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SJEC Mangalore BE Computer Science and Business Systems: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 5.68 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.6 LPA
NIRF 2025 UG median
Cutoff
46,047
KCET GM, Round 3 2025
Placement rate
71%
424 of 596 UG students
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 St Joseph Engineering College BE CSBS
SJEC offers a four-year, full-time BE CSBS with 60 seats through KCET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. SJEC is autonomous under VTU, AICTE approved, and NAAC A+ accredited. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.68 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 8.88 Lakhs with hostel and mess. The CSBS branch page says new admissions are discontinued from 2026 to 2027. Earlier seats came through KEA counselling. The GM seat closed at rank 46,047 in round 3 of 2025. The NIRF 2025 UG median pay was INR 5.6 LPA and 71% of the batch was placed.
SJEC BE CSBS Fees
The full course costs INR 5.68 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.88 Lakhs with hostel. The KCET annual fee is INR 5.68 Lakhs over four years. You pay it once each year. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| KCET annual fee | INR 5.68 Lakhs | INR 1.42 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 5.68 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 8.88 Lakhs | Full course |
SJEC BE CSBS Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; KCET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027 if the branch is listed again. Keep the fee receipt ready if KEA allots a seat.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | 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 |
SJEC BE CSBS Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 45% marks; 40% for reserved categories. You also need a KCET rank from any session. KEA rules decide the age rule.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 45% for GM, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | KCET rank from any session |
| Age | KEA rules decide the age rule |
SJEC BE CSBS 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 KCET | 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 |
SJEC BE CSBS Cutoff
The GM seat closed at rank 46,047 and the OBC seat at 37,126 in 2025. These are KCET round 3 closing ranks for SJEC CSBS. The GM rank moved from 39,743 in round 2 to 46,047 in round 3, so the last round got easier.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 46,047 | Round 3, 2025 |
| OBC | 37,126 | Round 3, 2025 |
| SC | 17,263 | Round 3, 2025 |
| ST | 198,426 | Round 3, 2025 |
| 3BG | 38,930 | Round 3, 2025 |
SJEC BE CSBS Placements
NIRF 2025 shows 424 placed students out of 596 UG graduates, so the placed share is 71%. The UG median pay was INR 5.6 LPA. TCS and Tech Mahindra hired CSBS students from the listed branch recruiter table.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 5.6 LPA, NIRF 2025 |
| Placed students | 424 of 596 UG students |
| Batch placed | 71% |
| Branch recruiters | TCS, Tech Mahindra and QualityKiosk |
SJEC BE CSBS Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state portal and AICTE schemes give the largest support. You need income papers and the right category certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SSP scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| AICTE Pragati or Saksham | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| FFE scholarship | 3BG certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| Karnataka OBC scholarship | OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
SJEC BE CSBS Ranking
The college stands #189 in Collegedunia's BE ranking and holds NAAC A+. SJEC started in 2002 and is autonomous under VTU. These labels matter more than branch hype.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia BE ranking | 2026 | #189 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
| Established | 2002 | Started in 2002 |
SJEC BE CSBS Course Structure
Year 1 has maths, physics and programming. Later years add data structures, cloud computing, finance and product development. The course mixes computing with business subjects from the start.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, algorithms and operating systems |
| Year 3 | Cloud computing, finance and product development |
| Year 4 | Project work and advanced computing subjects |
SJEC BE CSBS Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and the fee is separate from tuition. Students ask the admission office for room allotment after admission.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Room allotment is handled by the hostel office |
| Single room | Given only if the hostel office has a room |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | Vamanjoor campus in Mangaluru |
Should you pick BE CSBS at St Joseph Engineering College?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Karnataka, so a rank that misses the outside Karnataka list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight 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 need a fresh CSBS seat: the department page says admissions stopped from 2026 to 2027.
You want only coding subjects: this course also teaches finance, product development and business strategy.
You want a Bengaluru job search: the campus is in Mangaluru, so college placement support matters more.
You wait for late rounds: if KEA does not list CSBS, choose another branch before the last date.
Counsellor's advice
If KEA lists CSBS again, use the rank checker before you choose. If it is not listed, pick another SJEC computer branch.
BE CSBS Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% in Physics and Maths with one optional subject. 40% for reserved categories.
Board rank alternative: Being in the KCET rank is used for government quota seats.
Exam needed: A KCET rank. KEA uses it for government quota seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE CSBS Admission Process▾
Write KCET: The exam is expected in Apr 2027. KEA uses the rank for allotment.
Register on KEA: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) allots government quota seats.
Fill options: List the branch only if KEA shows it in the option list.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the KEA deadline or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE CSBS 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
KCET registration, last date to apply
Expected from Jan to Feb 2027 if this branch is listed again.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET exam
Expected in Apr 2027 based on the last cycle.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KCET result and rank
Expected after the exam score is processed.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA option entry
Choose CSBS only if KEA lists it for SJEC.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
KEA is expected to allot seats in more than one round.
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 UGCET and SJEC admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
St Joseph Engineering College BE CSBS Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost for KCET quota, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
KCET annual fee
Per year × 4, INR 1.42 Lakhs a year
INR 5.68 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 80,000 a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 9,577
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
99%
median pay INR 5.6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,972
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
63%
median pay INR 5.6 LPA vs the full fee
Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.
Will your rank get you CSBS at St Joseph Engineering College?
Pick your KCET category. The cutoff ranges use this course's published KCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
GM · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 46,047: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 46,047: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
GM · outside Karnataka
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 37,126: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 37,126: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · outside Karnataka
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 17,263: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 17,263: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · outside Karnataka
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 198,426: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 198,426: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · outside Karnataka
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.
3BG · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 38,930: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 38,930: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
3BG · outside Karnataka
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 2 and Round 3 numbers matter only if KEA lists CSBS again. Check the option list before using last year's rank.
St Joseph Engineering College BE CSBS 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.
Karnataka SSP 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 answersAICTE Pragati or Saksham
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 answersFFE scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
St Joseph Engineering College
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: 3BG certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersKarnataka OBC scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC, 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.
St Joseph Engineering College BE CSBS vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to St Joseph Engineering College. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 5.68 Lakhs
KCET quota
INR 5.44 Lakhs
INR 24,000 less
INR 8 Lakhs
INR 2.32 Lakhs more
INR 6.50 Lakhs
INR 82,000 more
INR 9 Lakhs
INR 3.32 Lakhs more
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 1.18 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.6 LPA
NIRF 2025 median
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA more
INR 5 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
71%
NIRF 2025
80%
9 points higher
85%
14 points higher
82%
11 points higher
90%
19 points higher
75%
4 points higher
Closing rankKCET GM, General
46,047
Round 3, 2025
58,000
11,953 places easier
35,000
11,047 places tougher
50,550
4,503 places easier
25,000
21,047 places tougher
76,000
29,953 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
KCET
60
Same seats
180
120 more
120
60 more
240
180 more
60
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
99%
on INR 5.6 LPA
83%
16 points lower
69%
30 points lower
100%
1 point higher
56%
43 points lower
89%
10 points lower
In short
Canara costs less but pays less on average, and its closing rank is easier. If KEA lists SJEC CSBS again, compare the branch status first; otherwise keep Canara as the backup.
In short
Sahyadri places more students but costs INR 2.32 Lakhs more and has a tougher closing rank. If CSBS is missing at SJEC, move to the listed computer branch there.
In short
MITE pays more on average and has an easier closing rank, but costs INR 82,000 more. If both are open, use your fee limit first, then pick.
In short
NMAMIT has more seats and a higher placement rate, but costs much more and has a tougher closing rank. If fee is tight, SJEC is lighter.
In short
Srinivas costs less and has an easier closing rank, but the average pay is lower. If CSBS reopens at SJEC, place SJEC above it.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on St Joseph Engineering College BE CSBS
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE CSBS at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 5.68 Lakhs and the NIRF UG median pay is INR 5.6 LPA, so the fee and pay are close. 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 near the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The GM Karnataka seat closed at rank 46,047 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 product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The NIRF 2025 averaged INR 5.6 LPA, the median was INR 5.6 LPA and 71% 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 small industrial town, 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 GM 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. 71% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.6 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 CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE 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 CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Students used KCET and KEA option entry when CSBS seats were listed. A seat came in the round your rank cleared, and you had to pay the fee by the KEA deadline. For a new intake, first check whether SJEC CSBS appears in the KEA option list.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 5.68 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 8.88 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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