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.

A candidate who has passed the Q. E. with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with Chemistry / Bio‐Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer Science as optional subjects with English as one of the languages of study and obtained an aggregate minimum of 45% marks in the optional subjects in the Q. E. is eligible for Engineering / Technology courses. 40% of marks in Q. E. in case of SC, ST, Category‐I and OBC (2A, 2B, 3A and 3B) Category candidates. Provided that, the marks obtained by the candidate in Bio‐Technology / Biology / Electronics / Computer Science in the Q. E., will be considered in place of Chemistry, in case the marks obtained in Chemistry is less for the required aggregate percentage, only for the purpose of determination of eligibility and not for the purpose of determination of rank, in respect of Engineering / Technology courses.

Based on the performance of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects in both Common Entrance Test and the Qualifying Examination by taking the marks in equal proportions, the Engineering rank list will be prepared and published.