Ques. Can I get admission to Vemana IT without appearing for KCET or COMEDK?
Ans. Yes. Vemana IT offers direct management-quota seats where candidates can apply to the college admissions office without a KCET or COMEDK rank. However, fees under the direct management quota are INR 14,55,160 for four years, which is significantly higher than the KCET government-quota fee of INR 5,19,160. KCET or COMEDK rank is required for all other quota seats.
Ques. What is the difference in fees between KCET and COMEDK quota at Vemana IT?
Ans. KCET government quota costs INR 5,19,160 for four years. COMEDK management quota costs INR 9,55,160. Direct management quota costs INR 14,55,160. All nine BE specialisations carry the same fee regardless of branch. Hostel and transport charges are separate in all three cases.
Ques. Which BE specialisations are available at Vemana IT?
Ans. Vemana IT offers nine BE specialisations: AI and Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Telecommunication Engineering. All nine carry the same fee structure and are available through both KCET and COMEDK.
Ques. Can students from outside Karnataka apply to Vemana IT for BE?
Ans. KCET government-quota seats are primarily for Karnataka-domicile students. Students from outside Karnataka can apply through COMEDK UGET for management-quota seats, which do not require Karnataka domicile. The SC/ST relaxation of 40% minimum marks also applies only to Karnataka-domicile candidates.
Ques. How does COMEDK counselling work for Vemana IT BE admission?
Ans. After COMEDK UGET 2026 results were declared on May 29, 2026, candidates register on the COMEDK portal and enter college and branch preferences. Vemana IT is listed among participating COMEDK colleges. Seats are allotted based on rank and preference. COMEDK counselling is currently underway through July 2026. Candidates who receive a seat must report to Vemana IT with original documents and confirm admission by paying the fees.
Ques. What is BE Lateral Entry and who is eligible at Vemana IT?
Ans. BE Lateral Entry is a 3-year programme where diploma holders enter directly at the second year of BE. At Vemana IT, admission is through Karnataka DCET conducted by KEA. Candidates must hold a 3-year diploma in a relevant engineering branch with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST). No KCET or COMEDK score is needed for this route.
Ques. Is hostel fee included in the total BE fee at Vemana IT?
Ans. No. Hostel and transport charges are not included in the quoted BE fees. The programme fees of INR 5,19,160 (KCET), INR 9,55,160 (COMEDK), and INR 14,55,160 (Direct) cover only academic charges. Contact the Vemana IT admissions office directly for current hostel fee details.
Ques. When will KEA KCET counselling begin for Vemana IT in 2026?
Ans. KEA KCET centralised counselling for 2026 is expected to begin in July 2026 and continue through August 2026. Candidates with a valid KCET rank can register on the KEA portal and select Vemana IT along with a preferred branch during option entry. Seat allotment is done based on rank, category, and available seats at Vemana IT.
Ques. What is the BE Lateral Entry fee at Vemana IT?
Ans. BE Lateral Entry at Vemana IT costs INR 3,89,370 for three years under the KCET lateral quota and INR 7,16,370 under the COMEDK lateral quota. These fees apply uniformly across all six BE Lateral Entry branches. Hostel and other charges are payable separately and are not included in these figures.
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