Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

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Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
TypePrivate (autonomous)
Established1979 (1979) [1]
FounderR. Dayananda Sagar [2]
Parent institution
Dayananda Sagar Institutions
Accreditation Accredited Grade A by NAAC, CGPA 3.20 (valid until June 2027) [3]
Chairperson Dr. D. Hemachandra Sagar [4]
Address
Shavige Malleshwara Hills, 1st Stage, Kumaraswamy Layout
,
Bengaluru
,
Karnataka
,
India
CampusUrban, 30.8 acres [3]
Approvals AICTE [5]
AffiliationsVisvesvaraya Technological University [5]
Website dsce.edu.in
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (commonly referred to as DSCE) is a private autonomous engineering college located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

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History

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering was established in 1979 [1] by philanthropist late Sri R. Dayananda Sagar. The college is managed by the Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Peetha Trust (MGVP) and is part of Dayananda Sagar Institutions, which runs multiple educational and healthcare establishments in Bengaluru. [2]

Academics

DSCE offers 15 undergraduate and 13 postgraduate engineering and technology programs, along with doctoral research opportunities across all departments. All academic programs are affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and the college has been granted academic autonomy by VTU and the University Grants Commission (India) (UGC) since 2015. [3]

Campus

The campus is situated on approximately 30.8 acres in Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru. Facilities include a central library with RFID and digital collections, modern laboratories, seminar halls, a gymnasium, sports courts, hostel accommodations for both boys and girls, and proximity to multi-speciality hospitals operated by Dayananda Sagar Institutions. [3]

Accreditation and Affiliations

DSCE holds an 'A' grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a CGPA of 3.20, valid until June 2027. [3]

The college is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. [5]

Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked DSCE in the 201-300 band among engineering colleges in India in 2024. [6]

Campus Life

The college supports cultural, literary, and entrepreneurial activities through the Centre for Performing Arts (CPA), organising clubs and annual fests promoting dance, music, theatre, fashion, and management skills.

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC), supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, promotes innovation and startup culture among students.

Notable Alumni

References

  1. 1 2 "DSCE – Vision, Mission and Highlights". dsce.edu.in. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 "DSCE – History and Founders". dsce.edu.in. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "NAAC SSR Report" (PDF). Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  4. "Leadership". dayanandasagar.edu. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering". dsce.edu.in. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  6. "NIRF Ranking 2024" (PDF). Retrieved 5 August 2025.