The M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE), Bangalore, is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. DSCE holds NAAC Grade A accreditation and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. The curriculum covers advanced algorithms, machine learning, distributed computing, software engineering, data science, and research-oriented electives across four semesters, culminating in a research dissertation. Collegedunia ranks DSCE 202nd in its 2025 India engineering colleges list. The 2025 placement season recorded a highest package of INR 56 LPA, with over 350 companies visiting campus.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the M.Tech CSE programme at DSCE Bangalore for 2026-27 are open through Karnataka PGCET (K-PGCET) counselling via KEA and direct management quota; GATE-qualified candidates may also apply; details at dsce.edu.in.
Key Points
- DSCE M.Tech CSE is VTU-affiliated and AICTE-approved, offered by a NAAC Grade A institution in Bangalore.
- The programme covers advanced algorithms and allied advanced topics across four semesters.
- Management quota annual tuition is INR 2,75,000; PGCET quota is VTU-regulated.
- Admission through K-PGCET or GATE (management quota); minimum 50 percent in B.E./B.Tech required.
- GATE-qualified students admitted through management quota are eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.
DSCE Bangalore M.Tech CSE Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (Management Quota) | INR 2,75,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Management Quota) | INR 5,50,000 |
- Management quota fees per official DSCE fee circular, 2025-26.
- PGCET quota: VTU-regulated INR 80,860/year at KEA.
- VTU examination fees apply each semester.
- GATE-qualified management quota students: AICTE PG Scholarship eligible.
DSCE Bangalore M.Tech CSE Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE 2026 Examination | Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result | Mar 19, 2026 |
| K-PGCET 2026 Registration Closes | April 8, 2026 |
| K-PGCET 2026 Examination (M.Tech) | May 23, 2026 |
| K-PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA Seat Allotment (K-PGCET Quota) | July to August 2026 |
| DSCE Management Quota Applications | Open at dsce.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| GATE | Oct 13, 2025 | Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| K-PGCET | April 8, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
- K-PGCET quota: register at kea.kar.nic.in; select DSCE.
- Management quota: apply at dsce.edu.in with degree transcripts.
- Minimum 50 percent in B.E./B.Tech required.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.E. or B.Tech in B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Science, or Electronics and Communication Engineering from a recognised university.
- Minimum aggregate of 50 percent across all years (45 percent for SC/ST/Category-I in Karnataka).
- A valid GATE score or K-PGCET rank for the regulated quota; management quota candidates may apply directly at DSCE.
- Final-year qualifying exam candidates may apply provisionally.
Admission Process
- Appear in GATE or K-PGCET and secure a valid score or rank.
- Register for K-PGCET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in; add DSCE in the preference list and attend document verification.
- On allotment, report to DSCE with original certificates; pay fees at KEA (PGCET quota).
- Management quota applicants apply at dsce.edu.in with degree transcripts.
- Complete enrolment formalities at DSCE before classes commence in August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- GATE-qualified engineers seeking VTU-affiliated M.Tech at NAAC Grade A Bangalore institution
- Karnataka PGCET candidates targeting government-regulated quota M.Tech at DSCE
- GATE holders seeking AICTE PG Scholarship eligibility in Bangalore
- Civil or CS engineers seeking specialised PG qualification with Bangalore industry access
- Working professionals seeking structured PG degree from NAAC Grade A campus
✗ Skip if
- Students requiring IIT/NIT brand for placement geography exclusively outside Karnataka
- Candidates needing research-intensive PhD lab environment as primary focus
- Students targeting top national MBA rankings or premium next-step admissions
- Aspirants needing guaranteed on-campus hostel before verifying DSCE availability
- Non-Karnataka students expecting KCET or PGCET government quota fees without eligibility
DSCE Bangalore M.Tech CSE Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| AICTE PG Scholarship | INR 12,400 per month | GATE-qualified students in AICTE-approved M.Tech programmes; apply at aicte-india.org |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply via state scholarship portal after joining |
| Karnataka OBC/Minority Scholarship | As per government norms | OBC/BC/Minority students from Karnataka; apply via Karnataka state scholarship portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- GATE students: AICTE PG Scholarship INR 12,400/month; apply early.
- SC/ST Karnataka students: claim fee reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
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