Sardar Patel College of Engineering

What Sardar Patel College of Engineering does

Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE) is a private engineering college located in Andheri (West), Mumbai, operating under the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Trust. Affiliated with the University of Mumbai, SPCE offers undergraduate B.Tech programs in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, postgraduate M.Tech programs across five specializations (Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Machine Design, Thermal Engineering, and Power Electronics and Power Systems), doctoral Ph.D. programs, and a B.Tech pathway for working professionals. Admissions are conducted through the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra centralized process based on JEE Main and MAHCET scores, with additional pathways including direct second-year admission for diploma holders and special quotas for J&K students.

The institution's revenue model is built on FRA-regulated tuition fees across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supplemented by hostel and mess fees, examination and processing fees, and ancillary services. SPCE generates enrollment-based recurring revenue with no direct customer transactions beyond student fees. The college supports academic delivery through substantial IT infrastructure including 210 Mbps dedicated bandwidth, a gigabit LAN with fiber optic backbone covering 400+ nodes, biometric iris-based attendance systems, 12 Samsung Digital Smart Boards, and a centralized library with 45,000+ physical books, 11,000+ e-books, and access to major engineering databases (Springer, Science Direct, IET, ASCE, ASME) via Knimbus remote access. The Training & Placement Office facilitates campus recruitment with 100+ visiting companies and reports a 99% placement rate for eligible students.

SPCE is accredited by NAAC (2021-2026), NBA (for Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering departments), and AICTE, with continuous NIRF rankings since 2017. The institution maintains industry-academia partnerships through MoUs with Cognizant, the National Entrepreneurship Network, and various engineering firms for internships, workshops, and faculty development programs. Additional student services include psychological counseling via Drishti (Prabhav Rehabilitation LLP), medical aid partnerships, and the SPIKE Sports Club. The college is currently undertaking the SPCE-SPIT Hostel Project to expand residential capacity.

Name

Sardar Patel College of Engineering

Legal name

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Sardar Patel College of Engineering

Website

https://spce.ac.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sardar Patel College of Engineering is a Mumbai-based private engineering college under Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Trust, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering to students admitted through DTE Maharashtra, with tuition-based revenue and a 99% placement rate via 100+ recruiting partners.

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Higher Education - Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Postgraduate engineering programs
• Campus placement services
• Doctoral research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Revenue generated from B.Tech programs for full-time students and working professionals across Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering disciplines
2. Tuition Fees - Postgraduate Programs: Revenue from M.Tech programs including Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Machine Design, Thermal Engineering, and PEPS specializations
3. Hostel and Mess Fees: Revenue from hostel accommodation and mess services for students
4. Examination and Processing Fees: Fees collected for academic examinations, degree processing, and administrative services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sardar Patel College of Engineering is a private engineering college offering undergraduate B.Tech programs in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, postgraduate M.Tech programs in Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Machine Design, Thermal Engineering, and Power Electronics and Power Systems, and doctoral Ph.D. research programs, all affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The college provides supporting student services including a Training & Placement Office facilitating campus recruitment, a Central Library with digital and physical resources, IT infrastructure for academic delivery, counselling support, hostel and mess facilities, medical aid, and sports through the SPIKE Sports Club.

Product overview

Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE) is an autonomous engineering college affiliated with Mumbai University offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The institution provides undergraduate (B.Tech in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering), postgraduate (M.Tech in Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Machine Design, Thermal Engineering, PEPS), and doctoral programs. The college supports academic delivery with extensive IT infrastructure featuring 12 Samsung Digital Smart Boards, a 210 Mbps connectivity, and a centralized library with digital database access. Student development services include Training & Placement Cell, dedicated Internship Cell, counselling support through Drishti, and sports facilities through the SPIKE Sports Club.

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Products and services

• B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) Programs Four-year undergraduate engineering degree programs offered in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Also includes B.Tech for Working Professionals and Direct Second Year admission pathways. Affiliated with the University of Mumbai.
• M.Tech (Master of Technology) Programs Two-year postgraduate engineering programs including Structural Engineering, Construction Management, Machine Design, Thermal Engineering, and Power Electronics and Power Systems (PEPS). Affiliated with the University of Mumbai.
• Ph.D. (Doctoral) Programs Doctoral research programs across engineering disciplines with faculty guidance, with mandatory submission of credentials on the ShodhChakra Portal.
• QIP (Quality Improvement Programme) Quality Improvement Programme for faculty development and research enhancement.
• Training & Placement Services Comprehensive placement services including career guidance, industry interaction, campus recruitment coordination, internship facilitation, and soft skill training programs, with 100+ recruiting companies visiting annually.
• Central Library Services Fully computerized library with approximately 45,000 books, 11,000+ e-books, 3,500+ bound journal volumes, remote access via Knimbus, plagiarism checking via Turnitin, and access to online databases including Springer, Science Direct, IET, ASCE, and ASME.
• IT Infrastructure Services Campus-wide IT facilities including 210 Mbps bandwidth, 200+ computers, gigabit LAN with fiber optic backbone (400+ nodes), Wi-Fi, CCTV surveillance, biometric iris attendance, and 12 Samsung Digital Smart Boards for classrooms.
• Student Counselling Support Services Psychological and psychoeducational support services through MoU with Drishti (Prabhav Rehabilitation LLP), including individual counselling, crisis intervention, group counselling, and mental health awareness programs for students.
• Medical Aid Services Health services including personal accidental insurance up to Rs. 200,000, healthcare agreements with Lion Kartar Singh Hospital and Nakshatra Hospital, and ambulance services for students and staff.
• SPIKE Sports Club Sports club managing various sports activities including cricket, football, volleyball, basketball, badminton, athletics, and hosting the SPIRIT annual sports fest.
• Hostel & Mess Services On-campus hostel accommodation and mess facilities for students at SPCE.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of eligible students get placed in various prestigious industries annually
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Integration10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bharatiya Vidya BhavancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent trust managing SPCE as part of its educational institutions network. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is a premier educational trust in India with multiple institutions across the country. SPCE is part of Bhavan's Campus in Andheri, Mumbai, shared with SP Jain Institute of Management & Research.
• Cognizant Technology SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-academia partnership where Cognizant offers workshops, Faculty Development Programs, Best Student Award, Best Student Project Awards, and Student Internship Programs. SPCE has signed MoUs under their Industry Academia Interface program.
• National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPCE is a member of NEN and has a dedicated NEN Cell coordinated by a Faculty Member along with Student Volunteers to promote entrepreneurship among students.
• TEQIP (Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Bank assisted project for quality improvement in technical education. SPCE has participated in TEQIP-II and TEQIP-III activities including student training, FDPs, industry readiness programs, and twinning activities with mentee institutions.
• Various Industry Partners for MoUscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPCE has signed MoUs with various industries under their Industry Academia Interface program. These partnerships facilitate industrial visits, live projects, internships, campus recruitments, and expert interactions. Companies like TATA Consultancy Services, Larsen & Toubro Engineering, India Tube Mills, BARC, and SAMEER have visited for student interactions.
• Drishti (Unit of Prabhav Rehabilitation LLP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for structured psychological and psychoeducational support services. Drishti provides experienced counseling psychologists who conduct individual counseling sessions, crisis intervention, group counseling, and mental health awareness programs for students.
• Lion Kartar Singh HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for emergency medical attention and necessary treatment for students and staff. Located at 6-B, Dadab Road, Near Navrang Talkies, Opp. Parivar Building, Andheri(W), Mumbai – 400 058.
• Nakshatra HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for healthcare facility services for students and staff of the college.
• Ambulance Service ProviderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for ambulance services to provide emergency medical transport for students and staff.
• Mumbai UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliating university for SPCE's engineering programs. All B.Tech and M.Tech degrees are awarded by the University of Mumbai. SPCE follows the curriculum and academic framework set by the university.
• REC Rewa (Twinning Partner under TEQIP-III)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentee institution under TEQIP-III Twinning Activity. SPCE Mumbai collaborated with REC Rewa for Faculty Development Programs and Industry Institute Interaction Meets.
• Google (G-Suite for Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationEmail facility managed through Google providing web-based email client and Google apps including Google Classroom, Google Meet, and Google Sites. All students, faculty, and staff are provided with email IDs on spce.ac.in domain.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• College of Engineering, Pune (COEP): Premier government-aided engineering college in Pune with multi-disciplinary programs and strong NIRF presence. Comparable on engineering program quality, recruiter base, and NIRF Engineering ranking category — operates in Maharashtra but in a different metro.
• MIT WPU (MIT World Peace University): Large private university in Pune offering broad engineering, management, and other programs. Comparable on NIRF Engineering rankings, recruiter engagement, and private-university positioning within Maharashtra.
• Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering (PCCOE): Pune-based autonomous engineering college offering multi-discipline B.Tech including CS/IT, with comparable NAAC/NBA accreditation profile and NIRF Engineering ranking participation within Maharashtra.

Direct peers

• Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering: Mumbai-based private engineering college with multi-disciplinary B.Tech programs including CS/IT and Electronics. Comparable to SPCE on city, applicant pool, recruiter base, and fee-regulation environment.
• Thakur College of Engineering and Technology: Mumbai suburban engineering college with multi-discipline B.Tech programs, comparable on applicant pool, recruiter relationships, and reliance on DTE Maharashtra admissions.
• K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering: Mumbai-based private engineering college under the Somaiya Vidyavihar trust, offering a broader engineering portfolio including CS/IT. Competes with SPCE for the same Mumbai applicant pool, recruiter visits, and NIRF Engineering ranking visibility.
• VJTI Mumbai (Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute): Government-aided Mumbai-based engineering college offering B.Tech in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, CS, IT, and other disciplines. Directly comparable to SPCE on geography, NIRF Engineering ranking presence, recruiter base, and engineering-program scope — and represents SPCE's strongest local competitor.
• Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT): Also managed by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on the same Mumbai campus. Offers B.Tech in Computer Engineering, IT, Electronics, and other CS-adjacent disciplines that SPCE lacks — making SPIT the closest peer and a direct substitute for digitally inclined applicants within the same trust.
• Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering: Mumbai-based private engineering college under the Agnel technical education umbrella, with comparable B.Tech discipline mix and the same DTE Maharashtra admissions pathway.

Broad incumbents

• BITS Pilani: Premier private engineering institution with multi-campus presence, broad engineering/CS programs, and a national recruiter base. Sets the aspirational benchmark SPCE competes against for top JEE-rank applicants and recruiter preference within Maharashtra.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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