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BIET Davangere BE Biotechnology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 6.16 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.97 LPA
latest batch, college-wide
Cutoff
85,889
KCET rank, last round 2025
Placement stat
639
students placed in 2026 batch
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 BIET Davanagere BE Biotechnology
BIET offers a four-year, full-time BE Biotechnology with 30 seats through COMEDK UGET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A and stands NAAC A grade and NBA accredited UG programmes and AICTE approved and VTU affiliated. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.16 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 9.16 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through COMEDK counselling. The General KCET GM seat closed at rank 85,889 in round 6 of 2026. The 2026 batch placed 639 students, with an average pay of INR 4.97 LPA used for ROI.
BIET BE Biotechnology Fees
The full course costs INR 6.16 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.16 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6.01 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee once a year, four 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 four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6.01 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.16 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.16 Lakhs | Full course |
BIET BE Biotechnology Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 31 Aug 2026. Round 2 allotment comes on 23 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 12 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| COMEDK UGET registration, last date to apply | 3 Feb 2026 to 20 Mar 2026 | Over |
| COMEDK UGET exam | 9 May 2026 | Over |
| COMEDK UGET result and rank | 7 Jun 2026 | Over |
| COMEDK choice filling | 22 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 31 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 allotment | 23 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 28 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 28 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Extra round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
BIET BE Biotechnology Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry or Biology, and 45% marks; 40% for reserved categories. You also need a COMEDK UGET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology |
| Class 12 marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | COMEDK UGET rank from any session |
| Age | No separate age limit published by BIET |
BIET BE Biotechnology Admission Process
COMEDK allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write COMEDK UGET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on COMEDK | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
BIET BE Biotechnology Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 85,889 and the OBC seat at 72,000 in 2026. These are the COMEDK round 6 closing ranks for KCET GM seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, KCET GM | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 85,889 | Round 6, 2026 |
| OBC | 72,000 | Round 6, 2026 |
| SC | 95,000 | Round 6, 2026 |
| ST | 1,05,000 | Round 6, 2026 |
| SNQ | 1,00,000 | Round 6, 2026 |
BIET BE Biotechnology Placements
The 2026 batch placed 639 of its batch at an average of INR 4.97 LPA. The median is INR 4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 40 LPA. IT services, pharma and biotech support companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.97 LPA, 2026 batch |
| Median pay | INR 4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 40 LPA |
| Batch placed | 639 |
| Recruiters | IT services, pharma and biotech support companies, on campus |
BIET BE Biotechnology 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 SNQ waiver 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, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| SNQ tuition waiver | SNQ certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
BIET BE Biotechnology Ranking
The college stands NAAC A grade in BE ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia BE ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2026 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BIET BE Biotechnology Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is research centre labs and electives from year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, chemistry and biology basics |
| Year 2 | Microbiology, biochemistry and basic lab methods |
| Year 3 | Genetic engineering, bioinformatics and bioprocess electives |
| Year 4 | Bioprocess design, electives and the final project |
BIET BE Biotechnology Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick BE Biotechnology at BIET Davanagere?
This course suits students who like biology labs and can study in Davanagere for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are KCET GM, so a rank that misses the COMEDK GM list can still get in.
You want biotech-linked recruiters: the recruiter list includes CuraTeQ Biologics, pharma, chemical and IT services companies.
Your family can pay yearly: the CET fee is listed per year, so you do not pay the full course fee at once.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for late rounds: biotech has a small seat count, so keep documents ready before allotment.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a KCET GM rank. If you need COMEDK, keep a safer college above it.
BE Biotechnology Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A COMEDK UGET rank. rank (your main rank) decides the COMEDK GM seats.
KCET GM quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE Biotechnology Admission Process▾
Write COMEDK UGET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on COMEDK: COMEDK (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: 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 Biotechnology 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 20 Mar 2026
COMEDK UGET registration
Last date to apply was 25 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
9 May 2026
COMEDK UGET exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
7 Jun 2026
COMEDK UGET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper COMEDK reads.
Over
22 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026
COMEDK choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 27 Aug 2026.
Over
31 Aug 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
23 Sep 2026
Round 2 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 28 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
28 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Extra round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
COMEDK UGET 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
COMEDK UGET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
COMEDK UGET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
COMEDK choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: COMEDK 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BIET Davanagere BE Biotechnology Fees 2026
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
INR 6.01 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 75,000 a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,386
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
81%
average first-year pay INR 4.97 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,444
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
54%
average first-year pay INR 4.97 LPA vs the full fee
Source: BIET admissions fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Biotechnology at BIET Davanagere?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published COMEDK closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · KCET GM
75,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
75,001 to 85,889: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 85,889: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · COMEDK GM
48,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
48,001 to 60,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 60,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · KCET GM
60,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
60,001 to 72,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 72,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · COMEDK GM
42,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
42,001 to 55,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · KCET GM
82,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
82,001 to 95,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 95,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · COMEDK GM
58,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
58,001 to 70,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · KCET GM
88,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
88,001 to 1,05,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,05,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · COMEDK GM
65,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
65,001 to 78,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 78,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SNQ · KCET GM
84,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
84,001 to 1,00,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,00,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SNQ · COMEDK GM
62,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
62,001 to 75,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 75,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
BIET Davanagere BE Biotechnology 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
Govt. of Karnataka
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 answersSNQ tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
BIET Davanagere
Applied through the office for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SNQ 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, 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.
BIET Davanagere BE Biotechnology vs similar colleges
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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 6.16 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 56,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 74,000 more
INR 6.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 24,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 31,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.97 LPA
2026 batch
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.53 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.47 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.77 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 4.6 LPA
INR 0.37 LPA less
INR 4.4 LPA
INR 0.57 LPA less
Students placedlatest batch count
639
2026 batch
580
59 fewer
700
61 more
520
119 fewer, Class of 2024
610
29 fewer
590
49 fewer
Closing rankCOMEDK UGET rank, General
85,889
Round 6, 2026
80,000
5,889 places tougher
92,000
6,111 places easier
96,000
10,111 places easier
90,000
4,111 places easier
89,000
3,111 places easier
Seatsthis branch
30
COMEDK UGET
20
10 fewer
60
30 more
20
10 fewer
40
10 more
60
30 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
81%
on INR 4.97 LPA
90%
9 points higher
70%
11 points lower
68%
13 points lower
72%
9 points lower
75%
6 points lower
In short
Davanagere costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Davanagere; if it clears only BIET, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Davanagere places more of its batch but charges INR 74,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below BIET in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If BIET gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Ranebennur costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses BIET in the early rounds, list Ranebennur right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If BIET allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BIET Davanagere BE Biotechnology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Biotechnology at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.16 Lakhs and the 2026 batch averaged INR 4.97 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 General KCET GM seat closed at rank 85,889 in round 6 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 lab, pharma, biotech support and IT services jobs with IT services, pharma and biotech support companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The 2026 batch average pay was INR 4.97 LPA, the median was INR 4 LPA and 639 of the batch was placed. If you want a biotech lab or pharma 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 small industrial town, 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 research centre labs and electives from year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover bioinformatics, tissue culture and bioprocess topics, 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 only if BIET allows it and seats are empty.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 639 of the 2026 batch was placed, and the median of INR 4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.97 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 Biotechnology if you want a software job and ECE if you want a biotech lab or pharma job. Biotechnology places a bigger share of its batch with IT services, pharma and biotech support companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Biotechnology, 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 COMEDK UGET exam and fill this college in your COMEDK choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days COMEDK 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 4-year fee is INR 6.16 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.16 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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