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RNSIT Bachelor of Engineering [BE] EE- VLSI Design and Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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14 Jul, 2026 RNSIT BE Fee Structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 12.88 Lakhs. View Details.
Total fees
INR 16 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5 LPA
UG median pay, NIRF 2025
Cutoff
48,576
KCET GM, Round 3 2025
Placement rate
78%
UG batch placed, NIRF 2025
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?KCET and COMEDK cutoffs by category
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 RNSIT BE VLSI
RNSIT offers a four year, full time BE VLSI Design & Technology with 60 seats through KCET, COMEDK and management quota. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with electronics, chip design and embedded labs. The institute is AICTE approved, VTU affiliated and NAAC A+ graded. The full fee without hostel is INR 16 Lakhs, paid each year, and INR 20.80 Lakhs with hostel and living. You get a merit seat through KEA or COMEDK counselling. The General KCET seat closed at rank 48,576 in round 3 of 2025. The UG median pay was INR 5 LPA and 78% of eligible students were placed.
RNSIT BE VLSI Fees
The full course costs INR 16 Lakhs without hostel and INR 20.80 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition and college fees are INR 16 Lakhs. You pay INR 4 Lakhs each year for four years. The college says books, uniform and exam fees are separate. Hostel and living add INR 4.80 Lakhs over four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and college fees | INR 16 Lakhs | INR 4 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Books, uniform and exam fees | Not published | Paid separately when asked by the college |
| Hostel and living | INR 4.80 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 16 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 20.80 Lakhs | Full course |
RNSIT BE VLSI Admission Dates 2026
Management quota applications are open till 24 Sep 2026. Admission fee payment is due by 29 Sep 2026, and reporting starts on 13 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter, fee receipt and original marks cards ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Management quota application, last date to apply | 1 Apr 2026 to 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| KCET exam | 18 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026 | Over |
| COMEDK UGET exam | 9 May 2026 | Over |
| KCET and COMEDK result | 28 May 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 3 allotment | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Admission fee, last date | 29 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 13 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 29 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
RNSIT BE VLSI Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics and Maths and one approved optional subject. You need 45% marks; Karnataka SC and ST students need 40%. You also need a KCET, COMEDK, JEE or RNSAT rank for this course.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics and Maths with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology or Electronics |
| Class 12 marks | 45% aggregate; 40% for Karnataka SC and ST students |
| Exam | KCET, COMEDK, JEE or RNSAT rank |
| English | One language in Class 12 |
RNSIT BE VLSI Admission Process
KEA or COMEDK allots the seat on your rank and choices. You then pay the fee and report with original papers. Management quota students apply to the RNSIT Admission Cell and pay the first part after selection.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write an exam | Take KCET, COMEDK, JEE or RNSAT |
| 2. Fill choices | Add RNSIT BE VLSI in KEA or COMEDK counselling |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the fee by the last date |
| 4. Report | Bring original marks cards, rank card and allotment letter |
RNSIT BE VLSI Cutoff
The General KCET seat closed at rank 48,576 and the COMEDK seat closed near rank 57,487 in 2025. These are round 3 closing ranks for this course. A rank close to the last number is not safe in early rounds.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General, KCET | 48,576 | Round 3, 2025 |
| General, COMEDK | 57,487 | Round 3, 2025 |
| OBC, KCET | 42,000 | Round 3 estimate, 2025 |
| SC, KCET | 85,000 | Round 3 estimate, 2025 |
| ST, KCET | 1,05,000 | Round 3 estimate, 2025 |
RNSIT BE VLSI Placements
The UG batch placed 78% of eligible students at a median pay of INR 5 LPA. RNSIT recorded 1,060 offers in 2025 and 200+ companies. VLSI students usually sit for electronics, embedded, semiconductor support and IT service roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 5 LPA, UG 4-year batch |
| Highest offer | INR 50 LPA, 2025 |
| Eligible students placed | 78% |
| Job offers | 1,060 in 2025 |
| Recruiters | Infosys, HP, LTIMindtree, HCL and Tejas Networks |
RNSIT BE VLSI Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2.40 Lakhs over the course. The RNSIT merit waiver and AICTE Pragati give the biggest listed help. You need marks, income or category papers before you apply.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| RNSIT merit scholarship | 90% in PCM or 90 percentile in JEE | INR 50,000 a year |
| AICTE Pragati | Girl student, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a year |
| Central Sector Scheme | Top 20 percentile in Class 12, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 40,000 over the course |
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC, ST or OBC student with income paper | Amount set by the portal |
RNSIT BE VLSI Ranking
The college stands #300 in Collegedunia engineering ranking and has NAAC A+. It is AICTE approved and affiliated to VTU. These tags matter most for degree approval and for the counselling route.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering | 2025 | #300 |
| NAAC | latest cycle | A+ |
| AICTE | 2026 | Approved |
| VTU | 2026 | Affiliated |
RNSIT BE VLSI Course Structure
Year 1 has maths, physics, programming and basic electronics. VLSI and chip design work starts after the basics. Year 4 has project work and electives tied to semiconductor design.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Digital logic, circuits and signals |
| Year 3 | VLSI design, embedded systems and EDA tools |
| Year 4 | Electives, internship work and final project |
RNSIT BE VLSI Seats and Campus
This course has 60 seats. The campus is in Bengaluru, so students can reach electronics, IT and semiconductor offices for projects and interviews. Hostel fees are separate from the course fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Seat intake | 60 seats |
| Campus | Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru |
| Hostel | Extra fee, not part of tuition |
| City link | Bengaluru electronics and IT offices |
Should you pick BE VLSI Design & Technology at RNSIT?
This course suits students who like electronics, chip design and Bengaluru based tech jobs.
Pick it if:
You want a chip design path: Bengaluru gives you electronics offices, EDA teams and IT firms within daily reach.
You want VLSI, not broad ECE: this branch teaches chip design, FPGA work and embedded systems from the middle years.
You compare fee with pay: the course costs INR 16 Lakhs and UG median pay is INR 5 LPA.
You have a KCET rank near 48,576: keep RNSIT high, but add safer choices below it.
Skip it if:
You want only software jobs: VLSI is hardware heavy, so VLSI may fit that goal better here.
You need hostel included in fees: RNSIT lists hostel fees as extra, so check room cost before paying.
You need a high placement share: NIRF shows 78% placed, so some students still wait after exams.
You depend on the last cutoff: a rank just worse than 48,576 needs COMEDK or management backup.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this seat if you want VLSI and your KCET rank clears the checker. If hostel cost is tight, ask RNSIT before paying.
BE VLSI Design & Technology Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% in optional subjects. Karnataka SC and ST students need 40%.
Subjects: Physics and Maths are compulsory, with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology or Electronics.
Exam needed: KCET, COMEDK, JEE or RNSAT rank is accepted for this course.
English rule: English must be one of your Class 12 languages.
BE VLSI Design & Technology Admission Process▾
Write the exam: Take KCET, COMEDK, JEE or RNSAT for an eligible rank.
Register for counselling: KEA handles KCET seats, and COMEDK handles COMEDK seats.
Fill choices: Put RNSIT BE VLSI high if this is your first pick.
Pay the fee: Pay by the last date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring original marks cards, rank card and allotment letter.
BE VLSI Design & Technology 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.
Confirmed
1 Apr 2026 to 24 Sep 2026
Management quota application
Apply before 24 Sep 2026 if you want a direct RNSIT seat.
Over
18 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026
KCET exam
Your KEA rank comes from this test.
Over
9 May 2026
COMEDK UGET exam
COMEDK rank is used for private college seats.
Over
28 May 2026
KCET and COMEDK result
Download the rank card before counselling.
Over
20 Aug 2026 to 28 Aug 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 28 Aug 2026.
Over
19 Aug 2026
Round 3 allotment
The round 3 allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 29 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat can be cancelled without them.
Confirmed
29 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are checked before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET registration
Expected from the same month as this year; the last date to apply comes before the exam.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027
COMEDK UGET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027
KCET and COMEDK result
Rank cards are expected before counselling.
Tentative
Aug 2027
KEA option entry
Fill RNSIT BE VLSI in your choices if your rank is close.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Allotment rounds
Round dates are expected after KEA and COMEDK publish the schedule.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Admission fee, last date
Pay by the date on the allotment letter.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals and fee receipts.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
The exact college calendar is not out yet.
Source: RNSIT admissions and COMEDK notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
RNSIT BE VLSI Design & Technology Fees 2026
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition and college fees
Per year × 4, INR 4 Lakhs a year
INR 16 Lakhs
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 4, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 4.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 26,977
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
31%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 35,070
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
24%
average first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: RNSIT admissions fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you BE VLSI at RNSIT?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use this course's published closing ranks.
Category
Route
General · KCET route
38,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
38,001 to 48,576: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 48,576: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
General · COMEDK route
44,839 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
44,840 to 57,487: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 57,487: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
OBC NCL · KCET route
33,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
33,001 to 42,000: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 42,000: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
OBC NCL · COMEDK route
44,839 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
44,840 to 57,487: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 57,487: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
SC · KCET route
68,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
68,001 to 85,000: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 85,000: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
SC · COMEDK route
44,839 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
44,840 to 57,487: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 57,487: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
ST · KCET route
84,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
84,001 to 105,000: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 105,000: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
ST · COMEDK route
44,839 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
44,840 to 57,487: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 57,487: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
EWS · KCET route
39,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
39,001 to 50,000: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 50,000: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
EWS · COMEDK route
44,839 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
44,840 to 57,487: almost there. Later rounds may still move the close.
Worse than 57,487: not this route. Try the other route or management quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
KCET and COMEDK ranks do not move the same way. Check both routes before you pay, because RNSIT also lists a management quota fee for this branch.
RNSIT BE VLSI 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.
RNSIT merit scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
RNS Institute of Technology
Paid year by year if you keep the CGPA rule.
Who qualifies: 90% in PCM or 90 percentile in JEEApply by Sep 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 yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersAICTE Pragati or Saksham
INR 2 Lakhs
AICTE
Paid yearly to eligible girl students or specially abled students.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersKarnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State welfare portal
Paid as per the state portal after joining.
Who qualifies: SC, ST or OBC with income paperApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
RNSIT BE VLSI Design & Technology vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to RNSIT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 16 Lakhs
tuition + college fees
INR 14 Lakhs
INR 2 Lakhs less
INR 18 Lakhs
INR 2 Lakhs more
INR 16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 18.20 Lakhs
INR 2.20 Lakhs more
INR 12 Lakhs
INR 4 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5 LPA
NIRF median pay
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA more
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 4.7 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 4.9 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 3.4 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
78%
NIRF 2025
72%
6 points lower
82%
4 points higher
75%
3 points lower
76%
2 points lower
74%
4 points lower
Closing rankKCET GM, General
48,576
Round 3, 2025
42,000
6,576 places tougher
60,000
11,424 places easier
52,000
3,424 places easier
55,000
6,424 places easier
65,000
16,424 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
KCET and COMEDK
30
30 fewer
120
60 more
45
15 fewer
120
60 more
120
60 more
ROIpay against fee
31%
INR 5 LPA vs fee
44%
13 points higher
27%
4 points lower
29%
2 points lower
27%
4 points lower
28%
3 points lower
In short
CMRIT costs less and pays more, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, take CMRIT; if it clears only RNSIT, take this seat.
In short
NMIT has more seats and an easier cutoff, but its fee is higher. If money matters more than seat safety, keep RNSIT above it.
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BMSIT has the same fee, but RNSIT prints better pay and placement numbers here. If both allot you a seat, keep RNSIT higher.
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New Horizon has more seats and an easier cutoff, but it costs more. If your rank misses RNSIT, use it as the next backup.
In short
DSATM costs less and is easier to get, but pay is lower. If RNSIT allots you a seat, take it and keep DSATM as backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on RNSIT BE VLSI Design & Technology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE VLSI at RNSIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want electronics and chip design and can pay the management fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 16 Lakhs, and the UG median pay is INR 5 LPA. If you need a loan, check the EMI tile above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my KCET rank is near the cutoff?▾
It depends on the route. The General KCET closing rank printed here is 48,576, so a rank just above it is not safe in early rounds. Keep RNSIT in your list, but use the rank checker above and keep a safer branch or route ready.
What job can I get after BE VLSI from RNSIT?▾
You can aim for VLSI design, embedded systems, semiconductor support, testing and IT service roles. RNSIT also reports 200+ companies and 1,060 offers in 2025. Check whether the recruiter list matches your goal before you choose this branch.
Who should take BE VLSI at RNSIT?▾
Take it if you like electronics, circuits, chip design and Bengaluru based tech offices. The course has 60 seats and is more focused than broad ECE. If you want only software coding roles, compare it with VLSI before you pay.
Who should skip this course at RNSIT?▾
Skip it if you do not want hardware subjects or lab work. VLSI has circuits, semiconductor basics and EDA tools. The fee is INR 16 Lakhs without hostel, so also skip it if the EMI feels too high for your family.
Is RNSIT better for VLSI or broad ECE?▾
Pick VLSI if you already want chip design, embedded systems or semiconductor work. Pick broad ECE if you still want more room to choose between communication, electronics and software later. The VLSI page has 60 seats, so check seat safety first.
Is the Bengaluru location useful for this course?▾
Yes, Bengaluru helps because electronics, embedded and IT companies are close to campus. That does not mean every student gets a chip design job. Use the placement and recruiter lines above, then ask the department which VLSI firms visited for this batch.
Can I pay the RNSIT management fee in parts?▾
Yes, the RNSIT fee page says management quota students can pay this branch in two parts each year. For BE VLSI, it lists INR 2 Lakhs first and INR 2 Lakhs later. Ask the admission office for dates before paying.
What scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
RNSIT lists merit scholarships for high Class 12 marks or JEE percentile, and central schemes may help eligible students. The calculator above uses INR 40,000 to INR 2.40 Lakhs as examples. Keep income, marks and category papers ready before you apply.
Is hostel included in the BE VLSI fee?▾
No. RNSIT says hostel fees are extra and not part of the management quota fee. The fee block adds INR 4.80 Lakhs as a living estimate. Ask for the latest room and mess amount before you book a seat.
Should I wait for COMEDK if KCET does not work?▾
Yes, if your COMEDK rank is stronger. This page prints both KCET and COMEDK routes because RNSIT accepts both. Use the checker above for your category, then keep management quota only as the last paid option.
Is BE VLSI good for higher studies?▾
Yes, it can help if you plan for M.Tech VLSI, embedded systems or GATE later. The course has chip design and electronics subjects from the middle years. Keep your grades strong, because higher studies need marks as much as the branch name.
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