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Six decades of excellence in technical education and innovation

Basaveshwar Engineering College (BEC) – a crown jewel in the highly respected and renowned 120-year-old Basaveshwar Veerashaiva Vidya Vardhak Sangha (B. V. V. S.) and a premier technical institution in North Karnataka.

Faculty and staff of Basaveshwar Engineering College gathered in front of the main administrative building
A Crown Jewel of B.V.V.S.

Premier Technical Institution in North Karnataka

Basaveshwar Engineering College, Bagalkote (BEC) – a crown jewel in the highly respected and renowned 120-year-old Basaveshwar Veerashaiva Vidyavardhak Sangha (B. V. V. S.) is a premier technical institution located in North Karnataka. Started in 1963, the college has grown tremendously over the years and currently has 10 UG, 3 PG and 10 Research Centers recognized by VTU, Belagavi.

BEC is a government-aided institution recognized by AICTE, New Delhi and accredited by NAAC. It is affiliated to VTU, Belagavi.

The college has some of the best equipment and facilities in their various departments spread over a vast 93-acre campus, and many of its alumni are now in leadership positions with MNCs and large Indian companies in India and all over the world.

With a highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated faculty strength of over 200, with 43% of them holding PhD’s, supported by nearly 200 staff members, the college offers an unbeatable ambience and superior quality of education for its 3,500+ students.

Faculty members of Basaveshwar Engineering College assembled at the campus entrance portico
Senior faculty and leadership of Basaveshwar Engineering College in front of the main building
Technical and non-technical staff of Basaveshwar Engineering College

Our Vision

To be an institution of excellence in education, research and innovation for sustainable future

Our Mission

Guided by our vision, we strive to achieve these core objectives in our pursuit of educational excellence.

  • 1

    Develop globally competent professionals for future talent requirements

  • 2

    Nurture a culture of research, Innovation and entrepreneurship

  • 3

    Promote collaborations, extension and outreach programs for addressing industrial and societal needs

  • 4

    Imbibe moral and ethical values

  • 5

    Foster ecological and environmental consciousness

Our Legacy

NBA Accredited
NAAC Accredited
QS I-Gauge Certified
AICTE-CII Gold Category
E-Lead Certified
1963

Foundation

Established with 3 Engineering programs

1968

Government Recognition

Received college as grant-in-aid

1983-2003

Phase II Expansion

7 UG & 4 PG programs added

2004-2009

TEQIP-I

Rs. 14.16 crores grant received

2007

Autonomous Status

Granted by UGC, New Delhi

2011

TEQIP-II

Rs. 12.50 crores for R&D

2019-20

NIRF Ranking

Rank band 201-250 nationally

2021-22

TEQIP-III

Rs. 8.47 crore grant received

2023-24

NIRF Innovation Ranking

Recognized in the NIRF Innovation category

Campus Life & Facilities

Spacious and secure separate hostels for boys and girls, campus-wide high speed WiFi, a well-stocked library for both print and digital assets, large computer labs with the latest equipment and software, multiple canteens and cafeterias offering tasty and hygienic food regularly, and electric buggies for commuting within the campus make BEC one of the best places to teach and learn.

Hostels

Spacious and secure separate hostels for boys and girls.

Connectivity

Campus-wide high speed WiFi & large computer labs with the latest equipment and software.

Library

Well-stocked library for both print and digital assets.

Dining

Multiple canteens and cafeterias offering tasty and hygienic food regularly.

Eco-Friendly

Electric buggies for commuting within the campus.

Excellence

Key Achievements

NIRF Ranking

201-250 at All India Level

Academic Programs

10 UG & 3 PG Programmes

R&D Centers

10 VTU Recognized Departments

AICTE IDEA Lab

Worth Rs. 1.10 Crores

TEQIP Excellence

Best Performing Institute

Mentorship

Under UGC Paramarsh Scheme

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about the programme

Basaveshwar Engineering College (BEC) is an autonomous engineering college established in 1963 in Bagalkote, Karnataka. It is run by B.V.V. Sangha and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi.
Yes. BEC is an autonomous institute affiliated to VTU, Belagavi, and is accredited by NAAC and NBA. Its quality processes are overseen by an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).
BEC offers 10 undergraduate B.E. programmes and 8 postgraduate M.Tech programmes, along with MBA, MCA and Ph.D. research programmes across engineering, management and the sciences.
BEC was established in 1963 and is run by B.V.V. Sangha, a public educational trust based in Bagalkote, Karnataka.
The campus is at S. Nijalingappa Vidyanagar, Bagalkote 587102, Karnataka, India.

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