Jain College of Engineering and Technology: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Jain College of Engineering and Technology – Overview

Jain College of Engineering and Technology (JCET), Hubballi, established in 2017 under the prestigious Jain Group of Institutions led by Dr. Chenraj Roychand, is a fast-growing private engineering institution located at 404/4/5, Hebballi Road, Sai Nagar, Unkal, Hubballi – 580032, Karnataka. Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE, New Delhi, JCET is recognised by the Karnataka State Government and offers B.Tech, MBA, and lateral entry programmes. The college is part of the Jain Group — a pan-India education conglomerate.

JCET Hubballi has delivered exceptional placement outcomes in 2025 — 92% overall placement rate with 300+ recruiters, a highest package of Rs. 24 LPA (CSE), and a CSE branch placement rate of 98%. Its library houses 8,000+ titles with digital access via KOHA software and a dedicated 200-student reading area. Scholarships range from merit-based tuition fee waivers (25–100%) to need-based aid for families earning below Rs. 3 Lakhs per annum. The college invites visiting faculty from IITs and NITs, and hosts regular placement workshops, technical fests, and industry interaction sessions throughout the year.

📌 Note: The Jain Group also operates Jain College of Engineering (JCE), Belagavi (Est. 2010, NAAC A++ Grade) — a separate, more established institution with a wider programme portfolio. This article covers JCET Hubballi (Est. 2017). Verify which campus you are applying to before proceeding.

Detail	Information
College Name	Jain College of Engineering and Technology (JCET), Hubballi
Location	404/4/5, Hebballi Road, Sai Nagar, Unkal, Hubballi – 580032, Karnataka
Established	2017
Affiliation	Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi
Accreditation	AICTE Approved \| Karnataka State Government Recognised \| VTU Affiliated
Group	Jain Group of Institutions – Dr. Chenraj Roychand (Director)
Sister Institution	Jain College of Engineering (JCE), Belagavi – Est. 2010 \| NAAC A++ \| Broader Portfolio
Special Highlights	92% Placement (2025) \| 98% CSE Placement \| Rs. 24 LPA Highest \| 300+ Recruiters \| IIT/NIT Visiting Faculty \| KOHA Digital Library

ℹ️ Quick Info: JCET Hubballi is an AICTE-approved, VTU-affiliated institution part of the pan-India Jain Group. Admission to B.Tech is via KCET and COMEDK UGET; MBA via Karnataka PGCET/KMAT; lateral entry via DCET. Multiple merit and need-based scholarships are available including 25–100% tuition fee waivers.

Courses & Fees

JCET Hubballi offers B.Tech in 5 engineering specialisations and MBA (Finance & Marketing). Total B.Tech fee is approximately Rs. 8.8 Lakhs for 4 years. The annual tuition fee for management quota is approximately Rs. 1,60,000. Government (KCET) quota students pay lower fees as per the Fee Fixation Committee norms. MBA is offered via Karnataka PGCET/KMAT.

Detail	Information
B.Tech (Total – 4 Years)	Rs. 8.8 Lakhs (Management Quota)
Annual Tuition Fee (Mgmt Quota)	~Rs. 1,60,000 per year
B.Tech Specialisations	CSE, ECE, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, AI & Machine Learning
MBA (Finance & Marketing)	2 Years – via Karnataka PGCET / KMAT / Management Quota
Lateral Entry – B.E.	Available via DCET (Diploma holders – 2nd Year Direct Entry)
Admission Mode – B.Tech	KCET / COMEDK UGET / Management Quota
Admission Mode – MBA	Karnataka PGCET / KMAT / Management Quota

⚠️ Eligibility Note: For B.Tech – Pass 10+2 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) as compulsory subjects from a recognised board. No specific cutoff mark specified; KCET or COMEDK UGET score required. For MBA – UG graduation with minimum 50% from a recognised university. Lateral entry to 2nd year B.E. via DCET for diploma holders with relevant engineering background.

Placements

JCET Hubballi’s 2025 placement season was its strongest on record — 92% overall placement rate with 300+ recruiters, 98% CSE placement, 95% ECE placement, 85% Mechanical, and 80% Civil. The placement cell conducts dedicated workshops to prepare students for recruitment. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Bosch, Infosys, TCS, Capgemini, IBM, Oracle, Mphasis, L&T, Texas Instruments, Wipro, and HCL, spanning IT, core engineering, consulting, and emerging technologies sectors.

Detail	Information
Overall Placement Rate (2025)	92%
Highest Package (CSE – 2025)	Rs. 24 LPA
Average Package – CSE (2025)	Rs. 8.5 LPA
Highest Package – ECE (2025)	Rs. 18 LPA
Overall Average Package (2025)	Rs. 6.75 LPA
CSE Placement Rate (2025)	98%
ECE Placement Rate (2025)	95%
Companies Visited (2025)	300+ Recruiters
Top Recruiters	Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Bosch, Infosys, TCS, Capgemini, IBM, Oracle, Mphasis, L&T, Texas Instruments, Wipro, HCL

Admission Cutoffs

Cutoff ranks below are for GM (General Merit) category based on 2024–2025 data. JCET’s Hubballi location offers generally accessible cutoffs in the North Karnataka region. Always verify the latest allotment data on the official KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) and COMEDK website before applying.

KCET Cutoff Ranks (GM Category – 2025)

Detail	Information
AI & Machine Learning (Round 1 Opening)	39,306
Civil Engineering (Round 1 Closing)	1,03,306
Overall GM Range (KCET 2025 – Round 1)	39,306 – 1,03,306
Overall Closing Rank (All Categories – 2025)	2,55,851
AI & ML KCET 2024 (Final Round Closing)	63,198
DCET (Lateral Entry) – GM Range (2025)	1,772 – 5,845

COMEDK Cutoff Ranks (GM Category – 2025, Round 3)

Detail	Information
AI & Machine Learning (Round 1)	58,347 (Opening)
CSE (Round 3 Closing)	75,645
Overall GM Range (COMEDK 2025 – Round 3)	58,347 – 1,08,652
Overall GM Closing (COMEDK 2025 – Round 3)	1,03,474
MBA PGCET (Round 1 Closing – 2024)	26,133 (Round 1) \| 18,370 (Round 2 Closing)

Rankings & Recognitions

JCET Hubballi is recognised by AICTE and affiliated to VTU. As a college established in 2017, it is in its growth phase with respect to national rankings. Its parent group — the Jain Group — is well established, and the sister institution JCE Belagavi holds a NAAC A++ Grade. JCET Hubballi has been included in Careers360 listings and is building its NAAC accreditation credentials as its first graduating batches complete their programmes.

Detail	Information
AICTE Recognition	Approved by AICTE, New Delhi
VTU Affiliation	Affiliated to VTU, Belagavi
State Recognition	Recognised by Karnataka State Government
Sister Institution (JCE Belagavi) NAAC	NAAC A++ Grade (JCE Belagavi, Est. 2010)
Jain Group Standing	Pan-India Group \| Jain University Ranked by QS, THE \| Visiting Faculty from IITs & NITs

Campus & Facilities

JCET Hubballi offers a well-equipped campus with modern engineering labs, a KOHA-automated library housing 8,000+ titles with digital access and a 200-student reading room, sports facilities, and student clubs. The college maintains a strong academic environment supported by visiting faculty from IITs and NITs. Regular placement workshops, technical fests, and industry interaction sessions are organised throughout the academic year.

Detail	Information
Library	8,000+ Titles \| KOHA Automated \| Barcode Tech \| 200-Student Reading Area \| Digital Access
Laboratories	Modern Labs for CSE, ECE, AI&ML, Mechanical, Civil Engineering
Visiting Faculty	Faculty from IITs and NITs – Regular Guest Lecture Programme
Sports & Student Life	Sports Facilities, Technical Fests, Cultural Events, Student Clubs
Placement Cell	Dedicated Cell – Workshops, Mock Interviews, Industry Interaction Year-Round
Location	Hebballi Road, Unkal, Hubballi – Well-Connected to Hubballi City & Railway Station

Scholarships

JCET Hubballi offers a comprehensive scholarship ecosystem covering merit, need, sports, reserved category, differently-abled, and alumni categories. Merit scholarships provide 25–100% tuition fee waivers for 90%+ scorers in 12th and continued high performers at JCET. Need-based aid targets families with annual income below Rs. 3 Lakhs. Minority scholarships are available from the Government of Karnataka’s Department of Minority. Sports and other category-specific scholarships round out the support.

Detail	Information
Merit Scholarship (Class 12 – 90%+)	25% – 100% Tuition Fee Waiver + Advanced Learning Resources
Need-Based Scholarship	Family Income < Rs. 3 Lakhs/year – Fee & Hostel Assistance
Minority Scholarship	GoK Dept. of Minority – For Minority Category Students
Sports Scholarship	Financial Aid + Specialised Infrastructure & Coaching
Reserved Category Scholarship	SC/ST/OBC – Government & Institutional Support
Differently-Abled Scholarship	Financial Aid + Specialised Infrastructure & Mentorship
Alumni Scholarship	For Children of JCET / Jain Group Alumni

Faculty & Research

JCET Hubballi is led by Director Dr. Chenraj Roychand and an experienced academic leadership team. Faculty members span all five engineering departments with expertise in emerging technology areas including AI, machine learning, IoT, and embedded systems. The college supplements its permanent faculty with visiting professors from IITs and NITs, ensuring students receive exposure to cutting-edge research and industry-relevant academic content. The placement cell is deeply integrated into academic activities from the 3rd semester onward.

Detail	Information
Director	Dr. Chenraj Roychand
Departments	CSE, ECE, AI & ML, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering + MBA
Visiting Faculty	Regular Visiting Faculty from IITs and NITs
Research & Industry Focus	AI, ML, IoT, Embedded Systems, Core Engineering – Industry-Aligned Curriculum
Placement Integration	Campus Placement Active from 3rd Semester \| CGPA 8+ Required for Eligibility

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the difference between JCET Hubballi and JCE Belagavi?

Both are part of the Jain Group. JCE Belagavi (Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi) was established in 2010, holds a NAAC A++ Grade, and has a broader programme portfolio. JCET Hubballi (Jain College of Engineering and Technology) was established in 2017 and is a newer, growing institution offering B.Tech and MBA. Verify which campus you are applying to before choosing KCET or COMEDK preferences.

Q2. What is the KCET cutoff for AI & ML at JCET Hubballi?

In KCET 2025, the Round 1 opening rank for AI & Machine Learning (GM category) at JCET Hubballi was 39,306. Civil Engineering closed at 1,03,306. The overall GM range for Round 1 was 39,306–1,03,306. Always verify on the official KEA website for latest round-wise allotment data.

Q3. What is the placement record at JCET Hubballi?

In 2025, JCET Hubballi achieved a 92% overall placement rate with 300+ recruiters. CSE had 98% placement with a highest package of Rs. 24 LPA and average of Rs. 8.5 LPA. ECE had 95% placement with a highest of Rs. 18 LPA. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Bosch, Infosys, TCS, and Capgemini.

Q4. What scholarships are available at JCET Hubballi?

JCET Hubballi offers 7 scholarship categories: Merit (25–100% tuition waiver for 90%+ in Class 12), Need-based (family income <Rs. 3L/year), Minority (GoK Dept. of Minority), Sports, Reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), Differently-abled, and Alumni scholarships. All provide financial aid, infrastructure access, coaching, or mentorship.

Q5. Does JCET Hubballi have visiting faculty from IITs and NITs?

Yes. JCET Hubballi regularly invites visiting faculty from IITs and NITs to deliver guest lectures and conduct specialised sessions. This supplements the college’s core faculty and gives students exposure to research-level academic content and real-world industry perspectives from premier institutions.