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SJCE Mysore M.Tech Material Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
SJCE Mysore Latest Updates and News
25 Sep, 2026 SJCE Mysore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 1621-9725 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
07 Apr, 2026 SJCE Mysore Fee Structure 2026 is out for M.Tech Material Science And Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.37 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 1.31 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
1,840
Karnataka PGCET PGCET rank, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
85%
Class of 2025 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 Material Science
SJCE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Material Science with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NBA and stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.31 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 3.31 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA PGCET counselling. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 1,840 in round 6 of 2025. The latest campus data shows an average pay of INR 4.5 LPA and 85% of the batch placed.
SJCE M.Tech Material Science Fees
The full course costs INR 1.31 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.31 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.20 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee once each year, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a year, 2 years |
| Admission fee | INR 11,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 5,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.31 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.31 Lakhs | Full course |
SJCE M.Tech Material Science Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Karnataka PGCET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA PGCET option entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA allotment rounds | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
SJCE M.Tech Material Science Eligibility
You need Class 12 with a BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch with 50% marks; 45% for reserved categories. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or GATE score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or GATE score |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SJCE M.Tech Material Science Admission Process
KEA PGCET allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the admission 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 PGCET | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
SJCE M.Tech Material Science Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 1,840 and the OBC-NCL seat at 1,200 in 2025. These are the KEA PGCET round 6 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 | 1,840 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 1,200 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 800 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 500 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 750 | Round 6, 2025 |
SJCE M.Tech Material Science Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 85% of its batch at an average of INR 4.5 LPA. The median is INR 4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 85% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
SJCE M.Tech Material Science Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 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 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 20,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 30,000 over the course |
SJCE M.Tech Material Science Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NBA. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia B.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
SJCE M.Tech Material Science Course Structure
Semester 1 covers core materials, lab methods and research maths. Semester 2 adds advanced materials and analysis tools. Year 2 is electives, lab work and the thesis.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Core materials, lab methods and research maths |
| Year 2 | Electives, project work, lab testing and thesis |
SJCE M.Tech Material Science 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 year 2, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in Mysuru |
Should you pick M.Tech Material Science at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
This course suits students who like metals, polymers and lab work, and want core or testing roles.
Pick it if:
You have a Karnataka PGCET rank: KEA fills most seats through PGCET, so keep this branch high during option entry.
You want materials roles, not coding roles: Mysuru has auto, polymer and manufacturing units where students look for project work.
Your family wants a lower fee: you pay the tuition fee in two yearly parts, and hostel is separate.
You want the fee back soon: the ROI tile shows the average pay is over three times the fee.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a late seat: Material Science has only 18 seats, so one small list change can change the close.
You need hostel certainty: hostel seats depend on availability, so ask before you pay the admission fee.
You want a software job first: this course is closer to testing, metals, polymers and production labs than coding.
You will wait past option entry: the KEA PGCET choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want materials lab work and the fee fits. If you want coding roles, keep a software branch above it.
M.Tech Material Science Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 75% in BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Degree marks: You need 50% marks; 45% works for reserved categories.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. PGCET rank decides the GATE or other seats.
Karnataka quota: KEA fills the main quota for Karnataka students through PGCET.
M.Tech Material Science Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: One entrance test, usually in June or July. GATE scores may also be used.
Register on KEA PGCET: KEA PGCET (the Karnataka counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the admission 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 Material Science Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 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
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA PGCET option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA allotment rounds
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and SJCE admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Material Science Fees 2027
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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 60,000 a year
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 11,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 2 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,209
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
344%
average first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,581
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
136%
average first-year pay INR 4.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SJCE fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Material Science at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
1,450 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,451 to 1,840: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,840: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · GATE or other
350 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
351 to 600: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 600: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
901 to 1,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · GATE or other
350 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
351 to 500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
601 to 800: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 800: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · GATE or other
500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
501 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
350 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
351 to 500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · GATE or other
300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
301 to 450: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 450: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
550 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
551 to 750: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 750: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · GATE or other
480 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
481 to 650: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 650: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Material Science 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 20,000
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 answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 40,000
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
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 30,000
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 Material Science vs similar colleges
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.31 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 19,000 more
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 11,000 less
INR 1.31 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 4.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
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INR 0.3 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
85%
Class of 2025
80%
5 points lower
88%
3 points higher
82%
3 points lower, Class of 2024
85%
Same placement rate
78%
7 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET rank, General
1,840
Round 6, 2025
9,400
7,560 places easier
15,800
13,960 places easier
18,900
17,060 places easier
13,900
12,060 places easier
16,600
14,760 places easier
Seatsthis branch
18
Karnataka PGCET
24
6 more
18
Same seats
12
6 fewer
24
6 more
18
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
344%
on INR 4.5 LPA
170%
174 points lower
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227 points lower
18%
326 points lower
128%
216 points lower
133%
211 points lower
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only SJCE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below SJCE in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SJCE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses SJCE in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SJCE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Material Science
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Material Science at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.31 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4.5 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 1,840 in round 6 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 software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.5 LPA, the median was INR 4 LPA and 85% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job 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 year 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 city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
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 4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.5 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 year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Material Science if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Material Science places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Material Science, the branch change after year 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 PGCET choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the admission fee within the days KEA PGCET 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 1.31 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.31 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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