Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru offers a three-year full-time BE lateral entry affiliated to VTU, admitting diploma holders directly into the second year across twelve specialisations including Computer Science, AI and Machine Learning, Mechanical, Civil and Electronics branches. Total fees are INR 1,86,600, with admission through Karnataka DCET merit or management quota.
Dr. AIT BE lateral entry admission for 2026-27 is underway. The Karnataka DCET was held in May 2026, with results expected in June 2026, followed by KEA lateral-entry counselling during July to August 2026.
Key Points
- Diploma holders join directly in the second year of the BE degree.
- Twelve branches span computing, electronics, mechanical, civil and aeronautical streams.
- Branch laboratories cover programming, networking, electronics, design and manufacturing practice.
- B.Sc graduates with Mathematics are also eligible under VTU lateral norms.
Dr. AIT BE Lateral Fees 2026
All lateral-entry branches share a uniform three-year programme fee on government-quota seats. Management-quota seats are charged higher, and hostel charges are separate.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
| BE Lateral Aeronautical Engineering | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Civil Engineering | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Computer Science and Engineering | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Computer Science and Business Systems | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Electrical and Electronics Engineering | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Electronics and Communication Engineering | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Industrial Engineering and Management | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Information Science and Engineering | INR 1,86,600 |
| BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering | INR 1,86,600 |
- Fees is subject to change, please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
Dr. AIT BE Lateral Admission 2026
Admission is through Karnataka DCET merit, followed by KEA lateral-entry counselling, with management-quota seats filled by direct application to the institute.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| DCET Registration | April 2026 |
| Karnataka DCET Examination | May 2026 |
| DCET Result and Rank List | June 2026 |
| KEA Lateral Entry Counselling | July to August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| Karnataka DCET | April 2026 | May 2026 | June 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Diploma in a relevant or allied branch from an AICTE-approved institution.
- Minimum 45 percent marks, with 40 percent for reserved categories in Karnataka.
- A valid Karnataka DCET score for government-quota lateral entry seats.
Admission Process
- Register for the Karnataka DCET at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in within the notified window.
- Appear for the DCET examination and obtain a valid rank.
- Participate in KEA lateral-entry counselling with choice-filling and select Dr. AIT.
- For management quota, apply directly to the institute with diploma marks.
- Report for document verification, pay the fee, and join the second year.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders wanting direct second-year BE entry
- Bengaluru students targeting core or IT careers
- Budget-conscious aspirants wanting government-aided fees
- B.Sc graduates with Mathematics seeking a VTU degree
✗ Skip if
- Students wanting a fresh four-year BE
- Those needing elite private-university brand value
- Aspirants unwilling to relocate to Bengaluru
- Candidates without a valid DCET rank
Dr. AIT BE Lateral Scholarships 2026
Lateral-entry students can access state reimbursement, AICTE schemes, and central and institutional merit support.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students via the state portal |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Differently-abled students with family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based, applied via the national scholarship portal |
| Institutional Merit Scholarship | As per institute norms | High DCET rank holders at admission |
- SC/ST Karnataka students apply for reimbursement after joining.
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