UBDT College of Engineering Davanagere BE {Lateral}: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

UBDT College of Engineering, Davanagere (UBDTCE) offers B.E. Lateral Entry across seven specializations: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Production Engineering. This full-time, three-year programme is open to Karnataka Diploma holders and is affiliated to VTU Belagavi. The total fee is a uniform INR 3,07,230 across all branches. Admission is through Karnataka DCET conducted by KEA.

Key Points

• Direct admission to the second year of B.E. for eligible Diploma holders via Karnataka DCET.
• Government constituent college under VTU Belagavi, established in 1951.
• Uniform fee of INR 3,07,230 across all seven B.E. Lateral Entry branches.
• DCET rank-based centralised counselling conducted by KEA for seat allotment.
• Ranks 334 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list.

UBDTCE BE Lateral Fees 2026

The B.E. Lateral Entry programme at UBDTCE carries a uniform fee of INR 3,07,230 for three years across all specializations, making it one of the most affordable government engineering options in North Karnataka. Hostel and mess charges are payable separately and are not included in the figures below.

• Fee is uniform across all seven B.E. Lateral Entry branches.
• Hostel and mess charges are billed separately by UBDTCE.
• Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

UBDTCE BE Lateral Admission 2026

Admission to the B.E. Lateral Entry programme at UBDTCE is through Karnataka DCET, conducted annually by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Eligible Diploma holders in the relevant engineering branch must register, appear in the test, and participate in KEA centralised counselling to secure a seat.

Important Dates

• Register for DCET at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
• Attend KEA lateral-entry counselling and select UBDTCE.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant branch from an AICTE-approved polytechnic.
• A minimum of 45 percent marks in the Diploma is required (40 percent for SC/ST candidates).
• The Diploma programme must have included Mathematics and Physics as subjects.
• Admission is through Karnataka DCET conducted by KEA; no separate college-level test is held.

Admission Process

• Register for Karnataka DCET 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Registration closed April 2026.
• Appear in the DCET examination held in May 2026.
• Check results and obtain the rank card from the KEA website after June 2026.
• Participate in KEA lateral-entry centralised counselling during July to August 2026 and select UBDTCE and preferred branch.
• Report with original Diploma certificates, mark sheets, and supporting documents after seat allotment.

UBDTCE BE Lateral Scholarships 2026

Multiple scholarships are available to B.E. Lateral Entry students at UBDTCE, covering government fee-reimbursement schemes and central merit-based awards. Candidates are encouraged to apply through the respective portals immediately after joining.

• SC/ST Karnataka students apply for reimbursement after joining.
• AICTE and Central Sector scholarships require application at scholarships.gov.in.
• Confirm current scholarship amounts with UBDTCE before admission.