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.

Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Technical Vocational subject/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Informatics Practices/ Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics/ Business Studies. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) in the above subjects taken together. OR Passed Diploma (in Engineering and Technology) examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category), subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted.