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Amount (INR)

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INR 7,37,000

KLEMSSCET Belgaum BE (Mechanical Engineering) Lateral Entry Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Karnataka DCET 2026 Examination	May 23, 2026; cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Karnataka DCET 2026 Result	June 2026; cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
DCET Counselling and Seat Allotment	June to August 2026; cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
KLEMSSCET Management Quota Applications	Open; apply at klescet.ac.in
Classes Commence	August to September 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
Karnataka DCET 2026	May 23, 2026	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka DCET 2026 exam: May 23; result June 2026.

KEA counselling: June to August 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Management quota: apply directly at klescet.ac.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering or allied streams from a recognised board or polytechnic, with a minimum aggregate of 45 percent (40 percent for Karnataka SC/ST candidates).

A valid Karnataka DCET rank (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) is required for KEA-quota lateral entry seats. Management quota candidates may apply directly at klescet.ac.in on Diploma merit.

Admission Process

Appear in Karnataka DCET 2026 (May 23) to obtain a valid rank; register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Select KLEMSSCET Belgaum and BE Mechanical during web option entry.

After seat allotment, pay the seat acceptance fee within the notified deadline and download the allotment letter.

Report to KLEMSSCET with Diploma mark sheets, DCET rank card, transfer certificate, and community certificate (if applicable); complete fee payment and enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

Diploma holders seeking VTU BE degree at affordable fee in Belagavi
Karnataka DCET qualifiers preferring North Karnataka location close to home
Total INR 7,37,000 for 3-year BE at NAAC Grade A institution
Targeting core engineering roles in manufacturing or government sectors
Want VTU affiliation with North Karnataka industry connections

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Seeking NIRF top-100 college for brand recognition in engineering
Targeting IT product company roles requiring IIT or NIT credentials
Need pan-India placement network outside Karnataka and South India
Prefer Bengaluru-based college for direct tech industry access
Did not appear in Karnataka DCET or lack relevant Diploma stream

KLEMSSCET Belgaum BE (Mechanical Engineering) Lateral Entry Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement	Full tuition reimbursement	SC/ST Karnataka-domicile; apply via karepass.cgg.gov.in
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	As per NSP norms	Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls)	Up to INR 50,000 per year	Female students; AICTE-approved programme; income below INR 8,00,000

SC/ST Karnataka domicile: fee reimbursement via karepass.cgg.gov.in.

Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.

Female students: AICTE Pragati Scholarship up to INR 50,000 per year.

KLEMSSCET Belgaum BE (Mechanical Engineering) Lateral Entry FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for BE Mechanical (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET Belgaum?

Ans. The total fee for BE Mechanical (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET Belgaum is INR 7,37,000 for the three-year lateral entry programme. Verify the latest fee at klescet.ac.in before enrolment.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BE Mechanical (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET Belgaum?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or allied streams with 45 percent aggregate (40 percent for Karnataka SC/ST). Admission is through Karnataka DCET 2026; register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Ques. How is admission to BE Mechanical (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET done?

Ans. Admission to BE Mechanical (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET is through Karnataka DCET 2026 (May 23; cetonline.karnataka.gov.in). Seat allotment is by KEA through online counselling. Management quota seats are available through direct application at klescet.ac.in.

Ques. What career options are available after BE Mechanical (Lateral) from KLEMSSCET?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, HVAC, and defence industries. Typical roles include mechanical design engineer, production engineer, quality control engineer, CAD engineer, and manufacturing engineer. M.Tech (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Thermal) via GATE at VTU colleges; MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) for a management path.

Ques. What is the placement record at KLEMSSCET Belgaum?

Ans. KLEMSSCET Belgaum recorded a highest placement package of INR 34 LPA with an average of INR 8.05 LPA. More than 75 companies recruit from campus including TCS, Accenture, Cognizant, Federal Bank, Mercedes-Benz, Persistent Systems, and Wipro.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BE Mechanical (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET Belgaum?

Ans. Karnataka SC/ST domicile students may claim fee reimbursement via karepass.cgg.gov.in. The Central Sector Scholarship (scholarships.gov.in) is available for merit students with family income below INR 8,00,000 per year. Female students may apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of up to INR 50,000 per year.

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