Jawaharlal Nehru National College of Engineering (JNNCE), Shimoga was established in 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, Belagavi and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi.

The college is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and also by Government of Karnataka. 

The history of JNN 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 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 National 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.

VISION

To be a pacesetting institute in technical & management education and research for producing highly competent engineers, managers & entrepreneurs to meet the needs of industry and society

MISSION

Impart quality education through flexible and innovative teaching-learning process

Enable and Ignite young minds to excel in their career and life with entrepreneurial spirit, professional ethics, and human values

Facilitate invention based research and collaborate with industries to address societal needs.

QUALITY POLICY

Providing state-of-the-art technology support and best possible educational infrastructure.

Development of faculty through supporting policies and procedures towards achieving higher qualifications, short-term courses, participation and presentation in seminars and conferences.

Encourage R&D, consultancy and improve teaching-learning process by introducing innovative pedagogical and student interaction mechanism.