What is DSCEs CET code for KCET counselling?

The DSCE CET code for KCET counselling is E007. The COMEDK code is E040. Use these codes during option entry to find DSCE in the college list.

What is the annual B.E. fee at DSCE for 2026?

The annual B.E. fee at DSCE is INR 140,320 per year (tuition INR 120,320 plus other fees INR 20,000) for all branches. This is subject to revision. Contact dsce.edu.in or call 9741882324 for the latest figures.

What is the minimum percentage required for DSCE B.E. admission?

Candidates must have 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics plus one of Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, or Electronics. The minimum aggregate is 45% for general category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC. Management quota requires min 50% in PCM with individual subject passes.

Does DSCE accept COMEDK scores for B.E. admission?

Yes. DSCE accepts COMEDK UGET scores. The COMEDK Code for DSCE is E040. COMEDK is open to students from all states. The 2026 COMEDK application fee was INR 1,800.

Is there a management quota at DSCE?

Yes. DSCE has management quota B.E. seats. Candidates must have minimum 50% in PCM with individual subject passes and a valid KCET, COMEDK, or JEE Main rank. Contact the admissions office at 9741882324 or 9741889394.

Can final-year students apply for DSCE admission?

Yes. Students appearing in their 10+2 board exams can provisionally register for KCET and COMEDK. Admission is confirmed after submitting the final mark sheet with the required minimum percentage.

Which exam is required for DSCE MBA admission?

DSCE MBA government quota seats require Karnataka PGCET. Management quota accepts PGCET, MAT, CAT, and KMAT Karnataka. The Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA exam was held on June 14, 2026.

How does DSCE Ph.D. admission work?

DSCE Ph.D. admission requires a Masters degree. DSCE conducts the ULRAT (University Level Research Aptitude Test). Shortlisted candidates appear for a VTU interview. Ph.D. total fee is INR 86,600 (reference, verify with college).

What is the lateral entry B.E. fee at DSCE?

The annual lateral entry B.E. fee at DSCE is INR 131,800 per year for the 3-year programme. Lateral entry admission goes through Karnataka DCET conducted by KEA.

Which scholarships are available for DSCE students?

DSCE students can access government scholarships through two portals. The SSP portal covers Karnataka state schemes for SC/ST/OBC/EBC students. The NSP portal covers AICTE PRAGATI (INR 50,000/year for girls), AICTE SAKSHAM (INR 50,000/year for PwD), and the Central Sector Scheme.

DSCE Bangalore BE {Lateral} Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

J P Nagar, BangaloreEstd 1979 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A 3.2

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03 Oct, 2026 DSCE Bangalore Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for BE {Lateral} Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering programs. The total academic fees is ₹ 3.55 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 3.80 Lakhs

3 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 7.5 LPA

DSCE admission page

Cutoff

4,078

DCET GM, Round 1 2025

Placement rate

78%

NIRF UG 4-year 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 DSCE BE Lateral ETE

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral ETE course through DCET. The course starts in the third semester and covers communication systems, embedded design, digital electronics and networks. DSCE is autonomous under VTU, approved by AICTE and UGC, and has NAAC A grade. It is in the NIRF 201 to 300 engineering group for 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.80 Lakhs. KEA allots the seat through DCET counselling. The lateral seat count is 6 because KEA uses up to 10% of approved intake. The 2025 GM DCET closing rank was 4,078. The average pay is INR 7.5 LPA and the placed share is 78%.

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 9.35 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3.80 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.60 Lakhs. You pay the KEA fee first and the skill lab fee at DSCE. Hostel and living cost are separate and depend on the room you get.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 3.60 Lakhs	INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Skill lab fee	INR 20,000	One time at admission
Hostel and living	INR 5.55 Lakhs	INR 1.85 Lakhs a year, 3 years
Total, no hostel	INR 3.80 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 9.35 Lakhs	Full course

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Admission Dates

DCET registration is expected in Mar 2027 and classes start in Sep 2027. Every row is Tentative because KEA has not published the 2027 calendar. You apply on KEA, choose DSCE in option entry and report after allotment. Missing fee payment means you lose the seat.

Event	Date	Status
DCET registration, last date to apply	Mar 2027	Tentative
DCET admit card	May 2027	Tentative
DCET exam	May 2027	Tentative
DCET result and rank	Jun 2027	Tentative
Verification slip and seat matrix	Jul 2027	Tentative
Option entry and choice filling	Aug 2027	Tentative
Round 1 allotment	Aug 2027	Tentative
Fee payment, last date	Aug 2027	Tentative
College reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Sep 2027	Tentative

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Eligibility

You need a diploma and a valid DCET rank for lateral entry. KEA checks your marks, category paper and documents before allotment. You enter the third semester, so the course takes 3 years. If any paper is missing, you cannot finish admission.

Requirement	What you need
Diploma	Diploma in a matching engineering branch
Entrance exam	Valid DCET rank for lateral entry
Entry point	Third semester of BE
Documents	Allotment letter, diploma marks cards and transfer certificate

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Admission Process

KEA takes the DCET form, exam, option entry and allotment. You fill DSCE and this course in the option list. After allotment, you pay the fee and report to the DSCE Main Library. If you miss reporting, the seat goes away.

Step	What you do
1. Fill DCET form	Apply on the KEA portal and pay the exam fee
2. Write DCET	Use the rank for lateral entry counselling
3. Enter options	Choose DSCE and this course in the KEA list
4. Accept allotment	Pay the fee and download the admission order
5. Report to DSCE	Bring originals and submit the college form

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Cutoff

The GM seat closed at rank 4,078 and the 2AG seat closed at rank 4,345 in 2025. These are DCET lateral entry closing ranks. A higher rank number is easier here, but seats are few, so keep a safer choice in your option list.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
GM	4,078	DCET 2025
2AG	4,345	DCET 2025
3BG	2,988	DCET 2025
SC	3,392	DCET 2025
ST	5,496	DCET 2025

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Placements

The average pay is INR 7.5 LPA and the placed share is 78%. DSCE reports 1604 placements and more than 300 companies in its hiring data. Electronics linked names include Texas Instruments, Mirafra, Mercedes-Benz, QuestGlobal and Netcracker.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 7.5 LPA
Placement rate	78%
Total placements	1604
Companies	More than 300
Recruiters	Texas Instruments, Mirafra, Mercedes-Benz, QuestGlobal, Netcracker

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scheme gives the biggest waiver. You need the income paper for state and central schemes. Girls and PwD students can also check AICTE schemes.

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	INR 40,000 over the course
AICTE Pragati	Girl student, 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 ETE Ranking

DSCE is in the NIRF 201 to 300 engineering group and has NAAC A grade. The Week lists it at #63 among engineering colleges in 2026. NIRF uses data filed by the college, while NAAC reads campus quality and systems.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2025	201 to 300 group
The Week Engineering	2026	#63
NAAC	Published grade	A

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Course Structure

The course starts in semester 3 and lasts 3 years. The department lists communication systems, embedded design, digital electronics and intelligent networks. You study electronics and telecom together, and the final year ends with project work.

Year	What you study
Year 2 entry	Third and fourth semester electronics and telecom base
Year 3	Communication systems, embedded design and networks
Year 4	Electives, labs and final project

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Hostel and Campus

DSCE gives separate hostel contacts for Indian boys, NRI boys and girls. The fee notice does not publish a room fee, so you should call before paying. The campus is in Bengaluru, which helps electronics, telecom and software internships.

Item	Detail
Hostel contacts	Indian boys, NRI boys and girls hostel offices
Room fee	Ask the hostel office before choosing
City	Bengaluru electronics, telecom and software market
Department activity	Industry on campus with IoT work

Should you pick BE Lateral ETE at DSCE?

This course suits diploma students who want electronics, telecom and embedded roles in Bengaluru.

Pick it if:

You want Bengaluru electronics roles: DSCE names Texas Instruments, Mirafra, Mercedes-Benz and QuestGlobal in its hiring list.

You have a DCET rank near 4,078: keep DSCE high, because the course has only 6 lateral seats.

You want lab work early: the department lists communication systems, embedded design, digital electronics and networks as its main work.

You need the fee to fit pay: INR 3.80 Lakhs is lower than the INR 7.5 LPA average pay.

Skip it if:

You want only coding jobs: the course also points to electronics, telecom, embedded and network work, not only software.

Your DCET rank is much lower than 4,078: keep a safer choice above it, because lateral seats are few.

You need a hostel fee before choosing: DSCE gives hostel contacts, so ask the room cost before paying.

You dislike a large campus hiring pool: DSCE reports 1604 placements, so electronics students share drives with many branches.

Counsellor's advice

If your DCET rank clears this range, keep DSCE high and finish fee payment on time. If hostel cost matters, call the hostel office before you pay.

BE Lateral ETE Eligibility▾

Diploma: You need a diploma in a matching engineering branch.

Entrance exam: You need a valid DCET rank for lateral entry counselling.

Entry point: Admission is to the third semester, so the course lasts 3 years.

Documents: Keep 10th marks card, diploma marks cards, transfer certificate and category papers ready.

BE Lateral ETE Admission Process▾

Apply on KEA: Fill the DCET form and pay the exam fee on the portal.

Write DCET: KEA gives a rank after the exam and uses it for allotment.

Fill options: Add DSCE and this course in your choice list before locking.

Pay the fee: If you get the seat, pay by the last date or you lose the seat.

Report to DSCE: Bring originals, fee receipt and soft copies for the college form.

BE Lateral ETE 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 from the 2026 KEA form window. Fill it before the last date.

Tentative

May 2027

DCET admit card

Expected after form check. Keep your application number ready.

Tentative

May 2027

DCET exam

Expected in the same month as the 2026 exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

DCET result and rank

Expected after KEA publishes the rank list.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Verification slip and seat matrix

Expected before option entry. Check your category before choosing colleges.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Option entry and choice filling

Expected after the seat matrix. Put this course high if it is your first pick.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Round 1 allotment

Expected after option entry. Download the allotment order if you get this seat.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.

Tentative

Aug 2027

College reporting and document check

Bring originals and the fee receipt to DSCE.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Classes start

Expected after reporting for lateral entry students.

Source: KEA DCET notice and DSCE admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

DSCE BE Lateral ETE 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.

Tuition fee

Per year × 3, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year

INR 3.60 Lakhs

Skill lab fee

One time, in year 1

INR 20,000

Add hostel + living

Hostel and living

Per year × 3, INR 1.85 Lakhs a year

INR 5.55 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 3.80 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + skill lab fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 9.35 Lakhs

3 years · tuition + skill lab fee + hostel and living

Education loan EMI

INR 6,402

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

197%

average first-year pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 15,743

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

80%

average first-year pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: DSCE DCET fee notice and KEA DCET notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you BE Lateral ETE at DSCE?

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

DSCE BE Lateral ETE Scholarship Calculator

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

DSCE BE Lateral ETE vs similar colleges

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

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Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

Bengaluru

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BMS Institute of Technology and Management

Bengaluru

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New Horizon College of Engineering

Bengaluru

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Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology

Bengaluru

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CMR Institute of Technology

Bengaluru

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RNS Institute of Technology

Bengaluru

Total fees3 years, no hostel

INR 3.80 Lakhs

tuition + skill lab fee

INR 4.20 Lakhs

INR 40,000 more

INR 7.50 Lakhs

INR 3.70 Lakhs more

INR 5 Lakhs

INR 1.20 Lakhs more

INR 4.50 Lakhs

INR 70,000 more

INR 3.90 Lakhs

INR 10,000 more

Average paylatest batch

INR 7.5 LPA

DSCE admission page

INR 7.2 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

INR 7 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 1 LPA less

INR 6.8 LPA

INR 0.7 LPA less

INR 6.2 LPA

INR 1.3 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

78%

NIRF UG 4-year placed

82%

4 points higher

80%

2 points higher

76%

2 points lower

75%

3 points lower

74%

4 points lower

Closing rankDCET GM, lateral entry

4,078

Round 1, 2025

3,600

478 places tougher

5,200

1,122 places easier

4,900

822 places easier

5,800

1,722 places easier

6,200

2,122 places easier

Seatslateral seats, this course

DCET lateral entry

Same seats

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

197%

on INR 7.5 LPA

171%

26 points lower

93%

104 points lower

130%

67 points lower

151%

46 points lower

159%

38 points lower

In short

BMSIT has a higher placement rate, but DSCE costs less and has an easier DCET close. If your rank clears both, choose by branch comfort and fee.

In short

NHCE is easier to get but costs much more and pays less on average. If fee matters, keep DSCE above it and use NHCE as the safer seat.

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NMIT is easier on rank but costs more and pays less. If DSCE allots you this course, take it unless NMIT has the campus rule you need.

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CMRIT gives an easier closing rank, but DSCE has the lower fee and higher average pay. If both allot, DSCE is the better money choice.

In short

RNSIT is close on fee and easier on rank, but DSCE pays more on average. Keep RNSIT as your backup if DSCE does not allot.

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

FAQs on DSCE BE Lateral ETE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Should I take BE Lateral ETE at DSCE if I clear the DCET cutoff?▾

Yes, if electronics and telecom work fit you. The GM DCET close was 4,078 and the course has only 6 lateral seats, so a clear rank is useful. Keep DSCE high in the KEA list, but keep one safer option below it if your rank is near the edge.

Is this course worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want the Bengaluru electronics market and can manage the full fee. The course costs INR 3.80 Lakhs without hostel and the average pay is INR 7.5 LPA. Check the EMI and ROI tile above before you use a loan.

What job does this course lead to?▾

It leads to electronics, telecom, embedded, network and software linked roles. DSCE names Texas Instruments, Mirafra, Mercedes-Benz, QuestGlobal and Netcracker in its hiring list. Use this course if those roles interest you, not if you want only pure coding from the first year.

Who should skip this course at DSCE?▾

Skip it if you want only software jobs or need a fixed hostel fee before choice filling. The fee notice gives hostel contacts but not the room cost. Call the hostel office before you pay, and choose another branch if telecom and embedded subjects do not interest you.

Is this course good for higher studies?▾

Yes, if you plan early. The department works on communication systems, embedded design, digital electronics and intelligent networks. That base helps for M.Tech or MS work in communication and embedded areas. Talk to faculty about a project after you join, because project work matters for higher studies.

Should I wait a year for a better DCET rank?▾

Wait only if your rank is far from 4,078 and you want DSCE strongly. If your rank clears this range, taking the seat is safer because the course has only 6 lateral seats. If you miss by a little, keep DSCE in the list and use the checker above.

Is the small lateral seat count a problem?▾

Yes, it makes the seat harder to depend on. KEA lateral entry is up to 10% of approved intake, so this course shows 6 seats on the page. Put DSCE high if you want it, but do not leave your option list without a safer course.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Part of the fee is paid through KEA and part is paid at DSCE during admission. The course fee shown above is the full 3-year amount, not one year. Before you pay, ask the DSCE fee section which part is due on reporting day.

How do I get admission through lateral entry?▾

You apply for DCET through KEA, write the exam and use the rank in option entry. If DSCE allots this course, pay the fee and report to the Main Library with originals. Bring the allotment order, diploma marks cards and transfer certificate.

Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾

Yes, if your category, income or gender matches a scheme. The calculator above includes state post-matric support, Central Sector Scheme and AICTE Pragati. Pick your category and income there first, then confirm papers with the college scholarship desk before counting the waiver.

Is hostel sure for lateral-entry students?▾

No published rule says hostel is sure for every lateral-entry student. DSCE gives hostel contacts for Indian boys, NRI boys and girls, but the fee notice does not give a room fee. Call before choice locking if hostel cost or room allotment decides your choice.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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