BIT Bangalore Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Admissions for the Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering at Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT) primarily occur through entrance exams such as COMEDK (applicable for students outside Karnataka) and KCET (for Karnataka domicile students). The COMEDK exam, a three-hour test covering subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, is scored out of 180 marks and typically sees cutoff ranks for the CSE branch around 5790 to 8500. For KCET, cutoffs can extend with reserved category admissions going up to 70,000 ranks for some branches.

Management quota entries are also available, offering direct admission based on seat availability. Eligibility generally requires a 12th standard pass with a focus on science subjects, often requiring a minimum board percentage (though not consistently mentioned). COMEDK ranks under 27,000 may secure admission, with 20% of college seats reserved through this exam. The fee structure varies; for KCET admissions, it’s approximately INR 1 lakh, whereas for COMEDK, it can be around INR 2.3 lakh, potentially higher via management quota.

Although admissions are straightforward, students note potential delays and lack of clarity in the counseling timeline. Scholarships and reservations are available for specific categories, including those from Jammu and Kashmir and under HKR reservations, benefiting local Karnataka students predominantly.