B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bengaluru (BMSCE) established in the year 1946 is the first private sector initiative in engineering education in India. Over the past 74 years of its illustrious existence, the institution has produced more than 40,000 engineers/leaders who have enriched the world through their immense contribution. Started with only 03 undergraduate courses, BMSCE today offers 14 Undergraduate & 15 Postgraduate courses both in conventional and emerging areas. 14 of its Departments are recognized as Research Centers offering PhD/M.Sc (Engineering by Research) degrees in Science, Engineering and Management. More than 350 research scholars are currently pursuing their PhD Degree in BMSCE Research Centres. So far 160 PhDs have been produced through BMS Research Centres.

The College is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi, Autonomous Institution (UGC approved) since 2008 and effectively practicing outcome based education. BMSCE is the first institution in the State of Karnataka accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA) in Tire I Format. The college is recently accredited with highest grade of ‘A++’ by NAAC (3.83/4.00) under Cycle II, valid from 28.03.2019 to 28.03.2024. BMSCE is the first institution in the State to be accredited by NBA in Tier I format. The college is ranked 73rd among top engineering colleges in the country by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF-2020). The College is approved as QIP Centre in Engineering & Technology by AICTE, New Delhi. The College is a proud recipient of TEQIP III (World Bank Funded Project) and also successfully participated in TEQIP I & II Projects. BMSCE is the only partner institution from India of the Melton Foundation, USA. The College is a Recipient of MHRD Scheme on Global Initiative of Academic Network (GIAN) and National Doctoral fellowship – AICTE NDF since 2018-19. The college is Permanently affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).

The College has one of the largest student populations amongst engineering colleges in Karnataka. Currently about 6000 students are pursuing their higher studies in this esteemed institution. BMSCE is one of the most preferred destinations for the students from across the country which could be attributed to the quality education, infrastructure, healthy teaching-learning practices as well as producing industry ready students. The College strives to develop technical, professional skills and individual values in its students that help to create foundation for their success. The classrooms and labs of the college are best-in-class, well equipped and sophisticated. The labs are regularly upgraded in order to stay advanced. The campus is Wi-Fi enabled with 24x7 internet facilities in the departments and hostels. The institution has strong linkages and collaborations with reputed national and international institutes/organizations to nourish academic, research and innovation. The academic performance of the students has been exceptional, more than 90% of the students secure first class/distinction. The institution has an excellent Placement and Training Centre. More than 300 reputed Core/IT/MNC companies visit the campus every year recruiting students from various branches. More than the 90% of the eligible students get placed every year. BMSCE has been consistently ranked among the best engineering institutes in the country. The institution has a strong alumni network with more than 24000 registered.

BMSCE – USP
1 First private Engineering College in the country
2 Approved by AICTE, New Delhi
3 Approved by UGC, New Delhi. Became autonomous in 2008; current status valid up to 2021-22
4 Permanently affiliated programs of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
5 Grant-in aid by Government of Karnataka
6 Self-financing Programs
7 UG Programs are accredited by NBA under Tier-I format
8 08 eligible PG programs are currently accredited by NBA
9 Accredited with ‘A++’ by NAAC (3.83/4.00) under Cycle II, valid from 28.03.2019 to 28.03.2024.
10 AICTE QIP Centre in Engineering & Technology. AICTE NDF since 2018-19
11 TEQIP Institution (World Bank Project and currently in Phase-III); Best performance rating in all three Phases.
12 Recipient of MHRD Scheme on GIAN - 12 Projects worth 76.16 lakhs are completed.
13 Only partner institution from India to the Melton Foundation, USA
14 Committed and supportive management
15 Qualified and experienced faculty & staff & Excellent Faculty/Staff retention rate
16 An Alumni base of over 40,000 with more than 26,000 currently registered