DBIT Bangalore: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

DBIT Admission Dates 2026

Admissions to DBIT Bangalore for the 2026-27 academic year are through KCET 2026, COMEDK UGET 2026, and JEE Main 2026. KEA counselling rounds for KCET 2026 are in their concluding stages as of September 2026. The next cycle for the 2027-28 batch opens with KCET 2027 in April 2027.

DBIT Courses and Fees

DBIT offers eight BE branches, four MBA specialisations, and PhD programs across nine disciplines. The BE fee is INR 2.35 Lakhs per year for most branches (total INR 9.40 Lakhs for four years). Civil, Mechanical, and AI and ML branches are lower at INR 5.10 Lakhs total for four years. MBA fees are INR 1.15 Lakhs total for the two-year program. Fee data is from the 2026 schedule.

Note: The BE fee of INR 2.35 Lakhs per year includes tuition and other academic charges. Hostel charges are additional, up to INR 1.33 Lakh per year for both boys and girls.

DBIT Admission Process

Admission to DBIT BE programs is merit-based, governed by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for KCET and by COMEDK for UGET. The college also admits students through JEE Main ranks for the National Rank Quota and through a management quota.

BE Admission (KCET and COMEDK Route)

Eligibility requires a pass in 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. A minimum of 45% aggregate in PCM is required for the General category. SC/ST/OBC categories may have relaxed criteria as per Karnataka state norms.

• Step 1: Appear for KCET (conducted by KEA, Karnataka) or COMEDK UGET (conducted by COMEDK), or register JEE Main score.
• Step 2: Register on the KEA portal (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) for KCET counselling or the COMEDK portal for UGET counselling. Fill in college and branch choices.
• Step 3: Seat allotment is based on merit rank in the respective exam and choice filling. Verify documents and pay the seat acceptance fee at DBIT’s admissions office.
• Step 4: Report to DBIT on the specified joining date with all original documents. Pay the semester fee to confirm admission.

Note: Typical KCET closing rank for DBIT CSE in the General category has ranged from 15,000 to 30,000 in recent cycles, depending on the branch. Branches like Civil and Mechanical have higher seat availability and typically close at higher rank numbers.

MBA Admission

• MBA eligibility requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate from a recognised university.
• Admission is through PGCET (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) conducted by KEA, or KMAT Karnataka.
• National-level tests including CAT, MAT, XAT, and CMAT are also accepted.
• The final selection considers the entrance test score and the institution’s direct admission process for management quota seats.

PhD Admission

• PhD programs at DBIT are open to candidates with a relevant PG degree (Master’s in Engineering or Science for engineering disciplines, MBA for Management).
• Admission is through a research proposal review and an institutional entrance test, followed by an interview. VTU doctoral program norms apply.

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DBIT Placements

DBIT’s Training and Placement Department has engaged 500+ campus recruiters cumulatively. In the 2025-26 placement season, the highest package was INR 30 LPA. The institute reports 500+ campus recruiters, 100% placement assistance, and 650+ offers in the 2025-26 placement season.

Note: CSE, ISE, and AI branch students see the highest placement activity. IT services companies (TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant) account for the largest share of offers. Core engineering recruiters include Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, and Bosch, which also maintain research collaboration labs on campus.

DBIT Scholarships

DBIT offers various government, institutional, and merit-based scholarships and financial assistance schemes for eligible students, including:

• D. Devaraja Arasu Arivu Loan
• KMDC Arivu Loan for Minority Communities
• HDFC ECSS Scholarship
• Central Sector Scheme Scholarship
• SC/ST Scholarships
• Defence Scholarship
• OBC Post-Matric Scholarship and Fee Concession
• DTE Fee Concession for SC/ST Students
• Social Welfare Fee Concession
• Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Students
• AICTE Saksham Scholarship
• AICTE One Girl Child Scheme
• PMSSS for Students from Jammu & Kashmir

DBIT Campus and Infrastructure

The institute provides modern academic facilities and student-support amenities to support learning, practical training, and extracurricular activities. Key facilities include:

• Smart classrooms and well-equipped laboratories
• Skill Development Centre and PLM Training Centre
• KUKA Robotics facilities and incubation centres
• 24/7 library and Wi-Fi-enabled campus
• Sports facilities and other student-support amenities

Academic Approach and Skill Development

DBIT emphasises practical learning alongside theoretical education. Students get opportunities to develop technical knowledge and professional skills through:

• Laboratory sessions, academic projects, and practical assignments
• Internships and industry engagement
• Skill development programs and industry-oriented training
• Innovation, entrepreneurship, and experiential learning activities

DBIT vs RNSIT vs New Horizon College of Engineering

DBIT, RNS Institute of Technology (RNSIT), and New Horizon College of Engineering are all Bangalore-based, VTU-affiliated private engineering colleges with NAAC accreditation. Aspirants who apply to DBIT typically also consider these two colleges through the same KCET and COMEDK counselling process.

Note: RNSIT holds a higher NAAC Grade A+ and reports higher placement packages. DBIT’s 36-acre campus is larger than RNSIT’s 16-acre campus. New Horizon College of Engineering has a similar profile to DBIT with comparable fees and admission routes. All three are funded through state-regulated fee structures under VTU norms.