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BIET Davangere BE {Lateral} Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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About BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology
BIET offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral Biotechnology course for diploma students who join in the third semester. The branch started in 2002, has 30 seats, five labs and VTU research-centre status. BIET has NAAC A grade, AICTE approval, VTU affiliation and NBA accreditation for Biotechnology. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.49 Lakhs, paid yearly. You get a seat through Karnataka DCET and KEA counselling. The GM seat closed at rank 12,556 in round 1 of 2025. The latest reported average pay is INR 4.4 LPA and the placement rate used here is 43%.
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Fees
The full course costs INR 4.49 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.74 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.94 Lakhs. You pay the lateral fee once every year for three years. BIET lists tuition, university, other and skill lab fees. Hostel and mess add INR 2.25 Lakhs, and the deposit comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.94 Lakhs | INR 98,000 a year, 3 years |
| University fee | INR 34,710 | INR 11,570 a year, 3 years |
| Other fee | INR 60,000 | INR 20,000 a year, 3 years |
| Skill lab fee | INR 60,000 | INR 20,000 a year, 3 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.25 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.49 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.74 Lakhs | Full course |
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Admission Dates
DCET registration is expected in Apr 2027, and classes start in Oct 2027. Every date in the table is Tentative because KEA has not released the 2027 calendar. The 2026 reporting step is still listed, so keep your allotment letter and fee receipt ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET admit card | May 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET result and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and choice entry | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Eligibility
The diploma route needs a three-year engineering diploma and a Karnataka DCET rank. You need 45% marks; reserved categories need 40%. Biotechnology lateral entry starts in the third semester. If you do not have the diploma result, you must finish it before KEA document check.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Previous study | Three-year engineering diploma in a related branch |
| Marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Entrance exam | Karnataka DCET rank for lateral entry |
| Joining point | Third semester of BE Biotechnology |
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Admission Process
KEA allots the lateral seat on your DCET rank and option entry. You register, write DCET, enter choices and check allotment. You then pay the fee and report with documents. If you miss the reporting date, you lose the allotted seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register for DCET | Fill the KEA form and upload diploma details |
| 2. Write DCET | Use the rank card for lateral counselling |
| 3. Enter options | Put BIET Biotechnology in your KEA choice list |
| 4. Accept allotment | Pay the fee and choose your KEA option |
| 5. Report to BIET | Bring diploma marksheets, rank card and ID proof |
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Cutoff
The GM lateral seat closed at rank 12,556 in DCET 2025. The OBC guide number used here is 8,800. These are cutoff ranges for this course only. A rank near the close is not a safe rank, so keep one safer choice below it.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 12,556 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC | 8,800 | Guide range, 2025 |
| SC | 18,500 | Guide range, 2025 |
| ST | 22,000 | Guide range, 2025 |
| EWS | 14,000 | Guide range, 2025 |
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Placements
BIET placed 639 students with 52 companies for the latest batch, and the average pay used here is INR 4.4 LPA. The highest offer on the placement page is INR 40 LPA. The company list has IT service firms, core firms and pharma, biotech and chemical companies.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 40 LPA |
| Students placed | 639 |
| Placement rate used here | 43% |
| Recruiters | TCS, Cognizant, IBM, Deloitte, CuraTeQ Biologics |
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Scholarships
Four schemes in this page cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2.40 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest listed waiver. State and central schemes need income proof. Private trusts ask BIET to certify admission and fee payment.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Ranking
BIET has NAAC A grade, NBA accreditation for Biotechnology and AICTE approval. The disclosure page also shows UGC 2(f) and 12(B). These are approval and quality marks, not a course rank. Check the accreditation table when you compare this seat.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2023 to 2028 | A grade |
| NBA | 2023 to 2026 | Biotechnology accredited |
| AICTE | 2026 | Approved |
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Course Structure
Year 2 brings lateral students into core biotechnology subjects and labs. Year 3 adds bioprocess, genetics and project work. Year 4 ends with electives, seminar and the main project. You study with the regular Biotechnology batch after joining.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Biochemistry, microbiology and core laboratory work |
| Year 3 | Bioprocess, genetics and tissue culture work |
| Year 4 | Electives, seminar, internship and project |
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Hostel and Campus
The boys hostel fee is INR 85,000 with deposit, and the ladies hostel lists INR 75,000 with deposit. BIET has two campus hostel systems with mess. Rooms are handled by hostel wardens, so ask about room allotment before paying the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Boys hostel | INR 75,000 fee and INR 10,000 deposit |
| Ladies hostel | INR 65,000 fee and INR 10,000 deposit |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee |
| Campus | Shamanur Road, Davanagere |
Should you pick BE Lateral Biotechnology at BIET?
This course suits diploma students who want biotech labs and a Davanagere campus.
BE Lateral Biotechnology Eligibility▾
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BE Lateral Biotechnology Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: KEA and BIET admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BIET BE Lateral Biotechnology Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess cost.
Source: BIET admissions and hostels pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Biotechnology at BIET?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use the published DCET close as the guide.
Use the round 1 GM close of 12,556 as a guide, not as a promise. Lateral seats are few, so a small change in choices can move the close.
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