UVCE M.Tech Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees

INR 40,000

2 years, KEA tuition only

Median pay

INR 5.5 LPA

All PG courses, Class of 2025

Cutoff

1,258

PGCET General rank, Round 1 2026

Placement rate

10%

PG graduates placed, Class of 2025

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 college fees 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and route 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 UVCE M.Tech CSE

UVCE in Bengaluru offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. Sir M Visvesvaraya set up the college in 1917, and it is now a state autonomous university on the IIT model. The course has 18 seats, and KEA offered 13 of them in round 1 of 2026. You get a seat through your PGCET rank or a GATE score, in KEA counselling. The KEA tuition fee for the full course is INR 40,000. The college fees on top bring the total to INR 1 Lakh. The General seat closed at PGCET rank 1,258 in round 1 of 2026. In 2025, 23 of 230 PG graduates were placed at a median pay of INR 5.5 LPA.

UVCE M.Tech CSE Fees

The total fees with college fees is INR 1 Lakh, while the KEA tuition fee alone is INR 40,000. The tuition fee is INR 20,000 a year for two years. The state fixes this tuition fee for government and university colleges. You pay the tuition at the bank when you take the seat. UVCE then collects its own college fees when you report. There is no hostel fee in either total.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 40,000	INR 20,000 a year, 2 years
College fees	INR 60,000	INR 30,000 a year, 2 years
Total, KEA tuition only	INR 40,000	Full course
Total with college fees	INR 1 Lakh	Full course

UVCE M.Tech CSE Admission Dates

Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. You can rearrange round 1 options from 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026, and round 2 is expected in Nov 2026. KEA handles every step online. UVCE checks your documents when you report.

Event	Date	Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply	23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026	Over
PGCET M.E. and M.Tech exam	23 May 2026	Over
PGCET result and rank list	19 Aug 2026	Over
Round 1 option entry	11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 final seat allotment	21 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 fee payment, last date	22 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026	Over
Round 1 reporting and document check	12 Oct 2026	Over
Round 1 option rearranging	13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Round 2 seat allotment	Nov 2026	Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and reporting	Nov 2026	Tentative
Classes start	Dec 2026	Tentative

UVCE M.Tech CSE Eligibility

You need a B.E. or B.Tech with 50% aggregate marks in all years. SC, ST and Category-I students from Karnataka need 45%. You also need a PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. KEA does not round up your marks, so 49.99% is not 50%. If you fall short, you cannot take a seat this year.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.E. or B.Tech, all years passed
Marks, General	50% aggregate in all years
Marks, SC, ST and Category-I	45% aggregate, Karnataka students only
Exam	PGCET rank or a valid GATE score
Seat type	KEA government seats are for Karnataka candidates

UVCE M.Tech CSE Admission Process

KEA allots the seat on your PGCET rank or GATE score and your options. You register, write the exam, enter options and pay the fee at the bank. Then you report at UVCE with your originals. If you do not pay and report by the last date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Register for PGCET	Fill the form by the last date, even with a GATE score
2. Write the exam	The M.E. and M.Tech paper is in May
3. Enter options	List UVCE M.Tech CSE on the KEA portal
4. Pick a choice	Choice 1 takes the seat; Choice 2 takes it but waits for a better one
5. Pay and report	Pay at the bank, download the confirmation slip, report with originals

UVCE M.Tech CSE Cutoff

The General seat closed at PGCET rank 1,258 and the 2A seat at 1,555 in round 1 of 2026. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. In 2025 the General close was 2,378 in round 1 and 3,113 in the last round, so 2026 got much tougher.

Category	Closing rank	Round and year
General	1,258	Round 1, 2026
2A	1,555	Round 1, 2026
3A	1,272	Round 1, 2026
3B	1,332	Round 1, 2026
General	2,378	Round 1, 2025
General	3,113	Last round, 2025

UVCE M.Tech CSE Placements

In 2025, 23 of 230 PG graduates were placed, at a median pay of INR 5.5 LPA. That is a placement rate of about 10%, and another 35 went on to higher studies. These NIRF figures cover all PG courses at UVCE, not CSE alone. Most students find jobs through their own search.

Metric	Value
PG graduates, Class of 2025	230
Placed through campus	23
Median pay	INR 5.5 LPA
Higher studies	35
Median pay, Class of 2024	INR 6.26 LPA, 11 of 241 placed

UVCE M.Tech CSE Scholarships

The SC and ST fee exemption takes off the full INR 40,000 tuition if your family earns below INR 2.5 Lakhs. From INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs, it takes off half, which is INR 20,000. Category-I students below INR 2.5 Lakhs also pay no tuition. You claim it with your income certificate number in the PGCET form.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC and ST full fee exemption	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs	INR 40,000 over the course
SC and ST half fee exemption	SC or ST, family income INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs	INR 20,000 over the course
Category-I fee exemption	Category-I, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs	INR 40,000 over the course

UVCE M.Tech CSE Ranking

Collegedunia ranks UVCE #196 in India and #8 in Bangalore. NAAC gave the college an A grade. UVCE files its data with NIRF, but it is not in the 2025 engineering rank list.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia	2026	#196 in India, #8 in Bangalore
NAAC	Latest cycle	A
NIRF Engineering	2025	Not ranked, data filed

UVCE M.Tech CSE Seats and Intake

The course has 18 seats. In round 1 of 2026, KEA offered 13 of them: 12 for Rest of Karnataka and 1 for Kalyana Karnataka. Six of the 12 were General seats.

Quota	Seats
General, Rest of Karnataka	6
2A, 3A and 3B, Rest of Karnataka	4
SC, Rest of Karnataka	2
3A, Kalyana Karnataka	1
Total KEA seats, round 1 2026	13

UVCE M.Tech CSE Hostel and Campus

Boys get a hostel near Government Arts College in the city, and girls get one in Jayanagar or at Jnana Bharathi. You apply for a room after admission, with your seat order and receipts. The CSE department is on the K.R. Circle campus near Vidhana Soudha.

Item	Detail
Boys hostel	Near Government Arts College, Ambedkar Veedhi
Girls hostel	Jayanagar 7th Block, or Jnana Bharathi campus
How to apply	After admission, with the seat order and the UVCE receipt
Campus	K.R. Circle, near Vidhana Soudha and a metro station

Should you pick M.Tech CSE at UVCE?

This course suits Karnataka students who want a low-fee M.Tech in the city and can find a job on their own.

Pick it if:

You want to study in central Bengaluru: the campus is near Vidhana Soudha and a metro station, so IT offices are easy to reach.

You want a low fee: the KEA tuition is INR 40,000 for both years, much less than a private college seat costs.

You hold a GATE score: KEA gives GATE holders seats first, before PGCET students, and you do not need to write PGCET.

You want research work: the teachers here work on networks, data mining and image processing, and 35 PG graduates went for higher studies in 2025.

Skip it if:

You need a campus job: only 23 of 230 PG graduates were placed through campus in 2025, so you must plan your own job search.

You are counting on last year's closing rank: the General close went from 2,378 in 2025 to 1,258 in 2026, so it got much tougher.

You studied outside Karnataka: KEA gives these government seats only to Karnataka candidates, so you cannot get one here.

You may leave the seat later: if you give it up after round 2, KEA keeps the whole fee you paid.

Counsellor's advice

Take this seat if KEA gives it to you and you want a low fee in the city. If you need a campus job, start your own job search in the first year.

M.Tech CSE Eligibility▾

Degree marks: B.E. or B.Tech with 50% aggregate in all years. 45% for SC, ST and Category-I Karnataka students.

No rounding: KEA does not round up your marks. 49.99% does not count as 50%.

Exam needed: A PGCET rank, or a valid GATE score. GATE holders skip the exam but must still register.

Karnataka seats: KEA government seats go only to students who qualify as Karnataka candidates.

Mode: Full-time, two years over four semesters. A job alongside is not allowed.

M.Tech CSE Admission Process▾

Register for PGCET: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) opens the form in March. GATE holders register too.

Write the exam: The M.E. and M.Tech paper is in May. Your rank comes with the result.

Enter options: List UVCE M.Tech CSE on the KEA portal. KEA shows a mock result first.

Pick a choice: Choice 1 takes the seat. Choice 2 takes it but waits for a better one.

Pay and report: Pay at the bank, download the confirmation slip and report with originals.

M.Tech CSE Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026

PGCET registration, last date to apply

Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. GATE holders had to register too.

Over

23 May 2026

PGCET M.E. and M.Tech exam

Your PGCET rank from this paper decides your place in the KEA list.

Over

19 Aug 2026

PGCET result and rank list

The rank card is what KEA reads at option entry.

Over

11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026

Round 1 option entry

Options were locked as entered when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.

Over

21 Sep 2026

Round 1 final seat allotment

The allotment result came online after 4 pm the same day.

Over

22 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026

Round 1 fee payment, last date

You lost the seat if the fee was not paid at the bank by 12 Oct 2026.

Over

12 Oct 2026

Round 1 reporting and document check

Choice 1 students reported at UVCE with originals by 6 pm.

Confirmed

13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Round 1 option rearranging

You can reorder your options till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Round 2 seat allotment

Expected once the Supreme Court allows two more rounds.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Round 2 fee payment and reporting

Expected a few days after the round 2 result.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Classes start

UVCE will give the date after the last round.

Tentative

Apr 2027

PGCET registration, last date to apply

Expected to open in Mar and close in Apr, as in 2026.

Tentative

May 2027

PGCET M.E. and M.Tech exam

Expected on a Saturday in May, as in 2026.

Tentative

Aug 2027

PGCET result and rank list

Expected about three months after the exam.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Round 1 option entry

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Round 1 seat allotment

A mock result is expected first, then the final one.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Round 1 fee payment

Expected within a week of the allotment.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected right after the fee window.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Classes start

Expected after the last round.

Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and seat allotment schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

UVCE M.Tech CSE Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the college fees UVCE charges on top.

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 20,000 a year, fixed by the state for KEA seats

INR 40,000

Add UVCE college fees

College fees

Per year × 2, INR 30,000 a year, the part above the KEA tuition

INR 60,000

Total course fee

INR 40,000

2 years · KEA tuition fee, college fees not added

Total course fee

INR 1 Lakh

2 years · KEA tuition fee + UVCE college fees

Education loan EMI

INR 674

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 1,667

over the 24 months of the course

Education loan EMI

INR 1,686

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 4,167

over the 24 months of the course

Source: KEA PGCET 2026 fee order for the tuition fee. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your PGCET rank get you M.Tech CSE at UVCE?

Pick your category and how you apply. The cutoff ranges are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats.

UVCE M.Tech CSE Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. The waiver is on the KEA tuition fee; confirm it with KEA and the college.

UVCE M.Tech CSE vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to UVCE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

Compare with

MSRITBMSCEDSCEBMSITVTU Belagavi

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University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering

Bengaluru, K.R. Circle

Compared with

M. S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology

Bengaluru, Mathikere

Compared with

B.M.S. College of Engineering

Bengaluru, Basavanagudi

Compared with

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering

Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy Layout

Compared with

BMS Institute of Technology and Management

Bengaluru, Yelahanka

Compared with

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Belagavi

Total fees2 years, all fees, no hostel

INR 1 Lakh

with college fees

INR 2.12 Lakhs

INR 1.12 Lakhs more

Not published

INR 51,880

INR 48,120 less

Median payall PG courses, NIRF

INR 5.5 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 6.1 LPA

INR 0.6 LPA more, Class of 2024

Not published

INR 7 LPA

INR 1.5 LPA more

INR 6 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

Not published

Placement rateshare of PG graduates placed

10%

Class of 2025

86%

76 points higher, Class of 2024

Not published

80%

70 points higher

71%

61 points higher

Not published

Closing rankPGCET, General, Rest of Karnataka

1,258

Round 1, 2026

1,083

175 places tougher

1,075

183 places tougher

1,360

102 places easier

1,592

334 places easier

2,872

1,614 places easier

SeatsKEA seats, round 1

2026

4 more

6 fewer

3 fewer

5 more

In short

MSRIT places far more of its PG batch but charges about twice the fee, and its close is a little tougher. If your rank clears MSRIT and you need a campus job, take MSRIT; if fee matters more, take UVCE.

In short

BMSCE closed a little tougher and offers fewer KEA seats. If your rank clears BMSCE, compare its fee before you choose; if it does not, keep UVCE as your next option.

In short

DSCE is a little easier to get and places far more of its PG graduates at a higher median. If you need a campus job, list DSCE above UVCE; if you want the lowest fee, keep UVCE first.

In short

BMSIT is easier to get and places more of its PG batch, but it is a private seat far from the city centre. If your rank misses UVCE, list BMSIT right below it.

In short

VTU Belagavi is a low-fee government seat that is much easier to get, but it is far from Bengaluru. If your rank misses UVCE, keep VTU Belagavi as the backup.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on UVCE M.Tech CSE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech CSE at UVCE worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a low-fee M.Tech in the city. The KEA tuition is INR 40,000 for two years, and the total with college fees is INR 1 Lakh. The median pay for UVCE PG graduates was INR 5.5 LPA in 2025. Check the fee block above before you pay, because the college fees can change.

Should I take UVCE if I want a campus job after M.Tech?▾

Only if you are ready to find a job on your own. In 2025, 23 of 230 PG graduates at UVCE were placed through campus, which is about 10%. Most students search on their own. If a campus job is your main goal, compare the placement rate in the compare block above before you lock your options.

Should I keep UVCE in my options if my PGCET rank is above 1,258?▾

Yes, keep it, but do not count on it. The General seat closed at 1,258 in round 1 of 2026, but the last round of 2025 closed at 3,113. Later rounds can move the close. List UVCE high, keep a safer college below it, and use the rank checker above for your category.

Should I wait a year and write GATE instead?▾

Only if you can score well in GATE. KEA gives GATE holders seats first, before any PGCET rank, so a good GATE score makes the seat much safer. If your PGCET rank already clears this year's close, take the seat now. Waiting a year means one more year of fees and no degree.

Who should not take M.Tech CSE at UVCE?▾

Skip it if you studied outside Karnataka, because KEA gives these government seats only to Karnataka candidates. Skip it too if you need a sure campus job, because only 23 of 230 PG graduates were placed through campus in 2025. If either is true for you, look for a seat that fits better.

Is this course good for research or a Ph.D later?▾

Yes, it suits students who like research. The CSE teachers work on networks, data mining and image processing, and 35 PG graduates went on to higher studies in 2025. Talk to a teacher in your first year about a project in their area, because a strong project helps a Ph.D application.

Is M.Tech CSE better than M.Tech Computer Networking at UVCE for me?▾

Pick CSE if you want a wide software role and Computer Networking if you like networks and security. CSE closed at the tougher rank of the two in round 1 of 2026. Both charge the same KEA tuition. Choose the branch you want to study for two years, not only the one that is harder to get.

Can students from outside Karnataka join through KEA?▾

No, not on these seats. KEA gives the government seats at UVCE only to students who qualify as Karnataka candidates under the PGCET rules. If you studied outside Karnataka, read the candidate rules in the PGCET bulletin before you register.

How do I get admission to M.Tech CSE at UVCE?▾

Register for PGCET by the last date, even if you have a GATE score. Write the M.E. and M.Tech paper in May, then enter UVCE M.Tech CSE in your KEA options. If you get the seat, pay the fee at the bank and report at UVCE with your originals by the last date.

What is the full fee for the course?▾

The KEA tuition for the full two years is INR 40,000. With UVCE's own college fees, the total comes to INR 1 Lakh. Neither total has a hostel fee. Use the toggle in the fee block above to see both figures.

Do I get my fee back if I give up the seat?▾

It depends on when you give it up. If you leave a round 1 seat before the round 2 option date, KEA keeps INR 5,000 and returns the rest. If you leave after round 2, KEA keeps the whole fee. Decide before round 2 closes.

Is there a hostel for M.Tech students?▾

Yes. Boys get a hostel near Government Arts College in the city, and girls get one in Jayanagar or at Jnana Bharathi. You apply for a room after admission, with your seat order and the UVCE receipt. Apply early, because rooms are given only if they are free.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2026

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