PESIT South Campus B.Tech Lateral CSE-DS FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry CSE-DS at PESIT South Campus Bangalore?
Ans. The total fee for B.Tech Lateral Entry CSE-DS at PESIT South Campus Bangalore is INR 3,13,000 for the three-year programme (2nd to 4th year). Hostel and mess charges are billed separately. Confirm current fees with PESIT South Campus admissions before joining.
Ques. What is the eligibility for B.Tech Lateral Entry CSE-DS at PESIT South Campus Bangalore?
Ans. Candidates must hold a three-year diploma in Computer Science Engineering or Information Science or equivalent from a recognised polytechnic with a minimum of 45 percent marks (40 percent for SC/ST candidates). Admission is through Karnataka DCET conducted by KEA.
Ques. How is admission done for B.Tech Lateral Entry at PESIT South Campus Bangalore?
Ans. Admission is through Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by KEA. Candidates register at kea.kar.nic.in (registration February to March 2026), appear for the DCET examination (May 2026), and attend KEA centralised counselling (July to August 2026). Selected candidates report to PESIT South Campus with original diploma marksheets and documents.
Ques. What subjects are covered in B.Tech Lateral Entry CSE-DS at PESIT South Campus Bangalore?
Ans. The three-year lateral entry programme covers data structures, machine learning, data analytics, statistical modelling, database management, big data technologies, Python programming, and data visualisation. Students complete three years of the VTU B.Tech curriculum starting at the second year, with core engineering subjects, technical electives, and a final-year industry project. The lateral route lets diploma holders build on their existing technical foundation at degree level.
Ques. What are the career options after B.Tech Lateral Entry CSE-DS from PESIT South Campus?
Ans. Graduates can pursue roles as data scientist, data analyst, machine learning engineer, business intelligence analyst, and data engineering roles. The IT services, data analytics firms, fintech, healthcare analytics, and product companies sectors are the primary employers. PESIT South Campus is located in Electronic City, Bengaluru, giving graduates access to campus recruitment from IT, engineering, and manufacturing companies operating in the area.
Ques. What is the advantage of B.Tech Lateral Entry over regular B.Tech at PESIT South Campus?
Ans. Lateral entry allows diploma holders to complete a VTU B.Tech degree in three years instead of four, saving one year of study time and fees. The programme grants the same VTU B.Tech degree as the regular route with identical industry recognition. It particularly benefits Karnataka polytechnic graduates upgrading their qualification. Karnataka DCET admission is separate from JEE and KCET, managed entirely by KEA.
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