Admission 2026–27 at Dayananda Sagar College
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), established in 1979, is a well-known private engineering institution located in Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru. The college holds autonomous status under VTU and is NAAC A accredited. Admissions for 2026–27 are open across B.E., M.Tech, MCA and MBA programmes.
Why DSCE is a Good Choice
- Large, green campus with well-equipped laboratories and library.
- Strong placement activity across engineering streams.
- Healthy entry-level fee structure compared to the Tier-1 private colleges.
- Active student chapters and industry partnerships.
Management Quota Guidance at DSCE
Roughly 25% of the sanctioned seats at DSCE are filled under the Management Quota, offering an alternative admission route for students with moderate entrance exam ranks.
- Open to candidates from all Indian states.
- Admission based on eligibility and seat availability.
- Fee structure is higher than KCET / COMEDK but varies by branch.
DSCE Admission Process (Management Quota)
- Share your profile with us via phone or the enquiry form.
- Counselling call — branch suitability and fee planning.
- Provisional offer and document verification.
- Fee remittance and admission confirmation.
- Joining letter and academic orientation.
Admission Quotas at DSCE
1. KCET Quota (≈45% of seats)
- Karnataka domicile candidates only.
- Lowest fee structure.
- Merit-based allocation via KEA counselling.
2. COMEDK Quota (≈30% of seats)
- Open to students from all Indian states.
- Moderate fee structure.
- Centralised COMEDK online counselling.
3. Management Quota (≈25% of seats)
- Direct admission via the college management.
- For candidates with moderate ranks seeking a seat at DSCE.
- Branch-wise fee pricing.
B.E. Courses & Fees at DSCE (2026–27)
DSCE follows three distinct fee structures based on admission quota. Figures below are indicative for 2026–27.
1. Management Quota — Indicative Fees (₹ Lakhs)
| # | B.E. Branch | Yr 1 | Yr 2 | Yr 3 | Yr 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science & Engineering | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 39 |
| 2 | CSE (AI & Machine Learning) | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
| 3 | Information Science & Engineering | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 29 |
| 4 | Electronics & Communication (ECE) | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 24 |
| 5 | Biotechnology | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 |
| 6 | Mechanical / Civil / EEE | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 7 | Industrial Engineering & Management | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 14 |
| 8 | Chemical Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
2. COMEDK Quota — Indicative Fees
- Approximately ₹2.6 Lakh per year across all B.E. branches.
- Four-year total ≈ ₹10.4 Lakh.
3. KCET Quota — Indicative Fees
- Approximately ₹1.1 Lakh per year — lowest of the three channels.
- Four-year total ≈ ₹4.4 Lakh.
Eligibility Criteria & Entrance Exams
Eligibility varies by admission channel. A candidate may qualify under one, two or all three channels.
KCET — Eligibility
- 2nd PUC / Class 12 / equivalent pass.
- Physics & Mathematics compulsory plus one of Chemistry / Biotechnology / Biology / Computer Science.
- Minimum 45% (General) or 40% (SC/ST/OBC Karnataka).
- Karnataka domicile required.
- Valid KCET rank.
COMEDK UGET — Eligibility
- Class 12 pass with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
- Minimum 45% (General) / 40% (SC/ST/OBC).
- Open to all Indian states.
- Valid COMEDK UGET score.
Management Quota — Eligibility
- Class 12 with minimum 50% in Physics and Mathematics separately.
- Must have appeared for KCET / COMEDK / JEE Main 2026.
- Basic qualification sufficient — high rank not mandatory.
- Open to all Indian states.
Placement Highlights — 2025 Cycle
- Highest package offered was approximately ₹28 LPA.
- Average B.E. package was around ₹7–8 LPA.
- A healthy number of companies visit for placements every year.
- IT services firms form a consistent recruiter base.
- CSE, ISE and ECE see the strongest placement activity.
- Placement cell organises regular mock interviews and technical training.
- Internship-to-offer pipeline active through the final year.
Top Recruiters
Student Reviews — 2026–27 Session
Frequently Asked Questions — DSCE
CSE, Information Science, CSE (AI/ML) and ECE are the most in-demand branches at DSCE.
Fees range from approximately ₹12 Lakh (Chemical) to ₹39 Lakh (CSE) for the four-year B.E. programme under management quota.
Approximately ₹2.6 Lakh per year across B.E. branches under COMEDK quota.
DSCE operates from a large green campus in Kumaraswamy Layout with well-equipped laboratories, a central library and sports infrastructure.
The highest offer in the 2025 cycle was approximately ₹28 LPA. Average B.E. package was around ₹7–8 LPA.