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SJBIT BE {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 4.51 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
18,000
Karnataka DCET rank, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
85%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About BGS & SJB Group of Institutions BE Lateral ECE
BGS SJB offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral ECE with 180 seats through Karnataka DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's engineering ranking 2026 and #117 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.51 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 6.91 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 18,000 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.5 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed.
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Fees
The full course costs INR 4.51 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.91 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4.20 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4.20 Lakhs | INR 70,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 31,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.51 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.91 Lakhs | Full course |
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Karnataka DCET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka DCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Eligibility
You need a diploma in the same branch with 45% marks; 40% for reserved categories. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma branch | Electronics, communication or a linked engineering diploma |
| Diploma marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Age | No upper age limit |
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka DCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 18,000 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 18,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 85% of its batch at an average of INR 5.5 LPA. The median is INR 5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. Electronics and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 85% |
| Recruiters | Electronics and IT services companies, on campus |
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Ranking
The college is listed on Collegedunia and holds #117 on this NPTEL local chapter list. VTU affiliation and AICTE approval decide the degree rules. Check the approval before you pay.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia local list | 2026 | #117 |
| Affiliation | 2025 | VTU |
| Approval | 2025 | AICTE |
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 3 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
BGS SJB BE Lateral ECE Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Kengeri engineering campus |
Should you pick BE Lateral ECE at BGS & SJB Group of Institutions?
This course suits students who want an electronics and IT services job and can live in a Kengeri engineering campus for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Karnataka, so a rank that misses the other quota list can still get in.
You want campus hiring: the placement page lists electronics and IT services companies for campus hiring.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in six parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Kengeri engineering campus, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide late: KEA choice filling closes fast, so fill your choices before the last date.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka rank. If you are other quota and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral ECE Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 45% in a linked diploma. 40% works for reserved categories.
Linked branch: Your diploma must be in electronics, communication or a related engineering branch.
Exam needed: A Karnataka DCET rank. DCET rank decides the other quota seats.
Karnataka quota: KEA allots seats by rank, category and the seat matrix.
BE Lateral ECE Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE Lateral ECE Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions BE Lateral ECE Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 70,000 a semester
INR 4.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 31,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 7,604
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
122%
average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,651
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
80%
average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you BE Lateral ECE at BGS & SJB Group of Institutions?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 18,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 18,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · other quota
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 12,600: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,600: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · other quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · other quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · other quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · other quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions BE Lateral ECE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions BE Lateral ECE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to BGS & SJB Group of Institutions. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 4.51 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 1.09 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 2.39 Lakhs more
INR 4.51 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 1.89 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 1.34 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 4 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 2.6 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.9 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 2.7 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 2.3 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
85%
Class of 2025
88%
3 points higher
95%
10 points higher
84%
1 point lower, Class of 2024
90%
5 points higher
89%
4 points higher
Closing rankKarnataka DCET rank, General
18,000
Round 6, 2025
9,400
8,600 places tougher
15,800
2,200 places tougher
18,900
900 places easier
13,900
4,100 places tougher
16,600
1,400 places tougher
Seatsthis branch
180
Karnataka DCET
90
90 fewer
150
30 fewer
60
120 fewer
180
Same seats
240
60 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
122%
on INR 5.5 LPA
170%
48 points higher
117%
5 points lower
120%
2 points lower
128%
6 points higher
133%
11 points higher
In short
Bangalore costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bangalore; if it clears only BGS SJB, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bangalore places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below BGS SJB in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If BGS SJB gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bangalore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses BGS SJB in the early rounds, list Bangalore right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If BGS SJB allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BGS & SJB Group of Institutions BE Lateral ECE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral ECE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.51 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 18,000 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with electronics and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.5 LPA, the median was INR 5 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Kengeri engineering campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 85% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is ECE better than CSE at this college for me?▾
Pick ECE if you want electronics, communication or embedded systems. Pick CSE if you want only software. ECE here has 180 seats and the college places students with electronics and IT services firms. If you get ECE now and want CSE later, branch change after year 1 needs a high CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka DCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 4.51 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.91 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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