Searching for a good college can be a tiring process. Especially when it comes to Engineering Courses, the number of colleges we have are numerous. To make your search easier, we often upload articles about the Best Educational Institutions. Here I will be giving you the information and details about one of the oldest and top-ranked Engineering colleges in Karnataka, The Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore.

While going through this article, you will learn about the courses available, admission procedures, eligibility criteria, college facilities, fee structure, and much more.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore Overview

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) Bangalore is an autonomous Institution which was established in the year 1979. The Institution is run by the Mahatma Gandhi Vidya Peetha Trust (MGVP). The MGVP Educational Trust was promoted by the Late Shri. R. Dayananda Sagar in 1960. The trust manages 28 educational institutions now.

The Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore is spread across 23 acres of land. And the Institution has the Best modern infrastructure, like laboratories with state-of-the-art, Machines and equipment. Wi-fi enabled campus with a large bandwidth internet facility, Central Library etc.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore provides different branches of engineering. There are 18 UG courses and 13 PG courses, and it also has 20 Research Centres in other branches of Engineering for PhD under the VTU. NBA also accredits these various courses.

Key Highlights

Name	Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore
Email	admissions@dayanandasagar.edu
Address	Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Shavige Malleswara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore, Pincode: 560111
Website	https://www.dsce.edu.in/
Establishment year	1979
Country	India
State	Karnataka
City	Bangalore
College Type	Autonomous
Affiliated to	Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
Approved by	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) University Grants Commission (UGC)
Accreditation	National Board of Accreditation (NBA) NAAC with an A Grade
Study Mode	Regular/ Full-time
Hostel	Both Boys and Girls

 

Vision

• To provide high-quality education in a technical field with a focus on Innovation and research based on the development of sustainable and inclusive Technology for the betterment of society.

Mission

• To create an environment that enhances creativity and innovation in terms of excellence.
• To bring up the mentality of teamwork in the students to transform the individuals into professionals with responsibility and commitment to society.
• To make the students ready for the challenging world where technology keeps changing day by day. And make them understand the importance of Inclusive and sustainable technologies.

Why choose Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore?

• The Best faculties who take responsibility for mentoring students through personal attention, paving the way for the career growth of the students. 
• The faculties of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore are research-oriented, having a vast number of projects from many agencies like  Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), AICTE, Defense R & D organizations, etc.
• The students from the Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore secure the highest grades and ranks every year.
• The Institution is recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
• Signed memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with leading Research Organizations & Industries, which will help in the training and placements of the students.
• Student clubs and Professional society activities in all departments of Engineering to strengthen Institute-Industry interactions.
• The College often conducts International level and National level Seminars, Workshops & Faculty Development Programmes etc., to improve the knowledge and skills of its students as well as its faculties.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore Admission

Admission Procedure

1st Year M.Tech PGCET

• Get the allotment order from KEA.
• The candidates must report at the Admission Section in the Library block.
• On the back of the DD, note down the Name, Mobile Number, and Branch name.
• Hand over the DD to the cashier.
• The fees can also be paid through a Debit card at the library Block.
• Once the DD is submitted to the cashier, fill out the application form.
• Entry the application form and take a printout.
• The candidates and the parents should sign in and submit the necessary documents.
• Obtain the acknowledgement of the documents submitted by the admission authorities.
• Collect the fee receipt from the cashier.

For 1st Year B.E. CET/COMEDK Quota

• Obtain the allotment order from the CET/ COMEDK Counselling.
• The students must report at the Admission Section in the Library block.
• On the back of the DD to be paid, note down the Name, Mobile Number and Branch name.
• Give the DD to the cashier.
• The fees can also be delivered through a Debit card.
• Once the DD is submitted, fill out the application form.
• Fill out the application form and take a printout.
• The students and their parents should sign in and submit the documents required.
• Get an acknowledgement of the papers submitted from the admission authorities.
• Collect the paid fee receipt from the cashier.

For Management Quota

• The candidates who are seeking admission to the PG or UG program are required to send the request to the Institute.
• The program of their choice should be included while mailing.
• In the case of Bachelor of Engineering or M.Tech, the branch should be added in the mail as well.
• The candidate can also visit the Admission hall on campus.
• All the required documents should be carried out during the process.
• Carry soft and hard copies of the documents required.
• The management office will get back to you.

M.Sc. Engineering/PhD

• The admission criteria for PhD are through synopsis selection.
• University Level Research Aptitude Test (ULRAT) is organised by the VTU.
• For affiliated research centres, an interview is conducted by VTU.
• All eligible candidates are called for a written entrance test.
• Once the exam is cleared, the candidate is free to attend an interview. 
• There will be an interview conducted.
• The selection will be based on performance in that interview.
• For M.Sc. In engineering, a Bachelor’s degree in the field chosen is required. 

Eligibility Criteria

Diploma in Engineering

• Pass SSLC or its equivalent examination with a minimum of 35% in aggregate.
• Candidates under the Karnataka category should have studied in Karnataka for at least five years.

For Lateral Entry:

• The candidate must have passed the PUC examination with Physics & Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Biology / Mathematics.
• The student must have passed 10+2 Science with Maths as one of the subjects or 10+2 Science with Technical Vocational subject.
• SSLC + Two years ITI with appropriate Trade are eligible for admission to second-year diploma courses of the program.

B.E Programs

• For undergraduate programs, college admission is through the entrance test.
• Common Entrance Test (CET), Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK), etc.,  are conducted by the  Karnataka Government.
• Candidates with good rankings are considered for admission.
• A pass in 10+2 or PUC or equivalent examination on the first attempt with Mathematics & Physics as compulsory subjects along with English as one of the languages.
• The candidate must get 45 % aggregate marks in Physics, Maths & any one of the subjects: Computer Science / Electronics, Chemistry / Biology.
• For the Candidates who belong to Karnataka SC, ST & other backward categories (Cat-1, 2A, 2B, 3A & 3B), the minimum marks should be 40% aggregate in the optional subjects.

M.Tech Programs

• Should pass in B.Tech or B.E. equivalent examination.
• By the university, a written test is conducted for candidates.
• A rank list is obtained on the marks.
• Based on this, the student will appear for admission.
• The admission process is carried out through a single-window counseling process.
• The first preference is given to candidates with valid PGCET/GATE scores.
• They will be considered for seat selection in the counseling process, then university rank holders.
• Pass in the B.E. / B. Tech examination with a minimum of 50% marks in total.
• For admission to M-Tech, A.M.I.E (Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers) qualification in separate branches shall be equivalent to B.E/  B. Tech courses of VTU.

M.Sc. Engineering/PhD

• Clear the University Level Research Aptitude Test (ULRAT) organized by the VTU.
• Attend the interview conducted by the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).
• Attend and qualify for the written entrance test.
• Once the exam is cleared, the candidate is free to attend an interview conducted by the university. 
• The candidate should pass the interview conducted by the panel.
• A Bachelor’s degree in the field chosen is required For M.Sc. Engineering.
• The applicants must have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in either the Master’s Degree examination or Bachelor’s Degree Examination.
• For the candidates belonging to SC/ST or any other category, a Relaxation to the extent of 10% is allowed.

Admission through Management Quota

B.E Programs

• All the candidates should pass the PUC with a minimum of 50% marks in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (PCM).
• The candidates must pass these subjects individually, as Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.

Documents Required

Undergraduate Courses

• Original 10th Marklist.
• Original 12th Marklist.
• Transfer Certificate.
• DCET Admission Order (For Lateral Entry).
• Originals of Diploma Marklist for all semesters (For Lateral Entry).
• Copy of Allotment letter of UG entrance examination.
• Relevant category certificates if the seat is claimed under any category like Income/ Rural/ Sports/ Hyderabad Karnataka / Kannada Medium etc.
• Original copy of Admission order issued by COMEDK. (For COMEDK Admission).
• Copy of student’s Aadhaar card.
• Migration Certificate for Non-Karnataka Candidates.
• One recent passport-size photograph with name and branch written on the back.
• Three Copies of the Parent’s Pan Card.

Postgraduate Courses

• Copy of Allotment letter of PG (KEA) entrance examination.
• Original 10th Marklist.
• Original 12th Marklist.
• Original Diploma Marklist.
• Original UG Marklist.
• Transfer Certificate.
• Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC).
• Recent passport-size photograph with name and branch written on the back.
• Copy of Pan card of Parents.

Note: 

• All the above-mentioned documents should be submitted in three copies. 
• All the original documents must be scanned in color (PDF Format) within 1 MB. 
• The scanned documents should be ready in a pen drive or mobile phone for the student login upload.
• Scan a passport-size photo within 500 Kb.

Courses Offered at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering 

Below are the details regarding the courses provided at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore, including the programs and the duration of each class.

No	Course	Duration
1	Diploma in Engineering	3 years (6 Semesters)
2	Diploma in Engineering (Lateral Entry)	2 years (4 Semesters)
3	Bachelor of Engineering	4 years (8 Semesters)
4	Master in Technology (M. Tech)	2 years (4 Semesters)
5	Doctoral/ Research Programmes	4 Years
6	M. Sc (Engineering) by Research	Upto 5 years from the date of registration

• Diploma programs 

Sl. No	Course
1	Civil
2	Computer Science
3	Electrical and Electronics
4	Electronics & Communication
5	Information Science
6	Mechanical

• B.E. programs

Sl. No	Name of the Course
1	B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering
2	B.E. in Automobile Engineering
3	B.E. in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
4	B.E. in Bio-Technology
5	B.E. in Chemical Engineering
6	B.E. in Civil Engineering
7	B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering
8	B.E. in Computer Science & Design
9	B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)
10	B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science)
11	B.E. in Computer Science & Business Systems
12	B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
13	B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering
14	B.E. in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
15	B.E. in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
16	B.E. in Information Science & Engineering
17	B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
18	B.E. in Medical Electronics

• M.Tech programs

No	Branch	Name of the Course
1	Mechanical Engineering	Computer Integrated Manufacturing
2		Design Engineering
3	Information Science Engineering	Computer Network Engineering
4	Computer Science Engineering	Computer Science Engineering
5	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	Digital Communication & Networks Engineering
6	Electronics & Communication Engineering	Digital Electronics and Communication
7		VLSI and Embedded Systems
8	Civil Engineering	Highway Technology
9		Structural Engineering
10	Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering	Micro Electronics & Control System
11	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	Power Electronics

• Research Centers

Sl. No	Centers
1	Aeronautical Engineering
2	Automobile Engineering
3	Biotechnology
4	Chemical Engineering
5	Civil Engineering
6	Computer Science & Engineering
7	Construction Technology & Management
8	Electrical & Electronics Engineering
9	Electronics & Communication Engineering
10	Information Science & Engineering
11	Electronics And Instrumentation Engineering
12	Mechanical Engineering
13	Medical Electronics
14	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
15	Engineering Chemistry
16	Engineering Mathematics
17	Engineering Physics
18	Master of Business Administration
19	Master of Computer Applications

 

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore Fee Structure

Given below are the details regarding the Fee Structure (In Indian Rupees) at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore for all the courses and types of admission. 

Diploma in Engineering

Sl. No	Course	Fee Per Annum
1	Civil	Rs. 61821/-
2	Computer Science	Rs. 61821/-
3	Electrical and Electronics	Rs. 61821/-
4	Electronics & Communication	Rs. 61821/-
5	Information Science	Rs. 61821/-
6	Mechanical	Rs. 61821/-

1st Year M.Tech PGCET Fee Structure 

Tuition Fees	A fee paid at KEA	College Fees (A)	Eligibility Fees (B)	Total Fee to be Paid
77,310/-	77,310/-	44,326/-	0	For Students in Karnataka:  44,326/-
		44,326/-	1,500/-	For Students Outside Karnataka:  45,826/-
		44,326/-	11,500/-	For Students Outside India:  55,826/-

Engineering KEA / DCET 

Tuition Fees	Fee paid at KEA	Skill Lab Fees (A)	Eligibility Fees (B)	Total Fee to be Paid
83,026/-	83,026/-	20,000/-	0	For Students in Karnataka:  20,000/-
		20,000/-	1,500/-	For Students Outside Karnataka:  21,500/-
		20,000/-	11,500/-	For Students Outside India:  31,500/-

1st Year Engineering KEA / CET

Tuition Fees	The fee paid at KEA	Skill Lab Fees (A)	Eligibility Fees (B)	Total Fee to be Paid
91,796/-	91,796/-	20,000/-	0	For Students in Karnataka:  20,000/-
		20,000/-	1,500/-	For Students Outside Karnataka:  21,500/-
		20,000/-	11,500/-	For Students Outside India:  31,500/-

1st Year Engineering COMED-K 

Tuition Fees	The fee paid at KEA	Skill Lab Fees	University Fee (VTU)	Eligibility Fee	Total Fee to be Paid
2,42,156/-	2,42,156/-	20,000/-	10,610/-	0	For Students in Karnataka:  30,610/-
		20,000/-	10,610/-	1,500/-	For Students Outside Karnataka:  32,110/-
		20,000/-	10,610/-	11,500/-	For Students Outside India:  42,110/-

 

Management Quota Fee Structure

• Bachelor of Engineering

Sl. No	Course	Yearly Fees
1	Aeronautical Engineering	03 Lakhs
2	Automobile Engineering	2.25 Lakhs
3	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	4.25 Lakhs
4	Bio-Technology	2.50 Lakhs
5	Chemical Engineering	2.25 Lakhs
6	Civil Engineering	2. 25 Lakhs
7	Computer Science & Engineering	4. 25 Lakhs
8	Computer Science & Design	4. 25 Lakhs
9	Computer Science & Engineering (Cyber Security)	4. 25 Lakhs
10	Computer Science & Engineering (Data Science)	4. 25 Lakhs
11	Computer Science & Business Systems	4. 25 Lakhs
12	Electrical & Electronics Engineering	2.50 Lakhs
13	Electronics & Communication Engineering	03 Lakhs
14	Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering	2.25 Lakhs
15	Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	2.50 Lakhs
16	Information Science & Engineering	4.25 Lakhs
17	Mechanical Engineering	2.25 Lakhs
18	Medical Electronics	2.25 Lakhs

• Postgraduate Courses

Sl. No	Course	Annual Tuition Fees (In Lakhs)
1	Master in Technology (M. Tech)	2,50,000 L
2	Master in Business Administration (MBA)	3,00,000 L
3	Master in Computer Application (MCA)	2,20,000 L

Scholarships

The Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore provides several scholarships. Some of them are listed below.

Type of Scholarship	Sponsorship	Eligibility
AIC-DSU Foundation Scholarships	NITI Aayog, Government of India and Dayananda Sagar University	Young achievers with a master’s degree in Science/Engineering and desire to work in a doctoral program.
Post Matric Scholarships Scheme (Minorities)	Ministry of Minority Affairs GOI	Students belonging to six minority communities: Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi studying in India.
Merit Cum Means Scholarship For Professional and Technical Courses CS
Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Department of empowerment of persons with disabilities	The students with the specified disabilities.
Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities.
Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Cine/Beedi/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric	Ministry of Labour & Employment	Parents of the candidates should be working in Beedi, Iron Ore Manganese & Chrome Ore Mines, Limestone & Dolomite Mines etc., with at least six months of service.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College & Universities	Department of Higher education, GOI	Students who have more than 80% of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the Board of Examination in Class 12th.
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam Rifles	Ministry of Home Affairs, WARB	Widows/Wards of deceased in harness/ election duty, wards of personal disabled due to causes of govt. service and ward of Ex-CRPFs & AR personnel who have received Gallantry Awards.
Prime Ministers scholarship scheme for wards of states/ Police martyred during naxal or terror attacks
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For RPSF/RPF	RPSF/RPF, Ministry of Railway	NA
PRAGATI	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)	Maximum of 2 girl children per family. Family income less than Rs. 8 lakhs per annum.
SAKSHAM		Specially-abled students have a disability of 40%. Family income should be less than eight lakhs per annum.
Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students	Dept of Social Welfare, GOK	Parental Annual Income below 2.5 lakhs to 10.00 lakhs
Jindal Scholarship	Sitaram Jindal Foundation	NA
Financial Assistance to the children of Teachers	Teachers benefit fund	NA

Job Opportunities And Scope

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore has an elite placement division. This division strives to facilitate placements for all its students. The institute provides pre-placement training in soft skills to all its students. This helps to groom them to face the modern corporate requirements in the Innovation & Leadership and HR Division.

This Placement Division also supports training in CV Writing, Mock interviews, Aptitude Assessment, and Group Discussion, etc. The institution is committed to providing the best talent for the corporates. The Placement cell works with corporations to build the Development of Students according to the industry requirements.

Below are some of the recruiters in Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore.

• Mercedes Benz.
• Accenture.
• Cognizant.
• Infosys.
• Bosch.
• Paytm.
• Oracle.
• Amazon.
• LT.
• Sony.
• HCL.
• PhonePe.
• HP.
• Legato.
• IBM.
• Capgemini.
• Cipla.
• Nokia.
• Axis Bank.
• DELL.
• Duroflex.
• Wipro.

And much more…

Ranking And Recognitions

• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore is affiliated with the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU).
• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
• Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
• The Institution is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
• Also, The Institution is accredited by the NAAC with an A Grade.

On-Campus Facilities

• Library

This academic excellence of Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore is reflected in its harmonious blend of Infrastructure and its educational environment with the best-quality Library. The Library facilities here are state-of-the-art, following the newest automated RFID technology and this college is the first Private Engineering College in India to install this system. 

This system will provide access to any book available in the library within a few minutes. The Library here has a vast collection of materials like 38,768 titles, 1,36,852 No. of Volumes, 2,683 Bound Volumes, 3,000 Journal CDs/ DVDs and much more. The Digital Library is vast as well.

• Hostels.
• Training Programs.
• State of the art Laboratories.
• Cultural Activities.
• Outdoor Sports like a Basketball court, Cricket, Football, Yoga etc.
• Indoor Sports like Carroms, Chess, Table Tennis, Volleyball etc.
• ATM/Banking.
• Canteen and Mess.
• Women Empowerment Cell.
• Anti-Ragging Cell.
• Gymnasium.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore Contact Details

Address: Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumarswamy Layout, Bangalore – 78, Karnataka, India. 

• The distance between Majestic Bus Terminal and the college is 15 km.
• The distance between Bangalore central railway station and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering is 12 km.
• The distance between Bangalore International Airport and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering is 44 km.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Located?

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering is located in Shavige Malleswara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore, Pincode: 560 111.

2. Does the Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore help in student placement?

Yes definitely. The Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore has a unique placement division which provides pre-placement training in soft skills, which makes it easier for the students to attend the interviews and get placed.

3. What courses are offered at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore?

The college offers a Diploma in Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, Master in Business Administration (MBA), Master in Technology (M. Tech), Master in Computer Application (MCA), Doctoral/ Research Programmes, M. Sc (Engineering) by Research.

4. Does Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore Provide Scholarships?

Yes, In fact, the college provides several scholarships. The name of the scholarships and the eligibility for the application are given in the article.

To the readers, I hope you find the article helpful. I have tried my best to include every important detail about Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Bangalore in the report. If you have any doubts regarding the same, do comment it down. I will be delighted to help. Also, if you are a current student or an Alumni of the college, share your thoughts and experiences. Thanks in advance.