Compare SIT Mangalore vs AJ Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mangalore

The Government of Karnataka conducts the Common Entrance Test (CET) through the Karnataka Examination Authority. The KEA conducts the examination every year for four subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology. A candidate who wants to get admission in engineering courses appears for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics exams. As per the CET ranking, G students can select the college at the time of CET online counselling. 

The Karnataka Private Medical & Dental Colleges Association, namely "Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka" COMEDK conducts an entrance examination (UGET) for all students irrespective of state. Based on the rank, the students have an option to select the college of their choice during counselling.

Pass in 2nd PUC/12th Std/equivalent examination with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/Bio Technology/Biology/ Technical Vocational Subjects / Computer Science/ Information Technology / Informatics Practices / Agriculture / Engineering Graphics / Business Studies, and obtained 45% marks in the above subjects taken together. In case of candidates belonging to Karnataka SC/ST and other backward classes (Category 1, 2A, 2B, 3,A and 3B), the minimum marks for eligibility will be 40% in aggregate in optional subjects in the qualifying examination.

Lateral Entry

Candidates who have passed a three-year Diploma in Engineering with a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in the final year are eligible for lateral entry. As part of their course, such candidates will have to study additional subjects as prescribed by the University.  

Candidates must have passed the second year Pre-University (PUC) or XII standard or equivalent examinations with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics, or any other subject specified by KEA rules. Candidates must secure at least 45% aggregate marks in these optional subjects and must have studied English as one of the languages.

For candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) specified in the relevant Government order, the minimum aggregate marks in optional subjects are 40%. This relaxation in academic eligibility applies only to Karnataka candidates in these categories. A CET score is required for seats under the Government or minority quota, and a limited number of seats are reserved for NRI candidates.

Lateral Entry:

Candidates qualified with a three-year diploma in engineering and a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in the final year are eligible for lateral entry into the third semester. These candidates will need to study additional subjects as prescribed by the university.