University BDT College of Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University Davanagere BE {Lateral} Electronics & Communication Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to BE Lateral ECE at UBDTCE is exclusively through the Karnataka DCET merit rank. After DCET results were declared in June 2026, eligible candidates register for KEA online counselling, submit documents for verification, and fill option entry on the KEA portal. Seat allotment is based on the DCET merit rank and options filled. The entire process is managed centrally by KEA at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Candidates do not need to contact the college separately for admission.

Ans. The total programme fee for the 3-year BE Lateral Entry ECE programme at UBDTCE is INR 3,13,000 for the full course. As a government college, fees are regulated under VTU norms and are lower than most private affiliated institutions. Hostel charges are separate. SC and ST Karnataka domicile students may be eligible for full tuition fee reimbursement through the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship via the ePass portal.

Ans. Candidates with a Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation, or allied electronics branches are eligible. The Diploma must be from a Karnataka Board-recognised or AICTE-approved institution. A minimum of 45% aggregate in the 5th and 6th semesters is needed, with 40% for SC and ST Karnataka domicile candidates. KEA confirms final eligibility during document verification for counselling.

Ans. BE ECE graduates from UBDTCE are recruited in IT services, embedded systems, telecom, and core electronics roles. In the 2023-24 placement drive, 86 companies visited the campus, and ECE students were placed at organisations including HCL, NTT DATA, Cognizant, and Wipro. Graduates also appear for GATE to pursue M.Tech or PSU recruitment at companies like BEL, BSNL, and DRDO. Government exam pathways through KPSC and UPSC are also open.

Ans. The BE Lateral Entry programme at UBDTCE is a 3-year full-time programme. Diploma holders are admitted directly into the second year of the 4-year BE programme, completing the remaining 3 years, which correspond to the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th semesters. The programme follows the VTU Belagavi curriculum and examination system. The degree awarded on completion is identical to the 4-year BE degree.

Ans. UBDTCE Davanagere maintains on-campus hostel facilities for male and female students. Accommodation for lateral entry students is subject to availability and is separate from the academic admission process. Hostel charges include a one-time admission component and monthly mess fees. Students should confirm current hostel availability and charges with the college administration when reporting for admission after KEA seat allotment.