Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davanagere began in 1979 as a government-aided engineering college and now operates autonomously. The Bapuji Educational Association manages the institute, which is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. It is approved by AICTE, has NBA accreditation for selected programmes and holds an A grade from NAAC. VTU granted the college autonomous status in January 2024.

BIET Davanagere is among Central Karnataka's oldest engineering institutions and has provided technical education for more than four decades. It is not listed in the published NIRF Engineering rankings. The campus on Shamanur Road, Davanagere, offers engineering, management, computer applications and research programmes.

  • BE with 13 branches and 1,480 seats: Students can choose CSE, AI/ML, ECE, EEE, ISE, Civil, Mechanical, Data Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Business Systems, Computer Science and Design or Textile Technology.
  • M.Tech in 5 specialisations: The options are AI and Data Science, Cyber Security, Environmental Engineering, Sensor Technology and IoT, and Structural Engineering.
  • MBA: This management course runs for 2 years.
  • MCA with 180 seats: The computer applications programme has a duration of 2 years.
  • PhD: VTU recognises research programmes in 13 engineering and science disciplines at BIET.

Under the government KCET quota, the annual BE fee is INR 2.35 Lakhs for CSE, AI/ML, ECE and ISE. Civil, EEE, Mechanical, Biotechnology, Chemical and related branches charge INR 1.18 Lakhs per year. The total fee is INR 1.70 Lakhs for M.Tech and INR 1.70 Lakhs for MCA. Eligible students can seek support through 32 government, corporate-CSR and private-trust scholarship schemes facilitated by the institute.

BIET Davanagere Courses and Fees

BIET Davanagere provides undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education in engineering, management and computer applications. The table gives the 2026 government-quota fee schedule. A BE degree takes 4 years to complete.

Programme Duration Government Quota Fee
BE in CSE, AI/ML, ECE or ISE 4 years INR 2.35 Lakhs per year
BE in Civil, EEE, Mechanical, Biotechnology or Chemical Engineering 4 years INR 1.18 Lakhs per year
BE in Data Science or Textile Technology 4 years INR 6.01 Lakhs in total
M.Tech in any specialisation 2 years INR 1.70 Lakhs in total
MBA 2 years INR 1.17 Lakhs in total
MCA 2 years INR 1.70 Lakhs in total
PhD Minimum 3 years INR 1.46 Lakhs in total

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Government aid keeps the KCET-quota charges at BIET among the lower fee levels for autonomous engineering colleges in Karnataka. Under the state's tiered structure for newer, high-demand disciplines, CSE and ECE carry higher fees. Hostel charges can reach INR 80,000 per year for boys and INR 70,000 per year for girls.

BIET Davanagere Admission Process

Admission routes differ by programme and quota. BE seats are distributed through KCET, COMEDK UGET and direct management admission, while Karnataka PGCET is used for specified postgraduate seats. PhD applicants must qualify through VTU's entrance process.

BE Admission

Of the regular BE seats, 45% are assigned through the KCET government quota, 30% through COMEDK UGET and 25% through the management quota. KEA conducts counselling for every government-quota seat.

  • KCET eligibility: Applicants must have completed 10+2 or an equivalent qualification with Physics, Mathematics and one qualifying third subject from Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics or Biology. The minimum score is 45% for the General category and 40% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC applicants.
  • COMEDK eligibility: The academic requirements match the KCET conditions, but this route is for students seeking a seat at BIET through their COMEDK rank.
  • Selection stages: Students obtain a KCET or COMEDK rank, register online, enter their course and college choices, receive provisional allotment from KEA or COMEDK, complete document verification at BIET Davanagere and then join the institute.

BIET uses institution code E062 in KCET counselling and E021 in COMEDK counselling. The college directly manages admissions under its management quota. Admission queries may be sent to admissions@bietdvg.edu.

Programme-wise Admission Channels

Programme Government Quota Management Quota
BE in all branches KCET rank through KEA, 45% of seats COMEDK UGET, 30%, and direct management admission, 25%
BE Lateral Entry DCET, also called Diploma CET, through KEA Direct management admission
M.Tech PGCET through KEA, 80% of seats 20% of seats
MCA PGCET through KEA, 50% of seats 50% of seats
PhD VTU PhD Entrance Test VTU PhD Entrance Test

M.Tech, MCA and MBA Admission

M.Tech has 114 seats across 5 specialisations, with Karnataka PGCET filling 80% of them. MCA has an intake of 180 students divided between the government and management quotas, and PGCET is the entrance route for its government seats. The college manages MBA admission. For a PG programme, an applicant needs a relevant BE, BCA, B.Sc or B.Com degree from a VTU-recognised institution with at least 50% aggregate marks.

PhD Admission

Applicants enter the PhD programmes through the VTU PhD Entrance Test. BIET has research centres in 13 disciplines and requires a postgraduate degree with at least 55% aggregate marks. Research can be pursued either full-time or part-time under supervisors recognised by VTU.

BIET Davanagere Cutoff

The CSE cutoff changes each year according to the number of applicants and available seats. For General-category candidates, the usual KCET closing-rank band is shown below.

Course Category Typical KCET Closing Rank
BE Computer Science and Engineering General 15,000 to 35,000

BIET Davanagere Placements

A dedicated Training and Placement Cell coordinates recruitment for graduating BE and PG students. CSE, ECE and ISE account for the largest placement volumes. Most recruiters come from the information technology and electronics fields, while opportunities also span ITES, BFSI, manufacturing and government PSUs.

Recent BE placement seasons recorded a highest salary package between INR 16 LPA and INR 18 LPA. The average package stood between INR 5 LPA and INR 6 LPA, and 80% to 85% of registered students secured placements.

Note: Verified NIRF placement figures were unavailable. Students should confirm the latest recruitment statistics with the BIET Training and Placement Cell.

BIET Davanagere Campus and Infrastructure

The BIET Davanagere campus is situated on Shamanur Road in Davanagere, Karnataka. Its facilities support 13 engineering and science departments through separate academic and administrative blocks, a central library, computer centres and laboratories for individual departments.

Students also have access to Wi-Fi, sports facilities and a central seminar hall. Separate accommodation is provided for male and female students on or near the campus. Hostel fees are capped at INR 80,000 per year for boys and INR 70,000 per year for girls, including basic amenities and accommodation. Selected BE programmes hold NBA accreditation. Since becoming autonomous in January 2024, BIET has been able to prepare its own syllabus and assessment system instead of following the standard VTU curriculum in full.

BIET Davanagere Scholarships

Students at BIET Davanagere can apply for 32 scholarship schemes offered by government bodies, corporate CSR programmes and private trusts. The scholarship office helps eligible students identify suitable schemes, prepare documents and submit their applications.

Scholarship Eligibility Coverage
Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship SC or ST students from Karnataka who study in a government-aided college and meet the income ceiling Tuition-fee reimbursement
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students SC or ST students whose annual family income is below INR 2.5 Lakhs Full tuition fee and maintenance allowance
Corporate-CSR Scholarships Students who satisfy the merit and financial-need rules of the individual company scheme Part of the tuition fee
Private Trust Scholarships Karnataka-domicile students who can show financial need Partial fee payment or maintenance support

After joining BIET, students should contact the scholarship office to find the schemes for which they qualify and apply before each programme's deadline.

BIET Davanagere vs SSIT Tumkur vs NIE Mysuru

BIET Davanagere, SSIT Tumkur and NIE Mysuru are government-aided autonomous engineering colleges affiliated with VTU. They attract many of the same KCET applicants from Central and South Karnataka who want an established institution with regulated fees. Their main differences are location, year of establishment and programme mix.

Parameter BIET Davanagere SSIT Tumkur NIE Mysuru
Location Davanagere, Karnataka Tumkur, Karnataka Mysuru, Karnataka
Year Established 1979 2001 1946
VTU Autonomous Status Yes, since January 2024 Yes Yes
NAAC Grade A A A+
Total BE Seats 1,480 Comparable range Comparable range
Annual Government-Quota Fee for BE CSE INR 2.35 Lakhs Comparable range Comparable range
Admission Route KCET, COMEDK and management quota KCET, COMEDK and management quota KCET, COMEDK and management quota

Founded in 1946, NIE Mysuru is the oldest institution in this group and has the higher NAAC A+ grade. SSIT Tumkur is positioned for students from the Bengaluru-Tumkur corridor, while BIET Davanagere has the largest BE intake of the three. Students can compare their KCET rank, preferred city and required programme before choosing among them.

BIET Davanagere FAQs

Ques. Is BIET Davanagere fully government-run?

Ans. No. BIET Davanagere is an autonomous, government-aided engineering institute managed by the Bapuji Educational Association. State grant-in-aid helps regulate its fees, but it is not a government college. Regular admissions are divided among KCET with 45% of seats, COMEDK UGET with 30% and the management quota with 25%.

Ques. How many students can join the BE programmes at BIET Davanagere?

Ans. The 13 BE branches together have 1,480 seats. The allocation consists of 45% through KCET, 30% through COMEDK UGET and 25% through the management quota, along with a 5% supernumerary quota. The KCET institution code for BIET is E062.

Ques. Which KCET rank range usually closes CSE admission at BIET Davanagere?

Ans. For General-category applicants, the CSE closing rank generally lies between 15,000 and 35,000. The exact figure changes with the applicant pool and number of available seats each year. KEA publishes the official round-wise KCET 2026 closing ranks at kea.kar.nic.in.

Ques. How much does a government-quota BE CSE seat at BIET cost?

Ans. Government-quota students in CSE, AI/ML, ECE and ISE pay INR 2.35 Lakhs each year, making the 4-year total INR 9.40 Lakhs. For Civil, EEE and Mechanical, the corresponding annual charge is INR 1.18 Lakhs.

Ques. Which accreditations and approvals does BIET Davanagere hold?

Ans. BIET Davanagere has a NAAC A grade, AICTE approval and NBA accreditation for selected engineering programmes. VTU awarded it autonomous status in January 2024.

Ques. Can BIET Davanagere students stay in a college hostel?

Ans. Yes. Separate hostel facilities are available for boys and girls. Charges, including accommodation and basic amenities, are up to INR 80,000 per year for boys and up to INR 70,000 per year for girls.

Ques. Which M.Tech specialisations are available at BIET Davanagere?

Ans. The five choices are AI and Data Science, Cyber Security, Environmental Engineering, Sensor Technology and IoT, and Structural Engineering. Together they have 114 seats, with 80% assigned through the PGCET government quota and 20% through the management quota. The complete 2-year M.Tech fee is INR 1.70 Lakhs.