HMS Institute of Technology Tumkur BE {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering at HMSIT Tumkur is INR 2,40,000 for the three-year course in the 2025-26 admission cycle. This covers the KCET quota programme fee for the lateral entry scheme. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and is charged separately. Students from eligible categories can apply for ePass and NSP scholarships to reduce their net expenditure.

Ans. DCET, the Diploma Common Entrance Test conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, is the accepted entrance for BE lateral entry at HMSIT Tumkur. The DCET 2026 exam was held on May 23, 2026, and results were declared in June 2026. After the result, students register on the KEA counselling portal to fill college and branch preferences, and seat allotment is based on DCET rank, category, and choice order.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles in manufacturing, automobile, defence, and infrastructure sectors. Companies in Karnataka’s industrial belt including the Tumkur and Peenya industrial areas actively hire Mechanical engineers for production, quality, and maintenance roles. Students seeking higher qualifications can prepare for GATE to pursue M.Tech Mechanical or Manufacturing Technology at VTU-affiliated colleges after completing the degree.

Ans. HMSIT is a private engineering college established in 1997-98 by the HMS Education Society in Tumkur, Karnataka. It is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. Being a private institution, it accepts students through both KCET/DCET quota and management quota. The college is situated about 70 km from Bengaluru on the Bengaluru-Tumkur highway corridor.

Ans. Candidates must hold a three-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised polytechnic and must have secured a minimum 45% marks in the Diploma programme. SC/ST and OBC candidates are eligible for relaxation per Karnataka government norms. A valid DCET rank from the Karnataka Examinations Authority is the qualifying requirement for admission to the lateral entry programme.

Ans. Yes, HMSIT Tumkur provides hostel accommodation for both male and female students on campus, charged separately from programme fees. Students are advised to confirm hostel availability and charges at the time of admission during the reporting process. The college is located within Tumkur city, which is well connected to Bengaluru by road and rail, making commuting an option for local students.