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DSCE Bangalore M.Tech Structural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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03 Oct, 2026 DSCE Bangalore M.Tech Structural Engineering Fee Structure 2026-27 released. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.06 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 2.50 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
3,624
Karnataka PGCET CRL, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
80%
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 DSCE M.Tech Structural Engg
DSCE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Structural Engineering with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A and stands Autonomous VTU college approved by AICTE and UGC and NIRF data in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.50 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.30 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Round 2 seat closed at rank 3,624 in round 2 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed.
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 2.50 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.30 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.62 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.80 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.62 Lakhs | INR 80,860 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| 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 2.50 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.30 Lakhs | Full course |
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. Karnataka PGCET registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 13 Oct 2026 and classes start on 21 Oct 2026. 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 choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility
You need B.Tech degree with Civil Engineering background and 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| B.Tech degree subjects | Civil Engineering background |
| B.Tech degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat 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 | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 3,624 and the 2A seat at 5,161 in 2025. These are the KEA round 2 closing ranks for Round 2 seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Round 2 | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3,624 | Round 2, 2025 |
| 2A | 5,161 | Round 2, 2025 |
| SC | 4,011 | Round 2, 2025 |
| ST | 4,692 | Round 2, 2025 |
| EWS | 3,709 | Round 2, 2025 |
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 80% of its batch at an average of INR 7 LPA. The median is INR 5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 9 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 9 LPA |
| Batch placed | 80% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs 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 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in B.Tech degree | 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 | 2A, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Ranking
The college stands NAAC A in Collegedunia's M.Tech ranking and NIRF data in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | NAAC A |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | NIRF data |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before semester 3.
| 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 |
| Semester 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering 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 semester 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Tech Structural Engineering at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed B.Tech degree in this state: half the seats are Round 2, so a rank that misses the Round 1 list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-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 single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from semester 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the GATE result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Round 2 rank. If you are Round 1 and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility▾
B.Tech degree marks: 50% in Civil Engineering background. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Round 1 seats.
Round 2 quota: Half the seats go to students who passed B.Tech degree in this state.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat 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 Structural Engineering Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
13 Jul 2026 to 21 Jul 2026
KEA choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 21 Jul 2026.
Over
31 Aug 2026
Round 2 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
5 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 5 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
21 Oct 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
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 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: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
DSCE M.Tech Structural Engineering 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 80,860 a year
INR 1.62 Lakhs
College and VTU fees
Per year × 2, INR 44,326 a year
INR 88,652
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 4,215
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
280%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,250
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
163%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Source: DSCE fee notice and KEA PGCET bulletin. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering?
Pick your category and round. The cutoff ranges are this course's published PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Round
General Merit · Round 1
2,332 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,333 to 2,916: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 2,916: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
General Merit · Round 2
2,899 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,900 to 3,624: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 3,624: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
2A · Round 2
4,041 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,042 to 5,052: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 5,052: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
2A · Round 2
4,128 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,129 to 5,161: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 5,161: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
SC · Round 1
2,596 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,597 to 3,245: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 3,245: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
SC · Round 2
3,208 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,209 to 4,011: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 4,011: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
ST · Round 1
2,888 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,889 to 3,610: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 3,610: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
ST · Round 2
3,753 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,754 to 4,692: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 4,692: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
3B · Round 1
2,967 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,968 to 3,709: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 3,709: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
3B · Round 2
2,967 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,968 to 3,709: almost there. Later rounds can still help.
Worse than 3,709: not this round. Try the next round or a safer choice.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 2 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering M.Tech Structural Engineering 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 2 Lakhs
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 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 B.Tech degreeApply 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: 2A, 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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FAQs on Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering M.Tech Structural Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Structural Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.50 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 Round 2 seat closed at rank 3,624 in round 2 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 7 LPA, the median was INR 5 LPA and 80% 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 semester 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 semester 3, but the electives in semester 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. 80% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5 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 semester 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics 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 the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA 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 4-year fee is INR 2.50 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.30 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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