JNNCE Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

NAAC A++ Grade (A)

Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi

Shimoga, Karnataka

Simran Popli

Updated on 13 January 2026

Simran Popli

Updated on 13 January 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering (JNNCE), located in Shivamogga, Karnataka, is a premier institution established in 1980. Affiliated with VTU, it offers diverse engineering, management, and doctoral programs. Known for its strong academic foundation, JNNCE has a NAAC 'A' grade, NBA accreditation for many UG courses, and a median placement package of INR 3.5 LPA.

About Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering - [JNNCE] Shimoga

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, located in Shimoga, Karnataka, is a private institution established in 1980. This college is known for its quality education and holistic development opportunities, offering a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, technology, and management.

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The college offers courses across multiple streams, including engineering, IT & software, and business & management studies, with a fee range of INR 116,940 to 654,992. The main academic streams include 13 undergraduate and 9 postgraduate programs, with 28 specialization programs in BE, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, and Ph.D. degree courses.

The college has a strong focus on research and placements, with a seat intake capacity of 1465 for all courses. The average median package at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering stands at INR 3,58,929. The college also provides good infrastructure, including a medical center, and offers scholarships to students, including the Vidyasiri scholarship for BCM/OBC students.

Key Highlights

Parameter	Details
Established	1980
Type	Private
Affiliation	Visvesvaraya Technological University
Accreditation	NBA
Location	Shimoga, Karnataka

Admission Dates 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering admission process for various programs.

Programme	Event	Expected Date
GATE 2026	Exam Dates	Feb 7, Feb 8, Feb 14, and Feb 15, 2026
Online Registration	Regular Fee Payment Last Date	Oct 7, 2025

Admission Process

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering admissions are offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels under different specialisations, and are based on entrance exams like KCET, COMEDK, PGCET, GATE, and KMAT, depending on the course.

Eligibility & Fees

Course	Eligibility	Fee (Annual)
M.Tech [Computer Science Engineering]	Valid GATE or PGCET score	INR 1,68,000 for 2 years

Application Steps

Attend the counselling and choice filling round and select Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shimoga.
Visit the JNNCE Shimoga campus to verify documents and pay the course fees to confirm the allotted seats.

Required Documents

10th & 12th Mark Sheets
Transfer Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
ID Proof
Photographs

Cutoff 2025

Selection process - merit/entrance

Programme	Category	Cutoff
BE Computer Science and Engineering	General	30095 - 30099
Artificial Intelligence Engineering	1G	46035 (Round 1)
Civil Engineering	2AG	270735 (Round 2)
MCA	All categories	4680 - 15516 (Round 2)
BE	All categories	212916

Placements

The Training and Placement Cell at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shimoga assists students in building successful careers. It acts as a link between students and potential employers. The cell conducts training programs to increase students' employability skills.

Placement Statistics

Parameter	Details
Highest Package	INR 12 lakh per annum
Placement Rate	Around 70% of students receive job placements
Median Salary (UG)	Rs. 3,50,000 LPA (for the 2023-24 placement drive)
Number of UG students placed (2021-22)	102 out of 182 undergraduate students
Number of PG students placed (2024)	104 PG students

Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters of Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering, Shimoga include Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Godrej, Dell, IBM, CrimsonLogic, and Mindtree.

Rankings & Accreditations

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering has received several accreditations and rankings for its academic excellence.

Accreditation Status

Body	Grade/Status
NAAC	B
NBA	Accredited

Rankings

Agency	Year	Rank
NIRF	2024	Among Top 30 National Universities for Engineering
NIRF	2024	Rank Band 151-200 under the engineering category

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering provides various scholarships to its students, including merit-based and need-based scholarships.

College Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
BCM Category Students Scholarship	BCM category students	Variable
SC/ST Minority Scholarship	SC/ST minority students	Variable
Vidyasiri (epass- fee concession)	Eligible students	Fee concession
SC/ST Lower Income Scholarship	SC/ST students with lower income	Variable
AICTE Pragati schemes Scholarship	Eligible students	Variable
Merit-Based Scholarships	Students with merit scores in National & State Level competitive exams	Variable
Financial Assistance Scholarship	Eligible students	Variable

Government Schemes

Students may also apply for state/central government scholarships like NSP, state minority scholarships, etc. Additionally, students who have scored 80% and above in PUC can also apply for scholarships.

On average, 50 students get scholarships. The college also offers education loans from various banks with which JNNCE has tie-ups.

Jawaharlal Nehru National College OF Engineering Shimoga offered up to 100% Scholarships to eligible candidates based on their academic excellence and extracurricular achievements.

Campus & Infrastructure

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering is located in Shimoga, Karnataka, and has a sprawling lush green environment campus of about 39.4 acres.

Location Details

Parameter	Details
City	Shimoga
State	Karnataka
Address	Navule, Shimoga, Shimoga, Karnataka, 577204

Facilities

Well-furnished A/C Auditorium with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment
Well-furnished lecture halls equipped with audiovisual equipment like Smartboards and Projectors
Library with 2049.03 Sq.mts area, open from 9.30 AM - 5.30 PM, and Reference Section open from 8 AM - 8 PM
Sports facilities, including a cricket stadium
Gym
Canteen
Bank and ATM facilities
Post office
Guest house
Medical center
Transportation facility with a fleet of 35 college buses

Hostel

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. There are 4 boys' hostels inside the campus with a total capacity of 744, and 2 girls' hostels outside the campus with a total capacity of 450. The hostel fee is around INR 2,000 per month, and food costs around INR 40 per meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering established?

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering was established in 1980.

Where is Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering located?

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering is located in Shimoga, Karnataka.

What is the affiliation of Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering?

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi.

What are the courses offered by Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering?

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level courses in 28 specialisation programmes, including BE, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, and Ph.D degree courses.

What is the fee range for the courses offered by Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering?

The courses offered by Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering are in the fee range of INR 116,940-654,992.

What is the seat intake capacity of Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering?

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering has a seat intake capacity of 1465 for all the courses.

What is the average median package at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering?

The average median package at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering stands at INR 3,58,929.

What are the entrance exams accepted by Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering for admissions?

The entrance exams accepted by Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering are COMEDK UGET, KCET, PGCET, URLA, and GATE.

Is Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)?

Yes, Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is also affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi.

About JNNCE

39.4Campus Area

1405Total Seat

1:9Faculty Student Ratio

39.4Campus Area

1405Total Seat

1:9Faculty Student Ratio

Year of Establishment

1980

Total Faculty Numbers

400

JNNCE Courses and Fees 2026

Degree	Duration	Annual Fee	Seats	Eligibility	Action
Master of Business Administration3 Specializations	2 Years	₹2.57 Lakhs	NA	Graduation + Karnataka PGCET	Apply Now
Bachelor of Engineering11 Specializations	4 Years	₹1.31 Lakhs - ₹2.37 Lakhs	1320	10+2 with 45% + COMEDK UGET	Apply Now
Bachelor of Engineering {Lateral}8 Specializations	3 Years	₹4.44 Lakhs - ₹6.69 Lakhs	NA	Diploma	Apply Now
Master of Technology2 Specializations	2 Years	₹2.80 Lakhs	NA	Graduation + GATE	Apply Now
Ph.D10 Specializations	3 Years	₹74,700	NA	Post Graduation	Apply Now
Master of Computer Applications1 Specialization	2 Years	₹2.57 Lakhs	NA	Graduation	Apply Now

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JNNCE Rankings

Rankings

Year	Rank Publisher	Ranking
2025	Indiatoday	69 out of 269 · B.Tech
2025	The Week	81 out of 286 · B.Tech
2025	TOI	124 out of 175 · B.Tech
2024	Indiatoday	74 out of 284 · B.Tech

Accreditations

All India Council for Technical Education

National Assessment and Accreditation Council

National Board of Accreditation

JNNCE Important Dates

JNNCE B Tech Important Dates

Events

Dates

Payment of Caution Deposit for Round 1 KEA UGCET 2025 [BE/B.Tech]

Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 8, 2025

Option Entry for Round 2 KEA UGCET 2025 [BE/B.Tech]

Sep 6, 2025 - Sep 8, 2025

Seat Confirmation & Fee Payment for Round 4 COMEDK Admission 2025 [B.Tech]

Sep 2, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025

Application Start Date

Jul 8, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025

JNNCE MBA/PGDM Important Dates

Events

Dates

Reporting to College for Round-3 Karnataka PGCET 2025 [MBA/PGDM]

Nov 13, 2025

Reporting at the Allotted Colleges for Final Round Karnataka PGCET Admission 2025 [MBA/PGDM]

Nov 13, 2025

Payment and Seat Confirmation for Round-3 Karnataka PGCET 2025 [MBA/PGDM]

Nov 10, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025

Payment of Fees and Downloading of Confirmation Slip for Final Round Karnataka PGCET Admission 2025 [MBA/PGDM]

Nov 10, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025

Application Start Date

Apr 25, 2025 - May 12, 2025

JNNCE MCA Important Dates

Events

Dates

Application Start Date

Apr 25, 2025 - May 12, 2025

JNNCE M Tech Important Dates

Events

Dates

Reporting to College for Round-3 Karnataka PGCET 2025 [ME/M.Tech]

Nov 13, 2025

Reporting at the Allotted Colleges for Final Round Karnataka PGCET Admission 2025 [ME/M.Tech]

Nov 13, 2025

Payment of Fees and Downloading of Confirmation Slip for Final Round Karnataka PGCET Admission 2025 [ME/M.Tech]

Nov 10, 2025 - May 14, 2026

Payment and Seat Confirmation for Round-3 Karnataka PGCET 2025 [ME/M.Tech]

Nov 10, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025

Application Start Date

Apr 25, 2025 - May 12, 2025

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Nearest Attractions at JNNCE

P. B. NO. 128, Navule, Savalanga Road, Shivamogga, Karnataka 577204

Contact: +91-8182-225341, 08182-268800

https://jnnce.ac.in

Nearby Locations

Rashtrakavi Kuvempu Airport (Shivamogga Airport)

12.5 km

Shivamogga Bus Terminal

6 km

Suraksha Hospital

0.5 km

Shivamogga Railway Station

3 km

Facilities Provided by JNNCE

Academic Spaces

Hi-Tech Auditorium
Modern Classrooms
Seminar Halls

Accommodation for Parents

Guest House
Guest Rooms in Campus Hostels

Basic Services

ATM
Canara Bank Branch
JNNCE Staff & Students Co-operative Society
Post Office
RO Drinking Water Facility

Disability Services

No Specific Disability Services Found

Entry/Exit Rules

Boys Hostel Gate Timings
Girls Hostel Gate Timings

Food Options

Annapurna Mess
Canteen / Cafeteria

Hostel Facilities

Boys Hostels
Girls Hostels

IT Facilities

Central Computer Hub
Server Rooms
Wi-Fi Enabled Campus

Incubation Centers

J.N.N Innovation & Startup Incubation Center (JISIC)
JNNCE Centre for Appropriate and Agricultural Technologies (JNNCART)
New Age Incubation Network Centre (NAINC)
New Generation Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (NewGen IEDC)
Research and Innovation Centre in JNNCE (JNNRIC)
Technology Business Incubator (TBI)

Laboratories

Computer Labs
Engineering Labs
Science Labs
Well-Equipped Departmental Laboratories

Library

Central Library and Information Center

Medical Facilities

Medical Clinic / Health Centre

Recreational Areas

Chiranthana – The Eco-Club
Indoor Games Facilities
Student Amenity Center
TV Rooms

Safety & Security

Anti-Ragging Cell
CCTV Surveillance
Internal Complaints Committee Cell
Internal Quality Assurance Cell
Mediclaim Group Insurance

Sports & Fitness

Gymnasium / Multi Gym
Indoor Sports Facilities
Outdoor Sports Facilities

Student Help Desks

Mentoring Scheme
National Service Scheme (NSS)
Red Cross Society Cell
Scholarship Cell

Transport Services

College Bus Services
Parking Facilities

Student Reviews & Testimonials

Gururaj NL

Best Engineering with luciously covered in green and a good old campus with good staff Has hostel canteen mess cricket stadium and contains all the facilities And it has a good library Library building is the main attraction And cricket stadium is 😍🥳

Madhu Madhu

Good college

Manikya R G

It is Best Engineering college in Shimoga . And I am a student of this college and it also have M. Com, Mba and diploma course also

Suprith : Farmer Engineer Teacher

I m old student of JNNCE, M.Tech(NIE) 2103 passed out student and secure Gold medal in NIE branch 2013...i m currently working as a senior android developer...i loved my college...Thanks JNNCE for giving such a wonderful education and sweet memories and mainly knowledgeable LIFE...special thanks to our most respectful sir "MR.Chethan kumar" and all teaching CSE staffs...

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FAQs on JNNCE

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering is good for engineering with a placement rate of 69.69% as per the NIRF 2025 data, an average package of Rs 4.5 LPA, and a strong focus on placements in top companies. The college offers various scholarships including BCM Category Students Scholarship, SC/ST Minority Scholarship, and Vidyasiri (epass-fee concession) to financially disadvantaged students. Established in 1980 and accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC, JNNCE provides a robust engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering is ranked 125 in NIRF 2025 and 130 in QS World University Rankings for engineering. The college is also recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of Karnataka, and is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi.

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering is known for its strong placement record with 447 out of 638 undergraduate students placed in top companies as per the NIRF 2025 rankings, and it is ranked 102nd in the NIRF 2025. The college offers various scholarships including BCM Category Students Scholarship, SC/ST Minority Scholarship, and Vidyasiri (epass-fee concession) to financially disadvantaged students.

Students at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering rate it 4/5 for placements, highlighting the comprehensive career training programs and successful placement outcomes, with an average starting salary of Rs. 3.5 lakhs per annum (LPA) for B.E. graduates. Pros include the college's established reputation and a 41,000 cutoff rank for Mechanical Engineering, but cons include limited seats in desired branches like Electronics and Communication Engineering, with only 60% of students securing their preferred branches.

The admission process at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering requires the GATE exam followed by counseling. The college accepts applications for various courses, with fees ranging from Rs 1.5 lakhs to Rs 2.5 lakhs per year for undergraduate programs. Counseling is conducted based on entrance exam scores and includes document verification.

The campus life at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering offers modern hostels with amenities like Wi-Fi and AC rooms, along with a well-equipped mess serving diverse cuisines at affordable rates of Rs 8,000 per semester. Students can participate in a variety of clubs and activities including tech clubs, sports teams, and cultural societies, and the college hosts annual fests like the TechFest and SportsFest. The college environment is vibrant and supportive, with a placement cell that has successfully placed 447 out of 638 undergraduate students in top companies

The eligibility for admission to Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering requires a minimum of 60% in the qualifying examination and a qualifying score in the GATE 2026 exam. For undergraduate programmes, candidates must have completed their 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as mandatory subjects.

The entrance exams accepted at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering are COMEDK UGET, KCET, PGCET, URLA, and GATE with cutoffs typically ranging from 15,000 to 20,000 rank for GATE and 60% to 65% percentile for other exams.

The important admission dates for Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering are: application starts on October 1, 2025, exam is conducted on February 18, 2026, and results are announced on March 15, 2026.

The placement at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering shows 70% students placed with an average package of Rs 4.5 LPA and a highest package of Rs 12 LPA.

The placement at Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering shows 85% students placed with an average package of Rs 4.5 LPA and a highest package of Rs 12 LPA.