Vivekananda Institute of Technology Bangalore BE Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for BE CSE at Vivekananda Institute of Technology, Bangalore under the COMEDK quota is INR 7,44,000 for the full 4-year programme, charged at INR 1,86,000 per year. The annual fee remains the same across all four years. Students admitted through KCET government quota pay a lower regulated fee as notified by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA). Hostel charges of INR 70,000 per year are optional and not included in this total.

Ans. VIT Bangalore accepts two entrance exam scores for BE CSE admission: KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, and COMEDK UGET, a separate engineering entrance test for private colleges in Karnataka. Government quota seats are filled through KCET counselling via KEA, while management and COMEDK quota seats are filled through COMEDK online counselling. Students should apply to the relevant exam as per their preferred quota.

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects from a recognised board. The minimum aggregate required is 45% in the qualifying examination. Students from SC/ST and OBC categories may be eligible with 40% aggregate under KCET norms. A valid score in KCET or COMEDK UGET is mandatory for admission. Candidates with only a KCET rank qualify for the government quota seat, while COMEDK ranks are used for that respective quota.

Ans. Yes, VIT Bangalore offers optional hostel accommodation on campus. The hostel fee is INR 70,000 per year, which is separate from the academic fee and not included in the total programme cost of INR 7,44,000. Students wishing to avail hostel facilities should contact the college administration during admission to confirm room availability, meal plans, and specific hostel regulations before confirming their stay.

Ans. Being affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, means the BE degree awarded to VKIT students carries VTU’s name and is recognised by central and state government bodies. For CSE students, this is particularly relevant when appearing for Karnataka government recruitment tests, state PSU eligibility criteria, and for pursuing higher education where a VTU-recognised degree is specified. VTU’s standardised curriculum also ensures coverage of engineering fundamentals across all its affiliated colleges.

Ans. VIT Bangalore students can apply for multiple government-backed scholarships. SC/ST students are eligible for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship, which covers the full tuition fee for students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum. OBC students can apply for the OBC Post-Matric Scholarship for tuition fee support if family income is below INR 1 Lakh per annum. The HDFC Bank Education Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) provides up to INR 75,000 for students in acute financial hardship, applied through the HDFC CSR portal.