The Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Power and Energy System Engineering 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 power system analysis, smart grid technology, renewable energy systems, power electronics, FACTS devices, high voltage engineering, energy storage systems, power quality, and grid integration of renewables, equipping graduates for roles as power system engineers, energy consultants, grid engineers, renewable energy engineers, electrical design engineers, and power electronics engineers in the power generation and distribution utilities, renewable energy companies, PSUs, state electricity boards, EPC contractors, and energy consultancy firms.
📋 Admission Status: Admission to M.Tech (Power & Energy) 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 power system analysis, smart grid, renewable energy, FACTS, and energy storage.
- 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 power system engineers, energy consultants, grid engineers, renewable energy engineers, electrical design engineers, and power electronics engineers.
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan M.Tech (Power & Energy) 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 (Power & Energy) 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 Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a related discipline 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 (EE (Electrical 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 EEE graduates targeting power systems or renewable energy sector
- GATE EE qualifiers seeking VTU-affiliated M.Tech at affordable fee
- Students interested in KSEB, KPTCL, BESCOM, or central PSU power roles
- Karnataka-based candidates targeting grid engineering or smart grid roles
- Candidates preferring a government-aided institution over private colleges
✗ Skip if
- Students from non-EEE backgrounds without relevant GATE or PGCET score
- Candidates targeting IT, software, or data science careers after M.Tech
- Students seeking M.Tech from a premium-ranked NIT or IIT for brand value
- Candidates expecting high stipend or research funding from campus
Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan M.Tech (Power & Energy) 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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