The BE CSE at SDM College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET), Dharwad, Karnataka, is a four-year undergraduate engineering programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. SDMCET holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and is ranked 204 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list. The programme covers algorithms, data structures, software engineering, computer networks, operating systems, and web technologies, preparing graduates for careers as software developer, systems analyst, network engineer, IT project manager, and software architect. Admission is through KCET (KEA), COMEDK UGET, and management quota.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to BE CSE at SDMCET Dharwad for 2026-27 follow the Karnataka CET (KCET) and COMEDK UGET cycles. Seat allotment for government quota is through KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
Key Points
- BE CSE at SDMCET is a four-year, eight-semester VTU-affiliated programme.
- SDMCET Dharwad is NAAC Grade A accredited and ranked 204 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
- Programme emphasises algorithms with state-of-the-art laboratories and project-based learning.
- CET quota 4-year total fees: INR 4,49,640; COMEDK quota: INR 12,46,840; management quota: INR 22,00,000.
SDMCET Dharwad BE CSE Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| CET Quota (INR 1,12,410/year) | INR 4,49,640 |
| COMEDK Quota (INR 3,11,710/year) | INR 12,46,840 |
| Management Quota (INR 5,50,000/year) | INR 22,00,000 |
| Total Fees (CET Quota, 4 Years) | INR 4,49,640 |
- CET quota: INR 1,12,410/year; official 2025-26 fee schedule.
- MQ annual and COMEDK fees per sdmcet.ac.in/fee-structure/.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate.
SDMCET Dharwad BE CSE Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| KCET 2026 Exam | Apr 23 and Apr 24, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam | May 9, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Result | May 26, 2026 |
| KEA KCET Counselling | After KCET result; check kea.kar.nic.in |
| SDMCET Management Quota Admissions | After counselling rounds; check sdmcet.ac.in |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| KCET | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 23 and April 24, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| JKCET | April 3, 2026 | April 19, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET | March 23, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
- KCET quota seats allotted via KEA counselling (kea.kar.nic.in).
- COMEDK quota: allotment through COMEDK counselling; check comedk.org.
- Management quota: contact SDMCET admissions directly at sdmcet.ac.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have completed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognised board.
- A minimum of 45 percent aggregate in PCM at 10+2 is required; SC/ST/OBC Category-1 Karnataka candidates need 40 percent.
- A valid KCET rank (conducted by KEA) is required for government quota seats; Karnataka domicile is required for KCET/KEA quota.
- A valid COMEDK UGET rank is required for COMEDK quota seats; open to all-India candidates.
Admission Process
- Appear in KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) conducted by KEA and/or COMEDK UGET; check kea.kar.nic.in and comedk.org for 2026 schedules.
- After results, register at kea.kar.nic.in for KCET counselling (Karnataka domicile) or comedk.org for COMEDK counselling; fill SDMCET Dharwad and branch preference.
- Accept the allotted seat and report to SDMCET Dharwad with original 10+2 certificates, marks sheets, KCET/COMEDK rank card, and allotment letter.
- For management quota, contact SDMCET admissions office directly after government counselling rounds are complete.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka students seeking AI or engineering at NAAC Grade A VTU college
- Fee-sensitive students; CET quota 4-year total under INR 4.5 lakh
- Students with KCET or COMEDK rank targeting Dharwad engineering campus
- Students planning Karnataka public sector or tech industry careers
✗ Skip if
- Students targeting NIT or IIT-tier engineering and research programmes
- Candidates needing national brand for top tech company placements
- Students seeking AI research careers requiring premier institute brand
- Candidates with strong JEE rank who can access higher-ranked colleges
SDMCET Dharwad BE CSE 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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