Bengaluru · Admissions 2027-28
Admission Routes in Bengaluru
Every admission route the colleges publish — state counselling, all-India, management quota, NRI, lateral entry and institution-level admission — with the colleges and courses open on each, and the eligibility each states.
7admission routes
- All IndiaWhat it is: Admission through a national-level admission or counselling process applicable to the course and institution.Who it suits: Students eligible to participate through the applicable national-level examination or admission process.4 colleges
- Direct / Institutional AdmissionWhat it is: You apply directly through an institution's own admission process, where that route is available.Who it suits: Students applying to institutions or courses where admission is handled through the institution's own process rather than the applicable centralised counselling route.35 colleges
- Institution-specific AdmissionWhat it is: Admission through an institution's own admission process, which may include an institution-specific entrance test, interview, application review or other requirements.Who it suits: Students applying to an institution where admission is determined through its own institution-specific process.29 colleges
- Lateral EntryWhat it is: Admission directly into a later stage of a degree, commonly the second year, where the institution and applicable rules permit lateral entry.Who it suits: Eligible diploma holders or other candidates who qualify for lateral entry under the applicable course and institution rules.26 colleges
- Management QuotaWhat it is: An admission route where eligible seats are offered through the institution's applicable management process rather than through the centralised counselling allocation process.Who it suits: Students seeking an institution-specific admission route where management admission is available and who meet the applicable eligibility requirements.85 colleges
- NRIWhat it is: An admission route intended for eligible NRI candidates and, where applicable, candidates who qualify through an institution's NRI-sponsored category.Who it suits: Students or families who meet the institution's applicable NRI eligibility and documentation requirements.30 colleges
- State CounsellingWhat it is: Admission through the applicable state counselling process, with seats allocated through the relevant state authority according to its eligibility and allotment rules.Who it suits: Students who meet the eligibility requirements for the applicable state counselling process and have the required examination or admission credentials.37 colleges