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MSRIT Bangalore BE {Lateral} Information Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 3.48 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7.66 LPA
latest placement summary
Cutoff
324
DCET rank, General 2025
Placement rate
89%
latest NIRF UG 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 RIT BE Lateral ISE
Ramaiah Institute of Technology offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral ISE course for diploma students. You join semester 3 and study under the VTU autonomous scheme. RIT is NAAC A+ and stands #85 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and #75 in NIRF Engineering 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.48 Lakhs and INR 5.28 Lakhs with hostel and mess. Admission is through Karnataka DCET counselling by KEA. The course has 41 seats in the published seat matrix. The latest placement summary shows INR 7.66 LPA average pay and 89% UG placement.
RIT BE Lateral ISE Fees
The full course costs INR 3.48 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.28 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.48 Lakhs. You pay the fee once every year for three years. The hostel and mess cost is separate. The caution deposit comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.48 Lakhs | INR 1.16 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.48 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.28 Lakhs | Full course |
RIT BE Lateral ISE Admission Dates 2026
Round 2 allotment closed on 7 Sep 2026 and the next round is on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 15 Oct 2026 and classes start on 10 Nov 2026. Keep the DCET rank card, allotment letter and fee receipt ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | 18 Mar 2026 to 3 Apr 2026 | Over |
| DCET exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| DCET result and rank | 17 Jul 2026 | Over |
| KEA choice filling | 21 Jul 2026 to 24 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 18 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 allotment | 7 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 3 allotment | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 15 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 10 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
RIT BE Lateral ISE Eligibility
You need a three-year diploma with 45% marks, or 40% for reserved categories. You also need a valid Karnataka DCET rank. KEA checks the diploma branch and the category papers before allotment.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma | Three-year engineering diploma in a related branch |
| Marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Entry point | Semester 3 of BE |
RIT BE Lateral ISE Admission Process
KEA allots the seat through DCET counselling and your locked choices. You register, write DCET, check the rank, fill choices and pay the seat fee. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register for DCET | Fill the KEA form and pay the exam fee |
| 2. Write DCET | Use the rank for lateral engineering counselling |
| 3. Fill choices | Put RIT ISE high if it is your first pick |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the fee and download the allotment letter |
| 5. Report | Bring original marks cards and category papers |
RIT BE Lateral ISE Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 324 and the OBC-NCL seat at rank 3,281 in 2025. These are DCET round 1 closing ranks for lateral entry. A lower rank number is tougher, so use the checker for your category.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 324 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 3,281 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 1,991 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 599 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 440 | Round 1, 2025 |
RIT BE Lateral ISE Placements
The latest placement summary shows INR 7.66 LPA average pay and 89% UG placement. The highest offer was INR 58 LPA and more than 180 companies visited. IT services, product and analytics teams hire from this branch.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7.66 LPA |
| Median pay | INR 7.50 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 58 LPA |
| Batch placed | 89% |
| Recruiters | IT services, product and analytics teams |
RIT BE Lateral ISE Scholarships
The schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest amount here. State and central schemes need an income paper, and EWS needs the certificate.
| 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 | Any category, 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 |
RIT BE Lateral ISE Ranking
The college stands #85 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and #75 in NIRF Engineering 2026. It also has NAAC A+. Collegedunia reads fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF reads data filed by the institute.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2026 | #85 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2026 | #75 |
| NAAC | 2026 | A+ |
RIT BE Lateral ISE Seats and Intake
The published seat matrix lists 41 seats for Information Science and Engineering. The General pool has 37 seats and the Kalyana Karnataka pool has 4 seats. You should still check the KEA matrix before choice filling.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| General pool | 37 |
| Kalyana Karnataka pool | 4 |
| Total | 41 |
Should you pick BE Lateral ISE at RIT?
This course suits diploma students who want software jobs and can join directly in semester 3.
Pick it if:
You want software roles in Bengaluru: RIT places this branch with IT services and product teams, and the city adds internship options.
You have a strong DCET rank: the General seat closed at 324, so keep it high if you are near that mark.
Your diploma is in computer or IT: the course starts in semester 3, so you skip first-year basics.
You need value for money: INR 3.48 Lakhs is much below the average pay of INR 7.66 LPA.
Skip it if:
You want a smaller batch: 41 seats still joins the larger IT placement pool, so the last students wait longer.
Your rank is not close to the cutoff: do not count on a late round unless KEA lists empty seats.
You need hostel certainty first: ask the hostel office before paying, because rooms depend on empty beds.
You want pure research from year 2: this branch is built more for software jobs than lab work.
Counsellor's advice
If your DCET rank is close to 324, keep this branch high and pay only after KEA allotment. If hostel is a must, ask RIT before the fee.
BE Lateral ISE Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: You need 45% in a related engineering diploma, or 40% for reserved categories.
Exam route: You need a Karnataka DCET rank for KEA government-quota allotment.
Entry point: You join semester 3, so your diploma branch must match the course rules.
Documents: Bring diploma marks cards, study certificate, category paper if used and DCET rank card.
BE Lateral ISE Admission Process▾
Write DCET: Register on KEA, write the exam and keep the rank card ready.
Fill choices: Add RIT ISE during option entry and lock the order before the last date.
Seat allotment: KEA allots the seat by rank, category and your saved choices.
Pay fee: Pay the seat fee by the listed date, or you lose the seat.
Report: Take original papers to RIT for document check before classes start.
BE Lateral ISE 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
18 Mar 2026 to 3 Apr 2026
DCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 3 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026
DCET exam
The rank comes from this entrance exam.
Over
17 Jul 2026
DCET result and rank
Use this rank for lateral engineering counselling.
Over
21 Jul 2026 to 24 Jul 2026
KEA choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 24 Jul 2026.
Over
18 Aug 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
7 Sep 2026
Round 2 allotment
Students checked the second allotment on the KEA portal.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Round 3 allotment
This is the next regular round for seats left after round 2.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 Nov 2026
Classes start
You join semester 3 after reporting is done.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027
DCET registration, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027
DCET exam
Expected after the form window closes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
DCET result and rank
Expected before option entry starts.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA choice filling
Expected to stay open for a few days.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round allotments
KEA is expected to publish allotment rounds online.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected soon after each allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected after the last regular round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting is done.
Source: KEA DCET schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE Lateral ISE 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 year × 3, INR 1.16 Lakhs a year
INR 3.48 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 60,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 5,876
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
220%
average first-year pay INR 7.66 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 8,911
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
145%
average first-year pay INR 7.66 LPA vs the full fee
Source: RIT fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you ISE at RIT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published DCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · KEA quota
259 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
260 to 324: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 324: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
General · Late round
298 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
299 to 373: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 373: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
OBC-NCL · KEA quota
2,625 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,626 to 3,281: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 3,281: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
OBC-NCL · Late round
3,018 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,019 to 3,773: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 3,773: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
SC · KEA quota
1,593 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,594 to 1,991: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 1,991: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
SC · Late round
1,832 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,833 to 2,290: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 2,290: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
ST · KEA quota
479 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
480 to 599: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 599: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
ST · Late round
551 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
552 to 689: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 689: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
EWS · KEA quota
352 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
353 to 440: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 440: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
EWS · Late round
405 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
406 to 506: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 506: not safe this year. Try only if seats are left over.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The rank checker uses the last published DCET close for this course. A later round can move, but a rank just outside the close should not be your only plan.
RIT BE Lateral ISE 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
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 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.
Ramaiah Institute of Technology BE Lateral ISE vs similar colleges
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 3.48 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 3.48 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6 Lakhs
INR 2.52 Lakhs more
INR 3.48 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 3.48 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 3.48 Lakhs
Same fee
Average paylatest batch
INR 7.66 LPA
latest placement summary
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.54 LPA more
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INR 6.5 LPA
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INR 0.86 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
89%
latest NIRF UG batch
90%
1 points higher
92%
3 points higher
85%
4 points lower
84%
5 points lower
86%
3 points lower
Closing rankDCET rank, General
324
Round 1, 2025
500
176 places easier
280
44 places tougher
900
576 places easier
1,100
776 places easier
1,500
1,176 places easier
Seatspublished seat matrix
41
lateral ISE seats
36
5 fewer
30
11 fewer
36
5 fewer
72
31 more
54
13 more
In short
If you clear both, compare BMSCE for pay and RIT for the same fee. If only RIT clears, take this seat.
In short
If your family wants lower fees, RIT is easier to carry. Pick PES University only if the higher fee is planned.
In short
If your rank clears RIT, it gives stronger pay than DSCE at the same fee. Keep RIT higher in the list.
In short
If seats matter most, NMIT has more seats. If pay matters more, RIT is the stronger pick.
In short
If your rank clears both, RIT gives higher pay. Use BMSIT as a backup if RIT does not allot.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on RIT BE Lateral ISE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral ISE at RIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a software job after a diploma. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.48 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 7.66 LPA, so the fee can come back within the first working year. Check the EMI tile before you take a loan.
Should I take this seat if my DCET rank is near the cutoff?▾
Take the chance, but do not depend on it alone. The General closing rank printed here is 324, and a small change can move you out. Keep RIT high in the list, but also keep a safer choice below it and watch every KEA round.
What job will I get after BE Lateral ISE at RIT?▾
Most students from this branch aim for software, IT services, product and analytics roles. The latest placement summary shows INR 7.66 LPA average pay and 89% UG placement. Build coding projects from semester 3, because lateral students have less campus time before placements.
Who should pick this lateral ISE course?▾
Pick it if your diploma is in computer or IT and you want to save one year. You join semester 3, pay INR 3.48 Lakhs without hostel and sit with the same placement pool. Start coding practice early, because companies will test you with the regular batch.
Who should skip this course at RIT?▾
Skip it if you want a slow first year to settle into engineering. Lateral entry starts in semester 3, so you enter after the basic first-year courses are done. Also skip it if hostel is a must and you have not checked room availability with RIT.
Is ISE better than CSE for me at RIT?▾
It depends on your seat options. ISE and CSE both lead to software jobs, but this page checks only ISE lateral entry. If you get both branches, compare the syllabus and the closing rank. If you get only ISE, it is still close to the software hiring pool.
Will the Bengaluru location help with internships?▾
Yes, but you still have to apply early. Bengaluru has many software offices, and RIT is in Mathikere, so off-campus internship options are easier to find than in a small town. Use semester 3 and semester 4 to build a project before you apply.
Should I wait one year for a better DCET rank?▾
Wait only if you are sure you can improve a lot. The printed General close is 324, and RIT ISE is a high-demand lateral seat. If your rank clears it, joining now saves one year. If you miss it by a lot, prepare again with a safer list.
Will I get placed if I join through lateral entry?▾
Yes, if you keep up from semester 3. Lateral students join the same later-semester classes and the same placement process. The page uses 89% UG placement and INR 7.66 LPA average pay. Keep your CGPA clean and finish coding basics before placement training starts.
How do I get admission to BE Lateral ISE at RIT?▾
You need a related diploma, the required marks and a Karnataka DCET rank. KEA then allots seats by rank, category and choice order. Fill RIT ISE in option entry, pay the fee after allotment and report with original papers before classes start.
What is the full fee for this course?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 3.48 Lakhs for three years. With hostel and mess, the estimate on this page becomes INR 5.28 Lakhs. Use the fee switch above to see both totals and check the RIT fee notice before paying.
Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾
Yes, if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator shows awards from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs, and the net fee changes against the INR 3.48 Lakhs base fee. Keep income, caste or EWS papers ready before the portal closes.
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