Component

Amount (INR)

Annual Fee (2025-26)

INR 1,41,000

Total Fees (3 Years)

INR 4,23,000

BIET Davanagere BE ISE (Lateral) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
KCET 2026 Result (reference for DCET timing)	May 28, 2026
Karnataka DCET 2026 Examination	July 2026
KEA Lateral Entry Seat Allotment	August 2026
BIET Management Quota Applications	Open at biet.ac.in
Classes Commence (2nd Year)	August 2026

Diploma holders: apply DCET through KEA at kea.kar.nic.in.

Management quota: apply at biet.ac.in with diploma documents.

DCET rank determines branch and college allotment in KEA counselling.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a three-year Diploma in Engineering in Computer Science Engineering or Information Science Engineering from an AICTE-approved institution.

A minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in the diploma programme is required (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates).

A valid DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) score from Karnataka Examination Authority is required for the lateral entry quota.

Management quota applicants may apply directly through BIET; VTU lateral entry norms must be satisfied.

Admission Process

Appear in DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) and secure a valid rank.

Register for KEA lateral entry counselling at kea.kar.nic.in and choose BIET Davanagere in the college preference list.

Upon seat allotment, report to BIET with diploma mark sheets, transfer certificate, character certificate, and caste/income certificate (if applicable).

Pay the prescribed fees and complete enrolment formalities at the BIET admissions office.

Management quota applicants should apply at biet.ac.in and pay the applicable fee upon selection.

✓ Opt for this if

Diploma holders seeking a direct 2nd-year VTU-affiliated BE in Karnataka
Karnataka students wanting DCET lateral entry at regulated fees
Learners with diploma background in Computer Science Engineering or Information Science Engineering
Students targeting north Karnataka industrial and public-sector roles
Candidates seeking a recognised degree without a 4-year commitment

✗ Skip if

Students without a relevant diploma in the chosen engineering branch
Candidates expecting metro-level placement access in Bengaluru tech firms
Those needing NIRF top-100 college brand for competitive recruitment
Students who prefer the full 4-year BE programme with broader foundation
Learners targeting highly specialised PG research at premier institutions

BIET Davanagere BE ISE (Lateral) Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
State Scholarship Portal (SSP)	Up to INR 20,000 per year	SC/ST/OBC Karnataka domicile students; apply at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)	As per scheme norms	Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in
Dharmastala Scholarship	As per scheme norms	Eligible students; apply through Dharmastala Rural Development Project
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls)	Up to INR 50,000 per year	Female students in AICTE-approved programmes; family income below INR 8,00,000
Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement	Full tuition reimbursement	SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply after joining via state portal

SSP: apply via state portal after joining.

NSP: apply at scholarships.gov.in in August.

Pragati (girls): apply via AICTE portal in October.

BIET Davanagere BE ISE (Lateral) FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BE ISE (Lateral) at BIET Davanagere?

Ans. The total fee for BE ISE (Lateral) at BIET Davanagere is INR 4,23,000 for the three-year programme (INR 1,41,000 per year, 2025-26). Karnataka government-regulated fees for DCET-quota students may differ; confirm the applicable fee at biet.ac.in before joining.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BE ISE (Lateral) at BIET Davanagere?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Computer Science Engineering or Information Science Engineering with a minimum aggregate of 45 percent (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates). A valid DCET score from the Karnataka Examination Authority is required for the lateral entry quota.

Ques. How is admission done for BE Lateral Entry at BIET Davanagere?

Ans. Admission to BE Lateral Entry at BIET Davanagere is through two routes: DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by KEA for the lateral entry quota, and direct management quota through the college. DCET-qualified students participate in KEA centralised counselling and select BIET Davanagere.

Ques. What are the career options after BE ISE (Lateral) from BIET Davanagere?

Ans. Graduates of BE ISE (Lateral) from BIET Davanagere can work as information systems analyst, database engineer, software developer, IT consultant, cybersecurity analyst, and data engineer. Further study options include M.Tech (Information Science), M.Tech (CSE), MBA (IT Management), GATE. Karnataka’s industrial and IT sectors offer employment across manufacturing, services, and technology domains.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BE Lateral Entry students at BIET Davanagere?

Ans. Karnataka domicile SC/ST students are eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement through the State Scholarship Portal (SSP). OBC and minority students can apply for state government scholarships. Female students may apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship (up to INR 50,000 per year) through the AICTE portal. National Scholarship Portal (NSP) merit-based schemes are also available.

BIET Davangere BE {Lateral} Information Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

BIET Davanagere BE ISE (Lateral) Fees

BIET Davanagere BE ISE (Lateral) Admission 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

BIET Davanagere BE ISE (Lateral) Scholarships 2026

Table of Contents

BIET Davanagere BE ISE (Lateral) FAQs

Course Finder

Popular Streams:

Popular Courses:

Comments

Are You Interested in this College?

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER