BESCOM Electricity Bill Calculator — Karnataka

The BESCOM Electricity Bill Calculator helps Karnataka consumers calculate their monthly electricity bill using the latest BESCOM 2024 tariff rates approved by KERC (Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission).

BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited) serves Bangalore urban, Bangalore rural, Tumkur, Chitradurga, Davangere, and Ramanagara districts. Other districts are served by GESCOM, HESCOM, MESCOM and CESC (not to be confused with Kolkata’s CESC). All Karnataka DISCOMs follow the same KERC-approved tariff structure.

Whether you are a domestic consumer (LT-1), commercial establishment (LT-2), or industrial unit, enter your monthly units consumed to get an instant slab-wise bill estimate — including energy charges, fixed charges, fuel surcharge, electricity duty and meter rent.

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Results are approximate. Actual bills may vary.

How to Use the BESCOM Bill Calculator

Step 1:  Select Karnataka from the state dropdown (pre-selected on this page)

Step 2:  Choose your connection type — Domestic (LT-1), Commercial (LT-2), Industrial, or Agriculture

Step 3:  Enter your contracted load in kW from your BESCOM service connection order

Step 4:  Enter total units consumed from your latest BESCOM electricity bill

Step 5:  Click Calculate for complete slab-wise bill breakdown with all applicable charges

BESCOM Domestic Tariff Rates 2024 (LT-1)

SlabUnits RangeRate
Slab 10 – 30 units₹3.15 per unit
Slab 231 – 100 units₹5.55 per unit
Slab 3101 – 200 units₹7.10 per unit
Slab 4201 – 500 units₹7.65 per unit
Slab 5Above 500 units₹8.25 per unit

Fixed Charges: ₹30–₹85/month based on load. Fuel Surcharge: Variable, revised quarterly by KERC. Electricity Duty: 6% on energy charges. Meter Rent: ₹25–₹60/month. Note: Karnataka provides free electricity up to 25 units/month to BPL/Kutira Jyothi consumers.

What is Included in Your BESCOM Electricity Bill?

Charge ComponentExplanation
Energy ChargesProgressive slab-wise charge on units consumed. Karnataka uses a 5-slab system for domestic consumers with steeply rising rates at higher consumption levels.
Fixed ChargesMonthly demand charge based on contracted load (kW). Payable every month irrespective of consumption.
Fuel SurchargeQuarterly variable charge to account for fluctuating fuel and power purchase costs. Approved by KERC.
Electricity DutyState government levy at 6% of energy charges under the Karnataka Electricity (Taxation on Consumption) Act.
Meter RentMonthly rental for the energy meter. Varies by meter type (single-phase vs three-phase).
FPPCAFuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment charge — reviewed and revised by KERC every quarter.

Tips to Reduce Your Karnataka Electricity Bill

1.  Karnataka provides free electricity up to 25 units/month to BPL card holders under the Kutira Jyothi scheme — verify your eligibility at your BESCOM office.

2.  Keep consumption below 30 units/month if possible — the first slab rate of ₹3.15/unit is significantly lower than subsequent slabs.

3.  Install solar panels — Karnataka has excellent solar irradiation and BESCOM offers net metering allowing you to export surplus power to the grid.

4.  Use BLDC motor fans which consume just 28–35W compared to 70–80W of conventional fans — a major saving given Bangalore’s year-round use of fans.

5.  Apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — Karnataka consumers can avail central government subsidy of up to ₹78,000 on rooftop solar.

Frequently Asked Questions — BESCOM Electricity Bill

Q1: How is BESCOM electricity bill calculated?

A: BESCOM calculates domestic bills (LT-1) using a 5-slab tariff. First 30 units at ₹3.15/unit, 31–100 units at ₹5.55/unit, 101–200 units at ₹7.10/unit, 201–500 units at ₹7.65/unit, and above 500 units at ₹8.25/unit. Fixed charges, fuel surcharge, electricity duty and meter rent are added to arrive at the total.

Q2: Does BESCOM cover all of Karnataka?

A: No. BESCOM covers Bangalore urban, Bangalore rural, Tumkur, Chitradurga, Davangere and Ramanagara districts. GESCOM covers North Karnataka, HESCOM covers Hubli-Dharwad region, MESCOM covers Mangalore region, and CESC (Karnataka) covers Mysuru region.

Q3: What is the BESCOM tariff for 2024?

A: BESCOM 2024 domestic tariff ranges from ₹3.15/unit (first 30 units) to ₹8.25/unit (above 500 units). These are KERC-approved rates applicable to all Karnataka DISCOMs.

Q4: How do I pay BESCOM bill online?

A: Pay your BESCOM bill online at www.bescom.co.in or through the BESCOM app. You need your 11-digit Service Connection (SC) number from your electricity bill.

Q5: What is the BESCOM helpline number?

A: BESCOM helpline: 1912 (toll-free) or 1800-425-9339. Available 24×7 for outage reports and billing queries.

Q6: What is Kutira Jyothi scheme in Karnataka?

A: Kutira Jyothi is Karnataka government’s scheme providing free electricity up to 25 units/month to BPL (Below Poverty Line) households with sanctioned load up to 500 watts. Eligible consumers pay zero bill for months their consumption stays within 25 units.

About BESCOM

BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited) is a Government of Karnataka enterprise serving approximately 95 lakh consumers across 6 districts in South Karnataka including Bengaluru. It is one of India’s most urbanised electricity utilities.  Incorporated in 2002 after the unbundling of KPTCL, BESCOM is regulated by KERC (Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission). The company has been at the forefront of smart meter deployment and digital services in the Indian power sector.  Karnataka is a leading state in renewable energy with significant hydro, wind and solar capacity. BESCOM is actively promoting rooftop solar and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Bengaluru.

Official Websitewww.bescom.co.in
Bill Paymentwww.bescom.co.in
Helpline Number1912 / 1800-425-9339
RegulatorKERC (Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission)