Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Bangalore BE {Lateral} Electrical & Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Electrical and Electronics Engineering programme at RGIT Bangalore is INR 4,00,000, covering Semesters 3 to 8. This covers tuition charges across all three years of the lateral programme. Hostel accommodation is available at additional charges not included in this total. Fees may be revised as per VTU or Karnataka government directives for the academic year.

Ans. DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) is the Karnataka state-level exam conducted by KEA for lateral entry into the 2nd year of BE programmes. Diploma holders in Electrical or Electronics who qualify DCET receive a rank used in centralised counselling to allot government-quota lateral seats at VTU colleges. RGIT Bangalore participates in this KEA counselling process for EEE lateral seats. The DCET 2026 exam was held on 23 May 2026 and results were declared in June 2026.

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a relevant branch from a recognised polytechnic with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates). A valid Karnataka DCET score is required for government-quota lateral seats. Karnataka domicile is mandatory for DCET government quota. Management-quota lateral seats are open to all-India Diploma holders meeting the academic eligibility criteria.

Ans. The BE Lateral EEE programme at RGIT is a 3-year full-time programme. Diploma holders enter directly into the 2nd year of the 4-year BE programme, completing Semesters 3 to 8 of the VTU EEE curriculum. The course covers power systems, electrical machines, control systems, power electronics, and industrial drives. It leads to a Bachelor of Engineering degree from VTU, equivalent to the degree awarded to regular 4-year students.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST students domiciled in Karnataka are eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement under the Karnataka state government scheme. OBC students with a competitive DCET merit rank may apply for the Vishwakarma Merit Scholarship as notified by the government. Wards of ex-servicemen scoring 60%+ marks can apply under the PM-USP scheme via the National Scholarship Portal. All scholarship applications must be submitted before the notified deadline each academic year for timely processing and fund disbursement.