UBDT College of Engineering Davanagere M.Tech Machine Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Tech Machine Design at UBDTCE Davanagere is INR 1,50,910 for two years (INR 75,455 per year). Fees are uniform across all M.Tech specialisations at UBDTCE. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.E. or B.Tech in machine design or a relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum 50 percent marks (45 percent for SC/ST candidates). Admission is through Karnataka PGCET or a valid GATE score.

Ans. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET (M.Tech/ME) conducted by KEA. Candidates register at kea.kar.nic.in before April 20, 2026, appear in the PGCET M.Tech examination on May 24, 2026, and participate in KEA centralised counselling (August to September 2026) to select UBDTCE. GATE score holders are also eligible and may be considered based on GATE rank. Seat allotment is based on PGCET/GATE rank and category.

Ans. The two-year M.Tech programme follows VTU’s postgraduate curriculum and covers stress analysis, finite element analysis, product design, tribology, vibration analysis, and advanced manufacturing. Students undertake seminars and a dissertation project in the second year, typically in collaboration with industry or research labs. GATE-qualified candidates may receive a government-sponsored stipend during the programme.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers in automotive, aerospace, heavy engineering, defence, and R&D organisations in mechanical design roles. The VTU postgraduate degree from a government constituent college is recognised by Karnataka state employers, PSUs, and national research institutions. Graduates may also qualify for PhD admissions at VTU and other universities, or apply for KPSC and central government technical positions.

Ans. UBDTCE is one of Karnataka’s oldest government engineering colleges, established in 1951. The government constituent college status keeps M.Tech fees very affordable at INR 1,50,910 for two years. Experienced faculty, well-equipped machine design, finite element analysis, tribology, metrology, and vibration testing laboratories, and the low cost of living in Davanagere make UBDTCE a practical choice for postgraduate engineering education in North Karnataka.