The M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems at B.N.M. Institute of Technology (BNMIT), Bangalore, is a two-year full-time postgraduate engineering programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, and approved by AICTE. BNMIT holds NAAC Grade A (3.1) accreditation and autonomous institution status. The curriculum emphasises VLSI circuit design, embedded systems programming, digital signal processing, FPGA design, and hardware-software co-design, structured across four semesters with coursework, laboratory sessions, and a research dissertation. The 2024 placement season at BNMIT recorded a highest package of INR 29.63 LPA and an average package of INR 6.16 LPA with 135 companies visiting campus.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the M.Tech VLSI programme at BNMIT Bangalore for 2026-27 are through Karnataka PGCET (K-PGCET) counselling conducted by KEA and direct management quota admissions through BNMIT; GATE-qualified candidates may also apply for management quota seats.
Key Points
- BNMIT M.Tech VLSI is VTU-affiliated and AICTE-approved, offered by a NAAC Grade A (3.1) autonomous institution in Bangalore.
- The programme focuses on VLSI circuit design and allied advanced engineering topics.
- Total tuition fees are INR 1,00,000 for the two-year programme.
- Admission is through K-PGCET or direct management quota; minimum 50 percent in BE/B.Tech required.
- GATE-qualified students admitted through management quota are eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.
BNMIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee | INR 50,000 |
| Total Tuition Fees (2 Years) | INR 1,00,000 |
- Management quota fees; K-PGCET quota fees are government-regulated.
- Additional VTU university and examination fees apply each semester.
- GATE students via management quota are AICTE PG Scholarship-eligible.
BNMIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE 2026 Examination | Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result | Mar 19, 2026 |
| K-PGCET 2026 Registration Closes | April 8, 2026 |
| K-PGCET 2026 Examination (M.E./M.Tech) | May 23, 2026 |
| K-PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA Seat Allotment (K-PGCET Quota) | July to August 2026 |
| BNMIT Management Quota Applications | Open at bnmit.org |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| GATE | Oct 13, 2025 | Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| K-PGCET | April 8, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
- K-PGCET quota: register at kea.kar.nic.in post-result.
- Management quota: apply at bnmit.org with GATE score and documents.
- Non-GATE candidates may apply for management quota at BNMIT.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering or a relevant discipline from a recognised university.
- A minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks in the qualifying degree is required (45 percent for SC/ST and Category I candidates in Karnataka).
- Candidates must have a valid GATE score or a valid K-PGCET score for quota-based admission; management quota applicants may apply directly.
- Candidates holding degrees through distance education are not eligible for VTU-affiliated M.Tech admission.
Admission Process
- Appear in GATE or K-PGCET and obtain a valid score/rank.
- Register for KEA centralised counselling at kea.kar.nic.in (K-PGCET route) and indicate BNMIT Bangalore in the college preference list.
- Upon seat allotment, report to BNMIT with original degree certificates, mark sheets, transfer certificate, and category certificate (if applicable) for document verification.
- Pay the prescribed tuition fee at admission and complete the VTU registration formalities at the BNMIT office.
- Management quota applicants should apply directly through bnmit.org with academic documents; seats are offered on merit and institutional discretion.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka students targeting VLSI or embedded systems roles in Bangalore semiconductor firms
- BE ECE/EEE graduates wanting specialisation in hardware design
- GATE-qualified candidates seeking AICTE PG Scholarship alongside M.Tech
- Students seeking affordable VTU-affiliated M.Tech with strong ECE department at BNMIT
- Candidates aiming at Texas Instruments, Intel, or Qualcomm campus hiring in Bangalore
✗ Skip if
- Candidates without PCM or ECE/EEE background in qualifying degree
- Students needing IIT-NIT brand for research or academia career path
- Those prioritising software or IT roles over hardware design
- Candidates preferring CSE or data science over VLSI domain
BNMIT Bangalore M.Tech VLSI Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| AICTE PG Scholarship | INR 12,400 per month | GATE-qualified students in AICTE-approved M.Tech programmes; apply at aicte-india.org |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply via state scholarship portal after joining |
| Karnataka OBC/BCM Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/BC/Minority students from Karnataka; apply via Karnataka state scholarship portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- GATE students: AICTE PG Scholarship INR 12,400/month; apply early.
- SC/ST Karnataka students: claim fee reimbursement via state portal.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
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