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Rajeev Institute of Technology offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech CSE with 18 seats through GATE and Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters and follows VTU rules. RIT Hassan has AICTE approval and NAAC A grade, and The Week ranked it #280 in engineering in 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.09 Lakhs. You get a seat through KEA counselling after the PGCET or through a valid GATE score. The General PGCET seat closed at rank 5,644 in round 1 of 2024. The institute average pay was INR 3.5 LPA, and 104 students were placed in 2023-24.
The full course costs INR 2.09 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.69 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.37 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once each year, across two years. KEA fixes the government quota fee. Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.37 Lakhs | INR 68,470 a year, 2 years |
| Other academic fee | INR 72,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.09 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.69 Lakhs | Full course |
Round 1 allotment was out on 25 Sep 2026. Fee payment is from 29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026. Reporting closes on 5 Oct 2026, and classes are expected in Nov 2026. Keep the allotment order and original papers ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Last date to pay registration fee | 10 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET admit card | 15 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET exam for M.Tech | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | Aug 2026 | Over |
| Option entry and choice filling | 20 Sep 2026 to 24 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Fee payment and confirmation slip | 29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| College reporting and document check | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
You need a BE or B.Tech degree with 50% marks. SC, ST and Category-I students need 45%. You also need a valid GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank. If your degree marks fall short, KEA will not allot the seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Qualifying degree | BE or B.Tech in a related branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category-I |
| Exam route | GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank |
| Counselling body | KEA for government quota seats |
KEA allots the government quota seat on your PGCET rank and your options. You register, write the exam, enter college choices and pay the fee after allotment. If you miss the fee date, you lose the allotted seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register for PGCET | Fill the KEA form and pay the application fee |
| 2. Write PGCET | Take the Computer Science Engineering paper |
| 3. Enter options | Put this course in your KEA option list |
| 4. Pay fee | Pay after allotment and download the confirmation slip |
| 5. Report | Bring original papers to the college before the last time |
The General PGCET seat closed at rank 5,644 in round 1 of 2024 and 5,342 in 2023. These are Karnataka PGCET closing ranks for this course. The rank moved higher in 2024, so the seat got a little easier that year.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 5,644 | Round 1, 2024 |
| OBC-NCL | 5,644 | Round 1, 2024 |
| General | 5,342 | Round 1, 2023 |
| General | 3,665 | Round 1, 2022 |
The institute placed 104 students in 2023-24 at an average of INR 3.5 LPA. The same report shows 126 placed students in 2022-23. TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture and Wipro appear in recent recruiter lists for computer science students.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.5 LPA, 2023-24 |
| Students placed | 104 |
| Previous placed count | 126 in 2022-23 |
| Recruiters | TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture and Wipro |
The schemes shown here can cut INR 40,000 to INR 1.20 Lakhs from the course cost. The state post-matric route gives the biggest single waiver at INR 80,000. Income papers and category certificates decide most awards, and GATE students should check the AICTE PG stipend separately.
| 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 80,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
The college stands #280 in The Week Engineering ranking 2026 and has NAAC A grade. The same course page lists AICTE approval and VTU affiliation. Use the rank as a broad signal, and use fee, cutoff and pay for the final choice.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| The Week Engineering ranking | 2026 | #280 |
| NAAC | 2025 | A |
| Approval | 2026 | AICTE |
The course has four semesters, with advanced computer science subjects and a project. The department page says the programme builds research skills. You should ask the department about electives before admission, because the public page does not list a semester-wise choice table.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Advanced computer science theory and labs |
| Semester 2 | Specialised subjects and research method work |
| Semester 3 | Electives and project work |
| Semester 4 | Project or thesis submission |
The M.Tech CSE intake is 18 seats, and 6, 3 and 2 students were admitted in the last three reporting years. A smaller class can help project guidance, but it also means fewer classmates and fewer course-specific placement numbers.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Approved intake | 18 seats |
| Admitted students | 6 in 2023-24 |
| Admitted students | 3 in 2022-23 |
| Admitted students | 2 in 2021-22 |
This course suits students who want a low-cost computer science master degree in Hassan.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 information bulletin. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: RIT fee notice and KEA fee data. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use this course's published Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.
The 2024 PGCET close is the last clean number for this course. Use it as a guide, not as a promise.
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