Colleges

• Candidate should have passed in two years Pre-University Examination or it's equivalent with 45% marks in aggregate in Physics, Mathematics (Biology, Chemistry, Electronics, and Computer Science any one of these subjects is optional for the third subject) (for SC/ST 40%) 
• Lateral Entry for Diploma/B.Sc holders (Karnataka Students only) The students who passed their diploma course in Karnataka are eligible to join directly to the second year B.E. course. They are required to apply directly to the Director of Technical Education, Karnataka and no management seats are allowed under this category.

Academic Requirements and Selection Criteria:

Candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent course in English as one of the languages of study with a minimum of 45% and above (40% in case of SC/ST, Category I, 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B) aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Computer/ Electronics(anyone)as an optional subject from a recognized board.

For Diploma Holders (Lateral Entry to II year engineering):

Diploma Holders in engineering with an aggregate minimum of 45% marks and above (40% in case of SC/ ST and Backward Classes of Karnataka) taken together in all the subjects of the final year (V and VI sem) conducted by the Board of Technical Examination, Government of Karnataka or its equivalent, are eligible for admission to the corresponding branch of II year engineering. Candidates must have taken the Common Entrance Test (DCET) conducted by the K-CET Cell for diploma students. Seats will be allotted by the K-CET Cell through a centralized counseling process.