VVCE Mysore BE {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mysore, KarnatakaEstd 1997 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A 3.2

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Total fees

INR 3.03 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 4.5 LPA

NIRF 2025, UG course

Cutoff

22,380

KCET GM, Round 2025

Placement rate

72%

609 of 842 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 VVCE BE Lateral CSE

VVCE offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral CSE with 720 seats through KEA DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters after diploma entry. The institute holds NAAC A and has NIRF 251 to 300 engineering rank group and NAAC A. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.03 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 5.28 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a lateral seat through KEA DCET counselling. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 22,380 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 4.5 LPA and 72% of the batch was placed.

VVCE BE Lateral CSE Fees

The full course costs INR 3.03 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.28 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.13 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 2.25 Lakhs over three years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.13 Lakhs	INR 71,155 a year, 3 years
College fee	INR 90,000	INR 30,000 a year, 3 years
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.25 Lakhs	INR 75,000 a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel	INR 3.03 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 5.28 Lakhs	Full course

VVCE BE Lateral CSE Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; DCET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment order and diploma marks cards ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
DCET registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
DCET session 1 exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
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

VVCE BE Lateral CSE Eligibility

You need diploma with a three-year engineering diploma and 45% marks; 40% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a DCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
diploma subjects	a three-year engineering diploma
diploma marks	45% for General, 40% for SC, ST and PwD
Exam	DCET rank from any session
Age	No upper age limit

VVCE BE Lateral CSE 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 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

VVCE BE Lateral CSE Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 22,380 and the OBC seat at 34,897 in 2025. These are the KEA DCET 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	22,380	Round 6, 2025
OBC-NCL	34,897	Round 6, 2025
SC	1,21,860	Round 6, 2025
ST	1,04,698	Round 6, 2025
EWS	50,290	Round 6, 2025

VVCE BE Lateral CSE Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 72% of its batch at a median of INR 4.5 LPA. The median is INR 4.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 41.3 LPA. IT services and product companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 4.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 4.5 LPA
Highest offer	INR 41.3 LPA
Batch placed	72%
Recruiters	IT services and product companies, on campus

VVCE BE Lateral CSE 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 diploma	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

VVCE BE Lateral CSE Ranking

The college has NIRF 251 to 300 engineering rank group and NAAC A. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2026	251 to 300
NIRF Engineering	2025	251 to 300
NAAC	2024	A+

VVCE BE Lateral CSE Course Structure

Year 1 covers data structures, digital logic and operating systems. Year 2 adds databases, networks and machine learning electives. Year 3 has internship work and the final project.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Data structures, digital logic and operating systems
Year 2	Databases, networks and machine learning electives
Year 3	Internship work, open electives and final project

VVCE BE Lateral CSE 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 tier two city

Should you pick BE Lateral CSE at VVCE?

This course suits diploma students who want a software job in Mysuru and can handle a large CSE batch.

Pick it if:

You passed diploma in this state: KEA has Karnataka categories, so check your own category before judging the cutoff.

You want IT services companies, not only service IT: VVCE lists Accenture, TCS, Infosys and Wipro among regular recruiters.

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: the median pay is higher than the no-hostel fee, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's closing rank: the published cutoff is for regular BE, so use it only as a guide.

You need a single room from the first year: hostel is separate, so ask the hostel office before you count on a room.

You want internships in a metro city: Mysuru has fewer software offices than Bengaluru, so use college drives and online internships.

You will decide only after the DCET result: KEA option entry can be short, so keep your documents ready before it opens.

Counsellor's advice

Take this seat if your DCET rank clears CSE and the fee fits your family. If your rank is close, keep one safer choice above it.

BE Lateral CSE Eligibility▾

Diploma marks: 45% in the final year. 40% for SC, ST and backward classes of Karnataka.

B.Sc. route: A B.Sc. degree with 45% marks also counts if Mathematics was in Class 12.

Exam needed: A DCET rank. KEA uses it for lateral entry counselling.

Entry point: You join the second year, which is the third semester of BE.

BE Lateral CSE Admission Process▾

Write DCET: KEA conducts the exam for diploma lateral entry seats.

Register with KEA: KEA DCET allots seats through its online counselling portal.

Fill choices: List VVCE CSE high if it is your first pick.

Pay the fee: Pay before the KEA deadline or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring diploma marks cards, allotment order and identity papers.

BE Lateral CSE 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

Expected in the same month as this year. Fill the KEA form before the last date.

Tentative

Apr 2027

DCET admit card

Expected before the exam. Download it from the KEA portal.

Tentative

Jun 2027

DCET exam

Expected in the same month as this year for diploma lateral entry.

Tentative

Jul 2027

DCET result and rank

Expected after the answer key and score process.

Tentative

Jul 2027

KEA document check

Expected before option entry. Keep diploma marks cards ready.

Tentative

Aug 2027

KEA option entry, last date to apply

Expected to stay open for about a week. Lock VVCE CSE before it shuts.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Round allotments

Expected after option entry. Your DCET rank and choices decide the seat.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Admission fee payment

Expected after allotment. You lose the seat if the fee is not paid.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Expected on campus after fee payment.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Classes start

Expected after reporting for students entering the third semester.

Source: KEA DCET notice and VVCE academic rules. Confirm on the official site before you act.

VVCE BE Lateral CSE 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 year × 3, INR 71,155 a year

INR 2.13 Lakhs

College fee

Per year × 3, INR 30,000 a year

INR 90,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 3, INR 75,000 a year

INR 2.25 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 3.03 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + college fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 5.28 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + college fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 5,117

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

148%

median first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 8,910

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

85%

median first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: VVCE mandatory disclosure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your DCET rank get you CSE at VVCE?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA DCET closing ranks.

VVCE BE Lateral CSE Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering BE Lateral CSE vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

NIE MysuruGSSS MysuruMIT MysoreATME MysuruJSSSTU

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Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering

Mysuru

Compared with

The National Institute of Engineering

Mysuru

Compared with

GSSS Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women

Mysuru

Compared with

Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore

Mysuru

Compared with

ATME College of Engineering

Mysuru

Compared with

JSS Science and Technology University

Mysuru

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 3.03 Lakhs

tuition + admission

INR 1.31 Lakhs

INR 1.72 Lakhs less

INR 3.03 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 3.03 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 3.03 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.31 Lakhs

INR 1.72 Lakhs less

Median paylatest batch

INR 4.5 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 10.5 LPA

INR 6 LPA more

INR 4 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

INR 3.8 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less

INR 3.6 LPA

INR 0.9 LPA less

INR 9 LPA

INR 4.5 LPA more

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

72%

Class of 2025

80%

8 points higher

70%

2 points lower

65%

7 points lower

60%

12 points lower

85%

13 points higher

Closing rankKEA CSE rank, General

22,380

Round 6, 2025

12,312

10,068 places tougher

35,000

12,620 places easier

48,000

25,620 places easier

60,000

37,620 places easier

6,000

16,380 places tougher

Seatsthis branch

720

CSE intake

240

480 fewer

120

600 fewer

180

540 fewer

180

540 fewer

120

600 fewer

ROImedian pay vs the full fee

148%

on INR 4.5 LPA

802%

654 points higher

132%

16 points lower

125%

23 points lower

119%

29 points lower

687%

539 points higher

In short

If your rank clears both, NIE gives lower fees and higher pay. If it clears only VVCE, take this seat and keep the fee plan simple.

In short

If you want the easier cutoff, GSSS is softer. If you want a larger mixed batch and the same fee, VVCE stays the safer CSE choice.

In short

If your rank is far outside VVCE, MIT Mysore is easier. If both allot, VVCE has stronger pay and placement numbers.

In short

If you need the easiest cutoff, ATME is the softer option. If both allot, VVCE has better pay, placement and intake depth.

In short

If your rank clears JSSSTU, it is stronger on fee and pay. If not, VVCE is the realistic Mysuru CSE seat.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on VVCE BE Lateral CSE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is BE Lateral CSE at VVCE worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.03 Lakhs and the UG median pay is INR 4.5 LPA, so the fee can pay 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 22,380 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 Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 4.5 LPA, the median was INR 4.5 LPA and 72% 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 metro city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a tier two city, 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. 72% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4.5 LPA is lower than the median of INR 4.5 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 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 IT services 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?▾

Take the DCET exam and fill VVCE CSE 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 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 3.03 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 5.28 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 year by year, 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.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 30, 2026

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