The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry) at Jain College of Engineering (JCE), Belagavi, is a three-year full-time lateral entry programme for diploma holders, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and approved by AICTE. The curriculum covers structural engineering, surveying, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, water resources, environmental engineering, and construction management, building on diploma-level knowledge to prepare graduates for roles as civil engineer, structural engineer, site engineer, project coordinator, and construction manager in the construction, infrastructure, government public works, real estate, and consultancy. JCE Belagavi holds NAAC A++ accreditation and ranks 418 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the BE Lateral Civil Engineering 2026-27 batch at JCE Belagavi are through Karnataka DCET 2026 (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by KEA. DCET-qualified diploma holders participate in KEA counselling for seat allotment. Visit kea.kar.nic.in and jce.ac.in for current admission notifications.
Key Points
- Three-year full-time BE Lateral Entry in Civil Engineering at NAAC A++ accredited JCE Belagavi, VTU-affiliated.
- Admission through Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) via KEA counselling.
- NBA-accredited Civil Engineering programme at JCE Belagavi. Established 2010; AICTE-approved.
- Eligibility: 3-year Diploma in relevant engineering branch with minimum 45 percent aggregate (40 percent SC/ST).
Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi BE Lateral Civil Engineering Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (per year) | INR 1,20,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Charges Separate) | INR 3,60,000 |
- DCET/KEA merit-quota rate; management-quota fees differ.
- VTU examination and university registration charges billed separately.
- Hostel charges payable separately.
- Confirm current fee structure at jce.ac.in before applying.
Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi BE Lateral Civil Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| DCET 2026 Exam | May 23, 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Result | June 2026 |
| KEA Lateral Entry Counselling Registration | July 2026 |
| Seat Allotment and Document Verification | July-August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| Karnataka DCET | Diploma Common Entrance Test; conducted by KEA; kea.kar.nic.in |
- Qualify Karnataka DCET 2026; admit card at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Register for KEA lateral entry counselling after DCET results in June 2026.
- Confirm current fee and branch availability at jce.ac.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed a three-year Diploma in a relevant engineering branch (Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline) from a recognised Board of Technical Education.
- A minimum of 45 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying diploma is required (40 percent for SC/ST/Category-I candidates).
- Admission is through Karnataka DCET rank-based KEA counselling. B.Sc graduates with relevant subjects may also be eligible as per AICTE/VTU lateral entry norms.
Admission Process
- Step 1: Appear in Karnataka DCET 2026 (exam: May 23, 2026); download admit card from kea.kar.nic.in.
- Step 2: After DCET results in June 2026, register for KEA lateral entry counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Step 3: Fill in college/branch preferences and attend document verification at the designated help centre.
- Step 4: Accept the allotted seat and pay the prescribed fee at JCE Belagavi to confirm enrolment.
- Step 5: Report to JCE Belagavi with original documents on the date notified by the college.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma Civil holders seeking BE upgrade in Belagavi region
- Karnataka students accessing DCET-based government-quota BE seats
- Students targeting infrastructure and construction roles in North Karnataka
- Candidates seeking NBA-accredited Civil programme at NAAC A++ college
- Students wanting government PWD or structural engineering career path
✗ Skip if
- Students without a relevant engineering diploma qualification
- Candidates expecting Bangalore or metro campus and placements
- Students seeking IT, CSE, or electronics engineering
- Candidates needing a metro-based infrastructure ecosystem for placements
Jain College of Engineering, Belagavi BE Lateral Civil Engineering Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST students; ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000/year; scholarships.gov.in |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000/year | Female students; family income below INR 8,00,000/year; aicte-india.org |
| Karnataka OBC/BC Scholarship | Variable by category | Karnataka domicile OBC/BC candidates; scholarships.gov.in |
- Karnataka SC/ST fee reimbursement; apply at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.
- Female students may apply for AICTE Pragati Scholarship; check aicte-india.org.
- NSP scholarship for merit students; apply at scholarships.gov.in.
- Confirm current scholarships at jce.ac.in.
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