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

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics, or a closely related field from a recognised polytechnic or board. The minimum aggregate required is 45% in the Diploma programme, relaxed to 40% for SC/ST candidates. Admission is based on the Karnataka DCET rank through KEA centralised counselling. Students from outside Karnataka who did not appear in DCET may seek admission under the management quota by applying directly to the SSCE admissions office.

Ans. The lateral-entry BE in ECE is a 3-year (six-semester) programme beginning from the second year. The VTU curriculum covers digital electronics, signals and systems, microprocessors, VLSI design, communication systems, antenna theory, and embedded systems. The final year offers elective streams and a major project. SSCE’s ECE department features research-grade laboratory infrastructure that supports both curricular lab courses and independent research projects for UG and PG students.

Ans. The total programme fee for BE ECE Lateral Entry at SSCE is INR 4,10,000 for the full three-year duration. Hostel accommodation is available optionally at INR 1,00,000 per year and is not included in the total. Transport charges apply separately based on the boarding point. Students are advised to verify the exact fee schedule with the admissions office at SSCE before joining, as minor revisions may apply for the 2026-27 academic year.

Ans. Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) is conducted by KEA to fill lateral-entry seats in engineering programmes across the state. The paper covers discipline-specific Diploma subjects. After results, KEA conducts centralised counselling where candidates fill option entries. Exact cut-off ranks for ECE at SSCE vary each year based on seat availability and the number of applicants. Candidates are advised to check the previous year’s KEA allotment data on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for reference before filling option entries.

Ans. SSCE’s placement drive includes companies from both the IT and core engineering sectors. ECE graduates have been hired by firms such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra, which recruit from multiple branches including ECE. Core electronics and semiconductor companies also participate in campus drives. The college’s Corporate Academia Relationships Cell actively facilitates industry interaction, internships, and placement connections. Exact branch-wise placement data for ECE lateral-entry graduates should be confirmed with SSCE’s placement cell.

Ans. Yes, SSCE provides on-campus hostel facilities for both male and female students. The hostel fee is INR 1,00,000 per annum, covering accommodation and meals. The campus is located in Anekal on the outskirts of Bangalore, making on-campus housing a convenient choice for outstation students. Hostel accommodation is subject to seat availability and requires a separate application alongside college admission. Students are advised to apply for hostel at the time of submitting the admission documents.