The B.Tech {Lateral} (Information Science and Engineering) at M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS), Bangalore, is a three-year full-time lateral entry undergraduate engineering programme that admits diploma holders directly into the second year. MSRUAS is a NAAC Grade A+ accredited, UGC-recognised state private university, ranked 75 by NIRF 2025 in the Engineering category and in the 101-150 band among Higher Education Institutions. The programme focuses on data structures, database systems, operating systems, computer networks, information security, web technologies, and software engineering with industry-oriented practical exposure, integrating diploma-level knowledge with degree-level engineering rigour across six semesters. The 2024 placement season at MSRUAS recorded a highest package of INR 52 LPA and an average of INR 6.2 LPA.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the B.Tech Lateral ISE programme at MSRUAS Bangalore for 2026-27 are open through Karnataka DCET (government quota) and RUAS-AT (management quota); apply at admissions.msruas.ac.in.
Key Points
- MSRUAS B.Tech Lateral ISE is offered by a NAAC Grade A+, UGC-recognised university ranked 75 by NIRF 2025 in Engineering.
- Lateral entry programme: diploma holders join directly in the second year and complete six semesters covering data structures and allied areas.
- Annual fee is INR 4,25,000; total for three years is INR 12,75,000 as per the official MSRUAS fee structure.
- Admission through Karnataka DCET (government quota via KEA) or RUAS-AT (management quota); no separate entrance test for DCET qualifiers.
MSRUAS Bangalore B.Tech Lateral ISE Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee | INR 4,25,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years) | INR 12,75,000 |
- Fees per official MSRUAS course page, 2026-27 admissions.
- Hostel charges separate; contact MSRUAS Directorate of Admissions.
- Fee may vary by admission category; verify at msruas.ac.in.
MSRUAS Bangalore B.Tech Lateral ISE Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| KCET 2026 Examination | Apr 23 and April 24, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | May 28, 2026 |
| Karnataka DCET 2026 (Lateral Entry) | June 2026 (check kea.kar.nic.in) |
| MSRUAS Applications Close (Lateral) | July 2026 (check admissions.msruas.ac.in) |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| KCET | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 23 and April 24, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
- Government quota via Karnataka DCET; register at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Management quota via RUAS-AT; apply at admissions.msruas.ac.in.
- Eligibility: Diploma in Engineering (45% aggregate in final two semesters).
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a three-year Diploma in Engineering in Diploma in Information Science / Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics or a closely related discipline from a recognised polytechnic.
- Minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in the final year (5th and 6th semesters) of the Diploma programme (40 percent for reserved categories).
- Alternatively, B.Sc graduates with Physics and Mathematics as subjects and a minimum of 45 percent aggregate are eligible for select branches.
- Admission to the government quota is through Karnataka DCET conducted by KEA; management quota candidates appear for RUAS-AT.
Admission Process
- Appear in Karnataka DCET (for government quota) conducted by KEA; or register for and appear in RUAS-AT (for management quota).
- Apply online at admissions.msruas.ac.in; upload Diploma mark sheets and DCET / RUAS-AT scorecard.
- Receive a Provisional Offer Letter from MSRUAS; complete fee payment within the deadline mentioned in the offer letter.
- Submit original Diploma certificates and mark sheets at the MSRUAS Directorate of Admissions (Technology Campus, Peenya, Bangalore) for document verification.
- Receive the Final Admission Letter and complete enrolment formalities before classes commence in August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Diploma holder in CS/IT seeking a B.Tech degree at a NAAC A+ university
- Want to enter software development or IT consulting in Bangalore
- Seeking GATE-prep support with an M.Tech pathway at MSRUAS
- Prefer a university with industry ties to Bangalore IT sector
✗ Skip if
- Need a state government quota seat (lateral through DCET available, but seats limited)
- Seeking a branch with higher NIRF Engineering ranking
- Planning core electronics or hardware roles (different branch better)
- Prefer lower fees at a government engineering college
MSRUAS Bangalore B.Tech Lateral ISE Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| MSRUAS Merit Scholarship | Fee concession (varying) | Top-ranked students at MSRUAS; contact admissions for details |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST Karnataka-domicile students; apply via state scholarship portal after joining |
| Karnataka OBC/Minority Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/BC/Minority students from Karnataka; apply via Karnataka state scholarship portal |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students in AICTE-approved programmes; family income below INR 8,00,000 per year |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in in August |
- Karnataka SC/ST students: full fee reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- AICTE Pragati for girls: up to INR 50,000 per year.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in; income below INR 8L.
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