UBDT College of Engineering Davanagere M.C.A {Lateral} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for MCA Lateral Entry at UBDTCE Davanagere is INR 1,27,810 for two years (INR 63,905 per year). Hostel and mess charges are billed separately. Confirm the current fee schedule with UBDTCE admissions before joining.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BCA or BSc in Computer Science or IT from a recognised university with a minimum 50 percent marks. Mathematics must have been a subject at 10+2 or graduation level. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET conducted by KEA.

Ans. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET conducted by KEA. Candidates must register at kea.kar.nic.in before April 20, 2026, appear in the PGCET MCA examination on June 14, 2026, and participate in KEA centralised counselling after results (July 8, 2026). Seat allotment is based on PGCET rank.

Ans. The two-year MCA Lateral curriculum follows the VTU MCA scheme and covers advanced programming, data structures and algorithms, database management systems, software engineering, computer networks, web technologies, and a final-semester project. Students enter directly into the second year, skipping the first-year foundation courses.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles in software development, IT services, data engineering, system administration, and web development. The VTU degree from a government college is recognised by IT employers in Karnataka and nationally. Graduates may also apply for Karnataka state PSC and central government technical posts.

Ans. UBDTCE is one of Karnataka’s oldest government engineering colleges with very affordable fees for a VTU-affiliated MCA programme. As a government constituent college established in 1951, UBDTCE provides experienced faculty and computing laboratories at a low cost. Its location in Davanagere offers a significantly lower cost of living compared to Bengaluru-based institutions.