Sri Sairam College of Engineering BE {Lateral} Electrical & Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognised polytechnic or board. The minimum aggregate is 45%, relaxed to 40% for SC/ST candidates. Admission is through Karnataka DCET rank and KEA centralised counselling. Candidates from outside Karnataka, or those without a DCET score, may apply under the management quota by contacting the SSCE admissions office directly. Previous-year KEA allotment data can provide a reference for expected cut-off ranks.

Ans. The lateral-entry BE in EEE is a 3-year, six-semester programme beginning from the second year. The VTU curriculum covers electrical machines, power systems, power electronics, control systems, microcontrollers, electric drives, signals and systems, and high-voltage engineering. Labs are equipped for electrical machine testing, power electronics experiments, and microcontroller programming. The final year includes an elective stream and a major project, evaluated through viva examination and a written report as per VTU norms.

Ans. The total programme fee for BE EEE Lateral Entry at SSCE is INR 4,10,000 for the three-year duration. Optional hostel accommodation costs INR 1,00,000 per annum and is not included in the programme total. Transport is charged separately based on the boarding point. Candidates should confirm the exact breakup with the SSCE admissions office for the current academic year, as minor revisions may apply. Fee payment schedules are provided at the time of joining.

Ans. EEE graduates from SSCE are recruited by companies across the power, automotive, and manufacturing sectors. Notably, firms such as Bosch, Schneider Electric, and Hyundai have hired from the EEE department in past placement drives. IT companies also recruit EEE graduates for roles in embedded systems and hardware support. The college’s placement cell coordinates annual drives, engaging over 80 companies each year. Candidates should check with the SSCE placement office for the most recent EEE-specific placement statistics.

Ans. Yes, BE EEE graduates from SSCE are eligible to appear in GATE and state-level PSU recruitment examinations. Government organisations such as BHEL, NTPC, Power Grid, and KPTCL recruit electrical engineers through GATE-based scores. Graduates holding a VTU-affiliated degree with the required aggregate are eligible to apply. The lateral-entry BE is equivalent to the regular BE degree and is accepted for PSU and central government recruitment purposes. Students should confirm eligibility criteria with the specific PSU at the time of applying.

Ans. Yes, SSCE has separate hostels for male and female students on the Anekal campus, south of Bangalore. The annual hostel fee is INR 1,00,000, covering accommodation and meals. Since the campus is located on the outskirts of Bangalore, on-campus housing is a practical and economical option for students from other districts or states. Hostel admissions are subject to seat availability and are managed independently from academic admission. Students should apply for hostel accommodation while submitting their admission documents.