The BE (Mechanical Engineering) - Lateral Entry at SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET), Dharwad, Karnataka, is a three-year undergraduate programme for diploma holders under VTU’s lateral entry scheme. SDMCET holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. Collegedunia ranks SDMCET Dharwad 204 in its 2026 India Engineering Colleges list. Lateral-entry students join the second year directly and cover machine design, thermal engineering, manufacturing processes, CAD/CAM, fluid mechanics, and industrial automation. Admission is through Karnataka DCET (conducted by KEA) for government quota seats.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to BE (Mechanical Engineering) - Lateral Entry at SDMCET Dharwad for 2026-27 follow the Karnataka DCET lateral entry cycle. Eligible diploma holders register through KEA at kea.kar.nic.in after DCET results.
Key Points
- BE Mechanical (Lateral) at SDMCET admits diploma holders directly to second year; programme completed in three years.
- SDMCET Dharwad is NAAC Grade A accredited, VTU-affiliated, and ranked 204 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
- Programme covers machine design and allied domains with laboratories and workshops.
- DCET quota 3-year total fees: INR 5,25,000; management quota as per SDMCET norms.
SDMCET Dharwad BE Mechanical (Lateral) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Total Fees (DCET Quota, 3 Years) | INR 5,25,000 |
- DCET quota 3-year total: INR 5,25,000 (2025-26 norms).
- Management quota lateral fees: contact SDMCET at sdmcet.ac.in.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate.
SDMCET Dharwad BE Mechanical (Lateral) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Registration | As per KEA notification; check kea.kar.nic.in |
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Exam | As per KEA 2026 schedule; check kea.kar.nic.in |
| DCET 2026 Result | As per KEA notification |
| KEA DCET Counselling | After DCET result; check kea.kar.nic.in |
| SDMCET Management Quota Lateral | After counselling rounds; check sdmcet.ac.in |
- DCET quota: register at kea.kar.nic.in for KEA counselling.
- Management quota: contact SDMCET admissions directly.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Diploma (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or related discipline) from a recognised Board of Technical Education.
- A minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying diploma is required; SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates need 40 percent.
- A valid Karnataka DCET rank is required for KEA counselling; Karnataka domicile is required for DCET/KEA quota seats.
- Management quota applicants must meet SDMCET’s eligibility norms; contact sdmcet.ac.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in Karnataka DCET conducted by KEA; check kea.kar.nic.in for the 2026 DCET notification, application window, and exam date.
- After DCET results, register at kea.kar.nic.in for DCET counselling, fill SDMCET Dharwad and branch preference, and accept the allotted seat.
- Report to SDMCET Dharwad with original diploma certificates, marks cards, DCET rank card, and KEA allotment letter on the designated date.
- For management quota, contact SDMCET admissions office directly after government counselling rounds conclude.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka diploma holders seeking DCET-quota lateral entry in Dharwad region
- Students from North Karnataka seeking an affordable VTU-affiliated engineering degree
- Students targeting core engineering roles in manufacturing or construction
- Fee-sensitive students wanting NAAC Grade A accreditation at lower cost
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking top-tier placements with national technology companies
- Students preferring Bangalore-based colleges for tech-sector networking
- Students needing a high brand-value college for competitive research fellowships
SDMCET Dharwad BE Mechanical (Lateral) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka Government ePass Scholarship | Up to INR 30,000 per year | SC/ST/OBC/EWS Karnataka domicile; apply at karepass.cgg.gov.in |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | As per scheme norms | Apply at scholarships.gov.in after college admission |
| SDM Trust Merit Scholarship | As per trust norms | Merit-based; apply at SDMCET admissions office |
- Karnataka ePass (SC/ST/OBC/EWS): apply at karepass.cgg.gov.in.
- NSP central schemes apply; check scholarships.gov.in.
- Education loans available; contact SDMCET student services.
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