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DSCE Bangalore M.Tech Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
DSCE Bangalore Latest Updates and News
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Other Updates2
09 Oct, 2026 DSCE Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 1360-11118 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
03 Oct, 2026 DSCE Bangalore M.Tech Computer Science And Engineering Fee Structure 2026-27 released. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.06 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 2.53 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 7 LPA
PG 2-year, NIRF 2026
Cutoff
3,705
Karnataka PGCET, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
80%
PG 2-year 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 Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering M.Tech CSE
DSCE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech CSE with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET and GATE. The course is taught on the Kumaraswamy Layout campus over four semesters. DSCE is an autonomous VTU college approved by AICTE and UGC, and it has NAAC A grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.53 Lakhs, paid year by year, and INR 4.33 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 3,705 in round 2 of 2025. The PG two-year batch had INR 7 LPA median pay and 80% placement in the NIRF 2026 data.
DSCE M.Tech CSE Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 4.33 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.53 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.62 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once every year, in two parts across the course. KEA fixes the PGCET quota fee. Hostel and mess are separate and are added only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.62 Lakhs | INR 81,180 a year, 2 years |
| College and VTU fee | INR 90,652 | INR 45,326 a year, 2 years |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 90,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.53 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.33 Lakhs | Full course |
DSCE M.Tech CSE Admission Dates
Round 1 final allotment closed on 25 Sep 2026. Seat fee payment is due on 3 Oct 2026 and classes start on 20 Oct 2026. Keep the KEA slip, fee challan and original papers ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 24 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Document check and rank list | 18 Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Seat fee payment, last date | 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 7 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 allotment | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
DSCE M.Tech CSE Eligibility
You need a B.E. or B.Tech degree with 50% marks; 45% works for SC, ST and Category 1 students. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. Distance mode degrees are not accepted for this M.Tech admission.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant branch |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| Mode | Distance mode degrees are not eligible |
DSCE M.Tech CSE Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your PGCET rank, GATE score and choices. You then pay the seat fee by 3 Oct 2026. Most students who lose a seat miss the fee or reporting step.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET or use GATE | Use your PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List DSCE M.Tech CSE high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee by 3 Oct 2026 |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the KEA allotment letter |
DSCE M.Tech CSE Cutoff
The General Merit seat closed at rank 3,705 and the Kalyana Karnataka seat at rank 6,971 in 2025. These are Karnataka PGCET round 2 closing ranks. The closing rank can move by category, so check your own quota before you lock choices.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 3,705 | Round 2, 2025 |
| Category 1 | 6,971 | Round 2, 2025 |
| 2A General | 2,712 | Round 2, 2025 |
| 3B General | 4,398 | Round 2, 2025 |
| Kalyana Karnataka | 6,971 | Round 2, 2025 |
DSCE M.Tech CSE Placements
The PG two-year batch placed 47 of 59 students at a median pay of INR 7 LPA. That is an 80% placement rate in the NIRF 2026 data. Infosys, Capgemini, LTIMindtree, Cognizant and KPMG are listed among the larger recruiters on the DSCE placement page.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 7 LPA, PG two-year batch |
| Students placed | 47 of 59 |
| Batch placed | 80% |
| Recruiters | Infosys, Capgemini, LTIMindtree, Cognizant, KPMG |
| Companies visiting | 100+ companies on the placement page |
DSCE M.Tech CSE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2.40 Lakhs over the course. The AICTE PG Scholarship gives the most for GATE students. State and central schemes need an income paper, and the EWS scheme needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| AICTE PG Scholarship | GATE-qualified M.Tech student | INR 2.40 Lakhs counted here |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
DSCE M.Tech CSE Ranking
The NIRF 2026 submission lists DSCE with 72 PG two-year seats and NAAC A grade. DSCE is autonomous under VTU and approved by AICTE and UGC. NIRF reads data the college files each year, including intake, placement and research.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering data | 2026 | Submitted |
| NAAC | 2026 | A grade |
| Approval | 2026 | AICTE and UGC |
DSCE M.Tech CSE Course Structure
Semester 1 has advanced algorithms, maths and systems courses, and semester 4 ends with the project. The course takes two years and four semesters. You should ask the department about electives before paying, because seats in a lab can be limited.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Advanced algorithms, maths, systems and lab work |
| Year 2 | Electives, seminar, dissertation and final project |
DSCE M.Tech CSE Hostel and Campus
The Kumaraswamy Layout campus is in Bengaluru and the fee switch adds INR 1.80 Lakhs for hostel and mess. DSCE lists hostel contacts for Indian boys, girls and NRI hostels. Ask the hostel office before you count on a room.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.80 Lakhs over 2 years |
| Hostel contact | Separate boys and girls hostel contacts listed |
| City | Bengaluru software and services market |
Should you pick M.Tech CSE at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering?
This course suits working engineers who want software roles and a small M.Tech batch in Bengaluru.
Pick it if:
You have a valid GATE score: KEA gives GATE students first preference before the PGCET rank list.
You want software recruiters: Infosys, Capgemini, LTIMindtree and Cognizant are high on DSCE's placement list.
Your family wants smaller payments: DSCE collects the M.Tech fee each year, and online payments are allowed.
You want the fee back fast: INR 7 LPA is higher than the INR 2.53 Lakhs course fee.
Skip it if:
You are counting on an easy rank: the General cutoff range reached 3,705 in 2025, so keep a backup.
You need a large M.Tech batch: PG two-year has 18 seats, so missing papers can cost the seat.
You want only product labs: the placement list is led by IT services and consulting firms, not only product firms.
You cannot report quickly: DSCE asks for KEA slip, fee challan and original papers before admission is done.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if you clear the General cutoff range and want Bengaluru software roles. If your GATE score is valid, ask KEA before paying.
M.Tech CSE Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in B.E. or B.Tech. 45% for SC, ST and Category 1.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score.
Seat route: KEA allots PGCET quota seats through single window counselling.
Mode rule: Distance mode degrees are not eligible for this M.Tech seat.
M.Tech CSE Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: GATE students can use a valid score and get first preference.
Register on KEA: KEA allots the seat through PGCET counselling.
Fill choices: List DSCE M.Tech CSE high if it is your first pick.
Pay the fee: Pay by the KEA last date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
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.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026
PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 10 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
The exam score gave the rank used for counselling.
Over
24 Jul 2026
PGCET result and rank
KEA used this rank for option entry.
Over
18 Aug 2026
Document check and rank list
Students checked claims before option entry.
Over
10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 15 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
Allotted students moved to fee payment after this result.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 3 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
7 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original mark sheets, KEA order and fee receipt.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
Wait for this round only if you are still in counselling.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
The 2026 intake starts classes on this date.
Tentative
Apr 2027
PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year, with the last date to apply in May.
Tentative
May 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jul 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected after the exam answer key process.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check and rank list
Expected before option entry.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 final allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat fee payment, last date
Expected within days of allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected after fee payment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and DSCE fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering 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 hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 81,180 a year
INR 1.62 Lakhs
College and VTU fee
Per year × 2, INR 45,326 a year
INR 90,652
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 90,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 4,266
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
277%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,301
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
162%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Source: DSCE fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Rest of Karnataka
3,705 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
3,706 to 9,800: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 9,800: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Kalyana Karnataka
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Rest of Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Kalyana Karnataka
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Rest of Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Kalyana Karnataka
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Rest of Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Kalyana Karnataka
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
490 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.
EWS · Rest of Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Kalyana Karnataka
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep PG two-year high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: 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.
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering M.Tech CSE 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.
AICTE PG Scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
AICTE
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: GATE qualified M.Tech studentApply 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, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Dayananda Sagar 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 1 Lakh
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.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.53 Lakhs
tuition + college fee
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Average payPG two-year median
INR 7 LPA
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
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NIRF 2026
82%
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73%
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70%
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Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
3,705
Round 2, 2025
2,860
845 places tougher
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
277%
on INR 7 LPA
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MSRIT has higher pay, but its closing rank is 845 places tougher and the fee is INR 47,000 more. If your rank clears both, choose by lab fit; if it clears only DSCE, take this seat.
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BMSIT has an easier closing rank, but DSCE shows higher pay and lower fees. If your rank is near 3,705, keep BMSIT below DSCE as a backup.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If DSCE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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RNSIT has an easier closing rank, but DSCE has better pay and ROI. If DSCE is reachable, keep RNSIT only as the safer choice.
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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 DSCE 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 Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering M.Tech CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech CSE at DSCE worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.53 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 7 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 Rest of Karnataka seat closed at rank 3,705 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 software and IT services companies that hire on campus in the third semester. The NIRF 2026 averaged INR 7 LPA, the median was INR 7 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed. If you want a hardware job instead, PG two-year 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 2. 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 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 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. 80% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 7 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7 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 PG two-year better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a hardware job. CSE 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 CSE, 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 Karnataka PGCET or use a valid GATE score, then fill DSCE in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears. Pay the seat fee and 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 4-year fee is INR 2.53 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.33 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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