BIET BE Data Science is a 4 years full time course at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology in Davanagere. The college is AICTE approved, VTU affiliated and has NAAC A grade. The full course fee through CET quota is INR 6.01 Lakhs. Admission is through KCET or COMEDK counselling, and the department has 60 seats. The course teaches programming, statistics, machine learning, cloud computing and data visualisation. The latest campus data shows INR 4.4 LPA average pay and a 72% placement rate for this branch.
BIET BE Data Science Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 9.01 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 6.01 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 6.01 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once every year. The hostel and mess cost is separate and is added only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 6.01 Lakhs
Per year × 4, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
Hostel and mess
INR 3 Lakhs
Per year × 4, INR 75,000 a year
Hostel deposit
INR 10,000
One time, returned when you leave
Total, no hostel
INR 6.01 Lakhs
Full course fee
Total with hostel
INR 9.01 Lakhs
Full course fee plus hostel and mess
BIET BE Data Science Admission Dates
COMEDK registration is expected in Dec 2026 and KCET registration is expected in Jan 2027. Classes start in Aug 2027. Watch the entrance portals first, then the counselling portals, because the seat is confirmed only after fee payment and reporting.
Event
Date
Status
COMEDK UGET registration, last date to apply
Dec 2026
Tentative
KCET registration, last date to apply
Jan 2027
Tentative
KCET exam
Apr 2027
Tentative
COMEDK UGET exam
May 2027
Tentative
KCET and COMEDK result
May 2027
Tentative
Counselling choice filling
Jun 2027
Tentative
Seat allotment and fee payment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
BIET BE Data Science Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics and Maths, and one more approved subject. General category students need 45%, while reserved category students need 40%. You must also take KCET or COMEDK for counselling seats.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics and Maths with Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science
Marks
45% for General and 40% for reserved categories
Entrance route
KCET, COMEDK or management admission
Seat rule
Documents are checked before final admission
BIET BE Data Science Admission Process
KCET and COMEDK are the main steps for counselling seats. You register, write the entrance exam, fill choices, get seat allotment, pay the fee and report to BIET. If you miss the payment or reporting step, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
Entrance exam
Write KCET or COMEDK UGET
Counselling
Register and fill BIET Data Science as a choice
Seat allotment
Accept the allotted seat and pay the fee
Reporting
Bring documents and finish admission at the college
BIET BE Data Science Cutoff
The General seat closed at 59,646 in KCET round 1. The 2A seat closed near 49,187 in the published cutoff list. Use the category and quota row that matches you, because each list moves in a different way.
Category
Closing rank or score
Round and year
General
59,646
KCET round 1, 2026
2A
49,187
KCET published list
SC
1,36,333
KCET published list
ST
1,48,135
KCET published list
BIET BE Data Science Placements
The latest branch data shows INR 4.4 LPA average pay and 72% placement rate. Data Science had 43 offers against 60 seats. TCS, Cognizant, MuSigma, IBM, Deloitte and KPMG are among the recruiters listed by the placement cell.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 4.4 LPA
Highest offer
INR 40 LPA
Branch offers
43 offers
Placement rate
72%
Recruiters
TCS, Cognizant, MuSigma, IBM, Deloitte, KPMG
BIET BE Data Science Scholarships
The largest printed aid in this page is INR 2 Lakhs through state and national schemes. Central Sector Scheme gives INR 40,000. You apply on the scheme portal, while BIET checks admission, fee payment and attendance records.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship
SC or ST students with income papers
INR 2 Lakhs estimate
Central Sector Scheme
Students who meet NSP merit and income rules
INR 40,000 estimate
AICTE Pragati or Saksham
Eligible girls or PwD students
INR 2 Lakhs estimate
OBC post-matric support
OBC students with income papers
INR 1 Lakh estimate
BIET BE Data Science Ranking
The table carries NAAC A grade and AICTE approval. BIET is affiliated to VTU, so the degree is awarded under the university rules. These approvals matter more here than a national rank, because a Data Science branch rank is not published.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2023
A grade
AICTE
2026
Approved
VTU
2026
Affiliated
Should you pick BE Data Science at BIET?
This course suits students who want software and data jobs from a smaller city campus.
Pick it if:
You want data jobs from an older campus: BIET places this branch with TCS, Cognizant, MuSigma, IBM and Deloitte.
You need a clear route: KCET and COMEDK seats follow counselling, so you know when to pay and report.
Your family wants a lower fee: the CET total is INR 6.01 Lakhs, and the ROI tile uses the same fee.
You want a smaller branch: Data Science has 60 seats, so the department is smaller than the main CSE group.
Skip it if:
You want a large metro campus: Davanagere is smaller, so most internships come through the placement cell.
You need hostel surety first: boys and girls hostels have fixed seats, so ask the warden before you pay.
You count on a top package: the average pay is INR 4.4 LPA, so do not plan only around rare offers.
You dislike maths and statistics: Data Science keeps machine learning and analytics in the core study plan.
Counsellor's advice
If your KCET rank clears the General cutoff, keep this branch in the first half of your list. If hostel is needed, ask the warden before paying.
BE Data Science Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: You need Physics and Maths with Chemistry, Biology or Computer Science.
Marks rule: General category needs 45%, and reserved category students need 40%.
Entrance route: Take KCET for state counselling or COMEDK for private-seat counselling.
Documents: Bring marks cards, entrance rank card, identity proof and category papers if you claim a quota.
BE Data Science Admission Process▾
Write the exam: Register for KCET or COMEDK UGET and keep the scorecard ready.
Fill choices: Add BIET Data Science in counselling and lock the choice before the last date.
Accept allotment: Pay the seat fee on time, or you lose the allotted seat.
Report to campus: Bring original documents, finish the check and pay the first college fee.
BE Data Science Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Dec 2026Tentative
COMEDK UGET registration, last date to apply
Fill the form and pay the exam fee before the last date.
Jan 2027Tentative
KCET registration, last date to apply
Karnataka students use this route for CET quota seats.
Apr 2027Tentative
KCET exam
Keep the admit card and identity proof ready for the exam day.
May 2027Tentative
COMEDK UGET exam
Use this score for private-seat counselling if you choose that route.
May 2027Tentative
KCET and COMEDK result
Download the rank card because counselling uses this rank.
Jun 2027Tentative
Counselling choice filling
Add BIET Data Science before choices close.
Jul 2027Tentative
Seat allotment and fee payment
Pay the seat fee by the deadline, or you lose the seat.
Aug 2027Tentative
Reporting and document check
Bring original papers to complete admission at BIET.
Aug 2027Tentative
Classes start
Attend the first-year orientation and begin semester classes.
Source: BIET admissions and entrance-body notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BIET BE Data Science Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
INR 6.01 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 75,000 a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Hostel deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Total course fee
INR 6.01 Lakhs
4 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 9.01 Lakhs
4 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,138
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
73%
average first-year pay INR 4.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,196
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
49%
average first-year pay INR 4.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: BIET admissions and fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you BE Data Science at BIET?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are for this course only.
Category
Quota
General · CET quota
50,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
50,001 to 59,646: almost there. Keep a backup choice ready.
Worse than 59,646: not this round. Wait for later rounds or try COMEDK.
General · COMEDK quota
40,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep BIET high on your list.
40,001 to 55,000: almost there. Watch every round before paying elsewhere.
Worse than 55,000: not safe. Keep management and later rounds in mind.
OBC-NCL · CET quota
42,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
42,001 to 49,187: almost there. Do not remove it before the last round.
Worse than 49,187: not safe. Keep a second branch ready.
OBC-NCL · COMEDK quota
45,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch on your list.
45,001 to 60,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 60,000: not safe. Keep a backup branch ready.
SC · CET quota
1,10,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,10,001 to 1,36,333: almost there. Wait for later rounds.
Worse than 1,36,333: not safe. Keep another option ready.
SC · COMEDK quota
70,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch on your list.
70,001 to 90,000: almost there. Watch the last round.
Worse than 90,000: not safe. Keep a backup route ready.
ST · CET quota
1,20,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,20,001 to 1,48,135: almost there. Later rounds matter.
Worse than 1,48,135: not safe. Keep another option ready.
ST · COMEDK quota
75,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch on your list.
75,001 to 95,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds.
Worse than 95,000: not safe. Keep a backup route ready.
EWS · CET quota
65,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
65,001 to 79,106: almost there. Watch the last round.
Worse than 79,106: not safe. Keep another option ready.
EWS · COMEDK quota
45,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch on your list.
45,001 to 62,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 62,000: not safe. Keep a backup branch ready.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use the CET quota card if you are applying through KCET counselling. Use COMEDK only if that is your fee route, because the fee and the rank list change with the quota.
BIET BE Data Science Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Karnataka social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: merit students with income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee support
INR 1.50 Lakhs
State and central fee-support portals
A tuition-linked support estimate for EWS students who keep their papers ready.
Who qualifies: EWS, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric support
INR 1 Lakh
Karnataka backward classes welfare department
Paid against fee papers if you keep passing the course.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.61 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.01 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.61 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.61 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.11 Lakhs
BIET BE Data Science vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to BIET. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Compare with
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Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology
Davanagere
Compared with
GM Institute of Technology
Davanagere
Compared with
Jain Institute of Technology
Davanagere
Compared with
STJ Institute of Technology
Ranebennur
Compared with
University BDT College of Engineering
Davanagere
Compared with
PES Institute of Technology and Management
Shivamogga
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 6.01 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 5 Lakhs
INR 1.01 Lakhs less
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 1.21 Lakhs less
INR 4.20 Lakhs
INR 1.81 Lakhs less
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 4.81 Lakhs less
INR 6.50 Lakhs
INR 49,000 more
Average paylatest batch, INR LPA
INR 4.4 LPA
official branch estimate
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA less
INR 3 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
Placement ratelatest batch
72%
43 offers against seats
65%
7 points lower
60%
12 points lower
58%
14 points lower
70%
2 points lower
68%
4 points lower
Closing rankKCET CRL, General
59,646
Round 1
49,355
10,291 places tougher
90,000
30,354 places easier
1,20,000
60,354 places easier
45,000
14,646 places tougher
70,000
10,354 places easier
SeatsData Science intake
60
published intake
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs fee
73%
from fee block
76%
3 points higher
67%
6 points lower
71%
2 points lower
333%
260 points higher
65%
8 points lower
In short
If you want the Davanagere private-college route, compare GMIT only on fee. BIET has higher pay and a wider recruiter list, so keep BIET higher if your rank clears both.
In short
If fee is the first limit, JIT costs less. If you want stronger pay and placement numbers, BIET is the clearer choice when both seats are open.
In short
STJIT is easier on rank and fee. Pick BIET if the recruiter list and the Davanagere campus matter more to you.
In short
UBDTCE wins on fee because it is much cheaper. Pick BIET only if you prefer this private campus and its Data Science seat.
In short
PESITM is a close private option. BIET is cheaper and has slightly better pay, so keep BIET higher unless Shivamogga suits your family better.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BIET BE Data Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Should I take BE Data Science at BIET if I get it through KCET?▾
Yes, take it if you want a software and data branch at a known Davanagere college. The course has 60 seats, INR 6.01 Lakhs fee without hostel and INR 4.4 LPA average pay. Check the rank card above for your category before you lock the choice.
Is BE Data Science at BIET worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you plan to use the placement route. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.01 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 4.4 LPA. If you need hostel, compare the INR 9.01 Lakhs total with the EMI tile before you decide.
What job can I get after BIET BE Data Science?▾
Most jobs will be software, analytics and IT service roles. The placement cell lists TCS, Cognizant, MuSigma, IBM, Deloitte and KPMG among recruiters. Use the course for coding, data handling and analytics roles, and start projects early because the best shortlists look at skills.
Should I choose this course if my KCET rank is near 59,646?▾
Yes, but do not depend on one number alone. The General closing rank printed here is 59,646 for KCET round 1. Keep BIET Data Science in your list, but keep a safer branch or quota choice below it until allotment is done.
Who should skip BIET BE Data Science?▾
Skip it if you want a large metro campus or a pure research path from year one. Davanagere is smaller, and most internships come through the placement cell. If your goal is only a top package, compare the average pay of INR 4.4 LPA with your fee plan.
Is Data Science better than CSE at BIET?▾
It depends on your interest and rank. Data Science has 60 seats and focuses on programming, statistics, machine learning and analytics. CSE is broader and usually has a larger peer group. Pick Data Science if you are sure about data work and your rank clears this cutoff range.
Is BIET BE Data Science good for higher studies?▾
Yes, it can work for higher studies if you build the right projects. The course covers machine learning, cloud computing and data visualisation, which help for M.Tech, MS and analytics programmes. Keep your grades strong and collect project proof before final year.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top group?▾
You still have a chance, but you must prepare early. The branch had 43 offers against 60 seats, so not every student can wait till the end. Keep coding practice, aptitude and one data project ready before the placement season starts.
Should I wait a year for a better rank instead?▾
Wait only if you are sure you can improve a lot. BIET already gives a reachable Data Science seat, 60 seats and a fee of INR 6.01 Lakhs without hostel. If your current rank clears the safe row, joining may be better than losing a year.
Can I pay the BIET BE Data Science fee in parts?▾
Yes, the tuition fee is charged year by year. The fee block converts it as INR 1.50 Lakhs a year for 4 years. Ask the admission office about the exact payment date before seat reporting, because missing the fee step can cost you the seat.
Is hostel sure for BIET BE Data Science students?▾
No page can promise a hostel room for every student. BIET has separate boys and girls hostels, and the hostel plus mess estimate on this page is INR 3 Lakhs for 4 years. Ask the warden about room allotment before you pay the hostel deposit.
Which scholarship should I check first for this course?▾
Check the state post-matric and Central Sector Scheme first. This page estimates INR 2 Lakhs for state post-matric support and INR 40,000 for Central Sector support. Use the scholarship calculator above, then confirm the form date and papers on the official portal.
The college offers a conducive educational environment with a good student-to-lecturer interaction and a favorable faculty-to-student ratio. Students become eligible for placements from the 6th semester, with companies like TCS and Bosch visiting the campus. The highest salary package recorded is approximately 32 lakh INR. The college's annual fee structure is over 2 lakh INR, with an increase each year.
Merit-based fees are lower compared to management fees. The placement process is showing positive results, with many students placed, although some are still in the process of securing placements. Information about internships for the new Data Science department is expected to be available soon.
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