University BDT College of Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University Davanagere BE {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to BE Lateral CSE at UBDTCE is entirely through the Karnataka DCET merit rank. After DCET results were declared in June 2026, candidates register for KEA online counselling, complete document verification, and fill option entry on the KEA portal. Seat allotment is made based on the DCET merit rank and options filled. The process is managed centrally by KEA at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates do not need to contact UBDTCE separately during the counselling stage.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Entry CSE at UBDTCE is INR 3,13,000 for the complete course. As a government college, fees are regulated and significantly lower than private VTU-affiliated institutions. Hostel charges are separate and not included. SC and ST Karnataka domicile students may qualify for full fee reimbursement through the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship by applying via the state ePass portal each academic year.

Ans. Candidates with a Diploma in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Information Technology, or allied branches from an AICTE-approved or Karnataka Board-recognised institution are eligible. A minimum of 45% aggregate in the 5th and 6th Diploma semesters is required, with 40% for SC and ST Karnataka domicile candidates. Final eligibility is confirmed by KEA at the document verification stage during DCET counselling.

Ans. UBDTCE’s CSE department has good placement activity. In the 2023-24 season, 86 companies visited the campus and placed over 341 students across branches. CSE graduates have been hired by companies including HCL, TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, NTT DATA, SLK Software, and Wipro. The average package for CSE graduates is around INR 6.5 LPA, with the highest package for CSE at INR 19 LPA in recent batches. Graduates also target GATE and government IT roles.

Ans. The BE Lateral Entry programme at UBDTCE is a 3-year course for Diploma holders, who are admitted directly into the second year of the 4-year programme. Lateral entry students complete semesters 3 through 8 alongside regular first-year intake students who have already completed semesters 1 and 2. The degree awarded is the same BE in Computer Science and Engineering as that received by the regular 4-year stream graduates.

Ans. UBDTCE Davanagere has on-campus hostel facilities for male and female students, located within the college campus in Davanagere. Hostel accommodation for lateral entry students is subject to availability and is separate from the academic admission process. Hostel charges include an admission component and monthly mess fees. Students interested in hostel should confirm availability and current charges with the college at the time of reporting for admission.