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

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Mechanical Engineering programme at RGIT Bangalore is INR 2,35,000 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 Karnataka government directives for the upcoming academic year.

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

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 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 eligibility criteria.

Ans. The BE Lateral programme at RGIT is a 3-year full-time programme. Diploma holders who are admitted through DCET or management quota enter directly into the 2nd year of the regular 4-year BE programme, effectively completing their degree over the three remaining academic years. The programme follows the VTU-prescribed curriculum for Semesters 3 to 8 and leads to a Bachelor of Engineering degree awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University, the same degree as regular 4-year students.

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