Bachelors of Engineering (B.E. Lateral Entry) at KLE Technological University

Bachelors of Engineering (B.E. Lateral Entry) at KLE Technological University in Hubli, Karnataka is a 3-year undergraduate programme in the Bachelor of Technology family. The total fee on record is ₹1.19 lakh – ₹10.46 lakh, which works out to about ₹40,000 a year.

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

KLE Technological University is a private institute, founded in 1947. This page brings together what is on record for this course at KLE Technological University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at KLE Technological University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with KLE Technological University before you pay anything.

For admission to Bachelors of Engineering (B.E. Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check KLE Technological University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to KLE Technological University on its website (www.kletech.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show a highest package of ₹44 lakh at KLE Technological University. 584 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Bachelors of Engineering (B.E. Lateral Entry) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.5 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

KLE Technological University runs 11 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Automation and Robotics Engineering
• B.E. in Biotechnology
• B.E. in Electronics and Communication (Industry Integrated)
• B.E. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design & Technology)
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering ( Artificial Intelligence )

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Bachelors of Engineering (B.E. Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.19 lakh – ₹10.46 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does KLE Technological University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Hubli?