The M.Tech (Structural Engineering) at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davanagere, is a two-year full-time postgraduate engineering programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. BIET holds NAAC A Grade accreditation and autonomous institution status since January 2024. The programme covers advanced structural analysis, RCC and steel design, finite element methods, earthquake engineering, pre-stressed concrete, and structural health monitoring across four semesters, with a compulsory research dissertation in the final semester. Admission is through GATE scores and the Karnataka PGCET (K. PGCET).
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the M.Tech (Structural Engineering) programme at BIET Davanagere for 2026-27 are through GATE scores and K. PGCET (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) counselling. Management quota applications are accepted at bietdvg.edu.
Key Points
- M.Tech (Structural Engineering) at BIET Davanagere is VTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved, and NAAC A Grade accredited.
- The curriculum covers advanced structural analysis, RCC and steel design, finite element methods, earthquake engineering, pre-stressed concrete, and structural health monitoring across four semesters with a final-semester research dissertation.
- Total fees are INR 1,70,000 for the two-year programme (INR 85,000 per year, 2025-26).
- Admission through GATE or K. PGCET; eligibility is BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or a related discipline with minimum 50 percent marks.
- GATE-qualified students are eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.
BIET Davanagere M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (2025-26) | INR 85,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | INR 1,70,000 |
- Per Collegedunia 2025-26 listing; confirm at bietdvg.edu.
- GATE-qualified students may apply separately for the AICTE PG Scholarship.
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
BIET Davanagere M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE 2026 Score Released | Mar 19, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 (M.Tech) Registration Closed | April 8, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 (M.Tech) Examination | May 23, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA PGCET Counselling and Seat Allotment | August 2026 |
| BIET Management Quota Applications | Open at bietdvg.edu |
| Classes Commence | August/September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| GATE 2026 | 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) |
- GATE score holders: register KEA PGCET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
- K. PGCET: valid alternative to GATE for Karnataka government quota seats.
- Management quota: apply at bietdvg.edu with mark sheets.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised university.
- A minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks in the qualifying degree is required (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates).
- A valid GATE score (preferred) or K. PGCET score is required for counselling-based admission; management quota applicants may apply directly at bietdvg.edu.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination may apply provisionally, subject to submitting proof of passing before joining.
Admission Process
- Secure a valid GATE score or appear in K. PGCET for Karnataka quota M.Tech seats.
- Register for KEA PGCET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in after the K. PGCET result and select BIET Davanagere M.Tech (Structural Engineering) in the preference list.
- Upon seat allotment, report to BIET Davanagere with the qualifying degree mark sheets, transfer certificate, GATE or K. PGCET scorecard, and caste or income certificate where applicable.
- Pay the prescribed semester fees and complete enrolment formalities at the BIET Davanagere postgraduate admissions office.
- Management quota applicants should apply directly at bietdvg.edu and pay the applicable fee upon selection.
✓ Opt for this if
- Civil engineering graduates targeting structural design or construction management
- Engineers in government PWD or NHAI seeking PG upgrade
- GATE-qualified civil candidates in Karnataka wanting affordable M.Tech
- Students aiming for structural consulting or RCC design roles
- Professionals in infrastructure sector wanting seismic or advanced design skills
✗ Skip if
- Candidates from non-civil engineering backgrounds
- Students targeting software or IT roles unrelated to structural engineering
- Those needing national-level brand for private sector high-package placements
- Students preferring metro campuses with stronger research infrastructure
BIET Davanagere M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| AICTE PG Scholarship | INR 12,400 per month | GATE-qualified students in AICTE-approved PG programmes; apply via AICTE portal |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply via state scholarship portal after joining |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | As per scheme norms | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- AICTE PG Scholarship: GATE-qualified students only; apply via AICTE portal.
- SC/ST Karnataka students: full tuition reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- NSP: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.
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