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RNSIT BE {Lateral} Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 18.15 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
5,265
Karnataka DCET rank, Round 1 2025
Placement rate
1,060
students placed in 2025
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 RNS Institute of Technology BE Lateral Data Science
RNSIT offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral Data Science with 12 seats through Karnataka DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #271 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and #54 in NAAC A+ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.15 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 20.55 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA DCET counselling or RNSIT management quota. The General Merit seat closed at rank 5,265 in round 1 of 2024. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8 LPA and 92% of students were placed.
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Fees
The full course costs INR 18.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 20.55 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 18 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, three times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 3 years |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 18.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 20.55 Lakhs | Full course |
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Round 1 allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka DCET registration, last date to apply | 2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka DCET session 1 exam | 14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka DCET result and rank | 3 May 2026 | Over |
| KEA DCET choice filling | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 9 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Eligibility
You need a diploma in engineering with 45% marks; 40% for reserved Karnataka students. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma stream | Relevant engineering diploma |
| Diploma marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved Karnataka students |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Age | Age rule not published |
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Admission Process
KEA DCET allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka DCET | Register on KEA and write the diploma entrance test |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA DCET | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 5,265 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA DCET round 1 closing ranks for Home State seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Home State | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 5,265 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 1, 2025 |
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of students at an average of INR 8 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 50 LPA. Software and data teams hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 50 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Software and data teams, on campus |
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the 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, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 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 |
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Ranking
The college stands #271 in Collegedunia's BE ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. The college has autonomous status under VTU.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia BE ranking | 2026 | #271 |
| Autonomous status | 2024 | VTU autonomous |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
RNSIT BE Lateral Data Science Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Bengaluru |
Should you pick BE Lateral Data Science at RNS Institute of Technology?
This course suits students who want data roles and can study in Bengaluru for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee each year, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: Bengaluru has data offices, but the placement cell still brings most internships.
You will wait for the DCET result: KEA choice filling closes fast, so keep documents ready before allotment.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Home State rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral Data Science Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka DCET rank. rank (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.
Home State quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE Lateral Data Science Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA DCET: KEA DCET (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE Lateral Data Science 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
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
Karnataka DCET registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
Karnataka DCET session 1 exam
Your DCET rank comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
Karnataka DCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA DCET reads.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
KEA DCET choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Round 1 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA DCET choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA DCET schedule and RNSIT admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
RNS Institute of Technology BE Lateral Data Science Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 6 Lakhs a year
INR 18 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 30,602
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
44%
average first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 34,649
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
39%
average first-year pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee
Source: RNSIT fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Data Science at RNS Institute of Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA DCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
4,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,201 to 5,265: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,265: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Home State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 1 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
RNS Institute of Technology BE Lateral Data Science Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount 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 answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
RNS Institute of Technology
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.
RNS Institute of Technology BE Lateral Data Science vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to RNS Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 18.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 17.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 18.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 18.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 18.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 17.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 7.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 7.3 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka DCET rank, General
5,265
Round 1, 2025
9,400
4,135 places easier
15,800
10,535 places easier
18,900
13,635 places easier
13,900
8,635 places easier
16,600
11,335 places easier
Seatsthis branch
12
Karnataka DCET
9
3 fewer
15
3 more
6
6 fewer
18
6 more
24
12 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
44%
on INR 8 LPA
50%
6 points higher
43%
1 points lower
42%
2 points lower
40%
4 points lower
41%
3 points lower
In short
CMRIT costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take CMRIT; if it clears only RNSIT, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
NMIT places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below RNSIT in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has fewer seats. If RNSIT gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses RNSIT in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay is below this page's. If RNSIT allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on RNS Institute of Technology BE Lateral Data Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral Data Science at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 18.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Home State seat closed at rank 5,265 in round 1 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with software and data teams that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of students were placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bengaluru, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka DCET exam and fill this college in your KEA DCET choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA DCET gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 18.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 20.55 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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