About

Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET), commonly known as MBCET, is a self-financing, autonomous engineering institution located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Established in 2002, the college was founded by His Beatitude Moran Mor Cyril Baselios Catholicos and is administered by the Malankara Catholic Educational Society of the Archdiocese of Trivandrum of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. The institution was established with the objective of providing quality technical education while developing intellectually capable, morally upright and socially responsible engineers.

Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology is situated at Mar Ivanios Vidyanagar, Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695015. It is part of the 130-acre Mar Ivanios Vidyanagar campus, which provides a green and academically conducive environment for students. The college itself has nine blocks with a total built-up area of more than 32,000 square metres. The campus is well connected to different parts of Thiruvananthapuram and is approximately 11 km from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport and 8.8 km from Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station.

MBCET is an autonomous institution affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), with UGC Autonomous status granted in July 2020. The institution has approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and holds UGC 2(f) status. The college has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ Grade and a CGPA of 3.13. Five B.Tech programmes—Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering—are currently accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under Tier-I, with accreditation valid up to December 2028. MBCET was placed 12th among 93 engineering colleges in the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) 2025.

The academic structure of MBCET comprises departments and centres covering major areas of engineering, technology, science and humanities. The principal engineering departments include Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The institution also offers programmes in emerging areas such as Computer Science and Engineering with Artificial Intelligence and Electrical and Computer Engineering. The campus includes dedicated academic and administrative blocks, engineering laboratories, departmental facilities, a central library, amenities centre, auditorium, placement facilities and other academic support infrastructure.

MBCET offers programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Its B.Tech offerings include Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence), Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and other approved programmes. At the postgraduate level, the college offers M.Tech programmes in several specialisations, including Computer Science and Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, while Ph.D. programmes are available in selected engineering disciplines. B.Tech admissions are generally made through the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) admission process, along with applicable management and NRI admission provisions, subject to the eligibility requirements prescribed by the authorities. M.Tech admissions follow the applicable postgraduate admission rules and eligibility criteria, with relevant entrance/GATE requirements where applicable. Scholarship and fee-concession opportunities are available to eligible students under government and institutional provisions, including categories such as SC, ST and OEC.

MBCET provides a wide range of academic and student-support facilities, including modern classrooms, specialised engineering laboratories, a central library, department libraries, digital learning resources, computing facilities, seminar halls, conference halls, an auditorium, sports facilities, gymnasium, canteen, counselling services, nursing facilities and student activity spaces. The three-storeyed Students Amenity Centre includes an auditorium, interview and group-discussion rooms, gymnasium, badminton court, basketball facilities and table-tennis facilities. The central library provides engineering, science and technology resources, e-journals and digital repositories. The college also operates separate hostels for men and women, with furnished rooms, recreational areas, security and medical support.

The college has an active Training and Placement Cell that coordinates campus recruitment, career guidance, training programmes, internships and interaction with industries. MBCET's placement activities attract recruiters from engineering, IT, finance, banking, consulting and technology sectors. For the 2024 graduating batch, the college reported more than 227 placement and internship offers and over 45 recruiters, including companies such as IBM, Quest Global, Tata Elxsi, Experion Technologies, H&R Block, Speridian, QBurst, CareStack, Bosch, UST, Signify and others. The college continues to maintain placement statistics for successive graduating batches through its Training and Placement Department.

Overall, Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology is a well-established autonomous engineering institution in Thiruvananthapuram, combining professional engineering education with research, industry exposure, skill development and student-focused facilities. Its autonomous status, NAAC ‘A’ accreditation, NBA-accredited B.Tech programmes, industry-oriented curriculum, extensive campus resources and active placement initiatives make it a significant choice for students seeking undergraduate, postgraduate and research opportunities in engineering and technology.

Admission to Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET), Thiruvananthapuram, is conducted according to the admission norms of the Government of Kerala, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), and relevant regulatory authorities. For B.Tech programmes, the majority of seats are filled through the Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical (KEAM) entrance examination and the centralized allotment process conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Eligible candidates must appear for KEAM, obtain a valid rank and participate in the allotment process to secure admission based on their rank, category, availability of seats and applicable reservation rules. The college also offers seats under management and NRI categories, subject to the prescribed eligibility conditions and admission procedures. For M.Tech programmes, admission is generally based on GATE scores and/or the applicable Kerala admission process, while Ph.D. admissions follow the university and institutional research-admission regulations. Candidates must complete the required application, document verification, fee payment and other formalities within the specified deadlines to confirm their admission

Admission Criteria

B.Tech 

Admission Process

• Candidates seeking B.Tech admission should qualify in KEAM 2026 conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, or JEE 2026, depending on the admission category.

• For Government Merit seats, candidates participate in the CEE Kerala allotment process and select MBCET as an option. For Management Merit seats, candidates must submit the online application through the MBCET admission portal.

• Government Merit admissions are made through CEE based on KEAM rank and applicable reservation rules. Management Merit admissions are conducted by the college according to the applicable management admission norms.

• Selected candidates must report to the college with the required original certificates, including the qualifying examination mark list, SSLC/10th certificate, KEAM/JEE documents, Transfer Certificate, Conduct Certificate and other applicable certificates.

• Candidates must remit the prescribed admission/first-year fees and complete the verification process within the specified schedule. Admission is confirmed after the required documents and eligibility are verified.

Eligibility 

• Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary Examination (12th/Plus Two) or an equivalent examination recognized by the relevant authorities.

• The qualifying examination should include Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry/Biotechnology/Computer Science/Biology as one of the optional subjects.

• Candidates should have secured at least 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics and the relevant optional subject (with applicable relaxation for eligible categories as per Kerala admission rules).

• Candidates seeking Government Merit admission must qualify in the KEAM examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, subject to the applicable admission rules.

• Candidates must satisfy the age and other eligibility conditions prescribed by CEE Kerala/KEAM for the relevant admission year.

M.Tech

Admission Process

• Candidates must hold a qualifying B.Tech/B.E. degree in the appropriate engineering branch prescribed for the M.Tech specialisation. Candidates appearing for their final semester can also apply, subject to fulfilling the degree requirements before the admission deadline.

• Candidates must complete and submit the M.Tech application form online through the MBCET admission portal within the specified application period. Incomplete or late applications may be rejected.

• Candidates with a valid GATE score can submit their GATE scorecard. The applicable DTE rank list is also considered as prescribed by the admission regulations.

• Eligible candidates are considered for admission according to the applicable Government and Management admission norms. MBCET also provides seats under the NRI category, subject to the prescribed limits and regulations.

• Selected candidates must report to the college on the specified date with their original certificates and complete document verification. Required documents include the qualifying degree certificate, semester mark lists, 10th/12th certificate, GATE scorecard if applicable, DTE rank-list documents, and conduct certificate. After verification, candidates must pay the prescribed fees to confirm admission.

Eligibility 

• Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized university/institution.

• Candidates should generally have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying B.E./B.Tech degree. Applicable relaxation may be provided as per Kerala Government/DTE norms.

• Candidates with a valid GATE score are eligible for consideration under the applicable admission rules and may receive preference in merit-based admission.

• Students appearing for their final semester/year of B.E./B.Tech may apply, provided they complete the qualifying degree requirements within the prescribed time.

• The candidate's undergraduate engineering branch must satisfy the branch-specific eligibility requirements of the chosen M.Tech specialisation.

• Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Kerala, and MBCET for the respective admission year.

Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET), Thiruvananthapuram, provides several scholarship and financial-support opportunities to eligible students based on academic merit, entrance-examination performance, financial background and applicable government schemes. The college offers a Management Scholarship based on KEAM/JEE rank, along with merit scholarships for high-performing students. It also provides fee-waiver and financial-support provisions for eligible students, including tuition fee waiver schemes and scholarships based on merit and income. MBCET's published institutional data records Management Scholarships, Merit Scholarships, BPL scholarships based on income and branch-topper scholarships among its financial-support schemes. For B.Tech admissions, students who are eligible for a scholarship can submit the MBCET B.Tech Scholarship Application Form along with the required supporting documents during the admission process. The college's current admission information also lists scholarship schemes and provides the scholarship application form for the 2026 admission cycle. In addition to institutional scholarships, eligible students may receive government scholarships and fee-waiver benefits according to the applicable rules and eligibility criteria. M.Tech students with a valid GATE score may be eligible for AICTE scholarships according to the prevailing Government of India norms. Students should check the latest MBCET scholarship notification and submit the required certificates within the specified period, as scholarship amounts, eligibility conditions and available schemes may change from one academic year to another.

Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET), Thiruvananthapuram, has a dedicated Training and Placement Unit that prepares students for campus recruitment through technical training, aptitude development, communication-skills programmes, career guidance, internships and industry interaction. The value-added skill development and technical communication training is integrated into the degree programme from the first semester, helping students build employability skills throughout their course.  The college has a strong network of recruiters from the IT, engineering, banking, consulting and technology sectors. For the 2024 graduating batch, MBCET reported more than 227 placement offers, including job and internship offers, with 45+ recruiters participating. Recruiters included IBM, Quest Global, Tata Elxsi, Experion Technologies, H&R Block, Speridian, QBurst, CareStack, Bosch, UST, Signify, Federal Bank and South Indian Bank, among others.  For the 2021–2025 B.Tech batch, the college reported 237 total offers, comprising 212 job offers and 25 internship offers, with 156 students placed. The college also recorded participation from companies across different engineering disciplines, including core companies, IT companies and other organisations. MBCET maintains placement records department-wise and publishes placement statistics for successive graduating batches. Students also receive guidance for higher studies and career planning, making the placement department an important part of the institution's overall student-development programme.

Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET), Thiruvananthapuram, provides a comprehensive range of academic, technical, residential and recreational facilities to support students throughout their college life. The campus has modern classrooms equipped with projectors, smart boards, internet connectivity and other ICT-enabled teaching facilities, along with well-equipped laboratories and departmental facilities for practical learning and research. The college has a Central Library with around 28,500 printed volumes, more than 7,200 e-books, journals, digital resources, online databases and remote-access facilities, supported by a computerized library management system. The campus also provides dedicated seminar halls, conference halls, an auditorium, central computing facilities, department libraries, a canteen and an amenities centre. The three-storeyed Students Amenity Centre includes facilities such as an auditorium, interview and group-discussion rooms, gymnasium, badminton court, basketball facilities, table tennis and other student-support services. MBCET also has specialised laboratories and innovation facilities, including an Intel Unnati Data Centric Lab supporting skill development in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things. For physical fitness and extracurricular activities, the college provides outdoor facilities including a 400-metre athletics track, cricket ground, football ground, basketball court and volleyball court. Indoor facilities include badminton courts, a netball court, yoga hall, table-tennis hall, chess and carrom facilities, along with a well-equipped multi-station gymnasium. These facilities encourage students to participate in sports and other activities as part of their overall development. MBCET provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students, with furnished and air-cooled rooms, recreational common rooms, round-the-clock security and medical support. The college also provides transportation facilities for students, a campus canteen, counselling services, a nursing station, IT support and various student-oriented cells and centres. The campus follows an eco-friendly approach with rainwater harvesting and a grid-connected solar power plant, while its buildings and pedestrian bridges are designed to provide an integrated academic environment.

Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology (MBCET), Thiruvananthapuram, provides separate hostel accommodation for male and female students, offering a comfortable and secure residential environment on or around the campus. The hostels provide well-furnished and spacious air-cooled rooms, with options including single, twin-sharing and dormitory accommodation in the men's hostel. A separate block is available for first-year students, while common rooms provide recreational facilities. The hostels also maintain round-the-clock security and provide medical support for students when required. The Mar Aprem Hostel for men can accommodate around 350 students and provides rooms with separate living and study areas. The Mary Matha Hostel for women can accommodate around 250 students and offers shared-room accommodation. The college also has access to other residential facilities within the Mar Ivanios Vidyanagar campus. For the 2026–27 admission cycle, students interested in hostel accommodation can download and submit the respective men's or ladies' hostel registration form along with their admission formalities. Hostel seats are limited and are allotted subject to availability.