The BE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Lateral Entry) at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), Bangalore, is a three-year full-time lateral entry programme for diploma holders, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE and UGC. DSCE holds NAAC Grade A accreditation, with UG courses accredited by NBA, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. The programme covers machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing, computer vision, and AI application development, with students entering directly into the second year and completing six semesters, culminating in a final-year project. Collegedunia ranks DSCE 202nd in India among engineering colleges in its 2025 list. The 2025 placement season recorded a highest package of INR 56 LPA and a median package of INR 5.50 LPA, with over 350 companies participating.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the BE AI&ML (Lateral) programme at DSCE Bangalore for 2026-27 are through DCET lateral entry counselling via KEA and management quota; apply at dsce.edu.in.
Key Points
- DSCE BE AI&ML (Lateral) is a VTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved three-year lateral entry programme for diploma holders; UG courses are NBA accredited.
- Covers machine learning and allied disciplines across six semesters with direct entry to second year.
- Total fees are INR 3,55,400 for the three-year programme under the DCET quota (Karnataka government-regulated).
DSCE Bangalore BE AI&ML (Lateral) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (DCET Quota) | INR 1,11,800 |
| Skill Lab Fee (one-time at admission) | INR 20,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, DCET Quota) | INR 3,55,400 |
- Fees per official DSCE DCET admission circular, 2025-26.
- Hostel charges separate; contact DSCE for current hostel fees.
- Skill Lab Fee for Karnataka students; confirm at DSCE admissions.
DSCE Bangalore BE AI&ML (Lateral) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| DCET 2026 Online Registration | May 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Exam | July 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Result | August 2026 |
| KEA Lateral Entry Counselling | September 2026 |
| DSCE Management Quota Applications | Open at dsce.edu.in |
| 2nd Year Classes Commence | November 2026 |
- DCET quota: register via KEA portal for lateral entry counselling.
- Management quota: apply at DSCE with diploma documents.
- Out-of-state diploma holders: contact DSCE admissions office.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a three-year Diploma in Engineering in a relevant branch (Diploma in Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or Information Science) from an AICTE-approved polytechnic.
- A minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in the diploma programme is required (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC Category 1 in Karnataka).
- A valid DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) rank from the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is required for the KCET lateral entry quota.
- Management quota candidates may apply directly at dsce.edu.in without a DCET score, subject to meeting VTU eligibility norms and DSCE selection criteria.
Admission Process
- Appear in DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) and secure a valid rank.
- Register for KEA lateral entry counselling at kea.kar.nic.in and select DSCE Bangalore in the college preference list.
- Upon seat allotment, report to DSCE Bangalore with diploma mark sheets, transfer certificate, character certificate, and caste or income certificate as applicable.
- Pay the first-year fee at the DSCE fee section (Building 1, 2nd Floor, Room 206) through UPI, debit card, NEFT, or RTGS; cash is not accepted.
- Management quota applicants should apply online at dsce.edu.in with diploma documents and complete enrolment formalities upon selection.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka diploma holders seeking direct 2nd-year BE at NAAC Grade A campus in Bangalore
- DCET-eligible students targeting Bangalore-based IT and core engineering recruiters
- Fee-sensitive diploma holders eligible for DCET government-regulated quota
- Students seeking NBA-accredited VTU lateral entry programme at established city campus
- Diploma holders aiming for career shift into emerging tech disciplines at DSCE
✗ Skip if
- Students requiring IIT/NIT brand for placement geography exclusively outside Karnataka
- Candidates needing research-intensive PhD lab environment as primary focus
- Students targeting top national MBA rankings or premium IIM-calibre next-step transition
- Aspirants needing guaranteed on-campus hostel before verifying DSCE availability
- Non-Karnataka students expecting KCET or DCET quota fees without Karnataka domicile
DSCE Bangalore BE AI&ML (Lateral) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| DSCE Merit Scholarship | Special fee concession | Outstanding academic, sports, or cultural merit; awarded at DSCE discretion |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST Karnataka-domicile students; apply via karepass.cgg.gov.in after joining |
| Karnataka OBC/Minority Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/BC/Minority students from Karnataka; apply via state scholarship portal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved 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 in August |
- Karnataka SC/ST: claim tuition reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- AICTE Pragati for girls: up to INR 50,000 per year.
- Merit concessions available; contact DSCE admissions for details.
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