Bhusanayana Mukundadas Sreenivasaiah College of Engineering

B.M.S. College of Engineering (BMSCE), Bangalore

Full Name: Bhusanayana Mukundadas Sreenivasaiah College of Engineering
Established: 1946
Location: Bull Temple Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore, India
Founder: Bhusanayana Mukundadas Sreenivasaiah
Managed by: B.M.S. Educational Trust
Affiliation: Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
Autonomy: Autonomous since 2008
Funding: Private institution with partial funding from the Government of Karnataka

BMS College of Engineering is one of India’s oldest and most respected private engineering institutions. Located diagonally opposite the iconic Bull Temple in Basavanagudi, BMSCE has a legacy spanning over 75 years.

Academic Excellence

• Programs Offered:

  • Undergraduate: 14 engineering programs

  • Postgraduate: 15 programs including M.Tech, MBA, and MCA

  • Research: 14 departments recognized as research centers offering Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg.) degrees

• Research Scholars: Over 350 currently enrolled; 160+ PhDs awarded

• Outcome-Based Education: Implemented since 2008

• Accreditation:

  • NAAC: A++ Grade (CGPA 3.83 – highest in India)

  • NBA: Tier-I format accreditation for several programs

  • Approvals: AICTE & UGC approved

Admissions

Undergraduate Programs

• Entrance Exams: KCET, COMED-K, or JEE Main

• Management Quota: Available (students must have appeared for at least one of the mentioned exams)

• Lateral Entry: Available for diploma holders (direct entry to 2nd year)

Postgraduate Programs

• Entrance Exams: GATE or PGCET

• Degrees Offered: M.Tech, MBA, MCA

Departments & Courses

Undergraduate Engineering Programs

• Aerospace Engineering

• Biotechnology

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science & Engineering

• Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Electrical & Electronics Engineering

• Industrial Engineering & Management

• Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Mechanical Engineering

• Medical Electronics

• Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Allied Departments

• Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Humanities

• Placement & Training Cell

Postgraduate Programs

• M.Tech (in various disciplines)

• MBA

• MCA

Rankings

Scholarships

Government Scholarships

• DBCM Scholarship

• National Merit Scholarship

• Karnataka Minorities Scholarship

• Defense Scholarship

• GOI Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

• Karnataka Wakf Board Scholarship (for Muslim girls)

Private Scholarships

• SBM Employee Welfare Scholarship

• Kadambri Trust Scholarship

• G.B.S Trust Scholarship

• Brahmin Trust Scholarship

• Ramakrishna Math Scholarship

• HAL Employee Welfare Scholarship

Research & Development Centre

The R&D Centre at BMSCE fosters interdisciplinary research and innovation among faculty and students. It serves as a link between the college and external institutions like VTU and Mangalore University. Key activities include:

• Proposal writing and publication support

• Patent filing guidance

• Prototype development

• Participation in national and international competitions

The Mechanical, Industrial, and Aerospace Engineering labs play a significant role in these developments.

Student Life

Utsav – Annual Cultural Fest

Established in 1973, Utsav is one of the most anticipated cultural fests in Bangalore, attracting participants from institutions like IIT Madras and IIT Bombay. Events include:

• Rock concerts

• Technical contests

• Dance, theatre, painting, quizzes, Mad Ads, rangoli

• Student-run stalls (proceeds donated to Navachetana Trust, an NGO)

Phase Shift – Tech Fest

BMSCE’s flagship technical festival features workshops, competitions, and talks from industry leaders.

Infrastructure & Campus Life

• Wi-Fi enabled campus with 24/7 internet

• Smart classrooms and upgraded labs

• Large student population (~6,000 students)

• Strong placement cell with industry tie-ups

Notable Alumni

• Rahil Azam – Indian television actor (known for Hatim)

• Bhawana Kanth – One of the first female fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force

• Dinesh Gundu Rao – Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly

• Raj Singh Chaudhary – Bollywood actor and screenwriter