Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology, Puttur

Name

Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology, Puttur

Legal name

Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology

Website

https://vcetputtur.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Engineering education services
• Undergraduate technology programs
• Postgraduate management studies
• Campus placement training
• Technical higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Puttur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

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 and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees across undergraduate (BE) and postgraduate (MBA, MCA) programs. Fee structure follows Government of Karnataka regulations with seat distribution: 45% Government Quota, 30% COMEDK, 25% Management Quota.
2. Research Grants and Consultancy: Department of Civil Engineering received Research Grant of Rs. 40 Lakhs from Vision Group of Science & Technology (VGST), Govt. of Karnataka, and Rs. 5 Lakhs RGS/F grant from VGST-2019.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology (VCET) offers full-time undergraduate B.E. programs (Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, CSE-Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering) and postgraduate programs (MBA and MCA) affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University and approved by AICTE. The institution also delivers structured campus recruitment services through a dedicated Training & Placement cell that brings 100+ companies annually and provides aptitude, soft skills, and technical skills training to students.

Product overview

Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology (VCET) is an educational institution offering 6 undergraduate B.E. programs (Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computer Science & Engineering-Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering), 2 postgraduate programs (MBA, MCA), and basic science departments. The institution operates ICIOT Lab for IoT research and product development, a comprehensive library with extensive e-resources, and a dedicated Training & Placement cell. VCET is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), approved by AICTE, and holds NBA accreditation for Electronics & Communication Engineering. The institution has established industry partnerships with Infosys, Wipro, EMC2, and iWave Systems, and maintains research centers for Ph.D. programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Computer Science & Engineering (B.E.) Four-year B.E. program affiliated to VTU covering core computer science subjects including Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Networks, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, DBMS, and Cloud Computing for prospective engineering undergraduates.
• Electronics & Communication Engineering (B.E.) Four-year B.E. program affiliated to VTU covering design, fabrication, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment across entertainment, media, hospitals, broadcast, defense, and computer control systems, NBA-accredited.
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (B.E.) Four-year B.E. program creating intelligent machines that can work like human beings, covering Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, Speech Processing, Cognitive Systems, Biometrics, and Robotic Process Automation.
• CSE - Data Science (B.E.) Specialized four-year B.E. program using scientific processes, methods, and algorithms to convert large amounts of data into actionable knowledge, covering mathematics, statistics, and computer science domains.
• Mechanical Engineering (B.E.) Four-year B.E. program in mechanical engineering with state-of-the-art laboratories, workshops, Center of Excellence in Robotics and Automation, and VTU-recognized research centre for Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Engineering.
• Civil Engineering (B.E.) Four-year B.E. program in civil engineering with NBA accreditation (2019-2022), focusing on quality teaching, training, community-based projects, industry interactions, and research activities funded by VGST Karnataka.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Two-year MBA program affiliated to VTU and approved by AICTE, offering comprehensive management education with MOUs, industry-based projects, and micro-incubation facilities for management students.
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Two-year MCA program approved by AICTE and affiliated to VTU, preparing students for the software industry with core classes in design and analysis techniques and electives in Rich Internet Applications, Mobile Computing, Advanced Computer Networks, Graphics, Unix System Programming, and AI.
• ICIOT Lab (Industry Connect IoT Lab) IoT research and product development laboratory providing end-to-end infrastructure for students and researchers to convert ideas into socially relevant projects and explore commercial/entrepreneurial angles.
• Library Services Central library facility with 48,226 volumes, digital library with 12 systems, and access to 51,662+ eBooks, 12,499+ eJournals, and plagiarism detection (Drillbit) through VTU Consortium, DELNET, NDL, and Knimbus memberships.
• Training & Placement Services Dedicated placement cell offering aptitude, soft skills, and technical skills training, campus recruitment drives with 100+ companies annually, and an 800+ computer online testing infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% average graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 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

Integration19 records

AI capability13 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InfosyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU with Infosys for Campus Connect Programme. Strategic partnership for student training, campus recruitment, and industry-academia alignment. Infosys recruits regularly from VCET campus.
• Wipro TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUTLP (University Talent Link Program) lab in association with Wipro Technologies. Joint initiative for student skill development and training on storage technologies.
• QSpidersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner for Aptitude, Soft Skills, and Technical Skills training. Collaboration with leading training partners for student placement preparation.
• 10 SecondsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner for placement preparation programs. Industry-relevant expertise helping students face recruitment challenges.
• EthnusminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining partner providing industry-relevant expertise for student placement preparation.
• Karmic Design Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship dating back to 2010. VLSI design services company recruiting from VCET regularly. Students receive training and internship opportunities.
• PluginHiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company recruiting from VCET for past two years. Strong retention of hired students. Positive feedback on technical skills and qualifications.
• EG IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTalent acquisition partnership. Organized campus drive bringing together students from 5-6 colleges. Multiple promising candidates recruited.
• SigndeskminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular campus recruitment partner. Impressed by student technical knowledge, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• NumocityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT company hiring VCET interns who demonstrate strong technical foundations and problem-solving abilities.
• LogycentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHiring partnership. Reaffirmed belief that exceptional engineering talent exists beyond metros in institutions with strong values.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BMS College of Engineering: Large, well-established Bengaluru-based autonomous engineering college offering VTU-equivalent programs with higher annual intake, premium placements, and stronger Bengaluru recruiter access. Sets the upper bound benchmark for a Karnataka private engineering college.
• Manipal Institute of Technology: Established Karnataka-based private engineering institution under the Manipal Academy. Offers broader program portfolio and national reputation, serving as a broader incumbent comparison for VCET's coastal Karnataka positioning.
• RV College of Engineering: Top-tier Bengaluru-based autonomous engineering college with strong industry partnerships and high placement packages. Represents the aspirational incumbent benchmark for VTU-system Karnataka engineering colleges like VCET.

Direct peers

• NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte: VTU-affiliated engineering college in Nitte (Udupi district), part of the Nitte education group. Comparable in regional footprint, intake scale, and placement profile to VCET for coastal Karnataka engineering students.
• Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering (MITE): VTU-affiliated engineering college near Mangalore offering CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil and emerging programs at a similar scale to VCET. Directly comparable on admissions channels, fees, and employer base.
• St Joseph Engineering College: VTU-affiliated engineering college in Mangalore (Dakshina Kannada) offering undergraduate engineering and MBA programs. Direct peer based on shared geography, VTU affiliation, and similar student demographic.
• Canara Engineering College: VTU-affiliated engineering college in Benjanapadavu, near Mangalore, operating on a similar scale and fee/regulatory structure. Direct peer for placement benchmarking and regional comparison.
• Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management: VTU-affiliated private engineering college located in Mangalore (Adyar), serving coastal Karnataka. Comparable in scale, fee structure (KEA/COMEDK quota mix), and program portfolio (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil), making it the closest direct peer to VCET.
• AJ Institute of Engineering & Technology: VTU-affiliated engineering college in Mangalore offering CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil and emerging CS programs. Comparable to VCET on intake, fee regulation, and coastal Karnataka employer network.
• PA College of Engineering: VTU-affiliated private engineering college in Mangalore with similar program mix and admissions channels (KEA, COMEDK, Management quota). Direct comparable for placement and accreditation benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vcetputtur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/vcetputtur

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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