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SJCE Mysore BE {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
SJCE Mysore Latest Updates and News
07 Apr, 2026 SJCE Mysore BE {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.78 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 65,000
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7.2 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
17,881
Karnataka DCET rank, Last round 2025
Placement rate
92%
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 SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral Mechanical with 12 seats through Karnataka DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The Mechanical department started in 1963 and the institute holds AICTE approval. NIRF engineering 2025 does not list it. The full fee without hostel is INR 65,000, paid per semester, and INR 2.75 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA DCET counselling. The General General Merit seat closed at rank 17,881 in the last round of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.2 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical Fees
The full course costs INR 65,000 without hostel and INR 2.75 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 45,000 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 2.10 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 45,000 | INR 7,500 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 20,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.10 Lakhs | INR 70,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 65,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.75 Lakhs | Full course |
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical 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 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA DCET 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 |
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical Eligibility
You need a three-year engineering diploma and 45% marks; 40% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank for the year you apply. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| diploma subjects | a three-year engineering diploma |
| diploma marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved category students |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank for the year you apply |
| Age | No separate age limit published |
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical Admission Process
KEA DCET 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 DCET | 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 |
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 17,881 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA DCET last round closing ranks for General Merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 17,881 | Last round, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Last round, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Last round, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Last round, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Last round, 2025 |
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 7.2 LPA. The median is INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 27 LPA. Core, auto and manufacturing companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7.2 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 27 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Core, auto and manufacturing companies, on campus |
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 65,000 over the course. The state and central schemes can cover most of the fee. 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 25,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in diploma | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 20,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 20,000 over the course |
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical Ranking
The Mechanical department started in 1963 and the college has AICTE approval. NIRF engineering 2025 does not list the college. AICTE approval matters for the degree.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Department start | 1963 | Mechanical Engineering |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | Not listed |
| Approval | 2024 | AICTE approved |
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical Course Structure
Year 1 starts in the third semester with mechanics and manufacturing; year 3 ends with project work. 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 | Mechanics, materials, manufacturing and maths |
| Year 2 | Thermal engineering, machine design and fluid mechanics |
| Year 3 | CAD, CAM, electives and project work |
| Year 3 | Industrial training, electives and the final project |
SJCE BE Lateral Mechanical 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 Mysore |
Should you pick BE Lateral Mechanical at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
This course suits students who want a core mechanical job and can live in Mysore for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed diploma in this state: half the seats are General Merit, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want core companies, not only IT: core, auto and manufacturing companies hire this branch on campus.
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: Mysore is smaller than Bengaluru, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for another result: KEA closes choices fast, so fill this branch before the result.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a General Merit rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral Mechanical Eligibility▾
diploma marks: 75% in a three-year engineering diploma. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Diploma route: Diploma students use DCET for direct second-year admission.
Exam needed: A Karnataka DCET rank. rank decides the General Merit seats.
General Merit quota: KEA allots seats by category and college choice.
BE Lateral Mechanical Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: Write the exam in the month KEA announces. Your DCET rank decides the seat.
Register on KEA DCET: KEA DCET (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 Mechanical 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 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 DCET 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 DCET 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering BE Lateral Mechanical 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 7,500 a semester
INR 45,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 20,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 70,000 a year
INR 2.10 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 1,096
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1108%
average first-year pay INR 7.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,637
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
262%
average first-year pay INR 7.2 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Mechanical at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA DCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General Merit
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 17,881: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 17,881: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 12,516: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,516: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General Merit
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 State
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 · General Merit
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 State
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 · General Merit
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 State
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 · General Merit
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 State
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 Last round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering BE Lateral Mechanical 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 25,000
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 diplomaApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 20,000
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
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 20,000
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.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering BE Lateral Mechanical vs similar colleges
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 65,000
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 4.95 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
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INR 65,000
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Average paylatest batch
INR 7.2 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 2.3 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more, Class of 2024
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INR 0.6 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka DCET rank, General
17,881
Last round, 2025
9,400
8,481 places tougher
15,800
2,081 places tougher
18,900
1,019 places easier
13,900
3,981 places tougher
16,600
1,281 places tougher
Seatsthis branch
12
Karnataka DCET
9
3 fewer
15
3 more
6
6 fewer
18
6 more
24
12 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
1108%
on INR 7.2 LPA
170%
938 points lower
117%
991 points lower
120%
988 points lower
128%
980 points lower
133%
975 points lower
In short
NIE costs more and pays more on average, but its closing rank is 8,481 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take NIE; if it clears only SJCE, take this seat.
In short
BMSCE places more of its batch but charges INR 6.25 Lakhs more over three years. If your rank clears both, compare the extra fee with the pay before you choose.
In short
RVCE charges the same fee and pays a little more, but its closing rank is 1,019 places easier. If you want a reachable seat, keep both choices close.
In short
Ramaiah IT costs INR 5.75 Lakhs more and pays INR 1 LPA more, with 18 seats. If Bengaluru matters, compare the extra fee with SJCE's lower cost.
In short
PES Mandya costs INR 5.20 Lakhs more and has more seats, but pay is only INR 0.6 LPA more. If fee matters most, keep SJCE above it.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering BE Lateral Mechanical
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech Mechanical at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 65,000 and the last batch averaged INR 7.2 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 General Merit seat closed at rank 17,881 in the last round 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 product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.2 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 92% 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 Mysore, 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 and 4 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. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7.2 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 this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Mechanical if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Mechanical places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Mechanical, the branch change after year 1 needs a top 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 DCET 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 DCET 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 65,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.75 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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