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BIET Davangere BE {Lateral} Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 4.49 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
12,400
Karnataka DCET CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
76%
Class of 2025 batch placed
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 ranks by category and quota
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 Data Science
BIET Davanagere offers a four-year, full-time BE Lateral Data Science with 60 seats through Karnataka DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A and stands #189 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #31 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.49 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 6.74 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General KEA quota seat closed at rank 75,000 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5 LPA and 76% of the batch was placed.
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science 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 of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, three times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.25 Lakhs over four 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 2.25 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 Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 31 Aug 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 23 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 12 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka DCET registration, last date to apply | 21 Jan 2026 to 25 Feb 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka DCET session 1 exam | 2 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka DCET result and rank | 21 Apr 2026 | Over |
| KEA choice filling | 19 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 31 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 allotment | 23 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 28 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 28 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science Eligibility
You need a diploma in engineering with 45% marks; 40% for reserved groups. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma route | Diploma in a related engineering branch |
| Diploma marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved groups |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Age | No age limit published |
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka DCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your DCET rank counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this lateral seat high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the fee before the KEA deadline |
| 4. Report | Bring diploma marks cards and the allotment letter |
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 75,000 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for KEA quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, KEA quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 75,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 48,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 1,36,333 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,50,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 85,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 76% of its batch at an average of INR 5 LPA. The median is INR 4.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 40 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 40 LPA |
| Batch placed | 76% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| 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, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | 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 Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science Ranking
The college stands #189 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and #31 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia B.Tech ranking | 2026 | #189 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #31 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
BIET Davanagere BE Lateral Data Science Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick BE Lateral Data Science at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are KEA quota, so a rank that misses the Open quota list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per year: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a KEA quota rank. If you are Open quota and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral Data Science Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 75% in Diploma in a related engineering branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka DCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Open quota seats.
KEA quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE Lateral Data Science Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE Lateral Data Science Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
21 Jan 2026 to 25 Feb 2026
Karnataka DCET registration
Last date to apply was 25 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
2 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2026
Karnataka DCET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
21 Apr 2026
Karnataka DCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
19 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026
KEA choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 27 Aug 2026.
Over
31 Aug 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
23 Sep 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 28 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
28 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA DCET 2026 schedule and BIET admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology BE Lateral Data Science Fees 2026
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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 75,000 a year
INR 2.25 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 7,566
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
111%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,359
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
74%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: BIET fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Data Science at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · KEA quota
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Open quota
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · KEA quota
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · KEA quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Open quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · KEA quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Open quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · KEA quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Open quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology BE Lateral 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
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 answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, 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.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 4.49 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 3.94 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 5.24 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 4.49 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 4.74 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 4.19 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 6 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 4.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3.9 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 4.7 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 4.3 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
76%
Class of 2025
72%
4 points lower
79%
3 points higher
68%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
74%
2 points lower
73%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka DCET CRL, General
75,000
Round 2, 2026
72,000
3,000 places tougher
78,400
3,400 places easier
81,500
6,500 places easier
76,500
1,500 places easier
79,200
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
Karnataka DCET
45
15 fewer
90
30 more
30
30 fewer
120
60 more
150
90 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
111%
on INR 5 LPA
143%
32 points higher
90%
21 points lower
93%
18 points lower
101%
10 points lower
106%
5 points lower
In short
Davanagere costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Davanagere; if it clears only BIET Davanagere, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Davanagere places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below BIET Davanagere in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
STJIT charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If BIET Davanagere gives you a seat in any round, take it; STJIT belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Davanagere costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses BIET Davanagere in the early rounds, list Davanagere right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
PESITM is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If BIET Davanagere allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology BE Lateral Data Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral Data Science at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.49 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General KEA quota seat closed at rank 75,000 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5 LPA, the median was INR 4.5 LPA and 76% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 76% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Data Science if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Data Science places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Data Science, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take Karnataka DCET and fill this college in your KEA option list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 4.49 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.74 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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