HMS Institute of Technology Tumkur BE Information Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, HMS Institute of Technology is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. VTU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The BE Information Science and Engineering degree from HMSIT is valid for employment in IT companies, government recruitment, GATE eligibility, and further postgraduate studies across the country.

Ans. The total fee for the four-year BE Information Science and Engineering programme at HMSIT is INR 3,86,000 for the full duration of the course. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at an additional charge payable separately. Eligible students may apply for the Karnataka ePass scholarship, the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girl students, or central scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal to offset costs.

Ans. BE ISE admission at HMSIT is through KCET for government quota seats and COMEDK UGET for management quota seats. KCET 2026 results were declared on 6 June 2026 and Round 1 seat allotment is on 15 July 2026. COMEDK UGET 2026 results were declared on 29 May 2026, with counselling expected in July 2026. Candidates register on the KEA or COMEDK portal with their valid score.

Ans. Graduates of BE Information Science and Engineering can work as Software Engineers, Web Developers, Database Administrators, Network Administrators, Systems Analysts, and IT Support Specialists. The technology corridor between Tumkur and Bengaluru offers entry-level IT roles at software services companies, government IT departments, and startups. IS engineering graduates are also eligible to appear for GATE in Computer Science for M.Tech admissions or PSU positions.

Ans. BE Information Science and Engineering places greater emphasis on information systems, database management, software engineering methodologies, and computer networks, while BE Computer Science and Engineering covers a broader range of theoretical computer science topics. Both degrees from HMSIT are VTU affiliated, carry the same four-year duration and total fee of INR 3,86,000, and are equally valid for IT industry roles and GATE eligibility. The choice depends on individual subject preference.

Ans. Yes, HMS Institute of Technology provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students on campus in Tumkur. Hostel charges are payable separately from the four-year programme fee of INR 3,86,000. Prospective students should contact the HMSIT admissions office at admissions@hmsit.ac.in for current hostel fee details and seat availability for 2026-27, as accommodation is allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.