City Engineering College, or CEC, is one of the few engineering colleges in Bengaluru that students can reach by metro. It stands just off Kanakapura Road at Doddakallasandra, close to the Green Line station of the same name, and is run by the Jayanagar Education Society. For a south Bengaluru family that wants a day-scholar option without a long bus ride, that matters. This guide explains City Engineering College management quota admission for the 2027 intake, along with its branches, eligibility and the steps to a confirmed seat.
Fee figures and seat counts change from year to year, so we ask you to contact us for updated details on both.
City Engineering College at a Glance
- College: City Engineering College (CEC), Bengaluru
- Started: 2001
- Run by: Jayanagar Education Society, Bengaluru
- Address: Next to Gokulam Apartments, Pipe Line Road, off Kanakapura Road, Doddakallasandra, Bengaluru 560062
- University: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi
- Approval: AICTE, New Delhi
- Accreditation: NAAC-accredited. COMEDK’s listing shows a B+ grade, so confirm the current grade on the official City Engineering College website
- Other programmes: M.Tech in CSE, MBA, MCA, BBA and BCA, plus a Ph.D. in CSE
A Metro-Connected Campus
CEC’s biggest everyday advantage is transport. The Green Line of Namma Metro runs along Kanakapura Road, with Doddakallasandra station close to the college. That changes the daily routine for many students.
| You live in or near | Likely commute to CEC |
|---|---|
| Jayanagar, JP Nagar, Banashankari, Basavanagudi | A short metro ride on the Green Line |
| Yelachenahalli, Konanakunte, Talaghattapura | Very close, by metro or road |
| Majestic, Malleshwaram, Yeshwanthpur | A longer Green Line ride, still without changing lines |
| East or north Bengaluru | A line change at Majestic or a long road trip, so a PG may be easier |
Families moving from other states can look at the Wikipedia overview of Bengaluru to understand how the south of the city connects to the rest.
How Management Seats Work at CEC
Every B.E. branch at City Engineering College is filled from three sources. The Karnataka seat-sharing order for 2025-26 (ED 170 TEC 2025, dated 5 July 2025) set the share for non-minority private unaided colleges as follows:
- Government quota, 45 percent: filled through KCET counselling by the Karnataka Examinations Authority.
- COMEDK quota, 30 percent: filled through COMEDK UGET counselling.
- Management and NRI quota, 25 percent: filled by the college itself.
The state reissues this matrix every year, so check CEC’s category and split for 2027. Once admitted, a management student sits in the same classes and earns the same VTU B.E. degree as everyone else in the branch.
B.E. Branches at City Engineering College
| Branch | What you study | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | Programming, data structures, networks, software engineering | Students aiming for software development |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | Machine learning, data analysis, intelligent systems | Students who enjoy maths and data |
| Information Science and Engineering | Information systems, databases, web development | Students interested in IT and applications |
| CSE (IoT and Cyber Security including Blockchain) | Connected devices, security, blockchain basics | Students drawn to security and smart systems |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Circuits, communication systems, embedded design | Students who like electronics and hardware |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mechanics, thermal systems, production | Students who want a core engineering role |
| Civil Engineering | Structural design, construction, surveying | Students interested in infrastructure |
The IoT and Cyber Security programme is the one families ask about most. It combines a computer science base with topics in network security and connected devices. If you are unsure whether to take it or a plain CSE seat, ask CEC how the syllabus differs from the second year onwards.
Day Scholar or PG: Planning the Total Cost
The tuition fee is only one part of what a seat at CEC costs. Because the college is on the metro, many students save on accommodation by living at home. Plan these items before you confirm:
- Metro or bus pass: a daily metro trip is usually cheaper and more predictable than a private cab or two-wheeler.
- PG or hostel: if you are from outside Bengaluru, ask CEC about hostel options, or compare PGs in JP Nagar and Konanakunte.
- Books, lab coats and project costs: small, but they add up over eight semesters.
- University fees: VTU registration and exam fees are paid through the college and should appear on the fee structure.
Writing these down next to the tuition fee gives you the real figure to compare with other colleges.
Who City Engineering College Suits
- Day scholars from south and central Bengaluru who want to commute by metro.
- Students who want a choice of computing specialisations, including IoT and cyber security.
- Students who may want to continue at the same campus for an M.Tech, MBA or MCA.
- Families looking for a mid-sized VTU college close to Jayanagar and JP Nagar.
Eligibility for CEC Management Quota Admission
Management quota students at CEC must clear the same academic minimum as everyone else. You need a pass in 2nd PUC or Class 12, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and one more subject such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Biology or Biotechnology. AICTE has set the minimum at 45 percent across these subjects for general category students and 40 percent for reserved categories. Most private colleges in the city also look for a KCET, COMEDK UGET or JEE Main result, so ask CEC which it accepts. Diploma holders aiming for direct second-year entry should apply through DCET. Final rules for 2027 come out close to the season, so contact us for updated details before you apply.
Admission Steps at CEC
- Confirm your marks meet the eligibility rule.
- Choose your branch, and a backup in case your first choice fills.
- Ring the CEC admission desk to ask which branches have management seats this year.
- Visit Doddakallasandra, ideally by metro, to test the commute and see the labs.
- Apply with your documents and entrance result.
- Ask for a written offer that lists the branch and every fee component.
- Pay only to the college’s account and keep the receipts.
- Attend document verification to secure the seat.
Before you start, read our checklist of documents required for management quota and our guide to genuine management quota admission.
CEC Management Quota Fees 2027
CEC sets its management fee separately for each branch and revises it annually. To avoid printing a number that may already be out of date, we suggest you contact us for updated details. The fee you pay should match the college’s written fee structure exactly. Capitation is illegal in Karnataka under the 1984 Capitation Fee Act, so never pay an amount that is not on that structure or not receipted. Our guide to management quota fees in Bangalore engineering colleges explains how fees usually vary across branches.
Checks Before You Confirm a Seat at CEC
- Ask for the branch-wise placement figures for recent batches from the college’s own report.
- Ask how the IoT and Cyber Security syllabus differs from CSE, if that is your choice.
- Check the current NAAC grade and whether any programme has applied for NBA accreditation.
- Confirm the college’s approval on the AICTE website and affiliation on the VTU website.
- Ask when the provisional admission letter will be issued and what it will state.
Compare With Other South Bangalore Colleges
If CEC is on your shortlist, these nearby colleges are worth comparing. Our guides cover each:
- Direct admission in DSATM, also on Kanakapura Road.
- Direct admission in Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, in Kumaraswamy Layout.
- Direct admission in T John Institute of Technology, on Bannerghatta Road.
- Engineering colleges in south Bangalore, for the full area guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reach City Engineering College by metro?
Yes. CEC is close to Doddakallasandra station on the Green Line, which runs along Kanakapura Road. Check the walking distance from the station when you visit.
Does City Engineering College offer management quota seats?
Yes. A share of each B.E. branch is kept for the management and NRI category, which CEC fills itself. The other seats go through KCET and COMEDK counselling.
Where is City Engineering College located?
CEC is next to Gokulam Apartments, Pipe Line Road, off Kanakapura Road, Doddakallasandra, Bengaluru 560062.
Which branches does City Engineering College offer?
CEC lists CSE, AI and ML, ISE, CSE (IoT and Cyber Security including Blockchain), ECE, Mechanical and Civil Engineering.
Who runs City Engineering College?
City Engineering College is run by the Jayanagar Education Society, Bengaluru, and was started in 2001.
Need Help With CEC Admission?
For help with City Engineering College’s branches, eligibility or paperwork, call Infinity Consultancy Services on +91 76760 80008. We will review your marks with you and explain each official step. If you have a COMEDK score, our COMEDK score-wise college predictor shows the colleges it can reach. The state’s technical-education notifications are published by the Department of Technical Education, Karnataka, and the Wikipedia article on engineering gives a general background on the field.