RV University Bangalore B.Tech {Hons.}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: Can I get admission to B.Tech at RVU without a JEE Main score?

Yes. RV University conducts RVSAT-B.Tech, its own online entrance test held in May each year. Students who have not appeared for JEE Main can appear for RVSAT and apply through rvu.edu.in. Karnataka-domicile candidates can also qualify through KCET and attend KEA counselling using CET Code E285.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Jun 12, 2026

RV University (RVU), Bangalore, offers a four-year B.Tech (Hons.) programme in five technology specialisations spanning eight semesters. All specialisations are AICTE-approved, full-time, and share a uniform fee of INR 22,00,000 over four years under the JEE Mains or management quota. Karnataka-domicile candidates admitted via KCET pay government-fixed concessional fees. Collegedunia ranks RV University 292 in the 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Seat confirmation begins July 2026.

Key Points

Mandatory internship is integrated across all eight semesters under the Outcome-Based Education framework.
RVSAT-B.Tech is RVU’s own online entrance test for students who have not appeared in JEE Main, held in May each year.
RVU’s placement cell has tie-ups with 264 companies, including Deloitte, Amazon, Infosys, and TCS.

RVU B.Tech Fees 2026

All five B.Tech (Hons.) specialisations at RVU carry an identical fee structure. The total fee under the JEE Mains or management quota is INR 22,00,000 for four years. Karnataka-domicile candidates admitted through KCET pay concessional fees fixed by the Government of Karnataka.

Specialisation	Total Fees
Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Computer Science Engineering Cyber Security Data Science	INR 22,00,000 (JEE Mains / Mgmt Quota, 4 Years)
KCET Quota (Karnataka Domicile)	As per Government of Karnataka

Tuition INR 5,00,000 plus other fees INR 50,000 per year.
Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
Fees are subject to change.
Verify with official sources before taking admission.

RVU B.Tech Admission 2026

Admission to B.Tech (Hons.) at RVU is through KCET for Karnataka-domicile candidates and JEE Main or RVSAT-B.Tech for others. JEE Main sessions were held in January and April 2026. KCET counselling and RVU merit list rounds are currently underway.

Important Dates

Event	Date
JEE Main Session 1	21-28 Jan 2026
JEE Main Session 2	2-9 Apr 2026
RVSAT-B.Tech Online Test	May 2026
KCET Counselling	June-July 2026
RVU Merit List and Offer Letters	June-July 2026
Seat Confirmation and Fee Payment	July 2026

Karnataka-domicile candidates use CET Code E285 for KCET via KEA.
Out-of-state applicants apply at rvu.edu.in with JEE Main or RVSAT score.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in the PCM group.
Valid KCET, JEE Main, or RVSAT-B.Tech score required.

Admission Process

Karnataka-domicile candidates register for KCET and attend KEA counselling using CET Code E285.
Out-of-state candidates apply online at rvu.edu.in with JEE Main scorecard.
Candidates without JEE Main score appear for RVSAT-B.Tech, held online in May each year.
Shortlisted candidates complete document verification and pay the semester fee to confirm seats.

✓ Opt for this if

Karnataka domicile students seeking KCET-subsidised engineering education in Bangalore
Students targeting careers in cloud computing, AI, or cybersecurity in Bangalore’s IT sector
JEE Main qualifiers wanting Bangalore placement market outside top-20 college competition
Candidates comfortable with a newer AICTE-approved university and flexible OBE curriculum

✗ Skip if

You need a nationally ranked college for Tier 1 MBA or government PSU eligibility
You want pre-placement offers from Fortune 500 firms and an established alumni network
You are from outside Karnataka and cannot fund INR 22,00,000 without scholarship support

RVU B.Tech Scholarships 2026

RV University offers merit-based and government-backed scholarships for B.Tech (Hons.) students. Top RVSAT scorers and board toppers qualify for fee waivers. SC/ST/OBC candidates may access Karnataka state and central government schemes.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
RVU Merit Scholarship	Up to 100% tuition fee waiver	Top RVSAT scorers or Class 12 board toppers
Karnataka Government Scholarship	As per government norms	Karnataka-domicile SC/ST/OBC students
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	Up to INR 20,000/year	Meritorious UG students, family income below INR 8,00,000
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	Up to INR 50,000/year	Female students in AICTE-approved programmes, income below INR 8,00,000

Merit scholarships require application through rvu.edu.in within the scholarship window.
SC/ST/OBC students apply via the scholarships.gov.in state portal.

RV University Bangalore B.Tech {Hons.} Ranking

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#291 out of 500 (2026) #19th Bangalore #32 Karnataka	#295 out of 500 (2025) #17th Bangalore #28 Karnataka

RVU B.Tech FAQs

Ques. Can I get admission to B.Tech at RVU without a JEE Main score?

Ans. Yes. RV University conducts RVSAT-B.Tech, its own online entrance test held in May each year. Students who have not appeared for JEE Main can appear for RVSAT and apply through rvu.edu.in. Karnataka-domicile candidates can also qualify through KCET and attend KEA counselling using CET Code E285.

Ques. What is the KCET CET Code for B.Tech at RV University?

Ans. The KCET CET Code for all B.Tech (Hons.) programmes at RV University is E285. Karnataka-domicile candidates must use this code during KEA counselling to apply for government-fixed concessional fee seats. Registration is done through the KEA portal before counselling rounds open.

Ques. Are all five B.Tech specialisations at RVU priced the same?

Ans. Yes. All five B.Tech (Hons.) specialisations carry an identical fee of INR 22,00,000 for four years under the JEE Mains or management quota, comprising INR 5,00,000 tuition plus INR 50,000 other fees per year. Karnataka-domicile KCET admits pay concessional fees set by the Government of Karnataka.

Ques. Is the AICTE Pragati Scholarship applicable for female students at RVU B.Tech?

Ans. Yes. Female students enrolled in B.Tech (Hons.) at RV University can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship, which provides up to INR 50,000 per year for students in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8,00,000. Applications are submitted through scholarships.gov.in within the annual scholarship window.

Ques. What career roles can B.Tech graduates from RV University pursue?

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles aligned with their specialisation: cloud engineers and DevOps engineers from Cloud Computing, AI and ML engineers from the AI and ML track, software developers and systems engineers from CSE, cybersecurity analysts and ethical hackers from Cyber Security, and data scientists and data engineers from Data Science. Graduates may also pursue M.Tech or MBA for advanced roles.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for B.Tech students at RV University?

Ans. Yes, hostel accommodation is available at RV University. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately from the B.Tech tuition fee and are not included in the INR 22,00,000 course total. Students should contact the RVU admissions office directly for current hostel fee details and availability.