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Global Academy of Technology Bangalore BE {Lateral} Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 6.60 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4 LPA
AY 2024 to 25, this branch
Cutoff
14,436
DCET GM, Round 2 2024
Placement rate
100%
AY 2024 to 25 branch placed
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 GAT BE Lateral Mechanical
GAT offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering with 13 seats through DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the third semester. The institute holds NAAC A and stands #347 in Collegedunia's BE ranking 2025 and Not ranked in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.60 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 14,436 in round 2 of 2025. The AY 2024 to 25 averaged INR 4 LPA and 100% of the batch was placed.
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 6.60 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Other charges | INR 60,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.60 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9 Lakhs | Full course |
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates
DCET registration is expected in Mar 2027 and the DCET exam is expected in May 2027. KEA option entry, allotment and reporting are expected from Jul 2027 to Aug 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET result and rank | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| College reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Eligibility
You need a diploma in a related engineering branch with 45% marks; 40% for reserved categories. You also need a DCET rank. There is no age limit stated by GAT.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma branch | Mechanical, Automobile, Production or a related engineering diploma |
| Diploma marks | 45% for General, 40% for reserved categories |
| Exam | DCET rank for the counselling year |
| Age | No upper age limit |
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Admission Process
KEA 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 DCET | Write the KEA Diploma Common Entrance Test |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | Enter GAT Mechanical while filling KEA options |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within the KEA window |
| 4. Report | Bring diploma marks cards and the allotment letter |
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Cutoff
The General Merit seat closed at rank 14,436 and the 2AG seat at 7,672 in the 2024 DCET round 2 data used here. These are KEA lateral-entry ranks. The General Merit close was far easier than computer branches, so Mechanical stayed reachable for more diploma students.
| Category | Closing rank, General Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 14,436 | Round 2, 2024 |
| 2AG | 7,672 | Round 2, 2024 |
| SCG | 11,829 | Round 2, 2024 |
| STG | 13,669 | Round 2, 2024 |
| GMR | 5,993 | Round 2, 2024 |
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Placements
The AY 2024 to 25 Mechanical batch placed 100% of eligible students at an average of INR 4 LPA. The median is INR 3.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 9.5 LPA. Core, manufacturing and IT services companies hire this branch through the placement cell.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4 LPA, AY 2024 to 25 |
| Median pay | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 9.5 LPA |
| Eligible batch placed | 100% |
| Recruiters | Core, manufacturing and IT services companies, on campus |
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering 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 EWS 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 |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Ranking
The college stands #347 in Collegedunia's BE ranking and files NIRF engineering data, with NAAC A. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF data shows intake, placements and pay.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia BE ranking | 2026 | #347 |
| NIRF Engineering data | 2026 | Filed |
| NAAC | 2025 | A |
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Course Structure
Lateral entry starts in year 2 with core Mechanical courses. Year 3 adds design and thermal subjects. Year 4 ends with electives, internship or project work. You study the same branch curriculum as regular BE students from the third semester.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Material science, mechanics, manufacturing and drawing |
| Year 3 | Machine design, heat transfer, finite element methods and labs |
| Year 4 | Professional electives, internship path and final project |
GAT BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel is optional and day scholars do not pay it. The mess fee is counted with the hostel estimate. Bengaluru also gives students workshops and service-centre internships near campus.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel room | Allotted by the college after admission |
| Day scholar option | You can study without hostel if you commute |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | Rajarajeshwari Nagar campus in Bengaluru |
Should you pick BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering at Global Academy of Technology?
This course suits diploma students who want Mechanical jobs and can use Bengaluru for training.
Pick it if:
You have a DCET rank near the GAT close: Mechanical closed much easier than computer branches in the published KEA data.
You want core and shop-floor jobs: the branch report shows every eligible Mechanical student placed in AY 2024 to 25.
Your family can pay per semester: the fee block splits tuition into six parts, so you do not pay it all at once.
You compare fee with pay: the full course fee is below two years of the average Mechanical pay shown here.
Skip it if:
You want only high software salaries: Mechanical average pay is INR 4 LPA, much lower than top computer offers.
You need a new first-year start: lateral entry begins in the third semester, so basic college adjustment time is shorter.
You may miss KEA fee dates: the seat depends on option entry, fee payment and college reporting in order.
You count on hostel as fixed: hostel is optional and must be checked with the college before you pay.
Counsellor's advice
If you want Mechanical and your DCET rank clears GAT, keep it high on your list. If hostel is needed, check room availability before paying.
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a General Merit rank. If you are other quota and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: You need 45% in a related engineering diploma; reserved categories need 40%.
Entrance exam: You need a valid DCET rank for lateral entry counselling.
Seat route: KEA allots government quota seats, and management seats follow college rules.
Degree rule: Lateral students enter the second year and must finish within the allowed BE period.
BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Admission Process▾
Write DCET: KEA conducts the diploma entrance test for second-year engineering entry.
Fill options: Choose GAT Mechanical in the KEA option list if this course is your target.
Check allotment: KEA publishes the seat result and asks you to choose, pay and confirm.
Report to college: Bring diploma marks cards, rank details, fee receipt and original documents.
BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 DCET calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
DCET 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
DCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA 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: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Global Academy of Technology BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 1 Lakh a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Other charges
One time, in year 1
INR 60,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 11,128
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
61%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,175
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
44%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Mechanical Engineering at Global Academy of Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General Merit
11,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
11,501 to 14,436: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 14,436: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · other quota
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General Merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 7,672: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,672: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · other quota
2,160 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General Merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 11,829: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 11,829: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · other quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General Merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 13,669: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 13,669: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · other quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General Merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 5,993: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,993: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · other quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 2 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Global Academy of Technology BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering 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
State social welfare department
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 answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Global Academy of Technology
Applied by the college if your papers and fee category allow it.
Who qualifies: EWS 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-NCL, 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.
Global Academy of Technology BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Global Academy of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.60 Lakhs
tuition + other charges
INR 6.10 Lakhs
INR 50,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 30,000 more
INR 6.60 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.80 Lakhs
INR 20,000 more
INR 5.90 Lakhs
INR 70,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 4 LPA
AY 2024 to 25
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3.9 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 3.7 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Placement rateshare of eligible batch placed
100%
AY 2024 to 25
92%
8 points lower
100%
Same placement
88%
12 points lower
96%
4 points lower
90%
10 points lower
Closing rankDCET, General Merit
14,436
Round 2, 2024
12,000
2,436 places tougher
16,500
2,064 places easier
18,900
4,464 places easier
15,600
1,164 places easier
20,000
5,564 places easier
Seatslateral seats, this branch
13
DCET seat matrix
10
3 fewer
15
2 more
12
1 fewer
18
5 more
20
7 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
61%
on INR 4 LPA
74%
13 points higher
55%
6 points lower
55%
6 points lower
57%
4 points lower
63%
2 points higher
In short
BMSIT costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is tougher. If your DCET rank clears both, take BMSIT; if it clears only GAT, take this seat.
In short
CMRIT has more seats and an easier rank, but the fee is higher and pay is lower. If you need a safer lateral seat, keep it below GAT.
In short
Dr AIT has a similar fee but lower pay in this table. If GAT allots Mechanical, take it before moving to this backup.
In short
East Point gives more seats and a slightly easier rank, but costs more. If GAT misses by a small rank gap, keep East Point next.
In short
BIET is cheaper and easier to reach, but Bengaluru access is different. If city access matters for training, keep GAT above BIET.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Global Academy of Technology BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.60 Lakhs and the Mechanical batch averaged INR 4 LPA, so the fee needs about two working years to come back. 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 one closing rank alone. The General Merit seat closed at rank 14,436 in the 2024 DCET round 2 data used here, and lateral seats are few. 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 look at core, manufacturing and IT services roles through the placement cell. The Mechanical batch averaged INR 4 LPA, the median was INR 3.5 LPA and 100% of eligible students were placed. If you want only high software pay, compare this branch with a computer branch first.
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 no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, 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 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 100% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4 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 CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, 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 DCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA 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 3-year fee is INR 6.60 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9 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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