Select Goal &
City
Select Goal
Write a Review
Explore
Explore More
review_banner
Work AbroadStudy AbroadCourse Finder
    No Data Found

DSCE Bangalore M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

J P Nagar, BangaloreEstd 1979 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A 3.2
4.8
(2 Reviews)

DSCE Bangalore Latest Updates and News

Key Updates2
Other Updates2

03 Oct, 2026 DSCE Bangalore M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System Fee Structure 2026-27 released. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.06 Lakhs.

29 Sep, 2026 DSCE Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 1360-11118 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.

Total fees
INR 2.50 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
5,298
Karnataka PGCET PGCET rank, KEA round 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed

About Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering M.Tech VLSI

DSCE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech VLSI 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 AICTE approved M.Tech course and #201 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.50 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.50 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General GM seat closed at rank 5,298 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.

DSCE M.Tech VLSI Fees

The full course costs INR 2.50 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.50 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.62 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.62 LakhsINR 40,430 a semester, 4 semesters
College and VTU feesINR 88,652One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 2 LakhsINR 1 Lakh a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 2.50 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 4.50 LakhsFull course

DSCE M.Tech VLSI Admission Dates

Round 1 allotment closed on 13 Sep 2026. KEA round allotment comes on 6 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 25 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026Over
Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026Over
Karnataka PGCET result and rank4 May 2026Over
KEA choice filling1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 allotment13 Sep 2026Over
KEA round allotment6 Oct 2026Confirmed
Seat acceptance fee, last date11 Oct 2026Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check25 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes start10 Nov 2026Confirmed
Spot roundNov 2026Tentative

DSCE M.Tech VLSI Eligibility

You need BE or B.Tech with ECE or allied circuit branch 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.

RequirementWhat you need
BE or B.Tech subjectsECE or allied circuit branch
BE or B.Tech marks50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamKarnataka PGCET rank from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

DSCE M.Tech VLSI 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.

StepWhat you do
1. Write Karnataka PGCETSit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on KEAList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the seat fee within five days of allotment
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

DSCE M.Tech VLSI Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 5,298 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for GM seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.

CategoryClosing rank, GMRound and year
General5,298KEA round, 2025
OBC-NCL4,300KEA round, 2025
SC2,100KEA round, 2025
ST1,000KEA round, 2025
EWS1,900KEA round, 2025

DSCE M.Tech VLSI Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 7 LPA. The median is INR 7 LPA and the highest offer was INR 10 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.

MetricValue
Average payINR 7 LPA, Class of 2025
Median payINR 7 LPA
Highest offerINR 10 LPA
Batch placed92%
RecruitersProduct and IT services companies, on campus

DSCE M.Tech VLSI 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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in BE or B.TechINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

DSCE M.Tech VLSI Ranking

The college stands AICTE approved in Collegedunia's M.Tech ranking and #201 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Approvals on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia M.Tech ranking2026AICTE approved
NIRF Engineering2025#201
NAAC2024A+

DSCE M.Tech VLSI Course Structure

Semester 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.

YearWhat you study
Semester 1Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Semester 2Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Semester 3Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Semester 4Two electives a semester and the final project

DSCE M.Tech VLSI 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.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom semester 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a Bengaluru engineering area

Should you pick M.Tech VLSI at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering?

This course suits students who want a chip design job and can live in a Bengaluru engineering area for two years.

Pick it if:
You passed BE or B.Tech in this state: KEA seats include GM quota, so a rank that misses the non-GM list can still get in.
You want chip design firms, not only software 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 four 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 Bengaluru engineering area, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced 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 GM rank. If you are non-GM and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech VLSI Eligibility▾
BE or B.Tech marks: 50% in ECE or allied circuit branch. 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. PGCET rank decides the non-GM seats.
GM quota: Half the seats go to students who passed BE or B.Tech in this state.
M.Tech VLSI 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 VLSI Admission Dates 2026

▾

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
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
1 Sep 2026 to 9 Sep 2026
KEA choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 9 Sep 2026.
Over
13 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
KEA round allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
11 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 11 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
10 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
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.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering M.Tech VLSI Fees 2026

▾

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 40,430 a semester
INR 1.62 Lakhs
College and VTU fees
Full course, as published
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 1 Lakh a year
INR 2 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.50 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.50 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 4,221
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
280%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,594
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
155%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee

Source: DSCE M.Tech PGCET fee notice. 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 KEA closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · GM
4,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,301 to 5,298: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,298: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · non-GM
3,010 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,011 to 3,708: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,708: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · GM
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · non-GM
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · GM
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · non-GM
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · GM
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · non-GM
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · GM
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · non-GM
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 KEA round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering M.Tech VLSI 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 answers
Central 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 BE or B.TechApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS 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 answers
OBC 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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 10,372
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 60,372

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering M.Tech VLSI vs similar colleges

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

Compare with
This page
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
Northfield Institute of Technology
Northfield
Compared with
Riverbank Institute of Technology
Riverbank
Compared with
Harbour Institute of Technology
Harbour Town
Compared with
Lakeside Institute of Technology
Lakeside
Compared with
Summit Institute of Technology
Summit Nagar
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.50 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 3.10 Lakhs more
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 4.40 Lakhs more
INR 2.50 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 3.90 Lakhs more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 3.35 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 7 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 2.5 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET PGCET rank, General
5,298
KEA round, 2025
9,400
4,102 places easier
15,800
10,502 places easier
18,900
13,602 places easier
13,900
8,602 places easier
16,600
11,302 places easier
Seatsthis branch
18
Karnataka PGCET
90
72 more
150
132 more
60
42 more
180
162 more
240
222 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
280%
on INR 7 LPA
170%
110 points lower
117%
163 points lower
120%
160 points lower
128%
152 points lower
133%
147 points lower
In short
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 DSCE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
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 DSCE in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
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.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses DSCE in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
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 VLSI

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech VLSI 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 GM seat closed at rank 5,298 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 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 7 LPA and 92% 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 Bengaluru engineering area, 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 semester 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 semester 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 semester 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. 92% 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 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 semester 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 2-year fee is INR 2.50 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.50 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.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team's profile photo

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

DSCE Bangalore: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 2 Reviews

Admission to the college can be secured via Management or the PGCET exam, conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority. The PGCET typically occurs in July or August, with admissions starting in late September. Applicants must rank below 8000 in PGCET for eligibility. In 2017, one student reported paying 65,000 INR as a government fee to KEA and 45,000 INR as a college fee with a PGCET rank of 3800. The college boasts experienced faculty, most holding PhDs, who provide significant academic support.

The annual fee for a BE course is approximately 50,000 INR for General category students, with scholarships available for OBC and SC/ST students. While fees are relatively high, the college offers facilities like campus Wi-Fi, a cafeteria, labs, and a gym. Placement opportunities, especially in circuit branches like ECE, EEE, EIE, TCE, and CSE, are being updated to meet industry standards. Some seniors have not secured jobs, but super seniors have found positions in reputable companies.

The college maintains industry connections, providing training for recruitment processes. Notable companies like VOLVO and BOSCH have participated in hiring, with four M.Tech students securing roles in embedded systems. Internships, particularly for M.Tech students, are valuable with competitive stipends. SC/ST students pay only college fees as government fees are waived. OBC students with an income under 1 lakh can apply for scholarships like Vidya Siri and Post-Metric, provided by the Karnataka government.

Loan facilities are available, though specific details are not provided.

...Read More
 By Collegedunia’s Personal AI

Comments

No Comments To Show

Are You Interested in this College?

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER

COLLEGE NOTIFICATIONS
EXAM NOTIFICATIONS
NEWS UPDATES
TOP COLLEGES
m.b.a
b.tech/b.e
mca
bca
m.tech
ma
ba
TOP UNIVERSITIES
engineering
management
medical
law
commerce
science
arts
Top Exam
cat
gate
jee-main
neet
xat
clat
mat
study abroad
canada
usa
uk
uae
australia
germany
sweden
ireland
new zealand
hong kong
singapore
malaysia
netherlands
italy
other links
about collegedunia
contact us
advertising
career
terms & conditions
privacy policy
Download the Collegedunia app on downloadapp_banner imagedownloadapp_banner image
© 2026 Collegedunia Web Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved