About Dayananda Sagar University
Dayananda Sagar University is a private university in Bengaluru with schools of engineering, computer applications, law, commerce, sciences, health sciences and design.
Dayananda Sagar University belongs to the Dayananda Sagar Institutions group, which traces its roots to 1960. Its main campus is at Devarakaggalahalli near Harohalli on Kanakapura Road, while the City Innovation Campus at Kudlu Gate on Hosur Road houses the administration and main admission office. The university is split into schools for engineering, computer applications, law, commerce and management, basic and applied sciences, health sciences, and design. Courses include B.Tech, BCA, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, B.Des, BA LLB and LLB at UG level, and M.Tech, MCA, MBA, M.Sc, M.Pharm and LLM at PG level. For the 2027-28 year, its fee page lists BCA at about Rs 2.17 lakh a year and B.Com at about Rs 1.65 lakh a year.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | ₹1,60,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | ₹1,65,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications | Full-time | — | — | ₹2,17,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Bachelor of Design | Full-time | — | — | ₹3,22,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Bachelor of Laws | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | ₹1,87,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | ₹3,02,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | — | — | ₹1,90,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Full-time | — | — | ₹1,92,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: KCET; COMEDK; DSAT |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws | Full-time | 5 yrs | — | ₹2,62,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Master of Business Administration Accepts: PGCET |
Full-time | — | — | ₹6,02,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Master of Computer Applications Accepts: PGCET |
Full-time | — | — | ₹3,42,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Master of Laws | Full-time | — | — | ₹1,60,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Master of Pharmacy | Full-time | — | — | ₹3,27,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Master of Science | Full-time | — | — | ₹1,60,000 | — 2027-28 |
| Master of Technology Accepts: PGCET |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Direct
Dayananda Sagar University runs its own entrance test, DSAT, and also takes direct applications through its online admissions portal. B.Tech seats are also listed in Karnataka CET and COMEDK counselling, and M.Tech, MBA and MCA seats in Karnataka PGCET. Eligibility and fees for each course are on the university course and fee page.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Computer Applications: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks (some run a mathematics bridge course)
- Bachelor of Design: Studying in: Class 12; any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities); NID age limit - born on or after 1 July 2005 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 2002 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 2000 for PwD (2026-27)
- Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; BCI minimum not below 45%
- Bachelor of Pharmacy: Studying in: Class 12; Science subjects as specified by PCI Education Regulations; institution must be PCI-approved for the degree to count for registration
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Studying in: Class 12; Stream: Science (PCB); Must have studied: English; At least 45% marks in Class 12; minimum age 17 on 31 December of the admission year
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
- Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
- Master of Pharmacy: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Pharmacy; At least 55% marks in UG; B.Pharm from a PCI-approved institution; registration with the State Pharmacy Council (required by JSS AHER within one month of admission)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the BCA fee at Dayananda Sagar University?
The yearly fee structure for 2027-28 lists BCA at Rs 2,17,000 a year (two terms).
Which entrance tests does DSU accept?
It has its own test, DSAT, and its seats also appear in Karnataka CET and COMEDK (B.Tech) and PGCET (M.Tech, MBA, MCA).
Where is the DSU main campus?
At Devarakaggalahalli, Harohalli, on Kanakapura Road, with a City Innovation Campus at Kudlu Gate, Hosur Road, Bengaluru.
Does DSU offer nursing and pharmacy?
Yes. Its School of Health Sciences runs B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Dayananda Sagar University home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- DSU course, eligibility and fee · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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