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JSS Academy Bangalore BE {Lateral} Information Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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07 Apr, 2026 JSS Academy Bangalore BE {Lateral} Information Science and Engineering Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 3.96 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 3.96 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 10 LPA
latest UG placement data
Cutoff
19,660
Karnataka DCET CRL, Round 3 2025
Placement rate
38%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About JSS Academy of Technical Education BE Lateral ISE
JSSATE offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral ISE with 180 seats through Karnataka DCET. Lateral entry starts in the third semester, so diploma students study six semesters on campus. The institute is approved by AICTE and has NAAC A+ accreditation. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.96 Lakhs, paid across three years, and INR 6.72 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka DCET seat closed at rank 19,660 in round 3 of 2025. The latest UG placement data shows INR 10 LPA average pay, INR 6.5 LPA median pay and 38% ISE placement.
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Fees
The full course costs INR 3.96 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.72 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.90 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.76 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.90 Lakhs | INR 65,000 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 6,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 2,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.76 Lakhs | INR 92,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.96 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.72 Lakhs | Full course |
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. Karnataka DCET registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 13 Oct 2026 and classes start on 21 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka DCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Eligibility
You need a diploma in a relevant engineering branch with the marks KEA accepts. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma | Relevant engineering diploma for lateral entry |
| Marks | As fixed by KEA for the category |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank |
| Age | No upper age limit |
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka DCET | Write the KEA paper for diploma lateral entry |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 19,660 and the 2AG seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 3 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 19,660 | Round 3, 2025 |
| 2AG | 4,300 | Round 3, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 3, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 3, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 3, 2025 |
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 38% of its batch at an average of INR 10 LPA. The median is INR 6.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 16 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 10 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 16 LPA |
| Batch placed | 38% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Diploma | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | 2AG, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Ranking
The table lists AICTE approval, NAAC A+ and VTU affiliation. These facts show approval, grade and university link. You should check the same papers before joining.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| AICTE approval | 2025 | Approved |
| NAAC | 2025 | A+ |
| Affiliating university | 2025 | VTU |
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 3 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 3 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
JSSATE BE Lateral ISE Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Bengaluru campus |
Should you pick BE Lateral ISE at JSS Academy of Technical Education?
This course suits students who want a software job and can live in a Bengaluru campus for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Diploma in this state: half the seats are Karnataka, so a rank that misses the All India list can still get in.
You want software companies, not only service IT: Accenture, TCS, KPMG and Amazon appear in the recruiter list, so software hiring is the main draw.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: Bengaluru has many software offices, but the college placement cell still matters most for internships.
You will decide only after the DCET result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka rank. If you are All India and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
BE Lateral ISE Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 45% in engineering diploma subjects. 40% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka DCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the All India seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Diploma in this state.
BE Lateral ISE Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: KEA holds one paper for diploma students.
Register on KEA: KEA allots lateral entry seats through online counselling.
Fill options: List this college and branch high before the option window shuts.
Pay the fee: Pay by the KEA deadline or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE Lateral ISE Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
Karnataka DCET registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
Karnataka DCET exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
Karnataka DCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
13 Jul 2026 to 21 Jul 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 21 Jul 2026.
Over
31 Aug 2026
Round 3 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
5 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 5 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
21 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka DCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
JSS Academy of Technical Education BE Lateral ISE Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 65,000 a semester
INR 3.90 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 6,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 2,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 92,000 a year
INR 2.76 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,677
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
253%
average first-year pay INR 10 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,330
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
149%
average first-year pay INR 10 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you ISE at JSS Academy of Technical Education?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 19,660: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 19,660: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · All India
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 13,762: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 13,762: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2AG · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2AG · All India
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · All India
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · All India
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · All India
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 3 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
JSS Academy of Technical Education BE Lateral ISE Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in DiplomaApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
JSS Academy of Technical Education
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: 2AG, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
JSS Academy of Technical Education BE Lateral ISE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to JSS Academy of Technical Education. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 3.96 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 4.20 Lakhs
INR 24,000 more
INR 4.55 Lakhs
INR 59,000 more
INR 3.96 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 84,000 more
INR 3.90 Lakhs
INR 6,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 10 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 1.9 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 2.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 1.8 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 2.2 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
38%
latest UG data
42%
4 points higher, Class of 2025
40%
2 points higher, Class of 2025
35%
3 points lower, Class of 2024
45%
7 points higher, Class of 2025
37%
1 points lower, Class of 2025
Closing rankKarnataka DCET CRL, General
19,660
Round 3, 2025
15,000
4,660 places tougher
21,000
1,340 places easier
24,000
4,340 places easier
18,000
1,660 places tougher
26,000
6,340 places easier
Seatsthis branch
180
Karnataka DCET
90
90 fewer
150
30 fewer
60
120 fewer
180
Same
240
60 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
253%
on INR 10 LPA
170%
83 points lower
117%
136 points lower
180%
73 points lower
128%
125 points lower
133%
120 points lower
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only JSSATE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below JSSATE in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If JSSATE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses JSSATE in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If JSSATE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on JSS Academy of Technical Education BE Lateral ISE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE ISE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.96 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 10 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 19,660 in round 3 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 10 LPA, the median was INR 6.5 LPA and 38% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, a sibling branch may fit better.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bengaluru campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 38% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 10 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick ISE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. ISE places a bigger share of its batch with software companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want ISE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka DCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 3.96 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.72 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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