Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering

What Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering does

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (Fr. CRCE) is an autonomous engineering institution affiliated with the University of Mumbai, founded in 1984 and operated by the Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar's — a religious and educational trust registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. Located at Bandstand, Bandra West, Mumbai, the college offers four undergraduate B.Tech programs (Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering) with an annual intake of approximately 480 students, plus an M.Tech in Computer Engineering and three doctoral research centers in Electronics (since 2014), Mechanical (since 2015), and Computer Engineering (since 2023). The institution holds NAAC A Grade accreditation, NBA accreditation since 2017, UGC autonomous status from 2024-25, and AICTE approvals across all programs.

The technology platform is built on an open-source stack — 638 Linux-based computers running LibreOffice, PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, Scilab, Apache Hadoop, and Moodle LMS — supported by 11 in-house developed administrative applications covering admissions, biometric attendance, fee payment, and examination management. Curriculum is aligned with NEP 2020 under the new autonomous framework, with industry-aligned add-on programs including AWS Academy, Google Cloud Skills Boost, Hedera blockchain certification, IBM SkillBuild Generative AI workshops, and a dedicated Central Research Laboratory.

Revenue mechanics combine recurring tuition and academic fees with three professional-services streams: training and placement services, R&D-led consultancy and testing, and CSR/outreach program fees (ISRO-IIRS nodal center, Godrej, IOCL, itSMF India). Distribution runs through DTE Maharashtra centralized admissions and a Training & Placement cell connecting students to 50+ corporate recruiters including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, TCS, Infosys, L&T, Accenture, and Mahindra, with placement CTC averaging above 5 LPA (minimum 1 LPA). Customer segments span undergraduate students, postgraduate students, doctoral research scholars, and corporate training participants.

Name

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering

Legal name

Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar's Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering

Website

https://frcrce.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering is an autonomous, NAAC A Grade-accredited engineering college in Mumbai operating under the Society of St. Francis Xavier trust. It delivers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs in computer and mechanical engineering disciplines to approximately 480 annual students, with placement partnerships spanning 50+ corporate recruiters.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate programs
• Campus placements
• Doctoral research
• Technical training

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from student tuition fees for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various engineering disciplines.
2. Training and Placement Services: Revenue generation through industry collaborations, corporate training programs, and skill development initiatives for students and external participants.
3. Consultancy and Testing Services: R&D cell supports faculty and students in consultancy and testing services for industry.
4. Outreach Program Fees: Revenue from various outreach and skill development programs including ISRO-IIRS courses, AWS Academy, Google Cloud Skills, IOCL training, and corporate CSR programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (Fr. CRCE) is an autonomous engineering institution affiliated to the University of Mumbai that delivers undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) engineering programs across four branches: Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. The college supplements degree delivery with an NEP 2020-aligned autonomous curriculum, a centralized research laboratory, three recognized Ph.D. research centers, and corporate training programs (AWS Academy, Google Cloud Skills Boost, Hedera Blockchain Certification, ISRO-IIRS outreach). It also operates a Training and Placement cell that places graduates with 50+ recruiting companies.

Product overview

Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (Fr. CRCE) is an autonomous engineering institution affiliated to University of Mumbai, offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate (B.Tech), postgraduate (M.Tech), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs across four specialized engineering branches: Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. The institution operates under an autonomous curriculum aligned with NEP 2020, integrating industry-focused training through AWS Academy, Google Cloud Skills Boost, and blockchain certification programs. Research capabilities span three Ph.D. research centers in Electronics, Mechanical, and Computer Engineering. Supporting infrastructure includes a 33,000+ volume library with IEEE/ASME access, Moodle-based learning management, and partnerships with healthcare institutions for applied AI research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech Computer Engineering Undergraduate engineering program covering computer science fundamentals, software development, algorithms, and systems programming, targeting students seeking a four-year B.Tech degree in Computer Engineering.
• B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering Undergraduate engineering program covering computer science theory, software engineering, data structures, and emerging areas including AI/ML, targeting students seeking a four-year B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering.
• B.Tech Electronics and Computer Science Undergraduate engineering program combining electronics engineering with computer science, targeting students seeking a four-year B.Tech degree that bridges hardware and software engineering.
• B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Traditional mechanical engineering undergraduate program with Industry 4.0 integration including robotics and automation components, targeting students seeking a four-year B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• M.Tech Electronics Engineering Postgraduate program in electronics engineering for advanced study and research, targeting graduates seeking a master's degree.
• M.Tech Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate program in mechanical engineering for advanced study and research, targeting graduates seeking a master's degree.
• Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering Doctoral research program in electronics engineering covering signal processing, communication systems, and biomedical applications at a recognized research center, targeting scholars pursuing a Ph.D.
• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Doctoral research program in mechanical engineering covering manufacturing, materials, and Industry 4.0 topics at a recognized research center, targeting scholars pursuing a Ph.D.
• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering Doctoral research program in computer engineering for advanced research in AI, ML, and computing systems at a recognized research center, targeting scholars pursuing a Ph.D.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ recruiting companies in last placement cycle with average CTC of 5+ LPA
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wadhwani Foundation (NEN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025Three-year MoU for entrepreneurship development and skill-based education. Supports Wadhwani Entrepreneur's Ignite Program for entrepreneurial mindset development, idea validation, startup-oriented learning. Also supports faculty development through specialized training and certification programs in entrepreneurship education.
• Edunet Foundation (IBM SkillBuild Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2025One-year hybrid collaboration focused on career services support and AI skill development. IBM SkillBuild Generative AI & RAG Workshop conducted benefiting 210 students. Participants received IBM certificates and digital badges upon successful completion.
• Sion HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2025Three-year collaboration for clinical data and medical image sharing for research. Facilitates anonymized disease-related medical image collection, ethical approval compliance (IEC/IRB), data governance, and expert clinical annotation. Provides students and researchers access to authentic clinical datasets for MedTech research.
• Intuitive Data Solutions (Applied Blockchain Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2025MoU signed for establishment of Applied Blockchain Center and Blockchain Lab Facility. Faculty Development Programs (FDPs), Skill Development Programs (SDPs), professional Hedera Certification, internships, and research guidance conducted. Five faculty members completed Hedera Certification, and ten faculty members underwent FDP training in Enterprise Blockchain using Hyperledger Fabric. Total of 96 students benefited.
• JPMorgan ChasecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2025Faculty Engagement Program with three sessions: Cloud Computing (April 2025), Human-Computer Interaction (June 2025), Machine Learning (August 2025). Held at JPMorgan Chase Nirlon Knowledge Park, Goregaon East, Mumbai. Faculty members trained on emerging technologies.
• Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025Five-year hybrid collaboration for interdisciplinary research in Robotics, AI, IoT, Mechatronics, Smart Systems, and Industry 4.0. Joint research projects, faculty-led student initiatives, workshops, webinars, technical seminars, and guest lectures regularly organized.
• 1-AccordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Three-year hybrid collaboration for joint research in mechatronics, automation, and motion control systems. Four faculty-led project teams addressed real-world industry problem statements with technical support. Total of 28 students benefited directly.
• Dermashine CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2024Four-year partnership for research on dermatological disorders using interpretable AI and texture-based feature extraction. Clinic provides patient records and dermatological image datasets for research purposes.
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2023Two-day Pneumatic Training Program for IOCL Blue-Collar Staff conducted on 15th and 16th June 2023. 12 IOCL employees from various LPG bottling plants trained on pneumatic systems, components, troubleshooting. Collaboration with AITTD (Community Polytechnic).
• ISRO - Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2022Fr. CRCE is the Nodal Center for IIRS-ISRO outreach programme for Online, Offline, Live & Interactive Courses offered by IIRS-ISRO Dehradun since August 2022. E-learning contents and Learning Management Systems (LMS) for certificate courses in Remote Sensing and geo-spatial technology.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022AWS Academy introduced in August 2022 to prepare students for industry-recognized certification and careers in the cloud. Free, ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum helps students pursue certifications and cloud jobs. SPOC: Dr. Monali Shetty.
• Google CloudcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoogle Skill program uses Google Cloud Skills Boost learning pathways for cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, and generative AI skills. Students receive 6-month no-cost access with shareable credentials and 50% off on certification exam fees. Institute Coordinator: Unik B. Lokhande.
• Godrej & BoyceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU with Godrej & Boyce to conduct One-year Accelerated Diploma in Production Engineering for workforce technicians at Dahej plant, Gujarat, as part of CSR initiative. Program empowers shop-floor technicians with technical and managerial competencies.
• itSMF India ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-academia initiative for Product, Services & IT Service Management (ITSM) program. Equips students with practical skills in IT service management, service excellence, process management through expert-led sessions and Train-the-Trainer program.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IIT Bombay: Premier national-level engineering institution in Mumbai with extensive research output and top-tier recruiter access — broader incumbent setting the upper bound for placement outcomes and research reputation.
• Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI): Government-affiliated premier Mumbai engineering institution with significantly larger intake and historical legacy — broader incumbent comparable in discipline mix and Mumbai placement market.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large multi-campus private deemed university with engineering UG/PG programs and corporate training partnerships — broader incumbent illustrating how scale and industry MoUs can be operationalized across India.
• BITS Pilani: Premier private engineering institution with strong industry placement and practice-school model — broader incumbent representing the higher end of private engineering education outcomes.

Direct peers

• Thakur College of Engineering and Technology: Mumbai-based AICTE-approved engineering college with comparable UG intake size and recruiter base — directly comparable in scale, geography, and fee regulation context.
• Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai: Mumbai private engineering college under a religious/educational trust with similar UG engineering branches — directly comparable by governance structure (trust-run) and program portfolio.
• Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT): Autonomous Mumbai engineering college affiliated to University of Mumbai offering UG and PG engineering programs with strong placement record — directly comparable by geography, affiliation, and program mix.
• Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering: Mumbai-based private engineering college with similar four-year UG programs in Computer, IT, Electronics, and Mechanical — directly comparable in admissions process, fee regulation, and recruiter base.
• K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering: Mumbai autonomous engineering college offering similar UG engineering branches with active corporate recruitment and research centers — closely comparable by structure, location, and placement profile.

Others

• NPTEL (IIT Madras / MHRD initiative): National-level online engineering course and certification platform that Fr. CRCE has formally adopted as a Local Chapter — relevant adjacent peer/ecosystem player for content delivery and student credentialing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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