PA College of Engineering Mangalore M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Graduates are hired as VLSI design engineers, embedded software developers, RTL designers, and FPGA developers. Key employers in the sector include Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Intel, Samsung, and semiconductor design centres across Bengaluru and Hyderabad. PACE graduates benefit from VTU affiliation, which is recognised by both Indian and MNC employers in Karnataka electronics hubs, and the degree qualifies holders for assistant professor roles at AICTE-approved engineering colleges.

Ans. Candidates should appear in GATE EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) for M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded System. Candidates with an EE (Electrical Engineering) background may also be considered. The Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech uses a similar paper mapping. It is advisable to confirm the accepted GATE paper codes directly with PACE or KEA counselling at the time of seat allotment.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year programme is INR 1,28,000, payable as INR 64,000 per academic year. Hostel accommodation is available at separate charges. The fee is fixed per VTU norms and may be revised at the start of a new academic session based on government directives. No additional laboratory or project fees beyond the stated annual fee are currently listed.

Ans. Eligibility for M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded System at PACE is primarily intended for Electronics, ECE, or Electrical Engineering graduates. B.Tech CSE graduates may be considered at the discretion of the admissions committee, particularly if they have a strong GATE EC score or relevant project experience in hardware description languages or embedded systems. Candidates are encouraged to confirm eligibility with PACE admissions directly before applying.

Ans. Yes. PACE Mangalore has seven VTU-recognised research centres where M.Tech students can engage in project-based learning and thesis research. The Electronics and Communication Engineering department supports projects in FPGA-based system design, signal processing, and embedded systems. Completion of M.Tech also qualifies graduates to register for VTU PhD programmes in Electronics at PACE or other VTU-affiliated research institutions.

Ans. Yes. The degree is awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University and approved by AICTE, making it eligible for government sector jobs that require a VTU-affiliated M.Tech qualification. Graduates may apply to DRDO, ISRO, BEL, and other public sector electronics organisations that recruit M.Tech holders in Electronics and Communication Engineering. GATE-qualified candidates also benefit from PSU direct recruitment drives linked to their GATE score.