New Horizon College of Engineering is a distinguished engineering college established in 2001 in Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka. This institute (often referred to as NHCE) offers a total of 13+ courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. New Horizon College of Engineering is highly renowned, securing the 13th position in Engineering by the TIMES Engineering Institute Ranking Survey 2023 and also ranked 30th by India Today 2023 for Engineering. The college has 5000+ students enrolled in programs like B.E., MBA, and BBA, among other specialized fields across its 12 departments. This top-ranked premium institute (NHCE Bangalore) operates with over 350+ faculty members, maintaining a 1:14 faculty-student ratio. New Horizon College of Engineering is committed to academic excellence, recognized as Autonomous (Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, VTU) and by appropriate regulatory bodies (a premier college).
About New Horizon College of Engineering - [NHCE] Bangalore
New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE) is a private autonomous engineering institution established in 2001 and located near Marathahalli in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The college functions under the New Horizon Educational Institution trust founded in 1970 and is permanently affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. NHCE is situated on the IT corridor of Bengaluru, surrounded by major technology parks and multinational companies.
NHCE is accredited by NAAC with an A grade and multiple programmes are accredited by the NBA, with approvals from AICTE and UGC as an autonomous VTU-affiliated institution. The college offers B.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA and PhD programmes, and figures in the NIRF 2025 Engineering rank band of 151–200. The institute highlights strong industry-linked education, AICTE–CII Platinum recognition, and placements with top recruiters along with a highest package of ₹42.5 LPA in recent years.
Key Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE), Bengaluru |
| Established | 2001 |
| Type | Private Autonomous Engineering College |
| Affiliation | Autonomous; permanently affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi |
| Approved By | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE); University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| NAAC Grade | A Grade |
| NIRF 2025 | Rank band 151–200 in Engineering category |
| Website | newhorizoncollegeofengineering.in |
Admission Dates 2026
New Horizon College of Engineering, Bengaluru admits students to BTech, MTech, MBA and MCA through state and national-level exams such as KCET, Karnataka PGCET, GATE, KMAT, MAT, CAT and XAT, along with a management quota for some programmes. The institute uses KEA counselling for KCET/PGCET seats and its own online application form for management admissions, with entrance-exam and counselling timelines driving the overall 2026 admission cycle.
| Programme | Event | Date |
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| MBA / MCA / MTech | Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Start | 25 April 2026 |
| MBA / MCA / MTech | Karnataka PGCET 2026 Application Last Date | 10 May 2026 |
| MBA / MCA / MTech | Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam | 22 June 2026 |
Admission Process
New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore admits students to B.E/B.Tech mainly through KCET and COMEDK, and to MBA/MCA/M.Tech through entrance exams like PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CAT, XAT and GATE. Applications are submitted online via the NHCE official website, and final admission is granted after document verification and fee payment.
B.E/B.Tech Admission
Steps to Apply
- Visit the official NHCE website and register with basic details under the B.E/B.Tech admissions section.
- Fill the online application form with personal, academic and entrance exam (KCET/COMEDK/JEE Main) details.
- Upload scanned copies of marks cards, ID proof and photograph as specified.
- Pay the online application/registration fee using the available payment options.
- Participate in KCET/COMEDK counselling and opt for New Horizon College of Engineering, or apply under management quota if eligible.
- On allotment/selection, visit the campus with originals for document verification.
- Pay the notified first-year tuition and other fees to confirm the seat and collect the admission order.
MBA Admission
Steps to Apply
- Check MBA eligibility and required entrance exams (PGCET/MAT/KMAT/CAT/XAT) on the NHCE MBA admission page.
- Take at least one accepted entrance test and obtain a valid score.
- Fill the NHCE online MBA application form and upload academic records and entrance scorecard.
- Pay the online application/registration fee.
- Participate in Karnataka PGCET counselling (for PGCET route) or NHCE selection process for KMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT scores.
- Attend counselling/interaction if scheduled and verify documents.
- On selection, pay the first-year MBA fees to confirm admission and receive the admission order.
MCA Admission
Steps to Apply
- Confirm MCA eligibility and required entrance exams (PGCET/MAT/KMAT) on the NHCE admissions page.
- Appear for PGCET/KMAT/MAT and secure a valid score.
- Complete the NHCE online MCA application form with academic and exam details.
- Upload the required documents and pay the application/registration fee.
- Take part in PGCET counselling or NHCE selection process, choosing NHCE as preferred college.
- Report for document verification at NHCE when shortlisted/allotted.
- Pay the first-year MCA fee to finalise the seat and obtain the admission letter.
M.Tech Admission
Steps to Apply
- Check branch-wise M.Tech eligibility and accepted exams (GATE/Karnataka PGCET) in the NHCE admission section.
- Appear for GATE or Karnataka PGCET and secure a valid score.
- Fill the NHCE online M.Tech application form and provide entrance score and academic details.
- Upload relevant documents and pay the application fee.
- Participate in PGCET counselling or NHCE selection process based on GATE score.
- Complete document verification at NHCE on selection.
- Pay the first-year M.Tech fees to confirm admission.
Eligibility Criteria & Fees
| Programme | Qualification | Entrance Exam | Min % | Fees (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.E/B.Tech | 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Electronics plus English as a subject | KCET/COMEDK UGET/JEE Main (for management quota consideration) | 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for Karnataka SC/ST/OBC) | ₹2,75,000 (approx., 2024–25 tuition under management quota; KCET/COMEDK seats follow notified VTU/college fee) |
| MBA | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university | Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT | 50% aggregate in degree (45% for Karnataka SC/ST/Category-I) | ₹3,25,000 (approx. per year; total tuition around ₹6,50,000 for 2 years, 2024–25) |
| MCA | Graduation with required mathematics/computer-related subjects VTU norms | Karnataka PGCET/KMAT/MAT | 50% aggregate in degree (45% for Karnataka reserved categories) | ₹2,00,000 (approx. per year, 2024–25) |
| M.Tech | B.E/B.Tech in relevant discipline from a recognised university | GATE/Karnataka PGCET | 50% aggregate in graduation (45% for Karnataka reserved categories) | ₹1,50,000 (approx. per year, 2024–25, programme-dependent) |
Documents Required
- Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate (for B.E/B.Tech)
- Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate (for MBA/MCA/M.Tech)
- Valid entrance exam scorecard (KCET/COMEDK/JEE Main/PGCET/KMAT/MAT/CAT/XAT/GATE as applicable)
- Transfer Certificate (TC) from last institution
- Migration Certificate (for non-VTU or non-Karnataka boards/universities)
- Caste/Category certificate (for Karnataka SC/ST/OBC/Category-I, if applicable)
- Aadhaar card or other government photo ID
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Anti-ragging undertakings/affidavits VTU/NHCE format
- Fee payment proof/Demand Draft or online fee receipt
Cutoff 2025
For 2025, New Horizon College of Engineering KCET cutoffs for BE/BTech show CSE and AI&ML as the most competitive specialisations, with General/GM category ranks typically below 20,000 while core branches like Mechanical and EEE close at much higher ranks. Karnataka PGCET 2025 cutoffs for MCA, MBA and M.Tech also indicate stronger competition for general-category seats, especially in MCA and MBA.
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| KCET 2025 (Round 3, overall BE range) | All BE Programmes (overall range, all categories) | 12192 - 259540 | 12192 - 259540 | 12192 - 259540 | 12192 - 259540 | 12192 - 259540 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KCET 2025 | BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning | GM: 13050 - 18381 | 2AG: 16251 - 26147; 2BG: 17452 - 28116; 3AG: 13532 - 23289; 3BG: 13692 - 22269; GMH: 13745 - 20801; GMR: 14878; 2AR: 17377 - 30195; GMK: 22518 - 24449; 2AH: 16386 - 28661.75; 2AK: 24430 - 28982; 3BR: 15239 - 24979; 2BR: 30892; 2ARH: 17909 - 39892 | SCG: 19166 - 45262; SCR: 51329; SCH: 52546; SCK: 58070; SCKH: 52546 | STG: 49737; STR: 51817 - 58070; STK: 51431; STKH: 67547; STRH: 184895 | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KCET 2025 (category trend) | BE (All branches) – Category-wise closing rank range | GM: 94747; GMH: 123539; GMR: 78658; GMK: 96127 | 2AG: 149434; 2BG: 124143; 2AH: 31551; 2AR: 88152; 2AK: 42306; 2BR: 85480 | SCG: 140282; SCR: 111146; SCH: 68574; SCK: 79488; SCKH: 79488; SCRH: 64367 | STG: 148943; STR: 96681; STH: 101730; STK: 192258; STKH: 184895; STRH: 184895 | 1G: 166363; 1H: 100077; 1K: 169594 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KCET 2025 (course-wise closing rank) | BE Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (overall closing rank) | 67547 | 67547 | 67547 | 67547 | 67547 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KCET 2025 (course-wise closing rank) | BE Computer Science and Engineering (overall closing rank) | 96681 | 96681 | 96681 | 96681 | 96681 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KCET 2025 (course-wise closing rank) | BE Electronics & Communication Engineering (overall closing rank) | 83034 | 83034 | 83034 | 83034 | 83034 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KCET 2025 (course-wise closing rank) | BE Electrical & Electronics Engineering (overall closing rank) | 184895 | 184895 | 184895 | 184895 | 184895 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KCET 2025 (course-wise closing rank) | BE Mechanical Engineering (overall closing rank) | 259540 | 259540 | 259540 | 259540 | 259540 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karnataka PGCET 2025 (overall MCA range) | MCA (all categories, overall range) | 1602 - 14405 | 1602 - 14405 | 1602 - 14405 | 1602 - 14405 | 1602 - 14405 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karnataka PGCET 2025 | MCA – category-wise closing ranks | GM: 1602 - 3002; GMH: 2363 - 2933 | 2AG: 2100 - 2642; 2BG: 3220 - 5421; 2AH: 2498 - 7220; 3AG: 1783 - 2499; 3BG: 1954 - 2692; 3BH: 2935; 1G: 2625 - 3133 | SCG: 7293; SCH: 14405 | STG: 10123; STH: 12295 | SPN: 7293 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karnataka PGCET 2025 (overall MBA range) | MBA (all categories, overall range) | 2619 - 20729 | 2619 - 20729 | 2619 - 20729 | 2619 - 20729 | 2619 - 20729 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Karnataka PGCET 2025 | MBA – category-wise closing ranks | GM: 2619 -Placements 2025New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore recorded strong placements in 2025, with a highest package of ₹42.5 LPA and 1,605 offers from 200 recruiters. NIRF-linked data for 2023-24 shows 748 out of 1,082 BTech students placed with a median salary of about ₹4.46 LPA, indicating solid overall placement outcomes. Placement Statistics
Top RecruitersIT: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Capgemini, Cognizant, L&T Infotech, GlobalLogic Consulting: EY, PwC Core: Hitachi, Microchip, Visa, Zscaler Branch-wise Placement
Rankings & AccreditationsNew Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE), Bengaluru is placed in the NIRF Engineering rank-band 151–200 at the national level for both 2025 and 2024. It holds NAAC ‘A’ grade accreditation and key undergraduate programmes are accredited by the NBA. NIRF 2025
Other Rankings
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Scholarships & Financial AidNew Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE) offers a structured mix of institute merit, KCET-rank and sports scholarships that provide partial or full tuition fee waivers, along with support to apply for central and Karnataka state government schemes through NSP and state portals. Eligible students can combine institutional concessions with sanctioned government scholarships, subject to scheme rules. Institute Scholarships
Government Scholarships
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