Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

Bangalore, Karnataka

Private InstitutePrivate OwnedNAAC

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Overview

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) is a private university located in Bangalore, recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by AICTE. It offers programmes across several disciplines, with BTech, MBA, BSc and Law among its popular choices.

Here are the key highlights of Dayananda Sagar University Bangalore:

Rankings: DSU secured 9th place nationally among Overall Private Universities in the IIRF Rankings.
Courses: Undergraduate programmes include BA, BCom, BSc, BTech, BA LLB, BCA and BPT, among others. At the postgraduate level, the university offers MTech, MBA, MCA, LLM and MA. BTech, MBA and Law are among its most sought-after programmes.
Fees: Total tuition fees range from INR 1.1 lakh for LLM to INR 21 lakh for BTech. The total course fee for BTech ranges between INR 12.9 lakh and INR 21 lakh, while the MBA fee is INR 12 lakh.
Admission Criteria: Admissions are entrance-based, with accepted examinations including MAT, CAT, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main and NEET, depending on the programme. The university also conducts the Dayananda Sagar Admission Test (DSAT) for admission to selected undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Placements: The 2026 placement process is ongoing. Engineering placements have recorded an average package of INR 10 LPA. The reported overall highest package is INR 56 LPA, while the highest package in School of Engineering-specific drives is INR 27 LPA.
Cutoff: The 2026 cutoff details have not yet been released. For 2025 BTech admissions through KCET, the reported final-round closing ranks ranged from 24,798 to 121,064.5 for the General category under the All India quota. Aerospace Engineering was separately reported as the most competitive specialisation, with a closing rank of 14,956.

Courses offered

Course

Fee

Duration

Eligibility

M.A.

₹2,00,000

2 Years

Graduation : 50 %

B.Sc. (Post Basic)

₹1,80,000

3 Years

10+2: 50 %

Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Karnataka 2nd PUC

B.Voc

₹1,30,000

4 Years

10+2: 45 %

Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Karnataka 2nd PUC

Ph.D.

₹2,00,000

5 Years

Exams: GATE, UGC NET, CSIR NET

B.J.M.C.

₹4,00,000

3 years

10+2: 45 %

Exams: CBSE 12th, ISC, Karnataka 2nd PUC

Executive MBA/PGDM

₹2,30,000

2 Years

The eliibility of a regular MBA is similar to the Executive MBA eligibility. The only difference is the work experience that is needed for EMBA - which carries a lot of weight during the selection process.

Candidates can see a general outline of the Executive MBA eligibility below -

Requirement	Executive MBA Eligibility
Academic Qualification	Bachelor's Degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
Minimum Marks	Usually 50% or higher aggregate (45-50% in some institutions).
Work Experience	Generally, 3-5 years minimum; 10-15 years for senior executive roles.
Job Position	Executive or Managerial experience is typically required.
Entrance Exams	GMAT, CAT, and GRE are often required (scores valid for 2-5 years).
Age Limit	No specific upper age limit, but generally 27+ years.
Application Items	Statement of Purpose (SOP), CV, Letters of Recommendation and Personal Interview.