SJEC offers a four-year, full-time BE ECE with 120 seats through KCET, COMEDK and KRLMPCA CET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with electronics labs from the first year. SJEC is autonomous under VTU, approved by AICTE, graded NAAC A+, and the ECE programme is NBA accredited. The full CET fee without hostel is INR 5.74 Lakhs, using the first-year fee published for I BE. The route is KEA counselling for CET seats. The KCET GM seat closed at rank 55,315 in Round 3 of 2025. SJEC reports about INR 3.5 LPA average salary, and the ECE list shows 71 placed students.
SJEC BE ECE Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 8.46 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 5.74 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.92 Lakhs. You pay the college fee once every year. SJEC has published the first-year fee, so the four-year total uses that amount four times. Hostel and mess add INR 2.72 Lakhs if you take the common room option.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 3.92 Lakhs
Per year × 4, INR 98,000 a year
University fee
INR 42,080
Per year × 4, INR 10,520 a year
Other college fee
INR 80,000
Per year × 4, INR 20,000 a year
Skill lab fee
INR 60,000
Per year × 4, INR 15,000 a year
Hostel and mess
INR 2.72 Lakhs
Per year × 4, INR 68,000 a year
Total, no hostel
INR 5.74 Lakhs
Full course, based on first-year fee
Total with hostel
INR 8.46 Lakhs
Full course, common room hostel added
SJEC BE ECE Admission Dates
KCET application is expected in Jan 2027 and the exam is expected in Apr 2027. Classes are expected to start in Sep 2027. The 2027 calendar is not out yet, so every row is tentative. You should watch the KEA portal first, then the SJEC admission page after allotment.
Event
Date
Status
KCET application, last date to apply
Jan 2027
Tentative
KCET admit card
Apr 2027
Tentative
KCET exam
Apr 2027
Tentative
KCET result and rank
May 2027
Tentative
KEA option entry
Jul 2027
Tentative
First allotment
Aug 2027
Tentative
Fee payment
Aug 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Sep 2027
Tentative
SJEC BE ECE Eligibility
Class 12 needs 45% in Physics, Mathematics and one optional subject, with 40% for reserved categories. KCET or COMEDK rank decides most BE seats. You must keep your marks card, entrance rank and category paper ready before counselling, because the seat is checked against these papers.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 marks
45% in Physics, Mathematics and one optional subject
Reserved marks
40% for SC, ST and other reserved categories
Entrance exam
KCET, COMEDK or KRLMPCA CET
Documents
Class 10, Class 12, rank card and category paper
SJEC BE ECE Admission Process
KCET gives the rank and KEA allots the CET seat through option entry. You fill college code E129 and pick ECE in the branch list. KEA then gives allotment on rank, category and choices. If you miss fee payment or reporting, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
Write exam
Take KCET, COMEDK or KRLMPCA CET
Register
Use the counselling portal for your exam route
Fill choices
Pick SJEC E129 and BE ECE
Pay fee
Pay the first college fee after allotment
Report
Bring originals for document check at SJEC
SJEC BE ECE Cutoff
The General Merit seat closed at rank 55,315 and the 2A seat at rank 88,044 in KCET Round 3 2025. The Round 2 General close was 45,057. Later rounds made ECE easier to get, but you should not count on the last number alone.
Category
Closing rank
Round and year
GM
55,315
KCET Round 3 2025
2A
88,044
KCET Round 3 2025
3A
64,296
KCET Round 3 2025
SC
202,530
KCET Round 3 2025
ST
164,438
KCET Round 3 2025
SJEC BE ECE Placements
SJEC reports about INR 3.5 LPA average salary and the ECE list shows 71 placed students from a 120-seat branch. That is about 59% against seats. ECE names include Bosch, Siemens, Tessolve, Mirafra and Arrow. Many roles sit in electronics services, VLSI support and software testing.
Metric
Value
Average salary
INR 3.5 LPA
ECE placed count
71 students
Seat intake
120 seats
Placement rate
59%
Recruiters
Bosch, Siemens, Tessolve, Mirafra, Arrow
SJEC BE ECE Scholarships
The largest listed support is Foundation for Excellence at up to INR 2 Lakhs over four years. Central Sector adds INR 40,000 for eligible students. State portal schemes cover SC, ST, OBC, minority and EWS students by income. You apply on the portal named by the scheme.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Foundation for Excellence
First-year engineering students, income up to INR 3 Lakhs
Up to INR 2 Lakhs
Central Sector Scheme
Top 20 percentile in Class 12, income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs
INR 40,000
State post-matric
SC or ST students, income below INR 2.5 Lakhs
As approved
AICTE Pragati
Girl students in technical education
As approved
SJEC BE ECE Ranking
SJEC has NAAC A+ and the ECE programme is NBA accredited. The college is autonomous under VTU and approved by AICTE. These grades matter because they show the course has external checks on teaching, labs and exams. You should still judge it with fee, cutoff and placement data.
Body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
latest cycle
A+
NBA
programme check
ECE accredited
AICTE
current approval
Approved
VTU
academic status
Autonomous college
SJEC BE ECE Seats and Intake
The ECE branch has 120 seats and admissions use CET, COMEDK, KRLMPCA and management routes. A 120-seat branch gives more classmates for labs and projects. It also means you should start placement training early, because more students sit for the same drives.
Route
Seats
Total ECE intake
120 seats
CET route
Through KEA counselling
COMEDK route
Through COMEDK counselling
KRLMPCA route
Through minority counselling
Should you pick BE ECE at SJEC?
This course suits students who like electronics labs and want a Mangaluru campus with core and IT hiring.
Pick it if:
You want core electronics work: Bosch, Siemens, Tessolve and Mirafra appear in the ECE placement lists.
You want newer labs: ECE uses Cadence and MATLAB tools for VLSI, IoT and wireless work.
Your rank is near 55,315: keep ECE high, because KCET Round 3 still filled General seats there.
You want the fee kept low: INR 5.74 Lakhs is easier to pay back against INR 3.5 LPA.
Skip it if:
You want only software roles: this branch still has circuits, communication systems, VLSI and lab work.
You need a cheap hostel: the lowest boys hostel and mess option adds INR 2.72 Lakhs over four years.
You are counting on high pay: average salary is INR 3.5 LPA, so loan EMI needs care.
You want a tiny batch: ECE has 120 seats, so placement help is shared across many students.
Counsellor's advice
If you like electronics and can pay the fee, keep this seat. If you want only coding, place a software branch higher.
BE ECE Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% in Physics, Mathematics and one optional subject.
Reserved marks: 40% is accepted for reserved categories.
Exam needed: KCET, COMEDK or KRLMPCA CET rank is used.
CET seat: Use Karnataka KEA counselling and college code E129.
BE ECE Admission Process▾
Write exam: Take KCET, COMEDK or KRLMPCA CET for this course.
Fill choices: Pick SJEC E129 and BE ECE in the counselling portal.
Check allotment: KEA or the exam body allots the seat by rank and choices.
Pay fee: Pay the first college fee after allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check at SJEC.
BE ECE Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET application, last date to apply
Apply on the KEA portal before the last date.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET admit card
Download it before the exam week.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET exam
Write the paper on the date printed by KEA.
Tentative
May 2027
KCET result and rank
Your rank decides the CET seat order.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA option entry
Add SJEC E129 and BE ECE before locking choices.
Tentative
Aug 2027
First allotment
Check whether the seat is allotted in your category.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Fee payment
Pay by the deadline or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring originals to SJEC after fee payment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
First-year classes are expected after reporting.
Source: KEA counselling portal and SJEC admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
SJEC BE ECE Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost using the published first-year fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Skill lab fee
Per year × 4, INR 15,000 a year
INR 60,000
Other college fee
Per year × 4, INR 20,000 a year
INR 80,000
University fee
Per year × 4, INR 10,520 a year
INR 42,080
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 98,000 a year
INR 3.92 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 68,000 a year
INR 2.72 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 5.74 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + university + other fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 8.46 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + university + other fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 9,679
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
61%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,265
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
41%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SJEC fee PDF and hostel fee PDFs. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you BE ECE at SJEC?
Pick your category and round. The cutoff ranges use KCET closing ranks for this course.
Category
Quota
General · Round 3
44,252 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
44,253 to 55,315: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 55,315: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
General · Round 2
36,045 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
36,046 to 45,057: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 45,057: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
2A · Round 3
70,435 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
70,436 to 88,044: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 88,044: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
2A · Round 2
50,847 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
50,848 to 63,559: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 63,559: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
3A · Round 3
51,436 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
51,437 to 64,296: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 64,296: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
3A · Round 2
37,976 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
37,977 to 47,471: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 47,471: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
SC · Round 3
162,024 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
162,025 to 202,530: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 202,530: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
SC · Round 2
162,024 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
162,025 to 202,530: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 202,530: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
ST · Round 3
131,550 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
131,551 to 164,438: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 164,438: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
ST · Round 2
96,366 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
96,367 to 120,458: almost there. Keep ECE in your option list.
Worse than 120,458: not this round. Try another category or later counselling.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Round 2 is the safer number. Round 3 helps only if you keep the choice active until later allotment.
St Joseph Engineering College BE ECE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State scholarship portal
Paid for eligible SC or ST students if the income paper fits.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education through NSP
Paid across the course for students above the Class 12 percentile cut.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
AICTE Pragati Scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
AICTE
Paid to eligible girl students in technical education after portal approval.
Who qualifies: girl student, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
FFE Scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Foundation for Excellence
Paid to first-year engineering students who meet marks and income rules.
Who qualifies: first-year engineering, family income up to INR 3 Lakhs a yearApply by Dec 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.34 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 5.74 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.34 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.34 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.84 Lakhs
SJEC BE ECE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to SJEC. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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St Joseph Engineering College
Mangaluru
Compared with
Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management
Mangaluru
Compared with
Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering
Moodbidri
Compared with
NMAM Institute of Technology
Nitte
Compared with
Canara Engineering College
Mangaluru
Compared with
Yenepoya Institute of Technology
Moodbidri
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 5.74 Lakhs
tuition + university + other fee
INR 4.83 Lakhs
INR 91,000 less
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 94,000 less
INR 10 Lakhs
INR 4.26 Lakhs more
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 94,000 less
INR 8 Lakhs
INR 2.26 Lakhs more
Average paylatest published salary
INR 3.5 LPA
SJEC placement office
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
Placement rateshare against ECE seats
59%
71 placed from 120 seats
70%
11 points higher
65%
6 points higher
80%
21 points higher
55%
4 points lower
72%
13 points higher
Closing rankKCET GM, Round 3
55,315
Round 3, 2025
60,000
4,685 places easier
58,000
2,685 places easier
45,000
10,315 places tougher
80,000
24,685 places easier
50,000
5,315 places tougher
Seatsthis branch
120
KCET, COMEDK and management
120
Same seats
120
Same seats
180
60 more
60
60 fewer
120
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
61%
on INR 3.5 LPA
83%
22 points higher
75%
14 points higher
45%
16 points lower
67%
6 points higher
53%
8 points lower
In short
If you want the lower fee and your rank clears both, compare Sahyadri closely. If SJEC allots first, take SJEC for its ECE recruiter list.
In short
MITE costs a little less and has an easier cutoff. If you need a safer Mangaluru-side ECE seat, keep it below SJEC.
In short
NMAMIT pays more but costs more and is tougher to get. If fee matters most, SJEC is the lighter choice.
In short
Canara is cheaper and easier to get, but its pay number is lower. If SJEC allots, take SJEC and keep Canara as backup.
In short
Yenepoya pays more in this table but costs more too. If your rank clears SJEC, place SJEC higher for the lower fee.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on SJEC BE ECE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE ECE at SJEC worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want electronics with a moderate fee. The CET fee without hostel is INR 5.74 Lakhs, and SJEC reports about INR 3.5 LPA average salary. The fee does not come back very fast, so check the EMI tile before you take a loan.
Should I take this seat if my KCET rank is near 55,315?▾
It depends on your category and round. The GM seat closed at 55,315 in KCET Round 3, while Round 2 closed at 45,057. Keep SJEC in your list, but add safer ECE choices below it and do not wait only for the last round.
What job can I get after BE ECE here?▾
You can aim for electronics services, VLSI support, embedded work, testing and software roles. The ECE placement list names Bosch, Siemens, Tessolve, Mirafra and Arrow. Start coding and circuit projects early, because the average salary line is about INR 3.5 LPA.
Who should pick BE ECE at SJEC?▾
Pick it if you like circuits, communication systems and embedded work. The branch has 120 seats and uses Cadence and MATLAB tools, so lab work matters. It suits students who want a mix of core electronics and IT hiring from a Mangaluru campus.
Who should skip this course here?▾
Skip it if you want only software and no electronics lab work. ECE has signals, VLSI, networks and hardware courses across the degree. If your main goal is coding, place a software branch higher and use this seat only as a backup.
Is ECE better than a software branch at SJEC?▾
It depends on your interest. ECE gives you electronics, VLSI and communication systems, while software branches focus more on coding. If you like both circuits and code, ECE can work. If you dislike hardware labs, choose a software branch first.
Is SJEC BE ECE good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you build projects and keep grades strong. The department page names VLSI, 5G, IoT, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in its course focus. Use those labs for GATE, MS or M.Tech plans, and ask faculty for project guidance early.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top students?▾
You still get a chance, but you must prepare early. The ECE list shows 71 placed students against 120 seats, which is about 59%. Work on aptitude, coding basics and one electronics project before the seventh semester placement season.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The official fee PDF gives a first-year college fee of INR 1.44 Lakhs for CET students. The page total uses that amount across four years. Ask the accounts office about payment dates before allotment, because missing a fee date can cost you the seat.
How much does hostel add to the cost?▾
The lowest boys hostel and mess option listed for fresh students is INR 68,000 a year. Over four years that adds INR 2.72 Lakhs, taking the total from INR 5.74 Lakhs to INR 8.46 Lakhs. Check room type before you pay.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Check the State Scholarship Portal first if you are SC, ST, OBC, minority or EWS and have the income paper. Then check Central Sector, AICTE Pragati or Foundation for Excellence. The calculator above shows an estimate, but the portal decides the final amount.
Should I wait a year for a better branch?▾
Wait only if you are sure you can improve your rank and want a different branch. SJEC ECE closed at 55,315 in KCET Round 3, so it is reachable for many students. If you like electronics and can pay the fee, taking the seat is reasonable.
The college offers a well-structured admission process through a supernumerary quota, requiring document verification. Payment methods include cheque, DD, and NEFT. The faculty is supportive, aiding students with projects and motivation. The assessment consists of two internal exams and a final exam, with a combined grading system. Government seat fees are affordable, while private/management seats cost about Rs 300,000 per annum. Scholarships are available, especially for minority students, including specific support for Christians.
The college has one of the lowest fee structures in the region. The placement program is comprehensive, attracting IT and core companies. Students can participate in placements in their late 3rd year, with the highest salary package reaching Rs 1.8 million annually and an average of Rs 450,000. However, the placement rate is around 30%. Internship opportunities post-6th semester offer stipends of Rs 10,000-Rs 20,000 per month. Notable recruiters include Infosys and Incture Technologies.
The college supports placement and training initiatives to boost employability. Scholarship options include the ARIVU loan, E-pass scholarship, MHRD, and minority scholarships. Tuition fees vary by program, with Mechanical Engineering at Rs 100,000, Electrical and Electronics at Rs 150,000, and Computer Science at Rs 400,000. Additional fees include tuition, university, and other charges totaling around Rs 154,230. Admission fees differ, with SC/ST at Rs 500 and Management at Rs 81,000. Scholarships and financial aid average Rs 18,000, while hostel and mess fees for a 3-sharing room are Rs 66,000.
The total cost for courses like Electronics and Communication is approximately Rs 800,000. The college assists in scholarship applications and advises prospective students to consider financial aspects before enrolling.
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