New Horizon College of Engineering

What New Horizon College of Engineering does

New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE) is a private autonomous engineering institution established in 2001 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and permanently affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), accredited with NAAC 'A' Grade and NBA Tier-1, and operates under the New Horizon Educational Institution (NHEI) group founded in 1982. The college serves undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students across B.E. (Computer Science, AI&ML, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Information Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Civil), M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and PhD/M.Sc (Engg) by Research programs.

The institution's core technology platform consists of seven Centers of Excellence with global partners (Schneider Electric, HP, Adobe, VMware, SAP, Cisco, Quest Global), industry-sponsored laboratories from TCS and Wipro, an IBM Global University Program, an AICTE IDEA Lab, and a dedicated Life Skills department. NHCE claims to have filed 201 patents in 3 years (including 31 from the CSE department) and operates a Career Development Centre providing placement assistance to students through 126+ recruiting companies.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition fees from undergraduate and postgraduate programs, classified as subscription/recurring revenue under a sales-led GTM that combines Karnataka CET admissions, Management Quota direct admissions, and Sports Quota scholarships. Located in Bengaluru's IT corridor and surrounded by multinational employers, NHCE differentiates on regulatory approvals, industry-aligned curriculum, and placement outcomes rather than on technology commercialization.

Name

New Horizon College of Engineering

Legal name

New Horizon College of Engineering

Website

https://newhorizoncollegeofengineering.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

New Horizon College of Engineering is a private autonomous engineering college in Bengaluru, affiliated with VTU and approved by AICTE/UGC. It offers B.E., M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and PhD programs across nine engineering disciplines, supported by seven industry-sponsored Centers of Excellence and 126+ recruiting partners.

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Product category

Higher Education / Engineering Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAEAA

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDABAFAO

Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Technical & IT Skills Training

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Postgraduate technology degrees
• Industry-sponsored laboratories
• Placement assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate (B.E) and postgraduate programs (M.Tech, MBA, MCA) tuition fees. The college also offers PhD and M.Sc (Engg) by Research programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

New Horizon College of Engineering is a private autonomous engineering college that delivers undergraduate (B.E.), postgraduate (M.Tech, MBA, MCA), and doctoral (PhD and M.Sc Engg by Research) degree programs across computer science, AI & ML, electronics, electrical, mechanical, information science, and related engineering disciplines. Complementing academics, the college runs industry-sponsored labs and seven Centers of Excellence (with Schneider Electric, HP, Adobe, VMware, SAP, Cisco, and Quest Global), a mandatory Life Skills and Skill Development program, and 100% placement assistance through a Career Development Centre that places students with over 126 recruiting companies.

Product overview

New Horizon College of Engineering is an autonomous engineering and management educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate (B.E.), postgraduate (M.Tech, MBA, MCA), and doctoral programs across engineering, technology, and management disciplines. The institution operates as a platform of specialized departments including Computer Science & Engineering, AI & Machine Learning, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Information Science & Engineering, and Management Studies. Key service offerings include industry-sponsored laboratories, seven Centers of Excellence with major technology partners, mandatory life skills training, 100% placement assistance, and international study abroad programs. The institution is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure supporting research, innovation, and holistic student development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NHEI (New Horizon Educational Institution): Parent educational institution group operating multiple schools and colleges across Bangalore

Products and services

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Programs Undergraduate engineering degree program offered across multiple specialisations (Computer Science & Engineering, AI & ML, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Information Science & Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, and Civil Engineering). For students who have completed 12th standard with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Master of Technology (M.Tech) Postgraduate engineering degree program in Computer Science & Engineering, carrying VTU-recognized research centre status. For graduates seeking specialised technical master's-level qualification.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Professional management degree program aimed at developing enquiring, analytical management professionals with the knowledge, skills, and attitude for enterprise management. For graduates seeking management careers.
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Postgraduate IT professional degree program providing a strong foundation in IT fundamentals for versatile IT professionals, with VTU-recognized research centre status. For graduates seeking IT careers.
• PhD and M.Sc (Engg) by Research Programs Doctoral research programs offered across Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Applications, Management Studies, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For researchers pursuing doctorate- and research-master's-level qualifications.
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Engineering (B.E. specialization) Specialised B.E. track covering artificial intelligence concepts and machine learning applications, including tasks considered intelligent. For undergraduate students seeking AI/ML specialization within the B.E. program.
• Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science) B.E. specialization B.E. specialisation focused on data science fundamentals and applications designed to meet industry standards. For undergraduate students seeking data science specialization.
• Study Abroad Program International student-exchange and study-abroad programme run via foreign-university collaborations, including a Japan Career Centre facilitating international placements and internships. For enrolled NHCE students seeking global exposure (e.g., 45 students attended programs in France in 2018).
• Placements and Career Development Services Career development and placement services providing 100% placement assistance, with 126+ recruiting companies including Intel, Accenture, Capgemini, ARM, Wipro, Nokia, JP Morgan, and Cisco. For enrolled B.E., M.Tech, MBA, and MCA students.

Named customers8 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBMcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026MOU signed with American tech giant IBM for Global University Program collaboration, providing students with industry certifications, technology training, and global exposure opportunities.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationIndo-French Schneider Electric Center of Excellence focused on Electricity, Automation, and Energy Management. One of seven centers of excellence on campus that plays active role in curriculum design and delivery.
• HP (Hewlett Packard)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP Big Data and Data Analytics Center of Excellence providing training and certifications in data analytics and big data technologies. Part of industry-integrated curriculum delivery.
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationAdobe Digital Center of Excellence providing digital skills training and Adobe software certifications for students across engineering programs.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationVMware IT Academy providing virtualization and cloud computing training with industry-recognized certifications.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP Next Gen Lab providing enterprise software and ERP training with SAP certifications for business and engineering students.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Networking Academy providing networking and cybersecurity certification training with Cisco certifications.
• Quest GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationQwest Global IIOT Center of Excellence (Industrial Internet of Things) providing training in IIOT technologies and industrial automation.
• Japan Career CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished Japan Career Centre to facilitate International Placements and Internships for students in Japanese companies.
• Foreign UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForeign university collaborations for study abroad and student exchange programs. In 2018, 45 students attended programs in France.
• Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner43 final year student projects were selected for funding from KSCST under 46th series of Student Projects Programme.
• TCScoreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited by TCS for academic interface program, providing industry-aligned curriculum and placement opportunities.
• WiprocoreTechnology or IntegrationAccredited by Wipro for academic interface program, providing industry-aligned curriculum and placement opportunities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PES University: Private university in Bengaluru offering undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and management programs with significant industry partnership depth. Operates in the same student, employer, and KCET-driven admissions landscape as NHCE.
• BMS College of Engineering: Long-established Bengaluru-based autonomous engineering college under VTU with strong NIRF ranking. Directly comparable to NHCE on student segment, programs, autonomous status, and Bengaluru placement ecosystem.
• RV College of Engineering: Private autonomous engineering college in Bengaluru affiliated to VTU, approved by AICTE. Closest direct peer to NHCE — same city, same affiliating university, same student pool, and similar programs with stronger legacy brand.
• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering: Bengaluru-based autonomous VTU-affiliated engineering college with similar program mix and city-level placement network. A direct comparability peer for NHCE on scale, accreditation tier, and target student profile.
• M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology: Autonomous Bengaluru engineering college under VTU with comparable accreditations, autonomous status, and a strong placement record. Direct competitor for KCET and management-quota candidates.

Broad incumbents

• Christ University: Deemed-to-be university in Bengaluru offering engineering, MBA, and other professional programs. Comparable on placement-driven positioning and city-level brand, with a wider portfolio than NHCE's engineering focus.
• Jain University: Larger deemed-to-be university in Bengaluru with a broader portfolio across engineering, management, and sciences. Competes with NHCE for the same candidate pool but at greater scale and broader program breadth.
• REVA University: Private university in Bengaluru with engineering, management, and emerging-tech programs (AI/ML, data science) directly mirroring NHCE's program mix. Comparable scale and target segment with a multi-school footprint.
• Manipal Institute of Technology: Reputed private engineering college under MAHE with national intake and a Bangalore-area presence (off-campuses nearby). Broader incumbent with stronger pan-India brand, used as a benchmark for placement and ranking outcomes.
• Alliance University: Private Bengaluru university with engineering and management schools. Competes with NHCE for management-quota and postgraduate candidates in the same metropolitan admissions market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NHCEOfficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/NHEIBangalore
• Facebookfacebook.com/nhceofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/nhceofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/nhce_official

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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