Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), Bangalore

About Dayananda Sagar University

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU) was established in 2014 as a private university under the Dayananda Sagar group, which also runs the older VTU-affiliated Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering. DSU’s main residential campus is a 130-acre site at Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, on Kanakapura Road, about 40 km south-west of central Bengaluru; it also runs a City Innovation Campus on Hosur Road for management and other non-engineering schools.

As a private university, DSU sets its own syllabus and is not affiliated to VTU. It is recognised by the UGC, approved by AICTE, and accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. DSU’s School of Engineering has appeared in NIRF placement disclosures for Engineering in recent cycles.

Courses and branches

DSU offers a four-year B.Tech across a wide range of specialisations at its Harohalli campus, along with M.Tech, MBA and other postgraduate programmes at both campuses. B.Tech branches include:

• Computer Science and Engineering, CSE (AI & Data Science), CSE (AI & Machine Learning) and CSE (Cyber Security)
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering

Eligibility

For B.Tech, candidates need a pass in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus one other science subject, and at least 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates of Karnataka). DSU accepts its own DSAT score, JEE Main, COMEDK UGET, KCET and Uni-GAUGE scores.

Admission routes at DSU

1. KCET

Karnataka-domicile candidates with a KCET rank can secure a seat through KEA counselling. This is DSU’s lowest-fee route, at around ₹1-1.2 lakh per year.

2. COMEDK UGET, JEE Main and Uni-GAUGE

Students from any state can apply through COMEDK counselling, a JEE Main rank, or Uni-GAUGE, DSU’s own centralised admission test used across several private universities.

3. DSAT and management quota

DSU runs its own entrance test, DSAT (Dayananda Sagar Admission Test), and also fills unfilled seats through a transparent management/direct quota. Fees on these routes are significantly higher than KCET seats. Call +91 76760 80008 for updated fee and seat details.

DSU fee structure

DSU’s fees vary sharply between the KCET quota and its other admission routes.

Route	Tuition fee per year (indicative)	Notes
KCET	About ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,20,000	Karnataka-domicile quota
CSE / AI variants (other routes)	₹4,12,000 to ₹5,25,000	COMEDK / JEE / Uni-GAUGE / direct
ECE, Mechanical, Aerospace (other routes)	₹3,22,000 to ₹4,12,000	COMEDK / JEE / Uni-GAUGE / direct

Total four-year B.Tech cost is reported in the range of ₹12.9 lakh to ₹21 lakh for non-KCET routes; hostel and living expenses can add a further ₹5-6 lakh. Confirm the current fee structure with the college before paying.

DSU cutoff 2025

The table shows reported KCET General category last-round closing ranks for 2025. Ranks vary by round and category.

Branch	KCET 2025 (General, last round)
Aerospace Engineering	24,798
CSE (AI & Machine Learning)	27,669
Computer Science and Engineering	31,148
CSE (AI & Data Science)	32,865
Electronics and Communication Engineering	35,194
CSE (Cyber Security)	35,454

Aerospace Engineering closes at the tightest rank at DSU, ahead of the CSE family branches. Check the official KEA cutoff list for the current year and your category.

DSU placements

For 2024-25, DSU reported a placement rate of around 60%, with a highest package of ₹35 LPA and an average package of about ₹7 LPA. Separate 2026 figures for engineering-specific drives report a highest package of ₹27 LPA and an overall highest (university-wide) of up to ₹56 LPA. Figures vary by source and year; ask the placement cell for the latest branch-wise data.

Campus and location

The 130-acre main campus at Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, sits on Kanakapura Road, about 40 km from central Bengaluru and roughly 46 km from Kempegowda International Airport. This is a residential campus well outside the city, so day scholars should plan for a long commute or hostel stay. The City Innovation Campus on Hosur Road, closer to the city, houses non-engineering schools.

Is DSU right for you?

DSU suits Karnataka students with a KCET rank who want a private-university degree at a relatively low KCET fee, and out-of-state students comfortable with premium fees for the COMEDK/JEE/DSAT routes. If commute matters, weigh the Harohalli location against in-city colleges. The college comparison tool shows fees and cutoffs side by side.

Frequently asked questions

What is the KCET fee at DSU?

The reported KCET-quota tuition fee is about ₹1,00,000 to ₹1,20,000 per year, much lower than the COMEDK, JEE Main or direct-admission routes.

Is DSU affiliated to VTU?

No. DSU is a private university and sets its own syllabus, separate from the VTU-affiliated Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering run by the same group.

What KCET rank is needed for CSE at DSU?

The 2025 last-round General category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was reported at 31,148, with CSE (AI & Machine Learning) closing tighter at 27,669.

What is the average package at DSU?

DSU’s 2024-25 placement data reports an average package of about ₹7 LPA, with a highest package of ₹35 LPA.

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