Component

Amount (INR)

Annual Tuition Fee

INR 1,00,000 per year

Total Fees (3 Years)

INR 3,00,000

PDACEK BE Automobile Engg Lateral Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Karnataka DCET 2026 Examination	May 23, 2026
Karnataka DCET 2026 Result	June 2026
DCET Counselling and Seat Allotment	July to August 2026, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Classes Commence	August to September 2026
Karnataka DCET Registration End	As announced
Karnataka DCET Exam Date	May 23, 2026
Karnataka DCET Result	June 2026

Lateral entry seats filled via Karnataka DCET rank and KEA counselling.

Diploma holders apply via cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after DCET results.

Minimum 45% aggregate in diploma exam, 40% for SC/ST from Karnataka.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering in Automobile Engineering or equivalent from a recognised polytechnic.

Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the diploma qualifying examination (40% for SC/ST from Karnataka).

A valid Karnataka DCET rank is required for KEA-quota lateral entry seats.

Admission Process

Appear in Karnataka DCET 2026 (May 23, 2026) and register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Select PDACEK Kalaburagi and BE Automobile Engineering during the web option entry process.

After seat allotment, pay the acceptance fee within the notified deadline and download the allotment letter.

Report to PDACEK with Diploma mark sheets, DCET rank card, and community certificate, then complete fee payment and enrolment.

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Karnataka students seeking government-aided VTU degree at lower cost
Students preferring Hyderabad-Karnataka region for career or family proximity
Diploma holders or PCM students from Gulbarga and nearby districts
Budget-conscious students valuing established 1958 institution
Students targeting Karnataka government engineering services or PSU roles

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Students seeking Tier-1 brand recognition for national or global placements
Students needing metro-city campus for placement exposure
Students expecting NAAC A++ or autonomy-level academic flexibility
Candidates targeting MBA or non-engineering programmes next
Students requiring large campus placement drives with 100+ recruiting firms

PDACEK BE Automobile Engg Lateral Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	SC, ST, OBC candidates from Karnataka
Minority Welfare Scholarship	As per scheme norms	Minority community candidates from Karnataka
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls)	Up to INR 50,000 per year	Female students, family income below INR 8,00,000 per year
Education Loan (Nationalised Banks)	As per bank policy	All eligible students

Karnataka SC/ST/OBC and minority students may apply for state scholarships.

AICTE Pragati Scholarship: apply via the national scholarship portal.

Education loans at concessional rates are available through nationalised banks.

PDACEK BE Automobile Engg Lateral FAQs

Ques. What is BE Automobile Engineering Lateral Entry at PDACEK Kalaburagi?

Ans. The BE Automobile Engineering Lateral Entry at PDA College of Engineering (PDACEK), Kalaburagi, is a 3-year programme under VTU, Belagavi, for diploma holders. Established in 1958, PDACEK is one of the oldest engineering colleges in the Hyderabad-Karnataka region. The programme covers vehicle dynamics, automotive powertrain, engine technology, chassis design, and automotive electronics. PDACEK ranks 548 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list.

Ques. What are the fees for BE Automobile Engineering Lateral Entry at PDACEK?

Ans. The total fee for BE Automobile Engineering Lateral Entry at PDACEK is INR 3,00,000 for the 3-year programme (INR 1,00,000 per year). Hostel and transport charges are payable separately. Karnataka state post-matric scholarships are available for SC, ST, OBC, and minority community students.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BE Automobile Engineering Lateral Entry at PDACEK?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Automobile Engineering or equivalent from a recognised polytechnic with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST from Karnataka). A valid Karnataka DCET rank is required for KEA-quota seats. Admission is through KEA’s online counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Ques. How is admission to BE Lateral Entry at PDACEK done?

Ans. Admission is through Karnataka DCET, managed by KEA. Candidates appear for DCET 2026 (May 23, 2026), register for KEA online counselling after results, and select PDACEK and the preferred branch during web option entry. After seat allotment, candidates report to PDACEK with required documents to complete enrolment.

Ques. What are the career prospects after BE Automobile Engineering from PDACEK?

Ans. Graduates of BE Automobile Engineering from PDACEK can pursue careers as automobile engineer, vehicle design engineer, service engineer, R&D engineer, and production engineer. The VTU-affiliated degree is recognised by engineering employers across Karnataka and India. Graduates may also pursue M.Tech or MBA programmes at reputed institutions, or prepare for government engineering services.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BE lateral students at PDACEK?

Ans. Karnataka state post-matric scholarships are available for SC, ST, OBC, and minority community students. AICTE Pragati Scholarship is available for female students with family income below INR 8,00,000 per year. Education loans at concessional rates are available through nationalised banks. Students should contact the PDACEK admissions office for the latest scholarship details.

PDACEK BE {Lateral} Automobile Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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PDACEK BE Automobile Engg Lateral Admission 2026

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