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Top Private Colleges in Bengaluru

From RVCE and BMS College of Engineering to Christ University and MES — Bangalore’s private colleges offer cutting-edge labs, global faculty, and placements in Fortune 500 companies. High return on investment, vibrant hostels, and a cosmopolitan peer group.

RV College of Engineering (RVCE)

Engineering & Technology

Mysore Road, Bengaluru

B.E., M.Tech, MCA, PhD (CSE, ECE, Mech, etc.)

Autonomous, NBA accredited, NIRF rank 18

Annual Fees: ₹2,50,000 - ₹3,00,000

Placement: ₹12-30 LPA avg.

Placements & Fees

BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE)

Engineering & Technology

Basavanagudi, Bengaluru

B.E., M.Tech, PhD (all major branches)

India's first private engineering college (est. 1946)

Annual Fees: ₹2,20,000 - ₹2,80,000

Placement: ₹8-25 LPA avg.

Placements & Fees

Christ University

Commerce, Arts, Science, Law

Hosur Road, Bengaluru

B.Com, BBA, BA, B.Sc, LLB, M.Com, MBA

NAAC A++, NIRF ranked, Deemed University

Annual Fees: ₹1,20,000 - ₹2,50,000

Placement: ₹6-18 LPA avg.

Placements & Fees

PES University

Engineering, Management, Law

Banshankari, Bengaluru

B.E., BBA, LLB, M.Tech, MBA

Ring Road campus; strong industry ties

Annual Fees: ₹2,80,000 - ₹3,50,000

Placement: ₹10-30 LPA avg.

Placements & Fees

MES College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Commerce & Management

Malleshwaram, Bengaluru

B.Com, BBM, BCA, BSc (CS), M.Com

Best College Award by Bengaluru University

Annual Fees: ₹60,000 - ₹1,20,000

Placement: ₹3-8 LPA avg.

Placements & Fees

St. Joseph's College

Arts, Science, Commerce

Langford Town, Bengaluru

BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, M.Sc, M.Com

Autonomous, NAAC A++, heritage institution

Annual Fees: ₹50,000 - ₹1,10,000

Placement: ₹4-10 LPA avg.

Placements & Fees

Top Private Universities & Institutes – Bangalore

Bengaluru is the private education capital of South India. These autonomous universities and deemed institutions set the benchmark for placements, research, and global exposure.

Institution	Specialization	Notable Features
RV University	Engineering, Management, Law, Liberal Arts	RVCE legacy; industry-integrated curriculum
Christ University	Commerce, Management, Sciences, Humanities	NAAC A++; 50+ countries student exchange
PES University	Engineering, MBA, Law	Top recruiters: Microsoft, Google, Amazon
Jain University (Deemed)	Sciences, Commerce, Engineering, Aviation	State-of-the-art labs; strong R&D focus
Alliance University	Management, Law, Engineering	AACSB accredited; global partnerships
CMR University	Engineering, Design, Law, Management	Multidisciplinary; innovation and entrepreneurship
REVA University	Engineering, Commerce, Legal Studies	NAAC A+; 100+ acres green campus

Institution

Specialization

Notable Features

RV University

Engineering, Management, Law, Liberal Arts

RVCE legacy; industry-integrated curriculum

Christ University

Commerce, Management, Sciences, Humanities

NAAC A++; 50+ countries student exchange

PES University

Engineering, MBA, Law

Top recruiters: Microsoft, Google, Amazon

Jain University (Deemed)

Sciences, Commerce, Engineering, Aviation

State-of-the-art labs; strong R&D focus

Alliance University

Management, Law, Engineering

AACSB accredited; global partnerships

CMR University

Engineering, Design, Law, Management

Multidisciplinary; innovation and entrepreneurship

REVA University

Engineering, Commerce, Legal Studies

NAAC A+; 100+ acres green campus

Why Private Colleges in Bengaluru?

World-class infrastructure, industry connections, and a startup ecosystem like no other — here’s why students prefer Bangalore’s private institutions.

Placement Powerhouse

RVCE, BMS, PES, Christ — average packages ₹10-30 LPA. Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, Goldman Sachs recruit in bulk.

Tech Capital Advantage

Internships with 10,000+ startups and global R&D centers. Live projects, hackathons, and industry-sponsored labs.

Global Exposure

Student exchange with US/European universities. Christ, Alliance, Jain have 100+ MoUs for semester abroad.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Incubation centres at PES, RV, BMS. E-cell funding, mentorship, and startup launches every year.

Admission to Top Private Colleges

Entrance exams, management quotas, and direct admission — here's how you secure a seat in Bangalore's best private colleges.

COMEDK / Uni-GAUGE

COMEDK for 150+ private engineering colleges. PESSAT for PES, CET for RVCE/BMS (COMEDK quota).

University-Specific Tests

PESSAT, Christ Entrance Exam, REVA CET, Jain Entrance Test. Register online Dec–Apr.

Management / NRI Quota

Direct admission under management quota for eligible candidates. Higher fees, no entrance required.

Counseling & Reporting

Merit list, interview (for Christ/Alliance), document verification, and fee payment.

Bangalore Private Colleges: Key Figures

100+

Top Private Colleges

₹30LPA

Highest Placement Package

#18

NIRF Rank – RVCE

1946

BMSCE – India's First Private Engg College