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BIET Davangere M.Tech Structural Engineering: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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Total fees
INR 1.75 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.54 LPA
Class of 2025, this specialisation
Cutoff
11,674
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 1 2025
Placement rate
28%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering
BIET offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Structural Engineering with 24 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with lab work from the first year. The institute has NAAC A grade, AICTE approval and VTU affiliation. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.75 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 3.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 11,674 in round 1 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.54 LPA and 28% of PG students were placed in the NIRF file.
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 1.75 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.75 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.75 Lakhs | INR 87,700 a year, 2 years |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 0 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.75 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.35 Lakhs | Full course |
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates
Round 1 final allotment came on 25 Sep 2026. Fee payment is from 29 Sep to 3 Oct 2026. Reporting closes on 5 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| KEA fee payment, last date | 29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 allotment | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility
You need B.E. or B.Tech with a relevant engineering specialisation and 50% marks; 45% for reserved categories. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| B.E. or B.Tech subjects | a relevant engineering specialisation |
| B.E. or B.Tech marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score |
| Age | No upper age limit is listed |
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Write Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech or use a valid GATE score |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the KEA fee in the window shown on the portal |
| 4. Report | Bring degree marksheets, scorecard and the allotment letter |
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 11,674 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for General Merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 11,674 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 1, 2025 |
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 28% of its batch at an average of INR 5.54 LPA. The median is INR 3 LPA and the highest offer was INR 40 LPA. Civil design, site and testing firms hire this specialisation on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.54 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 40 LPA |
| PG students placed | 28% |
| Recruiters | Civil design, site and testing firms, on campus |
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 50,000 over the course. The state and EWS waivers give the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| 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 50,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in B.E. or B.Tech | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | 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 50,000 over the course |
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Ranking
The college has NAAC A grade, AICTE approval and VTU affiliation. NAAC checks the institute process. AICTE approval and VTU affiliation decide the degree route.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2023 | A grade |
| AICTE | 2026 | Approved |
| VTU | 2026 | Affiliated |
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 has advanced maths, concrete design and structural analysis. Year 2 has earthquake design, bridge design and the dissertation. One specialisation from day one, with lab work from the first year. The course keeps one structural engineering path.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Advanced maths, concrete design and structural analysis |
| Year 2 | Structural analysis, concrete design and steel design |
| Year 2 | Earthquake design, bridge design and project work |
| Year 2 | Electives, dissertation and lab work |
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and PG students are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PG room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From second year, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Tech Structural Engineering at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology?
This course suits students who want civil design work and can study in Davanagere for two years.
Pick it if:
You have a Karnataka rank: KEA fills the government seats, so keep BIET high if the rank is near the cutoff.
You want civil design work: the Civil department teaches this course and local projects support testing and design practice.
Your family wants a low fee: the tuition fee is INR 1.75 Lakhs for the full course.
You want the fee back fast: the ROI tile shows the average pay is higher than the full fee.
Skip it if:
You count on last year's rank: the 2026 Round 1 close is much easier than 2025, so use the latest cutoff.
You need a single room: confirm hostel rules with the office before you pay the first fee.
You want a big-city job search: Davanagere is smaller, so most leads come through the placement cell.
You wait after the PGCET result: KEA option entry closes fast, so fill choices before the last date.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this specialisation if Round 1 gives it to you. If your rank is near the cutoff, keep a safer choice below it.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility▾
Degree marks: B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch with 50% marks. Reserved categories need 45%.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET rank is used for KEA seats. A valid GATE score can also count.
Seat intake: BIET lists 24 seats for M.Tech Structural Engineering.
Age rule: No upper age limit is listed for this M.Tech route.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA held the M.Tech paper on 23 May 2026.
Check rank: KEA published the PGCET rank before counselling.
Fill choices: List BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering in KEA option entry.
Pay the fee: Pay within the KEA fee window or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring degree marksheets, scorecard and allotment letter for document check.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
KEA held the M.Tech paper on this date.
Over
19 Aug 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the paper KEA reads for seat allotment.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 22 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The first final allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026
KEA fee payment
Pay the fee by 3 Oct 2026 if this is your accepted seat.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
This round is expected if seats are left after reporting.
Confirmed
Nov 2026
Classes start
Classes are expected after reporting and document check.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
May 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Oct 2027
KEA fee payment
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BIET M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 43,850 a semester
INR 1.75 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, included in tuition
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,957
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
316%
average first-year pay INR 5.54 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,655
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
165%
average first-year pay INR 5.54 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General Merit
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
9,801 to 11,674: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 11,674: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
6,861 to 8,171: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,171: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General Merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General Merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General Merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General Merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use the latest Round 1 close first. Older final-round numbers only help if KEA opens later rounds for this course.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in B.E. or B.TechApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech Structural Engineering vs similar colleges
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.75 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 3.85 Lakhs more
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INR 1.75 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 5.54 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 4 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 2.6 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.9 LPA more, Class of 2024
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INR 2.3 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
28%
Class of 2025
88%
60 points higher
95%
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84%
56 points higher, Class of 2024
90%
62 points higher
89%
61 points higher
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET rank, General
11,674
Round 1, 2025
9,400
2,274 places tougher
15,800
4,126 places easier
18,900
7,226 places easier
13,900
2,226 places easier
16,600
4,926 places easier
Seatsthis specialisation
24
Karnataka PGCET
90
66 more
150
126 more
60
36 more
180
156 more
240
216 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
316%
on INR 5.54 LPA
170%
146 points lower
117%
199 points lower
120%
196 points lower
128%
188 points lower
133%
183 points lower
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the higher fee with the Bengaluru location. If it clears only BIET, take this seat and do not wait for later rounds.
In short
If you need an easier closing rank, keep this option below BIET. If BIET allots you a seat first, the lower fee makes it safer.
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If both allot you a seat, check travel and project access first. BIET has the lower fee, so it can stay higher for cost control.
In short
If your rank misses BIET early, keep this as a backup. If both come together, choose by fee and city fit.
In short
If you need the easiest closing rank, keep this as a backup. If BIET allots you a seat, its fee and pay balance is stronger.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology M.Tech Structural Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Structural Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.75 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5.54 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Merit seat closed at rank 11,674 in round 1 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with civil design, site and testing firms that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.54 LPA, the median was INR 3 LPA and 28% of PG students were placed in the NIRF file. If you want a core electronics job instead, this specialisation is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. PGs share three to a room and single rooms open only from second year. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before second year, but the electives in second year and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the dissertation can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a specialisation change after year 1 if you want a sibling specialisation.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 28% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.54 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in second year.
Is this specialisation better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the specialisation change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.75 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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