University College

Hi.University College of Engineering, Thodupuzha was established in1996 with the aim of providing value education to the upcoming generation in the country. It is one of the most sought after engineering colleges in Kerala.

Now the college is managed by Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies (CPAS), a society established by Government of Kerala; under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister for Education.

All the courses conducted by the college have been approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. This institute started functioning on 1996 in Thodupuzha and was later moved to its own campus at Muttom in May 2002.

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Being affiliated with VTU, B.D.T. College of Engineering has an exceptionally strong alumni network as its graduates are placed in top industries all over the world. A number of them are working with some of the most renowned companies in this world, such as Infosys, Wipro, TCS, IBM, and Microsoft. Graduates work in the automotive, manufacturing, telecommunications, and civil engineering sectors, and they also maintain higher leadership positions in multinational corporations. In the areas of technologies, consulting, and related areas, several alumni have floated successful startups after completing their studies. The practical skills coupled with industrial exposure of the college provide great support to the success of alumni in various domains.

Getting admission into VTU affiliated Visvesvaraya Technological University affiliated University B.D.T. College of Engineering is moderately competitive. Admission is mainly on the basis of rank in KCET, COMEDK UGET or JEE Main. Good rank in KCET or COMEDK for general category students, but cutoffs may differ according to the stream and the college demand. Computer Science and Electronics are good streams as they usually have higher cutoffs. The reserved category students would relatively easily secure the admission due to the lower cutoff requirements. So, on the whole, though highly competitive, candidates who performed well in entrance exams and also have good academic records have a fair chance of admission.

Admission to University B.D.T. College of Engineering affiliated with VTU is generally done in June-July for Undergraduate (B.E. / B.Tech) and Postgraduate courses. Dates may change, so the aforesaid dates should be checked regularly on the official site or approached the college's Admission Office for updated information. The main mode of admissions is through the scores obtained by the candidates through KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main. In some cases, the college may also take up in-house counseling for particular courses. Online registration, submission of documents, and payment of fee form the typical registration process. The current positions' status should be confirmed from the college itself.

The quality of food in the hostel mess at University B.D.T. College of Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is satisfactorily good to most students. Mess provides wide varieties of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items that cater to the taste buds and dietary requirements of different types of people. Normally, the food provided is nutritious with a balanced meal. Quality and taste, as usual in most of the hostel messes, are not of the same quality every time. However, college management maintains standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the mess. Some students occasionally complained about variety but, generally, the food serves the basic expectation.

The package for students from University B.D.T. College of Engineering affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University has been fluctuating every year according to industry demand and performance of the student. The highest package over the last few years has ranged from ?8 Lacs to ?12 Lacs per annum by leading sectors like the IT sector, software companies, and many other core engineering companies. Companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and IBM, among others, and even startups and multinationals participate in campus placements. However, the package varies from branch to branch and upon performance in interviews and recruitment drives.