Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College (BVM) is a grant-aided autonomous engineering institution in Vallabh Vidyanagar. Established in 1948, it is among India's oldest engineering colleges and was Gujarat's first degree-level engineering college. Charutar Vidya Mandal manages BVM, which has operated autonomously within the Gujarat Technological University framework since 2015 and is approved by AICTE.

BVM received NAAC Grade A accreditation in December 2022, valid until December 2027. Its campus is in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat, a planned educational township. No verified NIRF rank for the college is currently available from published official sources.

  • B.Tech runs for 4 years and covers 9 branches: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Production Engineering.
    • Every branch has the same total fee of INR 5,76,000.
  • M.Tech is a 2-year programme with 11 specialisations, including Automation and Robotics, Computer Engineering, Structural Engineering, Machine Design, Software Engineering, and Transportation Engineering.
    • Each specialisation has a total fee of INR 2,92,000.

Both male and female students can use the on-campus hostels. Annual charges range from INR 21,000 to INR 1,16,000 for male students and INR 51,000 to INR 90,000 for female students. BVM has no management quota, and seats are allotted through ACPC Gujarat using the applicable entrance examination scores. In the 2024 placement season, 666 UG students secured placements and the median salary was INR 4.80 LPA.

ACPC registration and counselling information is available at acpcgujarat.ac.in.

BVM Courses and Fees

At the undergraduate level, BVM provides 9 B.Tech branches, while its postgraduate engineering programme covers 11 M.Tech specialisations. The fee does not change by branch or specialisation. The complete 4-year B.Tech fee is INR 5,76,000, and the 2-year M.Tech programme costs INR 2,92,000.

CourseDurationEligibilityFee
B.Tech, 9 branches4 years10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, at least 45% aggregate, and a GUJCET or JEE Main scoreINR 5,76,000
M.Tech, 11 specialisations2 yearsB.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch and a GATE scoreINR 2,92,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The listed M.Tech fields span technology and infrastructure. They include Automation and Robotics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Environmental Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, and Transportation Engineering.

BVM Admission Process

ACPC Gujarat conducts the centralised admission process for BVM. Applicants must register for counselling, select their preferred course and branch, and complete admission after receiving an allotment. The college does not reserve any seats for a management quota.

B.Tech Admission

For B.Tech admission, Gujarat-domicile applicants are considered through their GUJCET rank. Applicants seeking seats under the All India route use their JEE Main percentile.

  • Complete 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, securing at least 45% aggregate.
  • Take GUJCET for the Gujarat-domicile route or JEE Main for the All India quota.
  • Register at acpcgujarat.ac.in and enter BVM along with the preferred branches.
  • After a round-wise allotment, accept the seat and pay the required seat-acceptance fee.
  • Report to BVM with the original documents to finish the admission formalities.
  • Use the BVM code BVMVV, or the code stated in the relevant ACPC Gujarat notification.

Diploma holders may seek direct entry into the second year of B.Tech through the ACPC Gujarat Lateral Entry process. The applicant must have earned at least 45% in a diploma programme from a recognised polytechnic.

M.Tech Admission

Admission to all 11 M.Tech specialisations is handled through ACPC Gujarat PG counselling and is based on the applicant's GATE score. Students admitted with a valid GATE score may receive the AICTE stipend of INR 12,400 per month throughout the 2-year programme. Applicants without a GATE score should confirm with BVM whether institutional-level seats are available.

BVM Cutoffs

The Open General category closing ranks from Round 3 of GUJCET counselling in 2025 show the admission level for six B.Tech branches at BVM. The cutoff can change by category and counselling round.

B.Tech BranchGUJCET 2025 Closing Rank, Open Category, Round 3
Computer Engineering1,974
Information Technology2,727
Electronics and Communication Technology4,611
Electronics Engineering5,011
Electrical Engineering8,070
Mechanical Engineering9,571

BVM Placements

NIRF 2024 reporting records placements for 666 UG students at BVM, with a median salary of INR 4.80 LPA. At the PG level, 26 students were placed and received a median salary of INR 4.90 LPA.

Official department figures for the 2025-26 season show the highest placement rate in Mechanical Engineering at 84%. Electrical Engineering recorded 73%, Production Engineering 72.7%, Computer Engineering 64.9%, and Information Technology 56.9%. Civil Engineering and the electronics branches had less on-campus placement activity, while graduates also entered higher studies and government recruitment through GPSC, SSC and PSUs.

BranchPlacement Rate, 2025-26Career Route
Mechanical Engineering84%Manufacturing, automobile industry and PSU recruitment
Electrical Engineering73%Power sector, L and T, GETCO and PSUs
Production Engineering72.7%Manufacturing and industrial automation
Computer Engineering64.9%IT services, software development and startups
Information Technology56.9%IT services and analytics
Civil Engineering39.3%Infrastructure projects, GPSC and higher studies

BVM Scholarships

Students at BVM can apply for eligible Gujarat government, central government, Charutar Vidya Mandal and AICTE financial support schemes. Each scheme has separate merit, category, domicile or income conditions.

ScholarshipEligibilityCoverage
Gujarat Government Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, OBC and EWS studentsReserved-category students domiciled in Gujarat, subject to the applicable income criteriaTuition fee reimbursement under state rules
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, GujaratGujarat-domicile students with strong board examination performance, selected on meritSupport notified by the Government of Gujarat
Charutar Vidya Mandal ScholarshipMeritorious students with financial need, according to BVM's notificationPartial fee concession under the annual BVM notice
AICTE GATE Fellowship for M.TechM.Tech students holding a valid GATE scoreINR 12,400 per month during the 2-year M.Tech programme
NSP Central Scholarship SchemesEligible SC, ST, OBC and minority students who meet central government income rulesBenefits specified in NSP guidelines at scholarships.gov.in

BVM Campus and Infrastructure

BVM's campus is situated in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand, Gujarat, one of India's first planned educational townships. Academic facilities include separate departmental laboratories for all 9 engineering branches, computer centres, a central library and a workshop complex. Students also have access to sports facilities. Educational institutions, banks and other amenities in Vallabh Vidyanagar are within walking distance.

On-campus accommodation is provided for male and female students. Depending on the room category, the annual male hostel fee ranges from INR 21,000 to INR 1,16,000. Female hostel charges are between INR 51,000 and INR 90,000 per year.

BVM vs SVIT Vasad vs GCET Bhavnagar

BVM Vallabh Vidyanagar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology in Vasad and GCET Bhavnagar are engineering colleges included in the ACPC Gujarat admission system. They differ in their institutional type, fees, postgraduate course range and seat-allocation routes.

ParameterBVM Vallabh VidyanagarSVIT VasadGCET Bhavnagar
TypeGrant-aided autonomousGrant-aided under GTUGovernment
Established194819551949
NAAC GradeAAA
B.Tech Fees, 4 yearsINR 5,76,000INR 3,36,000 to INR 3,60,000INR 80,000 to INR 1,00,000, government fee
M.Tech Specialisations116 to 86 to 8
HostelAvailable for male and female studentsAvailableAvailable
Admission RouteACPC only, without a management quotaACPC for 90% of seats, plus management seatsACPC only for government seats

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BVM has the widest M.Tech selection in this comparison, with 11 specialisations, and it was founded earlier than the other two colleges. GCET Bhavnagar charges the lowest government fee but lies farther from the Ahmedabad-Vadodara industrial corridor. SVIT Vasad is close to BVM and provides a management-quota option for students who do not meet the ACPC cutoff.

BVM FAQs

Ques. What type of institution is BVM?

Ans. Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya Engineering College is an autonomous, grant-aided institution rather than a fully government-owned or completely private college. Charutar Vidya Mandal has managed it since its establishment in 1948. BVM works autonomously within the GTU framework and holds NAAC Grade A accreditation.

Ques. At what GUJCET rank did BVM close Computer Engineering admission?

Ans. For the Open General category in Round 3, the 2025 GUJCET closing rank was 1,974 for Computer Engineering and 2,727 for Information Technology. The figures differ by category and counselling round, so applicants should check final allotment information on the official ACPC Gujarat website.

Ques. Are direct or management-quota seats offered by BVM?

Ans. No. BVM does not offer admission through a management quota. B.Tech and M.Tech seats are allotted through ACPC Gujarat centralised counselling using the entrance score relevant to each programme. A student who does not receive an ACPC allotment cannot use a direct-admission route at BVM.

Ques. How were BVM's recent placement results?

Ans. During the 2024 season, BVM placed 666 UG students at a median salary of INR 4.80 LPA. The M.Tech figures were 26 placed students and a median salary of INR 4.90 LPA. In the 2025-26 department data, Mechanical Engineering recorded the highest rate at 84%, followed by Electrical Engineering at 73% and Production Engineering at 72.7%.

Ques. How much does the B.Tech programme at BVM cost?

Ans. The full fee for the 4-year B.Tech programme is INR 5,76,000 for each of its 9 branches. Hostel charges are separate. Male students pay INR 21,000 to INR 1,16,000 per year, while the annual female hostel fee is INR 51,000 to INR 90,000.

Ques. How does BVM compare with SVIT Vasad and Nirma University?

Ans. BVM and SVIT Vasad are grant-aided Gujarat engineering colleges founded in the same period, and both hold NAAC Grade A. BVM was established earlier, in 1948, and offers a broader selection of M.Tech programmes. Nirma University in Ahmedabad is a private deemed university with higher placement figures and a higher GUJCET cutoff. A GUJCET rank below 2,000 would have met BVM's 2025 Computer Engineering closing rank of 1,974.

Ques. Is a GATE score accepted for BVM M.Tech admission?

Ans. Yes. ACPC Gujarat PG counselling uses GATE scores to allot seats across BVM's 11 M.Tech specialisations. A GATE-qualified student may also receive the AICTE stipend of INR 12,400 per month throughout the 2-year course. Registration for PG counselling is completed through acpcgujarat.ac.in after the GATE result.