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SJCE Mysore M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
SJCE Mysore Latest Updates and News
17 Oct, 2026 SJCE Mysore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 1621-9725 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 1.37 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
NIRF PG median pay
Cutoff
9,702
Karnataka PGCET rank
Placement rate
92%
PG 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 SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology
SJCE offers M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology, a two-year full-time course under JSS Science and Technology University. The Mechanical Engineering department teaches plant maintenance, tribology, vibration, failure study and condition based maintenance. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.37 Lakhs, and the full fee with hostel is INR 2.97 Lakhs. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET or GATE, with KEA counselling for state seats. The intake is 18 seats. The General Karnataka closing rank was 9,702, and the PG median pay is INR 6 LPA with 92% placement.
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 2.97 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 1.37 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.20 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee by semester across the course. The admission fee is paid once. Hostel and mess are added only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.20 Lakhs | Per semester × 4, INR 30,000 a semester |
| Admission fee | INR 17,000 | One time, in year 1 |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, returned when you leave |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.37 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.97 Lakhs | Full course plus hostel estimate |
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Admission Dates
KEA reporting for 2026 is left on 12 Oct 2026, and classes start on 20 Oct 2026. The 2027 cycle is expected to start with the form in Mar 2027. You should track KEA notices first, because KEA decides the form, choice entry, allotment and reporting steps.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 to Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET admit card | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET result and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Option entry and choice filling | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat fee and choice reporting | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Eligibility
You need 50% in BE or B.Tech, with 45% for SC, ST and PwD students. Mechanical or allied engineering branches fit this course. KEA also checks your Karnataka PGCET rank, and a valid GATE score can help for seats that accept it.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or B.Tech in Mechanical or an allied branch |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| Documents | Degree marks card, category paper and KEA allotment order |
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Admission Process
KEA handles the seat after your Karnataka PGCET rank is out. You register, go through document check, fill SJCE and this course in your choices, pay the seat fee after allotment and report on campus. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Write exam | Take Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech |
| Document check | Show degree, category and identity papers to KEA |
| Choice filling | Put SJCE and this course in your order |
| Allotment | KEA allots the seat by rank and category |
| Fee and reporting | Pay the seat fee and report with originals |
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 9,702 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,204 in 2026. These are KEA round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. A lower rank is safer, so keep this course high if your number is near the close.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 9,702 | Round 1, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,204 | Round 1, 2026 |
| SC | 6,289 | Round 1, 2026 |
| ST | 11,629 | Round 1, 2026 |
| EWS | 9,702 | Round 1, 2026 |
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Placements
The PG median pay is INR 6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. The course fits plant maintenance, reliability, inspection and mechanical service roles. You should build a project around vibration, wear or failure study before placement starts.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 6 LPA |
| Average pay used for ROI | INR 6 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Role fit | Maintenance, reliability, plant inspection and service |
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Scholarships
The biggest shown waiver is INR 60,000, and the Central Sector Scholarship can add INR 40,000. Category and income decide most schemes. You should keep the income paper ready before KEA reporting, because the portal asks for it early.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric | SC or ST with income proof | INR 60,000 |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Merit and income rule | INR 40,000 |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate and income rule | INR 50,000 |
| OBC post-matric | OBC-NCL with income proof | INR 40,000 |
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Ranking
Collegedunia placed SJCE at #348 in engineering in 2026, and NIRF listed it from 201 to 300 in engineering. The college also has NAAC A++ grade. These ranks show the college name is known in Karnataka engineering.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering | 2026 | #348 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 201 to 300 |
| NAAC | 2026 | A++ |
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Course Structure
Semester 1 starts with maintenance management, tribology and vibration, and semester 2 moves to failure study and machine maintenance. Semester 3 has industrial training, and semester 4 has the project. Pick a project topic that matches the job you want.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Maintenance Engineering and Management, Tribology and Bearing Design, Advanced Theory of Vibrations |
| Semester 2 | Failure Mechanism and Analysis, Maintenance of Machinery, Condition Based Maintenance |
| Semester 3 | Industrial Training and Internship with electives |
| Semester 4 | Project work |
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Seats and Hostel
The course has 18 seats, and hostel with mess adds INR 1.60 Lakhs for two years. Room allotment depends on vacancy, so you should ask the hostel office before you pay. If you live outside, plan rent and travel in Mysore.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Seats | 18 |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs for two years |
| City | Mysore |
Should you pick M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
This course suits mechanical graduates who want plant maintenance and reliability roles.
Pick it if:
You want plant reliability roles: this course teaches maintenance planning, condition checks, failure study and tribology for machines.
You need a small PG batch: the intake is 18 seats, so lab and project guidance can stay close.
Your PGCET rank is near 9,702: Round 1 got this course at SJCE, so keep it high enough.
You want the fee back fast: INR 1.37 Lakhs is low against INR 6 LPA, so the ROI tile is strong.
Skip it if:
You want only design jobs: this course is closer to machinery health, plant work and maintenance than product design.
You dislike shop floor work: semester topics use machines, vibration, wear and inspection problems from plants.
Your degree is not mechanical or allied: KEA and SJCE check the qualifying branch before admission.
You need a metro job market: Mysore is smaller, so many internships need faculty links or your own search.
Counsellor's advice
If you want reliability or plant maintenance work, keep this course high. If you want only design jobs, compare Machine Design first.
M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in BE or B.Tech. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Branch needed: Mechanical or an allied engineering branch fits this course best.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score for seats that accept it.
Karnataka quota: KEA checks reservation, category and home state papers during document check.
M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Your rank decides most state quota seats for this course.
Register on KEA: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) checks papers and allots the seat.
Fill choices: List SJCE and this course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
31 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET application form, last date to apply
The last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026.
Over
23 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
The rank card is used for KEA allotment.
Over
22 Jun 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank list decided who could enter options.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices had to be saved before 17 Sep 2026.
Over
18 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
This helped students reorder choices before the final list.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The allotted seat was shown on the KEA portal.
Over
26 Sep 2026
Seat fee and choice reporting
Choice 1 students had to pay and report by this date.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original degree papers and the allotment order.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
The department starts the first semester after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET application form, last date to apply
Expected in the same period as 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected after the application window closes.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected before option entry begins.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to be the choice filling step for this course.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat fee payment
Pay within the window KEA gives for the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring degree papers, caste papers if used and fee receipt.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting is done.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and SJCE admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 30,000 a semester
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 17,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,310
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
438%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,008
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
202%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SJCE admission notice and published fee listing. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Will your rank get you M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
8,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
8,501 to 9,702: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 9,702: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · All India
6,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,001 to 8,000: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 8,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
9,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,001 to 10,668: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 10,668: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · All India
3,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,501 to 4,204: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 4,204: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
4,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,001 to 6,289: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 6,289: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · All India
800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
801 to 944: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 944: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 11,629: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 11,629: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · All India
4,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,901 to 6,289: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 6,289: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
6,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,501 to 9,702: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 9,702: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · All India
3,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,501 to 4,204: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 4,204: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. Later close numbers help only if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology 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 60,000
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, a strong graduation recordApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
SJCE
Given as a tuition waiver if the papers are accepted.
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 40,000
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 answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.37 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 17,000 less
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 13,000 more
INR 1.37 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.60 Lakhs
INR 23,000 more
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INR 27,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6 LPA
NIRF PG median pay
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 5.4 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
9,702
published cutoff list
8,000
1,702 places tougher
12,000
2,298 places easier
6,500
3,202 places tougher
5,000
4,702 places tougher
8,500
1,202 places tougher
Seatsthis course
18
Karnataka PGCET
18
Same seats
24
6 more
18
Same seats
12
6 fewer
30
12 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
438%
on INR 6 LPA
483%
45 points higher
367%
71 points lower
452%
14 points higher
338%
100 points lower
545%
107 points higher
In short
RVCE costs less and has a tougher closing rank. If your rank clears both, take RVCE; if it clears only SJCE, take this seat.
In short
BMSCE costs a little more and has a higher placement rate. If your rank needs an easier cutoff, keep BMSCE below SJCE as the safer seat.
In short
NIE has the same fee and slightly higher pay. If you want to stay in Mysore, compare the project work and pick the stronger fit.
In short
SIT costs more and has fewer seats, but the cutoff is tougher. If SJCE allots this course, take SJCE and keep SIT as backup.
In short
DSCE costs less and has more seats, but its pay is lower. If SJCE allots this course, take it and keep DSCE as backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology at SJCE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want maintenance, reliability or plant engineering work. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.37 Lakhs and the PG median pay is INR 6 LPA, so the fee is low against the pay. 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 9,702 in round 1, and later rounds can change by category. 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?▾
You should aim for plant maintenance, reliability, condition monitoring, inspection or mechanical service work. The page uses INR 6 LPA as the PG median pay and 92% as the placement rate. Build a project on vibration, wear or failure study before placement starts, because that matches this course.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want only product design or a software role. The course is built around machines, maintenance planning, tribology, inspection and plant problems. If those topics do not interest you, compare Machine Design or a computer based course at the same college before you lock this choice.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if your project is strong. The scheme has industrial training in semester 3 and project work in semester 4, so you can build one clear research topic. Pick tribology, condition monitoring or failure analysis early, and ask the department for a guide before semester 3.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Wait only if you can improve a lot. The General closing rank is 9,702, so a small change may still leave you near the same line next year. If you already clear this year's range, take the seat and spend the first semester building a useful project.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
You still have a fair chance, but you must work early. The page prints 92% placement and INR 6 LPA median pay, so the last students are not outside the process. Keep your CGPA above company filters, do one plant based project and attend placement training.
Is Machine Design better than this course for me?▾
Machine Design is better if you want design, modelling and product work. This course is better if you want maintenance, wear, failure study and reliability work. Since this page's course has 18 seats and a 9,702 closing rank, choose by your work goal first, not only by the cutoff.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take Karnataka PGCET or use a valid GATE score where the seat allows it. Then fill SJCE M.Tech Maintenance Engg. Tribology in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must pay the seat fee and report with papers on the date KEA gives.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.37 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.97 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. Keep the answer in writing before you miss a KEA or college date.
Do scholarships help enough on this fee?▾
They can help, but they will not remove every cost. The scholarship block shows awards from INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 and the base fee is INR 1.37 Lakhs. Check your category and income chips above, then confirm the final amount with the college before you pay.
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