Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering, Shivamogga (JNNCE)

The history of Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering is marked by events that have made it synonymous with quality education. Established in 1980 by NES, the College is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, recognized b a Technological University, Belagavi, recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Government of Karnataka. JNNCE is a flagship Institute of the National Education Society (NES), established by freedom fighters and philanthropists like Sri. H. S. Rudrappa, Sri. S. V. Krishna Murthy Rao, Sri.S. R. Nagappa Setty and Sri. D. S. Dinakar and groomed by Sri Girimaji N Rajagopal, Sri D.R.Ratnakar among others – has, during 70 years of its existence, spread its wings in several disciplines of education through establishment of 35 educational institutions in the Malnad region of Karnataka state. It comprises of institutions in a wide range of disciplines such as Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Commerce, Humanities, Education, Law, Business Administration, Physical Education, Computer Application and Applied Sciences. The residential school at Konandur with ICSE syllabus and modern infrastructure is a testimony to the interest of the Society in developing educational infrastructure is rural areas. The latest ventures of the NES include Establishment of a Physical Education College, a Polytechnic College, Institute of Advanced Studies and CBSE High school with all modern infrastructure in Shivamogga. The management team of NES, comprising of highly respected persons from different profession and social service are committed to carry forward the enlightening vision and the illustrious legacy of its founders. NES was established with primary motto of giving emphasis on rural and women education. The Mission of NES is “To provide quality education at reasonable cost” Jawaharlal Nehru New College of Engineering (JNNCE), is one of the technical institutions of Karnataka, providing excellent technical education and training to students from all parts of India. Started in the year 1980, the institution has completed 39 years of its fruitful existence towards achieving perfection in all aspects of technical education and training and has emerged as one of the most sought-after destination for technical and management education by students and parents from all over India. JNNCE is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi and recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The college offers BE courses in 9* branches of engineering, namely, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Science and Engineering and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence*. As many as seven disciplines, namely, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Science and Engineering and Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering were accredited from the National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi, and the renewal process of accreditation as per Out Come Based Education has been initiated. Further, the college has been accreditated by NAAC with “B” Grade. The college also offers 4 PG courses, namely, MCA, MBA and M.Tech., in Computer Science and Engineering, and Transportation Engineering and Management. JNNCE is also a University recognized research centre in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, MBA, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics leading to the award of M.Sc. (Engg.) and Ph.D. So for more than 30 candidates have been awarded Ph.D. from our research centers. The lush green sprawling campus of about 39.4 acres caters to the needs of nearly 3750 students and 450 staff, with state-of-the-art technology back-up, well-equipped laboratories and workshops, library, hostels, playgrounds and other amenities. The dedicated faculty of the institute comprises of nearly 46 Ph.Ds, and 138 PG qualification amongst whom 56 are pursuing Ph.D. There are 23 Professors, 22 Associate Professors, 131 Assistant professors. The technical and supporting staff of the institute work with lot of concern and commitment The faculty have presented and published more than 500 papers in national and international seminar, conferences and journals. AICTE-funded Research projects worth more than Rs. 80 lakhs have been carried out in the institute. The institution has organized several International/National Conferences/Seminars on different academic and intellectual themes successfully, attracting resource persons, speakers and delegates from academics and institutions from all over India and even overseas, and has brought out proceedings containing valuable information and insights. The institution is a centre for EDUSAT programmes of VTU. To motivate innovation based research among faculty and students, a Research and Innovation Centre in JNNCE (JNNRIC) and JNNCART have been started. Other salient features of the institute includes excellent infrastructure with spacious class rooms with modern teaching aids, state-of-the art laboratories and computers. There is a hostel for both boys and girls accommodating about 600 boys and 450 girls. Sports facilities abound with multi gym, Turf cricket pitch and a modern playground. The Turf cricket pitch and new pavilion is as per KSCA standards and hosted cricket matches like Ranji Trophy, South zone and other State level matches. Institute has a ‘Student Amenity Centre’ with modern hygienic cafeteria, Co-operative society, Bank, Post-office, Guest-house and Medical Centre. Each department has its own department forum, promoting extra-curricular and co-curricular activities for students. Institute has New Age Incubation Centre (NAIN) for aspiring entrepreneurs, Student Counseling Centre, Consumer Protection & Welfare cell. Rainwater Harvesting and Sewage Treatment Plant has been implemented in the campus. This eco-friendly project is well appreciated for its conservation of water, recycling of water and pollution control. The institute library has a collection of 124274 books relating to all branches of Engineering and Management, digital library, subscribed to 14 National & International, e-journals through VTU Consortium and also the Member of DELNET and NDL. The Library has been computerized with e-Lib software ...view more