GetMyUni's Verdict on BMS College of Engineering

Pratiki Patra

“With a good placement track record, BMS College of Engineering has been on the forefront of the most sought after Engineering college. However, how capable has it been in developing its campus infrastructure?”

For any college to be considered as top tier, they need to succeed in specific components such as quality of academics, facilities, infrastructure, internships and placements offered to the students, quality of faculties, and more. Of all these, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, has reinforced its place in the placement area. 

BMS College of Engineering has been acing the placement game by providing equal placement opportunities throughout all the departments. With top recruiters visiting the campus, the college finds its name on almost all students’ lists of preferred institutions. But is it parallelly able to maintain the other facilities with equal finesse?

Table of Contents

• Effective Course Curriculum
• Rigorous Industry Collaboration
• Well Maintained but Lacking Infrastructure
• Standard Course Fees
• Comfortable Hostel Facilities
• Unparalleled Placements
• Diverse, Inclusive and Vibrant Campus
• Reasons to Choose BMS College of Engineering

Effective Course Curriculum

BMS College of Engineering offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. These courses are offered in up to 18 various fields of study. Each degree has its own set of eligibility criteria to be fulfilled by the students for admission. Admission is offered through entrance exams like KCET, COMEDK and management admissions.

The faculties at BMS College of Engineering are skilled and qualified. The faculties are helpful and dedicated towards teaching. They resolve the student’s queries timely and are approachable. The faculties also hold higher education qualifications and relevant industry experience. These combined present an ideal educational setting which students benefit the most from. 

BMS College of Engineering has received many awards over the years. A few of the awards and recognitions are listed below:

• RULA Award for Outstanding Scientist
• Dr. JM Mahajan Award
• Lillian Gilbreth Award from IIIE, Mumbai Chapter
• Marquis Who's Who
• IEEE ICOMBI 2020 Award for "Best Paper"

Each department has its projects that students engage with. The college is known to get funding from prestigious organizations like DRDO, AICTE and more. Here is a look at some of the research projects and the organizations that are funding below:

Rigorous Industry Collaboration

BMS College of Engineering has signed several MOUs with acclaimed universities and organizations. The primary purposes for signing these MOUs are varied. The college has ensured that the students get the exposure required for professional and personal development through such collaborations. A few of these MOUs are given below:

The college also organizes frequent industry visits, conferences and seminars. Such events help the students to be aware of the latest trends and developments in their respective fields. Thereby also helping them stir their interest regularly. Students also pick topics related to their interests to further research. BMS College of Engineering publishes several journals and regularly files patents.

Well Maintained but Lacking Infrastructure

BMS College of Engineering has been trying to build an infrastructure that is at par with the country's top-tier institutions. The equipment at laboratories is well maintained, and rarely is any of the equipment at fault. 

BMS College of Engineering has established a unique ecosystem of laboratories. Each of these laboratories has facilities that cater to the needs of the students. A few laboratories and their facilities are presented below:

• Internet Of Things
• Product Innovation Lab
• 3D Printing Lab 
• Aerospace Propel 
• Bullz Racing
• B. S. Narayan Centre for Structural Integrity Studies
• Polymer Composites Lab
• Robotics and Embedded Systems 
• SEM/XRD Lab and Abrasive Water Jet Cutting & EDM Lab
• B. S. Narayan Center of Excellence in AI and ML
• Centre of Excellence in Photovoltaic Systems

BMS College of Engineering has its own health care centre. It is a multifaceted hospital catering to the needs of everyone including the students. Apart from the hospital, the college has a student counselling centre. Students have regularly approached the centre for counselling. It helps in the holistic all-round development of students. BMS College of Engineering houses a central library for all its students. The library is digitized and is accessible online.

With a massive stance regarding its academic performance and infrastructure, BMS College of Engineering has limited resources in the library. It should increase its volumes and curation to accommodate a wide range of interests of the students and faculties alike. The campus also has an individual data center that looks after the internet and connection facilities all around the campus.  

BMS College of Engineering has standard sports facilities for its students. It does not boast an unlimited number of sports facilities. However, the ones present are well-maintained.

Going through the infrastructure capacities, it has maintained it well. However, given that it is a top-tier college for placements, it should incorporate more research facilities and infrastructure in the coming years. 

Standard Course Fees

BMS College of Engineering course fees vary by the branch and degree the students choose. The course fees are hefty for newer avenues like AI, ML, Data Science, and more. For some courses the fees are expensive as newer subjects and technologies are introduced. 

Comfortable Hostel Facilities

BMS College of Engineering has 15 acres dedicated to the hostel facilities of the students. It has both boys and girls hostels with mess facilities. The hostel rooms are installed with modern amenities. The hostel has the following facilities once a student decides to avail it:

• Water Heater
• TV Lounge
• Carrom Board
• Table Tennis
• Gym
• Volleyball Court
• Visitor’s Lounge
• Dining Hall
• Reading Room
• Wardrobe
• Cot
• Chair
• Study Table
• Laundry Facilities
• Wheelchair Accessibility
• WiFi
• 24x7 Security

BMS College of Engineering charges around INR 65,000 per year for hostel facilities. It is a bit expensive, however, the facilities are maintained well.The hostels also has tight security around the clock making it safe and secure. 

Unparalleled Placements

BMS College of Engineering hosts an impressive placement record. It has a dedicated placement cell that looks after the entire placement process. 350 national and multinational companies visit the campus each year for recruitment. 

The placement cell is also in charge of increasing the students' employability. The following areas are looked after by the cell:

• Group Discussion
• Aptitude Test
• Personal Interviews
• Case Study Competitions
• Resume Building
• Industry Orientation
• Organizing Industry Interactions
• Apprising the Companies and Inviting them
• Hunting Internships

Almost 90% students get placed annually in the campus recruitment drive. The average salary package offered to students is INR 6 LPA.

Diverse, Inclusive and Vibrant Campus

BMS College of Engineering hosts a diverse campus. It has ensured admission from every part of the country. It has set up a SC/ST/OBC cell where students can raise grievances. However, students have raised concerns over a healthy ratio of male-to-female students. The college has been struggling to maintain the balance for the same.

BMS College of Engineering has various clubs where students can participate in multiple activities. They regularly organize events for the engagement of students. The college is also known to organize technical and cultural fests. The college fest is known as Utsav Envisage. 

The college has no strict dress code or uniform. Students also do not go through stringent rules and regulations pertaining to any behavior inside the college. However, they are expected to maintain the basic decorum and respect.

Reasons to Choose BMS College of Engineering

There are several reasons to choose BMS College of Engineering. It is among the most sought-after colleges because of its placement records and facilities. Here’s a look into the pros and cons of the college: