The BE Computer Science and Design (Lateral Entry) at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), Bangalore, is a three-year full-time lateral entry programme for diploma holders, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE and UGC. DSCE holds NAAC Grade A accreditation, with UG courses accredited by NBA, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. The programme covers user interface design, human-computer interaction, design thinking, data structures, algorithms, web technologies, and visual design, with students entering directly into the second year and completing six semesters, culminating in a final-year project. Collegedunia ranks DSCE 202nd in India among engineering colleges in its 2025 list. The 2025 placement season recorded a highest package of INR 56 LPA and a median package of INR 5.50 LPA, with over 350 companies participating.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the BE CSD (Lateral) programme at DSCE Bangalore for 2026-27 are through DCET lateral entry counselling via KEA and management quota; apply at dsce.edu.in.
Key Points
- DSCE BE CSD (Lateral) is a VTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved three-year lateral entry programme for diploma holders; UG courses are NBA accredited.
- Covers user interface design and allied disciplines across six semesters with direct entry to second year.
- Total fees are INR 3,55,400 for the three-year programme under the DCET quota (Karnataka government-regulated).
- Admission through DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) via KEA for the Karnataka lateral entry quota, or management quota at DSCE.
DSCE Bangalore BE CSD (Lateral) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (DCET Quota) | INR 1,11,800 |
| Skill Lab Fee (one-time at admission) | INR 20,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, DCET Quota) | INR 3,55,400 |
- Fees per official DSCE DCET admission circular, 2025-26.
- Hostel charges separate; contact DSCE for current hostel fees.
- Skill Lab Fee for Karnataka students; confirm at DSCE admissions.
DSCE Bangalore BE CSD (Lateral) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| DCET 2026 Online Registration | May 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Exam | July 2026 |
| DCET 2026 Result | August 2026 |
| KEA Lateral Entry Counselling | September 2026 |
| DSCE Management Quota Applications | Open at dsce.edu.in |
| 2nd Year Classes Commence | November 2026 |
- DCET quota: register via KEA portal for lateral entry counselling.
- Management quota: apply at DSCE with diploma documents.
- Out-of-state diploma holders: contact DSCE admissions office.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a three-year Diploma in Engineering in a relevant branch (Diploma in Computer Science Engineering, Computer Applications, or Design-related streams) from an AICTE-approved polytechnic.
- A minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in the diploma programme is required (40 percent for SC/ST/OBC Category 1 in Karnataka).
- A valid DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) rank from the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is required for the KCET lateral entry quota.
- Management quota candidates may apply directly at dsce.edu.in without a DCET score, subject to meeting VTU eligibility norms and DSCE selection criteria.
Admission Process
- Appear in DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) and secure a valid rank.
- Register for KEA lateral entry counselling at kea.kar.nic.in and select DSCE Bangalore in the college preference list.
- Upon seat allotment, report to DSCE Bangalore with diploma mark sheets, transfer certificate, character certificate, and caste or income certificate as applicable.
- Pay the first-year fee at the DSCE fee section (Building 1, 2nd Floor, Room 206) through UPI, debit card, NEFT, or RTGS; cash is not accepted.
- Management quota applicants should apply online at dsce.edu.in with diploma documents and complete enrolment formalities upon selection.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holders in CS or IT aiming for UI/UX, product design, or front-end roles
- Karnataka DCET-eligible students seeking affordable lateral entry at INR 1,11,800/year
- Students with creative aptitude wanting to blend software skills with design thinking
- Aspirants targeting Bangalore-based startup or product company design roles
- Students wanting a VTU-affiliated degree at the growing CS-design intersection
✗ Skip if
- Students expecting core engineering or manufacturing-sector placements
- Diploma holders seeking a purely technical CSE curriculum without design focus
- Candidates needing government PSU eligibility via GATE in traditional engineering
- Students outside Karnataka without DCET eligibility seeking government quota
- Aspirants requiring heavy-industry or infrastructure-sector career placements
DSCE Bangalore BE CSD (Lateral) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| DSCE Merit Scholarship | Special fee concession | Outstanding academic, sports, or cultural merit; awarded at DSCE discretion |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST Karnataka-domicile students; apply via karepass.cgg.gov.in after joining |
| Karnataka OBC/Minority Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/BC/Minority students from Karnataka; apply via state scholarship portal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved programmes; family income below INR 8,00,000 per year |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in in August |
- Karnataka SC/ST: claim tuition reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- AICTE Pragati for girls: up to INR 50,000 per year.
- Merit concessions available; contact DSCE admissions for details.
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