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BIET Davangere BE {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 4.49 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.4 LPA
latest batch, overall
Cutoff
1,607
DCET rank, CSE close
CSE offers
184
latest placement record
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing rank by category and route
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About BIET BE Lateral CSE
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral CSE for diploma students. You join in the third semester and study on campus across six semesters. BIET is autonomous, NAAC A graded, NBA accredited and AICTE approved. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.49 Lakhs and INR 7.04 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Karnataka DCET and KEA counselling. The CSE lateral seat count is 51, taken as 10% of the published CSE intake. The CSE close is around DCET rank 1,607. The latest placement record shows 184 CSE offers and average pay of INR 4.4 LPA.
BIET BE Lateral CSE Fees
The full course costs INR 4.49 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.04 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.94 Lakhs. You pay the yearly fee three times. The university fee, other fee and skill lab fee are also charged each year. Hostel and mess add INR 2.55 Lakhs over three years.
| 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 2.55 Lakhs | INR 85,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.49 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.04 Lakhs | Full course |
BIET BE Lateral CSE Admission Dates
DCET registration is expected in Mar 2027 and the last date to apply is expected in Apr 2027. The exam is expected in May 2027 and classes start in Sep 2027. Keep your diploma marks card and caste or income paper ready before option entry.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 to Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET admit card | May 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Answer key | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Result and rank list | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Option entry | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| First round allotment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and seat slip | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| College reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
BIET BE Lateral CSE Eligibility
You need a relevant engineering diploma with 45% marks; Karnataka reserved category students need 40%. You also need a valid Karnataka DCET rank. If your diploma branch is not allowed for CSE lateral entry, KEA can stop the seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma branch | Computer Science, Information Science or a relevant engineering diploma |
| Diploma marks | 45% aggregate, 40% for Karnataka reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Entry point | Second year, third semester |
BIET BE Lateral CSE Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your DCET rank and your choices. You register, write DCET, fill options and pay the fee after allotment. If you miss the fee or reporting date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply for DCET | Fill the KEA form and pay the exam fee |
| 2. Write DCET | Sit for the common lateral entry paper |
| 3. Fill options | Choose BIET CSE in the KEA option list |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay after allotment and download the seat slip |
| 5. Report | Bring originals for college document check |
BIET BE Lateral CSE Cutoff
The CSE lateral close is around DCET rank 1,607 and the overall lateral range at BIET goes to 19,145. These are DCET closing ranks from the latest counselling data. Keep a safer branch below CSE if your rank is near the close.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,607 | DCET close, latest |
| OBC-NCL | 2,250 | DCET close, latest |
| SC | 6,800 | DCET close, latest |
| ST | 9,400 | DCET close, latest |
| EWS | 2,900 | DCET close, latest |
BIET BE Lateral CSE Placements
The latest placement record lists 184 CSE offers and overall average pay of INR 4.4 LPA. The highest offer touched INR 40 LPA. IT service and consulting firms form the biggest company group, followed by core engineering and product companies.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 40 LPA |
| CSE offers | 184 |
| Companies | 52 |
| Recruiters | TCS, Cognizant, MuSigma, IBM, Deloitte and KPMG |
BIET BE Lateral CSE Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The State post-matric scholarship gives the biggest listed waiver. Most schemes need an income paper, category paper or girl-student rule.
| 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 |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Girl student, 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 CSE Ranking
BIET has NAAC A grade, NBA accredited UG programmes and autonomous status from 2024. The college is AICTE approved and affiliated to VTU. These approvals matter because lateral-entry students join the degree from the third semester.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2024 | A |
| Autonomous status | 2024 | Granted |
| NBA | 2026 | UG programmes accredited |
BIET BE Lateral CSE Course Structure
Semester 3 starts with data structures, maths and digital logic. Later semesters add databases, operating systems, networks and projects. You join after diploma, so you must be ready for college-level coding from the first month.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Data structures, maths, digital logic and programming labs |
| Year 3 | Databases, operating systems, networks and software engineering |
| Year 4 | Electives, project work and placement training |
BIET BE Lateral CSE Hostel and Campus
The boys' hostel fee with mess is INR 85,000 for one year and INR 2.55 Lakhs for three years. The hostel is on campus and has its own wardens. Girls use Amrutha Ladies Hostel, which also has a mess.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Boys' hostel fee | INR 85,000 with mess for one year |
| Three-year hostel cost | INR 2.55 Lakhs |
| Girls' hostel | Amrutha Ladies Hostel with mess |
| Campus | Shamanur Road, Davanagere |
Should you pick BE Lateral CSE at BIET Davanagere?
This course suits diploma students who want a Davanagere campus and a faster CSE degree route.
Pick it if:
You want IT service jobs: TCS, Cognizant, IBM, Deloitte and KPMG hire here, with CSE getting 184 offers.
You have a strong DCET rank: keep BIET CSE high if your rank is near 1,607.
You need campus hostel: the boys' hostel and Amrutha Ladies Hostel both have their own mess.
You want the fee back: INR 4.49 Lakhs is close to one year of average pay.
Skip it if:
You want a Bengaluru daily job market: Davanagere is smaller, so campus drives matter more than offices nearby.
You are late for KEA steps: missing fee payment or reporting means you lose the allotted seat.
You expect first-year entry: lateral students join semester 3 and must start with core CSE subjects.
You count on only CSE: the lateral seat count is 51, so keep a safer branch choice ready.
Counsellor's advice
If your DCET rank is near 1,607, keep BIET CSE high. If it is much lower, add safer branches below it.
BE Lateral CSE Eligibility▾
Diploma branch: You need Computer Science, Information Science or a relevant engineering diploma.
Diploma marks: You need 45% aggregate, or 40% for Karnataka reserved categories.
Entrance exam: You need a valid Karnataka DCET rank for KEA lateral entry.
Entry point: You join the second year, third semester, not the first year.
BE Lateral CSE Admission Process▾
Apply for DCET: Register on the KEA portal and pay the exam fee.
Write DCET: KEA uses your DCET rank for lateral entry allotment.
Fill options: Choose BIET Davanagere CSE in the KEA option list.
Pay the fee: Pay after allotment and download the seat slip.
Report to BIET: Bring diploma marks cards and category papers for document check.
BE Lateral CSE Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Mar 2027 to Apr 2027
DCET registration, last date to apply
Expected from March to April. Late forms are usually not taken.
Tentative
May 2027
DCET admit card
Download it before the exam week.
Tentative
May 2027
DCET exam
The exam is expected in the same month as the last cycle.
Tentative
May 2027
Answer key
KEA usually opens a short objection window after the key.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Result and rank list
Your DCET rank is used for option entry.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Option entry
Choose BIET CSE before the window shuts.
Tentative
Aug 2027
First round allotment
The allotment letter is expected online after option entry.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Fee payment and seat slip
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid in the window.
Tentative
Aug 2027
College reporting and document check
Bring diploma marks cards and original papers.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Lateral students join semester 3.
Source: KEA DCET page and BIET admissions office. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral CSE 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.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 98,000 a year
INR 2.94 Lakhs
University fee
Per year × 3, INR 11,570 a year
INR 34,710
Other fee
Per year × 3, INR 20,000 a year
INR 60,000
Skill lab fee
Per year × 3, INR 20,000 a year
INR 60,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 85,000 a year
INR 2.55 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 7,566
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
98%
average first-year pay INR 4.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,865
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
63%
average first-year pay INR 4.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: BIET fee structure and hostel fee pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at BIET Davanagere?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use this course's DCET closing rank.
Category
Route
General · KEA
1,250 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,251 to 1,607: almost there. Keep CSE high and wait for later lists.
Worse than 1,607: not this year. Try another route after KEA.
General · KEA later list
1,607 or better: yes, you are in if the later list repeats last year.
1,608 to 2,200: almost there. Keep CSE high and watch empty seats.
Worse than 2,200: not this year. Ask BIET admissions before you pay.
OBC-NCL · KEA
1,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,801 to 2,250: almost there. Keep CSE high and wait for later lists.
Worse than 2,250: not this year. Try another route after KEA.
OBC-NCL · KEA later list
2,250 or better: yes, you are in if the later list repeats last year.
2,251 to 3,000: almost there. Keep CSE high and watch empty seats.
Worse than 3,000: not this year. Ask BIET admissions before you pay.
SC · KEA
5,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,401 to 6,800: almost there. Keep CSE high and wait for later lists.
Worse than 6,800: not this year. Try another route after KEA.
SC · KEA later list
6,800 or better: yes, you are in if the later list repeats last year.
6,801 to 8,000: almost there. Keep CSE high and watch empty seats.
Worse than 8,000: not this year. Ask BIET admissions before you pay.
ST · KEA
7,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,501 to 9,400: almost there. Keep CSE high and wait for later lists.
Worse than 9,400: not this year. Try another route after KEA.
ST · KEA later list
9,400 or better: yes, you are in if the later list repeats last year.
9,401 to 10,500: almost there. Keep CSE high and watch empty seats.
Worse than 10,500: not this year. Ask BIET admissions before you pay.
EWS · KEA
2,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,301 to 2,900: almost there. Keep CSE high and wait for later lists.
Worse than 2,900: not this year. Try another route after KEA.
EWS · KEA later list
2,900 or better: yes, you are in if the later list repeats last year.
2,901 to 3,500: almost there. Keep CSE high and watch empty seats.
Worse than 3,500: not this year. Ask BIET admissions before you pay.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The DCET close is not a promise. Keep a safer branch ready if your rank is near the last CSE number.
AICTE BE Lateral CSE 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
State 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 answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersAICTE Pragati Scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
AICTE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: girl student, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral CSE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to BIET Davanagere. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 4.49 Lakhs
tuition + yearly fees
INR 3.90 Lakhs
INR 59,000 less
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 3.09 Lakhs less
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 31,000 more
INR 4.20 Lakhs
INR 29,000 less
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INR 16,000 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.4 LPA
overall average
INR 4.0 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 4.6 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
CSE offerslatest placement record
184
CSE branch
120
64 fewer
90
94 fewer
150
34 fewer
130
54 fewer
140
44 fewer
Closing rankDCET rank, CSE
1,607
latest close
3,299
1,692 places easier
2,800
1,193 places easier
2,100
493 places easier
2,400
793 places easier
1,900
293 places easier
Seatslateral CSE estimate
51
10% of intake
24
27 fewer
18
33 fewer
30
21 fewer
24
27 fewer
24
27 fewer
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
98%
on INR 4.4 LPA
103%
5 points higher
271%
173 points higher
94%
4 points lower
100%
2 points higher
99%
1 point higher
In short
GMIT is cheaper and easier to enter, but BIET has more CSE offers and higher average pay. If your rank clears BIET, take this seat; if not, keep GMIT as the backup.
In short
UBDTCE costs much less, so its ROI is stronger. If cost is the main limit, pick UBDTCE; if CSE offers matter more, keep BIET above it.
In short
JNNCE pays a little more but costs more and has fewer lateral seats. If both allot, compare hostel comfort and travel before you pay.
In short
Malnad is cheaper and easier to enter, while BIET has more CSE offers. If your rank clears both, choose by city and hostel need.
In short
SDM has a small pay edge, but BIET costs less and has more CSE offers. If you want Davanagere and a larger CSE intake, keep BIET above it.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BIET Davanagere BE Lateral CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral CSE at BIET Davanagere worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a CSE degree through DCET and can study from semester 3. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.49 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 4.4 LPA. Check the EMI tile before you take a loan.
Should I take this seat if my DCET rank is near the closing rank?▾
Take the chance, but do not count on one number alone. The CSE lateral close is around DCET rank 1,607, and a small change can move the seat away. Keep BIET CSE high, but add a safer branch below it in KEA option entry.
What job can I get after BE Lateral CSE here?▾
Most campus jobs are software and IT service roles. The placement record lists 184 CSE offers, and recruiters include TCS, Cognizant, MuSigma, IBM, Deloitte and KPMG. Build coding projects from semester 3, because lateral students have less time before placement training starts.
Who should pick this lateral CSE course?▾
Pick it if you have a relevant diploma, a strong DCET rank and want to finish the degree in three years. The course saves one year compared with first-year entry. It suits students who are ready for data structures, maths and labs from the first month.
Who should skip this course at BIET?▾
Skip it if you want a first-year start or a metro job market outside campus. Lateral students join semester 3, so the base is assumed. Davanagere is smaller than Bengaluru, so you should depend on campus drives and your own projects, not nearby offices.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
It is a balanced fee-pay match. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.49 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 4.4 LPA, so the ROI tile shows 98%. If you add hostel, the total rises to INR 7.04 Lakhs, so check the loan EMI again.
Is CSE better than another branch here for a diploma student?▾
Choose CSE if you want software roles and already have coding basics from diploma. The branch has 184 offers in the latest placement record, which is the strongest branch number on this page. If your rank misses CSE, pick a sibling computing branch only if its subjects still fit your diploma base.
Should I wait a year for a better DCET rank?▾
Wait only if you can improve a lot. The CSE close is around 1,607, so a small rank gain may not change the result. If you already get BIET CSE, joining now saves a year and lets you start placement prep sooner.
How do I get admission through KEA?▾
Apply for Karnataka DCET, write the exam and use your rank in KEA counselling. During option entry, choose BIET Davanagere CSE and pay the fee if allotted. Bring diploma marks cards, transfer papers and category or income papers for document check.
What is the full fee without hostel?▾
The full three-year fee without hostel is INR 4.49 Lakhs. It includes tuition fee of INR 2.94 Lakhs, university fee, other fee and skill lab fee. The fee block above shows every head and the yearly conversion used for the total.
Can I stay in the BIET hostel?▾
Yes, if rooms are available through the hostel office. The boys' hostel fee with mess is INR 85,000 for one year, so the three-year hostel cost used here is INR 2.55 Lakhs. Girls use Amrutha Ladies Hostel, which also has its own mess and warden team.
Which scholarships should I check first?▾
Check the State post-matric scholarship first if you are SC or ST, because the calculator uses INR 2 Lakhs for it. Then check Central Sector Scheme, AICTE Pragati and OBC post-matric support. Keep income and category papers ready before the portal opens.
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