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JSS Academy Bangalore BE {Lateral} Robotics and Automation: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 3.98 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
UG median pay, NIRF 2026
Cutoff
9,868
DCET GM, Round 2 2024
Placement rate
74%
560 of 760 UG students 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 DCET 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 JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics
JSSATE offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral Robotics and Automation course for diploma students. You enter the second year and study on the Bengaluru campus. The college is affiliated to VTU, approved by AICTE and has NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranked it #379 for B.Tech in 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.98 Lakhs, paid each year. Admission is through Karnataka DCET counselling by KEA. The Robotics and Automation intake is 30 seats. The last clear DCET GM close printed for this branch was 9,868 in round 2 of 2024. NIRF 2026 shows UG median pay at INR 6.5 LPA, with 560 of 760 students placed.
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 7.13 Lakhs and the total without hostel is INR 3.98 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 3.98 Lakhs. You pay it once each year for three years. The college fixes this fee for lateral entry students. Hostel and mess add INR 3.15 Lakhs if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.98 Lakhs | INR 1.33 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.15 Lakhs | INR 1.05 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.98 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.13 Lakhs | Full course |
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Admission Dates
The 2027 calendar is not out yet, and DCET registration is expected in Mar 2027. DCET exam is expected on 23 May 2027 and classes start in Aug 2027. You should watch the KEA portal for the form, option entry and reporting dates.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | 10 Mar 2027 to 10 Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET admit card | 15 May 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET exam | 23 May 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET result and rank | 17 Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check and option entry | 21 Jul 2027 to 24 Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | 27 Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment, last date | 3 Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| College reporting and document check | 4 Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | 18 Aug 2027 | Tentative |
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Eligibility
You need a diploma in the right engineering branch with 50% marks; reserved category students need 45%. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. If your diploma branch is not accepted, KEA will not allot this seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma | AICTE approved diploma in a related engineering branch |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved category students |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Route | KEA lateral entry counselling |
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your DCET rank and your choices. You fill options, accept the allotted seat, pay the fee and report to college. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write DCET | Use the diploma syllabus and get a rank |
| 2. Finish document check | Give diploma marks, category paper and ID proof |
| 3. Fill options | Place this branch in your KEA choice list |
| 4. Accept and pay | Pick your choice and pay within the KEA dates |
| 5. Report | Bring original papers and the allotment letter |
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Cutoff
The GM seat closed at rank 9,868 and the 2025 overall BE Lateral cutoff range was 2,179 to 19,660. These are Karnataka DCET closing ranks from the latest cleanly printed tables. A lower rank is safer because lateral seats are few.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 9,868 | Round 2, 2024 |
| 2AG | 8,865 | Course pool, 2025 |
| 3BG | 6,728 | Course pool, 2025 |
| SCG | 19,660 | Course pool, 2025 |
| STG | 10,941 | Course pool, 2025 |
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Placements
NIRF 2026 shows 560 of 760 UG students placed at a median pay of INR 6.5 LPA. That is a 74% placement rate. Accenture, Cognizant, IBM and TCS are named recruiters for the college. Robotics students may also look at automation, testing and software support roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay used here | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Median pay | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Students placed | 560 of 760 |
| Batch placed | 74% |
| Recruiters | Accenture, Cognizant, IBM, TCS |
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Scholarships
The biggest shown waiver is INR 2 Lakhs through the state post-matric scholarship. Other schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.50 Lakhs. You need the income paper, category paper or EWS certificate before you apply.
| 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 | Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, 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 |
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Ranking
The college stands #379 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and 201 to 300 in NIRF Engineering 2025, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks colleges on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF uses data filed by the college.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia B.Tech ranking | 2026 | #379 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 201 to 300 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Course Structure
Year 2 covers robotics basics, sensors and control work; final year ends with project work. You join from the second year because lateral entry skips first-year common courses. Labs and mini projects matter in this branch.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Engineering maths, sensors, mechanics and programming |
| Year 3 | Control systems, automation, embedded systems and labs |
| Year 4 | Electives, industry project and final project |
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics Hostel and Campus
The hostel and mess estimate is INR 3.15 Lakhs for three years. The campus is on Uttarahalli Kengeri Road in Bengaluru. Ask the hostel office before paying because room allotment is separate from KEA seat allotment.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.15 Lakhs over three years |
| Campus | Uttarahalli Kengeri Road, Bengaluru |
| Room allotment | Handled by the college after admission |
Should you pick BE Lateral Robotics and Automation at JSSATE?
This course suits diploma students who want robotics labs and a Bengaluru engineering campus.
Pick it if:
You hold a Karnataka diploma: DCET lateral entry takes you straight to second year through KEA counselling.
You want Bengaluru companies: Accenture, Cognizant, IBM and TCS hire from campus, and automation firms are nearby.
Your family wants a lower fee: the full fee is INR 3.98 Lakhs before hostel, paid in three yearly parts.
You compare fee with pay: the INR 6.5 LPA median pay is higher than the full fee.
Skip it if:
You count on the last DCET close: GM closed at 9,868, so keep safer choices above this branch.
You need a hostel seat first: hostel rooms are separate from admission, so ask before you pay the first part.
You want only software roles: robotics also sends students to core automation work, so check the recruiter list.
You cannot report quickly: KEA reporting closes soon after allotment, and missing it means you lose the seat.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want a Bengaluru engineering campus and your DCET rank is near the safe range. If hostel is a must, ask the office before paying.
BE Lateral Robotics and Automation Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: You need 50% in a related AICTE approved diploma; reserved category students need 45%.
Entrance exam: You need a Karnataka DCET rank for KEA lateral entry counselling.
Branch fit: Your diploma branch must match the engineering branch list accepted by KEA.
Documents: Bring diploma marks, transfer certificate, category paper if any, and ID proof.
Admission route: Management quota students must still have appeared in a professional entrance test.
BE Lateral Robotics and Automation Admission Process▾
Write DCET: KEA conducts Karnataka DCET for lateral entry to second year engineering seats.
Document check: You give diploma marks, category paper and ID proof before option entry.
Choice filling: Put this branch high if it is your first pick, then lock your options.
Seat allotment: KEA allots the seat on rank, category, choices and seats left.
Report to college: Pay the fee, download the allotment letter and report with original papers.
BE Lateral Robotics and Automation 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
10 Mar 2027 to 10 Apr 2027
DCET registration, last date to apply
Fill the form before 10 Apr 2027 or you cannot write DCET.
Tentative
15 May 2027
DCET admit card
Download it before the exam day.
Tentative
23 May 2027
DCET exam
This is the expected test day for lateral entry.
Tentative
17 Jul 2027
DCET result and rank
Your rank decides the option list order.
Tentative
18 Jul 2027
Document verification
KEA checks diploma marks and category papers.
Tentative
21 Jul 2027 to 24 Jul 2027
Option entry, last date to apply
Add JSSATE Robotics and Automation before the last date.
Tentative
27 Jul 2027
Round 1 allotment
KEA publishes the allotted college and branch.
Tentative
3 Aug 2027
Fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 3 Aug 2027.
Tentative
4 Aug 2027
College reporting and document check
Report with original papers and the allotment letter.
Tentative
18 Aug 2027
Classes start
The lateral entry batch is expected to join in August.
Source: KEA DCET counselling schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics and Automation Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 1.33 Lakhs a year
INR 3.98 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1.05 Lakhs a year
INR 3.15 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,711
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
163%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 12,022
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: JSSATE lateral entry fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your DCET rank get you Robotics at JSSATE?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Karnataka DCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
GM · General pool
7,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,901 to 9,868: almost there. Wait for later rounds if seats are left.
Worse than 9,868: not this year. Keep a safer option above it.
GM · Rural or Kannada
7,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,601 to 9,500: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 9,500: not this year. Try the next safer branch.
2AG · General pool
7,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,001 to 8,865: almost there. Do not remove it before later rounds.
Worse than 8,865: not this year. Keep another choice ready.
2AG · Rural or Kannada
7,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,301 to 9,286: almost there. Wait only if you can risk it.
Worse than 9,286: not this year. Keep a safer option above it.
3BG · General pool
5,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,401 to 6,728: almost there. Later rounds matter here.
Worse than 6,728: not this year. Keep another branch ready.
3BG · Rural or Kannada
6,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,201 to 7,752: almost there. Stay in the process till the last list.
Worse than 7,752: not this year. Add a safer choice.
SCG · General pool
15,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
15,701 to 19,660: almost there. Seats can move in later rounds.
Worse than 19,660: not this year. Keep a safer option above it.
SCG · Rural or Kannada
9,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,501 to 11,756: almost there. Stay ready for document check.
Worse than 11,756: not this year. Add a safer branch.
STG · General pool
8,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
8,701 to 10,941: almost there. Later lists can still move.
Worse than 10,941: not this year. Keep a safer choice.
STG · Rural or Kannada
6,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,101 to 7,693: almost there. Wait only with a backup.
Worse than 7,693: not this year. Keep another option above it.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use the latest DCET list only as a guide. Lateral seats are few, so the safer rank is the earlier round close.
JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics and Automation Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
JSSATE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
JSS Academy of Technical Education BE Lateral Robotics and Automation vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to JSS Academy of Technical Education. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 3.98 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 4.20 Lakhs
INR 22,000 more
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INR 52,000 more
INR 3.75 Lakhs
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Average paylatest UG batch
INR 6.5 LPA
NIRF 2026
INR 7 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 7.5 LPA
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INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
INR 6.8 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
74%
560 of 760 UG students
78%
4 points higher
80%
6 points higher
72%
2 points lower
70%
4 points lower
76%
2 points higher
Closing rankKarnataka DCET, GM
9,868
Round 2, 2024
8,900
968 places tougher
6,500
3,368 places tougher
11,500
1,632 places easier
14,500
4,632 places easier
9,200
668 places tougher
Seatsthis branch
30
published intake
30
Same seats
30
Same seats
60
30 more
60
30 more
30
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
163%
on INR 6.5 LPA
167%
4 points higher
167%
4 points higher
165%
2 points higher
117%
46 points lower
166%
3 points higher
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If you clear both, CMRIT gives a slightly higher pay number but costs more. If fee matters more, JSS Academy of Technical Education stays lighter.
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If your rank clears NMIT, compare the higher pay with the higher fee. If your DCET rank is near this page range, keep JSS Academy of Technical Education high.
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RNSIT is easier on cutoff and fee in this table. If you want the named Bengaluru campus here, JSS Academy of Technical Education still has the stronger pay figure.
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DSATM is easier on cutoff but costs more and shows lower pay here. If both clear, choose JSS Academy of Technical Education for the fee and pay mix.
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B N M Tech is close on fee and pay in this table. If your rank is close to 9,868, JSS Academy of Technical Education is the easier target.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on JSSATE BE Lateral Robotics and Automation
\nStraight answers to what students ask before they decide.
\nIs BE Lateral Robotics and Automation at JSSATE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a Bengaluru engineering seat after diploma. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.98 Lakhs, and the UG median pay used here is INR 6.5 LPA. That makes the fee lighter than many four-year private seats. Check the EMI tile before you choose a loan.
Should I take this seat if my DCET rank is close to 9,868?▾
Take it only with a safer option above it. The last clean Robotics and Automation GM close printed here is 9,868 from DCET round 2. Lateral seats are few, so the close can move fast. Keep this branch in your list, but do not remove safer choices.
What jobs can I expect after this course?▾
Expect a mix of automation, testing, support and software-linked roles. The college recruiters named here include Accenture, Cognizant, IBM and TCS. The page uses INR 6.5 LPA as the UG median pay. Build projects in sensors, control and coding before placements start.
Who should pick this course at JSSATE?▾
Pick it if you have a related diploma and want to finish a BE in Bengaluru. The course takes three years after lateral entry, and the intake printed for Robotics and Automation is 30 seats. It suits students who can work with machines, code and lab projects together.
Who should skip this course at JSSATE?▾
Skip it if you want only a pure software branch or a sure hostel seat before admission. Robotics and Automation can place into software-linked work, but it also has core automation subjects. Ask the hostel office before paying if staying on campus is important.
Is Robotics and Automation better than Mechanical for me here?▾
Choose Robotics and Automation if you want sensors, automation and control work. Choose Mechanical only if you want the broader mechanical path. The Robotics seat count printed here is 30, so do not treat it as a backup branch. Use your diploma branch fit first.
Is this course right for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you plan to build a project record early. The branch connects to automation, mechatronics, control systems and embedded systems. The college is VTU affiliated and AICTE approved, so the BE degree works for GATE and postgraduate study. Keep your grades steady from year 2.
Should I wait a year for a better rank?▾
Wait only if you are sure you can raise your DCET rank. A rank worse than 9,868 is outside the last clean GM close used here. If you already have this seat and the fee works for your family, taking it may be better than losing a year.
Will the Bengaluru location help with internships?▾
It can help, but you still have to apply and build skills. Bengaluru has many engineering, software and automation firms, and the college brings recruiters such as Accenture, Cognizant, IBM and TCS. Use the city for projects, short training and interviews during the course.
Can I pay the JSSATE lateral entry fee in parts?▾
The fee block uses a yearly fee pattern: INR 1.33 Lakhs a year for three years. You still have to follow the college and KEA payment dates. If your family needs more time, ask the office before the fee date and keep the answer in writing.
Is hostel included in the course fee?▾
No. The no-hostel course fee is INR 3.98 Lakhs. The hostel and mess estimate used here adds INR 3.15 Lakhs for three years, taking the total to INR 7.13 Lakhs. Ask the hostel office about room allotment before you count it as fixed.
Which scholarships should I check first?▾
Check the state post-matric scholarship first if you are SC or ST and meet the income rule. It is the biggest shown waiver at INR 2 Lakhs over the course. EWS, OBC and Central Sector options can also cut the fee. Keep income and category papers ready.
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