RR Institute of Technology (RRIT), Bangalore offers B.E. Lateral Entry in 6 full-time engineering specializations including Civil, CSE, EEE, ECE, ISE, and Mechanical Engineering. This 3-year VTU-affiliated programme gives diploma holders direct entry into the third semester. Total fee is INR 6,02,000 per specialization for management quota seats. Admission is through Karnataka DCET 2026 (KEA); RRIT CET code is E172.
Admission Status: Karnataka DCET 2026 exam was held on May 23, 2026. Results are expected in June 2026. KEA centralised counselling for lateral entry seat allotment at RRIT is scheduled for July 2026. Monitor cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea for result and counselling schedule updates. RRIT CET code is E172.
Key Points
- 18 supernumerary lateral entry seats per specialization, allotted exclusively through DCET counselling by KEA
- Karnataka domicile required for government-quota DCET seats; management quota open to out-of-state diploma holders
- VTU autonomous status means RRIT frames its own examinations and internal assessment; B.E. degree awarded by VTU
- Diploma branch to B.E. specialization eligibility mapped by VTU and KEA norms; verify the approved mapping in the DCET brochure before applying
RRIT BE Lateral Fees 2026
All six specializations carry a uniform total fee of INR 6,02,000 for management and NRI quota seats. DCET government-quota fees are regulated by the Karnataka Fee Fixation Committee.
| Specialization | Total Fees (3 Years) |
|---|
| B.E. Lateral Entry (Civil Engineering) | INR 6,02,000 |
| B.E. Lateral Entry (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 6,02,000 |
| B.E. Lateral Entry (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) | INR 6,02,000 |
| B.E. Lateral Entry (Electronics and Communication Engineering) | INR 6,02,000 |
| B.E. Lateral Entry (Information Science and Engineering) | INR 6,02,000 |
| B.E. Lateral Entry (Mechanical Engineering) | INR 6,02,000 |
| Total Fees (All Specializations) | INR 6,02,000 |
- Fees shown are for management and NRI quota; DCET quota fees are state-regulated.
- Hostel and mess charges are not included above.
- Fees are subject to change; verify with official sources before taking admission.
RRIT BE Lateral Admission 2026
Admission to B.E. Lateral Entry at RRIT is through Karnataka DCET 2026 conducted by KEA. The DCET exam was held on May 23, 2026; results are expected in June 2026. KEA centralised counselling, through which RRIT lateral seats are allotted, will begin in July 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Application Window | April 24 to May 10, 2026 |
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Exam | May 23, 2026 |
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Result | June 2026 |
| KEA DCET Counselling Round 1 | July 2026 |
| Document Verification at RRIT | July to August 2026 |
- RRIT CET code is E172; select this while filling web options during KEA counselling.
- Carry original diploma marksheets, DCET scorecard, and caste or domicile certificates for verification.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma in the relevant engineering branch from a recognized polytechnic with minimum 45% aggregate in the final two semesters (40% for SC/ST)
- Valid Karnataka DCET 2026 score; DCET rank determines seat allotment through KEA centralised counselling
- Karnataka domicile required for government-quota seats; management quota available for out-of-state candidates
Admission Process
- Register and appear in Karnataka DCET 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea (exam was held May 23, 2026)
- Download DCET result when declared in June 2026; check RRIT’s previous year cutoff ranks to gauge eligibility
- Register for KEA DCET counselling in July 2026; fill web options with RRIT (CET Code E172) and preferred specialization
- Accept allotted seat and pay the seat-acceptance fee within the round-wise window as directed by KEA
- Report to RRIT in July-August 2026 for document verification; pay semester fee and complete enrolment
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders in engineering seeking a VTU-recognized B.E. in 3 years at an autonomous Bangalore college
- Karnataka DCET qualifiers wanting regulated fees under the government-quota lateral entry scheme
- Students targeting Bangalore-region IT or core engineering roles after B.E. graduation
- Out-of-state diploma holders open to management quota admission without the DCET eligibility constraint
✗ Skip if
- Students without a diploma in engineering or a recognized technical field
- Candidates who need a nationally ranked B.E. brand for PSU or GATE-based careers
- Students outside Karnataka who are not prepared for management quota fees of INR 6,02,000
RRIT BE Lateral Scholarships 2026
Lateral entry students at RRIT are eligible for government and AICTE scholarships, as well as bank education loan facilitation through the institution.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka Govt Post-Matric Scholarship | Up to INR 37,000/year | SC/ST/OBC Karnataka domicile students; apply on SSP portal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | INR 50,000/year + INR 2,000/month | Girl students; family income below INR 8 lakh/year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | INR 50,000/year + INR 2,000/month | Differently-abled students meeting AICTE norms |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000/year | Meritorious students from low-income families |
| Education Loan (Bank Facilitation) | As per bank norms | RRIT facilitates bank loans for eligible students |
- SC/ST/OBC students apply for state scholarships on the Karnataka SSP portal.
- AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships are applied for at the AICTE scholarship portal.
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