The Master of Technology (Computer Aided Design of Structures) at SJB Institute of Technology (SJBIT), Kengeri, Bangalore, is a two-year postgraduate engineering programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. The curriculum covers finite element analysis, structural optimisation, advanced concrete design, computer-aided structural modelling, earthquake engineering, and BIM applications, preparing graduates for advanced technical and research careers. SJBIT is NAAC ’A+’ accredited and ranks 444 in Collegedunia’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the M.Tech CADS programme 2026 at SJBIT are through Karnataka PGCET (K. PGCET) counselling by KEA for government-quota seats; GATE-qualified candidates may be considered for direct admission and are eligible for AICTE scholarships. Apply at kea.kar.nic.in or sjbit.edu.in.
Key Points
- VTU-affiliated AICTE-approved M.Tech programme with NAAC ’A+’ institutional accreditation.
- Core curriculum in finite element analysis and allied postgraduate engineering topics.
- Graduates pursue roles as structural design engineer and in allied positions.
- GATE-qualified full-time scholars are eligible for the AICTE M.Tech scholarship of INR 12,400/month.
SJBIT Bangalore M.Tech CADS Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (per year) | INR 69,500 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Charges Separate) | INR 1,39,000 |
- K. PGCET government-quota fee; management-quota fee may differ.
- Confirm current fee at sjbit.edu.in before applying.
- Hostel charges payable separately.
SJBIT Bangalore M.Tech CADS Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| K. PGCET 2026 Registration | March 23, 2026 to April 8, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 Exam (M.Tech) | May 23, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA PGCET Counselling / Seat Allotment | July to August 2026 |
| SJBIT M.Tech Admission / Reporting | As per KEA schedule; check sjbit.edu.in |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| K. PGCET 2026 | May 23, 2026 | March 23, 2026 | B.E. / B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or allied discipline; minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST) |
| GATE 2026 | February 2026 | September 2025 | CE (Civil Engineering) paper; GATE score used for merit list and scholarship eligibility |
- K. PGCET: register at kea.kar.nic.in.
- GATE direct admission: apply at sjbit.edu.in with GATE score card.
- Confirm seat availability and cut-offs at sjbit.edu.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.E. / B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from a recognised university, with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST/PwD candidates as per VTU norms).
- Admission to government-quota seats is through K. PGCET counselling by KEA, Karnataka. GATE-qualified candidates may apply for direct admission and AICTE scholarship eligibility at sjbit.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Step 1: Register for K. PGCET 2026 at kea.kar.nic.in (March 23, 2026 to April 8, 2026).
- Step 2: Appear for K. PGCET (Civil Engineering paper) on May 23, 2026.
- Step 3: Check K. PGCET result (July 8, 2026 (Tentative)) and register for KEA counselling (July to August 2026).
- Step 4: Fill choice list selecting SJBIT M.Tech CADS; accept seat allotment.
- Step 5: Report to SJBIT with B.E./B.Tech. mark sheets, category certificate, and PGCET rank card.
- Step 6: Pay the first-year fee and complete admission formalities at sjbit.edu.in.
- GATE candidates: Apply directly at sjbit.edu.in with GATE score card for merit-based direct admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka students seeking affordable postgraduate or UG engineering at VTU-affiliated Bangalore college
- Diploma holders or BE graduates targeting government-quota seats via state CET
- GATE-qualified candidates seeking scholarship-eligible M.Tech seats in Bangalore
- Students wanting pharma career in Bangalore’s RGUHS-network institutions
- Candidates from Bangalore or surrounding districts minimising relocation cost
✗ Skip if
- Students requiring nationally ranked or NIRF-listed top-50 institution
- Candidates targeting placements primarily in metros outside Bangalore
- Students needing NAAC ’A++’ or IIT/NIT-pedigree postgraduate programmes
- Candidates preferring private-college management quota with flexible intake
- Students seeking research institutes with strong funded PhD or M.Tech stipends beyond GATE
SJBIT Bangalore M.Tech CADS Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| GATE Scholarship (M.Tech) | INR 12,400/month (2 years) | GATE-qualified full-time M.Tech scholars in AICTE-approved programmes |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full or partial reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST students; apply at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| Karnataka BC/OBC Fee Reimbursement | Partial fee reimbursement | Karnataka domicile BC/OBC students; apply at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000/year; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- GATE scholarship: apply via the institute at admission; disbursed by AICTE.
- Karnataka government scholarships: apply via NSP at scholarships.gov.in.
- Confirm current scholarship availability at sjbit.edu.in.
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