The BE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) - Lateral Entry at Jain College of Engineering (JCE), Belagavi, is a three-year full-time lateral entry programme for diploma holders, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. Established in 2010, JCE is located in Machhe, Belagavi, Karnataka, and holds NBA accreditation for key departments. Students enter directly into the second year of the BE programme and study machine learning algorithms, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, data analytics, and AI application development over six semesters, completing the degree in three years. Graduates pursue roles in IT services, software product companies, healthcare AI, fintech, and analytics. JCE Belagavi ranks 418 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the BE AI and ML (Lateral) programme at JCE Belagavi for 2026-27 are through the Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) for government quota seats and management quota directly at jce.ac.in; COMEDK lateral entry is also accepted.
Key Points
- JCE Belagavi BE AI and ML (Lateral) is a VTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved three-year lateral entry programme for diploma holders.
- The curriculum covers machine learning algorithms and related disciplines across six semesters with direct entry into the second year.
- Total fees for the three-year lateral entry programme are INR 3,67,000.
JCE Belagavi BE AI and ML (Lateral) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 3,67,000 |
- Fees as per Collegedunia 2026 listing for JCE Belagavi BE Lateral Entry.
- Additional VTU examination and statutory charges apply each semester.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate.
- SC/ST Karnataka students may apply for government fee reimbursement separately.
JCE Belagavi BE AI and ML (Lateral) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Registration | March 2026 to April 2026 |
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Examination | June 2026 |
| Karnataka DCET 2026 Result | July 2026 |
| KEA DCET Lateral Entry Counselling | After DCET result; check kea.kar.nic.in |
| Document Verification and Seat Allotment | July/August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August/September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| Karnataka DCET | March 2026 | June 2026 | July 2026 |
- DCET score required; KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Management quota: apply at jce.ac.in with diploma mark sheet.
- Minimum 45 percent in diploma; SC/ST: 40 percent.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognised polytechnic or AICTE-approved institution.
- A minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in the qualifying diploma is required (40 percent for SC/ST candidates from Karnataka).
- A valid Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) score is required for government quota lateral entry seats; counselling is managed by KEA at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Candidates who have passed a B.Sc with Mathematics as a core subject may also be eligible for lateral entry under certain KEA guidelines.
- Candidates appearing in the final semester of the qualifying diploma are provisionally eligible; final mark sheets must be submitted before joining.
Admission Process
- Register for and appear in the Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) at kea.kar.nic.in; the test assesses aptitude in core engineering subjects relevant to the applied specialisation.
- After the DCET result, participate in KEA lateral entry counselling and submit JCE Belagavi as a preference for the BE (AI and ML) programme.
- Upon seat allotment, report to JCE Belagavi for document verification with original diploma mark sheets, transfer certificate, DCET scorecard, and category certificate if applicable.
- Management quota candidates apply directly at jce.ac.in with diploma mark sheets and contact the JCE admissions office for management quota seats.
- Complete fee payment and enrolment; students enter directly into the second year (third semester) of the four-year BE programme.
- Attend the induction programme and academic orientation before the commencement of third-semester classes.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders in CSE/IT/ECE seeking AI/ML in Belagavi
- VTU-affiliated lateral entry students targeting IT roles
- Karnataka DCET students preferring government quota seats
- Fee-sensitive students: total three-year cost of INR 3,67,000
- Students targeting IT/analytics roles in Karnataka and Pune belt
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking NIRF Top 50 or tier-1 brand-name institution
- Candidates needing established 1980s-era VTU autonomous college
- Students expecting Fortune 500 campus placement recruiters
- Candidates requiring Hyderabad or Bangalore-area placements
- Students needing pure VLSI or ECE hardware specialisation
JCE Belagavi BE AI and ML (Lateral) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply via Karnataka state scholarship portal after joining |
| Karnataka OBC/Backward Class Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/BC/Minority students from Karnataka; apply via Karnataka state scholarship portal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved technical programmes; family income below INR 8,00,000 per year |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- SC/ST students: apply via state scholarship portal.
- Pragati (girls): up to INR 50,000 per year via AICTE.
- NSP: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.
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