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AIT Bangalore BE {Lateral} Computer Science and Business Systems: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.87 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.2 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
4,494
DCET rank, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
58%
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 Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS
Dr. AIT offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral CSBS 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 #292 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and #163 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.87 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.27 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA DCET counselling. The General merit seat closed near rank 4,494 in DCET round 2 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.2 LPA and 58% of the batch was placed.
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS Fees
The full course costs INR 1.87 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.27 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.72 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.72 Lakhs | INR 28,600 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.87 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.27 Lakhs | Full course |
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; DCET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka DCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS Eligibility
You need a diploma in Computer Science or an allied branch with 45% marks; 40% for reserved categories. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Diploma in Computer Science or an allied branch |
| Class 12 marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS 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 best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 4,494 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA DCET closing ranks for merit seats. The closing rank moved in the last rounds, so keep a safer choice too.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 4,494 | Round 2, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 2, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 2, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 2, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 2, 2025 |
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 58% of its batch at an average of INR 3.2 LPA. The median is INR 3.2 LPA and the highest offer was INR 8 LPA. IT services and business technology companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.2 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3.2 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 8 LPA |
| Batch placed | 58% |
| Recruiters | IT services and business technology companies, on campus |
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.40 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 1.40 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 90,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS Ranking
The college stands #292 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking and #163 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 Engineering ranking | 2026 | #292 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #163 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS 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 |
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS 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 CSBS at Dr. AIT?
This course suits students who want a software and business-system jobs and can live in Bengaluru for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: KEA lists seats by category, so check the DCET category close before you lock choices.
You want business technology companies, not only service IT: Bengaluru firms visit often, and CSBS mixes coding with business subjects from the first year.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in six parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: the average pay is higher than the full fee, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: the DCET close changes by category, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: hostel rooms are separate from admission, so ask before paying if you need one.
You want internships in a big city: Bengaluru gives more internships, but you still need your own projects before interviews.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the KEA option window can close fast, so fill your choices before the last day.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a DCET rank. If you are below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral CSBS Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Diploma in Computer Science or an allied 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. DCET rank decides the merit seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE Lateral CSBS Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the Karnataka 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 CSBS 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
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 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
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 notification and institute notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS 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 semester × 6, INR 28,600 a semester
INR 1.72 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,146
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
171%
average first-year pay INR 3.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,193
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
75%
average first-year pay INR 3.2 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Dr. AIT fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSBS at Dr. AIT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
3,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,001 to 4,494: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,494: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
2,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,101 to 3,145: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,145: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
2,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,501 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 · Other State
1,750 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,751 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 · Karnataka
1,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,201 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 · Other State
840 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
841 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 · Karnataka
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 · Other State
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 · Karnataka
1,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,201 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 · Other State
840 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
841 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 2 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS 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 1.40 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 90,000
Dr. AIT
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 60,000
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.
Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Dr. AIT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Dr. AIT
Bengaluru
Compared with
Northfield Institute of Technology
Northfield
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Riverbank Institute of Technology
Riverbank
Compared with
Harbour Institute of Technology
Harbour Town
Compared with
Lakeside Institute of Technology
Lakeside
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Summit Institute of Technology
Summit Nagar
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 1.87 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 3.73 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 5.03 Lakhs more
INR 1.87 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 4.53 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 3.98 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 3.2 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 6.3 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 4.9 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 4.2 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 5 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 4.6 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
58%
Class of 2025
88%
30 points higher
95%
37 points higher
84%
26 points higher, Class of 2024
90%
32 points higher
89%
31 points higher
Closing rankKarnataka DCET CRL, General
4,494
Round 2, 2025
9,400
4,906 places easier
15,800
11,306 places easier
18,900
14,406 places easier
13,900
9,406 places easier
16,600
12,106 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
Karnataka DCET
90
30 more
150
90 more
60
Same
180
120 more
240
180 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
171%
on INR 3.2 LPA
170%
1 points lower
117%
54 points lower
120%
51 points lower
128%
43 points lower
133%
38 points lower
In short
Northfield pays more, but its closing rank is tougher, so take Dr. AIT if that is the seat your DCET rank clears.
In short
Riverbank has an easier closing rank, so keep it below Dr. AIT if you need a safer seat.
In short
Harbour has the same fee but lower pay, so keep it below Dr. AIT if both seats are open.
In short
Lakeside has more seats and an easier closing rank, so keep it below Dr. AIT and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is easier to get, but its pay is lower, so keep it as your backup below Dr. AIT.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Dr. AIT BE Lateral CSBS
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral CSBS at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.87 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 3.2 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 Karnataka seat closed at rank 4,494 in round 2 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 IT services and business technology companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.2 LPA, the median was INR 3.2 LPA and 58% 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. 58% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.2 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.2 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 CSBS if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSBS places a bigger share of its batch with business technology companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSBS, 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 the Karnataka DCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice 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 1.87 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.27 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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