BGS and SJB Group of Institutions, Bengaluru, is a private multi-discipline educational trust established in 2001 by the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust (SAST) under the guidance of His Holiness Balagangadharanatha Maha Swamiji. The group operates on the BGS Health and Education City campus in Kengeri, Bengaluru. Its flagship institutions are SJB Institute of Technology (SJBIT), affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and approved by AICTE, and BGS Medical College, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
As per NIRF 2023 Innovation Rankings, SJBIT is placed in the 151-300 band nationally. SJBIT holds NAAC A+ Grade with a CGPA of 3.46. Four UG and one PG engineering programme are also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
The BGS Health and Education City campus is located at Dr. Vishnuvardhan Road, Kengeri, Bengaluru 560060. SJBIT alone has approximately 6,000 students and 350+ faculty across 13 departments, with an alumni base of 11,000+.
- B.E. in Civil, CSE, ECE, EEE, ISE, Mechanical, AI and ML, and Data Science (VTU affiliated, SJBIT)
- MBBS (150 seats, BGS Medical College, RGUHS affiliated)
- B.Pharma and D.Pharma at the undergraduate level
- MD in 14 disciplines and MS in 5 surgical specialisations (BGS Medical College)
- MBA and MCA at SJBIT (VTU affiliated)
- M.Tech in Structural Engineering and Computer Aided Design of Structures
- PhD in engineering, management, and science disciplines
The total fees for B.E. programmes are INR 12.88 Lakhs for the 4-year duration. MBBS fees are INR 7.79 Lakhs (state quota) and B.Pharma fees are INR 4.25 Lakhs.
SJBIT achieved a 95% placement rate in the 2024-25 cycle. The highest confirmed package was INR 32 LPA. Top recruiters include TCS, Cognizant, IBM, Mindtree, and Tech Mahindra.
BGS and SJB Group Admission Dates 2026
B.E. admissions through KCET and COMEDK for the 2026-27 session are concluded. Management quota seats in B.E. remain open. MBBS counselling through KEA (state quota) and MCC (All India Quota) is ongoing as of September 2026. MBA and MCA counselling via Karnataka PGCET 2026 is in progress.
| Programme | Admission Route | 2026-27 Status |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. (Government Quota) | KCET 2026 | Closed (Round 3 allotment: September 7, 2026) |
| B.E. (COMEDK Quota) | COMEDK UGET 2026 | Closed (Round 4 reporting: September 8, 2026) |
| B.E. (Management Quota) | Direct (apply.bgsgroup.org) | Seats available (contact: 9591936004) |
| MBBS (State Quota 85%) | NEET UG + KEA Karnataka | Counselling ongoing |
| MBBS (All India Quota 15%) | NEET UG + MCC | Counselling ongoing |
| MBA and MCA | Karnataka PGCET 2026 | Counselling in progress |
| M.Tech | GATE + VTU counselling | Counselling in progress |
Diploma holders can apply for lateral entry to B.E. second year through Karnataka DCET. The admission portal for management and NRI quota seats is apply.bgsgroup.org.
| Course Family | Exam Accepted | Applicant Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. (Karnataka Govt. Quota) | KCET | Karnataka-domicile students only |
| B.E. (All-India Quota) | COMEDK UGET | All-India candidates |
| MBBS | NEET UG | All-India candidates |
| MBA and MCA | PGCET / KMAT / MAT | All candidates |
| MD and MS | NEET PG + KEA / MCC | MBBS graduates |
BGS and SJB Group Courses and Fees
The group covers engineering (SJBIT), medicine (BGS Medical College), pharmacy, and management under one campus. Fees listed below are total programme fees sourced from the college’s official fee data.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. (CSE, ECE, EEE, Civil, ISE, Mechanical, AI and ML) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM + KCET / COMEDK | INR 12.88 Lakhs |
| B.E. (Data Science) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM + KCET / COMEDK | INR 4.73 Lakhs |
| MBBS | 5.5 years (including internship) | 10+2 PCB + NEET UG | INR 7.79 Lakhs (state quota) |
| B.Pharma | 4 years | 10+2 PCB or PCM with 50% | INR 4.25 Lakhs |
| D.Pharma | 2 years | 10+2 with PCB or PCM | INR 2.25 Lakhs |
| MBA | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree + PGCET / KMAT / MAT | INR 1.47 Lakhs |
| MCA | 2 years | Bachelor’s with Mathematics + PGCET | INR 1.47 Lakhs |
| M.Tech (Structural Engg.) | 2 years | B.E. / B.Tech + GATE | INR 1.72 Lakhs |
| MD (Clinical specialisations) | 3 years | MBBS + NEET PG | INR 23.52 Lakhs |
| MD (Non-clinical: Anatomy, Physiology) | 3 years | MBBS + NEET PG | INR 3.35 Lakhs |
| MS (General Surgery, ENT, Ortho, Ophthalmology) | 3 years | MBBS + NEET PG | INR 23.52 Lakhs |
| PhD (Engineering disciplines) | 3 to 5 years | M.Tech or Master’s degree | INR 1.35 Lakhs |
SJBIT offers B.E. in 8 branches with NBA accreditation in 4 UG and 1 PG programme. BGS Medical College offers MBBS with 150 seats and runs PG programmes in 14 MD and 5 MS disciplines.
BGS and SJB Group Admission Process
Admission routes differ by institution and programme within the group. The common admission portal is apply.bgsgroup.org for management and NRI quota seats.
B.E. Admission (SJBIT)
Eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 45% marks. B.E. seats are filled through three quota channels:
- Government Quota (KCET): Karnataka-domicile students only. Rank-based allotment through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) counselling
- All-India Quota (COMEDK UGET): Open to candidates from all states. Score-based merit and preference filing
- Management Quota: Direct admission via SJBIT for candidates who did not get government/COMEDK allotment. Apply at apply.bgsgroup.org
- Lateral Entry (DCET): Diploma holders apply to B.E. second year through Karnataka DCET
MBBS Admission (BGS Medical College)
MBBS has 150 seats. Eligibility is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with minimum 50% marks plus a valid NEET UG score. Seat distribution:
- State Quota (85%): Filled by Karnataka KEA counselling
- All India Quota (15%): Filled by MCC at mcc.nic.in
- NRI/Management Quota: Contact the college admissions office
MD and MS Admission (BGS Medical College)
All PG medical admissions require a valid NEET PG score. State quota seats are filled through KEA Karnataka PG medical counselling. Clinical MD/MS disciplines (General Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Radiology, ENT, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia) are filled on merit.
MBA and MCA Admission (SJBIT)
Eligible candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks. MBA accepts Karnataka PGCET, KMAT Karnataka, or MAT scores. MCA requires a bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET rank-based counselling.
BGS and SJB Group Placements
SJBIT’s Placement Cell reported a 95% placement rate in the 2024-25 cycle. The highest confirmed package for the batch was INR 32 LPA. Over 200 companies from IT, product, core engineering, and services participated in campus drives.
| Parameter | 2024-25 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 32 LPA | Not specified |
| Placement Rate | 95% | Not specified |
| Companies Visited | 200+ | Not specified |
| Alumni Base | 11,000+ | Not applicable |
Consistent recruiters at SJBIT campus drives include TCS, Cognizant, IBM, Mindtree, and Tech Mahindra. The college maintains 80+ industry collaborations for internships, live projects, and pre-placement offers. SJBIT has published 1,600+ research papers and holds 75+ patents.
BGS Medical College does not offer campus placements in the conventional sense. MBBS graduates typically pursue NEET PG for MD/MS or enter government/private hospital practice. PG medical students (MD/MS) receive stipends as per Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences norms.
BGS and SJB Group Rankings
SJBIT is ranked in the 151-300 band in the NIRF 2023 Innovation category, placing it among Bengaluru’s top engineering colleges for innovation performance. SJBIT also holds NAAC A+ Grade with CGPA 3.46 and NBA accreditation for 4 UG and 1 PG engineering programme.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2023 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Innovation (India) | 151-300 band (5th in Bengaluru) |
BGS and SJB Group Campus and Infrastructure
The BGS Health and Education City campus is located at Dr. Vishnuvardhan Road, Kengeri, Bengaluru 560060. The integrated campus houses SJBIT, BGS Medical College, a 1,000-bed teaching hospital (BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital), a pharmacy college, and residential facilities on a sprawling site in west Bengaluru.
SJBIT’s engineering campus supports 13 departments with modern laboratories, a library, seminar halls, and innovation centres for research. The institution has 90+ funded research projects and 5 research centres supporting PhD programmes in 10 specialisations.
Hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls at annual fees of INR 90,000 to INR 1,00,000 per year. Kengeri is well-connected to central Bengaluru via Kengeri Metro Station on Namma Metro Purple Line and the BMTC bus network, placing the campus within 25 to 30 minutes of Majestic/Yeshwanthpur.
SJBIT vs CMR Institute of Technology vs Dayananda Sagar
KCET and COMEDK aspirants from Karnataka frequently compare SJBIT alongside CMR Institute of Technology and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering. All three are VTU-affiliated private engineering colleges in Bengaluru with similar programme offerings and fee ranges.
| Parameter | SJBIT (BGS and SJB Group) | CMR Institute of Technology | Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2001 | 2000 | 1979 |
| Affiliation | VTU | VTU | VTU |
| NAAC | A+ (CGPA 3.46) | A | A+ |
| NBA Accreditation | 4 UG + 1 PG programmes | Multiple UG programmes | Multiple UG programmes |
| Location | Kengeri, Bengaluru | Bangalore (Outer Ring Road) | Bengaluru (JP Nagar) |
| Total Students (Engineering) | About 6,000 | About 5,000 | About 6,500 |
| B.E. Total Fees (4 years) | INR 12.88 Lakhs | Comparable range | Comparable range |
| On-campus Medical College | Yes (BGS Medical) | No | No |
SJBIT’s distinctive advantage is the integrated BGS Health and Education City campus with an attached teaching hospital, which benefits both engineering and medical students. Dayananda Sagar has a longer track record (established 1979) and a strong alumni base. CMR Institute of Technology is well-placed on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road near the IT corridor.
BGS and SJB Group FAQs
Ques. Is SJBIT affiliated to VTU?
Ans. Yes. SJB Institute of Technology (SJBIT), part of BGS and SJB Group of Institutions, is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. All B.E., M.Tech, MBA, and MCA degrees are awarded by VTU. BGS Medical College is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
Ques. Can non-Karnataka students apply for B.E. at SJBIT?
Ans. Yes. Non-Karnataka students can apply for B.E. through COMEDK UGET, the all-India entrance test for private engineering colleges in Karnataka. KCET government quota is restricted to Karnataka-domicile candidates only. Management quota seats are also open to all-India candidates through apply.bgsgroup.org.
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at BGS Medical College?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at BGS Medical College is INR 7.79 Lakhs for state quota seats over the 5.5-year programme (including internship). Management and NRI quota fees are higher. MBBS admission is entirely through NEET UG - KEA (Karnataka state quota) and MCC (All India Quota). No direct admissions are made outside the counselling process.
Ques. What is the highest placement package at SJBIT?
Ans. The highest confirmed placement package at SJBIT in 2024-25 was INR 32 LPA. The overall placement rate for the batch was 95%, with 200+ companies visiting campus. Top recruiters include TCS, Cognizant, IBM, Mindtree, and Tech Mahindra.
Ques. Is hostel available at SJBIT?
Ans. Yes. Separate hostels are available for boys and girls at SJBIT. Annual hostel fees range from INR 90,000 to INR 1,00,000 per year. The Kengeri campus is also well-connected by Namma Metro Purple Line (Kengeri Station) and BMTC buses to central Bengaluru.
Ques. What is SJBIT’s NAAC grade?
Ans. SJBIT holds NAAC A+ Grade with a CGPA of 3.46. In addition, 4 UG and 1 PG programme at SJBIT are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), which is a programme-level quality certification from AICTE.
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SJB Institute of Technology does not offer B.Com. course to the students.
After completing Diploma in CSE, you are eligible for admission to B.tech CSE lateral entry.
The fee for the hostel facilities at Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institutions (SRMS Bareilly)’s campus is INR 72,000 for the entire duration of the courses which includes various charges such as hostel development fund, security deposit, mess charges, and other miscellaneous charges.