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Global Academy of Technology Bangalore M.Tech Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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25 Sep, 2026 Global Academy of Technology Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 3198-11776 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 2.21 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
latest reported CSE batch
Cutoff
12,400
Karnataka PGCET rank, 2025
Placement rate
85%
latest reported 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 GAT M.Tech CSE
GAT offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech CSE with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters under VTU, Belagavi. The institute is approved by AICTE and the CSE department has earlier NBA accreditation. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.21 Lakhs, paid through KEA and the college, and INR 4.01 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General PGCET closing rank used here is 12,400 from the latest published list. The latest reported CSE batch averaged INR 6.5 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed.
GAT M.Tech CSE Fees
The full course costs INR 2.21 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.01 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.66 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The college fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.80 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.66 Lakhs | INR 41,405 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 55,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 90,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.21 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.01 Lakhs | Full course |
GAT M.Tech CSE Admission Dates
KEA option entry is open from 10 Sep 2026 to 20 Sep 2026. Round 1 allotment is on 25 Sep 2026 and reporting is on 12 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply, last date to apply | 27 Apr 2026 to 27 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | 31 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 30 Jun 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 10 Sep 2026 to 20 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 allotment | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 28 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
GAT M.Tech CSE Eligibility
You need a B.E. or B.Tech degree in a related branch with 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and Category 1. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank for M.Tech. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree branch | B.E. or B.Tech in CSE, ISE or a related branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank for M.Tech |
| Age | No upper age limit |
GAT M.Tech CSE Admission Process
Write Karnataka PGCET, fill options on KEA, accept the seat and report with papers. KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You pay the seat fee by the last date, or you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Write Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee by the KEA last date |
| 4. Report | Bring degree marks cards and the allotment letter |
GAT M.Tech CSE Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | 2025 |
| EWS | 1,1,050 | 2025 |
GAT M.Tech CSE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 85% of its batch at an average of INR 6.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the final year.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 85% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
GAT M.Tech CSE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.10 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives 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 1.10 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 55,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 55,000 over the course |
GAT M.Tech CSE Ranking
The college stands AICTE approval and #54 in NIRF engineering, with AICTE approved. AICTE approval lets the college offer this technical course. VTU sets the academic rules.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| AICTE | 2024 | A+ |
GAT M.Tech CSE Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 and year 2 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs and project work across four semesters. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Advanced algorithms, systems, labs and research methods |
| Year 2 | Electives, seminar work and the final project |
GAT M.Tech CSE Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | After the first allotment, if rooms are free |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | Campus in Bengaluru with engineering labs and hostels |
Should you pick M.Tech CSE at GAT?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Karnataka, so a rank that misses the All India list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a sure hostel seat before admission: first-years share shared room and rooms depend on getability.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka rank. If you are All India and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech CSE Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 75% in B.E. or B.Tech in CSE, ISE or a related branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the All India seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Tech CSE Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech CSE 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
27 Apr 2026 to 27 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 27 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
31 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
The score is used for M.Tech PGCET quota seats.
Over
30 Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The PGCET rank sheet is checked during admission.
Confirmed
10 Sep 2026 to 20 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Lock options before 20 Sep 2026 so KEA can read them.
Confirmed
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 5 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
28 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
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
Jun 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
Oct 2027
KEA allotment rounds
Allotment rounds are expected after option entry.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected soon after each allotment round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: GAT admission notices and KEA PGCET schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
GAT M.Tech CSE Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
KEA tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 41,405 a semester
INR 1.66 Lakhs
College fee
Per year × 2, INR 27,500 a year
INR 55,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 90,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,726
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
294%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,761
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
162%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: GAT M.Tech fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you M.Tech CSE at GAT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
General · All India
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
OBC-NCL · All India
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
SC · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
SC · All India
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
ST · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
ST · All India
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
EWS · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,1,050: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,1,050: not this year. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
EWS · All India
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Wait for a later KEA round or check management quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The first allotment close is the safer number. The last close only helps if you keep the option in your KEA list.
GAT M.Tech CSE 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 1.10 Lakhs
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 Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 55,000
GAT
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 55,000
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.
GAT M.Tech CSE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to GAT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Closing rankKarnataka PGCET rank, General
12,400
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
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If you need only verified figures, use GAT first and check CMRIT Bengaluru on its site. Pick the seat whose fee notice and placement report you can confirm.
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If you need only verified figures, use GAT first and check BMSIT Bengaluru on its site. Pick the seat whose fee notice and placement report you can confirm.
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If you need only verified figures, use GAT first and check PES Mandya on its site. Pick the seat whose fee notice and placement report you can confirm.
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If you need only verified figures, use GAT first and check MIT Bengaluru on its site. Pick the seat whose fee notice and placement report you can confirm.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on GAT M.Tech CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech CSE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.21 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.5 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 Karnataka seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 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 can I target after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the final year. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a sure hostel seat before admission, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share shared room and rooms depend on getability. 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 another option.
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 year 2, but the electives in year 2 cover computer science electives, and the final project can support a research plan. 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 85% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.5 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 year 2.
Is M.Tech CSE better than taking a job right away?▾
Pick the course if you want two more years to build stronger computer science skills before a job. The course has 18 seats, so each project group is small. If you already have a strong job offer, compare that salary with the INR 2.21 Lakhs fee and then decide.
How do I get admission to M.Tech CSE here?▾
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 2.21 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.01 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 per 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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