Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) is an autonomous engineering college in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in 1979 by the visionary educationist late Sri Dayananda Sagar, as a part of the Dayananda Sagar Institutions. The college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. It is also accredited by NAAC with grade 'A' and NBA for several programs.

The college offers 16 undergraduate programs, 17 postgraduate programs, and 21 research centers in various disciplines of engineering, technology, and management. Some of the popular courses are:

- B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.
- M.Tech in Computer Network Engineering, VLSI Design and Embedded System, Structural Engineering, Power Electronics, etc.
- MBA in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, etc.
- MCA in Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, etc.
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Management, and Science.

The admission to the college is based on merit and entrance exams such as KCET, COMEDK-UGET, PGCET, GATE, CAT, MAT, etc. The college also has a provision for management quota seats for eligible candidates.

The college has a sprawling campus of 28 acres with modern infrastructure and facilities such as:

- Well-equipped laboratories, workshops, and studios
- Central and departmental libraries with digital access
- Hostels for boys and girls with mess and canteen
- Auditorium, seminar halls, and conference rooms
- Sports complex, gymnasium, and yoga center
- Health center, ATM, and bank
- Wi-Fi, CCTV, and security systems
- Transport and parking facilities

The college also has a strong focus on research and innovation, with several sponsored projects, publications, patents, and collaborations with industry and academia. The college has received grants from various agencies such as DST, DRDO, ISRO, AICTE, UGC, etc. The college also has an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Center (IEDC) and an Incubation Center to promote entrepreneurship among students and faculty.

The college has a dedicated placement cell that provides training and guidance to the students and connects them with reputed companies and organizations. The college has a record of excellent placements, with more than 1300 students placed in 2020-21. Some of the top recruiters of the college are Accenture, Cognizant, PhonePe, HCL, TCS, IBM, GE, etc. The college also organizes internships, industrial visits, guest lectures, and workshops to enhance the employability skills of the students¹².

The college has a vibrant campus life, with various cultural, technical, and sports events and activities. The college has several clubs and societies for the students to pursue their interests and hobbies. Some of the notable events of the college are:

- Aarohan: The annual techno-cultural fest of the college, which showcases the talents and skills of the students in various domains such as music, dance, drama, art, literature, robotics, coding, etc.
- Prakalpa: The annual project exhibition of the college, which displays the innovative and creative projects of the students and faculty in various fields of engineering and technology.
- Kreedotsava: The annual sports meet of the college, which fosters the spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork among the students and staff.
- Alumni Meet: The annual reunion of the alumni of the college, which provides a platform for networking and mentoring among the past and present students and faculty.