The BE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) - Lateral Entry at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davanagere, is a three-year full-time lateral entry programme for diploma holders, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. BIET, established in 1979, holds autonomous institution status since January 2024 and is one of the prominent technical institutions in the Davanagere region of Karnataka. Students join directly into the second year of the BE programme and cover machine learning algorithms, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, data analytics, and AI application development over six semesters, completing the programme in three years with an industry-oriented curriculum and final-year capstone project. Graduates find opportunities in the IT services, software product companies, healthcare AI, fintech, and analytics.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the BE AI and ML (Lateral) programme at BIET Davanagere for 2026-27 are through the Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) lateral entry route and management quota; apply at bietdvg.edu.
Key Points
- BIET Davanagere BE AI and ML (Lateral) is a VTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved three-year lateral entry programme for diploma holders.
- The curriculum covers machine learning algorithms and related disciplines across six semesters with direct entry to the second year.
- Total fees for the three-year lateral entry programme are INR 4,23,000 (INR 1,41,000 per year).
- Admission is through the Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) lateral entry route; candidates must hold a relevant engineering diploma with at least 45 percent marks.
BIET Davanagere BE AI and ML (Lateral) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 1,41,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 4,23,000 |
- Fees per Collegedunia 2026 listing; BIET Davanagere BE lateral entry.
- Additional VTU examination, laboratory, and statutory charges apply each semester.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate.
- Total Fees is tuition only; SC/ST fee reimbursement applies separately.
BIET Davanagere BE AI and ML (Lateral) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Registration Opens | February 11, 2026 |
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Examination | May 08, 2026 |
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Result | May 26, 2026 |
| KEA DCET Lateral Entry Counselling | After DCET result, check kea.kar.nic.in |
| Document Verification and Seat Allotment | July/August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August/September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| DCET | February 11, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
- DCET score required for Karnataka government quota lateral entry seats.
- Management quota: apply directly at bietdvg.edu with diploma mark sheet.
- Minimum 45 percent marks in diploma; SC/ST candidates: 40 percent.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics, or related discipline from a recognised polytechnic/technical institution.
- A minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in the qualifying diploma is required (40 percent for SC/ST candidates from Karnataka).
- Candidates must have a valid score in the Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) for government quota lateral entry seats.
- Candidates who have passed a B.Sc with Mathematics as a core subject may also be eligible for lateral entry under certain conditions; check KEA guidelines.
- Candidates appearing in the final semester of the qualifying diploma examination are provisionally eligible and must submit final mark sheets before joining.
Admission Process
- Register for and appear in Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) at kea.kar.nic.in; the test assesses aptitude in core engineering subjects.
- After the DCET result, participate in the KEA lateral entry counselling and submit BIET Davanagere as a college preference for the relevant BE programme.
- Upon seat allotment, report to BIET Davanagere for document verification with original diploma mark sheets, transfer certificate, DCET scorecard, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Management quota candidates apply directly at bietdvg.edu with a diploma mark sheet and contact the admissions office for management quota seats.
- Complete fee payment and enrolment; students enter directly into the second year (third semester) of the four-year BE programme.
- Attend the induction programme and academic orientation before the commencement of the third-semester classes.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders in CS/IT pivoting to AI and ML roles
- Cost-sensitive students needing affordable lateral BE route
- Karnataka students targeting analytics or ML jobs in regional IT sector
- Lateral entry students with programming diploma background
- Students eligible for Karnataka SC/ST fee reimbursement
✗ Skip if
- Students needing top-tier national brand for research or PhD pathway
- Candidates from non-IT/CS diploma streams without programming foundation
- Students targeting pure core mechanical or civil engineering roles
- Those prioritising metro-city campus placement networks
BIET Davanagere BE AI and ML (Lateral) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply via Karnataka state scholarship portal after joining |
| Karnataka OBC/Backward Class Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/BC/Minority students from Karnataka; apply via Karnataka state scholarship portal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved technical programmes; family income below INR 8,00,000 per year |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- SC/ST Karnataka students: apply via state scholarship portal.
- AICTE Pragati (girls): up to INR 50,000 per year via AICTE.
- NSP Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
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