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Global Academy of Technology Bangalore BE {Lateral} Electrical & Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 6.60 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.17 LPA
college-wide UG 2025 batch
Cutoff
8,938
DCET GM, Round 3 2025
Placement rate
41%
336 of 813 EEE students 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 GAT BE Lateral EEE
GAT offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral EEE with 6 seats through DCET. The course is on campus under VTU over six semesters after diploma entry. The college has NAAC Grade A, autonomous status and AICTE approval. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.60 Lakhs, based on the published course fee table. With hostel and mess, the cost is INR 9 Lakhs. You get a seat through KEA DCET counselling or the college admission office. The General Merit seat closed at rank 8,938 in round 3 of 2025. The college-wide UG 2025 batch averaged INR 5.17 LPA and placed 336 of 813 students.
GAT BE Lateral EEE Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 9 Lakhs. The total without hostel is INR 6.60 Lakhs, and the tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs. The KEA note shows the first-year CET total. You pay it each year. Hostel and mess are added only if you take the room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | Per year × 3, INR 2 Lakhs a year |
| Other charges | INR 60,000 | Per year × 3, INR 20,000 a year |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.60 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9 Lakhs | Full course |
GAT BE Lateral EEE Admission Dates
Special round allotment is listed for 12 Oct 2026, and classes start on 27 Oct 2026. DCET registration, exam and round 3 are already over. You should keep the allotment letter and fee receipt ready. Missing the KEA fee date means you lose the seat.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | 17 Mar 2026 to 3 Apr 2026 | Over |
| DCET exam | 31 May 2026 | Over |
| DCET result and rank | 17 Jul 2026 | Over |
| DCET document check | Jun 2026 | Over |
| DCET option entry | Jul 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 allotment | 7 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Special round allotment | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat fee payment | 15 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 27 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
GAT BE Lateral EEE Eligibility
You need a 3-year diploma in Electrical, Electronics or a related branch with 45% marks. Karnataka reserved category students need 40%. You also need a DCET rank for government quota seats.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma branch | Electrical, Electronics, Electrical and Electronics or related branch |
| Diploma marks | 45% for General, 40% for Karnataka reserved categories |
| Entry point | Second year, third semester |
| Exam | KEA DCET rank for government quota seats |
GAT BE Lateral EEE Admission Process
KEA DCET gives the rank, and KEA allots the government quota seat from your choices. You fill options, accept the seat and pay the fee by the KEA date. If you miss it, you lose the seat. The college checks papers when you report.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write DCET | Take KEA DCET for the lateral entry government quota seat |
| 2. Finish DCET document check | Upload and verify marks cards and category papers |
| 3. Fill choices | Place BE Lateral EEE high if it is your first pick |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the fee by the KEA date |
| 5. Report | Bring original mark sheets, allotment letter and fee receipt |
GAT BE Lateral EEE Cutoff
The General Merit seat closed at rank 8,938 and the 3BG seat at rank 14,025 in 2025. These are DCET round 3 closing ranks from the college cutoff page. Round 3 is useful only if seats are left after earlier rounds.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 8,938 | Round 3, 2025 |
| 1G | 11,352 | Round 3, 2025 |
| 2AG | 13,014 | Round 3, 2025 |
| 3BG | 14,025 | Round 3, 2025 |
| SCG | 12,819 | Round 3, 2025 |
| STG | 9,897 | Round 3, 2025 |
GAT BE Lateral EEE Placements
The college-wide UG 2025 batch placed 336 of 813 students at an average of INR 5.17 LPA. The median was INR 3 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Infosys, TCS, Bosch, Capgemini and IBM hired EEE students.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.17 LPA, 2025 to 2026 |
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 336 of 813 students, 41% |
| Recruiters | Infosys, TCS, Bosch, Capgemini and IBM |
GAT BE Lateral EEE Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. AICTE Pragati gives the biggest listed waiver here. State and central schemes need income papers, and category schemes need the matching 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 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Girl students from families up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 2 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 |
GAT BE Lateral EEE Ranking
The table lists NAAC Grade A, autonomous status and NIRF 2025 data filed. NAAC checks college quality. Autonomous status lets GAT set its academic calendar. NIRF uses data the institute files each year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2024 | Grade A |
| NBA | 2026 | NAAC Grade A |
| NIRF Engineering | 2026 | Data filed |
GAT BE Lateral EEE Course Structure
Year 2 starts with circuits, machines and measurements after diploma entry. Power systems, control systems and projects come later. You study the same branch for six semesters under VTU.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Circuits, machines and measurement |
| Year 3 | Power systems, control systems and power electronics |
| Year 4 | Industrial training, electives and final project |
GAT BE Lateral EEE Hostel and Campus
Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs across three years in this page estimate. The campus is in Bengaluru, so core firms and service firms are reachable through the placement cell. You should ask the office about room allotment before paying.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs across three years |
| Campus | Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University |
| Branch base | EEE department with power, machines and control labs |
Should you pick BE Lateral EEE at GAT?
This course suits students who want electrical core roles and can study in Bengaluru for four years.
Pick it if:
You want electrical core work: Siemens, Hitachi Energy, JSW Steel and Volvo hire EEE students here.
You want branch labs early: power systems and machines labs are in the EEE department.
You hold a Karnataka rank: KEA seats use DCET, so place this branch above costlier management choices.
You want the fee back fast: the average pay is close to the full fee, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You want only software roles: most named EEE offers here are core or service roles, not pure coding jobs.
You need a sure hostel room: ask the office before paying, because hostel cost is separate from tuition fee.
You miss the KEA fee date: the seat can move to another student after that date.
You count on a very high offer: the highest EEE package is not the average pay.
Counsellor's advice
If DCET gives this seat within your budget, keep it high. If you want only coding, prefer a software branch here.
BE Lateral EEE Eligibility▾
Class 12: You need Physics and Mathematics with Chemistry, Bio-Technology, Biology or one allowed subject.
Marks: You need 45% in optional subjects; reserved category rules follow KEA.
Entrance exam: DCET is for Karnataka students; management quota is for non-Karnataka and others.
English: English must be one of your Class 12 languages.
BE Lateral EEE Admission Process▾
Write DCET: Take DCET if you want a government quota seat.
Register with KEA: Fill the KEA form and upload papers when the portal asks.
Fill choices: Put BE Lateral EEE high if this is your first pick.
Accept seat: Pay the fee by the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Report to college: Bring original mark sheets, allotment letter and fee receipt.
BE Lateral EEE 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
17 Mar 2026 to 3 Apr 2026
DCET registration
Last date to apply was 24 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
31 May 2026
DCET exam
The rank came from the DCET marks and board marks.
Over
17 Jul 2026
DCET result and rank
KEA used this rank for engineering seats.
Over
Jun 2026
DCET document check
Students checked their papers before option entry.
Over
Jul 2026
DCET option entry
Choices were locked on the KEA portal.
Over
7 Sep 2026
Round 2 allotment
The round 3 result was posted on the KEA portal.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Special round allotment
Check the allotment order before paying the fee.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Seat fee payment
Pay by the date in the allotment order.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals and the allotment letter to the college.
Confirmed
27 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel and timetable details come from the college.
Tentative
Feb 2027 to Mar 2027
DCET registration, last date to apply
Expected from the 2026 form window.
Tentative
Apr 2027
DCET exam
Expected in the same month as the 2026 test.
Tentative
May 2027
DCET result and rank
Expected after the exam and board marks are processed.
Tentative
Jun 2027
DCET document check
Keep marks cards, income papers and category papers ready.
Tentative
Jul 2027
DCET option entry
Fill college and branch choices before the portal closes.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round allotments
Rounds are expected after option entry.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Seat fee payment
Pay by the date in the allotment order.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Report with originals after seat acceptance.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
The intake year is counted from this step.
Source: KEA DCET schedule and GAT admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
GAT BE Lateral EEE Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
management quota academic fee
Full course, as published from first-year fee
INR 6.60 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 11,128
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
78%
average first-year pay INR 5.17 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,175
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
57%
average first-year pay INR 5.17 LPA vs the full fee
Source: GAT management quota fee PDF. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Will your rank get you BE Lateral EEE at GAT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General quota
45,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
45,000 to 8,938: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 8,938: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
General · HK quota
50,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
50,000 to 57,578: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 57,578: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
2A · General quota
75,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
75,000 to 13,014: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 13,014: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
2A · HK quota
90,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
90,000 to 1,12,002: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 1,12,002: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
SC · General quota
1,20,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,20,000 to 12,819: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 12,819: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
SC · HK quota
1,30,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,30,000 to 1,54,773: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 1,54,773: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
ST · General quota
90,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
90,000 to 9,897: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 9,897: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
ST · HK quota
1,00,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,00,000 to 1,11,451: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 1,11,451: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
3B · General quota
50,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
50,000 to 14,025: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 14,025: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
3B · HK quota
60,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
60,000 to 67,826: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 67,826: not this year. Try management quota or wait for left seats.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Round 3 is not a safe number for every student. Use round 1 as the safer line and keep documents ready.
GAT BE Lateral EEE Scholarship Calculator
Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm 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: 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.
GAT BE Lateral EEE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to GAT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Compare with
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GAT
Bengaluru
Compared with
Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore
Bengaluru
Compared with
ATME College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
PES College of Engineering
Mandya
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.60 Lakhs
management quota academic fee
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 1 Lakh less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 30,000 more
INR 6.60 Lakhs
Same fee
Not published
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 1.80 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.17 LPA
college-wide UG 2025
INR 5.90 LPA
INR 0.73 LPA more
INR 4.80 LPA
INR 0.37 LPA less
Not published
INR 5.50 LPA
INR 0.33 LPA more
INR 4.50 LPA
INR 0.67 LPA less
Placement ratelatest batch
41%
336 of 813 placed
60%
19 points higher
50%
9 points higher
Not published
58%
17 points higher
Not published
Closing rankDCET GM, round 3
8,938
Round 3, 2025
48,000
39,062 places easier
75,000
66,062 places easier
Not published
50,000
41,062 places easier
60,000
51,062 places easier
Seatssanctioned intake
6
lateral EEE intake
6
Same seats
12
6 more
3
3 fewer
6
Same seats
6
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
78%
on INR 5.17 LPA
105%
27 points higher
70%
8 points lower
Not published
102%
24 points higher
94%
16 points higher
In short
If your rank clears both, pick VVCE only for its higher pay. If you need the Bengaluru campus, keep GAT above it.
In short
If fee matters, GAT gives a lower fee and better pay than MIT Mysore. Keep MIT Mysore lower unless its cutoff saves you.
In short
If ATME is your backup, compare the same fee with the smaller seat count. Pick GAT first when both allotments are possible.
In short
If you want a Bengaluru EEE seat with a higher pay number, Vidya Vikas can stay nearby. GAT is better on cutoff and fee clarity.
In short
If the fee is your first rule, PES Mandya costs less. If Bengaluru and autonomous campus matter more, GAT stays higher.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on GAT BE Lateral EEE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral EEE at GAT worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want electrical core roles and can use campus placement training. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.60 Lakhs, and the EEE batch averaged INR 5.17 LPA. Check the EMI tile before you take a loan, because hostel raises the cost to INR 9 Lakhs.
What jobs does this EEE course lead to?▾
It leads mainly to electrical core, energy, design support and service roles. The college lists Infosys, TCS, Bosch, Capgemini and IBM for EEE. Use this course if those roles fit you, and build coding skills separately if you want software tests too.
Should I take this seat if my DCET rank is near the cutoff?▾
Take it only with a backup in your KEA list. The General Merit closing rank was 8,938 in round 3, but late rounds depend on left seats. Put this branch in the list, keep safer choices around it, and watch each allotment date closely.
Who should pick BE Lateral EEE here?▾
Pick it if you like circuits, machines and power systems. The branch has 6 seats and an NBA approved UG EEE programme. It suits students who want a smaller branch base and named core firms. Visit the department page before you freeze the choice.
Who should skip this course here?▾
Skip it if you want only software jobs from the first semester. The EEE placement list has many core and service names, and 336 of 813 students were placed. A software branch at the same college may fit that goal better, so compare the syllabus first.
Is EEE better than a software branch here?▾
It depends on the work you want. EEE gives power systems, machines and control systems, while a software branch gives more coding papers. The EEE average pay is INR 5.17 LPA. Pick EEE for electrical roles, not because it is the only seat left.
Is the average pay enough for the fee?▾
It is close, but not a large gap. The average pay is INR 5.17 LPA against INR 6.60 Lakhs without hostel, so the ROI tile reads 78%. Add hostel only if you need it, because the cost then rises to INR 9 Lakhs.
Will I get placed if I am in the lower half of the batch?▾
There is a chance, but it needs early work. The EEE page lists 336 placed students out of 813, so not everyone is placed. Keep your CGPA steady, join training from year 3 and apply to both core and service firms.
Can I get admission without DCET?▾
Yes, but the route changes. DCET is for Karnataka students through KEA, while management quota is for non-Karnataka students and others. The college also lists management quota admission. Ask the Admission Cell for fee and seat details before you pay.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
For the management quota route, the fee is tied to the allotment and college payment steps. The page uses INR 6.60 Lakhs for the full 3-year course, based on the first-year fee note. Ask the office about payment dates before seat acceptance.
Which scholarships can cut my fee?▾
Start with state post-matric, Central Sector, AICTE Pragati and OBC post-matric schemes. The calculator above shows awards from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs. Pick your category and income there, then confirm documents with the college scholarship desk.
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