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Amount (INR)

Total Fees (3 Years)

INR 7,37,000

KLEMSSCET Belgaum BE (Artificial Intelligence) Lateral Entry Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Karnataka DCET 2026 Examination	May 23, 2026; cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
Karnataka DCET 2026 Result	June 2026; cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
DCET Counselling and Seat Allotment	June to August 2026; cetonline.karnataka.gov.in
KLEMSSCET Management Quota Applications	Open; apply at klescet.ac.in
Classes Commence	August to September 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
Karnataka DCET 2026	May 23, 2026	cetonline.karnataka.gov.in

Karnataka DCET 2026 exam: May 23; result June 2026.

KEA counselling: June to August 2026 at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Management quota: apply directly at klescet.ac.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a Diploma in Engineering in Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or allied streams from a recognised board or polytechnic, with a minimum aggregate of 45 percent (40 percent for Karnataka SC/ST candidates).

A valid Karnataka DCET rank (cetonline.karnataka.gov.in) is required for KEA-quota lateral entry seats. Management quota candidates may apply directly at klescet.ac.in on Diploma merit.

Admission Process

Appear in Karnataka DCET 2026 (May 23) to obtain a valid rank; register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Select KLEMSSCET Belgaum and BE AI during web option entry.

After seat allotment, pay the seat acceptance fee within the notified deadline and download the allotment letter.

Report to KLEMSSCET with Diploma mark sheets, DCET rank card, transfer certificate, and community certificate (if applicable); complete fee payment and enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

Diploma holders from Karnataka wanting to upgrade to a full BE degree at an NAAC A college
Students targeting Karnataka government or core-sector jobs that value VTU BE credentials
Diploma graduates in relevant streams seeking affordable lateral entry near Belagavi
Candidates planning to pursue M.Tech via GATE after BE at a VTU-affiliated institution
Students who want industry-connected campus placements through TCS, Wipro, and Accenture

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Candidates who prefer NITs, IITs, or centrally-funded university brand recognition
Students seeking significant scholarship support beyond Karnataka government schemes
Diploma holders from non-Karnataka states who face interstate relocation costs
Candidates targeting metro-city placements outside Karnataka through campus drives

KLEMSSCET Belgaum BE (Artificial Intelligence) Lateral Entry Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement	Full tuition reimbursement	SC/ST Karnataka-domicile; apply via karepass.cgg.gov.in
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	As per NSP norms	Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls)	Up to INR 50,000 per year	Female students; AICTE-approved programme; income below INR 8,00,000

SC/ST Karnataka domicile: fee reimbursement via karepass.cgg.gov.in.

Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.

Female students: AICTE Pragati Scholarship up to INR 50,000 per year.

KLEMSSCET Belgaum BE (Artificial Intelligence) Lateral Entry FAQs

Ques. What is the fee for BE AI (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET Belgaum?

Ans. The total fee for BE AI (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET Belgaum is INR 7,37,000 for the three-year lateral entry programme. Verify the latest fee at klescet.ac.in before enrolment.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BE AI (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET Belgaum?

Ans. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or allied streams with 45 percent aggregate (40 percent for Karnataka SC/ST). Admission is through Karnataka DCET 2026; register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Ques. How is admission to BE AI (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET done?

Ans. Admission to BE AI (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET is through Karnataka DCET 2026 (May 23; cetonline.karnataka.gov.in). Seat allotment is by KEA through online counselling. Management quota seats are available through direct application at klescet.ac.in.

Ques. What career options are available after BE AI (Lateral) from KLEMSSCET?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in IT and software product companies, fintech, e-commerce, healthcare AI, and autonomous systems. Typical roles include AI/ML engineer, data scientist, NLP engineer, computer vision engineer, and data analyst. M.Tech (AI/Data Science/CSE) via GATE at NIT/VTU colleges; industry certifications in cloud AI platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Ques. What is the placement record at KLEMSSCET Belgaum?

Ans. KLEMSSCET Belgaum recorded a highest placement package of INR 34 LPA with an average of INR 8.05 LPA. More than 75 companies recruit from campus including TCS, Accenture, Cognizant, Federal Bank, Mercedes-Benz, Persistent Systems, and Wipro.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BE AI (Lateral) at KLEMSSCET Belgaum?

Ans. Karnataka SC/ST domicile students may claim fee reimbursement via karepass.cgg.gov.in. The Central Sector Scholarship (scholarships.gov.in) is available for merit students with family income below INR 8,00,000 per year. Female students may apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of up to INR 50,000 per year.

KLE Dr. M.S.Sheshgiri College of Engineering & Technology Belgaum BE {Lateral} Artificial Intelligence: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

KLEMSSCET Belgaum BE (Artificial Intelligence) Lateral Entry Fees

KLEMSSCET Belgaum BE (Artificial Intelligence) Lateral Entry Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

KLEMSSCET Belgaum BE (Artificial Intelligence) Lateral Entry Scholarships 2026

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