SJBIT, briefly.
SJB Institute of Technology is on the Uttarahalli–Kengeri Main Road in south-west Bengaluru, established in 1986 and run by the BGS group. It is VTU-affiliated, NAAC accredited and AICTE approved. The campus shares a corridor with SJBIT's sister institutions and is a short ride from the Kengeri metro and the Mysuru highway, which is convenient for families based in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Banashankari and the south-west quadrant of the city.
In market terms, SJBIT is a tier-3 Bengaluru engineering college — solidly placed for students whose COMEDK or KCET rank is in the mid-to-upper range and who want a Bengaluru seat without paying tier-1 management fees. The COMEDK fee for 2026–27 is approximately ₹2.81 lakh total over four years, which is one of the more accessible private college fees in the city.
Admission to SJBIT runs through three routes — KCET (Karnataka quota via KEA), COMEDK (open across India via COMEDK UGET) and management quota (direct admission through the college). Each route has a different fee, a different eligibility threshold and a different counselling window.
Who SJBIT suits
- Students with mid-range COMEDK ranks exploring a Bengaluru CSE / ISE / ECE seat at modest fee (refer to past-year cutoffs as indicative reference).
- Families in south-west Bengaluru who prefer day-scholar arrangements.
- Anyone treating the B.E. degree as a stepping stone to GATE or a public-sector role rather than top-tier private placements.
The three routes
- KCET: Karnataka domicile, KEA centralised counselling, lowest fee.
- COMEDK: Open across India, COMEDK UGET counselling, ~₹2.81 lakh four-year total.
- Management quota: Direct admission through the college, branch-wise fee per annual notification.
Courses & fees, 2026–27.
SJBIT's published sheet covers the COMEDK route. The college fee is the same flat figure across the listed branches via this channel — useful for budgeting because branch choice does not change tuition here.
COMEDK fees — annual and four-year totals
| S.No | Course | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI & ML | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| 2 | Civil Engineering | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| 3 | Computer Science Engineering | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| 4 | Computer Science Engineering (Data Science) | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| 5 | Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| 6 | Electrical & Communication Engineering | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| 7 | Information Science | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
| 8 | Mechanical Engineering | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 70,370 | 2,81,477 |
Note on management quota: the college does not publish a single management-quota table in our source documents. Management seat fees vary by branch — CSE / AI-ML / Data Science seats are priced higher than core branches — and follow the college's annual fee notification released closer to admissions. Ask us for the current figure for the branch you are targeting.
KCET quota
- Karnataka domicile required, KEA counselling allotment.
- Lowest fee — final figure published by KEA each year.
Eligibility.
Standard VTU-affiliated engineering eligibility rules apply across the three routes.
KCET
- Class 12 / 2nd PUC pass with Physics, Maths and one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotech or Computer Science.
- 45% aggregate (40% for SC / ST / OBC Karnataka).
- Karnataka domicile — seven years of study in the state.
- Valid KCET 2026 rank.
COMEDK
- Class 12 pass with Physics, Maths and one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotech, Computer Science or Electronics.
- 45% aggregate (40% for SC / ST).
- Open to candidates across India.
- Valid COMEDK UGET 2026 rank.
Management quota
- Class 12 pass with PCM and minimum 50% aggregate (relaxed for reserved categories).
- JEE Main, KCET or COMEDK score is helpful but not mandatory.
- Subject to seat availability in the chosen branch.
Placements, 2024–25.
SJBIT runs a working placement cell with steady IT services recruitment. Top offers cluster in the ₹10–18 LPA range, while the bulk of CSE and ISE offers come in at ₹4–7 LPA. The campus is not in the top tier for product company recruitment, but the cell does decent work building service-industry pipelines.
Regular recruiters
Branch-wise indicative averages
- CSE / ISE / AI-ML / CSE (Data Science) — ₹5–7 LPA.
- ECE — ₹4–5.5 LPA.
- EEE — ₹3.5–5 LPA.
- Civil / Mechanical — ₹3–4.5 LPA.
Figures are indicative and reflect campus drives — off-campus offers vary widely and are not always reported back to the placement cell.
What students and parents told us.
Notes from families we counselled during the SJBIT admission cycle.
"Decent CSE department. Faculty cooperation is good. Most placement work happens late in seventh and eighth semesters — start preparing earlier than the cell pushes you."
"Picked SJBIT over a more expensive college because the COMEDK fee was workable. ISE coursework was strong on databases and web development."
"eAdmision walked us through both COMEDK option entry and the management backup plan. We didn't need the backup, but it was good to have it documented."
SJBIT FAQs.
What is the COMEDK fee at SJBIT?
Approximately ₹70,370 per year and ₹2,81,477 over four years — a flat figure across the listed branches per the current cycle's notification.
Is management quota cheaper or more expensive than COMEDK?
Management is almost always higher than COMEDK. The exact figure varies by branch — CSE and AI-ML attract a premium — and follows the college's annual notification.
Is hostel available?
Yes — separate boys and girls hostels are run on campus, with a separate fee structure. Hostel admission happens after seat confirmation.
How does SJBIT compare with BIT and NHCE?
SJBIT and BIT are both VTU-affiliated and have similar COMEDK fees. NHCE has a heavier management fee but better location pull for East Bengaluru recruiters. Branch availability and your rank usually decide between them.