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DSCE Bangalore BE {Lateral} Automobile Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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03 Oct, 2026 DSCE Bangalore Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for BE {Lateral} Automobile Engineering programs. The total academic fees is ₹ 3.55 Lakhs.
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About DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering
DSCE offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral Automobile Engineering course for diploma holders. You enter the second year and study six semesters on campus. DSCE is autonomous under Visvesvaraya Technological University and has NAAC A, NBA accreditation for UG courses and AICTE approval. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.55 Lakhs, and the fee with hostel and living cost is INR 8.35 Lakhs. You get a seat through Karnataka DCET counselling by KEA. The General Merit seat closed at rank 1,667 in round 1 of 2025. DSCE lists 16 KEA seats for this lateral branch. The BE batch median pay is INR 5.5 LPA, with 78% placed.
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 3.55 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.35 Lakhs with hostel and living cost. The tuition fee is INR 3.45 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once every year for three years. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel, mess and living cost add INR 4.80 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.45 Lakhs | INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Admission fee | INR 10,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.60 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Living cost | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 40,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.55 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 8.35 Lakhs | Full course |
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Admission Dates
DCET registration for 2027 is expected in Apr 2027 and the exam is expected in Jun 2027. The 2026 reporting step is left, with reporting on 15 Oct 2026 and classes in Nov 2026. Keep your DCET rank card, diploma marks card and fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET admit card | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET exam | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET result and rank | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment, last date | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Eligibility
You need a diploma in the right engineering branch with 45% marks, or 40% for SC, ST and OBC students. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. The branch must match the lateral entry rules. If your diploma branch is not linked to Automobile Engineering, KEA will not allot this seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma branch | Diploma in a linked engineering branch |
| Diploma marks | 45% for General, 40% for SC, ST and OBC |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Entry point | Direct second-year BE admission |
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Admission Process
KEA allots the seat through DCET counselling. You write DCET, fill DSCE Automobile Engineering in option entry, and pay the fee if allotted. KEA decides the seat on your rank, category and option order. If you miss the fee date or reporting date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write DCET | Use your diploma marks and DCET score for the rank |
| 2. Fill KEA options | Put DSCE Automobile Engineering where it fits your choice list |
| 3. Check allotment | Download the allotment order if your rank clears the seat |
| 4. Pay and report | Pay the fee and bring original papers to the college |
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Cutoff
The General Merit seat closed at rank 1,667 and the 2AG seat at rank 2,901 in round 1 of 2025. These are Karnataka DCET lateral entry cutoffs for Automobile Engineering at DSCE. The SCG close was 3,499. Keep this branch in the middle of your list if your rank is near these numbers.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 1,667 | Round 1, 2025 |
| 2AG | 2,901 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SCG | 3,499 | Round 1, 2025 |
| STG | Not published | Round 1, 2025 |
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Placements
The BE batch median pay is INR 5.5 LPA and 78% of the graduating batch was placed by NIRF 2026 data. The highest offer shared for DSCE placements is INR 56 LPA. Automobile students look at core, service, design and EV roles. Mercedes Benz, Ashok Leyland, Aisin Automotive, QuestGlobal and Toyota-linked suppliers appear in the campus hiring pool.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 5.5 LPA, NIRF 2026 |
| Highest offer | INR 56 LPA, college placement page |
| Batch placed | 78% |
| Students placed | 1,197 students, NIRF 2026 |
| Recruiters | Mercedes Benz, Ashok Leyland, Aisin Automotive, QuestGlobal |
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest waiver here. State and central schemes need income proof. The EWS tuition waiver needs an EWS certificate and college approval.
| 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 Class 12 | 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 |
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Ranking
The college stands #108 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2025 and holds NAAC A. NIRF placed DSCE in the 201 to 300 Engineering group. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF uses data the college files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2025 | #108 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 201 to 300 group |
| NAAC | 2024 | A |
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Course Structure
Year 2 brings automobile systems, thermodynamics and design basics; year 3 adds vehicle dynamics, EV systems and project work. Labs stay important because the course is a direct second-year entry. You do not repeat the first-year common subjects. Keep your diploma basics strong before the first semester starts.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Automobile systems, thermodynamics, design and workshop labs |
| Year 3 | Vehicle dynamics, EV systems, electives and final project |
| Labs | Engine testing, CAD, manufacturing and vehicle systems labs |
DSCE BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Hostel and Campus
Living cost is estimated at INR 1.20 Lakhs over three years, and hostel cost is separate from tuition. The campus is in Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru. First-year lateral students ask for rooms after admission, and rooms depend on free rooms. The city gives access to auto, EV, design and service firms. If you need a room, ask before you pay the first fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru |
| Hostel | Separate from tuition, allotted if rooms are free |
| City link | Bengaluru auto, EV, design and service firms |
| Living cost | INR 1.20 Lakhs over three years in this estimate |
Should you pick BE Lateral Automobile Engineering at DSCE?
This course suits diploma students who want automobile, EV or service roles in Bengaluru.
BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Eligibility▾
BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Admission Process▾
BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: KEA DCET schedule and DSCE admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering BE Lateral Automobile Engineering Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: DSCE fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Automobile Engineering at DSCE?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff range uses DCET ranks from the 2025 round 1 close.
Round 1 is the safer number because DSCE lateral seats are few. Keep the option active if your rank is near the close.
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