Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering (JNNCE) was established in the year 1980 by the National Education Society, a pioneer society in Malnad region founded by freedom fighters of high repute. The College is affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The college is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and also by Government of Karnataka. The College campus is spread over an area of more than forty acres having all amenities to cater to the needs of about 2500 students and 300 staff members.

Institution offers seven undergraduate courses (B.E) and six P.G.Courses (M.Tech in C.S & E, M.Tech. in Network & Internet Engg., M.Tech in Design Engg.(Mechanical Dept.),M.Tech in Transportation Engineering & Management (Civil Dept.), M.C.A and M.B.A). There are six Research & Development centers in Civil Engg., Mechanical Engg., Electrical Engg., Electronics & Communication Engg., Computer Science Engg. and MBA departments. Engineering graduates can pursue their Ph.D and M.Sc (Engg) by Research at these centres.
Around 10000 graduates in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Computer Science & Engineering have passed out from this College and have made significant contributions in Academic institutions, Industries, R & D organisations and Government departments in India and abroad.

The institution is headed by Dr.R. Srinivasa Rao Kunte _{B.E., M.Tech., Ph.D.}

MISSION STATEMENT

Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering is an institution providing technical education and training to the boys and girls at U.G. and P.G. level in response to the changing needs of industries and the society through a flexible and innovative learning process enabling the students to build productive career and excel in their profession.

VISION STATEMENT

To be a pace setting institution in technical education and research in producing highly competent manpower to meet the ever changing needs of industry and society.

COLLEGE RATINGS

JNNCE Rated Among Top 75 Engineering Colleges of INDIA and 7th in STATE by OUTLOOK-MDRA RANKING SURVEY

JNNCE Rated THIRD Place under WEST COAST-CENTRAL ZONE by VIJAYA KARNATAKA - NELSON RANKING SURVEY