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SJEC Mangalore M.Sc Electronics & Communication: Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 1.13 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4 LPA
research and ECE roles
Cutoff
1,200
GATE rank or research test
Placement rate
90%
ECE support figure
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 SJEC M.Sc ECE
St Joseph Engineering College offers a two-year, full-time M.Sc Electronics and Communication by research through GATE or the VTU research test. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with research work inside the ECE department. The college holds NAAC A+ and AICTE recognition, and the ECE programme has NBA accreditation. Collegedunia lists the college at #346 in Engineering 2026. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.13 Lakhs, paid across the course, and INR 2.53 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through GATE or the VTU research test. The sample GATE rank checkpoint is 1,200 for the checker below. The ECE page lists Mirafra, Infosys, QSpiders and Karmic among current recruiters, and the pay tile uses INR 4 LPA.
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Fees
The full course costs INR 1.13 Lakhs without hostel and INR 2.53 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.03 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee in four semester parts. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.40 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.03 Lakhs | INR 25,750 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 10,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.40 Lakhs | INR 70,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.13 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.53 Lakhs | Full course |
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Research test allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GATE registration, last date to apply | 2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026 | Over |
| GATE session 1 exam | 14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026 | Over |
| GATE result and rank | 3 May 2026 | Over |
| VTU choice filling | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Research test allotment | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 9 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Eligibility
You need a B.E. or M.Sc degree with 60% marks; SC and ST students get a 10% relaxation. You also need GATE or the VTU research test.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E. or M.Sc in a related course |
| Degree marks | 60% for General, 50% for SC and ST |
| Exam | GATE or VTU research test |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Admission Process
VTU and the department check your degree, GATE or research test score and research fit. You then meet the guide and pay the fee by the date given.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Clear GATE or test | Use a valid GATE score or write the VTU research test |
| 2. Meet the department | Discuss the research area and guide fit |
| 3. Accept admission | Pay the first fee by the date given |
| 4. Report | Bring degree marksheets and the test score card |
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Cutoff
The General checkpoint is rank 1,200 and the OBC checkpoint is 4,300. These are guide ranges for GATE or research-test planning. A lower rank is safer.
| Category | Closing rank, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,200 | Research test, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Research test, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Research test, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Research test, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Research test, 2025 |
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 90% of its batch at an average of INR 4 LPA. The median is INR 3.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 27.5 LPA. Core electronics and IT service recruiters hire ECE students through the campus placement cell.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 27.5 LPA |
| Batch placed | 90% |
| Recruiters | Mirafra, Infosys, QSpiders and Karmic, on campus |
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 10,000 to INR 30,000 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central schemes 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 30,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 15,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 20,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 10,000 over the course |
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Ranking
The college stands #346 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking, with NAAC A+ and NBA for ECE. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NBA checks programme quality.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NBA ECE | 2025 | #346 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 and year 2 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with research work inside the ECE department. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.
| 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 |
SJEC M.Sc Electronics and Communication Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and research students ask the hostel office for rooms. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel room | Room type depends on availability before classes start |
| Single room | Single room, on request and availability |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in Vamanjoor, Mangaluru |
Should you pick M.Sc Electronics and Communication at St Joseph Engineering College?
This course suits students who want a core electronics job and can live in a coastal city for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Degree in this state: half the seats are General, so a rank that misses the Research list can still get in.
You want core electronics companies, not only service IT: the course-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 hostel room before admission: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2.
You want internships in a big city: this is a coastal city, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the GATE result result: the VTU choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if the first list gives it to you on a General rank. If you are Research and below the the first list close, wait it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Sc Electronics and Communication Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 75% in B.E. or M.Sc in a related course. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A GATE rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Research seats.
General quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Degree in this state.
M.Sc Electronics and Communication Admission Process▾
Clear exam: Use a valid GATE score or write the VTU research test.
Meet guide: Discuss the ECE research area and the guide before admission.
Submit form: Give degree marksheets, score card, research outline and ID proof.
Pay fee: Pay the first fee by the date given or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Sc Electronics and Communication 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
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
GATE registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
GATE session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
GATE result and rank
The rank card is the only paper VTU reads.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
VTU choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Research test allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
GATE 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
GATE session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
GATE result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
VTU choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
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: VTU 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
St Joseph Engineering College M.Sc Electronics and Communication 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 semester × 4, INR 25,750 a semester
INR 1.03 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 70,000 a year
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 1,905
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
354%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,266
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
158%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you ECE research at St Joseph Engineering College?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General
950 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
951 to 1,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,200: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
General · Research
665 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
666 to 840: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 840: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
3,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,401 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Research
2,380 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,381 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
SC · General
1,650 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,651 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
SC · Research
1,155 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,156 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
ST · General
800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
801 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
ST · Research
560 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
561 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
EWS · General
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
EWS · Research
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the late round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Research test close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
St Joseph Engineering College M.Sc Electronics and Communication 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 30,000
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 15,000
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 DegreeApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 20,000
St Joseph Engineering College
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 10,000
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.
St Joseph Engineering College M.Sc Electronics and Communication vs similar colleges
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.13 Lakhs
tuition + admission
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Average paylatest batch
INR 4 LPA
Class of 2025
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INR 5.5 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 4.1 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 3.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 4.2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 3.8 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
Class of 2025
88%
2 points lower
95%
5 points higher
84%
6 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
Same
89%
1 points lower
Closing rankGATE rank, General
1,200
Research test, 2025
9,400
8,200 places easier
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14,600 places easier
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16,600
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Seatsthis course
4
GATE
6
2 more
8
4 more
3
1 fewer
10
6 more
240
236 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
354%
on INR 4 LPA
170%
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221 points lower
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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only Sample Institute, take this seat and do not wait for the late round.
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Riverbank 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 Sample Institute in your admission list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Sample Institute gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Sample Institute in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Sample Institute 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 St Joseph Engineering College M.Sc Electronics and Communication
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Sc ECE research at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.13 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4 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 General seat closed at rank 1,200 in the last list 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 research and core jobs with product and IT service companies that hire on campus in the final semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4 LPA, the median was INR 3.5 LPA and 90% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a hostel room before admission, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2. The campus is in a coastal city, 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 2, but the electives in year 2 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 course change after year 1 if you want a sibling 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. 90% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4 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 2.
Is this course better than a taught M.Tech for me?▾
Pick ECE research if you want a research job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. ECE research places a bigger share of its batch with core electronics companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want ECE research, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the GATE exam and fill this college in your VTU admission list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days VTU 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 1.13 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.53 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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