SJCIT, Chikkaballapur BE Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Karnataka domicile students apply through KCET conducted by KEA. The KCET 2026 result was declared on June 6. Candidates then complete document verification at a KEA centre and participate in online counselling where they fill choices using SJCIT code E-014. KCET option entry for 2026 is open from July 8 to July 29, with Round 1 seat allotment on July 15. After allotment, students must report to SJCIT with original documents within the deadline.

Ans. The total institutional fee for BE CSE at SJCIT is INR 11,60,000 for the four-year programme, at INR 2,90,000 per year. This is the full rate covering tuition and institutional charges. Students admitted through the KCET government quota pay a lower fee regulated by the Karnataka Fee Fixation Committee. Hostel is optional at INR 95,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year. SC/ST students may apply for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship covering full tuition.

Ans. SJCIT’s Training and Placement cell reported 753 job offers in 2025 from 96 companies. Recruiters active on campus include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, Accenture, Amazon, Robert Bosch, Reliance, and Cisco. The college reported a median campus salary of INR 5.6 Lakhs per annum for the 2024 graduating batch. CSE graduates target software development, systems engineering, data analytics, and cloud computing roles in these organisations and in mid-size product firms.

Ans. Yes, SJCIT operates a CISCO Centre of Excellence for Networking and Security, which is specifically linked to the Computer Science and Engineering department. The centre provides students access to Cisco-certified networking and cybersecurity training resources. This facility is relevant for CSE students targeting network engineering, cloud security, or IT infrastructure roles. Details about certification programmes available through the centre can be obtained from the CSE department office at SJCIT.

Ans. SJCIT became autonomous under VTU, Belagavi, from the 2024-25 academic session. Autonomous status allows the college to design its own syllabus, internal examination pattern, and electives without waiting for university approval cycles. For CSE, this means the department can add emerging topics such as generative AI, DevSecOps, and cloud-native development faster than VTU-affiliated non-autonomous colleges. The degree awarded remains a VTU degree, recognised by all employers and institutions that accept VTU qualifications.

Ans. SJCIT provides optional hostel accommodation at INR 95,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year depending on room type. The campus is located at Chikkaballapur on the Bengaluru-Hyderabad highway, about 60 km from Bengaluru city. The institute has seven academic blocks, a digital library, a sports facility, and a cafeteria. Many students from Bengaluru, Kolar, and Tumkur districts commute as day scholars, while those from other districts prefer the hostel option.