About the department
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering started in 1979 with an intake of 40, raised to 60 in 2009-10 on demand for the course. Department has state-of-the-art infrastructure. Department is duly recognized and accredited by National Board of Accreditation, AICTE, New Delhi. The Department of Electrical Engineering has qualified and young faculty members. It offers quality research in the Ph.D. Program. The department takes on industry-sponsored research and consultancy.
Vision & mission
To train globally competent quality students in Electrical Engineering through excellent academic inputs, innovative ideas and team work.
Mission
- 01To enhance the quality of life of students through continuous learning and state-of-the-art technical education.
- 02To meet the long term needs of the industry & society.
- 03To inculcate leadership qualities & ethical values.
- 04To serve the Community for the socio economic developments.
Objectives
Programme Educational Objectives(PEO)
- 01Successful in identifying, analyzing and solving variety of problems in the field of Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- 02Apply acquired knowledge in solving technological challenges of the industry and society with professional ethics and accountability.
- 03Pursue a continual path of professional development along with advanced education and continuing enhancement programs, relevant to their specific career goals.
- 04Adapt to emerging technologies and opportunities to work as team on multidisciplinary projects with effective communication skills and leadership qualities.
Programme Specific Outcomes(PSO)
- 01Ability to analyse power systems that efficiently generate, transmit, distribute and utilize electric power.
- 02Able to design, develop and analysis of Modern Electric & Electronics systems and allied interdisciplinary areas using Conventional methods & Modern tools.
- 03Aware of the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal, environmental context, professional ethics and be able to communicate effectively.
Head of department
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Adichunchanagiri Institute of Technology, Chikkamangaluru (1994) and a Master's in Biomedical Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal (2000), with a doctorate from Visveswaraya Technological University Belgaum in 2019. Joined BIET as a lecturer, became Professor in 2024, with 26 years of teaching, six years of research in biomedical instrumentation and bio-signal processing, and three years of industrial experience.
He has published in national and international journals, with patent grants and designs to his name, and is a life member of ISTE, FIETE and IEI. He is currently Professor and Head of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department and also Associate Dean, Controller of Examination Affairs. Commissioned as Lieutenant from OTA Kamptee, he served the institute as NCC officer for 16 years, and has guided several UG and PG projects.
Faculty & staff
Infrastructure
Placement
| Year | Companies | Placed · In-campus | Placed · Off-campus | Total | Highest package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 7 LPA |
| 2025 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 5 LPA |
| 2024 | 10 | 25 | 6 | 31 | 4 LPA |
| 2023 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 4 LPA |
| 2022 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 6 LPA |
Distinguished alumni
Dr. Alok Kumar Bharati
Prashanth Sagar
S.K. Patel
Vageesh S.K.
Advisory board
Board of Studies 12
The board that reviews and updates the programme's curriculum — academics nominated by VTU and the Academic Council, industry representatives, alumni and the department's own faculty.
| Name & designation | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. A B RajuProfessor, EEE Department, KLE Technological University | Member (Nominated by VTU) |
| Dr. Subba ReddyChief Research Scientist, High Voltage Lab, Department of Electrical & Electronics, Inter Disciplinary Centre for Energy Research, Indian Institute of Science | Member (Expert, Nominated by the Principal) |
| Dr. Manjunatha Y RProfessor, Department of Electrical & Electronics, U.V.C.E, K R Circle | Member (Expert, Nominated by the Principal) |
| Dr. A. Chandrashekar ReddyDeputy General Manager, Power Research Development Consultants Pvt. Ltd. [PRDC] | Member (Industry Representative, Nominated by the Principal) |
| Dr. Raghavendra Prasad DeshpandyAssociate Professor, Department of EEE, G S S S Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women | Member (Expert, Nominated by the Principal) |
| Dr. Ashok KusagurProfessor, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, UBDT College of Engineering, Davanagere-02 | Member (Alumnus, Nominated by the Principal) |
| Dr. L H AnjaneyaProfessor, Department of Electrical & Electronics, Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davanagere | Member |
| Dr. Basavarajappa S RAssociate Professor, EEE, BIET, Davanagere | Member |
| Dr. G M Shiva Kumar SwamyAssociate Professor, EEE, BIET, Davanagere | Member |
| Dr. H M ManjunathaAssistant Professor, EEE, BIET, Davanagere | Member |
| Karibasvaraju T SAssistant Professor, EEE, BIET, Davanagere | Member |
| Shilpa S KAssistant Professor, EEE, BIET, Davanagere | Member |
SWOT
The department’s own assessment of where it stands, as published for accreditation.
- .State- of- the-art infrastructure.
- Dedicated team of staff members with different specialization.
- Good Department library to cater the needs of students.
- Friendly atmosphere for the teaching and learning
- Teaching staff need to be updated for current research and development.
- Unable to secure rank in university level for the past 10 years
- Performance of the students at national level competitive examinations is poor.
- Quality of Admission of students is average.
- Research opportunities in specialized areas.
- External funding opportunities.
- Scope for pursuing higher studies.
- Employability both in Public and Private Sectors.
- Training students beyond curriculum.
- Goal to reach 100% placement
- To attract the core companies for campus selection.
- Improve entrepreneurial skills of the students.