The Master of Technology at Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), Bengaluru, is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree affiliated to VTU and approved by AICTE. The degree offers eight specialisations spanning computer science, electronics, communication, mechanical, and civil streams across four semesters, each ending with a dissertation. Total fees are INR 1,51,000 for the two years. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET or GATE. BIT ranks 194 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list.
BIT Bangalore M.Tech admissions for 2026-27 are underway; the Karnataka PGCET 2026 examination was held on May 23, 2026, results are expected by July 8, 2026, and KEA counselling runs from July to September 2026.
Key Points
- Eight M.Tech specialisations cover computing, electronics, communication, mechanical, and civil streams.
- Each specialisation combines four semesters of coursework with a research dissertation.
- GATE-qualified candidates can apply alongside the Karnataka PGCET route.
- Recognised research centres support project and thesis work on campus.
BIT Bangalore M.Tech Fees 2026
All eight M.Tech specialisations at BIT Bangalore carry a uniform fee structure. The total programme fee is INR 1,51,000 for the two-year course, payable as INR 75,500 per year under the Karnataka PGCET route.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|
| M.Tech Computer Network Engineering | INR 1,51,000 |
| M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering | INR 1,51,000 |
| M.Tech Digital Electronics and Communication | INR 1,51,000 |
| M.Tech Machine Design | INR 1,51,000 |
| M.Tech Manufacturing Science and Engineering | INR 1,51,000 |
| M.Tech Signal Processing | INR 1,51,000 |
| M.Tech Structural Engineering | INR 1,51,000 |
| M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded System | INR 1,51,000 |
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
- VTU university and examination charges are payable separately.
BIT Bangalore M.Tech Admission 2026
Admission to the BIT M.Tech is through Karnataka PGCET for government-quota seats and GATE for merit and management seats. Selection follows KEA centralised counselling, with management quota applications made directly to the institute.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE 2026 Examination | February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Examination | May 23, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 |
| KEA PGCET Counselling | July to September 2026 |
| Classes Commence | September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| GATE | October 13, 2025 | February 7 to 15, 2026 | March 19, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET | April 8, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- A B.E. or B.Tech degree in a relevant or allied discipline from a recognised university is required.
- A minimum aggregate of 50 percent is needed (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC in Karnataka).
- A valid Karnataka PGCET or GATE score is mandatory for admission.
Admission Process
- Appear in Karnataka PGCET or GATE and obtain a valid score.
- Register for KEA centralised counselling and list BIT Bangalore in your preferences.
- On seat allotment, report to BIT with original mark sheets and the scorecard.
- Management quota applicants apply directly at bit-bangalore.edu.in and pay on selection.
✓ Opt for this if
- Engineers wanting an affordable VTU postgraduate degree
- PGCET or GATE qualified Karnataka candidates
- Those targeting Bengaluru product and core-engineering recruiters
- Graduates seeking research-led specialisation before industry
✗ Skip if
- Aspirants needing an IISc or IIT research brand
- Candidates wanting a full-time IIT GATE stipend
- Those preferring an immediate job over study
- Students seeking a specialisation outside the eight offered
BIT Bangalore M.Tech Scholarships 2026
BIT M.Tech students can access Karnataka state and central government scholarship schemes based on category, gender, and family income. GATE-qualified candidates may also receive AICTE stipends.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST students |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Specially-abled students, income below INR 8,00,000 |
- SC/ST Karnataka students apply for reimbursement after joining.
- AICTE Pragati and Saksham are applied via the AICTE portal.
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