# SJCE Mysore > SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) is an independent heritage and engineering-education guide about Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysuru, India — founded in 1963 under JSS Mahavidyapeetha and today part of JSS Science and Technology University — together with practical guides on Karnataka engineering admissions (KCET, COMEDK), placements, research pathways (GATE, M.Tech, PhD) and student life in Mysuru. It preserves the content of the original 2014 sjcemysore.org website as a heritage archive. It is not the official website of the college or university; official information: https://jssstuniv.in/ Key facts: - Brand: SJCE Mysore - Topics: SJCE history, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, engineering admissions in Karnataka, engineering branches, TEQIP, SJCE-STEP, autonomy, placements, research, Mysuru student life - Services offered by the site operator: admission counselling, placement bootcamp, Mysuru heritage walking tour, research mentoring, GATE starter kit, IoT project kit - Contact: https://sjcemysore.org/contact-us/ - Language: English ## About - [About Us](https://sjcemysore.org/about-us/): Who runs this independent SJCE Mysore heritage archive and guide, why the old domain exists, what we cover, our services and an SJCE timeline 1963 to JSS STU. - [History of SJCE](https://sjcemysore.org/history/): How Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering grew from a 1963 vision of Suttur Mutt into an autonomous college and part of JSS Science and Technology University. - [Vision and Mission](https://sjcemysore.org/vision-and-mission/): The vision and mission of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering as published in 2014: inspiring education, scholarship, service and national development. - [Institute Profile](https://sjcemysore.org/institute-profile/): Institute profile of SJCE Mysuru as published in 2014: established 1963, autonomous under VTU, AICTE approved, NBA accredited and a TEQIP lead institute. - [JSS Mahavidyapeetha](https://sjcemysore.org/jss-mahavidyapeetha/): JSS Mahavidyapeetha, founded in 1954 under Suttur Mutt, guides hundreds of institutions from kindergarten to doctoral level in India and abroad. - [JSS Technical Education System](https://sjcemysore.org/jss-technical-education/): The technical institutions of JSS Mahavidyapeetha listed in 2014: SJCE Mysore, JSSATE Bengaluru, Noida and Mauritius, polytechnics, ITIs, SJCE-STEP and more. - [Editorial Policy](https://sjcemysore.org/editorial-policy/): How we research, fact-check and correct articles on SJCE heritage and engineering education, our AI-assistance disclosure and how we license every image used. ## Academics & campus (2014 heritage archive) - [Academic Services](https://sjcemysore.org/academics/): Formal and non-formal educational programmes at SJCE Mysuru: B.E., PG and research courses, continuing education, industry training, R&D cell and consultancy. - [Undergraduate Programmes (B.E.)](https://sjcemysore.org/undergraduate-programmes/): B.E. programmes offered at SJCE Mysuru in 2014, eligibility for regular and lateral entry, KEA seat filling and the evening course for diploma holders. - [Postgraduate & Research Programmes](https://sjcemysore.org/postgraduate-programmes/): Postgraduate and research programmes listed by SJCE Mysuru in 2014: 12 M.Tech specialisations, MBA, MCA, Master of Engineering Management, M.Sc (Engg) and PhD. - [Departments](https://sjcemysore.org/departments/): Departments of SJCE Mysuru listed on the 2014 website: twelve engineering departments, the Centre for Management Studies and Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. - [Research & Development](https://sjcemysore.org/research/): Research at SJCE Mysuru: JSS Research Foundation (2000-01), VTU research centre, Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg) programmes, research areas and departmental publications. - [TEQIP at SJCE](https://sjcemysore.org/teqip/): SJCE Mysuru under the World Bank-assisted TEQIP: lead institute in Phase I and Rs 12.5 crore Phase II funding to scale up PG education, R&D and innovation. - [SJCE-STEP](https://sjcemysore.org/sjce-step/): SJCE-STEP, the Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park on the SJCE campus in Mysuru: history, recognition, UNESCO nodal centre role and the Indian STEP Association. - [Placement and Training](https://sjcemysore.org/placements/): How the SJCE Mysuru Placement and Training Centre worked: campus recruitment, internships converted to jobs, mock interviews, aptitude and soft-skills training. - [Our Recruiters](https://sjcemysore.org/recruiters/): Companies listed as recruiters on the 2014 SJCE Mysuru website, including Google, Cisco, Bosch, Deloitte, Ericsson, HCL, BEL, Akamai and Alcatel-Lucent. - [Industry Partnership](https://sjcemysore.org/industry-partnership/): The SJCE Industry-Institute Partnership Cell and industry-sponsored labs (Philips, HP, Cisco, Bosch Rexroth, Nokia, Schneider): objectives and 2010-11 activities. - [Sports](https://sjcemysore.org/sports/): Sports facilities of SJCE Mysuru listed in 2014 — gymnasium, cricket and football ground, courts — and notable players including Javagal Srinath and Prahlad Srinath. - [Services & Amenities](https://sjcemysore.org/amenities/): Campus amenities SJCE Mysuru listed in 2014: hostels for boys and girls, digital library, CAD centre, medical services with JSS hospital tie-up, Wi-Fi, bank and canteen. - [Professional Bodies](https://sjcemysore.org/professional-bodies/): Professional bodies and student chapters at SJCE Mysuru in 2014: IEEE (250+ members), ISTE, CSI, Institution of Engineers, Red Cross, IIPE and more. - [University Relations](https://sjcemysore.org/university-relations/): International collaboration of SJCE Mysuru listed in 2014: MoUs with North Carolina A&T State University, the Asian Institute of Technology and Sonoma State University. - [Performance Showcase](https://sjcemysore.org/performance-showcase/): Highlights SJCE Mysuru showcased in 2014: training programmes, student activities, funded projects, nano-composite research, the Nokia lab and digital library. - [Right to Information (archive)](https://sjcemysore.org/right-to-information/): The Right to Information section of the 2014 SJCE Mysuru website: annual report, staff structure, governing council, results, scholarships and fee concessions. - [News Archive 2013–14](https://sjcemysore.org/news-archive/): Searchable archive of the news, bulletin board, campus buzz and current updates published on sjcemysore.org in 2013 and 2014. - [Documents Archive](https://sjcemysore.org/documents/): Download archived SJCE Mysuru documents: Governing Body, Academic Council, Boards of Studies, 2012 regulations, research projects and 2013-14 calendars (PDF). ## Mysuru - [About Mysuru](https://sjcemysore.org/about-mysuru/): Mysuru, the City of Palaces: history, Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Dasara, Brindavan Gardens, Devaraja Market, climate and why students love studying here. - [Image Gallery](https://sjcemysore.org/gallery/): Photo gallery of Mysuru landmarks, campus life and engineering education. Openly licensed images from Wikimedia Commons with full author and licence credits. ## Help - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://sjcemysore.org/faq/): Answers about this independent SJCE Mysore site, our counselling and kits, refunds, SJCE history since 1963, TEQIP and where to find official admissions info. - [Contact Us](https://sjcemysore.org/contact-us/): Contact the SJCE Mysore team for questions about services, admission counselling bookings, content corrections or privacy requests. We reply within 2 working days. - [Services](https://sjcemysore.org/services/): Independent services for engineering aspirants and students: KCET/COMEDK counselling, placement bootcamp, Mysuru heritage tour, research mentoring, GATE and IoT kits. ## Articles - [Industry–institute partnerships: sponsored labs, internships & why they matter](https://sjcemysore.org/industry-institute-partnership-labs-internships/): How an industry-institute partnership works: SJCE's sponsored labs and IIPC, AICTE internship rules, NATS apprenticeships and red flags to watch for. - [Research pathways after B.E.: GATE, M.Tech, M.Sc (Engg) by research, PhD](https://sjcemysore.org/research-after-be-mtech-msc-phd-gate/): Research after B.E. explained: GATE 2027, M.Tech via GATE or PGCET, M.Tech (Research), direct PhD rules, PMRF and AICTE scholarships, plus a timeline. - [What “autonomous” status means for an engineering college and its students](https://sjcemysore.org/autonomous-engineering-colleges-explained/): What autonomous status means for an engineering college under UGC 2023 rules: syllabus, exams, who awards the degree, and SJCE's path to a university. - [Student life in Mysuru: housing, costs, food, transport, culture](https://sjcemysore.org/student-life-in-mysuru-guide/): Student life in Mysuru: hostels vs PGs, budgeting, food, buses and Trin Trin cycles, Dasara, safety tips and a first-month checklist for new students. - [SJCE-STEP and India’s Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Parks](https://sjcemysore.org/sjce-step-science-technology-entrepreneurs-park/): How India's STEP programme began, what the archived pages say about SJCE-STEP in Mysuru, how STEPs became TBIs and NIDHI, and how student founders can apply. - [A year-by-year campus placement preparation roadmap for engineering students](https://sjcemysore.org/campus-placement-preparation-roadmap/): A year-by-year campus placement preparation roadmap for engineering students: grades, coding, projects, internships, aptitude, interviews and backup plans. - [TEQIP: how the World Bank–backed programme changed Indian engineering colleges](https://sjcemysore.org/teqip-world-bank-programme-explained/): TEQIP explained: the three phases of the World Bank-backed engineering quality programme, how funding worked, SJCE's role, results, critiques and MERITE. - [How to choose an engineering branch (CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Biotech, Polymer…)](https://sjcemysore.org/how-to-choose-engineering-branch/): How to choose an engineering branch: compare CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Biotech and Polymer by subjects, careers and GATE fit, with a framework. - [Engineering admissions in Karnataka: KCET, COMEDK & KEA counselling explained](https://sjcemysore.org/karnataka-engineering-admissions-guide-kcet-comedk/): KCET and COMEDK admission explained: eligibility, Karnataka-candidate rules, 50:50 ranking, option entry, counselling rounds and common mistakes. - [History of SJCE Mysore: from 1963 to JSS Science and Technology University](https://sjcemysore.org/sjce-mysore-history-1963-to-jss-stu/): SJCE Mysore history from its 1963 founding under JSS Mahavidyapeetha through autonomy and TEQIP funding to JSS Science and Technology University. ## Services - [IoT Engineering Project Kit](https://sjcemysore.org/services/iot-engineering-project-kit/): Microcontroller board, sensors and components with step-by-step lessons for three mini-projects; shipped within India. Price: ₹3499 - [GATE Preparation Starter Kit (digital)](https://sjcemysore.org/services/gate-preparation-starter-kit/): Digital study planner, topic-weightage sheets, formula notebooks and a 16-week schedule for GATE aspirants. Price: ₹1999 - [Research Paper & Thesis Mentoring](https://sjcemysore.org/services/research-paper-mentoring/): Four one-to-one mentoring sessions on structure, literature review, citations, journal selection and ethical publishing. Price: ₹4999 - [Mysuru Campus & Heritage Walking Tour](https://sjcemysore.org/services/mysuru-campus-heritage-tour/): A guided half-day walk through Mysuru’s heritage core and the Manasagangotri–Kukkarahalli education district (public areas only). Price: ₹1499 - [Placement Readiness Bootcamp (6 weeks)](https://sjcemysore.org/services/placement-readiness-bootcamp/): Six-week live online cohort: aptitude, coding practice, resume review, group discussion and two mock interviews. Price: ₹7999 - [Admission Counselling Session (KCET / COMEDK)](https://sjcemysore.org/services/admission-counselling-session/): A 60-minute one-to-one video session to understand KCET and COMEDK counselling, shortlist colleges and branches and plan your option entry. Price: ₹2499 ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://sjcemysore.org/privacy-policy/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://sjcemysore.org/terms-and-conditions/) - [Disclaimer](https://sjcemysore.org/disclaimer/) - [DMCA & Copyright Policy](https://sjcemysore.org/dmca-policy/) - [Cookie Policy](https://sjcemysore.org/cookie-policy/) - [Refund & Cancellation Policy](https://sjcemysore.org/refund-policy/) - [Shipping & Delivery Policy](https://sjcemysore.org/shipping-policy/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://sjcemysore.org/accessibility/) - [Image Credits](https://sjcemysore.org/image-credits/) - [Full text for LLMs](https://sjcemysore.org/llms-full.txt) --- # Home URL: https://sjcemysore.org/ Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering, conceived in 1963, is the dream child of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamigalavaru, the 23rd pontiff of Sri Suttur Mutt. It comes under the aegis of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which is the primary institution of many such institutions. The college was officially inaugurated by the esteemed founder of Manipal Institutes, Dr. T.M.A. Pai, the then chairman of the academy of education, Manipal, Mysore State. This website keeps that story alive. It preserves the content of the original 2014 sjcemysore.org site as a heritage archive and adds independent, carefully researched guides on engineering admissions in Karnataka, choosing a branch, placements, research careers and everyday student life in Mysuru. --- # History of SJCE URL: https://sjcemysore.org/history/ Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering, conceived in 1963, is the dream child of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamigalavaru, the 23rd pontiff of Sri Suttur Mutt. It comes under the aegis of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which is the primary institution of many such institutions. The college was officially inaugurated by the esteemed founder of Manipal Institutes, Dr. T.M.A. Pai, the then chairman of the academy of education, Manipal, Mysore State. - Founded: 1963, under JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru - Campus described in 2014 as "sprawling 117 acres" in the western part of Mysuru - Autonomous status conferred by Visvesvaraya Technological University from 2007–08 - Recognised under the World Bank–assisted TEQIP programme - Today part of JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) ## A landmark of western Mysuru The institution serves as one of the major landmarks of the western part of Mysore, with its sprawling 117 acres of campus and several recognizable buildings. As one of the leading institutes in India, SJCE has been recognized under the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP), a World Bank associated scheme, and was granted substantial funding under it. ## Autonomy and academic reputation Acknowledging the state of the art infrastructural facilities, faculties and expertise that have been the hallmarks of the college, the Visvesvaraya Technological University conferred the Autonomous status to the college from the year 2007-08. The institution also has the reputation of academic excellence in professionally oriented programs, and equal proficiency in extra-curricular activities, that makes it a lucrative option for students from all over the country, especially those staying in remote places eyeing an engineering seat. ## Timeline - 1954 ### JSS Mahavidyapeetha The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Mahavidyapeetha is established under Suttur Mutt. - 1963 ### SJCE founded Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering is conceived by Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji and inaugurated by Dr. T.M.A. Pai. - 1988 ### R&D cell and SJCE-STEP A dedicated R&D cell is created and the Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park opens on campus. - 2000–01 ### JSS Research Foundation JSS Research Foundation is set up to run Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg.) by research programmes. - 2007–08 ### Autonomous status Visvesvaraya Technological University confers autonomous status on the college. - TEQIP ### World Bank support Lead institute under TEQIP Phase I; Phase II funding of Rs 12.5 crore awarded for PG education and R&D. - 2014 ### The archived website The sjcemysore.org site captured in May 2014 — the content preserved on this domain. - Today ### JSS Science and Technology University SJCE now forms part of JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru. ## How sjcemysore.org looked in 2014 The design of this website is based on the college site as captured by the Internet Archive on 23 May 2014: a maroon tab bar, a left-hand menu in a rounded white panel, and three notice boards — News & Events, Bulletin Board and Campus Buzz. sjcemysore.org home page, Internet Archive capture of 23 May 2014. The emblem used in the header of the 2014 website (shown here for historical reference only). ## Read more - The full story: SJCE from 1963 to JSS Science and Technology University - JSS Mahavidyapeetha and the JSS technical education system - TEQIP at SJCE and SJCE-STEP --- # About the Management URL: https://sjcemysore.org/about-the-management/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering, conceived in 1963, is the dream child of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamigalavaru, the 23rd pontiff of Sri Suttur Mutt. It comes under the aegis of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which is the primary institution of many such institutions. ## JSS Mahavidyapeetha as the managing body The Mahavidyapeetha's vision was further carried forward by the 24th pontiff of Suttur Mutt, Sri Sri Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Swamiji, its President. Under this management the college grew its campus, laboratories and faculty and became a lead institution of the JSS technical education system. Acknowledging the infrastructural facilities, faculty and expertise that have been the hallmarks of the college, the Visvesvaraya Technological University conferred autonomous status to the college from the year 2007-08. The institution also has a reputation for academic excellence in professionally oriented programmes and equal proficiency in extra-curricular activities. ## Governance documents (2014) The Governing Body, the restructured Academic Council and the Boards of Studies of the autonomous college are preserved in our documents archive. --- # Vision and Mission URL: https://sjcemysore.org/vision-and-mission/ The statement below is reproduced from the 2014 college website. ## Vision - To provide an educational experience that inspires students to reach high levels of intellectual and professional growth throughout their lives. - To provide a scholarly environment that enables students and faculty to make lasting contributions towards the advancement of knowledge and the creative practice of engineering. - To engage in service that enhances the common man's understanding of technology and facilitates its use for the betterment of society. ## Mission - To contribute to the development of technical education in the country to its complete potential. - To respond to the ever changing needs and aspirations of the society. - To lead the institution to qualify as a deemed university. The last goal was eventually realised in a different form: SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru. Read the full history. ## Motto "A commitment to Technical Education" --- # About Us URL: https://sjcemysore.org/about-us/ SJCE Mysore is an independent information resource about the heritage of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysuru, about engineering education in Karnataka and India, and about student life in Mysuru. The site is run by SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) on the sjcemysore.org domain, which once hosted the college's own website. We keep a heritage archive of that earlier site and build practical, independently researched guides around it. We are not SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and we do not speak for them. - What we are: an independent heritage archive and guide, operated by SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org). - What we are not: an official college or university website. For official information, visit jssstuniv.in. - What we cover: SJCE's history from 1963, admissions explainers, branch choice, placements, research pathways, TEQIP, SJCE-STEP and life in Mysuru. - How we work: primary sources, human fact-checking, visible corrections, and no invented quotes or statistics. - How we are funded: through our own independent services, such as counselling, a bootcamp, mentoring, a tour and learning kits. We take no institutional funding. - Contact: hello@sjcemysore.org · (phone available on request via the contact form) ## Who we are SJCE Mysore is published by SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), Mysuru, Karnataka, India. We are a small independent team with an interest in engineering education and in Mysuru's long tradition of learning. We write for engineering aspirants and their parents, current students, alumni of SJCE and its successor university, and anyone curious about how one of Karnataka's older private engineering colleges grew from a single campus in 1963 into a university. We are not employed by, funded by or acting for any college, university, examination authority or coaching institute. Our work is shaped by readers' questions and by our editorial standards, not by any institution's communications priorities. ## Why this domain exists For many years, sjcemysore.org was the online home of SJCE. Snapshots of that site, such as those kept by the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine from May 2014, record a lot of institutional memory: departments and programmes, the college's vision and mission, its links with industry, its role in the World Bank–supported TEQIP programme, the SJCE Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park (SJCE-STEP), sports and amenities, and news from the time. When the college became part of JSS Science and Technology University, it moved to the university's website, and the old domain stopped being the official address. Old domains like this one are often taken over by unrelated or low-quality sites, which can mislead people who arrive through old links, bookmarks, alumni directories or citations. We took on the domain to do two things responsibly: - Preserve the heritage: we keep an organised, readable archive of the information that SJCE's website carried around 2014. Each item is clearly labelled as historical, so alumni, researchers and the curious can see how the college described itself at that time. See History, News archive, Documents and Gallery. - Build an independent guide: we add new, carefully researched articles on engineering admissions, academics, careers and student life in Mysuru. Every article points readers to the official sources for anything current or binding. Visitors who arrive here looking for the college's official website are pointed to JSS STU's official website at jssstuniv.in. ## What we are not SJCE Mysore is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University, JSS Mahavidyapeetha or any of their institutions, or with VTU, KEA, COMEDK, AICTE or UGC. - We cannot process admissions, issue documents, answer queries about results or transcripts, or contact faculty on your behalf. - We do not sell seats, take "donations" or "booking amounts", or influence any allotment. Anyone claiming otherwise in our name is committing fraud. - Information in our heritage archive describes the past and may be outdated. For official information, visit JSS Science and Technology University at jssstuniv.in. For Karnataka engineering admissions, visit the Karnataka Examinations Authority or COMEDK. ## A short timeline of SJCE The timeline below is based on public sources, chiefly the college's own Golden Jubilee report and published references on JSS STU. Fuller detail is in our long-form article History of SJCE Mysore: from 1963 to JSS Science and Technology University. YearMilestone 1963Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering is started in Mysore under JSS Mahavidyapeetha, inspired by Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji of Suttur Math. The college is inaugurated by Dr. T. M. A. Pai, the Manipal educationist. The library and the Physics and Mathematics departments are set up in the same year. 1968The first batch of engineers graduates. Electronics and Communication Engineering is introduced; the college's records describe it as the first such course in Karnataka. 1974The college receives grant-in-aid status. 1978–2004The range of programmes widens with Instrumentation (1978), Industrial and Production Engineering (1980), Computer Science and Engineering (1982), Environmental Engineering and Polymer Science and Technology (1987–88), Information Science and Engineering (2000), Biotechnology (2002) and Construction Technology and Management (2004). 1988Silver Jubilee celebrations. 1998Programmes are first accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is established, and SJCE becomes one of its affiliated colleges. 2000sSJCE is selected for the first phase of the World Bank–supported Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP), and later for the second phase. It also receives TEQIP-III grants. 2007–08The college is granted provisional autonomous status for 2007–08. The UGC then confers autonomy from 2008–09, later extended to 2019–20. 2013–15Golden Jubilee year (2013–14), with a valedictory function on 31 March 2015. 2014The snapshot of SJCE's website at sjcemysore.org that forms the basis of our heritage archive. 2016–17JSS Science and Technology University, established under a Karnataka state Act (the J.S.S. Science and Technology University Act, 2013), begins functioning, with SJCE's campus and programmes forming its core. If you have documentary evidence that adds to or corrects this timeline, please write to hello@sjcemysore.org. We are especially glad to hear from alumni. ## What we cover - Heritage: the college's history, vision and mission as stated historically, its institute profile, its parent body JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and a news archive. - Academics: academics, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, departments, research, professional bodies and how autonomous status works. - Careers: placements, recruiters, industry partnerships, SJCE-STEP and a year-by-year placement roadmap. - Admissions explainers: KCET, COMEDK and KEA counselling, choosing a branch and research pathways after B.E.. These are always linked to the official sources. - Mysuru: about Mysuru and student life in Mysuru: housing, food, transport and culture. ## Our services To keep the site independent and free of advertising, SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) offers a small set of paid services. They are our own, provided by us and not by any college or university, and none of them guarantees an admission, seat, job, score or publication. - Admission counselling session: a 1:1 session to help you understand KCET and COMEDK counselling and think through your options. - Placement readiness bootcamp: six weeks of online preparation in aptitude, coding, communication and interviews. - Mysuru campus & heritage tour: a guided walk through Mysuru's heritage and the public areas around the campus. - Research paper mentoring: guidance on structure, methods, writing and the publication process. We never ghost-write. - GATE preparation starter kit: a downloadable study plan and resources to start GATE preparation. - IoT engineering project kit: an Arduino/IoT mini-project kit, shipped within India, with guided lessons. Prices are in INR. Our Refund Policy and Shipping Policy explain cancellations and delivery. ## Our editorial standards - Primary sources first: official notifications, Acts, institutional reports and archived records. - Human fact-checking: AI tools may help with drafting, but a human editor reviews and verifies every page before publication. - No fabrication: no invented people, quotes, statistics or testimonials. If a figure is uncertain, we say so. - Clearly dated: archive items are labelled with their period, and guides show when they were last reviewed. - Visible corrections: substantive corrections are noted on the page. - Licensed images: our own images, public-domain images or Creative Commons images (including from Wikimedia Commons), credited and self-hosted. The full details are in our Editorial Policy. We also aim to meet WCAG 2.2 AA; see our Accessibility Statement. ## Privacy-first by design The site runs no analytics, advertising trackers or third-party fonts by default, and all assets are self-hosted. Cookies are limited to what the site needs to work, and your consent choices are managed through a clear banner. See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. ## How to reach us - Email: hello@sjcemysore.org - Phone: (phone available on request via the contact form) - Post: SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), Mysuru, Karnataka, India - Online: our contact form We welcome corrections, archive contributions from alumni, and questions about our services. Please remember that we cannot answer official questions on behalf of the university. Those should go to jssstuniv.in. Answers to common questions are on our FAQ page. ## The archive in numbers 1963Year SJCE was founded 117Acres of campus (2014) 12B.E. programmes listed in 2014 15PG programmes listed in 2014 1988SJCE-STEP founded (per 2014 site) 350+Institutions guided by JSS MVP --- # Institute Profile URL: https://sjcemysore.org/institute-profile/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. ## Visage SJCE Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering in Mysore was established in the year 1963 under the aegis of JSS Mahavidyapeetha. It has carved a niche for itself as a premier centre for technical education. Well equipped and sophisticated laboratories, a library, highly qualified and experienced faculty and staff members, and a well-designed college campus are the reasons for its success. ## Status in 2014 - The college was an autonomous institution under V.T.U., Belgaum and governed by the Grant-in-Aid rules of the Government of Karnataka. - Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation. - Selected as a Lead Institute for assistance by the World Bank under the TEQIP scheme of the Government of India. ## At a glance 1963Year SJCE was founded 117Acres of campus (2014) 12B.E. programmes listed in 2014 15PG programmes listed in 2014 1988SJCE-STEP founded (per 2014 site) 350+Institutions guided by JSS MVP ## Our motto "A commitment to Technical Education" See also: Vision & Mission · History · Amenities. --- # JSS Mahavidyapeetha URL: https://sjcemysore.org/jss-mahavidyapeetha/ JSS Mahavidyapeetha was established in the year 1954. The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Mahavidyapeetha has been described by many eminent educationists as greater than a University, because under its aegis a child can begin its education in the kindergarten and proceed to earn a degree as well as a doctorate in several branches of learning. - Established: 1954, Suttur Mutt, Mysuru - In 2014 it guided "more than 350 institutions" in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, plus Mauritius and Dubai - Included four engineering colleges, a medical college, pharmacy and dental colleges, polytechnics and ITIs ## Strengthening the roots of knowledge Simultaneously the Mahavidyapeetha has not neglected to strengthen the roots of our ancient knowledge, wisdom and culture and their application in day-to-day life. Sanskrit Pathashalas, Yoga Kendras, Spiritual Retreats, Gurukulas, and Art and Cultural forums are doing this work. Today the Mahavidyapeetha has grown into a centre of learning that guides more than 350 institutions spread throughout Karnataka, neighbouring Tamil Nadu and also in far Uttar Pradesh. Every year thousands of aspirants of education and knowledge join the fold of the Mahavidyapeetha. Distinguished national leaders including the first President of India, Dr. Babu Rajendra Prasad, the former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam and former Prime Minister Sri Atal Behari Vajpayee have visited JSS and paid rich tribute to the services rendered by the Mahavidyapeetha. ## Six decades of growth The Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeswara Mahavidyapeetha of Suttur Mutt has been making significant contributions to society through education. Major strides were taken by the Mutt about six decades ago in the field of education, under the guidance and benevolence of the then pontiff, His Holiness Jagadguru Dr. Sri Sri Sri Shivaratri Rajendra Mahaswamiji. The vision is further harnessed by the 24th pontiff of Suttur Mutt, Sri Sri Sri Shivaratri Deshikendra Swamiji, the President. JSSMVP encompasses many high schools, several colleges of arts, science, law and commerce, four engineering colleges, one medical college, two pharmacy colleges, one dental college, four polytechnics and three Industrial Training Institutions. According to the 2014 site it ran over 300 institutions located in many Indian states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh), Mauritius and Dubai, with more than 41,000 students and about 5,500 faculty members. Type of institution (2014)Number listed Engineering colleges4 Medical college1 Pharmacy colleges2 Dental college1 Polytechnics4 Industrial Training Institutes3 Related: JSS Technical Education System. --- # JSS Technical Education System URL: https://sjcemysore.org/jss-technical-education/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. JSS Mahavidyapeetha has established several technical institutions which have been contributing their mite to the onerous task of nation building. The 2014 website listed the following: - Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore - JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore - JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida - JSS Academy of Technical Education, Mauritius - JSS Polytechnic for Women, Mysore - JSS Polytechnic at Mysore and Nanjangud - JSS Community Polytechnic for Women, Mysore - JSS Polytechnic for Differently Abled, Mysore - JSS Industrial Training Institutes at Nanjangud, Chamarajanagar and Talavady - SJCE-STEP, Mysore — a Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park rendering services in entrepreneurship, skill development, consultancy and continuing education programmes - JSS Centre for Management Studies, Mysore - JSS Consultancy Trust, Mysore - JSS Community Polytechnic for the Physically Handicapped, Mysore - Regional Centre — Nodal Centre for Entrepreneurship and Management Development, Mysore - JSS International Institute of Professional Studies, Mysore - JSS Research Foundation, SJCE Campus ## Education at every level This education system caters to the needs of technical education of society at all levels, starting from the technician to research levels. Responding to the needs of society is one of the exceptional features of the JSS technical education system. --- # Academic Services URL: https://sjcemysore.org/academics/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. ## Formal educational programme The main activity in the formal educational programme is to train students as per the scheme and syllabus prescribed for the various Bachelor's, Post-Graduate and Research courses: - Courses leading to the B.E. degree - Post-graduate courses - Research-leading courses ## Non-formal educational programme SJCE organised several continuing education programmes every year, catering to a large group of users including working professionals: ProgrammeWhat it involved Summer / Winter SchoolsUpdate programmes for teachers from engineering institutions, sponsored by UGC, ISTE, the Department of Electronics (Government of India) and others, to impart state-of-the-art knowledge in particular fields. Induction training for industriesJob-profile training for freshly selected candidates of premier organisations such as Hindustan Computers Limited and Bharat Earth Movers. Training for working professionalsWith SJCE-STEP: Maintenance Management, Quality Management, Press Working, Construction Management and more. Training under MEGSATThrough STEP and the Community Polytechnic, programmes for the common man — e.g. maintenance and repair of hand pumps in rural areas and ASTRA chulas — under the Mass Employment Generation Scheme. ## Research and development cell The management created a separate cell in 1988 to promote research and development. The R&D cell, coordinated by a nominated coordinator, provided financial assistance as a means of staff development: - Initial funding for preparation of research proposals - Travel support for those presenting research papers at national and international conferences - Support for preparing research papers for publication in journals or seminars The cell also shared information on thrust areas of research, project proposal forms and circulars from funding agencies. ## Extension services and consultancy - Product Development Centre - Industry Institution Interaction Cell - SJCE Electronics and Calibration Centre - Placement and Training Centre - Rehabilitation Engineering Centre - Non-Conventional Energy Resource Centre - Consultancy Services --- # Undergraduate Programmes (B.E.) URL: https://sjcemysore.org/undergraduate-programmes/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. ## Eligibility (as published in 2014) Students who have passed the PUC/10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology, with at least 45% of marks (40% for candidates belonging to reserved categories) in these subjects taken together. Lateral entry to second-year B.E.: passed Diploma examination from an AICTE-approved institution with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in the appropriate branch of Engineering / Technology. Eligibility rules change. For current rules see the Karnataka engineering admissions guide and the official KEA/COMEDK notifications. Need help? Book an admission counselling session. ## How seats were filled - 95% of the seats in aided courses were filled by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Examination Authority. - 50% of the seats in unaided courses were filled by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Examination Authority. ## Regular B.E. programmes (2014) - Civil Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Industrial and Production Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering - Instrumentation Technology - Computer Science and Engineering - Environmental Engineering - Polymer Science and Technology - Information Science and Engineering - Biotechnology - Construction Technology and Management ## Evening B.E. programmes for employed diploma holders All seats were filled by the Government of Karnataka through the Common Entrance Test. - Mechanical Engineering - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Electronics and Communication Engineering - Computer Science and Engineering Choosing between these? Read how to choose an engineering branch. --- # Postgraduate & Research Programmes URL: https://sjcemysore.org/postgraduate-programmes/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. ## Admission rules (2014) M.Tech seats (aided and unaided) were filled by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Examination Authority. ProgrammeEligibility (2014)Seat filling Master of Business Administration (MBA)Recognised Bachelor's degree of at least 3 years with not less than 50% aggregate.50% PGCET, 50% management Master of Computer Applications (MCA)Recognised Bachelor's degree of at least 3 years with Mathematics at 10+2 level and not less than 50% aggregate.50% PGCET, 50% management Master of Technology (M.Tech)B.E./B.Tech/AMIE in a relevant field of VTU or any other university, with not less than 50% aggregate.Government seats through KEA ## Postgraduate courses offered - M.Tech in Industrial Electronics - M.Tech in Industrial Structures - M.Tech in Network & Internet Engineering - M.Tech in Environmental Engineering - M.Tech in Maintenance Engineering - M.Tech in Computer Engineering - M.Tech in Software Engineering - M.Tech in Biomedical Signal Processing & Instrumentation - M.Tech in Energy Systems & Management - M.Tech in Health Science & Water Engineering - M.Tech in Polymer Science - M.Tech in Biotechnology - Master of Engineering Management - Master of Business Administration - Master of Computer Applications ## Research programmes - M.Sc. (Engg) by research — all engineering departments - Ph.D. programmes — all departments - Sponsored research projects Planning a research career? Read research pathways after B.E. and see our GATE starter kit. --- # Departments URL: https://sjcemysore.org/departments/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. The 2014 website listed the following departments (each also published its research output): ## Engineering departments DepartmentTypical focus Civil EngineeringStructures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources Mechanical EngineeringThermal, design, manufacturing, maintenance engineering Industrial and Production EngineeringProduction systems, operations, quality Electrical and Electronics EngineeringPower systems, machines, industrial electronics Electronics and Communication EngineeringSignal processing, communication, VLSI Instrumentation TechnologySensors, control, biomedical instrumentation Computer Science and EngineeringSoftware, networks, data and AI Environmental EngineeringWater and wastewater, environmental management Polymer Science and TechnologyPolymer materials, processing, composites Information Science and EngineeringInformation systems, software engineering BiotechnologyBioprocess, molecular biology, bioinformatics Construction Technology and ManagementConstruction planning, project management ## Management and basic sciences - Centre for Management Studies - Mathematics - Physics - Chemistry "Typical focus" summarises what these branches usually cover; it is our editorial description, not the 2014 syllabus. Compare branches in our branch guide. --- # Performance Showcase URL: https://sjcemysore.org/performance-showcase/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. The 2014 "Performance Showcase" page collected the college's highlights under these headings: - Training programmes - Student activities - Projects submitted to funding agencies - Training & research in nano composites - Nokia Laboratory at SJCE - Student Welfare Officer - SJCE Digital Library - Sports activities - 3rd State-level Science & Technology Conference - Projects and grants received - Participation in conferences ## Related archive documents - Ongoing research projects (DRDO, AICTE, DST …) - Best paper award to CS&E students, PACE team laurels --- # Placement and Training URL: https://sjcemysore.org/placements/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. SJCE – Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering – was one of the most sought-after destinations amongst students. Located in the southern part of Karnataka, it attracted highly meritorious students from various parts of Karnataka and abroad. One of the reasons was its effort to get students placed in various organisations through campus placements organised by the Placement and Training Cell, bringing companies close to the campus and encouraging them to establish facilities for faculty and students. ## Training for employability The Placement and Training department took the initiative to provide adequate training to students so that they had better employability skills. Besides campus interviews, the centre organised: - Mock interviews and group discussions - Personality development courses and seminars - Invited talks and road shows of prospective employers - Skill tests to prepare students for tests and interviews ## Internships that turn into jobs Many companies offered full-time internships to PG students in their final year. After six months to one year of performance these internships could be converted into full-time employment. The most coveted internships involved multi-level selection with tough competition from colleges across India. ## How the cell worked In 2014 the centre was headed by a Deputy Director and supported by a Placement Officer and a Placement Co-ordinator. It arranged campus interviews by national and multinational companies and helped Heads of Departments place students for project work at industries and R&D organisations. ## Recruiters listed in 2014 - Akamai - KNK - FCS - Alcatel-Lucent - Coreel - FirstApex - Aspire Communications - Deloitte - Google - BEL - Delphi - HCL - Bosch - Mphasis - Headstrong - Cisco - Ericsson - Akamai - KNK - FCS - Alcatel-Lucent - Coreel - FirstApex - Aspire Communications - Deloitte - Google - BEL - Delphi - HCL - Bosch - Mphasis - Headstrong - Cisco - Ericsson See the full recruiter list, our year-by-year placement roadmap and the Placement Readiness Bootcamp. --- # Our Recruiters URL: https://sjcemysore.org/recruiters/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. The following organisations were listed on the 2014 "Our Recruiters" page. The list is historical and does not describe current recruitment. - Akamai - KNK - FCS - Alcatel-Lucent - Coreel - FirstApex - Aspire Communications - Deloitte - Google - BEL - Delphi - HCL - Bosch - Mphasis - Headstrong - Cisco - Ericsson - Akamai - KNK - FCS - Alcatel-Lucent - Coreel - FirstApex - Aspire Communications - Deloitte - Google - BEL - Delphi - HCL - Bosch - Mphasis - Headstrong - Cisco - Ericsson SectorRecruiters listed (2014) Internet & softwareGoogle, Akamai, HCL, Mphasis, Headstrong, FCS, FirstApex, KNK Telecom & networkingCisco, Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, Aspire Communications, Coreel Engineering & manufacturingBosch, Delphi, BEL (Bharat Electronics) ConsultingDeloitte Preparing for campus recruitment? Start with the placement preparation roadmap. --- # Industry Partnership URL: https://sjcemysore.org/industry-partnership/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. The Industry-Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) of the college was a dedicated cell to promote close interaction between industry and the departments of the institute. It facilitated consultancy, sponsored R&D projects, and industrial and academic training not prescribed in the syllabus, in addition to industrial exhibitions and interaction meets. Its initial focus was industry in and around Karnataka, later expanding across India and abroad. Industries and technical institutions have a strong mutuality of interest, which forms the basis of partnership between them. ## Objectives of the IIP Cell - Arrange industrial training for students, identify student project work in industries, and encourage Industry Study Tour Programmes (ISTP) and placement. - Interact with R&D organisations for joint research involving faculty, scientists, students and research scholars. - Faculty exchanges — professionals from industry as visiting or adjunct faculty, and deputation of faculty to industry. - Curriculum development with industry experts, plus soft-skills and personality development workshops. - Guest lectures by eminent academics and industrialists at regular intervals. - Technical festivals, open houses and student design competitions. - Library and information services to industry for better industry–institute synergy. ## Activities performed by the IIP Cell (2010–11) ActivityProgrammesPeople reached Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp (EAC)2440 Expert talks2440 Industrial visits265 Competency / personality development190 Technical festivals, exhibitions, competitions4300 ## Industry-sponsored laboratories - Philips Laboratory - HP Laboratory - Cisco Laboratory - Bosch Rexroth Laboratory - Nokia Laboratory - Schneider Laboratory Why do such labs matter? Read industry–institute partnerships explained. --- # Research & Development URL: https://sjcemysore.org/research/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. ## Research centres - JSS Research Centre / JSS Research Foundation - VTU Research Centre ## JSS Research Foundation JSS Research Foundation was established in 2000-01 by JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysore, to promote research and development in science and technology. Its main aim is to serve as a forum to fulfil the needs of society in general and to render service in nation-building research in particular. It offers programmes leading to Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg.) by Research degrees and has been affiliated to the University of Mysore from 2001-02. The foundation is managed by a Governing Council presided over by the President of JSS Mahavidyapeetha, with eminent professors and administrators. It includes all colleges under the management of JSS Mahavidyapeetha. ## Areas of research - Computer Science - Electronic Science - Environmental Science - Polymer Science - Management Studies - Urban Planning - Rural Planning ## Research staff Departments had qualified, experienced professors and assistant professors with established research laboratories and technical staff. Senior faculty were recognised by the University of Mysore as Ph.D. guides, published in national and international journals and conferences, and many authored books. ## Research publications by department Publications were listed for Civil, Mechanical, Industrial & Production, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation Technology, Computer Science, Environmental, Polymer Science & Technology, Information Science, Biotechnology, Construction Technology & Management, the Centre for Management Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. ## Ongoing research projects The list of research projects sanctioned by DRDO, AICTE, DST and other agencies is preserved in the documents archive. Thinking about research? Read research pathways after B.E. or book research paper mentoring. --- # TEQIP at SJCE URL: https://sjcemysore.org/teqip/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. According to the 2014 website, SJCE was awarded TEQIP Phase II funding of Rs 12.5 crore. The main objective of this funding was to scale up post-graduate education and demand-driven R&D and innovation. ## Phase I: lead institute SJCE completed TEQIP Phase I as a lead institute, whose major objectives were to improve infrastructure, learning outcomes and the employability of graduates. ## Phase II The college reported that its Phase II proposal received the highest marks in the country, in a competition that included major institutions and NITs. The MoU was signed in the presence of the then Higher Education Minister of Karnataka. - Programme: Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (Government of India, World Bank-assisted) - SJCE role in Phase I: lead institute - Phase II grant (2014 site): Rs 12.5 crore - Focus: PG education, demand-driven R&D, innovation Learn how TEQIP worked nationally: TEQIP explained. --- # SJCE-STEP URL: https://sjcemysore.org/sjce-step/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering – Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park (SJCE-STEP) was described in 2014 as one of the premier institutions of its kind in India, established in 1988 on the SJCE campus with the support of the Department of Science & Technology (Government of India), the Industrial Development Bank of India, the Department of Science & Technology (Government of Karnataka) and the Department of Industries & Commerce (Government of Karnataka). Some later sources date the founding of SJCE-STEP to the mid-1980s; the 2014 site gave 1988. See our in-depth article for details. ## Recognition It was one of the first three STEPs accredited as the best STEP among the 14 established across the country. Over time it developed several methodologies to develop new entrepreneurs and support existing ones. UNESCO identified STEP as a nodal centre for organising a seminar on "Entrepreneurial Engineering Design and Product Development Facilities in Technical Institutions", in which 11 South-East Asian countries participated. The Director of SJCE-STEP was invited to advise Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) on a similar initiative. ## Focus Its main focus is the development of technocrat entrepreneurs through managerial and technological inputs. Industry recognised it as an institution that supports professionals through continuing education and training programmes. ## Indian STEP Association SJCE-STEP was identified as the base for the Indian STEP Association, which promotes networking among STEPs in India and science parks abroad, notably in the UK, the USA, Malaysia and Austria, with a vision of spreading the STEP movement among SAARC nations. --- # Sports URL: https://sjcemysore.org/sports/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. ## Facilities of the Department of Physical Education IndoorOutdoor GymnasiumFootball / cricket ground Table tennis hallBasketball court Chess roomVolleyball court Fitness centreBall badminton, throwball, kho-kho and kabaddi courts Tennis court The 2013 news board also announced the JSS-KSCA cricket ground on campus. ## Notable players (as listed in 2014) - Javagal Srinath — cricketer, Team India - Prahlad Srinath — tennis player, Team India ## Budding sports stars (2014) The 2014 page also celebrated students who represented Karnataka state teams in cricket (U-19 and U-22), VTU teams in volleyball, gymnastics and tennis, Mysore district in roller skating, and Karnataka in the All India Traditional Karate-Do Kobudo Championship 2011. --- # Services & Amenities URL: https://sjcemysore.org/amenities/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. ## Academic facilities - Well-equipped laboratories - 12-hour library and 24-hour internet access - Digital library and e-journal access - Central computing facility - Computers with relevant software in all engineering departments - CAD centre with design tools - Seminar halls ## Living on campus - Hostels for boys and girls - Common rooms for girls - Canteen - Co-operative society - Bank with ATM - Transport - Wi-Fi enabled campus - 24-hour assured power supply - Round-the-clock security ## Health and well-being - On-campus medical services and pharmacy, with a tie-up with JSS Hospital - Dispensary - Universal prayer hall, yoga centre and meditation centre - Well-planned physical education options — see Sports - Encouraged co-curricular and extra-curricular activities Moving to Mysuru? Our student life guide covers housing, costs and transport. --- # Professional Bodies URL: https://sjcemysore.org/professional-bodies/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. - IEEE chapter with a membership of over 250 - ISTE institutional membership - ISTE student chapter - CSI student chapter - Institution of Engineers student chapter - Red Cross Society institutional membership - IIPE institutional membership - Departmental associations - Mysore city library consortium - BITES ## Why student chapters matter Professional chapters give students access to journals, competitions, workshops and a network of practising engineers — useful for placements and research. --- # University Relations URL: https://sjcemysore.org/university-relations/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. The institute encouraged active involvement of faculty and students in collaborative programmes at national and international level: exchange of students and faculty for research and project work, development of academic programmes, exchange of publications, data and teaching material, optimum use of infrastructure, conservation of lakes and rivers, short and long-term courses, and IT initiatives in e-governance and e-education. ## Memoranda of Understanding (2014) - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA&T), USA - Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand - Sonoma State University, USA The Campus Buzz board of 2014 also promoted an MBA opportunity at Colorado Heights University, Denver, USA. --- # Right to Information (archive) URL: https://sjcemysore.org/right-to-information/ Heritage archive. This page preserves information published on sjcemysore.org in 2014. Programmes, names and facilities may have changed since SJCE became part of JSS Science and Technology University. For current, official information visit the official university website. The 2014 website published the following disclosures under the Right to Information Act: - RTI 2014 - Restructured Academic Council - College activities 2010-11 and Annual Report - Staff structure - Governing Council members - Powers and duties of officers, officials and employees — administrative staff, teaching and instructional staff - Statement of monthly remuneration - Admission position of I & II B.E. during 2010-11 - Branch-wise results and rank holders (June/July 2010) - Scholarships and fee concessions awarded in different programmes Governance documents that are publicly useful are kept in the documents archive. To file an RTI application today, contact the institution directly through its official website. --- # News Archive 2013–14 URL: https://sjcemysore.org/news-archive/ These notices appeared on the News & Events, Bulletin Board, Campus Buzz and Current Update boards of sjcemysore.org in 2013–14. Items with a link open the original PDF or the related page. Lists that named individual students (hostel allotments, results) are not reproduced. Search the archiveAllNews & EventsBulletin BoardCampus BuzzCurrent Updates - News & Events2013BEST PAPER AWARD TO CS & E STUDENTS AT NATIONAL FEST - News & Events2013-10-07GENERAL APTITUDE DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS ON 7th October 2013 - News & Events2013PACE TEAM BRINGS LAURELS TO SJCE - News & Events2013JSS-KSCA Cricket Ground - News & Events2013SJCE is selected for assistance by World Bank under TEQIP Phase-II. - Bulletin Board2014-02-06CALENDAR OF EVENTS (POST GRADUATE COURSES) – EVEN SEMESTER 2013-14 - Bulletin Board2014B.E. II Semester Timetable 2014 - Bulletin Board2014CALENDAR OF EVENTS - EVEN SEMESTER 2013-14 - Bulletin Board2013Provisional list of boys hostel seats allotted to PG students - Bulletin Board2013SJCE Girls Hostel provisional seat allotment list for PG Students 2013-14 - Bulletin Board2013E-Resources Books and Journals - Bulletin Board2013BIOQUIZ-2013 - Bulletin Board2013Youth Red Cross wing, SJCE - Bulletin Board2013Stationery Kit for I Year Students available at SJCE Cooperative Society - Bulletin Board2013GATE STIPEND ONLINE ENTRY 2013-14 SECOND YEAR GATE STUDENTS - Campus Buzz2014Photography Club - Campus Buzz2014TEQIP NEWS & ACTIVITIES - Campus Buzz2014MBA at COLORADO HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY, DENVER, USA - Campus Buzz2013Formation of Institute level anti-ragging committee and squads - Current Updates2014-05-23ROOM ALLOTMENT FOR 23.5.2014 Morning Session SEE (AUTONOMOUS) - MAY/JUNE 2014 - Current Updates2014-05Important Office Notice regarding May/June 2014 Examination - Autonomous - Current Updates2014-05Office Note regarding CIE and Attendance - May 2014 - Current Updates2014-05SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS OF JUNE / JULY 2014 - II Sem MCA & MTech - Current Updates2014State Level Placement Programme at SJCE Campus - Current Updates2013-10-26List of Medalists - PG, MBA, MCA & UG - 4TH Graduation Day - 26th October 2013 - Current Updates2014POLYCON 2014: Registration & Brochure - Current Updates2014QIP M.Tech Programme in Software Engineering - Current Updates2014Junior Research Fellow for DRDO-NRB funded major R & D project - Current Updates2013Principal and Staff Congratulate the PACE Team - Current Updates2014JSS ALUMNI MEET - Current Updates2014Selection Trials for the College Sports Team No notices match your search. --- # Documents Archive URL: https://sjcemysore.org/documents/ Original PDF documents published on sjcemysore.org, preserved unchanged for reference. Documents containing personal contact details or student-level lists are not included. Search documentsAllGovernanceAcademicResearchBulletinNews - Governing BodyComposition of the Governing Body of SJCE (archived 2014). · PDF 110 KB · Governance - Restructured Academic CouncilMembers of the Academic Council of the autonomous college. · PDF 82 KB · Governance - Board of Studies (all departments)Structure of the Boards of Studies under the Autonomous College Statute, 2006. · PDF 276 KB · Governance - Rules & Regulations 2012Academic regulations of SJCE (Autonomous), affiliated to VTU, Belgaum. · PDF 66 KB · Academic - Ongoing Research ProjectsResearch projects sanctioned to departments by DRDO, AICTE, DST and others (2009 onwards). · PDF 173 KB · Research - Calendar of Events – Even Semester 2013-14Undergraduate academic calendar. · PDF 527 KB · Bulletin - PG Calendar of Events – Even Semester 2013-14Calendar for II semester M.Tech and MCA programmes. · PDF 23 KB · Bulletin - B.E. II Semester Timetable 2014Section-wise class timetable. · PDF 59 KB · Bulletin - General Aptitude Diagnostic Test (7 Oct 2013)Circular for first-year students. · PDF 187 KB · News - Best Paper Award to CS&E StudentsNational-level symposium award, 2013. · PDF 303 KB · News - PACE Team Brings Laurels to SJCEPartnership for Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education. · PDF 146 KB · News - JSS-KSCA Cricket GroundAnnouncement of the cricket ground on campus. · PDF 2 MB · News No documents match your search. --- # About Mysuru URL: https://sjcemysore.org/about-mysuru/ Mysuru (Mysore) in southern Karnataka is known as the City of Palaces and the cultural capital of the state. Once the seat of the Wodeyar kings of the Kingdom of Mysore, it combines heritage architecture, green avenues and a calm pace of life with a long tradition of education — home to the University of Mysore (1916) and to engineering institutions such as SJCE. - State: Karnataka, India · roughly 140 km south-west of Bengaluru - Signature festival: Mysuru Dasara (September–October) - Landmarks: Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, Brindavan Gardens, Devaraja Market, Kukkarahalli Lake - Known for: silk, sandalwood, Mysore pak, yoga and classical music ## Mysore Palace The Amba Vilas Palace in the heart of the city is one of India's most visited monuments. On Sunday evenings and during Dasara it is illuminated by tens of thousands of bulbs — a sight every new student should see at least once. ## Chamundi Hills The hill to the south-east of the city is crowned by the Chamundeshwari Temple and offers panoramic views over Mysuru. The climb of about a thousand steps, passing the monolithic Nandi statue, is a popular weekend activity. ## Mysuru Dasara The ten-day state festival culminates in the Jamboo Savari procession of decorated elephants from the palace. Expect exhibitions, cultural programmes and big crowds — and plan travel early. ## Lakes and gardens Kukkarahalli Lake, next to the University of Mysore's Manasagangotri campus and close to the SJCE area, is a favourite walking spot. The Brindavan Gardens below the Krishna Raja Sagara dam, about 20 km away, are famous for their musical fountain. ## Markets and food Devaraja Market, beside the Dufferin clock tower, is a century-old market of flowers, fruits, spices and incense. Try Mysore masala dosa, Mysore pak and filter coffee. ## Getting around Mysuru Junction railway station has frequent trains to Bengaluru; KSRTC buses connect the city to the rest of Karnataka; city buses, autos and app cabs cover local trips. Read the full student life in Mysuru guide or join our heritage walking tour. ## Photo gallery See Mysuru in pictures in the image gallery. --- # Image Gallery URL: https://sjcemysore.org/gallery/ Click any photo to open it full-screen; use the filters to switch topics. All photos are openly licensed (Creative Commons or public domain) and credited on the image credits page. AllEducationMysuruCampus Arduino Uno microcontroller boardBiomedical engineering laboratoryBrindavan GardensCampus road, SJCE MysuruCareer fairChamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi HillsChamundi Hills, MysuruCNC lathe in a workshopCollege library reading roomConvocation day at an Indian universityDufferin Clock Tower and Devaraja MarketElectronics lab at an engineering collegeEngineering college libraryEngineering students building a robotGarden in front of the Administrative Block, SJCEInside Mysore PalaceJSS Polytechnic, NanjangudKukkarahalli Lake, MysuruMysore PalaceMysore Palace illuminated at nightMysuru Dasara processionMysuru montageRail Museum, MysuruResearchers at a microscopeRoad through the SJCE campusSree Kanteerava Stadium, BengaluruStudents in a computer labStudents on a science visitTechnology park, Bengaluru --- # Articles URL: https://sjcemysore.org/articles/ --- # Services URL: https://sjcemysore.org/services/ ### Admission Counselling Session (KCET / COMEDK) A 60-minute one-to-one video session to understand KCET and COMEDK counselling, shortlist colleges and branches and plan your option entry. ₹2,499View details ### Placement Readiness Bootcamp (6 weeks) Six-week live online cohort: aptitude, coding practice, resume review, group discussion and two mock interviews. ₹7,999View details ### Mysuru Campus & Heritage Walking Tour A guided half-day walk through Mysuru’s heritage core and the Manasagangotri–Kukkarahalli education district (public areas only). ₹1,499View details ### Research Paper & Thesis Mentoring Four one-to-one mentoring sessions on structure, literature review, citations, journal selection and ethical publishing. ₹4,999View details ### GATE Preparation Starter Kit (digital) Digital study planner, topic-weightage sheets, formula notebooks and a 16-week schedule for GATE aspirants. ₹1,999View details ### IoT Engineering Project Kit Microcontroller board, sensors and components with step-by-step lessons for three mini-projects; shipped within India. ₹3,499View details --- # Contact Us URL: https://sjcemysore.org/contact-us/ ## Write to us Use the form for questions about our services, to book an admission counselling session, to report an error in an article, or to send a privacy or copyright request. 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This page describes the features we have built, the known limitations, and how to tell us about a barrier. The site is operated by SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) and is independent of SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University and JSS Mahavidyapeetha. - Target standard: WCAG 2.2 Level AA (a W3C Recommendation since October 2023). - Built-in features: a skip link, full keyboard navigation with visible focus, dark mode, text size controls and support for reduced motion. - No CAPTCHA puzzles: the contact form uses an invisible honeypot instead. - Status: partially conformant. Known gaps are listed below, and we are working on them. - Feedback: hello@sjcemysore.org or (phone available on request via the contact form). We aim to reply within 5 working days. - Last updated: 30 October 2026 ## Our commitment Our readers include aspiring engineers, parents and grandparents, alumni who studied at SJCE decades ago, and international researchers. Many of them read on low-cost mobile phones over slow connections. Some have low vision, colour blindness, dyslexia, motor impairments, hearing loss or cognitive disabilities. Accessibility is therefore part of how we design, write and test, not an add-on. We consider it at every stage, from choosing colours and writing link text to choosing plugins. ## The standard we aim for WCAG 2.2 is organised under four principles: content must be perceivable, operable, understandable and robust. Level AA is the level most widely referenced in law and policy around the world. It is the benchmark used, for example, by the EU's harmonised accessibility standard and by many Indian accessibility guidelines. WCAG 2.2 adds criteria that matter especially for our audience, including: - Focus not obscured (2.4.11): keyboard focus is never hidden behind sticky headers or cookie banners; - Target size (minimum) (2.5.8): buttons and links are large enough to tap accurately; - Dragging movements (2.5.7): nothing requires drag-and-drop; - Consistent help (3.2.6): the contact link appears in the same place on every page; - Redundant entry (3.3.7): checkout does not make you re-type information you have already given; - Accessible authentication (3.3.8): logging in does not require a cognitive test, and password managers and paste are allowed. ## Accessibility features on this site ### Navigation - Skip link: the first item on every page is a "Skip to main content" link, which becomes visible when it receives keyboard focus. 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This keeps pages light and fast on slow mobile connections, which benefits everyone and especially people who use assistive technology on low-end devices. ## Known limitations We are honest about where we still fall short: - Archived documents: some historical documents and scans from SJCE's earlier website or from other archives may be PDFs or images without full text, structure or alt text. Where we can, we provide a text summary on the page. Ask us for an accessible version of a specific document and we will do our best to provide one. - Historical images: alternative text for some older archive images may be brief while we work through the collection. - Third-party payment pages: during checkout, you may be sent to a payment gateway's page. We do not control its accessibility. If you have difficulty, contact us, and we can arrange an alternative such as a bank transfer. - Live sessions: live online sessions run on third-party video platforms whose accessibility features vary. Tell us your needs in advance, for example captions, written summaries or extra time, and we will make reasonable adjustments. - Heritage tour: the walking tour covers outdoor public areas with uneven surfaces, kerbs and some steps. Contact us before booking to discuss a shorter or adapted route. ## Compatibility The site is designed to work with recent versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge) and with common assistive technologies, including NVDA and JAWS on Windows, VoiceOver on macOS and iOS, TalkBack on Android, and the screen magnification and voice control built into major operating systems. It does not depend on any single browser or plugin. ## How we test - automated checks with accessibility-testing tools during development and after significant theme or plugin updates; - manual keyboard-only testing of navigation, forms, the cookie banner and checkout; - screen-reader spot checks on key templates; - colour-contrast checks for both light and dark themes; - zoom and reflow testing at 200% and 400%, and testing on small mobile screens; - a review of new content against our editorial accessibility checklist (headings, link text, alt text, tables) before publication. We have not yet had an independent third-party audit. This statement is based on our own self-assessment. ## Feedback and alternative formats If you find a barrier on the site, or you need content in another format, please tell us. Alternative formats include plain text, a larger-print PDF or a summary of an archived document. 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Nothing here should be read as an official statement by any of them, or by any government or examination authority. - Independent and unofficial: no affiliation with, or endorsement by, SJCE, JSS STU, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, VTU, KEA, COMEDK, AICTE or UGC. - For information only: our guides are general educational information, not professional or official advice. - Always verify: fees, seats, cut-offs, schedules and rules change. Check the latest official notification. - Historical content is historical: archive material reflects the date shown on it and may be out of date. - No guaranteed results from any paid service. - Last updated: 30 October 2026 ## Non-affiliation notice The domain sjcemysore.org was once used by Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysuru. Since the college became part of JSS Science and Technology University, which began functioning in the 2016–17 academic year, the institution has used its own university website. SJCE Mysore is now an independent project. We do not represent, speak for or act on behalf of: - Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysuru; - JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU), Mysuru; - JSS Mahavidyapeetha or any of its institutions; - Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), the University of Mysore or any other university; - the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), COMEDK, AICTE, UGC, the National Board of Accreditation, the Ministry of Education or the World Bank. We use names, abbreviations and historical facts about these bodies only to identify them, record their history and help readers find official information. Any trademarks, logos or names belong to their respective owners, and their use here does not imply endorsement. Official information: for admissions, fee structures, seat matrices, academic calendars, examinations, results, certificates, transcripts, recruitment or any official matter, contact the institution directly through its official website, jssstuniv.in. For Karnataka engineering admissions, use KEA or COMEDK. We cannot answer official queries, process applications or issue documents. ## General information only The articles, guides, timelines, FAQs and checklists on this site are general information for engineering aspirants, parents, students, alumni and anyone interested in Mysuru's educational heritage. They are not: - official admission, counselling or examination advice; - legal, financial, tax, immigration or medical advice; - a substitute for the information bulletins, brochures and notifications issued by the competent authorities. You are responsible for the decisions you make. Before you act on anything you read here, such as choosing a branch, entering options in counselling, paying a fee or signing a rental agreement in Mysuru, check the current official sources and, where needed, get advice from a qualified professional. ## Accuracy and timeliness We take reasonable care to make our content accurate. Our Editorial Policy describes how we use primary sources and fact-check. Even so: - admission procedures, eligibility criteria, reservation rules, fees and cut-offs are revised every year, sometimes at short notice; - institutional details, such as departments, programme names, intake and facilities, change over time; - costs of living in Mysuru, including rent, food and transport, vary widely and change with inflation; - errors can occur despite our checks. We therefore make no representation or warranty, express or implied, that the content is complete, current or free of errors. Where we cannot verify a figure, we describe it qualitatively or tell you to check the latest official notification, rather than guess. If you spot a mistake, please tell us at hello@sjcemysore.org, and we will correct it as set out in our corrections policy. ## Heritage and archived content Part of this site preserves and organises information that appeared on SJCE's website around 2014, together with other historical material about the college. This content: - is published for historical, educational and reference purposes; - is labelled with the period it describes wherever practical; - describes the institution as it was at that time. Names of departments, people's roles, contact details, programme structures, statistics and facilities may have changed completely since then; - must not be relied on as current information or used to contact present-day staff. Old phone numbers, email addresses or postal addresses that appear in archived material are kept only for historical completeness and may no longer be valid. Do not use them for official correspondence. ## Paid services: no guaranteed outcomes SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) offers independent paid services, described on our services page. These are our own services. They are not offered by any college or university, and: - the admission counselling session provides guidance only and cannot guarantee a seat, college or branch. We have no role in seat allotment and no influence over it; - the placement readiness bootcamp cannot guarantee shortlisting, job offers or salary levels; - the research paper mentoring cannot guarantee acceptance by any journal or conference, and we do not ghost-write; - the GATE preparation starter kit cannot guarantee any score, rank or admission; - the IoT engineering project kit is for learning purposes. Results depend on correct assembly and use, and it must not be used for safety-critical, medical or mains-voltage applications; - the Mysuru campus & heritage tour covers public areas only. Access to particular places may change at short notice because of rules set by their authorities. Outcomes depend on many factors outside our control, including your own effort, exam performance, competition, institutional decisions and market conditions. ## Testimonials, statistics and reviews We do not publish fabricated testimonials, invented success rates or made-up statistics. Any figure we quote comes from a cited source. If we ever publish genuine customer feedback, it will be real, used with permission and not edited to change its meaning. It will not mean that you will get similar results. ## External links We link to official portals, government documents, news reports, Wikimedia Commons and other third-party resources for your convenience and as citations. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, availability or privacy practices. A link does not mean we endorse the site. Official websites sometimes move their pages, so if a link is broken, go to the authority's home page or tell us about it. ## Images and media Some images are reproduced from Wikimedia Commons and other sources under Creative Commons or public-domain terms, with credit to their authors. They are used to illustrate the article and do not imply that the photographer or the institution pictured endorses this site. Historical photographs may not show present-day conditions. See our Editorial Policy and DMCA & Copyright Policy for details. ## Affiliate links and sponsorship At present, the site carries no paid advertising, sponsored articles or affiliate links. If this changes, sponsored or affiliate content will be clearly labelled where it appears, and this disclaimer will be updated. Our own services are described as our own wherever we mention them. ## Limitation of liability To the fullest extent permitted by law, SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) is not liable for any loss or damage, direct or indirect, that arises from your use of the site or your reliance on its content. This includes lost admission opportunities, missed deadlines, financial loss and data loss. Liability for paid services is governed by our Terms and Conditions. Nothing in this disclaimer excludes liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. ## Contact If you have a question about this disclaimer, or believe something on the site is inaccurate or misleading, contact SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) at hello@sjcemysore.org, by phone on (phone available on request via the contact form), or by post at Mysuru, Karnataka, India. You can also use our contact form. --- # DMCA & Copyright Policy URL: https://sjcemysore.org/dmca-policy/ This DMCA and copyright policy explains how SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), the operator of SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), respects intellectual property rights and how rights holders can ask us to remove material they believe infringes their copyright. We respond to notices sent under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and under India's Copyright Act, 1957 and Copyright Rules, 2013, and we aim to act on valid requests quickly and fairly. - Where to send notices: hello@sjcemysore.org (subject "Copyright notice"), or by post to SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), Mysuru, Karnataka, India. - What we need: the work, the exact URL on our site, your contact details, and a good-faith statement and accuracy statement, signed. - Response: we acknowledge valid notices promptly and normally remove or disable access to the material while we review it. - Counter-notices are accepted from people whose material was removed by mistake. - Heritage material: institutions and authors whose historical material appears in our archive can ask for credit, correction or removal. - Last updated: 30 October 2026 ## Our approach to copyright SJCE Mysore is an independent site about SJCE Mysuru's heritage, engineering education and student life in Mysuru. It is not affiliated with SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha. We create original articles and guides. We also keep a heritage archive about the college's history, including information that appeared on its website around 2014. When we use other people's work, we follow these principles: - Original writing first: our articles are written for this site. We quote other sources sparingly, with attribution and links, for review, criticism, commentary, reporting and research. - Licensed images only: we use our own images, public-domain images, or images released under Creative Commons licences (for example from Wikimedia Commons). We credit the author and licence as the licence requires, and we self-host the files. - Historical material with context: archived institutional information is presented for historical, educational and reference purposes, credited to its original source and labelled with its period. We will respond in good faith to any rights holder who would like it handled differently. - No piracy: we do not host or link to pirated textbooks, question banks, coaching material or software. Our paid GATE starter kit contains only material we created or have the right to use. ## How to file a copyright infringement notice If you believe material on sjcemysore.org infringes a copyright you own or are authorised to enforce, send a written notice to our copyright contact (see below). To be valid under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), and to give us what we need to act under Indian law, the notice should include: - Signature: a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorised to act for them. A typed full name is acceptable in an email. - The copyrighted work: identification of the work you claim has been infringed, or a representative list if several works are involved. A link to the original is helpful. - The infringing material: the exact URL or URLs on our site and a description of the material, for example "the second photograph on /history/" or "paragraphs 3–5 of /teqip/", with enough detail for us to locate it. - Your contact information: your name, postal address, telephone number and email address. - Good-faith statement: a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent or the law. - Accuracy statement: a statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the owner or are authorised to act for the owner of an exclusive right allegedly infringed. For notices under the Indian Copyright Rules, 2013, please also give the details of the right you claim, evidence of ownership or a licence (for example a registration certificate, publication record or licence agreement), and whether you are, or will be, starting proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction. Before you file: consider whether the use might be permitted. Examples include a Creative Commons licence you granted, a short attributed quotation for criticism or review, or a fair-dealing use under section 52 of the Copyright Act, 1957. If you only want a corrected credit or a link back, just email us. We are happy to fix attribution without a formal notice. ## What happens after we receive a notice - Acknowledgement: we confirm receipt, normally within two working days. - Review: we check that the notice contains the required information. If something is missing, we ask you for it. An incomplete notice may not start the takedown process. - Removal or disabling of access: for a valid notice, we expeditiously remove the material or disable access to it. For notices under the Copyright Rules, 2013, we act within the timelines those Rules set. Where those Rules apply, access stays disabled for the period they provide (currently 21 days) while you obtain an order from a competent court. If no such order is produced, we may restore the material. - Notification: where we can identify the person who supplied the material, for example a guest contributor, we tell them about the removal and send them a copy of the notice, which may include your contact details, so they can respond or file a counter-notice. - Record-keeping: we keep a record of notices and the actions taken. Where the material is our own editorial content, we review it ourselves. Depending on our assessment, we may remove it, replace it, add or correct attribution, or explain why we believe the use is lawful. ## Counter-notice procedure If your material was removed and you believe that was a mistake or a misidentification, you may send a counter-notice to the same contact. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3), it should include: - your physical or electronic signature; - identification of the material that was removed and where it appeared before removal; - a statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification; - your name, address and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court and will accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice or their agent. When we receive a valid counter-notice, we forward it to the original complainant. Under the DMCA, we may restore the material 10 to 14 business days later unless the complainant tells us they have filed a court action seeking to restrain the alleged infringement. Under Indian law, restoration follows the outcome of the process under the Copyright Rules, 2013 and any court order. ## Misrepresentation Please be careful and accurate. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), a person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that it was removed by mistake, may be liable for damages, including costs and legal fees. False claims may also have consequences under Indian law. Do not use this process for complaints that are not about copyright, such as factual errors, defamation, trademark concerns or privacy issues. Send those to hello@sjcemysore.org with a clear subject line, and we will deal with them under the relevant policy. ## Repeat infringers Where the site accepts user contributions or comments, we may remove the content and close the account of anyone who repeatedly infringes others' rights, in appropriate circumstances. ## Requests about the heritage archive Our archive records the history of SJCE and its earlier website for the benefit of alumni, researchers and the public. If you represent an institution or author whose historical material appears here, we welcome contact. You can ask us to: - add or correct attribution or a link to your official site; - add a notice that information is outdated, with a pointer to current official pages; - replace verbatim text with a summary or remove specific items. We will consider every such request promptly and in good faith, even without a formal legal notice. ## Trademarks and names Names such as SJCE, JSS and JSS STU are used on this site only to describe, identify and record history. We do not claim any trademark rights in them, and we do not use them to suggest endorsement. If you are a trademark owner and believe a use on this site is confusing, please write to us. We take such concerns seriously and will review the use and correct it where appropriate. ## Using our content Our original articles and paid materials are protected by copyright. You may quote short extracts with credit and a link. You may not republish whole articles, scrape the site or redistribute paid material. To report someone copying our content, or to ask for permission, write to hello@sjcemysore.org. Images credited to third parties remain under their own licences. Follow the licence shown in the credit. ## Copyright contact Copyright contact — SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) - Postal address: Mysuru, Karnataka, India - Email: hello@sjcemysore.org (subject line: "Copyright notice" or "Counter-notice") - Phone: (phone available on request via the contact form) Notices about copyright, trademarks or the archive may also be addressed to our Grievance Officer at the same contact details, as described in our Privacy Policy. See also our Terms and Conditions and Editorial Policy. --- # Editorial Policy URL: https://sjcemysore.org/editorial-policy/ This editorial policy explains how SJCE Mysore researches, writes, fact-checks, illustrates and corrects its content about SJCE Mysuru's heritage, engineering education in Karnataka and India, and student life in Mysuru. Many readers use what they read here to make decisions about admissions, careers and moving to a new city, so we hold ourselves to clear standards of accuracy, independence and transparency. The site is run by SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) and is not affiliated with SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha. - Primary sources first: official notifications, university and regulator publications, and documented historical records. - Every factual claim is checked before publication, and uncertain figures are described qualitatively rather than guessed. - No fabrication: no invented quotes, people, statistics or testimonials. - AI assistance is disclosed: AI tools may help with drafting, but every page is reviewed and fact-checked by a human editor before it is published. - Visible corrections: significant errors are fixed and noted on the page. - Licensed images only: our own images, public-domain images or Creative Commons images, with attribution. - Last updated: 30 October 2026 ## Our editorial mission We have three aims. First, to preserve the history of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, including information from its website as it stood around 2014, as a heritage record for alumni and researchers. Second, to explain engineering education in clear terms: how admissions work, what autonomy means for a college, programmes such as TEQIP, and research pathways after B.E. Third, to guide students and families who are considering studying in Mysuru. Throughout, we send readers to official sources for anything that is current and binding. Examples include the history of SJCE, our explainer on autonomous engineering colleges, and our KCET and COMEDK admissions guide. ## Independence - We are not funded, directed or reviewed by any college, university, coaching institute or examination authority. No institution sees our articles before publication. - We do not accept payment to publish, rank, review or favour any college, coaching centre or product. - SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) sells its own independent services, such as admission counselling and a placement bootcamp. Our articles may mention a relevant service briefly, but commercial considerations never change the facts or advice in an article. Service mentions are clearly identified as our own offerings. - If we ever publish sponsored content or use affiliate links, they will be clearly labelled at the top of the page and disclosed in our Disclaimer. At present we publish neither. - Writers and editors declare any personal connection to an institution or organisation they write about, such as studying or working there, and we disclose it on the page where it matters. ## How we research: our hierarchy of sources We rank sources by reliability and use the highest-ranked source available for each claim: - Official primary sources: notifications and information bulletins from the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), COMEDK, AICTE, UGC, the Ministry of Education and the GATE organising institute; official publications of JSS Science and Technology University; Acts and Rules published in official gazettes; and World Bank and Government of India documents on programmes such as TEQIP. - Institutional historical records: anniversary and jubilee reports, archived copies of institutional websites (including archived snapshots of sjcemysore.org) and official reports. - Peer-reviewed research and reputable reference works. - Established news organisations reporting on events, used with care and preferably confirmed by a second source. - Community knowledge, such as alumni recollections or student experiences. We use it only for colour and context, label it clearly, and never present it as established fact. We do not use anonymous forum posts, unsourced social-media claims or AI-generated text as a source of facts. ## Fact-checking process - Claim list: before publication, the editor lists every checkable claim in the draft: dates, names, figures, legal references, eligibility rules and URLs. - Source verification: each claim is matched to a source from the hierarchy above. Claims that cannot be verified are removed, reworded qualitatively ("several", "in the early 2000s"), or flagged with "check the latest official notification". - Dates and figures: fees, seat numbers, cut-offs and deadlines change every year. We publish them only with the year they apply to and a link to the official source. Otherwise we explain how to find them rather than quoting numbers that may be out of date. - Link check: every external link is opened and confirmed to lead to the intended official or reputable page. - Independence and tone check: the editor confirms that the page does not imply affiliation with any institution, does not overstate what our services can achieve, and uses neutral, factual language without hype. - Final human sign-off: a human editor approves the page for publication and takes responsibility for it. ## How we handle heritage and archived material - Archived information is labelled with the period it describes, for example "as listed on the college website in 2014", so readers do not mistake it for current information. - When we present historical facts, we keep them as recorded and do not change their meaning. If later sources contradict an earlier record, we note the discrepancy rather than silently choosing one version. - Outdated contact details, office-holders and procedures are either removed or clearly marked as historical. - Where historical material belongs to an institution or author, we credit it, and we respond promptly to requests about it, as described in our DMCA & Copyright Policy. ## Use of AI tools: our disclosure We believe readers should know how content is made. SJCE Mysore may use AI writing tools to help with parts of the work, such as structuring an outline, producing a first draft, summarising long official documents, suggesting plain-language explanations or checking grammar. When we do: - A human is always responsible. Every article and page is reviewed, edited and fact-checked by a human editor before publication. Nothing is published automatically. - AI is never a source. Facts, dates, figures, names and quotations are checked against the primary sources described above, never accepted from an AI tool on trust. - No synthetic people or quotes. We do not use AI to invent experts, students, testimonials, quotations or statistics. - No AI-generated "photographs" presented as real. If we use an AI-generated illustration or diagram, it will be labelled as such and never presented as a photograph of a real place or event. - Personal data stays out of AI tools. We do not put readers' or customers' personal data into AI tools. ## Writing standards - We write in clear Indian English for aspirants, parents, students and alumni, and explain technical terms and acronyms the first time we use them. - We separate fact from opinion. Analysis and advice are presented as such. - We avoid hype, rankings we cannot substantiate, and claims of "guaranteed" results. - We include a key-facts summary, a short FAQ and a list of sources at the end of major articles so readers can check our work. - We aim for content that is accessible to all readers, following our Accessibility Statement. ## Images and licensing - Our own images: photographs we take in public places, and diagrams we create, belong to SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) unless otherwise stated. - Wikimedia Commons and Creative Commons: some images are taken from Wikimedia Commons under licences such as CC BY, CC BY-SA or CC0, or are in the public domain. Each is credited with the author's name, the licence and a link to the licence or source file, as the licence requires. Where we modify an image, for example by cropping or resizing, we say so when the licence requires it, and we share adaptations under the same licence where a ShareAlike licence applies. - Self-hosted: we store copies of licensed images on our own server rather than hotlinking, which also protects readers' privacy. - Alternative text: informative images have descriptive alt text. Decorative images are marked so that screen readers skip them. - No unlicensed images: we do not use images found through search engines without a clear licence. Images of identifiable private individuals are not used without consent. - Historical images: captions give the approximate date where known, so that old photographs are not mistaken for the present. ## Updates and review cycle Admissions guides are reviewed before each admission season. Other evergreen guides are reviewed at least once a year. Pages show a "last updated" date, and we update that date only when the content has actually been reviewed or changed. When official rules change mid-season, we update the affected pages as soon as possible after we confirm the change from an official source. ## Corrections policy We make mistakes, and we want to know about them. You can report an error by emailing hello@sjcemysore.org with the subject "Correction", or through our contact form. Please include the page URL, the statement you believe is wrong and, if you can, a source. - We acknowledge correction requests within 48 hours and investigate them promptly. - Minor errors, such as typos, broken links or formatting, are fixed without a note. - Substantive errors, such as a wrong date, figure, name, eligibility rule or misleading statement, are corrected, and a dated correction note is added at the end of the article explaining what changed. - If a whole article proves to be fundamentally wrong, we will retract it and leave a short note saying why. - We do not quietly rewrite pages to hide errors. ## Reader contributions and feedback We welcome memories, photographs and documents from alumni and others connected with SJCE's history. Contributions are verified before use, credited as the contributor wishes, and published only with the contributor's permission and the rights to do so. We may edit submissions for length, clarity and accuracy. Feedback on articles is read by an editor, even when we cannot reply individually. ## Contact the editors Email hello@sjcemysore.org, write to SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), Mysuru, Karnataka, India, or call (phone available on request via the contact form). See also About us, our Disclaimer and our Privacy Policy. --- # Frequently Asked Questions URL: https://sjcemysore.org/faq/ This FAQ answers the questions readers ask most often about SJCE Mysore: what the site is, how it relates to SJCE and JSS Science and Technology University, how our independent services work, key points in SJCE's history, and where to find official admissions information. If your question is not answered here, email hello@sjcemysore.org or use our contact page. - Independent site: run by SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), with no affiliation to SJCE, JSS STU or JSS Mahavidyapeetha. - Official university website: jssstuniv.in - Official admissions: KEA (KCET) and COMEDK (UGET). - Our services: counselling, a bootcamp, a heritage tour, mentoring, a GATE kit and an IoT kit, priced in INR. ## About this website Q: Is this the official website of SJCE or JSS Science and Technology University? A: No. SJCE Mysore is an independent information resource run by SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org). The domain sjcemysore.org used to host SJCE's website, but it is now independent and has no affiliation with, or endorsement from, SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) or JSS Mahavidyapeetha. For official information, visit jssstuniv.in. Read more on our About us page. Q: Why does an independent site use the old sjcemysore.org domain? A: To preserve the college's heritage responsibly. The domain carried years of institutional information, and old links to it still circulate in alumni networks, citations and bookmarks. We keep a clearly labelled archive of what the site said around 2014 and add new, independently researched guides. We make clear that this is not the official site and point visitors to the university's official website. Q: Can you help me get my transcript, marks card, degree certificate or other official document? A: No. We are not part of the university and cannot issue, verify or request official documents. Please contact JSS Science and Technology University through the official channels listed on jssstuniv.in. Contact details that appear in our archive pages are historical and may no longer work. Q: How accurate is the information on this site? A: We use primary sources, such as official notifications, Acts and institutional reports, and a human editor fact-checks every page before it is published. Even so, admissions rules, fees and cut-offs change every year, and archive content describes the past. Always confirm current details with the latest official notification. If you find an error, email hello@sjcemysore.org with the subject "Correction". Our process is explained in the Editorial Policy. Q: Do you use AI to write articles? A: AI tools may help with drafting, summarising or editing. However, every article is reviewed, fact-checked and approved by a human editor before publication. We never use AI as a source of facts, and we never invent quotes, people, statistics or testimonials. See the AI disclosure in our Editorial Policy. Q: Does the site track me or show ads? A: No. There are no advertising networks, social trackers or analytics by default, and all fonts and assets are self-hosted. The only cookies set are those needed for login, the shop cart, security and remembering your cookie choice. Dark mode, text size and your reading list are saved only in your own browser. Details are in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. ## Our services Q: Who provides the paid services on this site? A: SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), the independent operator of this site. They are not provided by, approved by or connected to SJCE or JSS STU. Each service is described on its own page under Services, with prices in Indian Rupees (INR). Q: Can the admission counselling session guarantee me a seat at JSS STU or any other college? A: No. Nobody outside the official process can guarantee a seat. Seats are allotted by KEA and COMEDK according to rank, category and the options you enter. Our counselling session helps you understand the process and think through your choices. We never sell seats or accept "booking amounts". If anyone asks you for money to "confirm" a seat in our name, it is fraud. Q: How are digital, physical and live services delivered? A: The GATE starter kit is a download that becomes available as soon as your payment is confirmed. The IoT project kit is shipped by courier within India, usually dispatched within 2–4 working days. Counselling, mentoring, the bootcamp and the heritage tour take place on scheduled dates, and the joining details are emailed in advance. See the Shipping & Delivery Policy. Q: What is your refund policy? A: In short: the digital kit is refundable within 7 days if you have not downloaded it. Damaged or defective IoT kits must be reported within 48 hours of delivery for a replacement, and unused kits can be returned within 7 days. Live sessions are fully refundable if you cancel at least 72 hours in advance. If we cancel, you always get a full refund or a free reschedule. The full terms are in our Refund & Cancellation Policy. Q: Does the heritage tour go inside university buildings? A: No. The Mysuru campus & heritage tour covers Mysuru's heritage sites and publicly accessible areas around the campus only. It does not enter classrooms, laboratories, hostels or other restricted areas. It is not organised by the university, and participants must follow any rules set by campus authorities. ## SJCE history Q: When was SJCE founded, and by whom? A: Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering was started in 1963 under JSS Mahavidyapeetha, inspired by Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji of Suttur Math, and was inaugurated by Dr. T. M. A. Pai. It became autonomous from 2007–08 and has formed the core of JSS Science and Technology University since that university began functioning in 2016–17. See our History page and the full article on SJCE from 1963 to JSS STU. Q: What was SJCE's role in TEQIP? A: SJCE was selected for the first phase of the World Bank–supported Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP), was selected again for the second phase, and later received TEQIP-III grants. The college used the funds for faculty development, laboratories and institutional reforms. Our TEQIP page and the explainer TEQIP: how the World Bank–backed programme changed Indian engineering colleges cover this in more depth. ## Admissions pointers Q: How do I get admission to B.E./B.Tech at JSS STU, and where should I check fees and cut-offs? A: Undergraduate engineering admission in Karnataka is usually through KCET counselling run by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, through COMEDK UGET, or through the university's own admission routes, as notified each year. Fees, seat matrices, eligibility and cut-offs change every year, so always check the latest information bulletin and the university's official site at jssstuniv.in. Our admissions guide explains how the process works in general. ## Still need help? Email hello@sjcemysore.org, call (phone available on request via the contact form) or write to SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), Mysuru, Karnataka, India. For complaints, contact our Grievance Officer as described in the Privacy Policy. --- # Privacy Policy URL: https://sjcemysore.org/privacy-policy/ This privacy policy explains how SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) ("we", "us", "our"), the operator of SJCE Mysore at sjcemysore.org, collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you read our articles, contact us, create an account or buy one of our independent services. SJCE Mysore is an independent information resource about SJCE Mysuru's heritage, engineering education and student life in Mysuru. It is not the website of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and none of those institutions receives or controls the data described here. - Who is responsible: SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), Mysuru, Karnataka, India — the "Data Fiduciary" under Indian law and the "controller" under the GDPR/UK GDPR. - What we collect: only what you give us (contact form, account, orders) plus limited technical and security data (IP address, browser, login attempts). - No analytics or advertising by default: no tracking pixels, no Google Fonts, no third-party CDNs. Every asset is served from our own server. - Payments: handled by third-party payment gateways. We never see or store your full card or UPI credentials. - We do not sell or "share" personal data for advertising, as those words are used in Californian law. - Your rights: access, correction, erasure, grievance redressal, nomination and withdrawal of consent (DPDP Act 2023), plus GDPR/UK GDPR and CCPA/CPRA rights where they apply. - Grievance Officer: contact details are given in the Grievance Officer section below. - Last updated: 30 October 2026 ## 1. Scope of this policy This policy covers personal data processed through sjcemysore.org, including the articles, heritage archive, contact form, WooCommerce shop and customer accounts, and the emails we exchange with you about them. It does not cover websites we link to, such as official university, KEA or COMEDK portals, or payment gateways and couriers. Each of those has its own privacy policy. We wrote this policy to meet the main laws that apply to our audience: - India: the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 ("DPDP Act") and the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (notified on 13 November 2025, with most obligations commencing in phases up to May 2027); the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011 ("IT Rules 2011"), as long as they remain in force; and the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 for our online sales. - European Union and United Kingdom: the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), and the UK GDPR together with the Data Protection Act 2018, when you visit us from those regions or we offer services to you there. - United States: the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act ("CCPA/CPRA"), to the extent it applies to us, and other US state privacy laws where relevant. Where these laws differ, we try to apply the more protective standard to everyone, whatever their location. ## 2. Who we are and how to contact us The Data Fiduciary (India) and controller (EU/UK) for this website is SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), Mysuru, Karnataka, India. You can contact us about privacy by email at hello@sjcemysore.org or by phone on (phone available on request via the contact form). Please put "Privacy request" in the subject line so we can route it quickly. Our Grievance Officer's details are in section 14. SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) and JSS Mahavidyapeetha do not operate this site or process your data through it. For official matters, use jssstuniv.in, and do not send official documents to us. ## 3. Personal data we collect ### 3.1 Data you give us - Contact form: your name, email address, phone number (optional), subject and message, and a record that you ticked the consent checkbox. Submissions are stored in our WordPress database and emailed to us. Spam is stopped by a hidden "honeypot" field, not a third-party CAPTCHA. - Customer account and orders (WooCommerce): your name, email, phone number, billing address and, for the physical IoT project kit, your shipping address. We also keep what you bought, your order notes (for example, preferred session times), your order history and, for accounts, your username and a password hash. Passwords are never stored in readable form. - Service delivery information: for a counselling session, bootcamp, mentoring or tour, you may choose to share information such as your entrance exam rank range, preferred branches, academic background or a draft paper. Please share only what we need. Never send Aadhaar numbers, original certificates, bank passwords or medical records. - Payment information: third-party payment gateways handle online payments. We receive only the transaction reference, status, amount and sometimes the instrument type or last digits. We never receive or store your full card number, CVV, UPI PIN or net-banking credentials. For bank transfers, we see the remitter details on our bank statement. For cash on delivery, we record the cash payment. - Correspondence: emails, correction requests, copyright notices and any other messages you send us. ### 3.2 Data collected automatically - Security and firewall data (Wordfence): IP addresses, browser user agents, requested URLs, timestamps, login attempts (successful and failed) and blocked requests. We use this only to protect the site against attacks, brute-force logins and spam. - Server logs: our hosting server keeps standard access and error logs (IP address, date and time, page requested, referring URL, browser type and HTTP status code) for security, troubleshooting and capacity planning. - Cookies: WordPress, WooCommerce, CookieYes and Wordfence set a small number of cookies. Almost all of them are strictly necessary for login, the shopping cart, security or remembering your consent choice. They are listed with their durations in our Cookie Policy. - Local storage on your device: our theme saves a few preferences in your browser's localStorage: dark mode, text size and the articles you bookmark in your reading list. This data stays on your device. It is never sent to our server, and you can clear it at any time through your browser settings. - Consent record: the CookieYes banner stores your cookie choice in a cookie named "cookieyes-consent" so that it does not ask you again on every page. ### 3.3 What we do not collect - We do not run Google Analytics or any other analytics tool by default. We have no advertising networks, social-media tracking pixels or session-recording tools. - We do not load Google Fonts or any third-party CDN. All assets are self-hosted, so reading a page does not pass your IP address to font or CDN providers. - We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data such as health information, biometric data, caste or religion, sexual orientation or financial account passwords. Please do not send it to us. If we add analytics later: any analytics tool we enable will load only after you consent through the CookieYes banner, and we will update this policy and the Cookie Policy first. ## 4. Why we use your data and our legal basis The table below lists each purpose and the legal ground we rely on. Under the DPDP Act, we process personal data either with your consent or for a "certain legitimate use" under section 7, for example where you have voluntarily provided data for a specific purpose and have not said you object. Under the GDPR/UK GDPR, we rely on the bases in Article 6. PurposeData usedIndia (DPDP Act)EU/UK (GDPR) Replying to contact form messages and emailsName, email, phone, messageConsent (checkbox) / voluntarily provided dataConsent; legitimate interests Processing orders, delivering digital downloads, scheduling sessions and shipping kitsAccount, billing, shipping, order dataVoluntarily provided for the specified purpose; consentPerformance of a contract Payments, invoices, GST and accounting recordsOrder and transaction dataCompliance with law; legitimate useLegal obligation Website security, fraud and spam preventionIP address, logs, login attemptsLegitimate use / legal obligations on reasonable security safeguardsLegitimate interests (keeping the site secure) Remembering your cookie choiceConsent cookieConsent record-keepingLegal obligation (proof of consent) Handling refund, correction, copyright and privacy requestsRequest details, contact dataCompliance with law; voluntarily provided dataLegal obligation; legitimate interests Optional newsletters or marketing emails (only if we offer them and you opt in)Email, nameConsentConsent We make no solely automated decisions with legal or similarly significant effects, and we build no advertising profiles. ## 5. Who we share data with We share personal data only when needed, and only with: - Payment gateways, which process online payments under their own regulatory obligations and privacy policies; - Courier partners, for physical IoT kits only. They receive your name, shipping address, phone number and parcel details; - Hosting and email providers, acting as data processors under confidentiality and security obligations; - Wordfence's threat-intelligence service, which may receive limited security data, such as IP addresses involved in attacks, to identify and block malicious traffic; - Video-conferencing providers, when you join a live online session; - Professional advisers and authorities, under confidentiality or where Indian law requires it, or to establish or defend legal claims; - A successor operator if the site is transferred. It would have to honour this policy. We do not sell personal data, and we do not share it with SJCE, JSS STU, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, KEA, COMEDK, any college or coaching institute, advertisers or data brokers. ## 6. Software that touches personal data The site runs on self-hosted WordPress. WooCommerce handles the cart, checkout, orders and accounts, and keeps that data in our own database. Wordfence provides the firewall, malware scanning and login security (see section 3.2). WP Hide & Security Enhancer hardens default WordPress paths and collects no visitor data. Yoast SEO generates metadata and sitemaps and collects no visitor data. CookieYes runs the consent banner. Our theme's contact form stores messages in our database and emails them to us, with a honeypot instead of a third-party CAPTCHA. ## 7. Images and external content Creative Commons images from Wikimedia Commons are credited and hosted on our own server, so viewing them does not send your IP address to Wikimedia. When you follow an external link, the site you visit receives your IP address and browser information under its own policy. ## 8. How long we keep data DataRetention period Contact form messages and general correspondenceUp to 24 months after our last exchange, then deleted, unless the message relates to an order or a legal matter Order, invoice and payment recordsFor as long as Indian tax, GST and accounting laws require (generally up to eight years), then deleted or anonymised Customer accountsUntil you ask us to delete the account, or after 3 years of inactivity, subject to the order-record retention above. We will notify you before deleting an inactive account where the law requires it. Service-delivery materials (for example, mentoring drafts you send)Up to 6 months after the service ends, unless you ask us to delete them sooner Security, firewall and server logsOne year, in line with the minimum log retention set by the DPDP Rules, 2025, then deleted, unless a log is needed longer to investigate a specific incident Cookie consent recordUp to 12 months, after which the banner asks again Local storage preferencesOn your device until you clear them. We never hold them. ## 9. Your rights under Indian law (DPDP Act 2023) As a Data Principal under the DPDP Act, you have the right to: - Access information: obtain a summary of the personal data we process about you, the processing activities, and the identities of other Data Fiduciaries and Data Processors we have shared it with. - Correction, completion, updating and erasure: ask us to correct inaccurate data, complete incomplete data, update it, or erase data that is no longer needed, unless we must keep it by law. - Withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time, as easily as you gave it. Withdrawal does not affect processing that happened before it. - Grievance redressal: have your complaint handled by us, and escalate it to the Data Protection Board of India if you are not satisfied. - Nomination: nominate another person to exercise your rights if you die or become incapacitated. We respond within the period set by the DPDP Rules, 2025 (no more than 90 days), and usually much sooner. Data Principals also have duties under section 15 of the Act, such as not filing false complaints or impersonating others. ## 10. Your rights under the GDPR and UK GDPR If you are in the EU, the European Economic Area or the UK, you have the right to: - access your personal data and receive a copy; - have inaccurate data rectified; - have data erased ("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances; - restrict processing in certain circumstances; - receive data you provided in a portable, machine-readable format; - object to processing based on legitimate interests; - withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent; - lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority, or with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK. We respond to GDPR requests within one month. We may extend this by two further months for complex requests, and if we do, we will tell you why. International transfers: we are based in India (courts of Mysuru, Karnataka), and our providers may process data in India or elsewhere. For transfers of EU/UK data to countries without an adequacy decision, we rely on recognised safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (with the UK Addendum), or on legal derogations such as contractual necessity. ## 11. Notice to California residents (CCPA/CPRA) To the extent the CCPA/CPRA applies to us: in the last 12 months we collected identifiers (name, email, phone, IP address), customer records (billing and shipping address), commercial information (purchases), internet activity (security logs) and, only if you volunteered it, education information (such as an entrance-exam rank range). We collected it from you, from your device and from payment gateways (payment status only), for the purposes in section 4. - We do not sell personal information and do not share it for cross-context behavioural advertising, including that of consumers under 16. We do not use sensitive personal information in ways that give rise to a right to limit. - You have the right to know and access, delete and correct your personal information, and not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. You may use an authorised agent. We may verify the agent's authority and your identity. - If we ever begin selling or sharing, we will honour Global Privacy Control signals as opt-out requests. We respond to verifiable requests within 45 days, extendable once by 45 days with notice. ## 12. How to exercise your rights - Email hello@sjcemysore.org with the subject "Privacy request" and say which right you want to exercise. - Tell us the email address you used with us and, for order-related requests, your order number. - We may ask for a little more information to verify your identity. This stops someone else from obtaining your data. We will not ask for more than we need. - We will acknowledge your request promptly and reply within the time the applicable law allows. Exercising your rights is free. We may refuse or charge a reasonable fee only where the law allows, for example for manifestly unfounded or repeated requests, and we will explain why. If you have an account, you can view and edit most of your details yourself under My Account. You can change cookie choices at any time through the "Cookie settings" link in the footer, clear dark-mode, text-size and reading-list data by clearing site data in your browser, and unsubscribe from any marketing email using its link. ## 13. Children and young users Many engineering aspirants are under 18, and the DPDP Act requires verifiable consent from a parent or lawful guardian before a child's personal data is processed. Anyone may read the site, but users under 18 should not create an account, place an order or submit the contact form without a parent or guardian. Orders for services used by a minor, such as a counselling session for a Class 12 student, must be placed by the parent or guardian, who consents to the processing of the child's data, and we may ask them to confirm this. We do not track children, monitor their behaviour or show them targeted advertising. If we learn that we hold a child's data without the required consent, we will delete it. ## 14. Grievance Officer As required by the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made under it, and by the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, and consistent with the DPDP Act, 2023, we have designated a Grievance Officer. Their contact details are: Grievance Officer — SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) - Address: Mysuru, Karnataka, India - Email: hello@sjcemysore.org (subject line: "Grievance") - Phone: (phone available on request via the contact form) We will acknowledge your grievance within 48 hours and aim to resolve it within one month of receiving it, in line with the IT Rules 2011 and the E-Commerce Rules. Where the DPDP Rules set a different period, we meet the stricter one. If you are not satisfied, you can escalate a personal-data complaint to the Data Protection Board of India after using our grievance process. Consumer complaints may also be raised through the National Consumer Helpline. ## 15. How we protect your data We use HTTPS across the whole site, the Wordfence firewall, malware scanning and login security (including two-factor authentication options for administrators), WP Hide & Security Enhancer hardening, salted password hashes, least-privilege administrator access, regular updates and backups, and self-hosted assets with no third-party trackers. No system is perfectly secure. If a personal data breach occurs, we will notify the Data Protection Board of India and the affected Data Principals as the DPDP Rules require (including a detailed report to the Board within 72 hours of becoming aware of it, unless the Board allows longer). Where the GDPR applies, we notify the supervisory authority within 72 hours where required, and affected individuals when the risk to them is high. ## 16. Changes to this policy We will update this policy when our practices or the law change, including as the remaining DPDP provisions come into force by May 2027. The "last updated" date shows the current version. We will notify you of significant changes and ask for fresh consent where the law requires it. ## 17. Related policies Read this policy together with our Cookie Policy, Terms and Conditions, Refund Policy and Disclaimer. For any question, contact us or email hello@sjcemysore.org. --- # Refund & Cancellation Policy URL: https://sjcemysore.org/refund-policy/ This refund and cancellation policy explains when and how you can cancel an order, return a product or get a refund for services bought from SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) on SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org). Our services cover digital downloads, a physical kit shipped within India, and live sessions on scheduled dates. Each type has its own rules, set out below. All prices and refunds are in Indian Rupees (INR). These services are sold by SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), an independent operator. They are not sold by SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, which cannot process refunds for us. - Digital GATE kit: full refund within 7 days if you have not downloaded it, or if a file is defective and we cannot fix it. - Physical IoT kit: report damage, defects or missing parts within 48 hours of delivery. Unused kits can be returned within 7 days of delivery. - Live sessions, bootcamp and tour: full refund if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start. Reschedule or partial refund closer to the date. - If we cancel: you always get a full refund or a free reschedule, whichever you choose. - Timeline: refunds are initiated within 7 working days of approval, back to the original payment method. - How to ask: email hello@sjcemysore.org with your order number. - Last updated: 30 October 2026 ## General principles - This policy applies to orders placed through our WooCommerce shop at /services/. - Nothing in this policy limits your statutory rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, or the consumer laws of your country of residence. Where the law gives you more, the law applies. - We do not offer refunds based on outcomes outside our control, such as your KCET or COMEDK rank, your seat allotment, a placement result, a GATE score or a journal's decision. Our Terms and Conditions explain that no service guarantees these outcomes. - Duplicate payments, such as being charged twice for one order because of a gateway error, are always refunded in full once we confirm them. ## Digital products: GATE preparation starter kit The GATE preparation starter kit is delivered as a download right after payment. Digital files cannot be "returned" once downloaded, so: SituationOutcome You ask to cancel within 7 days of purchase and have not downloaded any fileFull refund A file is corrupt, will not open, or is materially different from the product descriptionWe send a working file or a corrected version. If we cannot fix the problem within 7 days of your report, we give a full refund. You bought the same kit twice by mistakeFull refund of the duplicate order The kit has been downloaded and works as described, but you changed your mindNot refundable Our download logs, kept in WooCommerce, show whether and when a file was downloaded. Before you buy, please read the product page carefully. It lists the contents, the format and the device requirements. ## Physical products: IoT engineering project kit The IoT engineering project kit is shipped within India. It includes hardware components and access to guided online lessons. ### Damaged, defective, wrong or missing items - Please record an unboxing video or take photographs when you open the parcel. - Tell us within 48 hours of delivery at hello@sjcemysore.org. Include your order number, a description of the problem, and photos or the video. - Once we verify the problem, we will send a replacement part or kit at no cost to you. If we cannot replace it, we will give a full refund, including shipping charges. - If we ask you to return the faulty item, we arrange or pay for the return shipping. ### Change-of-mind returns - You may return an unused kit, with all components and in its original packaging, within 7 days of delivery. - Email us first to get return instructions. Parcels sent back without notice may not be accepted. - You pay the return shipping cost. The original shipping charge is not refunded. - When we receive the kit and check it, we refund the product price. If you have already accessed the online lessons included with the kit, we may deduct a reasonable amount for them, and we will tell you the amount before the deduction. - Kits that have been soldered, modified, damaged by misuse or wrong wiring, or are missing components cannot be returned for change-of-mind reasons. ### Cancelling before dispatch You can cancel a kit order free of charge at any time before we dispatch it. Once it has been shipped, the return rules above apply. If a cash-on-delivery parcel is refused without a valid reason, we may decline cash on delivery for your future orders. ### Warranty on components Electronic components are tested before dispatch. If a component fails under normal, correct use within 30 days of delivery, tell us and we will replace it. This does not cover damage caused by incorrect wiring, over-voltage, short circuits, water or physical damage. ## Live services: counselling, mentoring, bootcamp and tour ### Admission counselling session and research paper mentoring (1:1) When you cancel or rescheduleOutcome 72 hours or more before the sessionFull refund, or one free reschedule Between 24 and 72 hours beforeOne free reschedule, or a 50% refund Less than 24 hours before, or no-showNo refund. We may offer a reschedule at our discretion, for example in a documented emergency. For research paper mentoring packages with several sessions, we refund unused sessions pro rata if you cancel at least 72 hours before the next session. Sessions already held, and written feedback already delivered, are not refundable. The admission counselling session is guidance only. Seat allotment, counselling rounds and fee payments to institutions happen on the official KEA or COMEDK portals and are outside our control. We cannot refund, and are not responsible for, any fee you pay to an institution or authority. ### Placement readiness bootcamp (6 weeks) When you cancelOutcome 7 days or more before the cohort startsFull refund, or a free transfer to a later cohort Less than 7 days before the start, or before the end of week 150% refund, or a free transfer to a later cohort (one transfer only) After week 1No refund. You keep access to the sessions and materials for the rest of the cohort. ### Mysuru campus & heritage tour SituationOutcome You cancel 72 hours or more before the tourFull refund You cancel between 24 and 72 hours before50% refund, or a free move to another date You cancel less than 24 hours before, or do not turn upNo refund We cancel because of heavy rain, safety concerns, public restrictions or access changesFull refund, or a free move to another date, whichever you choose The tour covers public areas only. If a particular stop becomes inaccessible on the day, for example because of an event or a decision by its authorities, we will substitute a comparable stop. A minor change to the route is not grounds for a refund. ### If we cancel or cannot deliver If we cancel any live session, bootcamp or tour, or cannot deliver it as described, you choose between a full refund and a free reschedule. If a technical problem on our side stops a session from taking place, the session will be rescheduled at no cost. If a session is disrupted by a problem on your side, such as your internet connection or device, we will try to help, but we cannot guarantee a free repeat. ## How to request a cancellation or refund - Email hello@sjcemysore.org with the subject "Refund request – order #[number]", or call (phone available on request via the contact form). - Say which product or session the request is about, the reason, and, for physical kits, attach photos or an unboxing video. - We acknowledge your request within 48 hours and tell you the outcome, normally within 5 working days. - Once a refund is approved, we initiate it within 7 working days. ## How refunds are paid - Online payments (card, UPI, net banking, wallet): refunded to the original payment method through the same payment gateway. After we initiate the refund, banks and card issuers typically take 5–10 working days to credit it, and sometimes longer for international cards. - Bank transfer: refunded by bank transfer to the account that made the payment, or to another account in the payer's name that you confirm in writing. - Cash on delivery: refunded by bank transfer or UPI to an account you nominate. We will never ask for your PIN, OTP or password to process a refund. - Refunds are made in INR. We are not responsible for exchange-rate differences or charges applied by your bank on international transactions. - Where we have to deduct anything, such as unused sessions or return shipping, we show you the calculation before processing the refund. ## Chargebacks If something has gone wrong, please contact us first. Most problems can be resolved quickly. If you raise a chargeback with your bank while a refund request is already open with us, the refund may be delayed while the bank's process runs. ## Grievances If you are not satisfied with how your request was handled, write to our Grievance Officer at hello@sjcemysore.org (subject "Grievance") or Mysuru, Karnataka, India. We acknowledge grievances within 48 hours and aim to resolve them within one month. You may also contact the National Consumer Helpline or the appropriate Consumer Commission. See also our Shipping & Delivery Policy and Terms and Conditions. --- # Shipping & Delivery Policy URL: https://sjcemysore.org/shipping-policy/ This shipping and delivery policy explains how SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) delivers what you buy on SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org). The IoT project kit is shipped across India. Digital products are delivered as downloads. Live sessions, the bootcamp and the heritage tour are delivered on scheduled dates. It covers dispatch times, delivery estimates, charges, tracking, cash on delivery and what to do if something goes wrong. We are an independent operator, and orders are fulfilled by us, not by SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha. - Physical shipping: IoT engineering project kit only, within India only. - Dispatch: usually within 2–4 working days of order confirmation. - Delivery: typically 3–10 working days after dispatch, depending on your PIN code. - Charges: shown at checkout before you pay. There are no hidden fees. - Digital kit: download link right after successful payment. - Live services: joining details are emailed before the scheduled date. - Last updated: 30 October 2026 ## What we deliver and how ServiceDelivery methodWhen IoT engineering project kitCourier to your address in India, plus online lesson access by emailDispatch in 2–4 working days GATE preparation starter kitDownload link on the order confirmation page, by email and in My AccountImmediately after payment is confirmed Admission counselling sessionOnline video call or phone callOn the scheduled date and time Research paper mentoringOnline sessions plus written feedback by emailOn the agreed schedule Placement readiness bootcampLive online sessions over six weeksOn the published cohort dates Mysuru campus & heritage tourIn person, starting from a meeting point in MysuruOn the booked date ## Shipping the IoT project kit ### Where we ship We ship to most serviceable PIN codes in India through established courier and logistics partners. When you enter your address at checkout, the site checks whether your PIN code is serviceable. Some remote areas, island territories or restricted zones may not be serviceable, or may take longer. If we cannot deliver to your address, we will tell you and refund you in full. We do not ship outside India. International visitors can still buy digital products and online live services. ### Processing and dispatch - Orders are processed on working days (Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays). - Prepaid orders are usually dispatched within 2–4 working days after payment is confirmed. - Bank-transfer orders are dispatched after the funds reach our account. - Cash-on-delivery orders may be confirmed by phone or email before dispatch. - During busy periods, such as the start of a semester or a festival season, or if a component is temporarily out of stock, dispatch may take longer. We will email you if your order is delayed by more than 3 working days beyond the normal window. ### Delivery times DestinationTypical delivery after dispatch Mysuru and other parts of Karnataka2–5 working days Metro cities and state capitals3–7 working days Other serviceable PIN codes5–10 working days Remote areas and the North-East, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh7–14 working days, where serviceable These are estimates, not guarantees. Courier delays caused by weather, strikes, regional restrictions, festivals or other events beyond our control can happen. ### Shipping charges The shipping charge for your PIN code, and any free-shipping offer that applies, is calculated and shown at checkout before you pay. If cash on delivery is offered, a cash-on-delivery handling fee may apply, and if so it is shown at checkout. Prices are in Indian Rupees (INR), and applicable taxes are shown on the order and invoice. ### Cash on delivery Cash on delivery may be offered for some PIN codes and order values. Please keep the exact amount ready. Couriers may not carry change, and they cannot accept card payments unless your courier says otherwise. If a COD parcel is refused without a valid reason, the return-to-origin costs are high for us, and we may require prepayment for future orders. ### Tracking your order When your kit is dispatched, we email you the courier name and tracking number. Tracking is also shown in your order under My Account. Tracking may take up to 24 hours to update after dispatch. ### Delivery attempts and address changes - Please give a complete address, including landmark and PIN code, and a reachable mobile number. The courier may call before delivery. - Couriers usually make up to three delivery attempts. If all of them fail, the parcel is returned to us. We can re-ship it once you pay the additional shipping cost, or refund the product price minus the shipping costs incurred. - To change the delivery address, email hello@sjcemysore.org before dispatch. After dispatch, we will try to help, but changes depend on the courier. - For a delivery to a hostel or PG accommodation, make sure the name on the order matches the name the security desk or warden will recognise. ### Receiving your parcel Before signing, check that the outer packaging is intact. If it is visibly damaged or tampered with, note this with the courier or refuse the parcel, and tell us straight away. We recommend recording an unboxing video. If anything is damaged or missing, report it within 48 hours of delivery as described in our Refund & Cancellation Policy, and we will send a replacement. ### Lost parcels If tracking shows no movement for 7 working days, or the parcel is marked delivered but you did not receive it, contact us. We will raise a trace with the courier. If the courier confirms the parcel is lost, we will send a replacement or give a full refund. ## Delivering digital products - After your payment is confirmed, the download link appears on the order confirmation page and is sent to your email. It also appears under My Account → Downloads. - Download links may have a limited number of downloads or an expiry period. Any limits are stated on the product page. Please save your files to a safe place. - If you paid by bank transfer, the download becomes available once we have confirmed the payment. - If the email does not arrive, check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, contact hello@sjcemysore.org with your order number. - Download links are personal to you. Sharing them breaches our Terms and Conditions. ## Delivering live sessions, the bootcamp and the tour - Booking confirmation: after payment, you receive an email confirming your booking. For 1:1 sessions, we contact you to agree a time if you did not choose one at checkout. - Online sessions: the meeting link, or the phone arrangement, is emailed in advance, normally at least 24 hours before the session. You need a stable internet connection and a device with a microphone. All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST). - Bootcamp: the cohort schedule, session links and materials are shared by email before week 1. - Heritage tour: the meeting point, start time, duration and what to bring (comfortable footwear, water, sun or rain protection) are emailed after booking. The tour visits public areas in Mysuru and publicly accessible areas around the campus only, and is not organised by the university. - Rescheduling: rescheduling, cancellations and weather-related changes are covered in the Refund & Cancellation Policy. ## Questions about delivery Contact SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) at hello@sjcemysore.org or (phone available on request via the contact form), or by post at Mysuru, Karnataka, India. Please quote your order number. For complaints, see the Grievance Officer details in our Terms and Conditions. --- # Terms and Conditions URL: https://sjcemysore.org/terms-and-conditions/ These terms and conditions govern your use of SJCE Mysore at sjcemysore.org and any purchase of services or products from SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), the independent operator of this website. Please read them carefully. By browsing the site, creating an account or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these terms. SJCE Mysore is an independent information resource. It is not the official website of Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and it is not endorsed by them. - Operator: SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org), Mysuru, Karnataka, India. Email hello@sjcemysore.org, phone (phone available on request via the contact form). - Not official: nothing on this site is an official notice of any college, university or government body. - Services: admission counselling, a placement bootcamp, a heritage walking tour, research mentoring, a digital GATE starter kit and a physical IoT project kit, all sold by us and not by any institution. - Prices: in Indian Rupees (INR), as shown at checkout, with applicable taxes indicated. - No guaranteed outcomes: we do not guarantee admissions, seat allotments, placements, GATE scores or publication. - Governing law: India (courts of Mysuru, Karnataka). - Last updated: 30 October 2026 ## 1. Definitions - "Site" means sjcemysore.org and all its pages, including the article library, heritage archive and shop. - "We", "us", "our" and "Operator" mean SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org). - "You" and "User" mean anyone who visits the site or buys from us. Where a parent or guardian buys for a minor, "you" includes both of them. - "Services" means the paid offerings listed on /services/, whether digital, physical or live. - "Content" means the text, guides, compilations, graphics, layouts and other material on the site. ## 2. Independent status and non-affiliation The domain sjcemysore.org once hosted SJCE's website. Today it is run by SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) as an independent heritage archive and guide. We are not affiliated with, authorised by, sponsored by or endorsed by SJCE, JSS STU, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Visvesvaraya Technological University, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), COMEDK, AICTE or any other institution or authority. References to those bodies are for identification, history and information only. Their names, logos and marks belong to their respective owners. For official and current information on admissions, fees, seat matrices, examinations, results, certificates and notices, always use the official sources, such as JSS STU at jssstuniv.in, KEA at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and COMEDK at comedk.org. Never pay an admission fee, capitation, donation or "seat booking" amount to us or to anyone claiming to act for this site. We do not sell seats and cannot influence any allotment. ## 3. Eligibility and accounts - You must be at least 18 years old and able to enter into a binding contract under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 to buy from us. Users under 18 may browse the site, but purchases must be made by a parent or lawful guardian, who accepts these terms and consents to the processing of the minor's data as described in our Privacy Policy. - If you create an account, give accurate information and keep your password confidential. You are responsible for activity under your account. Tell us promptly at hello@sjcemysore.org if you suspect unauthorised use. - We may suspend or close accounts used for fraud, abuse, scraping, attacks on the site or breaches of these terms. ## 4. Acceptable use When you use the site, you agree not to: - break any applicable law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the rules made under it; - try to gain unauthorised access to the site, its server, accounts or database, or interfere with its security features, including the Wordfence firewall and other security tools; - run automated scraping, bulk downloading, vulnerability scanning or denial-of-service activity against the site; - submit spam, malware, unlawful, defamatory, obscene or infringing material through the contact form or any other channel; - impersonate any person or institution, or misrepresent your connection with SJCE, JSS STU or us; - present our content as an official notice of any institution, or use it to mislead admission seekers; - resell, share or publicly distribute paid materials, such as the GATE starter kit or bootcamp recordings, without our written permission. ## 5. Content, accuracy and the heritage archive We research our articles carefully and fact-check them, as described in our Editorial Policy, but they are general information and not professional, legal or official advice. Admission rules, cut-offs, fees and procedures change every year. Always confirm with the latest official notification before making a decision. Heritage material reflects information as it stood at the time indicated, for example the college's website as archived in 2014. It is kept for historical interest and may no longer be accurate. Our full position is set out in the Disclaimer. ## 6. Intellectual property - Our content: unless stated otherwise, the original text, compilations, design and paid materials on this site are owned by or licensed to SJCE Mysore (sjcemysore.org) and protected by the Copyright Act, 1957 and international copyright law. You may read, print or save a page for personal, non-commercial use, and quote short extracts with a credit and a link to the source page. Any other reproduction needs our written permission. - Third-party material: some images come from Wikimedia Commons or other sources under Creative Commons or public-domain terms. They are credited to their authors and remain subject to their own licences, which take precedence over these terms for that material. - Historical material: institutional names, logos and historical text belong to their respective owners. We reproduce or summarise them for archival, educational, commentary and reference purposes. Rights holders who object can contact us under our DMCA & Copyright Policy. - Paid materials: buying a digital kit, bootcamp access or session notes gives you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use them for your own preparation. Ownership of the intellectual property stays with us. ## 7. Our services We currently offer the following services. Each product page describes what is included, the format and the price. ServiceTypeDelivery Admission counselling session (KCET/COMEDK)Live, 1:1Scheduled online or by phone Placement readiness bootcampLive, cohort-based, 6 weeksOnline sessions on published dates Mysuru campus & heritage tourLive, in personGuided walk on a scheduled date, public areas only Research paper mentoringLive, 1:1Scheduled online sessions and written feedback GATE preparation starter kitDigital productDownload link after payment IoT engineering project kitPhysical product plus online lessonsShipped within India ### 7.1 What our services are not - Counselling is independent guidance based on public information and your preferences. It is not a seat booking, not an official KEA or COMEDK service, and not a guarantee of any college, branch or seat. 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For students, these links often decide how employable they are at graduation. This guide explains how such partnerships work, what SJCE's archived records show about them, what the current AICTE and apprenticeship rules require, and how to judge a college's industry connections for yourself. - Sponsored labs at SJCE: the 2014 website listed industry-sponsored laboratories set up with Philips, HP, Cisco, Bosch Rexroth, Nokia and Schneider. - Dedicated cell: SJCE ran an Industry–Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) for training, consultancy, sponsored R&D, industrial visits, guest lectures and curriculum input. - Internships: AICTE's internship policy expects B.Tech students to complete roughly 600–700 hours of internship-type work, with 14–20 credits from internships, projects and related activities. - Apprenticeships: the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), under the Apprentices Act, 1961, offers 6 to 12 months of paid on-the-job training for graduates and diploma holders. The Government of India reimburses part of the stipend to the employer. - Local ecosystem: Mysuru's employers include IT firms such as Infosys and Wipro, engineering and manufacturing companies such as BEML and JK Tyre, and industrial belts such as Nanjangud. ## What an industry–institute partnership actually is The 2014 SJCE website described its IIPC as "a dedicated cell to promote the close interaction of industry and various departments of the institute". The cell facilitated consultancy, sponsored R&D projects, and industrial and academic training "not prescribed in the syllabus", along with industrial exhibitions and interaction meets. It began by working with industries in and around Karnataka and planned to expand across India and abroad. Its stated objectives are a useful checklist of what a healthy partnership covers: - Industrial training and student projects in companies, industry study tours, and placements. - Joint research with R&D organisations involving faculty, scientists, students and research scholars. - Faculty exchange: industry professionals as visiting or adjunct faculty, and teachers deputed to industry. - Curriculum development with industry experts, plus soft-skills workshops. - Regular guest lectures by academics and industry leaders. - Technical festivals, open houses and student design competitions. - Services to industry, such as library and information access. The archive also records that the cell was active. For 2010-11 it lists two entrepreneurship awareness programmes reaching 440 students, two industrial visits with 65 participants, a competency-development programme for 90 students, and four technical festivals or competitions with 300 participants. These are small but concrete numbers, the kind of evidence worth asking any college for today. Our industry partnership page collects the archived material. ## Industry-sponsored laboratories: how they work In a sponsored lab, a company provides equipment, software, training material or certification pathways, and the college provides space, staff and students. SJCE's archived list of industry-sponsored laboratories shows the range such labs can cover: Sponsor (as listed in 2014)Typical technology areaWhat students typically gain from labs of this kind PhilipsElectronics, lighting and healthcare technologyHands-on electronics and embedded design exposure HPComputing hardware and systemsSystems, computing and IT infrastructure practice CiscoNetworkingRouter and switch configuration, often linked to structured networking curricula Bosch RexrothHydraulics, pneumatics, drives and automationIndustrial automation and fluid-power training on real hardware NokiaMobile and telecommunicationsCommunication systems and mobile application work SchneiderElectrical distribution and automationPower, control and automation equipment practice The "technology area" column describes each company's general field. It is not a record of the exact equipment in each SJCE lab, which the archive doesn't detail. Some vendor programmes come with structured curricula. Cisco's Networking Academy, for example, has run since 1997. Sponsored labs work best when faculty are trained to use them, the equipment is kept up to date, and lab work is built into the regular syllabus rather than kept for demonstrations. Ask at counselling: "Which industry labs are working today, which semesters use them, and do students get any certification?" A lab installed fifteen years ago with no upgrades is a plaque on a wall, not a partnership. Photo: Robolab tech, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ## Internships: what AICTE expects AICTE's internship policy made internships a formal part of engineering degrees. Its key points: - Credits and hours: a B.Tech programme may count 14–20 credits from internships, entrepreneurship, project work, seminars and training. One credit equals at least 40–45 hours of work, which comes to about 600–700 hours in total. - Activity points: separately, regular four-year students must earn 100 activity points (75 for lateral-entry students) through prescribed activities. These don't count towards grades. - Types allowed: internships in industry, government, NGOs, MSMEs and rural settings. Research and inter- or intra-institutional work counts too. Students may also choose innovation, IPR and entrepreneurship activities, such as building a product or registering a start-up. - Role of the Training & Placement Officer: requests internship slots from industry, allocates students transparently, and certifies completion. Each faculty mentor supervises up to around 20 students. - Evaluation: industry feedback, a daily diary, possible surprise monitoring visits, and a final seminar and viva on the internship report. After semesterSuggested durationTypical activity 2nd3–4 weeksInter- or intra-institutional activities: skill training, incubation-cell work, competitions 4th4–6 weeksIndustry, government, NGO, MSME or rural internship, or innovation and entrepreneurship work 6th4–6 weeksAs above. Often the most important internship for placements 8th3–4 weeksProject work and seminar Individual universities and autonomous institutions set their own exact schemes within AICTE's framework, so follow your institution's regulations. Longer internships are increasingly common in the final year. The 2014 SJCE placement page already noted companies offering six-month or one-year internships to final-year postgraduate students, which could convert to full-time jobs after good performance. ## Apprenticeships under NATS Internships are part of the degree. Apprenticeships come after it, or sometimes alongside it as "sandwich" training. The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) runs under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and covers graduate, technician (diploma) and vocational categories, including "sandwich" students: - Duration: 6 months to 1 year of on-the-job training in an establishment. - Stipend: apprentices are paid at least the minimum stipend for their category, and the Government of India reimburses 50% of it to the employer. - Certificate: a Certificate of Proficiency from the Government of India, which counts as work experience. A job afterwards is not guaranteed. - Administration: regional Boards of Apprenticeship Training (North, South, East and West), and an online NATS portal where establishments and students register. For graduates who didn't get a campus offer, especially in core branches like mechanical, electrical and civil, a NATS apprenticeship at a manufacturing company or public-sector unit is often a good bridge to a permanent job. ## Other forms of partnership that matter - Consultancy and testing: faculty and labs test materials, calibrate instruments or solve design problems for companies. The archived SJCE site listed an electronics and calibration centre, a product development centre and consultancy services. - Induction and corporate training: SJCE once ran induction training for new recruits of companies such as Hindustan Computers Limited and Bharat Earth Movers, along with courses for working professionals with SJCE-STEP. - Sponsored research: companies or agencies fund specific projects, often employing students as project assistants. The 2014 notice board included a junior research fellow post on a DRDO-funded project. - Adjunct faculty and Boards of Studies: industry experts teaching electives or shaping the syllabus, which is easier in autonomous institutions. - Incubation: campus incubators link student founders with industry mentors and customers. See our guide to SJCE-STEP and India's STEPs. ## The Mysuru industry ecosystem Mysuru has its own industrial base, which makes local internships and visits more realistic than in many smaller cities. Tourism and IT are major sectors, and the city has been described as Karnataka's second-largest software exporter after Bengaluru. Large IT firms such as Infosys and Wipro have a presence. Infosys's Mysuru campus is widely known as a major training centre. Engineering and manufacturing companies such as BEML and JK Tyre operate in the city, and the KIADB industrial areas around Mysuru, including Hebbal, along with the Nanjangud belt (home to firms such as Nestlé India and Asian Paints), add more options. Bengaluru is a short trip away by the expressway or train. The 2014 SJCE recruiter list gives a sense of the range of firms that hired from the campus: Akamai, Alcatel-Lucent, BEL, Bosch, Cisco, Delphi, Deloitte, Ericsson, Google and HCL, among others. See our recruiters and placements pages. Hiring lists change every year, so treat them as history, not a promise. ## How students can make the most of industry links - Use every lab you have access to. Ask which industry-sponsored equipment you can use outside scheduled classes, and finish any certification on offer. - Plan internships two semesters ahead. Applications for good summer internships often open months in advance. Keep your CV, GitHub profile or project portfolio current. - Turn visits into contacts. After an industrial visit or guest lecture, write a short thank-you note to the speaker and ask one thoughtful question. - Treat internships as long interviews. Keep the daily diary, document what you built, and ask for written feedback. Many pre-placement offers come from internships. - Join the IIPC or placement cell as a student coordinator. You'll learn how companies think about hiring, and you'll get to know recruiters. - Build placement skills alongside. Aptitude, coding, communication and domain knowledge still decide final offers. Our placement preparation roadmap sets this out year by year, and our placement readiness bootcamp is one structured option if you want extra support. ## Red flags: fake internships and empty partnerships Watch out for: "internship certificates" sold for a fee with no real work; unpaid "internships" that are really unpaid sales or data-entry jobs; companies with no verifiable address or website; and colleges that count logo-only MoUs as partnerships. A genuine internship has a named supervisor, defined tasks and an offer letter on company letterhead. If a company asks you to pay to intern, check carefully before agreeing. When comparing colleges, ask for evidence: the number of students placed in internships last year, a list of active MoUs with activities under each, currently working sponsored labs, and examples of consultancy or sponsored projects. Good institutions will have this data, and many publish it in annual reports or mandatory disclosures. ## Frequently asked questions Q: What is an Industry–Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC)? A: It is a college cell that organises links with industry: internships and industrial training, joint research, consultancy, guest lectures, industrial visits and curriculum input from industry experts. SJCE's archived website describes its own IIPC in detail. Q: Which companies sponsored labs at SJCE? A: The 2014 SJCE website listed industry-sponsored laboratories associated with Philips, HP, Cisco, Bosch Rexroth, Nokia and Schneider. Ask JSS STU directly which labs are active today. Q: Are internships compulsory for engineering students? A: AICTE's internship policy builds internships and related activities into engineering degrees, roughly 600–700 hours for B.Tech. Each university or autonomous institution sets the exact rules, so check your programme regulations. Q: What is the difference between an internship and an apprenticeship? A: An internship is usually a short placement during your degree that counts towards credits. An apprenticeship under NATS is 6 to 12 months of paid, structured training, usually after you graduate, and leads to a Government of India Certificate of Proficiency. Q: Do apprentices under NATS get paid? A: Yes. Apprentices receive a stipend at or above the minimum set for their category, and the Government of India reimburses 50% of it to the employer. Check the current rates on the NATS portal. Q: How can I tell whether a college's industry links are real? A: Ask for specifics: active sponsored labs and which semesters use them, internship numbers, MoUs with documented activities, consultancy projects and recent recruiters. Vague claims and logo walls are not evidence. ## Sources & further reading - AICTE Internship Policy (PDF) - National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS): About the scheme - Cisco Networking Academy - Mysore – Wikipedia (economy and industry) - Hebbal, Mysore – Wikipedia (KIADB industrial area) - NSTEDB: Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park programme - JSS Science and Technology University (official website) --- # Research pathways after B.E.: GATE, M.Tech, M.Sc (Engg) by research, PhD URL: https://sjcemysore.org/research-after-be-mtech-msc-phd-gate/ Research after B.E. is a real option for Indian engineering graduates, but the routes are confusing: GATE, M.Tech, M.Tech (Research) or M.Sc (Engg) by research, direct PhD, fellowships, PGCET. This guide sets out each pathway, what it costs in time, how it is funded and who it suits, using current rules and the research structure that SJCE itself offered. - GATE 2027 is organised by IIT Madras, with exams on 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027 across 30 papers, including a new Robotics and Automation paper. Scores stay valid for three years. - M.Tech funding: AICTE's PG scholarship for GATE-qualified students in AICTE-approved programmes has been ₹12,400 a month for up to 24 months. Check the current scheme notice. - Research master's: IISc relabelled its M.Sc (Engg) degree as M.Tech (Research) in 2022. SJCE offered M.Sc (Engg) by research in all engineering departments. - PhD straight after B.E.: UGC's 2022 PhD regulations allow four-year graduates with at least 75% aggregate (or equivalent) to apply. - PMRF fellowship pays ₹70,000 a month in years 1–2, ₹75,000 in year 3 and ₹80,000 in years 4–5, plus a research grant of ₹2 lakh a year, at participating institutions. ## The main research pathways at a glance PathwayTypical durationEntry routeFundingBest for M.Tech / M.E. (coursework + project)2 yearsGATE, or a state test such as Karnataka PGCETAICTE PG scholarship for GATE-qualified students in eligible programmes; teaching assistantships at some institutesDeeper specialisation, R&D jobs, a stepping stone to a PhD M.Tech (Research) / M.Sc (Engg) by researchUsually 2–3 yearsGATE or institute test plus interviewInstitute or project fellowshipsTesting whether research suits you, with a thesis at the end Direct PhD after B.E.Usually 5 years or moreGATE or NET, or the institute's own entrance and interviewInstitute fellowships, PMRF, project positionsStudents sure about research with a strong academic record PhD after M.TechUsually 3–5 yearsInstitute entrance or interview; some routes accept GATE or NETFellowships, project funding, sponsored seatsFaculty careers, industrial R&D leadership Part-time PhD while workingVariesUniversity entrance plus employer NOCSalary from employerFaculty and industry professionals Durations are typical, not guaranteed. Each institution sets its own minimum and maximum periods. ## GATE: the gateway exam explained The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is run jointly by IISc and the IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board, Ministry of Education. A different institute organises it each year. For GATE 2027, IIT Madras is the organising institute: - Dates: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027, two sessions a day. Results are scheduled for 19 March 2027. - Papers: 30 computer-based papers. Robotics and Automation (RA) is new, and Textile Engineering has moved into the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper as a section. - Syllabus: revised for the first time in five years, so download the new syllabus for your paper. Don't rely on old coaching notes. - Validity: a GATE score is valid for three years from the date results are announced. Registration for GATE 2027 has closed. If you're in your pre-final year now, plan for GATE 2028 and watch for the notification, usually released in the second half of the year. A good GATE score is useful for: - M.Tech admission at IITs, NITs, IISc and many state institutions; - scholarships for postgraduate study, such as the AICTE PG scholarship; - PhD admission at many institutes, sometimes with a shorter selection process; - recruitment at several public sector undertakings that have shortlisted using GATE scores. Each PSU sets its own rules in its recruitment notice. Preparation tip: GATE rewards fundamentals from your second and third years, such as engineering mathematics, core subjects and general aptitude, much more than last-minute cramming. Start revising the core subjects during your 5th semester and take full-length mock tests in the final months. If you want a structured plan, our GATE preparation starter kit is one option. Official syllabi and past papers on the GATE website are the essential free resource. Photo: Mukeshdutta12, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ## M.Tech routes in Karnataka For students who want to stay in the state, the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) runs PGCET for admission to M.E./M.Tech, MBA and MCA. For 2026, the PGCET M.E./M.Tech test covered only a few streams (civil, computer science, mechanical and electrical), with MBA and MCA tests on a separate day. KEA's guidance said candidates with a valid GATE score in engineering did not need to write PGCET to apply for M.E./M.Tech admission under VTU. Rules change each year, so check the current KEA notification. SJCE's own history shows how established these routes are. The 2014 archive lists M.Tech seats filled by the Government of Karnataka through KEA, a "GATE stipend online entry" notice for second-year GATE students, and a Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) M.Tech in software engineering for teachers. M.Tech programmes then included industrial electronics, industrial structures, network and internet engineering, environmental engineering, maintenance engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, biomedical signal processing and instrumentation, energy systems and management, polymer science and biotechnology. For today's offerings, see the official JSS STU website and our postgraduate programmes page. AICTE PG scholarship: GATE-qualified students admitted to full-time postgraduate programmes at AICTE-approved institutions have been eligible for ₹12,400 a month for up to 24 months, or until the course ends if that is sooner. Eligibility conditions apply, so read the current scheme document on the AICTE portal before you count on it. ## Research master's: M.Sc (Engg) and M.Tech (Research) A research master's is the least known route and often the most useful one. The degree is earned mainly through a thesis: you take a few courses, then spend most of your time on a supervised research problem. It suits graduates who want to test whether they enjoy research before committing to a five-year PhD. - Naming: IISc relabelled its M.Sc (Engg) as M.Tech (Research) by a notification dated 2 March 2022, applied to students admitted from 2016. Other institutions use "MS by Research" or keep "M.Sc (Engg)". - At SJCE: the archived site lists "M.Sc. [Engg] by research – All Engineering Departments" and PhD programmes in all departments, plus sponsored research projects. Course-work examinations for PhD and M.Sc (Engg) by research candidates were notified alongside regular exams. - JSS Research Foundation: set up by JSS Mahavidyapeetha in 2000-01 and affiliated to the University of Mysore from 2001-02. It offered PhD and M.Sc (Engg) by research degrees in areas such as computer science, electronic science, environmental science, polymer science, management studies and urban and rural planning. A strong research master's thesis, ideally with a publication, can be a better springboard to a funded PhD in India or abroad than a coursework M.Tech with a routine project. ## Going straight to a PhD after B.E. Indian rules now support moving directly from a four-year B.E./B.Tech to a PhD. The UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022 made graduates of four-year undergraduate programmes with at least 75% aggregate marks, or an equivalent grade, eligible for PhD admission. Below that, a one-year master's after a four-year degree, with at least 55%, also qualifies. Universities may admit students through their own entrance test, and part-time PhDs are allowed for working professionals with an employer's no-objection certificate. Engineering institutes such as the IITs and IISc have long admitted strong B.Tech graduates to PhD programmes, usually after GATE screening or their own tests and interviews. Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF): India's best-known doctoral fellowship. It pays ₹70,000 a month in the first two years, ₹75,000 in the third and ₹80,000 in the fourth and fifth, plus a research grant of ₹2 lakh a year for up to five years. It is open at participating institutions, including the IITs, IISc, IISERs and selected NITs and central universities, through direct entry (at the start of a PhD) and lateral entry (within the first two years of a PhD). Eligibility and seat availability change between cycles. The PMRF website currently notes that sanctioned seats are filled pending further approval, so check before you plan around it. ## Choosing a supervisor and institute Your supervisor matters more than the institute's ranking. Before you accept an offer: - Read the group's recent papers. Check whether the work is active, published in reasonable venues, and close to what you want to do. - Talk to current students. Ask how often they meet the supervisor, how long PhDs typically take in the group, and where graduates have gone. - Check funding for all years. Find out whether the fellowship comes from the institute, a project with an end date, or a national scheme, and what happens if a project grant ends. - Look at equipment and computing. Experimental work needs working labs. Computational work needs access to adequate computing resources. - Understand the milestones. Course work, comprehensive exams, progress reviews and publication requirements before thesis submission. ## Building a research profile during your B.E. Admissions panels look for evidence that you can do research, not only good marks. Start early: - Use research internships: AICTE's internship policy counts research and project work at institutions as well as industry placements, and summers after the fourth and sixth semesters suit lab internships at IISc, IITs or national laboratories. - Do a serious final-year project: choose a faculty member who publishes, aim for a conference paper, and write the report as a proper paper. - Take online courses with exams: proctored courses in maths, programming or your core subject strengthen your fundamentals and show initiative. - Learn scientific writing: literature review, referencing and LaTeX. Ask your project guide to review a draft paper, and use your college library's writing and reference-management resources. - Join professional societies: IEEE, ISTE and similar chapters run paper contests and talks. See our professional bodies page. ## A suggested timeline from 3rd year to admission WhenWhat to do 5th semesterPick a GATE paper. Start revising core subjects. Approach faculty about research projects. Summer after 6th semesterResearch internship at a lab or institute. Shortlist programmes and supervisors. 7th semester (Aug–Oct)Register for GATE. Take full-length mock tests. Start the final-year project with a publishable goal. FebruaryWrite GATE. Keep up project work. March–JuneGATE results. Apply for M.Tech, research master's and PhD programmes. Attend tests and interviews. Track PGCET if you're considering Karnataka seats. July–AugustAccept an offer, complete scholarship or fellowship paperwork, and join. For the wider research context on campus, see our research page. If you're still deciding between research and a job, our placement preparation roadmap shows how to keep both options open. ## Frequently asked questions Q: Do I need GATE for an M.Tech in Karnataka? A: Not always. KEA runs PGCET for M.E./M.Tech admissions, and for 2026 it said candidates with a valid GATE score did not need to write PGCET to apply under VTU. GATE is also needed for the AICTE PG scholarship. Check the current KEA notification. Q: How long is a GATE score valid? A: Three years from the date the results are announced, according to the GATE 2027 organising institute. Individual institutes and PSUs may accept only recent scores, so check each notification. Q: Can I do a PhD directly after B.E.? A: Yes. The UGC's 2022 PhD regulations allow four-year undergraduate degree holders with at least 75% aggregate (or equivalent) to apply, and IITs and IISc admit strong B.Tech graduates to PhD programmes through their own processes. Q: What is the difference between M.Tech and M.Tech (Research)? A: A regular M.Tech is mainly coursework with a project. An M.Tech (Research), called M.Sc (Engg) at many institutes in the past, is mainly a supervised thesis with a smaller set of courses, and it is a natural lead-in to a PhD. Q: How much is the PMRF fellowship? A: ₹70,000 a month in years 1–2, ₹75,000 in year 3 and ₹80,000 in years 4–5, plus a research grant of ₹2 lakh a year, according to the official PMRF website. Seat availability and eligibility change between cycles. Q: Is research a good choice compared with a campus placement? A: It depends on your goals. Research suits people who enjoy open-ended problems and want careers in R&D, academia or deep-tech start-ups. A job gives earlier income and industry experience. Many people work for a few years and then return for a PhD or a part-time research degree. ## Sources & further reading - GATE 2027 official website (IIT Madras) - IIT Madras press release: GATE 2027 dates, syllabus revision and new paper - Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) official website - IISc notification relabelling M.Sc (Engg) as M.Tech (Research), 2022 - ThePrint: UGC's 2022 PhD regulations explained - Careers360: Karnataka PGCET 2026 and GATE candidates - Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) - AICTE Internship Policy (PDF), including research internships --- # What “autonomous” status means for an engineering college and its students URL: https://sjcemysore.org/autonomous-engineering-colleges-explained/ "Autonomous engineering college" is one of the most quoted and least understood labels in Indian engineering admissions. This guide explains what autonomy actually lets a college do under the UGC's 2023 regulations, what stays with the parent university, how it changes exams and the curriculum for students, and what SJCE's own move from VTU autonomy (2007-08) to a university (2016) shows about the system. - Autonomy is academic, not ownership: an autonomous college sets its own syllabus, assessment and examinations, but it remains attached to a parent university. - Who awards the degree: under the UGC 2023 regulations, the parent university awards the degree, with the college's name on the degree certificate. - Current rules: the UGC (Conferment of Autonomous Status upon Colleges and Measures for Maintenance of Standards in Autonomous Colleges) Regulations, 2023, notified in April 2023. - Eligibility snapshot: at least 10 years in existence plus qualifying NAAC or NBA accreditation. Autonomy is granted for five or ten years depending on accreditation, and it can be extended or revoked. - SJCE example: the archived college website says VTU granted SJCE autonomous status from 2007-08. The campus later became JSS Science and Technology University, set up under a 2013 Karnataka Act and renamed from SJCE in 2016. ## Affiliated, autonomous or university: the three models Most Indian engineering students study at one of three kinds of institution. The difference is about who controls the academics: the syllabus, the exams and the degree. FeatureAffiliated collegeAutonomous collegeUniversity (state, private or deemed) SyllabusSet by the affiliating university for all its collegesFramed by the college's own Boards of Studies and Academic CouncilFramed by the university itself Exams and evaluationCommon university exams and valuationThe college sets papers, evaluates and announces resultsThe university conducts its own exams Degree awarded byThe affiliating universityThe parent university, with the college's name on the certificateThe university in its own name Starting new programmesNeeds university approvalMore freedom, within UGC, AICTE and state rulesWithin its Act or statutes and regulator norms Example from SJCE's historySJCE under VTU before 2007-08SJCE as an autonomous college under VTU from 2007-08JSS Science and Technology University from 2016 Autonomous status is often confused with "deemed university" status. They are different. A deemed university awards its own degrees. An autonomous college does not. Its students still graduate with a degree from the parent university, although the college runs almost everything academic. ## What autonomy lets a college do The UGC's 2023 regulations list the main academic and administrative freedoms. Put simply, an autonomous college may: - frame and revise its own syllabi, restructure courses and introduce new ones, including certificate and diploma programmes; - devise its own assessment methods, conduct examinations and notify results; - issue mark sheets and certificates. The degree itself is awarded by the parent university "with the name of the College on the degree certificate"; - stop paying affiliation fees to the parent university; - fix fees as per state government norms and the relevant statutory councils. Autonomy does not remove the college from national regulation. An engineering college still needs AICTE approval for its programmes and must follow state rules on admission quotas and fees. In Karnataka, government-quota engineering seats are still allotted through Karnataka Examination Authority counselling. For aided institutions, the state's grant-in-aid rules continue to apply; the 2014 SJCE website described the college as governed by the Government of Karnataka's grant-in-aid rules. Photo: Mukeshdutta12, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ## How an autonomous college is governed To exercise these powers responsibly, the 2023 regulations require four statutory bodies: - Governing Body: the top decision-making body, with the Principal as Member Secretary. It is reconstituted every five years and meets at least twice a year. - Academic Council: chaired by the Principal. It approves courses, syllabi and evaluation schemes proposed by departments, and can send proposals back with reasons. - Board of Studies: one per department, chaired by the Head of Department. It designs courses and recommends changes to the Academic Council. - Finance Committee: chaired by the Principal. It advises the Governing Body on budgets and audited accounts. Alongside these, an autonomous college typically runs an Examination Cell, which keeps all student evaluation records, and committees for grievance redressal and other functions. When you visit a college, ask whether industry experts and alumni sit on its Boards of Studies. It is a useful sign of how up to date the curriculum is likely to be. ## Who can become autonomous, and for how long The 2023 regulations replaced the 2018 rules and simplified the process. The key points: - Eligible colleges: affiliated or constituent colleges in any discipline, whether government, aided or self-financing, that have existed for at least 10 years. - Accreditation: news coverage of the regulations summarised the bar as NAAC accreditation with an "A" grade (score of 3.01 or above) or NBA accreditation of at least three programmes. The accreditation must be valid for a further year at the time of application. - Direct application: colleges apply to the UGC online. The parent university has 30 days to comment, and if it doesn't respond it is presumed to have no objection. - Duration: autonomy is granted for five years, or ten years for colleges with higher accreditation grades, and can be extended on the same basis. - Accountability: autonomy is automatically withdrawn if the required accreditation lapses, and the UGC can revoke it after a hearing if the college breaches the regulations. How to check a college's status: the UGC publishes a list of autonomous colleges on its website. Cross-check accreditation on the NAAC and NBA websites, and look at the college's latest mandatory disclosure. A brochure saying "autonomous" is not enough, because status can lapse or be time-bound. ## What autonomy changes for students For a student, the label shows up in day-to-day academic life. The 2014 SJCE notice board, written at a time when the college was autonomous under VTU, is a good real-world glossary: - Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE): notices about "CIE and Attendance" and a "Third Test Timetable" show that internal tests through the semester count towards the final grade. - Semester End Examinations (SEE): the college ran its own end-semester exams, labelled "SEE (Autonomous)", with its own room allotments and timetables. - Make-up and supplementary routes: notices list make-up examinations, registration for failed subjects and supplementary courses. An autonomous college can design its own recovery options rather than waiting for a university-wide cycle. - Grades and special grades: a notice on "Eligibility for the award of 'X' grade" shows the college used its own grading rules. - Faster results: provisional results and revaluation ("redressal / retotal") were handled by the college, which often speeds things up. - Bridge courses: "mandatory courses for lateral entry students" show how an autonomous college can fill gaps for diploma holders who join in the second year. The upside is a curriculum that can be updated faster, more electives, industry-linked courses and quicker results. The trade-offs are worth knowing too. Mid-course transfers between colleges can be harder because syllabi differ. Grading standards vary from college to college, so recruiters and universities abroad may look at your transcript more closely. And a lot depends on the quality of the college's own exam system. ## Case study: SJCE's path from VTU autonomy to a university SJCE's history shows the stages clearly. The college was founded in 1963 under JSS Mahavidyapeetha. After Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) was set up, the college was affiliated to it. The archived 2014 website states that VTU "conferred the 'Autonomous status' to the college from the year 2007-08". One page from the same archive refers to autonomy granted in 2006-07 alongside a small group of colleges, so treat 2007-08 as the year autonomy took effect and check official records if the exact sequence matters to you. The college's vision statement in 2014 openly listed the aim "to lead the institutions to qualify as a deemed university". That aim was met by a different route. The Karnataka legislature passed the J.S.S. Science and Technology University Act, 2013 (Karnataka Act 43 of 2013), and the institution was renamed JSS Science and Technology University in 2016, with SJCE continuing as its constituent college. Read the full story in our history of SJCE from 1963 to JSS STU, and see how the World Bank's quality programme fed into this in our TEQIP explainer. ## NEP 2020 and the future of affiliation The National Education Policy 2020 points to a future with far fewer affiliated colleges. It aims to phase out the system of affiliated colleges over fifteen years through graded autonomy. Colleges are meant to reach benchmarks in curriculum, teaching, assessment, governance and finances, and eventually become autonomous degree-granting colleges, with affiliating universities mentoring them along the way. The UGC's 2023 regulations, which make direct application easier and offer ten-year autonomy to well-accredited colleges, are one step in that direction. For students, this means "autonomous" is likely to become more common and less special. The questions that matter will be about quality: accreditation, faculty, labs, results and placements. ## Questions to ask before choosing an autonomous college - Is the autonomy current, and until which year? Check the UGC list. - Which university awards the degree, and what exactly is printed on the degree certificate? - How are CIE and SEE weighted, and what are the attendance rules? - What happens if a student fails a course: make-up exams, supplementary semesters or repeating the course? - How often is the syllabus revised, and are industry members on the Boards of Studies? - Which programmes are NBA-accredited, and what is the NAAC grade? - How are results, revaluation and grade-card corrections handled, and how quickly? If you'd like help comparing colleges during KCET or COMEDK counselling, our independent admission counselling session covers these questions. The official counselling authority's notifications remain the final word. Our Karnataka admissions guide explains the process step by step. ## Frequently asked questions Q: Does an autonomous college give its own degree? A: No. Under the UGC 2023 regulations, the degree is awarded by the parent university, with the college's name on the degree certificate. The college issues mark sheets and runs its own examinations. Q: Is an autonomous college better than an affiliated college? A: Not automatically. Autonomy is usually granted to well-accredited colleges, so it is a positive sign, but it is about academic freedom, not a ranking. Compare accreditation, faculty, infrastructure and outcomes as well. Q: Is autonomous status the same as deemed university status? A: No. A deemed university, like any university, awards its own degrees. An autonomous college stays attached to a parent university that awards the degree, even though the college sets its own syllabus and exams. Q: Can an autonomous college lose its status? A: Yes. Autonomy is granted for a fixed period. It is withdrawn automatically if the required accreditation lapses, and the UGC can revoke it after a hearing if the college violates the regulations. Q: Are admissions to autonomous engineering colleges different? A: Usually not for government-quota seats. In Karnataka, government-quota engineering seats are still allotted through KEA counselling based on KCET ranks, and other quotas follow their own notified processes. Always check the current seat matrix. Q: When did SJCE become autonomous? A: The archived 2014 SJCE website states that VTU conferred autonomous status from the academic year 2007-08. The institution later became JSS Science and Technology University (renamed in 2016), established under a 2013 Karnataka Act. ## Sources & further reading - UGC Autonomous Colleges Regulations, 2023 (full text, PDF) - Careers360: summary of the UGC 2023 autonomy regulations - UGC: list of autonomous colleges - Commentary on NEP 2020's plan to phase out affiliation - India Code: The J.S.S. Science and Technology University Act, 2013 - Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) - JSS Science and Technology University (official website) --- # Student life in Mysuru: housing, costs, food, transport, culture URL: https://sjcemysore.org/student-life-in-mysuru-guide/ Student life in Mysuru is calmer, greener and usually cheaper than life in Bengaluru, but it takes some planning: where to live, how to get around, what to budget for and how to make the most of a city built around palaces, festivals and a strong education culture. This guide is for engineering students and parents arriving in Mysuru, including those heading to the campus that was once SJCE and is now JSS Science and Technology University. - City size: about 9.2 lakh people within city limits at the 2011 Census, and just over 10 lakh in the wider urban area. - Getting there: the 118 km Bengaluru–Mysuru access-controlled expressway opened in March 2023. Mysuru Junction has frequent trains to Bengaluru, including a Vande Bharat service since November 2022. - Getting around: KSRTC city buses, autorickshaws and the Trin Trin public bicycle-sharing system, launched in 2017. - Big event: Mysuru Dasara. In 2026 it ran from 11 to 21 October and ended with the Jumboo Savari procession from the Palace to Bannimantap. - Climate: mild most of the year. Summer runs March–May and the monsoon June–October, with October typically the wettest month. ## Why Mysuru works well for students Mysuru has been an education city for over a century. The University of Mysore, founded in 1916, was the first university in Karnataka. Mysore Medical College, from 1924, was the state's first medical college. Engineering, medicine, law, management and the arts are all taught here, so the student population is large and varied. Bookshops, photocopy centres, stationery stores and cheap eateries cluster around most campuses. The city also has a reputation for cleanliness and a slower pace. Mysuru has ranked well in national cleanliness surveys. Traffic, while growing, is nothing like Bengaluru's. Most students say the main appeal is that the city is liveable: you can cross it in reasonable time, the weather is pleasant most of the year, and day trips to the hills, forests and dams are easy. Students also benefit from the local economy. Tourism and IT are major sectors. Large companies such as Infosys and Wipro have a presence in the city, as do engineering and manufacturing firms like BEML and JK Tyre, and industrial areas such as Nanjangud are nearby. That helps with internships and industrial visits. Our article on industry–institute partnerships explains how to use those links. For a broader introduction to the city, see About Mysuru. ## Getting to Mysuru Most students arrive from Bengaluru or travel through it. The main options: ModeWhat to knowBest for Road (Bengaluru–Mysuru expressway)A 118 km access-controlled corridor inaugurated in March 2023. It cut typical car journeys substantially compared with the old highway. Tolls apply.Families driving with luggage at the start of term KSRTC intercity busesFrequent services from Bengaluru's main bus stations to the Mysuru suburban bus stand, from ordinary to premium coaches.Flexible, frequent travel home on weekends TrainMysuru Junction is the headquarters of a South Western Railway division and is on an electrified double line to Bengaluru. Express, Shatabdi and Vande Bharat services run on this route.Comfortable, predictable trips; book ahead at festival time AirMysuru Airport (Mandakalli), about 10 km south of the city, has a limited set of domestic flights. Most long-distance and international travellers fly into Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport.Students from far-off states, combined with a Bengaluru connection Timetables and fares change often, so check the railway and KSRTC booking sites close to your travel date rather than relying on a printed list. Around Dasara and long weekends, book early. Photo: Hkmswamy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ## Where to live: hostels, PGs and shared flats Housing will be your biggest decision in the first year. The 2014 SJCE website listed hostels for boys and girls among its amenities, and its notice board shows the same process as today: provisional seat-allotment lists, separate lists for postgraduate students, and even a 2013 notice about moving students from an off-campus hostel at Hootagally to the main campus hostel. Hostel rules, fees and capacity are set each year by the institution, so check the current notification on the official JSS STU website. OptionProsConsGood for College hostelClosest to class, supervised, mess included, easiest for first-yearsLimited seats, fixed timings and rules, shared roomsFirst-year students and those new to Karnataka Paying guest (PG)Many near campuses, food often included, less paperworkQuality varies a lot. Check safety, hygiene and the written termsStudents who missed a hostel seat or want more flexibility Shared flatMore space and independence, cook your own foodDeposit, rental agreement, utility bills, finding reliable flatmatesSenior students and postgraduates Living with relatives / day scholarLowest cost, home foodCommute time, less involvement in campus lifeStudents from Mysuru or nearby towns Before paying any deposit: visit in person, ideally with a senior student. Check the room, water supply, power backup and fire exits. Get a written receipt and agreement, and never transfer money to a "broker" you have only met online. If someone claims to offer a "guaranteed" college hostel seat for a fee, treat it as a scam. Hostel seats are allotted only by the institution. ## Building a realistic monthly budget We don't publish rupee figures for rent or food. They vary a lot by area, room type and year, and any number would soon be out of date. Instead, budget by category and collect three local quotes for each. Seniors in your department are the best source for current prices. Budget headWhat to includeWays to keep it down AccommodationHostel or PG fee, or rent plus deposit, maintenance and utilitiesShare rooms, stay within cycling distance of campus FoodMess or PG meals, plus snacks, eating out and coffeeStick with the mess on weekdays and keep eating out for weekends AcademicBooks, lab coats, drawing instruments, printing, project partsUse the library and digital library, buy second-hand from seniors TransportBus fares, autos, Trin Trin, trips homeCity buses and cycles for daily travel, book trains early Phone and internetMobile plan, a data top-up if hostel Wi-Fi is weakPick one good plan instead of several small top-ups Health and insuranceMedicines, doctor visits, any insurance premiumKnow the campus medical facility and your family policy's network hospitals Personal and leisureClothing, laundry, outings, Dasara events, festsSet a fixed monthly amount and track it in an app Students often underestimate one-off costs at the start of the year, such as bedding, a bucket, an extension cord, lab coats and a deposit. Bring a little extra for the first month. ### Food: from mess thalis to Mysore pak Mysuru suits food lovers on a budget. The day usually starts with a South Indian breakfast of idli, vada and dosa, with a strong filter coffee. Small darshinis and family restaurants serve fast, affordable meals all day, and many students eat there for lunch on campus days. - Mysore pak: the city's best-known sweet, a rich gram-flour and ghee confection that traces its history to the Mysore Palace kitchens. Take a box home after every visit and you'll be popular. - Mess food: hostel and PG messes usually serve rice-based South Indian meals. If you're from North India or the North-East, expect an adjustment period. Many messes add chapatis on request, and the city has growing numbers of North Indian and other regional restaurants. - Special diets: vegetarian food is easy to find everywhere. If you have allergies or need Jain, vegan or high-protein food, tell your mess or PG in advance. ## Getting around the city Mysuru is easy to get around without your own vehicle: - City buses: KSRTC runs Mysuru's city bus network. The city was the first in India to put in an Intelligent Transport System for its buses. City routes run from bus stands including Kuvempunagar, Sathgalli and Chamundi Hills, and the suburban bus stand connects to nearby towns. - Trin Trin bicycles: launched in 2017 by Karnataka's Directorate of Urban Land Transport and Mysore City Corporation, and widely described as India's first public bicycle-sharing system. A 2025 report counted about 500 bicycles at 48 docking hubs, many near colleges and tourist spots, with an expansion planned. Riders have reported app glitches and a lack of dedicated cycle tracks. - Autorickshaws and app cabs: handy at night or with luggage. Agree on the fare or insist on the meter. - Two-wheelers: popular with senior students. You need a valid driving licence, insurance, registration papers and a helmet. Many hostels have rules about vehicles, so check first. ## Culture, weekends and Dasara Mysuru's cultural calendar is a large part of student life here. The high point is Mysuru Dasara, a festival whose royal traditions go back to 1610 under Raja Wodeyar I. The 2026 edition ran from 11 to 21 October. The illuminated Palace, cultural programmes, food fairs and the closing Jumboo Savari, the procession from the Palace to Bannimantap, fill the city with visitors. Plan travel and accommodation for visiting family well ahead. Weekend ideas that fit a student budget: - Mysuru Palace (Amba Vilas): one of India's most visited monuments, with an Indo-Saracenic exterior. The current palace was built after the original burned down in 1897. - Chamundi Hills: the Chamundeshwari temple sits on top, and many students climb the steps in the cool early morning. - KRS Dam and Brindavan Gardens: in neighbouring Mandya district, known for the evening musical fountain. - Heritage walks: the old city around the Palace, Devaraja market and colonial-era buildings shows how Mysuru grew as a princely capital. If you'd like a guided introduction, our Mysuru heritage and campus-area walking tour covers public areas. Many students simply explore with friends and a good map. - Campus life: technical and cultural fests, clubs, professional society chapters and sports. The archived SJCE pages list courts and grounds for cricket, football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, kabaddi and more. See our sports and professional bodies pages. Language: Kannada is the main language of the city. You'll manage in English on campus and in most shops, but learning basic Kannada phrases for greetings, numbers and directions makes daily life easier and is appreciated by locals. ## Health, safety and wellbeing - Medical care: the 2014 SJCE website listed on-campus medical services, a pharmacy and a tie-up with JSS Hospital. Find out the current arrangement in your first week, and keep your health-insurance details and any prescriptions on your phone. - Anti-ragging: ragging is banned in Indian higher education. The archived site records an institute-level anti-ragging committee and squads. The national anti-ragging helpline is 1800-180-5522 (helpline@antiragging.in). - Weather: the monsoon months bring heavy showers, and October is usually the wettest month. Carry an umbrella and protect your laptop. Summer afternoons in April and May can get hot. - Mental health: homesickness and exam stress are common in the first year. Use college counsellors and mentors, stay in touch with family, and keep a routine that includes sleep and exercise. ## Your first-month checklist - Confirm admission documents, fee receipts and hostel allotment on the official JSS STU website. For how seats are allotted, read our KCET and COMEDK admissions guide. - Open or link a bank account with UPI, and keep a small amount of cash for autos and small shops. - Get your college ID card, library card and any bus pass you're eligible for. - Learn three bus routes: campus to the city centre, the railway station and the suburban bus stand. - Save emergency numbers: hostel warden, college medical centre, the anti-ragging helpline, and 112 for emergencies. - Join one technical club and one non-technical activity in your first semester. - Set your monthly budget by category and review it at the end of the month. ## Frequently asked questions Q: Is Mysuru cheaper than Bengaluru for students? A: In general, yes. Rent and everyday costs in Mysuru tend to be lower than in Bengaluru, and shorter distances mean less spent on transport. Prices vary by area and year, so ask seniors for current figures before you budget. Q: Should a first-year student choose the hostel or a PG? A: If you can get a seat, the college hostel is usually the easier first-year choice: it is close to class, supervised, and you're among classmates. PGs suit students who miss a hostel seat or want more flexibility, but inspect them in person and get written terms. Q: How do students get around Mysuru without a vehicle? A: KSRTC city buses cover most of the city, the Trin Trin bicycle-sharing system has docks near many colleges and tourist spots, and autos and app cabs fill the gaps. Many students manage the whole course without a two-wheeler. Q: Do I need to speak Kannada to study in Mysuru? A: No. Teaching and most campus life are in English, and you can manage in shops with English or Hindi. Learning basic Kannada still makes daily life smoother and helps you connect with the city. Q: When is Mysuru Dasara, and does it affect classes? A: Dasara falls in September or October depending on the Hindu calendar. In 2026 it ran from 11 to 21 October. Colleges set their own holiday calendars, and the city gets very crowded, so plan family visits and travel early. Q: What is the best way to travel between Mysuru and Bengaluru? A: Trains (including Shatabdi and Vande Bharat services) give predictable journey times. KSRTC buses are frequent and flexible, and the 2023 expressway has made road travel faster. Check current timetables before you travel. ## Sources & further reading - Mysore – Wikipedia (population, climate, history, economy) - Transport in Mysore – Wikipedia - Down To Earth (2025): Mysuru's public bicycle sharing system - Report on the inauguration of the Bengaluru–Mysuru expressway (March 2023) - Mysuru Dasara official website - UGC National Anti-Ragging portal - JSS Science and Technology University (official website) --- # SJCE-STEP and India’s Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Parks URL: https://sjcemysore.org/sjce-step-science-technology-entrepreneurs-park/ SJCE-STEP, the Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park on the old SJCE campus in Mysuru, is one of the earliest examples of a technology incubator attached to an Indian engineering college. This guide covers where India's STEP model came from, what the archived SJCE pages said about the Mysuru park, how STEPs led to today's technology business incubators and NIDHI schemes, and how a student founder can actually use an incubator like this. - What a STEP is: a Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park, set up around a host academic institution under a programme of the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. - National programme: NSTEDB was set up in 1982, and research on India's incubators dates the STEP programme to 1984. - SJCE-STEP's origins: the 2014 college website said it was established in 1988 with support from DST (Government of India), IDBI and two Government of Karnataka departments. Its 40th-anniversary events in 2025 suggest an earlier start, so treat the exact year with care. - Today: SJCE-STEP describes itself as the incubator and accelerator of JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) and runs incubation cohorts. Its website lists a NIDHI-PRAYAS page. - Recent milestone: news reports from 2025 say JSS STU was recognised as a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) 2.0 under Karnataka's Startup Policy 2022–2027, with ₹10 crore of support over five years. Independent resource: SJCE Mysore is an independent information site. It is not SJCE-STEP, JSS STU or JSS Mahavidyapeetha. For current programmes, deadlines and eligibility, go straight to the official SJCE-STEP website listed under Sources. ## What is a Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park? In the early 1980s India had a large and growing pool of engineering and science graduates, but very few of them started technology businesses. Most aimed for government jobs or large public-sector companies. To change this, the Department of Science & Technology set up the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) in 1982. The Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park (STEP) programme, one of its first institutional programmes, followed in 1984. NSTEDB's description of the programme gives four aims: - linking universities, academic and R&D institutions with industry; - encouraging science and technology graduates to create jobs rather than look for them; - using research institutions to give R&D support to small-scale industry; - promoting enterprises built on innovation. The design had two notable features. First, every STEP had to be "promoted around a host institution which could launch, sustain and help the STEP grow". The park was meant to draw on a college's laboratories, faculty and students. Second, each STEP was registered as an autonomous society, separate from the host college. That gave it room to work with banks, government agencies and industry in ways a teaching institution could not. Early STEPs were deliberately hardware-intensive. NSTEDB lists nursery sheds (small factory units for start-ups), testing and calibration, a precision tool room or central workshop, prototype development, computing, a data bank, a library and a seminar hall. Fledgling manufacturers could rent space and share expensive equipment. That fitted an era when most technology ventures made physical products. The results were mixed. NSTEDB says the department "catalysed 15 STEPs in different parts of the country", which together promoted hundreds of units. Academic work on Indian incubation is more critical: one study notes that of the STEPs set up between 1984 and 1995, only a minority showed results or financial sustainability by 2001. That gap is part of why the next generation of incubators was designed differently. ## SJCE-STEP's origins on the Mysuru campus The archived 2014 SJCE website is one of the best records of how the park described itself. That page says SJCE-STEP was established in 1988 on the SJCE campus with support from: - the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India; - the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI); - the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka; - the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Karnataka. The same page calls it one of the first three STEPs accredited as the best among the 14 established nationally. It also recorded several international links. UNESCO chose SJCE-STEP as a nodal centre for a seminar on entrepreneurial engineering design and product development facilities in technical institutions, attended by 11 South-East Asian countries. The park's director advised Universiti Teknologi Malaysia on a similar initiative. And SJCE-STEP was described as the base of the Indian STEP Association, which networked STEPs in India with science parks abroad. The archive also shows that SJCE-STEP did much more than house start-ups. Working with the college, it ran continuing education courses for working professionals in maintenance management, quality management, press working and construction management. Through the STEP and the community polytechnic, it also ran community programmes under a mass employment scheme, such as training in hand-pump maintenance and fuel-efficient ASTRA chulas for rural areas. The JSS technical education page from the same archive described SJCE-STEP as rendering "services in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Skill Development, Consultancy and Continuing Education Programmes". A note on the founding year: the 2014 college page and a JSS Mahavidyapeetha page both give 1988. Coverage of SJCE-STEP's 40th-anniversary celebrations in 2025, however, places its origins around 1985. Both dates appear in public sources, so this site gives both and sends readers to SJCE-STEP for the authoritative history. For the wider story of the campus, see our history page and the long-form history of SJCE from 1963 to JSS STU. The SJCE-STEP page on this site collects the archived material. Photo: Arduino-uno-perspective.jpg: Creative Tools derivative work: JotaCartas (talk), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons ## From STEPs to TBIs and NIDHI: how Indian incubation evolved To understand an incubator like SJCE-STEP today, you need to know how the policy around it changed. In short: support moved from sheds and shared machines towards mentoring, seed money and links to investors. PeriodProgrammeMain idea 1982NSTEDB set up under DSTA national body to promote knowledge-driven, technology-intensive enterprises 1984 onwardsScience & Technology Entrepreneurs Parks (STEPs)Hardware-heavy parks around host institutions: nursery sheds, testing, tool rooms, training 2001 onwardsTechnology Business Incubators (TBIs)Leaner incubators focused on early-stage tech start-ups, built on lessons from STEPs 2016 onwardsNIDHI (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations)Support across the whole journey from idea to prototype, seed funding and acceleration 2022–2027Karnataka Startup Policy (state level)State support for incubators beyond Bengaluru. JSS STU's TBI 2.0 recognition falls under it NIDHI matters most to a student founder, because its parts line up with the stages of building a company: - NIDHI-PRAYAS: support to turn an idea into a working prototype, with mentoring and money at proof-of-concept stage. - NIDHI Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR): fellowships for graduates who want to try entrepreneurship instead of taking a job straight away. - NIDHI Seed Support: early-stage seed funding routed through incubators. - NIDHI Accelerator: short, intensive programmes to get start-ups ready for investment. - TBIs and Centres of Excellence: the incubation infrastructure itself. SJCE-STEP's website has a NIDHI-PRAYAS page, and DST's directories have listed it as a PRAYAS centre and a technology business incubator. Scheme rounds and host lists change, so before you plan around any of these schemes, confirm which one is open at SJCE-STEP right now. ## What SJCE-STEP says it offers today SJCE-STEP's website now presents it as the incubator and accelerator of JSS Science and Technology University. The site describes: - Incubation cohorts with an application window and a fixed start date. The admission criteria it lists are a technology or scientific innovation at the core, at least two co-founders, and a validated problem statement. - A staged pathway: online application and screening, panel evaluation, incubation and building a minimum viable product (MVP), then scaling. - Shared infrastructure: workspace, meeting rooms, prototyping labs and computing resources. - Funding links: seed support and introductions to government seed schemes, angel networks and venture funds. - Mentoring and events: demo days, accelerator cohorts and a skills (upskilling) portal. Reports from 2025 add that JSS STU was recognised as a Technology Business Incubator 2.0 under Karnataka's Startup Policy 2022–2027, with ₹10 crore over five years. The same reports mention a planned JSS Innovation & Research Park for R&D, testing and prototyping in areas such as AI and semiconductors. Treat timelines in news reports as plans until they are confirmed officially. Some headline numbers on the SJCE-STEP website (start-ups supported, capital deployed, mentors) are not consistent from one section of the site to another. We have left them out. If those numbers matter to your decision, ask the incubator for current, documented figures. ## Incubators, E-Cells, accelerators: which is which? Students often use "incubator" for any start-up programme. The differences affect what you can expect: TypeTypical stageWhat you usually getWhat it usually expects College E-Cell / innovation councilIdea, student teamWorkshops, hackathons, peer network, small competitionsEnthusiasm; no company needed Pre-incubation / prototyping grant (e.g. PRAYAS-type)Idea to prototypeLab access, mentor, limited grant tied to milestonesA clear technical problem and a build plan Incubator (STEP / TBI)Prototype to early customersSpace, mentoring, compliance help, seed-fund access, investor introductionsUsually a registered entity, committed founders, sometimes equity or fees AcceleratorEarly revenueShort intensive programme, demo day, investor networkTraction and readiness to raise money ## How a student founder can realistically use an incubator Most engineering students are not ready to join an incubation cohort in their second year, and that is fine. A sensible path looks like this: - Find a real problem first. Talk to at least a dozen potential users, such as farmers, small manufacturers, clinic staff or shop owners, before you write code or order parts. Incubators ask for a "validated problem statement" for a reason. - Build a rough prototype in college. Use department labs, final-year project time and low-cost hardware. An Arduino or ESP32 prototype that solves one problem is worth more than a slide deck. If you need a structured start, our IoT engineering project kit is one option. Your college lab and free online material work just as well. - Use the AICTE internship rules to your advantage. AICTE's internship policy lets students count innovation, IPR and entrepreneurship work, such as building a product or registering a start-up, towards their internship requirement. Check how your institution applies this before you plan around it. - Form a balanced team. Many incubators want at least two co-founders. Combine technical depth with someone who can sell and handle money. - Apply for prototyping support before seed money. Grants such as PRAYAS fit an idea that still needs to be proved. Seed funds expect a working product and early users. - Read the incubation agreement carefully. Check fees, any equity the incubator takes, IP ownership (especially where university labs or faculty were involved), and exit terms. - Keep your degree on track. Arrears and attendance shortfalls cause far more trouble than a failed start-up. Most successful student founders treat the venture as a side project until it clearly works. ## What incubation panels typically look for Each incubator has its own criteria, but panels at STEPs and TBIs tend to ask similar questions: - Technology core: is there real engineering or science that is hard to copy, or is it a trading or service business that does not need an incubator? - Problem evidence: customer interviews, pilot users, letters of intent or early sales. - Team commitment: who works on it full time, and who is still a student with exams in May? - Feasibility of the next milestone: can the team reach a working prototype or first customer in six to twelve months with the help offered? - IP and compliance: is ownership clear, is the company registered, and are there regulatory hurdles (medical devices, drones, food)? ## Why SJCE-STEP still matters SJCE-STEP's story is useful for more than nostalgia. It shows three lasting ideas in Indian technical education. A college campus can host a business ecosystem, not only classrooms. Continuing education and community training can sit alongside start-up support. And a tier-2 city like Mysuru can build its own innovation base instead of sending every founder to Bengaluru. For students and parents choosing a college, the lesson is practical. An active incubator on or near campus increases the chances of entrepreneurship mentoring, real-world projects and contacts with industry, so ask about it at counselling. Our articles on industry–institute partnerships and the research page cover the related routes from classroom to industry. ## Frequently asked questions Q: What does SJCE-STEP stand for? A: It stands for Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering – Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park. It sits on the campus that is now JSS Science and Technology University in Mysuru. Q: When was SJCE-STEP established? A: The archived 2014 SJCE website and a JSS Mahavidyapeetha page both say 1988. Its 40th-anniversary celebrations in 2025 point to origins around 1985. For the official date, check SJCE-STEP directly. Q: Who funded the original STEP? A: According to the archived college page, it was set up with support from the Department of Science & Technology (Government of India), the Industrial Development Bank of India, and the Government of Karnataka's Department of Science & Technology and Department of Industries & Commerce. Q: Is a STEP the same as a Technology Business Incubator? A: Not exactly. STEPs, from 1984 onwards, were hardware-heavy parks with sheds, testing and tool rooms around a host institution. TBIs, from 2001 onwards, are leaner incubators focused on mentoring and early-stage start-ups. Many older STEPs, including SJCE-STEP, now work as modern incubators. Q: Can first- or second-year students apply for incubation? A: Incubation cohorts usually want a validated problem, a prototype or a clear plan, and committed co-founders. Younger students usually do better starting with E-Cell activities, hackathons and prototyping grants, then applying once they have evidence. Q: Does joining an incubator mean giving up equity? A: Sometimes. Incubators differ: some charge fees, some take a small equity stake, especially when they invest seed money, and some do neither. Read the incubation agreement and ask about IP ownership before you sign. Q: Is this website run by SJCE-STEP or JSS STU? A: No. SJCE Mysore is an independent resource and is not affiliated with SJCE-STEP, JSS STU or JSS Mahavidyapeetha. Use the official SJCE-STEP and JSS STU websites for applications and current information. ## Sources & further reading - SJCE-STEP official website: current incubation programmes and contacts - NSTEDB: Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park programme - India Science & Technology portal: STEP scheme overview - Strengthening STI-based incubators in India (arXiv paper with STEP/TBI timeline) - Overview of DST's NIDHI programme and its components - Report: JSS STU receives TBI 2.0 recognition (2025) - JSS Mahavidyapeetha: SJCE-STEP, Mysore - AICTE Internship Policy (PDF) --- # A year-by-year campus placement preparation roadmap for engineering students URL: https://sjcemysore.org/campus-placement-preparation-roadmap/ Good campus placement preparation starts well before the final year. Recruiters judge four years of grades, skills, projects and communication in a few hours of tests and interviews. This roadmap breaks the work into a year-by-year plan for B.E./B.Tech students in any branch, with concrete outputs for each year. It also covers what to do if campus placement does not work out. - Placements usually run in the final year, but eligibility depends on grades and backlogs from Semester 1 onwards. - Most selection processes combine an online test (aptitude and/or coding), technical interviews and an HR interview, sometimes with a group discussion. - Internships and real projects are the strongest proof of skill on a résumé. - Core-engineering routes (including GATE-based PSU hiring) need different preparation from software roles. - Never pay anyone for a job offer. Legitimate employers do not charge candidates. ## How campus placement actually works Most engineering colleges have a placement and training cell that invites employers, sets the schedule and enforces rules. The old SJCE site, for example, described a Placement and Training Centre that ran mock interviews, group discussions, skill tests, personality development courses and employer talks, as well as arranging campus interviews. The details vary, but the pattern is familiar: - Registration: You register with the placement cell and agree to its rules, which may include limits on how many offers you can accept. - Eligibility filter: Each employer sets criteria, commonly a minimum CGPA or percentage, limits on active backlogs, and eligible branches. - Online assessment: Quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, verbal ability and, for many roles, coding problems or core-subject questions. - Group discussion (some employers). - Technical interview(s): Fundamentals, your projects and problem-solving. - HR interview: Communication, motivation, fit, relocation and terms. - Offer: Followed by onboarding, which may be delayed, so read offer letters carefully. The biggest lesson is that eligibility is decided early. A low CGPA or a backlog from the second year can keep you out of a test you would otherwise pass. See our placements and recruiters pages for background on campus recruitment. ## The four-year roadmap at a glance YearMain focusConcrete outputs by year end 1st yearFoundations: grades, one programming language, communicationClean first-year grades with no backlogs; 50–100 basic programming problems solved; one club or professional-body membership 2nd yearCore subjects, data structures, first projectsSolid grades in core subjects; one small working project on a public repository or in a portfolio; first online course certificate 3rd yearDepth, internships, aptitudeAt least one internship or substantial industry/research project; a one-page résumé; regular aptitude and coding practice 4th yearPlacement season and final projectMock interviews done; résumé reviewed; strong final-year project; a backup plan (GATE, off-campus, higher studies) Photo: MCPearson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons ## First year: protect your eligibility and build habits First-year subjects feel unrelated to jobs, but the grades count towards the CGPA cut-offs employers use. Aim to clear every course the first time. Alongside that: - Learn one programming language properly. Use C, C++, Java or Python, whichever your curriculum uses, and practise with short daily problems. This matters even for non-CS branches, because many online assessments include coding. - Work on communication. Read, write short summaries and speak in class or club meetings. Fluency improves with practice. - Join something. A technical club, an IEEE, CSI or ISTE student chapter, a sports team or a cultural group. These build teamwork stories you will later need in HR interviews. See our page on professional bodies. ## Second year: core subjects and your first project This is when the subjects that technical interviews draw on are taught: data structures and algorithms for computing roles; circuits, signals and digital electronics for ECE and EEE; mechanics, thermodynamics and materials for Mechanical; structures and surveying for Civil. Learn them for understanding, not just for the exam. - Build one complete project, however small, that solves a real problem and that you can explain end to end. Hardware students can build an IoT or embedded project; software students can build a web or mobile app; core students can do a design or simulation study. - Take a structured online course in a gap area. The government-funded NPTEL platform from the IITs and IISc offers courses with proctored certification exams. - Start a simple portfolio: a public code repository or a one-page document listing projects with short descriptions. ## Third year: internships, depth and aptitude The third year usually decides how strong your placement profile looks. - Get real-world experience. Apply for summer internships through your placement cell, departmental contacts, government portals such as AICTE's internship portal, company programmes and research internships with faculty. A well-documented research project can count as much as an industry internship. Our article on industry–institute partnerships and internships explains how colleges arrange these. - Specialise a little. Choose electives and a second, more substantial project in one direction, such as web development, data, embedded systems, VLSI, design and simulation, or construction management. - Start aptitude practice. Do 30–45 minutes a few times a week on quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning and verbal ability. These are skills built through practice, not cramming. - Write your résumé. One page: education, skills, projects (with your specific contribution), internships and activities. Every line should be something you can discuss for five minutes. - Decide on GATE. If you are interested in an M.Tech, research or PSU roles, GATE preparation fits best from the third year. GATE 2027 is organised by IIT Madras. ## Final year: the placement season - Before the season: Revise core subjects, take timed mock tests, and do at least two or three mock interviews with seniors, faculty or the placement cell. - Research each employer: what it does, the role on offer, location and bond terms if any. - In technical interviews: think aloud, start with a simple correct solution and then improve it, and be honest when you don't know something. - In HR interviews: prepare short, true stories about teamwork, a failure, a conflict and a project you are proud of. - Keep the final project strong: it often comes up in interviews and matters for later applications. ### Group discussions Where employers use a group discussion, they are usually judging how you think and work with others, not how loudly you speak. Open with a clear point if you can. Build on others' arguments by name, bring in a fact or example, and help the group reach a summary towards the end. Interrupting, repeating yourself or staying silent throughout tend to count against you. Practise with friends on current-affairs and technology topics, and take turns observing and giving feedback. ### Making your résumé interview-ready Interviewers often pick one line on your résumé and keep asking "why?" and "how?" about it. For each project, be ready to explain the problem, your specific contribution, the design choices you made and the alternatives you rejected, what went wrong, and what you would do differently. Remove anything you cannot defend. Use plain, specific wording: "built a sensor logger that recorded temperature every minute to a cloud dashboard" says more than "worked on IoT". Keep separate versions for software and core roles if you are applying to both. Want structured practice? SJCE Mysore's independent 6-week online Placement Readiness Bootcamp covers aptitude, coding practice, résumé reviews and mock interviews. It is not affiliated with any college placement cell, and no bootcamp can guarantee a job offer. ## Core engineering versus software routes The roadmap above applies to everyone, but preparation differs by the jobs you want: - Software and IT roles: Focus on data structures and algorithms, one language in depth, databases, basic system design and projects. Many such employers recruit across branches. - Core private-sector roles: Interviews go deeper into branch fundamentals and practical tools such as CAD/CAE, PLC/SCADA, circuit simulation or structural software, plus internship experience in the domain. - PSUs and government: Several public sector undertakings have used GATE scores to shortlist graduate engineer trainees, and other government jobs have their own exams. Read each organisation's current notification for the process. - Apprenticeships: The government's National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal lists apprenticeship opportunities for graduates and diploma holders, with a government-supported stipend. If you are still choosing a branch, our guide on how to choose an engineering branch explains how each one maps to these routes. ## If you are not placed on campus Many capable graduates find their first job off campus. If the season ends without an offer: - Apply off campus through company career pages, verified job portals and the National Career Service portal. - Consider an apprenticeship through NATS, or a paid internship that could convert to a job. - Use the time to add one strong project or certification in your target area. - Consider higher studies, such as an M.Tech through GATE or other routes. See our guide to research and higher studies after B.E. - Stay in touch with alumni and seniors. Referrals are one of the most effective routes to interviews. Keep a simple weekly routine during an off-campus search: a fixed number of targeted applications, an hour of practice most days, and one improvement to your portfolio each week. A steady routine is easier to sustain than intense bursts. ### Red flags: fake offers and job scams Students who are anxious after a placement season are frequent targets for job scams, so stay careful. Never pay for a job. Be wary of offers that ask for "registration", "training" or "security deposit" fees, arrive from personal email addresses, skip interviews, or pressure you to decide within hours. Check the company's official website and confirm with your placement cell before sharing documents or money. The government's National Career Service portal also advises jobseekers never to pay employers. ## Frequently asked questions Q: When should I start preparing for campus placements? A: Start in the first year by protecting your grades and learning programming. Focused aptitude and interview preparation usually begins in the third year, before the placement season in the final year. Q: Does CGPA really matter for placements? A: Yes, mainly as an eligibility filter. Many employers set a minimum CGPA and limit active backlogs. After you clear the filter, skills, projects and interviews matter more. Q: Can non-CS students get software jobs through campus placement? A: Yes. Many IT employers recruit across branches through aptitude and coding tests. Regular coding practice and one or two software projects make a big difference. Q: Are internships necessary to get placed? A: Not strictly, but a relevant internship or substantial project is one of the strongest things you can put on a résumé. It also gives you concrete examples to talk about in interviews. Q: How do PSU jobs for engineers work? A: Several public sector undertakings have used GATE scores to shortlist graduate engineer trainees, followed by interviews or other rounds. Each PSU sets its own process, so read its current recruitment notification. Q: How can I tell if a job offer is fake? A: Warning signs include requests for money, no proper interview, personal email addresses and extreme time pressure. Verify the employer independently and check with your placement cell. ## Sources & further reading - NPTEL – online courses and certification exams (IITs and IISc) - AICTE internship portal - National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) - National Career Service – Ministry of Labour & Employment - GATE 2027 (IIT Madras) – papers and syllabus --- # TEQIP: how the World Bank–backed programme changed Indian engineering colleges URL: https://sjcemysore.org/teqip-world-bank-programme-explained/ TEQIP, the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme, was a long-running Government of India project, co-financed by the World Bank, to improve the quality of engineering education. Over three phases from 2003 to 2021 it funded selected colleges in return for reforms in governance, teaching, research and accreditation. This explainer covers how TEQIP worked, what it changed (including at SJCE Mysuru), where it fell short, and what has replaced it. - What: a Government of India programme, co-financed by the World Bank, to raise the quality of engineering institutions. - Phases: TEQIP-I (2003–2009), TEQIP-II (2010–2016), TEQIP-III (2016/17–2021). - Model: competitive selection of institutions; grants tied to reform commitments and measurable results. - SJCE: Lead Institute in Phase I (Rs. 20 crore); Rs. 12.5 crore in Phase II. - Successor: the MERITE scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2025. ## What TEQIP was TEQIP was designed as a long-term programme of roughly ten to twelve years, delivered in phases. A Lok Sabha answer from August 2011 describes it this way. Responsibility at the national level sat with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now the Ministry of Education), through a National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU). Participating states had their own project units. TEQIP did not fund every college. Institutions applied, were assessed and, if selected, signed up to an institutional development plan with targets. Funds paid for equipment, labs, faculty development, research and student support. In return the institution had to make changes: greater academic and administrative autonomy, governing boards with real authority, transparent procurement and finances, accreditation, and regular reporting on outcomes. ### Why India needed it Engineering education in India expanded quickly from the late 1990s, with thousands of new colleges. Quality varied widely. Many institutions had vacant faculty posts, outdated labs, little research and centralised governance that left them few decisions of their own. Graduate employability became a national concern. TEQIP tried to show, in a set of institutions, that money combined with governance reform could raise quality, and that the model could then spread. ## The three phases at a glance PhasePeriodScale (as officially reported)Main emphasis TEQIP-IMarch 2003 – March 2009Rs. 1,339 crore; 127 institutions in 13 statesAcademic excellence, networking of institutions, service to community and economy TEQIP-IIAugust 2010 – 2016Rs. 2,430 crore total costEmployability, scaling up PG education and demand-driven R&D, centres of excellence, faculty training, institutional management TEQIP-III2016/17 – September 2021Rs. 3,600 crore outlay announced (incl. possible additional financing)Focus on low-income, hill and north-eastern states; accreditation, faculty, student learning, governance Figures are from the government's 2011 Lok Sabha reply for Phases I and II and from the 2016 Cabinet approval for Phase III, as reported. The World Bank's own documents give TEQIP-III a net commitment of around US$176 million at restructuring, with the closing date extended to 30 September 2021. ### TEQIP-I: proving the model The first phase ran from March 2003 to March 2009. It selected institutions from 13 states, including centrally funded ones, through competition. Its three streams were promoting academic excellence in individual institutions, networking institutions so that stronger "lead" colleges supported weaker ones and shared resources, and improving the quality and reach of institutions' services to the community and economy. That is why some colleges, SJCE among them, were described as lead institutes: they were expected both to improve themselves and to work with others. ### TEQIP-II: postgraduate education and research The second phase began in August 2010. It kept the focus on producing employable engineers but added explicit support for scaling up postgraduate education and demand-driven research and innovation, establishing centres of excellence, training faculty and improving institutional management. Autonomy and governance reform remained central expectations. Many funded colleges used the money for research equipment, PG labs, faculty doctoral study and industry-linked projects. ### TEQIP-III: a shift to the states that needed it most The third phase, approved in 2016, was a deliberate change of direction. It concentrated on institutions in focus states: low-income states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh, the hill states, the north-eastern states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It also worked with affiliating technical universities on examination reform and management information systems. Funds were released to institutions by direct transfer. Institutions in other states also took part. The World Bank's monitoring tracked "focus" and "other" states separately, but much of the attention, including mentoring by better-performing institutions, went to the focus states. Photo: MCPearson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons ## How the money and the conditions worked TEQIP's distinctive feature was that it tied money to reforms. Typical commitments included: - Autonomy: Institutions were pushed towards academic autonomy (their own syllabus and examinations) and greater financial and administrative autonomy. - Governance: Empowered boards of governors, published annual reports and audited accounts. - Accreditation: Applying for and obtaining NBA accreditation for eligible programmes. - Faculty: Filling vacancies, training in teaching methods and subject knowledge, and funding conference participation and research. - Students: Remedial teaching for weaker students, soft-skills and employability training, and preparation for exit exams such as GATE. - Procurement: Following prescribed procurement rules and reporting through project management systems. Institutions were monitored against indicators such as accreditation, student transition rates, research output and fund utilisation. Under-performance could reduce later allocations. ## SJCE and TEQIP Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering in Mysuru took part from the first phase. Its 2014 website described it as "selected as Lead Institute for Assistance by World Bank under TEQIP Scheme" and said it received a grant of Rs. 20 crore. Phase I's objectives at the college were described as improving infrastructure, learning outcomes and the employability of graduates. The college then received Rs. 12.5 crore under TEQIP-II. Its stated aim was to "scale up post graduate education & demand driven R & D and innovations". The college's TEQIP page said its Phase II proposal had been awarded the highest marks in the country. We report this as the college's own claim. The 2014 site also carried TEQIP newsletters and news of TEQIP-funded activities. The college's later 50-year report mentions TEQIP-III grants being used for a high-performance computing facility. You can read more on our TEQIP page and in the history of SJCE. TEQIP's emphasis on autonomy matched SJCE's own path. The college became autonomous from 2007–08, in the middle of the TEQIP era. Our explainer on autonomous colleges covers what that means for students. ## What changed: the evidence Official reporting points to several improvements, though these figures come from the programme's own monitoring rather than independent evaluations: - Research: The government told Parliament in 2011 that a World Bank study found a nine-fold increase in research at TEQIP-I institutions, along with substantial improvements in academic governance, faculty development and infrastructure. - Accreditation in TEQIP-III: By the December 2020 review, the World Bank's restructuring paper reported that about 54% of undergraduate programmes in focus-state institutions, and about 60% in other states, were accredited or had applied. - Inclusion and retention: The same paper reported transition rates from first to second year of 71% for SC/ST students and 84% for women, well above targets. - Learning: A student skills assessment showed an improvement of about 6% over baseline in the second round. TEQIP-III also placed graduates of IITs and NITs as faculty in colleges in focus states, alongside mentoring by better-performing institutions. Media reports in 2021 credited this with improved accreditation and retention. ## Limitations and criticisms Project money is temporary. A recurring criticism was sustainability. Improvements paid for by a time-bound project can fade when the money stops unless the state or institution takes over the costs. - Contract faculty: When TEQIP-III wound down in 2021, faculty hired on project contracts protested for retention and regularisation. This exposed how much some colleges had come to depend on project-funded posts. - Selectivity: Only a fraction of India's engineering colleges took part, so the system-wide effect was limited. - Administrative load: Procurement and reporting requirements were demanding, especially for small institutions. - Measurement: Many results were self-reported or tracked by the project itself, which makes independent assessment harder. ## After TEQIP: the MERITE scheme TEQIP-III concluded on 30 September 2021. On 8 August 2025 the Union Cabinet approved its successor, the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) scheme. According to the Ministry of Education's release, MERITE has a total outlay of Rs. 4,200 crore, including Rs. 2,100 crore of World Bank loan assistance. It runs from 2025–26 to 2029–30 and covers 275 technical institutions (175 engineering institutions and 100 polytechnics) across all states and union territories. Its stated objective is to improve quality, equity and governance in technical education in line with NEP 2020. Selection of institutions and detailed guidelines are for the Ministry and the states to announce, so follow official notifications. ## What students and parents should take from TEQIP - Ask about governance: Does the college have academic autonomy, an active board and published annual reports? These were TEQIP's core reforms and still signal a well-run institution. - Check accreditation: Look up the specific programme on the NBA website. - Look for research activity: Funded projects, publications and research centres benefit undergraduates too, through projects and internships. See our research page and the guide to research pathways after B.E. - Ask about sustainability: Are labs, posts and programmes built under past projects still running? - Look at student support: Remedial classes, mentoring, soft-skills training and help preparing for GATE were all TEQIP activities. Colleges that kept them going after the funding ended are showing a real commitment to students. - Watch for MERITE: Once institutions are selected under the new scheme, being part of it will signal a similar emphasis on quality and governance. Check official lists rather than marketing claims. If TEQIP-style research exposure inspires you to publish, our independent research paper mentoring service can help with structure and writing. It does not replace your institution's guide or ethics processes. ## Frequently asked questions Q: What does TEQIP stand for? A: TEQIP stands for Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme. It was a Government of India programme, co-financed by the World Bank, to improve engineering education. Q: How many phases did TEQIP have? A: Three: TEQIP-I (2003–2009), TEQIP-II (2010–2016) and TEQIP-III (2016/17 to September 2021). Q: How much did SJCE receive under TEQIP? A: According to the college's 2014 website, SJCE received Rs. 20 crore as a Lead Institute in Phase I and Rs. 12.5 crore under Phase II. Q: Is TEQIP still running? A: No. TEQIP-III concluded on 30 September 2021. The Union Cabinet approved a successor, the MERITE scheme, in August 2025, running from 2025–26 to 2029–30. Q: Did TEQIP benefit students directly? A: Yes, in several ways: better labs and equipment, trained faculty, remedial classes, employability and GATE preparation, and more research opportunities in participating colleges. Q: What was the main criticism of TEQIP? A: Sustainability. Gains funded by a time-bound project, especially contract faculty posts, were at risk when funding ended. Only a small share of colleges took part. ## Sources & further reading - Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2633 (17 August 2011) – TEQIP phases and outcomes - GKToday – Cabinet approval of TEQIP Phase III (2016–20) - World Bank – TEQIP III (P154523) restructuring paper - ThePrint – IIT/NIT graduates as faculty under TEQIP-III (2021) - Ministry of Education – Cabinet approves MERITE scheme (PIB release, PDF) - SJCE – 50 years report (college document, PDF) --- # How to choose an engineering branch (CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Biotech, Polymer…) URL: https://sjcemysore.org/how-to-choose-engineering-branch/ Knowing how to choose an engineering branch matters more than any single rank or cut-off, because the branch sets what you study for four years and which doors open easily afterwards. This guide compares the main branches offered in Karnataka colleges, from Computer Science and Electronics to Civil, Biotechnology and Polymer Science. It then gives you a practical way to decide between them. The aim is not to rank branches but to help you match one to your interests and plans. - There is no universally "best" branch. Job markets shift, and four years is a long time. - Interest and aptitude predict how well you will do in a branch better than last year's placement headlines. - Software employers recruit from many branches, but core-engineering employers mostly want core graduates. - Look at the department (faculty, labs, accreditation, electives) as well as the branch name. - Check how your branch maps to GATE papers if you might want an M.Tech, a PSU job or research. ## Start with you, not the cut-off list Most families start with a list of branches in order of closing rank and pick the "highest" one their rank allows. That treats a cut-off as a measure of quality, but cut-offs only show demand. A better starting point is three honest questions: - What do you enjoy working on? Code and logic puzzles, circuits and signals, machines and how things move, buildings and infrastructure, or living systems and materials? - How do you like to learn? Some branches are heavily mathematical and abstract (signal processing, control theory, algorithms). Others are more hands-on and spatial (manufacturing, structures, lab-based biotech). - What kind of work do you picture at 30? A desk job building software, a plant or site role, a lab, a government or PSU career, or research and teaching? Talk to students who are in the second or third year of the branches you are considering. They can tell you what the coursework is really like, which no brochure will. ### Handling family expectations Parents often have strong views, usually out of concern about job security. The most productive conversations are about evidence rather than labels. Show them the syllabus, the kinds of roles graduates take, and your plan for building skills. Families also tend to overlook two facts. Software employers hire from many branches. And a student who is unhappy in a "safe" branch often ends up with weaker grades, which can close more doors than a less popular branch would have. ### Signals a branch may not suit you - You chose it only because of its cut-off position or because friends chose it. - You dislike the mathematics or lab work it relies on most heavily. For example, ECE leans on signals and mathematics, Civil on mechanics and drawing, and Biotechnology on biology and chemistry. - You cannot name a single role in that field you would enjoy doing. ## The main branches at a glance The table summarises the branches common in Karnataka colleges, including several long offered at SJCE (see our departments and undergraduate programmes pages). GATE paper codes are from the GATE 2027 paper list. BranchCore subjectsTypical first rolesClosest GATE paper(s) Computer Science & Engg (CSE)Programming, data structures, algorithms, OS, networks, databasesSoftware developer, data/ML engineer, QA, systems rolesCS; DA Information Science & Engg (ISE)Similar to CSE with more emphasis on information systems and software engineeringSoftware and IT rolesCS; DA CS & Business Systems / AI & DS variantsComputing core plus business, statistics or machine learningSoftware, analytics, business-technology rolesCS; DA Electronics & Communication (ECE)Circuits, analog and digital electronics, signals, communication, VLSI, embedded systemsEmbedded, VLSI/semiconductor, telecom, plus software rolesEC Electrical & Electronics (EEE)Circuits, machines, power systems, power electronics, controlPower utilities, electrical design, EV/renewables, automationEE Instrumentation TechnologySensors, measurement, control systems, process instrumentationProcess and automation industries, instrumentation designIN MechanicalMechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, design, manufacturingDesign, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace suppliers, energyME Industrial & ProductionManufacturing processes, operations research, quality, supply chainProduction planning, quality, operations, supply chainPI CivilStructures, geotechnics, transportation, water resources, surveyingSite engineering, design consultancies, government worksCE Construction Technology & ManagementCivil fundamentals plus project planning, estimation and construction managementProject and site management, planning and billingCE EnvironmentalWater and wastewater treatment, air quality, solid waste, environmental impactEnvironmental consultancy, pollution control, utilitiesES; CE BiotechnologyBiochemistry, molecular biology, bioprocess engineering, genetic engineeringBioprocess, pharma/biotech QA and R&D, researchBT; XL Polymer Science & TechnologyPolymer chemistry, plastics and rubber processing, composites, testingPlastics, rubber, packaging, paints, composites industryNo dedicated paper; check XE, CH or CY syllabi The "closest GATE paper" column is a starting point only. Always compare your syllabus with the official GATE syllabus before you plan, because papers and syllabi are revised. GATE 2027, organised by IIT Madras, lists 30 papers, including a new Robotics & Automation (RA) paper. Photo: Robolab tech, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ## Job-market reality: what the headlines leave out Three patterns are worth understanding before you decide: - Software hiring is cross-branch. IT services and product companies often recruit from all branches with an aptitude and coding test. A Mechanical or Civil student who builds programming skills can compete for these roles. A CSE student is better placed for the more demanding software roles, but a CSE seat does not guarantee a job on its own. - Core hiring is narrower but deep. Power, manufacturing, construction, semiconductors and process industries mainly hire graduates of matching branches, often in smaller numbers per campus. Public sector undertakings have used GATE scores for some graduate-engineer recruitment, so check each PSU's current notification. - Cycles turn. Demand rises and falls. Electronics, semiconductors, electric vehicles, renewable energy and infrastructure have all had periods of strong and weak hiring. Picking a branch only because it is "hot" this year is a bet on a market four years away. Our year-by-year placement roadmap shows how to build employability whatever your branch. ## College versus branch: the classic trade-off At counselling you will often have to choose between a preferred branch at a less-preferred college and a less-preferred branch at a stronger college. Neither is always right. These points can tip the balance: - Strong interest in a specific field: Prioritise the branch. A student who enjoys their subject usually outperforms one who does not. - Undecided, or aiming for software or management: A stronger college with broad recruiting, good peers and flexible electives may matter more. - Branch-change or minor options: Some autonomous colleges and universities allow a branch change after the first year (usually merit-based and limited) or offer minors and honours in other fields. Check the current regulations rather than assuming. Our explainer on autonomous colleges explains why this flexibility varies. - Cost and distance: These are legitimate factors, not secondary ones. ## How to evaluate a department, not just a branch The same branch name can mean very different experiences at different colleges. Before you finalise options, check: - Accreditation: Is the specific programme accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA)? NBA publishes lists of accredited programmes. - Faculty: Look at qualifications, Ph.D.s and research areas on the department page, and whether teaching posts appear to be filled. - Labs and projects: Look for working labs, industry-sponsored facilities and student project showcases. - Curriculum and electives: Check whether the syllabus is recent and whether you can choose electives in emerging areas. - Outcomes: Use the placement and higher-studies data the institution publishes. National-level data appears in the NIRF submissions of participating institutions. - Student culture: Look for active clubs, professional-body chapters (IEEE, CSI, ISTE and so on), competitions and hackathons. ## Thinking ahead to higher studies and research If you might want an M.Tech, M.Sc. (Engg) by research, a Ph.D. or a job in research, the branch affects which GATE paper and graduate programmes fit naturally. Moving between related fields is common, for example ECE to computer engineering, Mechanical to industrial engineering, or Civil to environmental engineering. Moving between distant fields needs more self-study. Branches such as Polymer Science or Biotechnology are a good fit for interdisciplinary research but have narrower GATE mapping, so look at target programmes early. Our guide to research pathways after B.E. goes deeper, and free NPTEL courses let you sample subjects before you commit. ## A simple decision framework - Shortlist three or four branches that genuinely interest you. - Spend a weekend sampling each one: watch an introductory lecture, read a first-year syllabus and talk to a current student. - Score each branch out of 5 on interest, aptitude, career routes you would accept, and higher-study fit. - List realistic colleges for each branch using recent cut-off ranges from KEA and COMEDK. - Decide your college-versus-branch rule in advance, so you are not deciding under pressure during counselling. - Build the option list following our KCET/COMEDK admissions guide. Want to talk it through? Our independent admission counselling session covers branch choice alongside KCET/COMEDK option entry. It is a structured conversation, not a guarantee of any seat or outcome. ## If you change your mind later Choosing the "wrong" branch is rarely permanent. Students move into software from every branch, into management through an MBA, into data science through self-study and electives, and into adjacent fields through an M.Tech. What matters most is doing well in whatever you study, building real projects and keeping your fundamentals strong. A disliked branch is a reason to plan, not to panic. ## Frequently asked questions Q: Is Computer Science always the best branch to choose? A: No. CSE suits students who enjoy programming and abstract problem-solving. Students in many other branches build strong careers too, including in software. Interest and performance matter more than the branch label. Q: Can non-CSE students get software jobs? A: Yes. Many IT employers recruit across branches through aptitude and coding tests. Students who practise programming and build projects can compete well, though some specialised roles prefer CSE-type backgrounds. Q: Should I pick a better college or a better branch? A: If you have a strong interest in a field, prioritise the branch. If you are undecided or aiming for software or management, a stronger college with flexible electives may help more. Cost and location also count. Q: Which GATE paper can a Polymer Science graduate take? A: There is no dedicated polymer paper in GATE. Graduates usually compare their syllabus with papers such as Engineering Sciences (XE), Chemical Engineering (CH) or Chemistry (CY), and check the eligibility rules of their target programmes. Q: Can I change my branch after the first year? A: Some institutions allow a limited, merit-based branch change after the first year, and others offer minors or honours instead. Rules vary, so check the current academic regulations of the specific college or university. Q: Do core branches like Civil and Mechanical still have good careers? A: Yes. Infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and related sectors continue to need engineers, though hiring is cyclical and more concentrated. Pairing core knowledge with software skills such as simulation, CAD or data analysis widens your options. ## Sources & further reading - GATE 2027 (IIT Madras) – exam papers and syllabus - National Board of Accreditation (NBA) – accredited programmes - National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) - NPTEL – free online courses from IITs and IISc - All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) --- # Engineering admissions in Karnataka: KCET, COMEDK & KEA counselling explained URL: https://sjcemysore.org/karnataka-engineering-admissions-guide-kcet-comedk/ Engineering admission in Karnataka goes through two main entrance tests and two separate counselling systems. KCET, run by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA), fills government-quota seats. COMEDK UGET fills the seats set aside for the consortium of private unaided colleges. This guide explains how KCET and COMEDK admission works from eligibility to reporting at a college, and the mistakes families most often make along the way. - KCET (UGCET): conducted by KEA; government-quota seats; Karnataka-candidate eligibility rules apply. - Engineering rank: 50% KCET score + 50% qualifying-exam marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. - COMEDK UGET: computer-based, 180 questions in 3 hours, open to candidates from across India. - Eligibility (general): pass in 2nd PUC/Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory and at least 45% in the relevant subjects (40% for eligible reserved categories). - Counselling: both run online option entry and multiple rounds; read every round's rules, because seat-retention options and penalties change. Always check the current year's bulletin. Rules, dates, fees and seat matrices are notified fresh every year. This guide describes how the system generally works as of October 2026. For anything you act on, the official sources are KEA and COMEDK. ## The three routes to an engineering seat in Karnataka Every B.E./B.Tech seat in a Karnataka private or aided college belongs to one category in that year's seat matrix. The category decides which test you need and who allots the seat: - Government quota (KEA): Seats allotted on KCET rank by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. These generally have the lowest regulated fees, and most of them are reserved for candidates who qualify as "Karnataka candidates". - COMEDK quota: Seats in private unaided colleges allotted on COMEDK UGET rank through COMEDK's own single-window counselling. There is no Karnataka-domicile requirement. - Management/institutional seats: Filled by the institution under applicable regulations. Fees are usually higher, and the rules differ by college type. Aided colleges, unaided private colleges, deemed universities and state private universities each split their seats differently. In 2014, for example, the old SJCE site said that 95% of seats in its aided courses but only 50% in unaided courses were filled through KEA. Those proportions belong to that year and that college. Look up the current seat matrix before you assume a split. National institutes such as NITs and IIITs admit through JEE Main and JoSAA, which this guide does not cover. ## Eligibility: marks, subjects and "Karnataka candidate" status For B.E./B.Tech, published eligibility requires a pass in 2nd PUC or Class 12. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, plus one optional subject such as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Electronics or Computer Science. The aggregate in those subjects must be at least 45%, or 40% for candidates of eligible reserved categories from Karnataka. Diploma holders can enter the second year (lateral entry) through a separate KEA process. To compete for government-quota seats you must usually qualify as a Karnataka candidate under one of the clauses in the KEA bulletin. These are based on things like years of study in Karnataka (commonly seven years between Classes 1 and 12), where you passed SSLC/PUC, a parent's study or employment, and special categories. The clauses are detailed and are interpreted strictly at document verification, so read your clause in the bulletin rather than relying on summaries. Kannadigas living outside the state can apply under the Horanadu and Gadinadu provisions. These candidates take an additional Kannada language test. COMEDK UGET has no domicile requirement. Its published eligibility mirrors the 45%/40% rule in Physics, Mathematics and an optional subject. Check COMEDK's own bulletin for how category relaxations apply to candidates from outside Karnataka. Photo: Joaquim679 at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons ## KCET and COMEDK UGET compared FeatureKCET (UGCET)COMEDK UGET Conducted byKarnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka SeatsGovernment quota in participating collegesCOMEDK quota in member private unaided colleges Who can applyAll eligible candidates, but government seats mostly need Karnataka-candidate statusCandidates from across India; no domicile rule ModePen-and-paper, objectiveComputer-based, at centres across India PapersPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics (Biology for some courses), 60 questions each, 80 minutes per paperPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics; 180 questions in 3 hours Marking1 mark per question; no negative marking in recent years1 mark per question; check the bulletin for marking rules Engineering rank based on50% KCET + 50% PCM marks in the qualifying examUGET score CounsellingKEA online option entry, mock and real roundsCOMEDK single-window online counselling For 2026, KEA said it would use the better of a Karnataka PUC student's two board attempts (the annual exam and the improvement exam) for the 50% board component. Rules like this are announced for a particular year, so check whether they still apply when you apply. Candidates from other boards should read how KEA treats their marks in that year's bulletin. ### Reservation and special categories Government-quota seats in Karnataka come with several layers of reservation and special categories: - Social categories: SC, ST and the state's backward-class categories (Category-1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B), each requiring the right caste and income certificates. - Rural and Kannada-medium quotas: For candidates who meet the study-location or medium-of-instruction conditions. - Kalyana Karnataka region: A separate local-candidate reservation for the region's districts under Article 371J of the Constitution. - Special categories: Such as children of defence personnel and other categories notified in the bulletin. Certificates must be in the format and validity period the bulletin specifies. A certificate in the wrong format is one of the most common reasons a category claim is rejected at verification. ## Application, document verification and the verified list KEA's process usually runs in this order: online application and fee payment, admit card, exam, provisional results, then document verification (online, or in person where KEA requires it), and finally publication of the verified data. Check every field that KEA displays: name, category, Karnataka-candidate clause, rural or Kannada-medium status and marks. Corrections are possible only within the windows KEA announces. Keep a folder of scanned and original copies ready: SSLC and PUC marks cards, study certificates, caste and income certificates if claimed, and any clause-specific certificates. If you apply for both KCET and COMEDK, keep separate copies of each login, application number and password. ## Option entry: how to build a sensible list In option entry you list college–course combinations in order of preference. The allotment software then gives you the highest-ranked option your rank and category can get. A few principles help: - Use last year's closing ranks as a rough guide. KEA and COMEDK publish cut-off ranks after each round. They move every year, so treat them as a range. - Order by genuine preference. Allotment is merit-based: listing a weaker option higher only means you may get it when a better one was available. - Mix ambitious, realistic and safe choices. Ambitious options do no harm when they sit above your realistic ones. - Decide college versus branch before you start. Our guide to choosing an engineering branch helps here. - Factor in total cost and location. Count tuition, hostel and travel. For Mysuru, see our student life guide. - Use the mock allotment. When KEA runs a mock round, use the result to adjust your list before the real round. After each real round, KEA has typically given allotted candidates a set of choices. These range from accepting the seat and leaving the counselling process, to accepting it while staying in the next round for an upgrade, to declining it but continuing to the next round, to quitting altogether. Each choice carries its own fee and reporting obligations, and the exact wording and conditions are set each year. In 2025, for example, KEA warned that candidates who did not report to the college allotted in a later round would face penalties, including being barred from admission to the same course for some years. Read the round-specific notification before you choose. ## COMEDK counselling in brief COMEDK runs centralised, single-window online counselling after it publishes the UGET rank list. You register for counselling, verify documents, enter choices, and accept, upgrade or exit after each round, much as with KEA but on a separate portal. COMEDK publishes a counselling process document, a quick guide and round-wise cut-off ranks on its website each year. If you hold both a KCET and a COMEDK allotment, plan your accept/upgrade decisions across both systems carefully. Fees paid in one system are not automatically transferred to the other. ## A typical admission calendar The exact dates change every year, but the cycle usually looks like this: - January–March: KCET and COMEDK applications open. In 2026, COMEDK's application window ran from early February to mid-March. - April–May: Entrance examinations. COMEDK UGET 2026 was held on 9 May 2026. - May–June: Results and rank lists; document verification. - June–September: Counselling rounds for both KEA and COMEDK, followed by reporting to colleges. ## Common mistakes to avoid - Claiming a Karnataka-candidate clause or category without the exact certificate the bulletin asks for. - Missing a fee or reporting deadline after an allotment, which can cancel the seat. - Listing very few options and missing out on a seat altogether. - Treating last year's cut-offs as a guarantee. - Paying agents who promise "guaranteed" government or COMEDK seats. These seats are allotted only through the official portals. Need a second opinion on your option list? SJCE Mysore offers an independent 1:1 KCET/COMEDK admission counselling session to help you understand the process and prioritise choices. We are not part of KEA, COMEDK or any college, and we cannot influence allotments. For background on the institutions themselves, see our pages on undergraduate programmes and what autonomous status means, and browse the general FAQ. ## Frequently asked questions Q: Can students from outside Karnataka get a KCET government seat? A: Mostly no. Government-quota seats are generally for candidates who qualify as Karnataka candidates under the KEA bulletin's clauses. Students from outside the state usually aim for COMEDK, management or national-level routes. Q: How is the KCET engineering rank calculated? A: For engineering, KEA combines 50% of your KCET score with 50% of your Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics marks in the qualifying examination. Check the current bulletin for how marks from different boards and improvement exams are treated. Q: Is there negative marking in KCET or COMEDK? A: KCET has not used negative marking in recent years, and each question carries one mark. COMEDK UGET is a 180-question computer-based test. Confirm the marking scheme in each year's official bulletin. Q: Can I take both KCET and COMEDK? A: Yes. Many students take both because they fill different seat quotas. Counselling runs separately, so keep track of deadlines and fees in both systems. Q: What happens if I don't report to the college after allotment? A: You can lose the seat and any fee paid. In recent years KEA has also warned of penalties, such as debarment from the same course, for candidates who do not report after later rounds. Read each round's notification carefully. Q: Where do I find official cut-off ranks? A: KEA and COMEDK publish round-wise cut-off or closing ranks on their official websites, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and comedk.org. ## Sources & further reading - Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) – official website - COMEDK – official website (UGET, counselling documents, cut-offs) - Careers360 – KCET exam pattern and marks - ALLEN – KCET eligibility criteria summary - Free Press Journal – COMEDK UGET 2026 registration, eligibility and pattern - Careers360 – KEA's post-allotment choices and reporting rules (2025) --- # History of SJCE Mysore: from 1963 to JSS Science and Technology University URL: https://sjcemysore.org/sjce-mysore-history-1963-to-jss-stu/ The story of SJCE Mysore history begins in 1963, when Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering opened on the western edge of Mysore under JSS Mahavidyapeetha. Over five decades it grew from three branches into a grant-in-aid, autonomous, World Bank–assisted institution, and in 2016 it became the founding campus of JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU). This article traces that journey using the college's own archived pages and published records. - Founded: 1963, under JSS Mahavidyapeetha, conceived by Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamigalavaru, the 23rd pontiff of Sri Suttur Mutt. - Inaugurated by: Dr. T.M.A. Pai, founder of the Manipal institutions. - First branches: Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. - Autonomy: conferred by VTU from 2007–08. - TEQIP: Lead Institute in Phase I (Rs. 20 crore) and funded again in Phase II (Rs. 12.5 crore). - University status: JSS Science and Technology University, created by Karnataka Act No. 43 of 2013, functioning from 2016–17. About this page: SJCE Mysore is an independent resource that now runs on the old sjcemysore.org domain. We are not the college, JSS STU or JSS Mahavidyapeetha. For official, current information, go to the JSS STU official website. ## Origins: a 1963 college under JSS Mahavidyapeetha The college's own website from 2014 described Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering as "conceived in 1963" and "the dream child" of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamigalavaru, the 23rd pontiff of Sri Suttur Mutt. It was set up under JSS Mahavidyapeetha, the educational trust that the Mutt had founded in 1954. By 2014 the Mahavidyapeetha described itself as running more than 300 institutions, from schools to medical and engineering colleges, in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and abroad. Dr. T.M.A. Pai, founder of the Manipal institutions and then chairman of the Academy of Education, Manipal, officially inaugurated the college. For families in Mysore and the surrounding districts, it meant a residential engineering college close to home, at a time when technical education in India was expanding quickly. The college's 50-year report lists Dr. M. Siddalingaiah as the first principal, for a short term from June to September 1963. Prof. Kasturi Rangachar followed him. According to the same report, the first academic year began with: - three degree branches: Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; - the supporting Physics and Mathematics departments, plus the library; - a boys' hostel, which put residential life at the centre of the college from the start. ## Building the departments, 1968–2004 The first batch graduated in 1968. That same year the college added Electronics and Communication Engineering, which the 50-year report describes as the first course of its kind in Karnataka. Over the next four decades SJCE kept adding programmes, and the order in which they arrived mirrors how Indian industry changed. YearMilestone 1963College founded; Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering; boys' hostel 1968First graduating batch; Electronics & Communication Engineering introduced 1974Grant-in-aid status from the Government of Karnataka 1978Instrumentation Technology degree 1980Industrial & Production Engineering 1982Computer Science & Engineering Late 1980sEnvironmental Engineering (an offshoot of Civil) and Polymer Science & Technology 1988Silver Jubilee; SJCE-STEP and the R&D cell established 1998VTU formed; SJCE comes under it; NBA accreditation begins 2000Information Science & Engineering 2002–2004Biotechnology (2002), girls' hostel (2003), Construction Technology & Management (2004) 2007–08Autonomous status 2013–15Golden Jubilee celebrations 2016–17JSS Science and Technology University begins functioning Sources disagree on a few dates. Polymer Science, for example, appears as 1987–88 in the college's report and as 1992 in some secondary sources. Where that happens we follow the college's own document. Electronics in the late 1960s, computing in the early 1980s, information science in 2000 and biotechnology in 2002: the sequence tracks how engineering demand in India moved over the period. Current programme lists are published by JSS STU. Postgraduate study grew alongside the undergraduate branches. The 2014 site listed M.Tech programmes in fields such as Industrial Electronics, Industrial Structures, Environmental Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Biomedical Signal Processing & Instrumentation, Energy Systems & Management, Polymer Science and Biotechnology. It also listed MBA and MCA programmes and research degrees (M.Sc. (Engg) by research and Ph.D.) in all engineering departments. The same site described an evening B.E. programme for employed diploma holders. Photo: TheSachuHopes, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons ## Grant-in-aid, VTU and the move to autonomy SJCE received grant-in-aid status in 1974, according to the 50-year report. A grant-in-aid institution receives government support for approved posts and follows the state's rules. In admissions, this showed up as a high share of government-quota seats: the 2014 site said that 95% of seats in aided B.E. courses were filled by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Examinations Authority. In 1998 the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) was set up. It brought engineering colleges that had been affiliated to several different universities under one technical university, and SJCE joined it as an affiliated college. The 50-year report says the college's NBA accreditation journey began in the same year. The bigger change came in 2007–08, when VTU granted SJCE autonomous status. The 50-year report records that the UGC granted autonomy from February 2008, covering 2008–09 to 2013–14, and later extended it to 2019–20. For students, autonomy meant that the college set its own syllabus, ran its own semester-end examinations and published its own results, while VTU still awarded the degree. The 2014 notice board shows how this worked day to day: notices about Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE), semester-end examinations "(Autonomous)", makeup exams and supplementary courses. The 2014 site also said SJCE was one of only a small number of Karnataka engineering colleges given autonomy at that time. Our explainer on what autonomous status means covers the topic in more detail. ## TEQIP, research and SJCE-STEP SJCE took part in the World Bank–assisted Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) in its first phase. The 2014 institute profile says it was "selected as Lead Institute" and received a grant of Rs. 20 crore. TEQIP Phase I focused on infrastructure, learning outcomes and graduate employability. The college then won Rs. 12.5 crore under TEQIP Phase II, which was aimed at scaling up postgraduate education and demand-driven R&D. The 2014 TEQIP page said SJCE's Phase II proposal received the highest marks in the country. That is the college's own statement, and we report it as such. Our TEQIP explainer describes how the programme worked nationally. Research and enterprise had started earlier: - 1988 – R&D cell. The management created a cell that funded proposal preparation, conference travel and publication support for faculty. - 1988 – SJCE-STEP. A Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park was set up on campus with support from the Department of Science & Technology (Government of India), IDBI and the Government of Karnataka. The 2014 site described it as one of the first three STEPs accredited as "best STEP" among 14 nationally. Read more on our SJCE-STEP page. - 2000–01 – JSS Research Foundation. Set up by JSS Mahavidyapeetha to offer Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg) by research, and affiliated to the University of Mysore from 2001–02. - Industry-sponsored laboratories. By 2014 the site listed labs associated with Philips, HP, Cisco, Bosch Rexroth, Nokia and Schneider. - International MoUs. The site named agreements with North Carolina A&T State University and Sonoma State University in the US, and the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. ## The campus and its place in Mysuru The 2014 site described a "sprawling 117 acres" campus, which it called one of the landmarks of western Mysore. Later publications give different areas for the present university campus, so treat any single acreage as approximate. The campus is in the Manasagangotri area, next to the University of Mysore, and the official address is now given as the JSS Technical Institutions Campus, Mysuru 570006. (The city's official English name changed from Mysore to Mysuru in 2014.) The archived amenities list shows campus life at the time: boys' and girls' hostels, a 12-hour library with digital library and e-journal access, a central computing facility and CAD centre, a dispensary with a tie-up with JSS Hospital, a co-operative society, a bank with ATM, and Wi-Fi. For sport, the physical education department listed a gymnasium, courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, kabaddi and kho-kho, and a cricket ground. In 2012 the JSS–KSCA cricket ground opened on campus. The college's sports page named India fast bowler Javagal Srinath and tennis player Prahlad Srinath among its notable players. Professional bodies were active as well. The 2014 site listed an IEEE student branch with over 250 members, ISTE and CSI student chapters, the Institution of Engineers student chapter and a Youth Red Cross wing. To see the area around the campus, our About Mysuru guide is a good starting point. Visitors who would like context on the ground can book our independent Mysuru heritage & campus-area walking tour, which covers public areas only. ## The Golden Jubilee, 2013–15 The college marked fifty years with a Golden Jubilee year in 2013–14. According to the 50-year report, Dr. Sam Pitroda, then chairman of the National Innovation Council, inaugurated the Golden Jubilee block on 22 March 2014. Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was chief guest at the valedictory function on 31 March 2015. Around the same time the college held its graduation days as an autonomous institution. The 2014 notice board refers to a 4th Graduation Day on 26 October 2013. The jubilee also gave the college a chance to look back on its record. Its 2014 vision statement ended with an aspiration "to lead the institutions to qualify as a deemed university." Within a few years that goal was met in another form, as a state private university. ## From SJCE to JSS Science and Technology University The Karnataka legislature passed the J.S.S. Science and Technology University Act, 2013 (Karnataka Act No. 43 of 2013), which received the Governor's assent on 22 March 2013. The sponsoring body is JSS Mahavidyapeetha. The Act came into force on a date to be notified by the state government. The university's COMEDK profile gives that notification date as 16 January 2016, and the 50-year report says the university has been functioning since 2016–17. JSS STU is a unitary university: it runs its own programmes on its own campus and does not affiliate outside colleges as VTU does. SJCE is now described as a constituent college of the university, and degrees are awarded by JSS STU. The university's admissions profile on COMEDK lists B.E. programmes including Civil, Mechanical, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Science, Biotechnology, Construction Technology & Management, and Computer Science & Business Systems. It also lists postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The list of programmes changes over time, so check the official JSS STU website for the current list. ## What the change means for students and alumni - Degree certificates: Older alumni hold degrees from the university the college was affiliated to when they graduated. Autonomous-era graduates from 2008 onwards hold VTU degrees issued under autonomy. Recent graduates hold JSS STU degrees. For verification or transcripts, contact the body that issued your degree. - Admissions: A private university's seats are filled under the state's rules, usually through a mix of government-quota, COMEDK and other categories. The proportions are set each year. Our Karnataka admissions guide explains the process. - Names: "SJCE" is still widely used, and you will see "JSS STU", "SJCE Mysuru" and "JSS TI Campus" used for the same place. - Records from before 2016: Archived notices from the old site, wherever they appear, are kept for historical reference only. They are not current rules. Do not rely on archived notices for current decisions. Fees, seat matrices, syllabi and examination rules have changed many times since 2014. Use the official JSS STU, KEA and COMEDK websites for anything you need to act on. ## Frequently asked questions Q: When was SJCE Mysore founded? A: Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering was established in 1963 under JSS Mahavidyapeetha. It was conceived by Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamigalavaru of Sri Suttur Mutt and inaugurated by Dr. T.M.A. Pai. Q: Is SJCE the same as JSS Science and Technology University? A: JSS STU was created under Karnataka Act No. 43 of 2013 and has functioned since 2016–17. SJCE is now a constituent college of the university, and many people still use "SJCE" for the campus. Q: When did SJCE become autonomous? A: VTU conferred autonomous status from the 2007–08 academic year. According to the college's 50-year report, the UGC granted autonomy from February 2008 and later extended it. Q: What was SJCE's role in TEQIP? A: SJCE was a Lead Institute in TEQIP Phase I with a grant of Rs. 20 crore. It later received Rs. 12.5 crore under Phase II to scale up postgraduate education and R&D. Q: Which were the first engineering branches at SJCE? A: The college began in 1963 with Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Electronics & Communication was added in 1968, and other branches followed over the decades. Q: Is sjcemysore.org the official college website? A: No. This domain is now run as an independent information resource. For official information, use the JSS STU website at jssstuniv.in. ## Sources & further reading - SJCE – 50 years report (college document, PDF) - J.S.S. Science and Technology University Act, 2013 (Karnataka Act 43 of 2013) – text - COMEDK – JSS Science and Technology University profile - Visvesvaraya Technological University – About VTU - JSS Science and Technology University – official website --- # IoT Engineering Project Kit URL: https://sjcemysore.org/services/iot-engineering-project-kit/ Price: ₹3499 ## In the box - Arduino-compatible microcontroller board and USB cable - Wi-Fi module, breadboard and jumper wires - Temperature/humidity, soil-moisture, ultrasonic and light sensors - Relay module, buzzer, LEDs, resistors and a small servo motor ## Three guided projects - Smart weather station that logs data to a dashboard - Automatic plant-watering system - Parking/obstacle sensor with alerts Lesson notes and source code are provided online; ideal for first- and second-year students and mini-project submissions. ## Shipping Dispatched within 2–4 working days to addresses in India. See the shipping policy. Independent service provided by the operator of this website (SJCE Mysore). Not affiliated with SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and it does not guarantee admission, a job or publication. See the refund & rescheduling policy. --- # GATE Preparation Starter Kit (digital) URL: https://sjcemysore.org/services/gate-preparation-starter-kit/ Price: ₹1999 ## Inside the kit - 16-week study schedule (editable spreadsheet) for CS, EC, EE, ME and CE papers - Topic-weightage sheets based on previous papers - Formula notebooks (PDF) for engineering mathematics and general aptitude - Mock-test tracker and error log - Guide to official resources: GATE information brochure, NPTEL courses and previous papers ## Delivery Download links are emailed after payment is confirmed (usually within one working day). Files are for personal use only. Read first: what GATE leads to — M.Tech, PSU and research options. Independent service provided by the operator of this website (SJCE Mysore). Not affiliated with SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and it does not guarantee admission, a job or publication. See the refund & rescheduling policy. --- # Research Paper & Thesis Mentoring URL: https://sjcemysore.org/services/research-paper-mentoring/ Price: ₹4999 ## What we cover - Turning a project into a research question and contribution statement - Literature review method and reference management (Zotero/Mendeley) - Paper structure (IMRaD), figures, tables and writing clearly - Choosing genuine journals and conferences — and avoiding predatory ones - Responding to reviewers; research integrity and plagiarism policies ## Format Four 60-minute video sessions over 4–6 weeks, with written comments on up to two drafts (each up to 8,000 words). We mentor; we do not write papers or theses for you. Ghost-writing and plagiarism violate academic integrity rules. Background reading: research pathways after B.E. Independent service provided by the operator of this website (SJCE Mysore). Not affiliated with SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and it does not guarantee admission, a job or publication. See the refund & rescheduling policy. --- # Mysuru Campus & Heritage Walking Tour URL: https://sjcemysore.org/services/mysuru-campus-heritage-tour/ Price: ₹1499 ## Route (about 4 hours) - Mysore Palace surroundings and the history of the Wodeyars - Devaraja Market and the Dufferin clock tower - Crawford Hall and the University of Mysore heritage buildings - Kukkarahalli Lake walk and the education district of western Mysuru — the area where SJCE grew - Coffee break and Q&A on studying and living in Mysuru ## Good to know - Groups of up to 10 people; price is per person - Morning (07:30) or afternoon (15:30) start - Entry tickets to monuments are not included - We visit only public areas; we do not enter any college campus without the institution's permission - Ideal for students and families visiting Mysuru before admission Plan ahead with our Mysuru guide and student life guide. Independent service provided by the operator of this website (SJCE Mysore). Not affiliated with SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and it does not guarantee admission, a job or publication. See the refund & rescheduling policy. --- # Placement Readiness Bootcamp (6 weeks) URL: https://sjcemysore.org/services/placement-readiness-bootcamp/ Price: ₹7999 ## Programme WeekFocus 1Quantitative aptitude & logical reasoning drills 2Verbal ability, email writing, resume and LinkedIn review 3Data structures & algorithms practice (arrays, strings, hashing) 4DSA II (trees, graphs, DP) and core-subject revision 5Group discussion and HR interview practice 6Two recorded mock technical interviews with feedback ## Format - Three live 90-minute sessions per week (evenings, IST) plus recordings - Weekly assignments and an aptitude test series - Small cohorts (maximum 25 participants) - Certificate of participation ## Who should join Pre-final and final-year B.E./B.Tech, MCA and M.Tech students from any college. Follows the plan in our placement preparation roadmap. Independent service provided by the operator of this website (SJCE Mysore). Not affiliated with SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and it does not guarantee admission, a job or publication. See the refund & rescheduling policy. --- # Admission Counselling Session (KCET / COMEDK) URL: https://sjcemysore.org/services/admission-counselling-session/ Price: ₹2499 ## What you get - 60-minute one-to-one video call (Google Meet or Zoom) with a counsellor who has followed Karnataka engineering admissions for years - Review of your rank/score, category and preferences before the call - A shortlist of realistic college–branch combinations using previous-year cut-off trends - Help with option-entry order, mock allotments and what to do in each round - A written summary and checklist emailed within 24 hours ## Who it is for Students and parents preparing for KEA (KCET) or COMEDK counselling, lateral-entry diploma holders and anyone comparing autonomous colleges and universities in Karnataka. ## How it works - Place the order — you will receive a booking email within one working day. - Pick a slot (Monday–Saturday, 10:00–19:00 IST) and share your rank card details. - Join the call; parents are welcome. - Receive your written plan. We explain the official process; we never "arrange" seats. Admissions happen only through KEA, COMEDK and institutions' official processes. Read our free admissions guide first. Independent service provided by the operator of this website (SJCE Mysore). Not affiliated with SJCE, JSS Science and Technology University or JSS Mahavidyapeetha, and it does not guarantee admission, a job or publication. See the refund & rescheduling policy. ---