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MSRIT Bangalore BE {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 3.88 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7.66 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
245
Karnataka DCET rank, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch 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 the exam 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 Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE Lateral CSE
RIT offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral CSE through Karnataka DCET. The CSE department has 180 UG seats, including the regular intake. The lateral course is taught on campus over six semesters, from the third semester to the eighth semester. The institute has NAAC A+ grade and stands #75 in NIRF Engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.88 Lakhs, paid across the remaining semesters, and INR 6.88 Lakhs with hostel and mess. KEA allots the lateral seat through DCET counselling. The GM seat closed at rank 245 in Karnataka DCET 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.66 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
RIT BE Lateral CSE Fees
The full course costs INR 3.88 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.88 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.78 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.78 Lakhs | INR 63,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 10,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.88 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.88 Lakhs | Full course |
RIT BE Lateral CSE Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 13 Sep 2026. DCET round 2 allotment comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka DCET application, last date to apply | 3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka DCET exam | 15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka DCET result and rank | 4 May 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 13 Sep 2026 | Over |
| DCET round 2 allotment | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat and college fee, last date | 11 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| College reporting and document check | 25 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 10 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
RIT BE Lateral CSE Eligibility
The marks rule is 45% for General and 40% for reserved category. The course needs a Diploma or B.Sc. with Maths. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma or B.Sc. subjects | Diploma or B.Sc. with Maths |
| Diploma or B.Sc. marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved category |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Age | No age limit published |
RIT BE Lateral CSE Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your options. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka DCET | Write the diploma lateral-entry test and keep the rank card |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the allotted seat | Pay the fee by the KEA deadline |
| 4. Report | Bring diploma marks cards and the allotment letter |
RIT BE Lateral CSE Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 245 and the OBC seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 2 closing ranks for Karnataka quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 245 | Round 2, 2025 |
| OBC | 4,300 | Round 2, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 2, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 2, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 2, 2025 |
RIT BE Lateral CSE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 7.66 LPA. The median is INR 7.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 52 LPA. Product, IT services and consulting companies hire this branch on campus after the sixth semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7.66 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 7.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 52 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Product, IT services and consulting companies, on campus |
RIT BE Lateral CSE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| National Scholarship Portal scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, merit and income rules | INR 40,000 over the course |
| KEA SNQ fee concession | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| Backward Class fee concession | OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
RIT BE Lateral CSE Ranking
The college stands #75 in NIRF Engineering 2025, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #75 |
| NBA | 2025 | Accredited department |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
RIT BE Lateral CSE Course Structure
Year 1 covers core CSE subjects after lateral entry. Year 2 adds databases, networks and machine learning. Year 3 ends with electives and the final project.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Data structures, digital logic and operating systems |
| Year 2 | Databases, networks and machine learning electives |
| Year 3 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
RIT BE Lateral CSE Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and lateral students apply before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel room | Allotted after the hostel fee is paid |
| Single room | Only if a room is free |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | MSR Nagar campus in Bengaluru |
Should you pick BE Lateral CSE at Ramaiah Institute of Technology?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Bengaluru campus for three years.
Pick it if:
You have a strong DCET rank: RIT CSE closed at rank 245 for GM, so keep it high in KEA options.
You want Bengaluru IT hiring: the campus is in MSR Nagar, close to product, services and start-up offices.
You want department labs: the CSE page lists SAP, IBM and CUDA learning centres used by students.
You want the fee back fast: the average pay is INR 7.66 LPA against INR 3.88 Lakhs without hostel.
Skip it if:
You are far from the cutoff: a rank much below 245 needs a safer option above RIT in the KEA list.
You want a very small batch: CSE has 180 seats, so the placement office handles many students.
You need a sure hostel room: hostel allotment needs full hostel and mess payment when you join the hostel.
You may miss fee dates: KEA and college fee deadlines are strict, so keep money ready before allotment.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if KEA gives it near your planned rank. If your rank is weaker, keep a safer Bengaluru CSE option above it.
BE Lateral CSE Eligibility▾
Diploma or B.Sc. marks: 75% in Diploma or B.Sc. with Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka DCET rank. rank (your main rank) decides the Other State seats.
Karnataka quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Diploma or B.Sc. in this state.
BE Lateral CSE Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill options: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE Lateral CSE Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
Karnataka DCET registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
Karnataka DCET exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
Karnataka DCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Options locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
DCET round 2 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Seat and college fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
College reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
DCET allotment rounds
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat and college fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
College reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE Lateral CSE Fees 2026
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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 semester × 6, INR 63,000 a semester
INR 3.78 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,542
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
197%
average first-year pay INR 7.66 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,600
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
111%
average first-year pay INR 7.66 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at Ramaiah Institute of Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
201 to 245: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 245: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
120 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
121 to 171: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 171: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Karnataka quota
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 2 close only helps if you keep the option floated to the end.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE Lateral CSE 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.
Karnataka 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 answersNational Scholarship Portal 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, merit and income rulesApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersKEA SNQ fee concession
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply when the portal opens
Not eligible on your answersBackward Class fee concession
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC, 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.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE Lateral CSE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Ramaiah Institute of Technology. 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 3.88 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 1.72 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 3.02 Lakhs more
INR 3.88 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 2.52 Lakhs more
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INR 1.97 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 7.66 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1.8 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka DCET rank, General
245
Round 2, 2025
9,400
9,155 places easier
15,800
15,555 places easier
18,900
18,655 places easier
13,900
13,655 places easier
16,600
16,355 places easier
Seatsthis branch
180
Karnataka DCET
90
90 fewer
150
30 fewer
60
120 fewer
180
Same seats
240
60 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
197%
on INR 7.66 LPA
170%
27 points lower
117%
80 points lower
120%
77 points lower
128%
69 points lower
133%
64 points lower
In short
BMSCE costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take BMSCE; if it clears only RIT, take this lateral seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
PES places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below RIT in your option list as the safer seat.
In short
DSCE charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If RIT gives you a seat in any round, take it; DSCE belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
BIT costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses RIT in the early rounds, list BIT right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
RVCE is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If RIT allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep RVCE only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE Lateral CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral CSE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.88 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 7.66 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The GM seat closed at rank 245 in round 2 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus after the sixth semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.66 LPA, the median was INR 7.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bengaluru campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 7.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7.66 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka DCET exam and fill this college in your KEA option list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 3.88 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.88 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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