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The BE (Chemical Engineering) at KLE Dr. M.S. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology (KLEMSSCET), Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka is a 4-year full-time undergraduate engineering program affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and approved by AICTE. The program covers core chemical engineering subjects including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, process control, and chemical plant design. The total fees for the program are Rs. 9.74 Lakhs over 4 years (management/COMEDK quota); CET quota students pay a significantly lower fee as per Karnataka government norms. The seat intake is 60 students. The course is offered in full-time on-campus mode and is popular among students interested in process industries, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food technology, and environmental engineering.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are upcoming. KCET 2026 is scheduled for April 23-24, 2026, and COMEDK UGET 2026 is scheduled for May 9, 2026. KEA counselling for KCET-based admissions is expected in July-August 2026. Direct management quota admissions are also available at KLEMSSCET.

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BE Chemical Engineering program covering process design, thermodynamics, reaction engineering, and industrial chemistry.
Affiliated with VTU (Visvesvaraya Technological University), ensuring a nationally recognized degree.
Admission through KCET (Karnataka domicile), COMEDK UGET (all India), and JEE Main; management quota also available.
Seat intake of 60 students, with CET quota seats at a significantly lower fee than management quota.
Located in Belagavi, close to major chemical and pharmaceutical industries in North Karnataka and Maharashtra border region.
NAAC accredited institution with well-equipped chemical engineering labs including process simulation and instrumentation facilities.

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02 Apr, 2026 KCET 2026 will be held on April 23 & 24, 2026. The Admit card will be released soon @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

KLEMSSCET BE Chemical Engineering Fees

The total fee for BE (Chemical Engineering) at KLEMSSCET Belagavi is Rs. 9.74 Lakhs for the 4-year program (management/COMEDK quota). This includes tuition fees of Rs. 2,36,442 per year and a one-time other fee of Rs. 27,930 in the first year. CET quota (KCET merit) students pay a substantially lower fee as per Karnataka government-regulated fee norms (approximately Rs. 69,214 per year for CET seats). The fee structure is as follows for management/COMEDK quota students:

Management Quota Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Total
Tuition Fees	Rs. 2,36,442	Rs. 2,36,442	Rs. 2,36,442	Rs. 2,36,442	Rs. 9,45,768
Other Fees (one-time)	Rs. 27,930	-	-	-	Rs. 27,930
Total Fees	Rs. 2,64,372	Rs. 2,36,442	Rs. 2,36,442	Rs. 2,36,442	Rs. 9,73,698
Hostel Fees (optional)	As applicable	As applicable	As applicable	As applicable	-

CET quota (KCET merit) students pay approximately Rs. 69,214 per year as per Karnataka government-regulated fee norms.
SC/ST/OBC students from Karnataka may be eligible for fee reimbursement through the SSP (State Scholarship Portal) scheme.
Fees are refundable as per VTU/AICTE norms in case of withdrawal before the cut-off date.
Education loans are available through nationalized banks.
Hostel fees are charged separately and are optional.

KLEMSSCET BE Chemical Engineering Admission 2026

Admission to BE (Chemical Engineering) at KLEMSSCET Belagavi is primarily through KCET (for Karnataka domicile students) and COMEDK UGET (for all-India students), followed by KEA/COMEDK counselling. JEE Main scores are also accepted. KCET 2026 is scheduled for April 23-24, 2026, and COMEDK UGET 2026 is scheduled for May 9, 2026. KEA counselling for KCET-based admissions is expected in July-August 2026. The 2025 KCET closing rank for BE Chemical Engineering at KLEMSSCET was approximately 58,980 (GM category, last round).

KLEMSSCET Admission Dates

Event	Date
KCET 2026 Registration	January 17 - February 27, 2026 (Completed)
KCET 2026 Admit Card	April 10, 2026 (Tentative)
KCET 2026 Exam	April 23 - 24, 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026 Registration	February 3 - March 16, 2026 (Completed)
COMEDK UGET 2026 Admit Card	April 29, 2026
COMEDK UGET 2026 Exam	May 9, 2026
KCET 2026 Result	May 24, 2026 (Tentative)
COMEDK UGET 2026 Result	May 26, 2026
KEA KCET Counselling 2026	July - August 2026 (Tentative)
COMEDK Counselling 2026	June - July 2026 (Tentative)
Reporting at KLEMSSCET	August 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Exam Date	Result Date
KCET 2026	April 23 - 24, 2026	May 24, 2026 (Tentative)
COMEDK UGET 2026	May 9, 2026	May 26, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Session 1	January - February 2026 (Completed)	February 2026 (Completed)
JEE Main 2026 Session 2	April 2026 (Tentative)	April - May 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST candidates).
A valid score in KCET / COMEDK UGET / JEE Main is required.
Karnataka domicile students must apply through KCET; non-Karnataka students may apply through COMEDK UGET or management quota.

Admission Process

Appear in KCET 2026 (for Karnataka students) at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in or COMEDK UGET 2026 at comedk.org.
Register for KEA counselling (for KCET) or COMEDK counselling after result declaration.
Fill in college and branch preferences during choice filling.
Receive seat allotment and report to KLEMSSCET Belagavi with required documents.
Pay fees and complete admission formalities at the college.
For management quota, apply directly to KLEMSSCET at klescet.ac.in or contact admissions@klescet.ac.in.

KLE Dr. M.S.Sheshgiri College of Engineering & Technology Belgaum: Students' Opinion

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Admission to the Chemical Engineering program at this college through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test is available for ranks between 0 and 20,000, with a rank of 4,000 needed for a merit seat at an annual fee of 65,000 INR. The faculty mainly consists of traditional educators, with some focusing on contemporary developments. A favorable faculty-to-student ratio of 1:4 allows for supportive interactions, with Dr. Umesh noted for his mentorship.

Each semester involves three internal assessments, weekly lab sessions, and both written and practical exams. The college offers good placement opportunities, primarily with software companies, though a partnership with TCS ended as TCS moved online. Internships are not provided, and the college lacks specific scholarship facilities. However, students can access state government programs, such as the e-pass scheme, providing about 20,000 INR annually based on caste and category. The annual tuition fees are 80,000 INR for general students, 15,000 INR for OBC, and 500 INR for SC/ST students.

Students under the SNQ quota also pay 500 INR. The SSP scholarship is available to students across all categories.

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KLEMSSCET BE Chemical Engineering Scholarships 2026

KLEMSSCET offers merit-based scholarships and several government scholarship schemes are available for eligible BE Chemical Engineering students. Karnataka state students can avail the SSP (State Scholarship Portal) scholarship for fee reimbursement. The NSP (National Scholarship Portal) PM-USP Yojana provides up to Rs. 82,000 per annum for eligible students.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Provider
KLE Merit Scholarship	Top-ranking KCET/COMEDK students	Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 50,000	KLEMSSCET
Vidyashree Scholarship	Economically weaker students (interview-based)	50% - 100% fee waiver	KLEMSSCET
NSP PM-USP Yojana	80% in Class 12, AICTE-recognized UG course, family income up to Rs. 4.5 Lakhs	Rs. 82,000 per annum	Central Government
Karnataka SSP Scholarship	SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in Karnataka	Fee reimbursement as per state norms	Karnataka Government
Post-Matric Scholarship (OBC/Minority)	OBC/Minority students with family income below threshold	As per central/state norms	Central/State Government
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	Girl students in 1st year BE; family income up to Rs. 8 Lakhs	Rs. 50,000 per annum	AICTE
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	Differently-abled students in BE; family income up to Rs. 8 Lakhs	Rs. 50,000 per annum	AICTE

NSP PM-USP Yojana applications open typically in October each year at scholarships.gov.in.
Karnataka SSP scholarship applications are submitted through the college at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.
AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarship applications are accepted between September and October each year.
SC/ST/OBC scholarships require valid caste and income certificates.

KLE Dr. M.S.Sheshgiri College of Engineering & Technology Belgaum BE Chemical Engineering Ranking

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#339 out of 500 in India 2025

#48th in Karnataka

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KLEMSSCET BE Chemical Engineering FAQs

Ques. What are the career opportunities after BE Chemical Engineering from KLEMSSCET Belagavi?

Ans. BE Chemical Engineering graduates from KLEMSSCET can pursue careers in process industries, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, fertilizers, cement, and environmental engineering. Common job roles include Process Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Production Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and R&D Engineer. The Belagavi region has a growing industrial base with sugar, textile, and chemical industries. Graduates can also pursue M.Tech (Chemical Engineering) through GATE or MBA for management roles.

Ques. Is Chemical Engineering a good choice at KLEMSSCET compared to CSE or ECE?

Ans. Chemical Engineering at KLEMSSCET has a lower KCET cutoff compared to CSE and ECE, making it more accessible. While CSE and ECE have higher placement rates in IT companies, Chemical Engineering offers niche opportunities in core industries like petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and process industries. Students interested in core engineering and process industries will find Chemical Engineering rewarding. The department has experienced faculty and well-equipped labs for process simulation and instrumentation.

Ques. What is the KCET cutoff for BE Chemical Engineering at KLEMSSCET?

Ans. Based on 2025 KCET data, the closing rank for BE Chemical Engineering at KLEMSSCET was approximately 53,352 (GM, Round 1) and 58,980 (GM, last round). For 2AG category, the closing rank was higher. These ranks indicate that Chemical Engineering is relatively easier to get into compared to CSE or ECE at KLEMSSCET. The 2026 cutoff may vary based on the number of applicants and seat availability.

Ques. What labs and facilities are available for Chemical Engineering students at KLEMSSCET?

Ans. The Chemical Engineering department at KLEMSSCET has well-equipped laboratories including Fluid Mechanics Lab, Heat Transfer Lab, Mass Transfer Lab, Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab, Process Control and Instrumentation Lab, and Computer-Aided Process Design Lab. The department also has access to simulation software for process design. Students benefit from industry visits to chemical plants and refineries in the region as part of the curriculum.

Ques. Can I pursue GATE after BE Chemical Engineering from KLEMSSCET for M.Tech admission?

Ans. Yes, BE Chemical Engineering graduates from KLEMSSCET are fully eligible to appear in GATE (Chemical Engineering paper - CH). A good GATE score can secure admission to M.Tech programs at IITs, NITs, and other premier institutions. KLEMSSCET itself offers M.Tech in Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering, which are related fields. The VTU-affiliated BE degree is recognized by all GATE-accepting institutions.

Ques. What is the difference in fees between CET quota and management quota for BE Chemical Engineering at KLEMSSCET?

Ans. There is a significant difference between CET quota and management quota fees at KLEMSSCET. CET quota (KCET merit) students pay approximately Rs. 69,214 per year (total ~Rs. 2.77 Lakhs for 4 years) as per Karnataka government-regulated fee norms. Management quota students pay Rs. 2,36,442 per year in tuition (total ~Rs. 9.74 Lakhs for 4 years). SC/ST students in CET quota may pay as low as Rs. 500 per year with government fee reimbursement. The fee difference is substantial, making KCET rank a critical factor for cost-effective admission.

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Yealy Fees - 80000/- For OBC category the tution fee - 15000/- For SC,ST category the tution fee - 500/- For SNQ quota overall fee - 500/- I paid 80000/- yealy for 4 years to complete BE in stream Chemical. SSP scholarship is available for all category students .

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Scholarship facilities aren't particularly provided in college. But state government provides a lot of opportunities there is a scheme called e pass which gives around 20 thousand to each student every year but again that is based on caste and category.

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