The Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Aided Design of Structures at Malnad College of Engineering (MCE), Hassan is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Established in 1960, MCE Hassan is a government-aided autonomous college with NAAC B+ accreditation, ranked 498 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list. The programme covers structural analysis, finite element methods, earthquake engineering, STAAD Pro, computational mechanics, advanced concrete design, steel structures, building information modelling, and geotechnical analysis, equipping graduates for roles as structural design engineers, CAD specialists, construction project managers, geotechnical engineers, EPC project engineers, and infrastructure consultants in the construction, infrastructure, EPC firms, real estate, government public works, and structural consultancy.
📋 Admission Status: Admission to M.Tech (CADS) 2026 at MCE Hassan is through GATE 2026 (results declared March 19, 2026) and Karnataka PGCET 2026 (exam: May 23, 2026). Counselling is conducted by KEA after the PGCET result.
Key Points
- Two-year full-time postgraduate programme under VTU’s autonomous curriculum at MCE Hassan.
- Curriculum covers FEM, structural analysis, earthquake engineering, STAAD Pro, and BIM.
- Admission through GATE 2026 and Karnataka PGCET 2026 (exam May 23, 2026).
- Total fee for two years is INR 1,39,000; fees are PGCET-regulated for aided institution seats.
- Government-aided autonomous college with NAAC B+ accreditation in Hassan, Karnataka.
- Graduates pursue careers as structural design engineers, CAD specialists, construction project managers, geotechnical engineers, EPC project engineers, and infrastructure consultants.
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan M.Tech (CADS) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Year 1 Tuition Fee | INR 69,500 |
| Year 2 Tuition Fee | INR 69,500 |
| Total Fees (Hostel charges separate) | INR 1,39,000 |
- Fees shown are PGCET-regulated for government-aided institution seats.
- Hostel and transport charges are excluded from the total above.
- Students should verify current fee structure with the college.
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan M.Tech (CADS) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE 2026 Registration | Aug 28 - Oct 13, 2025 |
| GATE 2026 Exam | Feb 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result | March 19, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Registration | Mar 23 - Apr 8, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Exam (M.E./M.Tech) | May 23, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 |
| KEA PGCET Counselling | August-September 2026 |
| Classes Commence | September-October 2026 |
- Qualify GATE 2026 or Karnataka PGCET 2026 M.Tech exam (May 23).
- Register for KEA PGCET counselling after result (July 8, 2026).
- Attend document verification with original degree certificates and mark sheets.
- Pay the prescribed fee at MCE Hassan to confirm admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
- A minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks in the qualifying degree is required (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- A valid GATE score or a qualifying rank in Karnataka PGCET is required for admission.
Admission Process
- Qualify GATE 2026 (CE (Civil Engineering) paper) or Karnataka PGCET 2026 (M.Tech exam: May 23, 2026).
- Register on the KEA counselling portal after the PGCET result.
- Submit college and branch preferences on the KEA PGCET counselling portal.
- Attend document verification with original degree certificates.
- Accept the allotted seat and pay the prescribed fee to complete admission at MCE Hassan.
✓ Opt for this if
- BE Civil graduates wanting PG specialisation in structural and CAD fields
- GATE CE qualifiers seeking VTU-affiliated M.Tech at affordable fee
- Students targeting structural design roles in EPC or consultancy firms
- Karnataka-based candidates interested in infrastructure or construction sector
- Candidates planning to work with PSUs or government civil departments
✗ Skip if
- Students seeking high-frequency research publications or PhD funding
- Candidates wanting roles in geotechnical or water resources, not CADS focus
- Students targeting placements at top-tier IT or product companies
- Candidates from non-Civil Engineering backgrounds without relevant GATE score
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan M.Tech (CADS) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | As per scheme norms | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Karnataka SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply via state scholarship portal |
| Karnataka OBC/EBC Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | OBC/EBC Karnataka-domicile students; apply via state scholarship portal |
| Government of Karnataka Merit Scholarship | As per state norms | Merit-based scholarship for PG students in government-aided institutions |
| VTU Scholarship | As per VTU norms | Merit-based scholarships notified by Visvesvaraya Technological University |
- Apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission confirmation.
- Karnataka SC/ST/OBC students apply via state scholarship portal.
- Scholarships renew annually based on academic performance.
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