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SJBIT M.Tech Computer Aided Design Of Structures: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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29 Sep, 2026 SJBIT Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 11644 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 1.39 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.52 LPA
2025 placement cycle, this branch
Cutoff
11,644
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 1 2025
Placement rate
85%
2025 placement cycle batch placed
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?Closing ranks by category and quota
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 BGS & SJB Group of Institutions M.Tech CADS
SJBIT offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech CADS with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with design studio and analysis lab work from semester 1. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #444 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2025 and 151 to 300 in NIRF Innovation 2023. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.39 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.39 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a government quota seat through KEA counselling. The General category M.Tech seat closed at rank 11,644 in round 1 of 2026. The college reported 85% completed placements in 2025 and older reports list INR 5.52 LPA as average pay.
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Fees
The full course costs INR 1.39 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.39 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.39 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 50,000 over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.39 Lakhs | INR 34,750 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 0 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 50,000 | INR 50,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.39 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.39 Lakhs | Full course |
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 25 Sep 2026. Round 1 allotment comes on 3 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 6 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | 31 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | Jun 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Second round | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Eligibility
The table needs 50% for General students and 45% for SC, ST and Category 1. It also needs a Karnataka PGCET rank. You use your degree marks and rank card during document check.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| B.E. or B.Tech subjects | a B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or an allied branch |
| B.E. or B.Tech marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No age limit published |
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 11,644 and the OBC seat at 7,500 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 11,644 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC | 7,500 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 5,200 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 3,400 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 4,800 | Round 1, 2025 |
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Placements
The 2025 placement cycle placed 85% of its batch at an average of INR 5.52 LPA. The median is INR 5.50 LPA and the highest offer was INR 48 LPA. Design, consulting and construction firms hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.52 LPA, 2025 placement cycle |
| Median pay | INR 5.50 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 48 LPA |
| Batch placed | 85% |
| Recruiters | Design, consulting and construction firms, on campus |
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 50,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| 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 50,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in B.E. or B.Tech | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 69,500 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Ranking
The college stands #444 in Collegedunia's M.Tech ranking and 151 to 300 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #444 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 151 to 300 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with design labs from semester 1. There is no minor and no specialisation before semester 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
SJBIT M.Tech CADS Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From semester 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Tech CADS at BGS & SJB Group of Institutions?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed B.E. or B.Tech in this state: half the seats are Karnataka, so a rank that misses the Management list can still get in.
You want design firms, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from semester 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka rank. If you are Management and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech CADS Eligibility▾
B.E. or B.Tech marks: 75% in a B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or an allied branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. rank (your main rank) decides the Management seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed B.E. or B.Tech in this state.
M.Tech CADS Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: The M.Tech paper is held once. Your PGCET rank is used for KEA seats.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech CADS 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.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 8 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
31 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Options could be edited till 22 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first final allotment list came online the same day.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Round 1 allotment
The payment step follows the first final allotment result.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 3 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
The department shares the first timetable before classes start.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Second round
Only seats left after round 1 move to this round.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
May 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions M.Tech CADS Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 69,500 a year
INR 1.39 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, included in the published total
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, not published separately
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 2 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,344
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
397%
average first-year pay INR 5.52 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,716
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
163%
average first-year pay INR 5.52 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SJBIT fee data and institute course page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CADS at BGS & SJB Group of Institutions?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
9,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,001 to 11,644: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 11,644: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Management
8,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
8,001 to 10,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 10,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Karnataka
6,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,001 to 7,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Management
5,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,501 to 6,800: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,800: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
4,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,401 to 5,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Management
3,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,901 to 4,600: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,600: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
2,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,801 to 3,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Management
2,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,001 to 2,800: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,800: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
4,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,001 to 4,800: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,800: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Management
3,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,701 to 4,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 1 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions M.Tech CADS 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 50,000
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 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 year, top 20 percentile in B.E. or B.TechApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 69,500
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions
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 answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
BGS & SJB Group of Institutions M.Tech CADS vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to BGS & SJB Group of Institutions. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Bengaluru
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RV College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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Bengaluru
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Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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Bengaluru
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Average paylatest batch
INR 5.52 LPA
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
85%
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Closing rankKarnataka PGCET rank, General
11,644
Round 1, 2025
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Seatsthis branch
18
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
397%
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In short
RVCE is a strong Bengaluru peer, but clean M.Tech CADS figures were not published in one place. If both seats are open, check the department fee and pay sheets before you decide.
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BMSCE belongs in the same Bengaluru choice set. Use this page for SJBIT facts, then ask BMSCE for the same M.Tech fee, seat and pay figures.
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Ramaiah is useful to compare because it is also in Bengaluru. Do not decide on name alone; match the fee, seats and CADS placement data first.
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Dayananda Sagar is another city option. If it publishes branch-level M.Tech data before counselling, compare it with the SJBIT rows above.
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NMIT can be a backup in the same region. Keep SJBIT higher only if the fee, travel and CADS lab fit you better.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BGS & SJB Group of Institutions M.Tech CADS
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech CADS at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.39 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5.52 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 11,644 in round 1 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get structural design jobs with design, consulting and construction firms that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The 2025 placement cycle averaged INR 5.52 LPA, the median was INR 5.50 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed. If you want a site or construction role instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from semester 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a college with more site visits.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from semester 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before semester 3, but the electives in semester 3 and 4 cover finite element analysis and structural design, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in semester 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after semester 1 if you want a sibling M.Tech course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 85% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.50 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.52 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in semester 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CADS if you want modelling and design software work. Pick Structural Engineering if you want a wider civil structures course. CADS places a bigger share of its batch with design firms, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CADS, the course change after semester 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.39 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.39 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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