PESITM Shivamogga BE Lateral Computer Engineering Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Course Duration	3 Years (Semesters 3 to 8)
Annual Fee	INR 2,20,000
Total Fees	INR 6,60,000

Total fee: INR 6,60,000 for the 3-year lateral programme.

Hostel (optional): contact pestrust.edu.in/pesitm for current hostel charges.

Confirm fees at pestrust.edu.in/pesitm before applying.

PESITM Shivamogga BE Lateral Computer Engineering Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Karnataka DCET Application Start	April 2026
Karnataka DCET Application Deadline	May 2026
Karnataka DCET Exam	June 2026
KEA Counselling	July 2026
Reporting and Admission	July to August 2026
Karnataka DCET Registration End	April 2026
Karnataka DCET Exam Date	June 2026
Karnataka DCET Result	July 2026

Register for Karnataka DCET via KEA portal at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Carry Diploma marksheets, transfer certificate, and Karnataka domicile certificate for counselling.

Seat allotment is merit-based on DCET rank and reservation norms.

For management-quota seats, apply directly at pestrust.edu.in/pesitm.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Computer Engineering or allied diploma from a Karnataka government-recognised polytechnic.

Minimum 45 percent marks in Diploma (40 percent for reserved categories).

A valid Karnataka DCET score is mandatory for government-quota seats.

Direct lateral entry to Semester 3 of the BE programme.

Admission Process

Appear for Karnataka DCET by registering at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

After result declaration, register for KEA centralised counselling with your DCET rank.

Choose PESITM Shivamogga and preferred branch during online seat selection.

Report to PESITM with original Diploma marksheets, transfer certificate, and domicile documents.

Pay the programme fee and confirm the seat. Classes for Semester 3 begin August 2026.

✓ Opt for this if

Karnataka Diploma holders seeking lateral entry to a NAAC Grade A VTU college.
Students preferring a budget-friendly fee in Shivamogga close to home.
Aspirants targeting manufacturing, IT, or infrastructure roles in Karnataka.
Diploma holders with 45 percent marks seeking direct Semester 3 lateral admission.
Students from Shivamogga and Malnad region wanting a 49-acre campus experience.

✗ Skip if

Candidates needing a Bangalore-based or top-VTU ranked campus for placements.
Students targeting Tier-1 IT companies that prefer IIT or NIT graduates.
Aspirants without a Karnataka DCET score or Diploma qualification.
Students preferring a metropolitan campus over Shivamogga.

PESITM Shivamogga BE Lateral Computer Engineering Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Karnataka SC/ST/OBC Scholarship	Full tuition reimbursement	Karnataka-domicile SC/ST/Category-I students, state scholarship portal
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	Up to INR 12,000/year	Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000, scholarships.gov.in
VTU Merit Scholarship	As per VTU norms	Top university-exam performers, apply via VTU portal
AICTE Pragati/Saksham	INR 50,000/year	Girl students or differently abled, apply via aicte-india.org

Karnataka SC/ST students: full fee reimbursement via state scholarship portal.

NSP scholarship available at scholarships.gov.in based on merit and income.

AICTE Pragati scholarship for girl students, apply via aicte-india.org.

PESITM Shivamogga BE Lateral Computer Engineering FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) in Computer Engineering at PESITM Shivamogga?

Ans. The total fee for Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) in Computer Engineering at PESITM Shivamogga is INR 6,60,000 for the three-year programme (Semesters 3 to 8), payable at INR 2,20,000 per year. Hostel charges are payable separately. Confirm current fees at pestrust.edu.in/pesitm.

Ques. What is the eligibility for Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) in Computer Engineering at PESITM Shivamogga?

Ans. Candidates must hold a 3-year Diploma in Computer Engineering or allied diploma from a Karnataka government-recognised polytechnic with a minimum of 45 percent marks (40 percent for reserved categories). A valid Karnataka DCET score is required for government-quota seats. Apply through KEA counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

Ques. What are the career options after Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) in Computer Engineering from PESITM Shivamogga?

Ans. Graduates of Bachelor of Engineering (Lateral Entry) in Computer Engineering from PESITM Shivamogga can pursue roles as software engineer, systems engineer, application developer, cloud engineer, and full-stack developer. PESITM’s placement cell connects graduates with 260+ recruiters in IT services and IT services sectors.

Ques. What is the admission process for BE Lateral Entry at PESITM Shivamogga?

Ans. Admission to BE Lateral Entry at PESITM Shivamogga is through the Karnataka DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by KEA. Eligible diploma holders register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in, appear for DCET, and participate in centralised counselling for seat allotment to Semester 3 of the BE programme. Management-quota seats are filled directly by PESITM.

Ques. What is the placement record at PESITM Shivamogga?

Ans. PESITM Shivamogga has a strong placement record with a highest package of INR 12 LPA and an average around INR 6 LPA. More than 260 companies recruit from campus, including Accenture, TCS, Infosys, HCL, and Genpact.

PESITM BE {Lateral} Computer Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

PESITM Shivamogga BE Lateral Computer Engineering Fees

PESITM Shivamogga BE Lateral Computer Engineering Admission 2026

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

PESITM Shivamogga BE Lateral Computer Engineering Scholarships 2026

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PESITM Shivamogga BE Lateral Computer Engineering FAQs

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