Which entrance exam is required for SJEC Mangalore BE admission?

KCET is required for government quota seats. COMEDK UGET is required for COMEDK quota seats. Management quota candidates must also hold a valid KCET or COMEDK rank. SJEC does not conduct a separate college-level entrance exam.

What is the minimum eligibility to apply for BE at SJEC Mangalore?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. The third optional must be Chemistry, Computer Science, Bio-Technology, Electronics, or Biology. A minimum aggregate of 45% in optional subjects is required.

How many total BE seats are available at SJEC Mangalore?

SJEC Mangalore had 840 sanctioned BE seats across 9 branches in the 2025-26 intake. CSE has the largest intake at 240 seats. ECE and Mechanical Engineering each offer 120 seats.

What is the seat distribution across quotas at SJEC Mangalore?

40% of BE seats go to government quota candidates via KCET and KEA counselling. 30% are COMEDK quota seats filled through COMEDK counselling. The remaining 30% are management quota seats allocated by the college.

Is there a fee benefit for Christian students at SJEC Mangalore?

Yes. SJEC holds recognized Christian minority institution status in Karnataka. Karnataka Christian students admitted under COMEDK quota may receive seats at fees equivalent to the KCET government quota rate, subject to merit and a valid community certificate. Contact admissions@sjec.ac.in to confirm eligibility.

What was the KCET cutoff rank at SJEC Mangalore for AIML and Civil Engineering?

As per official SJEC data, the AIML General Merit cutoff in Round 1 of KCET 2025 was 20,301. Civil Engineering General Merit cutoff was 1,39,620. Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are available at sjec.ac.in/kcet-ranking-cut-offs.

What is the annual fee for CSE at SJEC Mangalore?

The annual fee for CSE under the general quota is INR 2,59,110. Government (KCET) quota fees are regulated by the Karnataka Fee Fixation Committee and are lower. Hostel fees range from INR 70,000 to INR 1,55,000 for boys and INR 80,000 to INR 1,65,000 for girls per year.

How does MBA admission work at SJEC Mangalore?

MBA government quota seats are filled through Karnataka PGCET counselling by KEA. Management quota seats are allotted based on graduation percentage and KMAT or CMAT percentile. SJEC offers 120 standard MBA seats and 30 MBA-IEV seats.

Can diploma holders apply for lateral entry at SJEC Mangalore?

Yes. Diploma holders in relevant engineering disciplines can apply for direct second-year BE admission through the Karnataka lateral entry route. Admission follows the standard Karnataka lateral entry process via KEA or the college management quota. Check sjec.ac.in for the current cycle schedule.

Are there supernumerary seats for foreign nationals at SJEC Mangalore?

Yes. SJEC offers 15% supernumerary seats for Foreign Nationals, OCI, and Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC). For CSE, this amounts to 36 additional seats split between FN/OCI and CIWGC categories. Required documents include passport copies, NRI certificate from the embassy, and entrance rank card. Contact admissions@sjec.ac.in for the application process.

SJEC Mangalore BE {Lateral} Electrical & Electronics Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mangalore, KarnatakaEstd 2002 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A+

4.0

(78 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 4.26 Lakhs

full course, no hostel

Median pay

INR 6 LPA

UG 4-year batch

Cutoff

1,409

DCET GM, round 1

Placement rate

52%

UG batch placed

In This Page▾

01AboutCourse, fees, dates, cutoff and placements in one article 02Should you pick itWhat makes this seat suit you or not suit you 03EligibilityDiploma marks, subject route and DCET need 04Admission ProcessThe form, exam, KEA choices and reporting steps 05Admission DatesThe full DCET cycle from form to class start 06FeesFull course cost and the hostel toggle 07Will your rank get you inDCET cutoff range by category and round 08ScholarshipsState, central and college fee help by answers 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 SJEC BE Lateral EEE

SJEC BE Lateral EEE is a three-year, full-time course for diploma students who enter straight into the second year. The Electrical and Electronics branch is NBA accredited, and SJEC has a NAAC A+ grade. The full course fee is INR 4.26 Lakhs for the government DCET quota. Admission is through Karnataka DCET counselling by KEA. The branch has about 60 seats. The UG median pay is INR 6 LPA, and the UG batch placement rate is 52%. Students study power systems, electrical machines, control systems and industrial drives.

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 6.66 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 4.26 Lakhs. The tuition and college fee is INR 4.26 Lakhs. You pay it once every year across the three-year lateral course. The hostel and mess cost is added only if you take a room. The refundable deposit is not counted in the total.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition and college fee	INR 4.26 Lakhs	Per year × 3, INR 1.42 Lakhs a year
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and mess	INR 2.40 Lakhs	Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
Total, no hostel	INR 4.26 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 6.66 Lakhs	Full course with hostel and mess

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Admission Dates

The next DCET form is expected in Mar 2027, and classes start in Sep 2027. All 2027 rows are Tentative because KEA has not put out the new calendar. You should watch the form date first. Missing the last date to apply means you wait for the next cycle.

Event	Date	Status
DCET registration, last date to apply	Mar 2027	Tentative
Application fee payment, last date	Apr 2027	Tentative
DCET exam	May 2027	Tentative
DCET result and rank	Jul 2027	Tentative
Verification slip and seat matrix	Jul 2027	Tentative
Option entry and mock allotment	Jul 2027	Tentative
Final allotment and fee payment	Aug 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Sep 2027	Tentative

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Eligibility

You need 45% marks in the final diploma semesters, and Karnataka reserved category students need 40%. The diploma must be in a relevant branch. KEA checks your DCET rank and your papers. If your marks are short, SJEC cannot clear the lateral entry seat.

Requirement	What you need
Diploma marks	45% aggregate in fifth and sixth semesters
Relaxed marks	40% for SC, ST and OBC Karnataka students
Entrance route	Karnataka DCET rank through KEA
Course entry	Direct second year, semester 3

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Admission Process

KEA takes the DCET form, gives the rank and allots the seat. You fill SJEC and this branch in option entry, then pay the fee after allotment. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat. You then report with diploma marks and original papers.

Step	What you do
DCET form	Apply on the KEA portal and pay the exam fee
Exam and rank	Write DCET and check your rank
Option entry	Pick SJEC and Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Allotment	Accept the seat and pay within the KEA date
Reporting	Go to SJEC with diploma papers and fee receipt

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Cutoff

The General Merit seat closed at DCET rank 1,409 and 2A closed at 2,798 in round 1. Category 1 closed at 4,430. These are 2025 Karnataka DCET closing ranks. A lower rank number is tougher. Use your own category before you decide.

Category	Closing rank	Round and year
General Merit	1,409	Round 1, 2025
2A General	2,798	Round 1, 2025
Category 1 General	4,430	Round 1, 2025
SC Rural	13,133	Round 1, 2025

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Placements

The UG batch placed 52% of students, and the median pay was INR 6 LPA. The campus highest offer was INR 22.7 LPA. EEE names in the placement list include Cape Electric, Control Print, FIST Engineering Solutions, Yazaki India and Windcare India.

Metric	Value
UG batch placed	52%
Median pay	INR 6 LPA
Highest offer	INR 22.7 LPA
EEE recruiters	Cape Electric, Control Print, FIST, Yazaki India

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Scholarships

The biggest listed support is INR 1.50 Lakhs from the SJEC merit aid estimate, and state post-matric support is shown at INR 1.40 Lakhs. The Central Sector award is INR 40,000. You must keep income and category papers ready before the portal date.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Karnataka post-matric support	SC, ST or OBC students with income proof	INR 1.40 Lakhs
Central Sector Scheme	Merit students with lower income	INR 40,000
SJEC merit aid	High-score students after college check	INR 1.50 Lakhs

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Ranking

Collegedunia ranked SJEC #421 for Engineering, and SJEC has a NAAC A+ grade. The EEE branch has NBA accreditation valid through 2028. Rankings show the college level, while NBA checks the department process. Use both with fees and cutoff.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Engineering	2025	#421
NAAC	Latest cycle	A+
NBA, EEE	2026 to 2028	Accredited

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Course Structure

Semester 3 is where lateral students join, and the course takes six semesters after that. Power systems, machines, control systems and drives form the main branch work. You study with the regular BE batch from the second year onward.

Year	What you study
Year 2	Networks, machines, electronics and labs
Year 3	Power systems, control systems and drives
Year 4	Electives, project work and placement training

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Hostel and Campus

SJEC has separate hostels for men and women, and wardens stay on campus. Hostel and mess are separate from the INR 4.26 Lakhs course fee. Ask the hostel office for room availability before you pay the admission fee.

Item	Detail
Hostel	Separate hostel blocks for men and women
Campus support	Wardens and assistant wardens stay on campus
Fee link	Hostel and mess are separate from tuition

Should you pick BE Lateral EEE at SJEC?

This course suits diploma students who want core electrical work with a DCET route.

Pick it if:

You want core electrical work: Cape Electric, Control Print and FIST hire EEE students here, not only software firms.

You enter through diploma: the course starts in semester 3, so you join the same labs as the regular batch.

You watch the fee: the INR 4.26 Lakhs fee works well against the INR 6 LPA median pay.

Your DCET rank is near 1,409: keep SJEC high, but add one safer choice before round 1.

Skip it if:

You want only software roles: SJEC EEE sends many students to core firms, so CSE allied branches may fit better.

You need a hostel figure first: SJEC publishes tuition clearly, but hostel cost must be checked before payment.

You count on campus-wide pay: the UG median is INR 6 LPA, and the last students may wait longer.

Your diploma marks are below 45%: KEA will not clear the lateral route unless the relaxation applies.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze it if your DCET rank is well above 1,409 and you want core electrical work. If hostel cost decides it, ask SJEC before paying.

BE Lateral EEE Eligibility▾

Diploma marks: You need 45% aggregate in the fifth and sixth semesters.

Relaxed marks: SC, ST and OBC Karnataka students need 40% aggregate.

Entrance route: You need a Karnataka DCET rank for KEA counselling.

Branch link: Your diploma branch must match the lateral entry rules for EEE.

Documents: Keep diploma marks, category proof and KEA papers ready for reporting.

BE Lateral EEE Admission Process▾

Apply for DCET: Fill the KEA form, upload details and pay the exam fee.

Write the exam: Check the DCET rank after KEA publishes the result.

Enter choices: Pick SJEC Electrical and Electronics Engineering during KEA option entry.

Accept allotment: Pay the seat fee before the KEA date or you lose the seat.

Report to campus: Bring original papers, fee receipt and DCET allotment letter for the check.

BE Lateral EEE 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

Mar 2027

DCET registration, last date to apply

Fill the KEA form before the last date. Late forms are not taken.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Application fee payment, last date

Pay the DCET fee before this date so the form is accepted.

Tentative

May 2027

DCET exam

Write the diploma lateral entry test at the centre KEA gives.

Tentative

Jul 2027

DCET result and rank

Check your rank and keep login details ready for counselling.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Verification slip and seat matrix

Download the verification slip and check SJEC EEE seats.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Option entry and mock allotment

Put SJEC EEE in your choices and edit after the mock result.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Final allotment and fee payment

Pay the seat fee within the KEA date if SJEC is allotted.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Reporting and document check

Report to SJEC with originals, fee receipt and allotment letter.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Classes start

Join semester 3 classes after the college confirms the timetable.

Source: KEA DCET 2026 schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SJEC BE Lateral EEE 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 and college fee

Per year × 3, INR 1.42 Lakhs a year

INR 4.26 Lakhs

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

Total course fee

INR 4.26 Lakhs

3 years · tuition and college fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.66 Lakhs

3 years · tuition, hostel and mess added

Education loan EMI

INR 7,183

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

141%

median first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 11,229

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

90%

median first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SJEC fee notice and KEA DCET. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your DCET rank get you EEE at SJEC?

Pick your category and round view. The cutoff range uses the 2025 DCET close.

SJEC BE Lateral EEE Scholarship Calculator

Answer these questions to see likely fee help. Confirm the final amount with SJEC.

SJEC BE Lateral EEE vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to SJEC. 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 4.26 Lakhs

tuition and college fee

INR 4.50 Lakhs

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Median payUG batch

INR 6 LPA

NIRF median pay

INR 5.5 LPA

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INR 4.5 LPA

INR 1.5 LPA less

INR 5 LPA

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INR 4.2 LPA

INR 1.8 LPA less

INR 4 LPA

INR 2 LPA less

Placement rateUG batch placed

52%

latest NIRF batch

55%

3 points higher

45%

7 points lower

48%

4 points lower

50%

2 points lower

42%

10 points lower

Closing rankDCET GM, round 1

1,409

2025 close

2,286

877 places easier

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4,416 places easier

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6,289 places easier

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7,591 places easier

SeatsEEE intake

lateral seat estimate

120

60 more

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ROImedian pay vs fee

141%

fee block estimate

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115%

26 points lower

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117%

24 points lower

95%

46 points lower

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