Bachelor of Engineering [BE]
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Don Bosco Institute of Technology for the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Communication Engineering) program vary based on the admission quota. Tuition for students entering through the KCET quota ranges from INR 60,000 to INR 109,000 annually, while management quota fees range between INR 180,000 and INR 300,000 per year. In addition to tuition, additional charges include a college fee of INR 20,000, lab fees of INR 10,000, and VTU fees of approximately INR 4,720 to INR 10,610.
Management quota admissions require an initial refundable deposit of INR 100,000 to secure a seat, refundable after the first-year tuition payment. The SSP scholarship is available, offering financial assistance ranging from INR 20,000 to INR 70,000 depending on the category. Hostel fees have seen an increase from INR 100,000 to INR 110,000 annually. Examination fees of approximately INR 2,000 per semester are additional and not included in the tuition fee.
About Bachelor of Engineering [BE]
Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bengaluru offers a four-year full-time Bachelor of Engineering affiliated to VTU and approved by AICTE, across nine branches from core Civil, Mechanical, and EEE to emerging AI and ML, AI and Data Science, and IoT with Cyber Security. Run from the 36-acre Kumbalagodu campus on Mysore Road, total fees range from INR 5,20,000 to INR 11,24,000, with admission through KCET and COMEDK UGET.
DBIT Bangalore BE admissions for 2026-27 are underway. With KCET and COMEDK UGET 2026 results declared, KEA counselling and seat allotment is in progress through July 2026, and classes commence in August 2026.
Key Points
- Nine BE branches spanning core and emerging engineering disciplines.
- Emerging tracks in AI and ML, AI and Data Science, and IoT with Cyber Security.
- Eight-semester curriculum with laboratory work, mini-projects, and a final-year capstone.
- An active placement cell supports final-year industry recruitment.
DBIT Bangalore BE Fees 2026
Total fees vary by branch over the four-year duration, with core branches the most affordable and Computer Science the highest.
| Branch | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| Civil, EEE, Mechanical | INR 5,20,000 |
| AI and Data Science | INR 9,00,000 |
| ECE, IoT and Cyber Security, Information Science | INR 9,20,000 |
| AI and ML | INR 10,00,000 |
| Computer Science | INR 11,24,000 |
- Hostel and mess charges are payable separately from the total.
- Fees are subject to change, verify with official sources before admission.
DBIT Bangalore BE Admission 2026
Admission runs through KCET for the government quota and COMEDK UGET for the COMEDK quota, with management seats filled directly by the institute. Seat allotment follows centralised counselling.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Examination | April 23 and 24, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET 2026 Examination | May 9, 2026 |
| KEA Counselling and Seat Allotment | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCET | Feb 27, 2026 | April 23 and 24, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| COMEDK UGET | March 23, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- A third subject from Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, or Electronics, with minimum 45 percent aggregate, or 40 percent for SC/ST/OBC in Karnataka.
- Valid KCET or COMEDK UGET rank for government and COMEDK quota seats.
Admission Process
- KCET route: register at kea.kar.nic.in for counselling.
- COMEDK route: register at comedk.org and select DBIT.
- Management quota: apply directly at dbit.co.in.
- Attend counselling and report with original documents after seat allotment.
✓ Opt for this if
- You hold a valid KCET or COMEDK UGET rank.
- You want emerging branches like AI and ML or IoT security.
- You prefer a Bengaluru campus near tech recruiters.
- You want core branches at an affordable fee.
✗ Skip if
- You target IIT or NIT national-level branding.
- You want guaranteed high-package product-company placements.
- You prefer a central-city campus over Mysore Road.
- You seek branches not offered among the nine here.
DBIT Bangalore BE Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST students |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Specially-abled students, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
- Apply for government scholarships through the respective state and national portals.
DBIT Bangalore BE FAQs
Ques. Which BE branch at DBIT is the most and least expensive?
Ans. Computer Science is the highest at INR 11,24,000 for four years, while Civil, EEE, and Mechanical are the lowest at INR 5,20,000. The AI and ML branch totals INR 10,00,000.
Ques. Does DBIT offer a management quota for BE admission?
Ans. Yes. Besides the KCET and COMEDK quotas, candidates can take management quota seats by applying directly at dbit.co.in, without going through centralised counselling.
Ques. How do the two AI branches at DBIT differ in cost?
Ans. AI and ML totals INR 10,00,000 while AI and Data Science totals INR 9,00,000 over four years. Both are full-time VTU-affiliated programmes on the same campus.
Ques. Are all nine BE branches taught on the same campus?
Ans. Yes. Every branch runs from the 36-acre Kumbalagodu campus on Mysore Road, Bengaluru, across an eight-semester full-time schedule.
Ques. Can students without Chemistry apply to DBIT BE?
Ans. Yes. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory, but the third subject can be Biology, Computer Science, or Electronics instead of Chemistry.