Dayananda Sagar University B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) is possible via entrance exams like KCET, DSAT, COMED-K, or through the management quota. The DSAT, organized by the college, has a high success rate of 95%, with fees about double those of KCET students. For Karnataka students, the fee is approximately INR 93,000, whereas it's nearly INR 2 lakhs for students from outside Karnataka. Management fees vary, often around INR 4 to 6 lakhs per annum, including an initial donation fee of about INR 10 lakhs.

DSU offers four engineering programs: CSE, ECE, MECH, and Aeronautical, with a KCET cutoff that is accessible to average students. The faculty is highly qualified, with a significant portion holding Ph.D.s and M.Tech degrees from prestigious institutions like IISc, IITs, and NITs. The college has a strong placement program with companies like Amazon, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, and Mercedes-Benz regularly recruiting. The placement rate is between 80-90%, sometimes reaching 96%. The highest salary package recently was 52 LPA, with average offers between 6-10 LPA.

From the 6th semester, students are eligible for campus placements, with over 250 companies visiting annually. DSU supports career growth through internships and development opportunities, with initiatives like Derbi Foundation offering stipends up to Rs. 15,000 per month. The Government of Karnataka provides amounts such as Rs. 20,000 for backward class students and Rs. 50,000 for SC-ST students. Fee structures vary: KCET fees range from Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 per year, DSAT is around Rs. 2,40,000 to Rs. 3,45,000 per year, and COMEDK fees are about Rs. 2,68,000.

Hostel fees range from Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 2,00,000 annually.