Select Goal &
City
Select Goal
Explore
Explore More
SJBIT BE {Lateral} Civil Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 3.54 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
19,966
Karnataka DCET rank, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
95%
Class of 2025 batch 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 SJBIT BE Lateral Civil
BGS and SJB Group offers a four-year, full-time BE Lateral Civil Engineering with 60 seats through Karnataka DCET. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #401 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.54 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 6.24 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General General Merit seat closed at rank 19,966 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.5 LPA and 95% of the batch was placed.
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 3.54 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.24 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.54 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 2.70 Lakhs over four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.54 Lakhs | INR 59,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.70 Lakhs | INR 90,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.54 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.24 Lakhs | Full course |
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil Engineering Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Karnataka DCET application, last date to apply is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka DCET application, last date to apply, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET seat allotment rounds | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil Engineering Eligibility
You need a diploma from an AICTE approved college with 50% marks; 45% for reserved category. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. If your diploma branch does not match, ask KEA before you fill choices.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma marks | 50% in the right branch; 45% for reserved category |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Entry point | Second year, third semester |
| Authority | KEA counselling |
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil Engineering Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your DCET rank and your options. You then pay the seat fee by the last date. Most students who lose a seat miss the fee step.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka DCET | Sit for the test after your diploma |
| 2. Enter options on KEA | List this college and Civil branch if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the fee by the KEA last date |
| 4. Report | Bring diploma marks cards and the allotment letter |
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 19,966 and the SCG seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for General Merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 19,966 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SCG | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil Engineering Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 95% of its batch at an average of INR 3.5 LPA. The median is INR 3 LPA and the highest offer was INR 5.5 LPA. Civil core and site roles companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Batch placed | 95% |
| Recruiters | Civil core and site roles companies, on campus |
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil 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 | SCG, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil Engineering Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and engineering basics; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, engineering basics and engineering drawing |
| Year 2 | Surveying, building materials and structural analysis |
| Year 3 | Concrete design, transport and water resources electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
BGS and SJB Group BE Lateral Civil Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Bengaluru campus |
Should you pick BE Lateral Civil Engineering at BGS and SJB Group?
This course suits diploma students who want civil site work and can study on a Bengaluru campus.
Pick it if:
You have a Karnataka DCET rank: the GM Round 2 close reached 19,966, so later rounds matter here.
You want civil site work: the Civil salary table lists average pay of INR 3.5 LPA and local project roles.
Your family wants a known campus: SJBIT is in Kengeri, so site visits and internships stay easier to reach.
You want a lower fee: the full course fee is INR 3.54 Lakhs before hostel, as the fee block shows.
Skip it if:
You want only software jobs: this branch teaches civil labs, surveying and structures, not coding as the main work.
You need hostel proof first: the hostel cost is separate, so ask the office before you pay the fee.
You expect a high package: Civil average pay is INR 3.5 LPA, much lower than computer branches on campus.
You miss the KEA fee date: the seat goes away if the fee is not paid by the counselling deadline.
Counsellor's advice
If your DCET rank is near 19,966, keep this option on the list. If hostel cost worries you, ask the office before payment.
BE Lateral Civil Engineering Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% in a diploma in the right engineering branch. 45% for reserved category.
Board rank alternative: Diploma marks decide eligibility before the DCET rank is used.
Exam needed: A Karnataka DCET rank decides the lateral entry seat.
General Merit quota: KEA uses the seat matrix and category you choose in counselling.
BE Lateral Civil Engineering Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: The exam is for diploma holders seeking second-year entry.
Register on KEA: KEA allots the lateral entry seats through DCET counselling.
Fill choices: Enter this college and Civil branch during option entry.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the KEA deadline or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring diploma marks cards and the allotment letter.
BE Lateral Civil Engineering Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET application, last date to apply
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
Karnataka DCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
DCET seat allotment rounds
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat fee payment
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.
BGS and SJB Group of Institutions BE Lateral Civil Engineering Fees 2027
▾
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 59,000 a semester
INR 3.54 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 90,000 a year
INR 2.70 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 5,969
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
99%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,521
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
56%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: official fee data and college fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Civil at BGS and SJB Group of Institutions?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Round
GM · Round 1
15,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
15,001 to 19,966: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 19,966: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
GM · Round 2
7,973 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,974 to 12,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SCG · Round 1
6,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,001 to 7,973: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,973: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SCG · Round 2
5,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,001 to 7,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2AG · Round 1
5,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,001 to 6,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2AG · Round 2
4,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,501 to 6,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
3BG · Round 1
4,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,001 to 5,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
3BG · Round 2
3,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,501 to 4,800: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,800: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
STG · Round 1
4,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,501 to 6,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
STG · Round 2
4,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,001 to 5,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
BGS and SJB Group of Institutions BE Lateral Civil 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
BGS and SJB Group of Institutions
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
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: SCG, 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.
BGS and SJB Group of Institutions BE Lateral Civil Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to BGS and SJB Group of Institutions. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Compare with
This page
BGS and SJB Group of Institutions
Bangalore
Compared with
CMR Institute of Technology
Bangalore
Compared with
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bangalore
Compared with
RNS Institute of Technology
Bangalore
Compared with
New Horizon College of Engineering
Bangalore
Compared with
B N M Institute of Technology
Bangalore
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 3.54 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 34,000 less
INR 4.20 Lakhs
INR 66,000 more
INR 3.54 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 3.80 Lakhs
INR 26,000 more
INR 3.10 Lakhs
INR 44,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 3 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 3.3 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 3.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
95%
Class of 2025
90%
5 points lower
96%
1 points higher
88%
7 points lower, Class of 2024, Class of 2024
92%
3 points lower
91%
4 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka DCET rank, GM
19,966
Round 6, 2025
15,000
4,966 places tougher
22,000
2,034 places easier
24,500
4,534 places easier
21,000
1,034 places easier
20,500
534 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
Karnataka DCET
45
15 fewer
120
60 more
30
30 fewer
90
30 more
120
60 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
99%
on INR 3.5 LPA
130%
31 points higher
76%
23 points lower
80%
19 points lower
87%
12 points lower
90%
9 points lower
In short
Bangalore costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bangalore; if it clears only BGS and SJB Group, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bangalore places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over four years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below BGS and SJB Group in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
RNSIT has fewer seats and lower average pay, but its closing rank is easier. If BGS and SJB Group gives you Civil, take it; keep RNSIT below it.
In short
Bangalore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses BGS and SJB Group in the early rounds, list Bangalore right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
BNMIT costs less and has an easier closing rank, but its average pay is lower. If BGS and SJB Group allots you Civil, keep BNMIT as backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BGS and SJB Group of Institutions BE Lateral Civil Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is this course worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.54 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 3.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. 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 last year's number alone. The General General Merit seat closed at rank 19,966 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. 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 site roles, construction firms and civil core work after this branch. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.5 LPA, the median was INR 3 LPA and the group placement rate was 95%. If you want coding work, this branch is not the right pick.
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 Bengaluru campus, 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 surveying and structural electives, 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. 95% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.5 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 Civil if you want site, survey and structure work. Pick a computer branch if you want coding as the main work. Civil has 60 seats and an average pay of INR 3.5 LPA, so compare the work before you decide.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take Karnataka DCET and fill this college in your KEA option 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 3.54 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.24 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what hostel adds each year. Ask the office about any extra exam fee before payment.
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.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER
COLLEGE NOTIFICATIONSEXAM NOTIFICATIONSNEWS UPDATES
Download the Collegedunia app on 
© 2026 Collegedunia Web Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Comments