The BE Information Science and Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Siddaganga Institute of Technology (SIT), Tumkur, Karnataka, is a three-year full-time lateral entry programme for diploma holders, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and approved by AICTE. Students enter directly into the second year of the BE programme and complete six semesters, covering data structures and algorithms, information systems, computer networks, database management, software engineering, web development, network security, and distributed computing. SIT Tumkur is NAAC ’A++’ accredited, holds NBA accreditation for multiple branches, and features in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking band 101-150. Collegedunia ranks SIT Tumkur 113 in its 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the BE ISE Lateral at SIT Tumkur for 2026-27 are through DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) lateral entry counselling by KEA, Karnataka; apply at kea.kar.nic.in.
Key Points
- SIT Tumkur BE ISE Lateral: VTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved, NAAC ’A++’ accredited three-year lateral entry.
- Covers data structures and algorithms, with advanced engineering subjects across six semesters.
- Total fee: INR 8,04,000 for three years (management/COMEDK quota); CET quota rates are lower.
- Admission through DCET Karnataka lateral entry counselling; Diploma in an allied discipline required.
- Collegedunia ranks SIT Tumkur 113 in the 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
SIT Tumkur BE ISE Lateral Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (Management/COMEDK Quota) | INR 2,68,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 8,04,000 |
- CET quota fees are lower; verify at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Confirm current COMEDK rate at sit.ac.in before applying.
- Hostel charges payable separately.
SIT Tumkur BE ISE Lateral Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| DCET 2026 Notification / Registration | March 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Exam | June 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Result | July 2026 |
| KEA Lateral Entry Counselling | July to August 2026 |
| SIT Tumkur Direct/COMEDK Reporting | As per COMEDK and SIT schedule; check sit.ac.in |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| DCET 2026 (CET Lateral) | March 2026 | June 2026 | kea.kar.nic.in |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 | March 23, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | comedk.org |
- DCET quota: participate in KEA centralised counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Management quota: apply via COMEDK or directly at sit.ac.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an allied discipline from a Karnataka State Board or recognised institution with a minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks (40 percent for SC/ST).
- Admission is through DCET Karnataka (CET quota) or COMEDK (management quota); CET quota requires Karnataka domicile.
Admission Process
- Step 1: Register for DCET 2026 at kea.kar.nic.in (CET quota) or COMEDK UGET at comedk.org (management quota).
- Step 2: Appear for the entrance exam and receive a rank.
- Step 3: Participate in KEA centralised counselling (CET) or COMEDK counselling; confirm seat at SIT Tumkur.
- Step 4: Submit Diploma mark sheet, domicile certificate, category certificate, and rank card at SIT.
- Step 5: Pay fees and join directly into the second year (third semester) of the BE programme.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka diploma holders seeking direct 2nd-year entry to BE at a NAAC A++ college
- Cost-conscious students needing quality VTU-affiliated engineering at COMEDK fees below Tier-1 city colleges
- Diploma engineers targeting government PSU or manufacturing roles in Karnataka
- Students from Tumkur, Hassan, Chitradurga, and Davanagere districts preferring nearby campus
- Those who want NBA-accredited branch with strong industry connections in Karnataka
✗ Skip if
- Students holding a full 10+2 who should apply for the 4-year BE instead
- Those who need a pan-India top-50 NIRF brand for overseas higher studies or top IT campuses
- Diploma holders whose discipline is not allied to the chosen branch (eligibility mismatch)
- Students needing a metro-city campus or major cosmopolitan placement ecosystem
- Those with DCET ranks high enough to access MSRIT, RVCE, or other Bengaluru colleges
SIT Tumkur BE ISE Lateral Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST students; apply via ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000/year | Female students in AICTE-approved programmes; family income below INR 8,00,000/year |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000/year | Specially-abled students; family income below INR 8,00,000/year |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000/year; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| SIT Tumkur Merit Scholarship | Variable | Institutional scholarship; details at sit.ac.in |
- Government scholarships: apply via NSP or Karnataka scholarship portals.
- AICTE Pragati and Saksham: apply at aicte-india.org.
- Confirm current scholarship details at sit.ac.in.
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