The BE Biotechnology at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davanagere, is a four-year full-time undergraduate engineering programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. BIET holds NAAC A Grade accreditation and autonomous institution status since January 2024, and is one of the leading technical institutions in Davanagere, Karnataka, established in 1979. The curriculum covers bioprocess engineering, biochemistry, microbiology, genetic engineering, fermentation technology, and bioinformatics across eight semesters, with laboratory work, industry internships, and a final-year project. BIET ranks 365 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list. The 2026 placement season recorded a highest package of INR 30 LPA and a median of INR 6 LPA.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the BE Biotech programme at BIET Davanagere for 2026-27 are through KCET (Karnataka Examination Authority) and COMEDK UGET counselling. Management quota applications are accepted directly at bietdvg.edu.
Key Points
- BIET BE Biotech is VTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved, and NAAC A Grade accredited, with autonomous institution status since January 2024.
- The curriculum covers bioprocess engineering and related disciplines across eight semesters with industry internship and a final-year project.
- Total fees are INR 5,66,440 for the four-year programme (INR 1,41,610 per year, CET quota, 2025-26).
- Admission through KCET or COMEDK UGET; candidates must have passed 10+2 with PCM and a minimum of 45 percent marks.
- The 2026 placement season at BIET recorded a highest package of INR 30 LPA and median INR 6 LPA.
BIET Davanagere BE Biotech Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (CET Quota, 2025-26) | INR 1,41,610 |
| Total Fees (4 Years) | INR 5,66,440 |
- All-inclusive CET quota fee; two third-party sources agree (2025-26).
- COMEDK/management quota pays higher; confirm fee at bietdvg.edu.
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
BIET Davanagere BE Biotech Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| KCET 2026 Examination | Apr 23 and April 24, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Examination | May 9, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Result | May 26, 2026 |
| KEA Centralised Counselling (KCET Quota) | June to July 2026 |
| COMEDK Counselling and Seat Allotment | June to July 2026 |
| BIET Management Quota Applications | Open at bietdvg.edu |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| KCET | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 23 and April 24, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET | March 23, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
- KCET quota: register KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in after results.
- COMEDK route: register at comedk.org for UGET counselling.
- Management quota: apply at bietdvg.edu with required documents.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognised board.
- A minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is required (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates).
- A valid KCET or COMEDK UGET score is required for counselling-based admission; management quota applicants are selected directly through BIET.
- Candidates who have passed the Karnataka PU Board or an equivalent 10+2 examination recognised by VTU, Belagavi, are eligible to apply.
Admission Process
- Appear in KCET (Karnataka Examination Authority) or COMEDK UGET and secure a valid rank.
- Register for KEA centralised counselling at kea.kar.nic.in (KCET route) or COMEDK counselling at comedk.org and select BIET Davanagere in the branch preference list.
- Upon seat allotment, report to BIET Davanagere with original 10+2 mark sheets, transfer certificate, character certificate, and caste or income certificate where applicable.
- Pay the prescribed semester fees and complete enrolment formalities at the BIET Davanagere admissions office.
- Management quota applicants should apply directly at bietdvg.edu and pay the applicable fee upon selection.
- Attend the induction programme and academic orientation before the commencement of the first-semester classes.
✓ Opt for this if
- Students interested in pharma, food processing, or biotech R&D careers
- Karnataka candidates seeking VTU-affiliated BE Biotech at CET-regulated fees
- Students planning M.Tech (Biotechnology) or research roles after graduation
- SC/ST students eligible for Karnataka full tuition fee reimbursement
- Candidates with biology background seeking engineering exposure
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking placement in large-scale software or IT firms
- Candidates expecting high median salary comparable to CSE branches
- Those needing cutting-edge genetic engineering labs at UG level
- Students targeting pharma MNCs requiring premier institute brand
- Candidates expecting placements beyond pharma and biotech sector
BIET Davanagere BE Biotech Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply via state scholarship portal after joining |
| Karnataka OBC/Backward Class Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/BC/Minority students from Karnataka; apply via state scholarship portal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved technical programmes; family income below INR 8,00,000 per year |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- SC/ST Karnataka students: full tuition reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- AICTE Pragati (girls): INR 50,000/year; apply via AICTE portal.
- NSP Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.
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