PESCE BE {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates holding a 3-year Diploma in an engineering branch from a Karnataka government-recognised polytechnic are eligible. They must obtain a valid DCET score from the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Admission is merit-based on DCET rank through KEA centralised counselling. Karnataka-domicile candidates are preferred for government-quota seats.

Ans. Government-quota lateral BE seats at PESCE Mandya are primarily for Karnataka-domicile Diploma holders through DCET and KEA counselling. Non-Karnataka candidates may explore management-quota or NRI-quota seats, which have different fee structures. Contact the PESCE Mandya admissions office for management and NRI quota availability and fees.

Ans. The government-quota tuition for lateral BE at PESCE Mandya is INR 2,19,510 over 3 years (INR 73,170/year). Including university registration, examination, and development charges, the total all-inclusive programme cost is approximately INR 3,46,000 for the full three years.

Ans. Yes. Karnataka SC/ST students qualify for full tuition reimbursement through the state scholarship portal. OBC candidates may apply for Post-Matric Scholarship (up to INR 15,000/year). NSP merit scholarships (up to INR 12,000/year) are available for eligible candidates with family income below INR 8,00,000. VTU merit scholarships are also available for top-performing students.

Ans. Yes. A BE degree from PESCE, being affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), qualifies graduates for M.Tech admission through Karnataka PGCET (M.E./M.Tech/M.Arch track) coordinated by KEA. GATE-qualified candidates receive priority in seat allotment. Lateral BE graduates meet the same eligibility criteria as regular BE graduates for PGCET.

Ans. DCET seat allotment for PESCE Mandya is conducted centrally by KEA through online counselling rounds. Candidates enter their DCET rank and branch preferences. Seat allotment is purely merit-based on DCET rank and reservation norms. After allotment, candidates must report to PESCE Mandya with Diploma certificates and Karnataka domicile documents to confirm admission.