Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Bangalore BE {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Electronics and Communication Engineering programme at RGIT Bangalore is INR 4,00,000 for the full lateral entry duration covering Semesters 3 to 8. This covers tuition charges across all three years of the lateral programme. Hostel accommodation is available at additional charges not included in this total. Fees may be revised as per VTU or government directives for the academic year.

Ans. DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) is the Karnataka state-level exam conducted by KEA for lateral entry into the 2nd year of BE programmes. Diploma holders in Electronics or ECE who qualify DCET receive a rank used for centralised counselling to allot government-quota lateral seats at VTU colleges. RGIT Bangalore participates in this KEA counselling. The DCET 2026 exam was held on 23 May 2026 and results were declared in June 2026.

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Electronics, ECE, or a relevant branch from a recognised polytechnic, with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates). A valid Karnataka DCET score is required for government-quota lateral seats. Karnataka domicile is mandatory for DCET government quota. Management-quota lateral seats are open to all-India Diploma holders who meet the academic eligibility criteria.

Ans. The BE Lateral ECE programme at RGIT is a 3-year full-time programme. Diploma holders admitted through DCET or management quota enter directly into the 2nd year of the regular 4-year BE programme, completing their degree over three academic years. The programme covers Semesters 3 to 8 following VTU-prescribed ECE curriculum, covering signal processing, communication systems, and VLSI design, and leads to a Bachelor of Engineering degree from VTU.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST students domiciled in Karnataka are eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement under the Karnataka state government scheme. OBC students with a competitive DCET merit rank may apply for the Vishwakarma Merit Scholarship as notified by the Karnataka government. Wards of ex-servicemen scoring 60%+ marks can apply under the PM-USP scheme via the National Scholarship Portal. All scholarship applications should be submitted before the notified deadline each academic year to ensure timely processing and disbursement of scholarship funds.