Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management

What Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management does

Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management (SCEM) is a private engineering and management institution established in 2007 under the Bhandary Foundation, located on a 30-acre campus along the banks of the Nethravathi River in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. The institution offers a portfolio of undergraduate B.E. programmes across seven engineering disciplines (Computer Science, CSE-AIML, Information Science, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Computer, Mechanical, and Robotics & Automation), postgraduate programmes including M.Tech (Computer Science, VLSI Design & Embedded Systems), MBA, and MCA, undergraduate BBA and BCA, and VTU-recognized Ph.D. research across multiple sciences and engineering departments. It is approved by AICTE, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, and holds NAAC 'A' grade accreditation, NBA approval for five engineering programmes, and recognition from UGC, MoE, and DSIR (SIRO). The institution's revenue model is fee-based and tuition-anchored, with annual fees ranging from government-regulated CET quotas (45% of seats) through COMEDK (30%) and Management Quota (25%) to a separate NRI quota at Rs. 5,00,000, supplemented by hostel, mess, and transport fees.

The college operates a 4.00 lakh sq. ft. built-up area including a 1.50 lakh sq. ft. dedicated industry/startup space, with infrastructure comprising a 1 Gbps dedicated leased line (Airtel + Jio), 600-computer online testing capacity, and an 800-seat auditorium. It maintains an innovation and incubation stack supported by K-Tech Innovation (GoK), MSME Host Institute (TBI), NITI Aayog ACIC (100-seater), MeitY's GENESIS scheme, and a VGST-supported Centre of Excellence in Future Technology, under which 22 student startups and 10 LLPs have been incubated. Its go-to-market for admissions is direct-to-student via the Karnataka KEA/KCET portal, COMEDK counseling, and an in-house admissions office handling Management and NRI quotas.

Sahyadri's placement function, anchored by a dedicated Dean for Career Guidance, Training & Placement, attracts 260+ companies annually including a specialized Japanese cluster (Belc, Microsoft, IMV, JEMS, JRI, Aisan, Otowa, Starlite, JAPANET, Contec, Daisei, Adobe, Cohesity, Google, Amazon, Anglo Eastern, HSBC, SAP, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, Deloitte, Accenture, Toyota Kirloskar, IBM, Tech Mahindra, Federal Bank, Standard Chartered, Schaeffler, LTI Mindtree, Schneider Electric, Kyndryl). Realized placement outcomes include a highest package of Rs. 47.24 LPA (Belc Co. Ltd.), an average of Rs. 6.3 LPA, and a median of Rs. 4.75 LPA, with 500+ Japanese-language learners trained to support the Japan placement lane. Strategic direction in 2025–2026 includes MoUs with Anmaya Technologies (semiconductor/FPGA education), Christ University (research and faculty exchange), and Kristu Jayanti Deemed-to-be University (academic collaboration on BBA/BCA/MCA), alongside a publicly stated vision to convert the college into a Deemed-to-be University.

Name

Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management

Legal name

Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management

Website

https://sahyadri.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management is a private engineering and management institution in Mangaluru, India, founded in 2007 under the Bhandary Foundation, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes to approximately 3,000 students across seven engineering disciplines, business, and computer applications, with a notable Japan-focused placement track.

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Product category

Higher Education (Engineering and Management)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Management Research Institutes & Doctoral (PhD/DBA) Programs (EDAHAHAO)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Management education
• Technical higher education
• Campus placement services
• Research and incubation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Semester/yearly tuition fees collected from students enrolled in undergraduate (B.E., BBA, BCA), postgraduate (M.Tech, MBA, MCA), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs. Fees vary by program, entry quota (CET, COMEDK, Management, NRI), and academic performance.
2. Hostel and Mess Fees: Annual hostel accommodation fees ranging from Rs. 1,10,000 to Rs. 1,70,000 inclusive of accommodation and mess charges. Payment can be done in two installments.
3. Transportation Fees: Annual bus fare for students commuting daily via college's own transport fleet. Bus pass issued upon payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management is a private technical and management institution that delivers accredited undergraduate (B.E.), postgraduate (M.Tech, MBA), and doctoral (Ph.D.) degree programs, complemented by allied undergraduate programs in business administration and computer applications. The college sells degree education services to admitted students, supported by on-campus hostel, mess, and transportation services, with a parallel revenue stream from industry-sponsored campus placements and consulting through its Centre of Excellence.

Product overview

Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management operates as a single-institution educational platform offering multiple academic programs. The core portfolio consists of undergraduate B.E. programs across seven engineering disciplines (CSE, AIML, ISE, ECE, Electronics & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics & Automation), complemented by business programs (BBA and MBA), computer applications programs (BCA and MCA), postgraduate M.Tech programs in specialized engineering domains, and doctoral research programs. The institution does not offer a multi-product software platform; rather, it provides a unified academic delivery system with various degree pathways under a single institutional brand.

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Products and services

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Programs Undergraduate four-year engineering degree programs across seven disciplines: Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), CSE with Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML), Information Science & Engineering (ISE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electronics & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics & Automation Engineering. Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), approved by AICTE, with NBA accreditation for five engineering programs. Targets students who have completed 10+2 with Physics/Maths.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Two-year full-time postgraduate management program affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgavi. Admission via Karnataka PGCET counseling (CET Code B268) or Management Quota at Rs. 2,35,000 per annum. Includes corporate readiness training and industry exposure.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Newly introduced undergraduate business administration program providing foundation in business management, economics, accounting, marketing, and organizational behavior. Annual tuition fee Rs. 1,00,000 under Management Quota. Targets 10+2 students seeking entry-level business education.
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Newly introduced undergraduate program focused on computer applications, programming, web development, and IT fundamentals. Annual tuition fee Rs. 1,25,000 under Management Quota. Targets students seeking IT careers without the engineering track.
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Newly introduced postgraduate computer applications program providing advanced knowledge in software development and IT. Annual tuition fee Rs. 1,50,000 under Management Quota. Targets graduates seeking deeper IT and software expertise.
• M.Tech Programs Postgraduate engineering programs in Computer Science & Engineering (Rs. 1,20,000 per annum) and VLSI Design & Embedded Systems (Rs. 1,20,000 per annum). The VLSI program is supported by an MoU with Anmaya Technologies for industry interaction, technical mentoring, internships, and project-based learning. Admission via Karnataka PGCET counseling (CET Code T867) or Management Quota.
• Ph.D. Programs Doctoral research programs recognized by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Targets research scholars pursuing academic careers.
• On-Campus Hostel and Mess Services On-campus residential accommodation with food services across multiple occupancy tiers: 3 & 4 sharing at Rs. 1,10,000; twin sharing at Rs. 1,20,000; twin sharing with attached bathroom at Rs. 1,30,000; single occupancy at Rs. 1,30,000; single with attached bathroom at Rs. 1,40,000; AC single with attached bathroom at Rs. 1,70,000 per annum. Payable in two installments.
• College Transportation Service Daily bus transport service using the college's own transport fleet for student commuters. Bus pass issued upon payment of annual bus fare.
• Campus Placement and Recruitment Services Campus recruitment drive coordination with 250+ companies visiting annually, including pre-placement training, aptitude and technical preparation, and Japanese language classes for overseas placement. Delivers 1000+ offers annually, 400+ students placed, highest package of 47.24 LPA (Belc Co. Ltd), average of 6.3 LPA, and median of 4.75 LPA.

Named customers33 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kristu Jayanti Deemed-to-be-UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Academic collaboration signed on June 22, 2026 between Sahyadri College and Kristu Jayanti Deemed-to-be-University in Bengaluru. The partnership aims to benefit Sahyadri's newly introduced BBA, BCA, and MCA programmes through guidance from Kristu Jayanti, which has grown from nine students in 1999 to over 18,000 students today.
• Anmaya TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 28 May 2026MoU signed with Anmaya Technologies, a deep-tech company specializing in FPGA-native and embedded hardware solutions, to advance semiconductor-focused technical education. The collaboration supports SCEM's M.Tech in VLSI Design & Embedded Systems programme and B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering through industry interaction, technical mentoring, internships, and project-based learning. Global semiconductor industry projected to exceed $600 billion.
• Christ (Deemed-to-be University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2026MoU signed for collaborative research, student and faculty exchange programs, and development of digital infrastructure including virtual learning environments. No specific timeline, funding details, or expected outcomes disclosed.
• K-Tech Innovation (Government of Karnataka)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated innovation and acceleration facility supported by K-Tech Innovation, Government of Karnataka. Part of Karnataka Acceleration Network focused on scaling 30 startups every year.
• New Age Innovation Networks (NAIN) CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject-Based Learning (PBL) supported by college and NAIN Center for community-centric engineering solutions.
• Karnataka Council for Science and TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Centre of Excellence in Future Technology.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Manipal Institute of Technology: Karnataka-based private engineering institution under MAHE offering comparable B.E., M.Tech, and MBA programs with stronger brand and deemed-university status; competes for the same coastal Karnataka engineering student segment.
• Canara Engineering College: Mangaluru-based VTU-affiliated private engineering college offering similar B.E. and M.Tech programs; competes directly in the same local coastal Karnataka market.
• St. Joseph Engineering College: Direct Mangaluru-headquartered private engineering college affiliated to VTU offering B.E., M.Tech, MBA programs. Most direct local competitor for the same Karnataka engineering aspirant pool.
• NMAM Institute of Technology (NITTE): VTU-affiliated private engineering college in Karnataka (Nitte) offering B.E. and M.Tech programs; comparable size, accreditation profile, and target student base as Sahyadri.

Broad incumbents

• PES University: Bangalore-based deemed university offering engineering, MBA, and computer applications programs with a stronger brand and similar curriculum breadth to Sahyadri's new BBA/BCA/MCA expansion.
• M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology: Bangalore-based autonomous private engineering college with stronger research profile, NBA accreditation across multiple programs, and broader placement network.
• RV College of Engineering: Top-ranked Bangalore-based private engineering college with stronger NIRF positioning, larger employer network, and premium placement outcomes; sets the benchmark Karnataka students compare against.
• BMS College of Engineering: Established Bangalore private engineering college with broader program portfolio and stronger brand; competes for Karnataka's highest-ranked engineering aspirants.

Regional players

• KLE Technological University: Karnataka-based deemed university offering engineering and management programs; comparable VTU-region positioning with stronger deemed-university status that Sahyadri aspires to.

Emerging players

• Christ (Deemed-to-be University): Bengaluru-based deemed university and current MoU partner of Sahyadri; offers engineering, MBA, BBA, BCA, MCA programs and represents a model for Sahyadri's deemed-university and non-engineering expansion ambitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sahyadri_campus

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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