Siddaganga Institute of Technology offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Structural Engineering course in Tumakuru. The course is taught on campus over four semesters. SIT is an autonomous college with NAAC A++ and AICTE approval. NIRF placed it in the 101 to 150 engineering group in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.57 Lakhs, and the full cost with hostel is INR 4.93 Lakhs. You get a seat through GATE or Karnataka PGCET counselling by KEA. The 2025 PGCET closing rank was 4,019 in round 3. The course has 9 seats. The latest average pay used here is INR 6.5 LPA, and 90% of the latest batch was placed.
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 4.93 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.57 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.22 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee across the course. SIT charges the admission fee once. Hostel and mess add INR 1.40 Lakhs, and living cost is separate.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 2.22 Lakhs
Full course, as published
University and exam fee
INR 20,000
INR 10,000 a year, 2 years
Admission fee
INR 15,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 70,000 a year, 2 years
Living cost
INR 96,000
INR 4,000 a month, 24 months
Total, no hostel
INR 2.57 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 4.93 Lakhs
Full course
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates
PGCET option entry closed on 18 Sep 2026, and mock allotment is set for 20 Sep 2026. Round 1 final allotment is expected on 22 Sep 2026. Keep your PGCET rank card, degree marks cards and fee receipt ready before reporting.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET application, last date to apply
24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026
Over
PGCET admit card
26 May 2026
Over
PGCET M.Tech exam
31 May 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Document verification
28 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
Over
Option entry, last date to apply
11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026
Over
Mock allotment
20 Sep 2026
Confirmed
Round 1 final allotment
22 Sep 2026
Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date
26 Sep 2026
Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check
30 Sep 2026
Confirmed
Classes start
10 Oct 2026
Confirmed
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility
You need a B.E. or M.Tech in a relevant civil engineering stream with 50% marks. SC and ST students need 45%. You also need a valid GATE or Karnataka PGCET score for the admission year.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
B.E. or M.Tech in a relevant stream
Marks
50% for General, 45% for SC and ST
Exam
Valid GATE or Karnataka PGCET score
Mode
Full-time, on campus
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process
KEA allots the PGCET seat on your rank and options. You first write GATE or PGCET, verify documents, enter options and accept the seat. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write GATE or PGCET
Use the valid score for the admission year
2. Verify documents
Give degree marks cards and category papers if used
3. Fill options
Put this course high if it is your first pick
4. Accept the seat
Pay the seat fee by the KEA date
5. Report to SIT
Bring originals and the allotment letter
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 4,019 in Karnataka PGCET round 3 of 2025. Round 1 closed at rank 2,248. The late round gives hope, but the safer number is the round 1 close.
Category
Closing rank
Round and year
General
4,019
Round 3, 2025
General
2,248
Round 1, 2025
General
8,303
Round 2, 2025
General
2,539
Round 1, 2024
General
1,759
Round 1, 2023
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Placements
The latest placement rate used here is 90%, and the average pay is INR 6.5 LPA. The highest offer listed for the college is INR 31 LPA. Civil design, site planning and IT services companies hire from this campus.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
Highest offer
INR 31 LPA
Batch placed
90%
Hiring areas
Structural design, site planning and IT services
Recruiters
TCS, Infosys and civil design firms
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The Karnataka post-matric scholarship gives the biggest support. State and central schemes need an income paper, and the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 2 Lakhs 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 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship
OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1 Lakh over the course
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Ranking
SIT has NAAC A++. The NIRF 2025 engineering group is 101 to 150. The college says it stays within the top 100 engineering colleges in many NIRF years. These ranks help you read the college name with the fee and cutoff.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering
2025
101 to 150 group
NAAC
latest cycle
A++
AICTE
latest approval
Approved
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Seats and Intake
The 2025 KEA seat matrix lists 9 seats for this course. General merit seats are the biggest part of the table. Check the latest matrix before locking options because seats can move after approval.
Quota
Seats
Total seats
9
General merit seats
2
Reserved category seats
7
Should you pick M.Tech Structural Engineering at SIT?
This course suits students who want structural design roles and can study in a smaller city.
Pick it if:
You want civil design work: structural design, site planning and IT services firms hire from this campus.
You have a rank near SIT: the round 3 close reached 4,019, so keep it high till the late round.
Your family wants a lower fee: INR 2.57 Lakhs is the full fee before hostel and living cost.
You want a small class: the KEA seat matrix lists 9 seats, so lab access is easier.
Skip it if:
You want a big metro job search: Tumakuru is smaller, so most outside internships need your own effort.
You depend only on round 3: the safer round 1 close was 2,248, so keep a backup above it.
You need the fee back fast: INR 6.5 LPA pay gives strong value, but civil roles may start lower.
You need many electives: a 9-seat course can offer fewer class choices than larger branches.
Counsellor's advice
If your PGCET rank is near 2,248, freeze it early. If it is closer to 4,019, float and keep a backup.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility▾
Degree: You need B.E. or M.Tech in a relevant civil engineering stream.
Marks: General students need 50%; SC and ST students need 45%.
Entrance score: You need a valid GATE or Karnataka PGCET score in the admission year.
Documents: Keep degree marks cards, category certificate and PGCET rank card ready.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process▾
Write exam: Take GATE or Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech admission.
Verify papers: KEA checks your marks cards and category papers before option entry.
Fill options: Put SIT Structural Engineering high if it is your first pick.
Accept seat: Pay the seat fee by the KEA date, or you lose the seat.
Report: Bring originals, the allotment letter and the fee receipt to campus.
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.
Over
24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026
PGCET application, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 10 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
26 May 2026
PGCET admit card
Download was needed before the exam date.
Over
31 May 2026
PGCET M.Tech exam
This rank is used for the KEA M.Tech seat list.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank card is used for option entry and allotment.
Over
28 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
Document verification
KEA checked degree marks cards and category papers.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026
Option entry, last date to apply
Choices locked when the window shut on 18 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
20 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Use this result to change your options before the final list.
Confirmed
22 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The allotment letter comes online after this result.
Confirmed
26 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 26 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals, the allotment letter and the fee receipt.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel allotment is handled near this date.
Tentative
Apr 2027
PGCET application, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET admit card
Expected before the M.Tech exam.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected after KEA publishes the rank card.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document verification
Expected before option entry.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry, last date to apply
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Mock allotment
Expected before the final allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 final allotment
Expected after option changes close.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected within a few days of allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after fee payment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting is over.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 schedule and SIT admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Siddaganga Institute of Technology M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 2.22 Lakhs
University and exam fee
Per year × 2, INR 10,000 a year
INR 20,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 70,000 a year
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Living cost
Per month × 24, INR 4,000 a month
INR 96,000
Total course fee
INR 2.57 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.93 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel, mess and living
Education loan EMI
INR 4,333
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
253%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 8,312
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
132%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SIT admission page and published fee data. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Structural Engineering at SIT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Seat type
General · KEA seat
2,248 or better: yes, you are in. Keep SIT high on your list.
2,249 to 4,019: almost there. Later rounds helped this course in 2025.
Worse than 4,019: not this year. Try later rounds only with a backup.
General · GATE seat
550 or above: yes, you are safe. Keep the GATE paper ready.
450 to 549: almost there. Check the KEA seat also.
Below 450: not safe. Use PGCET options as the backup.
2A · KEA seat
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high.
3,201 to 5,200: almost there. Wait for later rounds.
Worse than 5,200: not safe. Keep another option ready.
2A · GATE seat
500 or above: yes, you are safe. Keep SIT in your first group.
400 to 499: almost there. Check the KEA list too.
Below 400: not safe. Use PGCET counselling also.
3A · KEA seat
3,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high.
3,001 to 4,800: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 4,800: not safe. Keep another option ready.
3A · GATE seat
500 or above: yes, you are safe. Keep this course high.
400 to 499: almost there. Check PGCET options too.
Below 400: not safe. Keep a backup in KEA counselling.
SC · KEA seat
6,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep SIT high on your list.
6,001 to 8,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds.
Worse than 8,000: not safe. Keep a backup option.
SC · GATE seat
350 or above: yes, you are safe. Keep the GATE paper ready.
300 to 349: almost there. Check the KEA seat also.
Below 300: not safe. Use PGCET counselling also.
ST · KEA seat
7,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high.
7,001 to 9,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 9,000: not safe. Keep another option ready.
ST · GATE seat
320 or above: yes, you are safe. Keep SIT in your list.
280 to 319: almost there. Check PGCET options too.
Below 280: not safe. Keep a backup in KEA counselling.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Round 1 is the safer number for this course. Round 3 helps only if you keep SIT in the list till the end.
SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering 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.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central 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 year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.17 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.57 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.17 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 17,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 67,000
Siddaganga Institute of Technology M.Tech Structural Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Siddaganga Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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SDM College of Engineering and Technology
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NMAM Institute of Technology
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.57 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 2.06 Lakhs
INR 51,000 less
INR 1.37 Lakhs
INR 1.20 Lakhs less
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 7,000 less
INR 2.30 Lakhs
INR 27,000 less
INR 2.30 Lakhs
INR 27,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6.5 LPA
latest batch
INR 9 LPA
INR 2.5 LPA more
INR 7 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 5 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
INR 6 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
latest batch
86%
4 points lower
88%
2 points lower
80%
10 points lower
82%
8 points lower
85%
5 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
4,019
Round 3, 2025
5,000
981 places easier
2,500
1,519 places tougher
9,000
4,981 places easier
6,500
2,481 places easier
7,500
3,481 places easier
Seatsthis course
9
KEA seat matrix
18
9 more
19
10 more
14
5 more
15
6 more
18
9 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
253%
on INR 6.5 LPA
437%
184 points higher
511%
258 points higher
200%
53 points lower
252%
1 point lower
261%
8 points higher
In short
If your rank clears both, NIE gives higher pay and more seats, but SIT costs a little more. Pick SIT if Tumakuru and the smaller class suit you better.
In short
BIT costs less and has higher ROI, but its closing rank is tougher. If SIT clears and BIT does not, take SIT and do not wait for a later list.
In short
SJB is easier to get and has more seats, but SIT pays more on the figures here. If you get SIT in round 1, keep it above SJB.
In short
SDM is easier on rank and costs less, while SIT has slightly better ROI. If city and travel matter, compare those before you lock the option.
In short
NMAM has more seats and a slightly higher ROI, while SIT has the lower cutoff pressure than BIT. If both allot, choose by location and hostel fit.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on SIT M.Tech Structural Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Structural Engineering at SIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a structural design seat at a lower fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.57 Lakhs, and the average pay used here is INR 6.5 LPA. Check the EMI tile before you take a loan, then decide.
Should I take SIT if my PGCET rank is close to 4,019?▾
Yes, but do not depend on that number alone. The 2025 round 3 closing rank was 4,019, while round 1 closed at 2,248. Keep SIT in your list, but keep a safer option above it if your rank is nearer the late close.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You can aim for structural design, site planning and civil project roles. The placement table uses INR 6.5 LPA as the average pay and 90% as the placed share. Ask the placement cell for the latest civil recruiter list before you join.
Who should pick this course at SIT?▾
Pick it if you like design, concrete structures and site drawings. The course has 9 seats, so the class is small. It suits students who want a civil engineering PG degree and can study in Tumakuru for two years.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want only software roles or a large metro campus. Tumakuru is smaller, and the course is built around structural engineering. If you want many IT electives, compare your options before you lock this seat.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
Yes, the fee to pay balance is strong. The base fee is INR 2.57 Lakhs, and the average pay used in the ROI tile is INR 6.5 LPA. If you add hostel and living cost, the total becomes INR 4.93 Lakhs, so check both totals.
Is SIT better for higher studies or jobs?▾
It can work for both, but the choice depends on your goal. The course is a two-year M.Tech with structural engineering subjects, so it helps for design jobs and research. If you want a Ph.D., check faculty projects before you accept.
Should I wait a year for a better PGCET rank?▾
Wait only if you are sure you can improve a lot. SIT closed at 4,019 in round 3, and the course has 9 seats. If your rank is near the cutoff, use the checker above and keep a backup instead of losing a year.
Will the small batch help placements?▾
It can help with teacher access, but it does not promise a job. The course has 9 seats, and the placement rate used here is 90% for the latest batch. Ask for course-wise recruiter names before you pay the first fee.
Can I get admission through GATE instead of PGCET?▾
Yes. SIT lists GATE or Karnataka PGCET as the valid route for M.Tech. You still need B.E. or M.Tech in a relevant stream with the required marks. Keep both scorecard and degree papers ready for document check.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the main fee is paid across the course, not as one single payment. The tuition fee is INR 2.22 Lakhs, and the full base fee is INR 2.57 Lakhs. Check the college payment notice before the KEA fee date.
What scholarships can reduce the cost?▾
The calculator lists state and central schemes from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs. Your category and family income decide what you can claim. Use the chips above, then confirm the documents and renewal rule with the college office.
Admission for postgraduate programs at the institution is through the PGCET exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority. Candidates with appropriate ranks can secure seats under the Government seat matrix, but need to pay university fees online to finalize admission. The faculty is generally committed and sincere, although there's an unequal distribution across departments. The fee structure, set by the government, includes an additional 30% charge by the institution, making postgraduate courses relatively expensive.
The same resources are used for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Placement opportunities are favorable for IT branches, but nonexistent for other branches, with internships being of poor quality. While merit students do not receive stipends, category candidates are eligible for them per government rules. The overall placement experience is considered average. The college does not offer merit-based scholarships, and student loans are available through nationalized banks at respective interest rates.
However, the institution does not actively promote scholarships or loans for financially disadvantaged students.
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