07 Oct, 2026 BIET Davangere Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4179-11735 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
BIET offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Sensor Technology and Internet of Things with 24 seats through Karnataka PGCET and valid GATE scores. The course is taught by the Electronics and Communication Engineering department over four semesters. BIET has NAAC A, VTU affiliation and AICTE approval. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.75 Lakhs, paid yearly, and INR 3.25 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling or the management quota. The General seat closed at rank 7,667 in round 3 of 2025. The latest NIRF PG return shows INR 3 LPA median pay and 28% of the PG batch placed.
The full course costs INR 1.75 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.25 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.75 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once every year, two times in all. BIET lists the same yearly fee for PGCET and management seats. Hostel and mess add INR 1.50 Lakhs if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.75 Lakhs | INR 87,700 a year, 2 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.75 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.25 Lakhs | Full course |
Round 1 fee payment is from 28 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026. The 2027 application is expected in Mar 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is expected in Oct 2026 and classes start in Nov 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET notification and application | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET admit card | May 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET exam or GATE score check | May 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET result and rank | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and slip download | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
You need B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch with 50% marks; reserved students need 45%. You also need Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. BIET checks the degree marksheets and entrance scorecard when you report.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| Route | KEA counselling or BIET management quota |
KEA allots the PGCET seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the fee by the KEA date. BIET checks your original degree marksheets, scorecard and ID proof when you report.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET | Register on KEA and write the M.Tech paper |
| 2. Use GATE if valid | Upload the scorecard if you use the GATE route |
| 3. Fill choices | Place this course high if it is your first pick |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay by the last date after allotment |
| 5. Report | Bring degree marksheets, scorecard and ID proof |
The General seat closed at rank 7,667 in 2025 and rank 5,626 in 2024. These are Karnataka PGCET closing ranks for this course. The 2025 final close was easier than 2024, so use the rank checker with care.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 7,667 | Round 3, 2025 |
| General | 8,012 | Round 2, 2025 |
| General | 8,059 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 5,626 | Round 1, 2024 |
The latest NIRF PG return shows INR 3 LPA median pay and 28% of the PG batch placed. BIET's 2026 placement page lists 639 students placed across all branches. IT services, consulting, core engineering and R&D firms hire from the campus.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA, NIRF PG |
| PG batch placed | 28% |
| College placements | 639 students placed in the 2026 batch |
| Highest offer | INR 40 LPA, college-wide |
| Recruiters | TCS, Cognizant, IBM, Deloitte, KPMG, Bosch and Tessolve |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest listed support. BIET says students apply through each provider and the office certifies admission, attendance and fee payment.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition help | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
BIET has NAAC A and VTU affiliation, and its programmes carry AICTE approval. The mandatory disclosure page also lists UGC 2(f) and 12(B) status. NIRF data returns are filed by the institute, but no NIRF rank is printed for this college.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2023 | A |
| VTU affiliation | 2024 | Approved |
| AICTE | 2026 | Approved |
The course has four semesters. Semester 1 starts with sensor technology, sensor networking, embedded systems and IoT basics. The final year moves to control, automation and project work.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Sensor technology, sensor networking and embedded systems |
| Year 2 | IoT systems, control, automation and project work |
The boys hostel fee is INR 85,000 with deposit and the ladies hostel fee is INR 75,000 with deposit. Both hostels have their own mess and wardens. The campus is on Shamanur Road in Davanagere.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Boys hostel | INR 85,000 with mess and deposit |
| Ladies hostel | INR 75,000 with mess and deposit |
| Mess | Each hostel has its own mess |
| Campus | Shamanur Road, Davanagere |
This course suits students who like sensors, embedded systems and small-city campus life.
Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and BIET admissions. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: BIET admissions and hostel pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
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