SJCIT, Chikkaballapur M.Tech Machine Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates with a BE or B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related branch from a recognised university are eligible for M.Tech Machine Design at SJCIT. The minimum qualifying aggregate is 50% marks. A valid Karnataka PGCET score or a GATE score in the Mechanical Engineering paper is required for counselling. GATE-qualified students can additionally apply for the AICTE monthly stipend of INR 12,400 during the first year.

Ans. The M.Tech Machine Design programme at SJCIT is a 2-year full-time course with a total fee of INR 1,28,000 spread across two years. Year 1 costs INR 63,900 and Year 2 costs INR 64,100, covering all tuition and institutional charges. Optional hostel accommodation is available at INR 95,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year, payable separately. GATE-qualified students receiving the AICTE stipend of INR 12,400 per month effectively recover the full course fee within a few months.

Ans. The Karnataka PGCET institution code for SJCIT M.Tech programmes is T865. After the PGCET result is declared on July 8, 2026, candidates should log in to the KEA counselling portal, enter this code, and select Machine Design as their preferred specialisation during option entry. Seat allotment will follow in subsequent rounds of KEA counselling. GATE-qualified candidates can also apply through the same counselling process using their GATE scores.

Ans. M.Tech Machine Design graduates from SJCIT can pursue careers as design engineers, product development engineers, and CAD/CAM specialists in manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive companies. Software tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and MATLAB are integral to the curriculum, making graduates competitive for roles at Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturing firms. Graduates may also qualify for assistant professor positions in engineering colleges after completing the programme. PSU recruitment through GATE is another option.

Ans. SJCIT has a centralised placement cell that assists all departments, including PG programmes. While course-specific M.Tech placement data is not separately published, the college connects students with manufacturing and engineering firms through campus drives. The proximity to the Bengaluru industrial corridor provides access to companies in aerospace, automotive, and machinery manufacturing. Graduates can also appear for GATE-based PSU recruitment and government teaching positions, which are common career routes for M.Tech Mechanical graduates.