About Fr. CRCE
A beacon of academic excellence at the Bandstand.
Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering has set the standard for technical education in Mumbai since 1984.
Founded on a belief in engineers who serve the nation.
The institute was founded as a fitting tribute to the vision of Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues, whose resolute trust in the power of highly trained engineers to serve the nation remains our guiding light.
Nestled along the iconic Bandra waterfront, the college is a cornerstone of the Agnel Technical Complex. Our core programmes have held National Board of Accreditation status since 2017, and the University Grants Commission conferred autonomous status from the 2024-25 academic year, marking a new chapter of academic freedom and curricular innovation.
An education for the whole person.
The curriculum is designed to develop the overall personality of every student, with a blend of teacher-led instruction, peer-to-peer collaboration, self-guided exploration and deep experiential learning.
- IQIntelligence Quotient
- PQPhysical Quotient
- EQEmotional Quotient
- SQSpiritual Quotient
At Fr. CRCE, we do not just train engineers; we cultivate the visionaries and problem-solvers of tomorrow, dedicated to driving technological progress for the betterment of society.
From a trade school to an autonomous college.
A campus surrounded by the Arabian Sea.
The college is located at Bandstand, Bandra, Mumbai, in a picturesque environment surrounded by the Arabian Sea. Our campuses are living laboratories for sustainability.



To be a leading institution in education, transforming students into globally competent professionals with strong ethical values, innovation capabilities, and a commitment to sustainable societal development.
Mission
- 01Develop industry-ready engineers with strong academic foundations, practical skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset capable of addressing industry and societal needs.
- 02Cultivate a culture of innovation and research to address real-world challenges through interdisciplinary approaches and sustainable practices.
- 03Foster a vibrant industry–academia ecosystem by actively engaging faculty and students in knowledge exchange, collaborative learning and professional skill development.
“Moulding Engineers who can Build the Nation.”
In their words.
The Director and the In-Charge Principal welcome students, parents and stakeholders.

“Our track records of Admissions, Training & Placements speak volumes of our credibility in the global market. We ensure affordable quality technical education at all levels.”
Fr. Valerian D’SouzaDirector
Today’s Global Education scenario is changing rapidly. Science and Technology are forging ahead in order to provide a world-class Education and sophisticated life to human beings all over the world. We stand at a unique moment in time and we should understand these challenges that lie ahead of us. With technical education at an inflection point, we must strive to equip technocrats of tomorrow with the competence, ability, and character to address emerging global business and social challenges.
Technological, corporate & social expectation changes, intense competition has made technical education very dynamic and unpredictable. With Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization World is getting more and more integrated and also globalized. Even technical education today is also energized continuously by powerful forces of change such as developments in science and technology. The work of Today’s engineer is not restricted to manage only his/her product or service and market. Rather he/she has a large responsibility to assume the role of an organizational leader in such environments which is extremely challenging but rewarding as well. Such leaders in today’s environment need to acquire specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes so as to have a cutting edge advantage over their competitors.
In this context, we at CRCE design our teaching-learning pedagogy with the belief that today’s engineers need to inculcate in themselves an analytical orientation to understand and analyze complex technical situations while at the same time possess an action orientation and an administrative point of view.
Our track records of Admissions, Training & Placements speak volumes of our credibility in the global market. We ensure affordable quality technical education at all levels.
I welcome you to navigate through our website to learn more about the Institute and its activities.

“CRCE has an extremely motivated and qualified teaching fraternity who are not just good teachers but also excellent mentors.”
Dr. Sapna PrabhuIn-Charge Principal
Dear Students, Parents and esteemed stake-holders,
It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to our glorious institution, Fr. Conceicao Rodrigues College of Engineering (Fr.CRCE), CRCE to the students and sometimes referred to as Fr. Agnels. The college has a beautiful campus located in a picturesque environment facing the sea in a prime suburb of Bandra.
The college traces its roots to the year 1984 with one branch in Production Engineering and today has BTech programmes in Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering. It also has a Masters programme in Computer Engineering and Doctoral programmes in Mechanical, Electronics and Computer Engineering. CRCE attained Autonomous status from the year 2024 and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. Driven by the Vision of our founding Fathers “Moulding Engineers who can build the Nation”, CRCE continues to strive and abide by this Vision.
The college offers a vibrant student experience with an enriching teaching-learning process along with a myriad of extra-curricular activities for a holistic development. CRCE has an extremely motivated and qualified teaching fraternity who are not just good teachers but also excellent mentors. The college has well-equipped laboratories which are regularly upgraded to keep the learners updated with the latest technologies.
At CRCE, we recognize the fact that with the fast changes in the world around us, we need to continuously adapt in every aspect, be it the teaching process itself or by integrating activities to make the learner ready for a competitive world. The curriculum has been carefully curated to ensure good conceptual base and elective subjects which can be chosen as per the learner’s interests. The curriculum has been drafted with the guidelines of National Educational Policy (NEP) 2020. This includes courses in finance, law, Emotional and spiritual intelligence, Innovation and Design Thinking, to name a few.
We can confidently boast that a student graduating from CRCE will have the skills required to build a successful career be it technical, emotional or ethical. Strong focus is placed on building moral values in our students. We believe the student must be imparted with good learning ability which allows them to adjust to the changing industry scenario. To achieve these skills, regular seminars, talks and workshops are conducted in collaboration with industry and other reputed societies. Students are encouraged to join councils/clubs/project teams to learn life skills like teamwork and time management.
CRCE students have a history of bagging great placement offers as well as interning in the best of organizations. Our prestigious Alumni community is a testament of our commitment to not just giving a degree to our students but making them strong and independent thinkers capable of empathy and a responsibility to make the world a better place.
We welcome each one of you to join us in our Mission to achieve Continued Excellence!!
Run by the Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar.
Fr. CRCE is one of the educational institutions run by the Society of St. Francis Xavier, Pilar, India, registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 (No. Bom 13/1959 GB BSD, dated 7 February 1959) and under the Bombay Public Trust Act 1950 (No. F-741 (BOM), dated 31 March 1960).
A decentralised, participative and well-delegated system manages the college, with staff involved both individually and through committees.
- Governing CouncilConstituted as per AICTE norms; meets twice a year.
- Local Management CommitteeConstituted as per University of Mumbai guidelines; meets twice a year.
- Local Management CouncilMeets, on average, once a month.
- Executive CommitteeFinalises capital expenditure, equipment and staff matters; meets at least twice a month.
Trustees
- Fr. Alarico CarvalhoChairman
- Fr. Valerian D’SouzaVice Chairman
- Fr. Agnelo GomesTreasurer
- Fr. Roy DSaSecretary
- Fr. Sebastiao RodriguesMember
Recognised nationally.
Honoured for impact.
- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Memorial Awards 2017
- Special Award from IIIE
- Go Green Initiative
- University Rank Holders 2018
Questions about joining Fr. CRCE?
The Registrar Office will guide you through B.Tech and M.Tech admissions, eligibility and documents.
Registrar Office
- Phone022-67114044
- Phone022-67114104
- Office hours10:00–13:00, 13:30–16:30








