What is the seat split between KCET, COMEDK, and Management Quota at JSSATE Bangalore?

As per the official JSSATE Bangalore admissions page, 45% of BE seats go to KCET (Karnataka domicile), 30% to COMEDK UGET (all India), and 25% to Management Quota. An additional 10% lateral entry seats are available for diploma holders, plus 5% supernumerary seats via KEA.

Can non-Karnataka students apply for BE admission at JSSATE Bangalore?

Yes. Non-Karnataka students can apply through COMEDK UGET or the Management Quota. KCET is only for Karnataka-domicile candidates. COMEDK UGET is open to applicants from all states.

What is the minimum percentage required for BE at JSSATE Bangalore?

Candidates must have at least 45% aggregate in Physics, Mathematics, and a third science subject (Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Biotechnology, or Biology) in 10+2. Reserved category candidates need a minimum of 40%.

How many total BE seats does JSSATE Bangalore offer?

JSSATE Bangalore offers 930 total sanctioned BE seats across 8 branches. CSE has 240 seats, ISE and ECE have 180 seats each, CSE AI&ML has 120 seats, and Civil, Mechanical, and Electronics and Instrumentation each have 60 seats. Robotics and Automation has 30 seats.

Is GATE mandatory for M.Tech admission at JSSATE Bangalore?

Yes. A valid GATE score is mandatory for M.Tech admission at JSSATE Bangalore. Candidates must also register for and appear in the Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam. Both scores are required during KEA counselling.

Which exam is used for MBA admission at JSSATE Bangalore?

MBA admission at JSSATE Bangalore is through Karnataka PGCET. KEA conducts centralised counselling and seat allotment. MCA admission also uses Karnataka PGCET. No separate college entrance test is required.

What is the annual BE fee at JSSATE Bangalore?

Annual fees for CSE and ECE are INR 3,22,000 per year. Other branches (ISE, CSE AI&ML, Civil, Mechanical, EIE, Robotics) have a total 4-year course fee of INR 5,12,240. Fees are subject to revision. Contact jssateb.ac.in for confirmed 2026-27 fee details.

Does JSSATE Bangalore offer lateral entry to BE second year?

Yes. Diploma holders from AICTE-approved institutions can apply for lateral entry to the second year of BE. Minimum 50% marks in the diploma are required (45% for reserved categories). Lateral entry seats are 10% over and above the sanctioned intake.

What documents are required at the time of admission to JSSATE Bangalore?

Candidates must carry: 10th and 12th marks cards and pass certificates, KCET or COMEDK rank card, transfer certificate, migration certificate, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), domicile proof, and passport-size photographs. The college publishes a complete document checklist on jssateb.ac.in before counselling.

JSS Academy Bangalore M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Chudenapura, BangaloreEstd 1997 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A+ 3.3

3.8

(121 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 3.85 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 6 LPA

PG 2-year median, NIRF

Cutoff

6,309

Karnataka PGCET GM, 2019

Placement rate

98%

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 JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering

JSSATE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering course through VTU. The course is taught on the Bengaluru campus over four semesters, with heat transfer, thermal systems and energy lab work. The institute is approved by AICTE and has NAAC A+ accreditation. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.85 Lakhs, and INR 5.51 Lakhs with hostel. You get a seat through Karnataka PGCET or GATE and KEA counselling. The seat matrix lists 6 seats for this course. The PG 2-year median pay is INR 6 LPA and 98% of the PG batch was placed.

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 3.85 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.51 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.40 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The college and university fee is also shown per semester. Hostel and mess add INR 1.66 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.40 Lakhs	INR 60,000 a semester, 4 semesters
College and university fee	INR 1.45 Lakhs	INR 36,130 a semester, 4 semesters
Hostel and mess	INR 1.66 Lakhs	INR 83,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 3.85 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 5.51 Lakhs	Full course

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Admission Dates

Round 1 fee payment is from 29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026. Reporting is expected in Oct 2026, and the 2027 registration is expected in Apr 2027. Watch the KEA portal first, because the college follows the KEA allotment order.

Event	Date	Status
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply	Apr 2027	Tentative
Karnataka PGCET exam	May 2027	Tentative
Karnataka PGCET result and rank	Aug 2027	Tentative
KEA option entry	Sep 2027	Tentative
Round 1 allotment	Sep 2027	Tentative
Fee payment, last date	Sep 2027	Tentative
Physical reporting and document check	Oct 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Oct 2027	Tentative

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Eligibility

You need a relevant BE or B.Tech degree with 50% marks; reserved category students need 45%. You also need a valid GATE or Karnataka PGCET score. If your degree is not in Mechanical or a related field, ask VTU before you apply.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	BE or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch
Marks	50% for General, 45% for reserved category
Exam	GATE or Karnataka PGCET score
University rule	VTU checks whether your degree is related

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Admission Process

KEA allots the seat on your PGCET rank and your option entry. You then choose the seat, pay the fee and download the confirmation slip. If you miss the reporting date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Write PGCET	Take Karnataka PGCET, or use a valid GATE score
2. Enter options	List JSSATE and this course in the KEA portal
3. Accept the seat	Choose the seat and pay the KEA fee by the last date
4. Report	Bring original papers and the confirmation slip

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Cutoff

The last clear GM close found for Thermal Engineering is rank 6,309 in 2019. Newer KEA rounds did not publish a clean close for this course. Treat 6,309 as an old guide, not a safe number.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
GM	6,309	PGCET round, 2019
2024 round	Not published	Course had no clean close
2025 round	Not published	Use KEA portal when released

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Placements

The PG 2-year batch placed 98% of its students at a median pay of INR 6 LPA. The table is college-wide for PG courses, not only Thermal branch. Use it as a pay guide, and ask the placement cell for branch recruiter names.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 6 LPA, PG 2-year
Batch placed	98%
Students placed	131 of 134 PG graduates
Higher studies	2 students
Recruiter scope	College-wide PG data, branch names not cleanly published

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 1 Lakh over the course. The SC or ST post-matric route gives the biggest waiver here. The state schemes need income papers, and the central scheme needs a strong Class 12 record.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC or ST post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course
Central Sector Scheme	Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 60,000 over the course
EWS support	EWS certificate and income paper	INR 40,000 over the course

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Ranking

The institute has NAAC A+ and AICTE approval, while the course sits under VTU. The college was not listed in the NIRF engineering rank table. These marks show approval and grade, not a branch rank.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	latest cycle	A+
AICTE	current approval	Approved
NIRF Engineering	latest list checked	Not ranked

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Course Structure

Semester 1 and semester 2 hold thermal subjects and lab work. Semester 3 moves to project planning and electives. Semester 4 is mainly the final project, so you should choose a guide early.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Heat transfer, thermal systems and lab basics
Semester 2	Power plant topics, energy systems and simulation work
Semester 3	Electives, seminar and project planning
Semester 4	Major project and viva

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Seats and Intake

The latest seat matrix found for this course lists 6 seats. A small class helps project guidance, but it also means every allotment can change the cutoff. Fill it only if thermal work is your real plan.

Quota	Seats
Total seats	6
KEA route	Listed in the PGCET seat matrix
Management or sponsor route	Check with the college before paying

Should you pick M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering at JSSATE?

This course suits students who want thermal design, power plant or energy system work.

Pick it if:

You want thermal core work: the course sits in Mechanical Engineering, so labs and projects are heat, energy and power.

You want Bengaluru access: city plants and engineering offices can help project visits and contacts.

Your class should be small: the seat matrix lists 6 seats, so teachers can watch project work closely.

You care about fee and pay: median PG pay is INR 6 LPA against a INR 3.85 Lakhs fee.

Skip it if:

You want many campus offers: the NIRF PG line is college-wide, so check Thermal recruiter names before paying.

You need a recent closing rank: the last clear Thermal GM close we found is 6,309 from 2019.

You want software placements: this is a Mechanical PG course, so most work points to core and energy roles.

You need a big peer group: the published intake is 6 seats, so the class can feel very small.

Counsellor's advice

If you want thermal design or power work, keep this course. If you want many software interviews, pick another branch here.

M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Eligibility▾

Degree: You need BE or B.Tech in Mechanical or a related engineering branch.

Marks: You need 50% in the degree, or 45% if you claim reserved category.

Entrance exam: Use a valid GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank for KEA counselling.

Documents: Bring degree marks cards, category papers and the KEA confirmation slip.

M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Admission Process▾

Write PGCET: Take Karnataka PGCET, or keep your valid GATE score ready.

Register with KEA: KEA checks the rank, category and degree papers for M.Tech seats.

Enter options: Add JSSATE and this course in the order you really want them.

Pay the fee: Pay by the KEA last date, or you lose the allotted seat.

Report to college: Bring originals and the confirmation slip for document check.

M.Tech Thermal Power 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.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

27 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026

Karnataka PGCET registration

Last date to apply was 10 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Over

24 May 2026

Karnataka PGCET exam

This rank is used with GATE scores for M.Tech seats.

Over

22 Aug 2026

Karnataka PGCET result and rank

Use the rank card for KEA option entry.

Over

11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026

KEA option entry

Choices locked when the window shut on 22 Sep 2026.

Over

25 Sep 2026

Round 1 allotment

KEA put the final first round result online.

Confirmed

29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026

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 originals and the KEA confirmation slip.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Classes start

Expected after reporting and college document check.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Spot round

Only if seats are left over after reporting.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Karnataka PGCET registration

Expected to open before the May exam; the last date to apply will be on KEA.

Tentative

May 2027

Karnataka PGCET exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Karnataka PGCET result and rank

Expected before option entry starts.

Tentative

Sep 2027

KEA option entry

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Round 1 allotment

Expected after option entry closes.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Fee payment, last date

Expected within the KEA choice window after allotment.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Physical reporting and document check

Expected soon after fee payment.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Classes start

Expected after reporting is done.

Source: KEA PGCET schedule and JSSATE admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Fees 2027

▾

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 60,000 a semester

INR 2.40 Lakhs

College and university fee

Per semester × 4, INR 36,130 a semester

INR 1.45 Lakhs

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 83,000 a year

INR 1.66 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 3.85 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + college and university fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 5.51 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + college fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 6,483

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

156%

average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 9,282

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

109%

average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee

Source: JSSATE mandatory disclosure and fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Thermal Power Engineering at JSSATE?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use the last clean Karnataka PGCET close found for this course.

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering vs similar colleges

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

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 3.85 Lakhs

tuition + college fee

Not published

Average payPG 2-year median

INR 6 LPA

NIRF PG data

Not published

Placement rateshare of PG batch placed

98%

PG 2-year batch

Not published

Closing rankKarnataka PGCET GM

6,309

last clean close found

Not published

Seatsthis course

KEA seat matrix

Not published

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

156%

on INR 6 LPA

Not published

In short

BIT Bengaluru is useful only after its current M.Tech Thermal figures are checked. If JSSATE gives you the thermal seat and the peer has no published data, decide on course fit and fee first.

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BMSCE is useful only after its current M.Tech Thermal figures are checked. If JSSATE gives you the thermal seat and the peer has no published data, decide on course fit and fee first.

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RNSIT is useful only after its current M.Tech Thermal figures are checked. If JSSATE gives you the thermal seat and the peer has no published data, decide on course fit and fee first.

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DSCE is useful only after its current M.Tech Thermal figures are checked. If JSSATE gives you the thermal seat and the peer has no published data, decide on course fit and fee first.

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NHCE is useful only after its current M.Tech Thermal figures are checked. If JSSATE gives you the thermal seat and the peer has no published data, decide on course fit and fee first.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on JSSATE M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this M.Tech Thermal course worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want thermal design or energy work. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.85 Lakhs, and the PG 2-year median pay is INR 6 LPA. That gives a 156% ROI on the fee block. Check branch recruiter names before you pay, because the pay data is college-wide for PG courses.

Should I take this seat if my rank is near 6,309?▾

Do not treat 6,309 as a safe number. It is the last clean GM close we found for this course, and it is from 2019. Put JSSATE in your KEA option list if thermal work is your plan, but check the latest allotment list before you lock the choice.

What job can I get after M.Tech Thermal Power Engineering?▾

You should aim for thermal design, energy systems, production support, power plant, HVAC or mechanical analysis roles. The page shows INR 6 LPA as the PG 2-year median pay, but the public data is not branch wise. Ask the placement cell which companies hired Thermal students before you decide.

Who should pick this course at JSSATE?▾

Pick it if you want a Mechanical PG course and can use Bengaluru for project work. The course has only 6 seats, so the class is small. That helps guide access, but it also means every seat matters in counselling. Keep it high only if thermal work is your real plan.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want software placements or a large M.Tech batch. This is a thermal and mechanical course, not a coding course. The published intake is 6 seats, and the placement figure is college-wide PG data. Choose a data or VLSI branch here if your goal is mainly software or electronics.

Is Bengaluru useful for this Thermal course?▾

Yes, if you use it for projects and contacts. Bengaluru has engineering offices, industrial areas and energy service firms near the campus side of the city. The college does not publish a branch wise internship list, so ask the department how students find final semester projects before you join.

Is the small 6-seat intake good or risky?▾

It is both. A 6-seat class can give you closer project guidance and easier access to teachers. It also means the cutoff can change sharply when a few students choose or leave the course. If you need a predictable seat, keep a backup branch in the KEA list.

Is this course better than VLSI or Data Science at JSSATE?▾

It depends on your work goal. Pick Thermal if you want mechanical, heat and energy work. Pick VLSI for electronics roles and Data Science for analytics or software roles. The fee block here is for Thermal, so check the other branch fee and cutoff before you compare.

Can I get admission through GATE?▾

Yes, a valid GATE score can be used for M.Tech admission along with Karnataka PGCET through the KEA process. You still need the relevant engineering degree and the minimum marks. Keep both scorecard and degree papers ready before option entry starts.

What is the full course fee without hostel?▾

The full 2-year fee without hostel is INR 3.85 Lakhs. This includes INR 2.40 Lakhs as tuition fee and INR 1.45 Lakhs as college and university fee. Hostel and mess add INR 1.66 Lakhs, so use the fee toggle above before you plan a loan.

Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾

Yes, but only if your category and income match a scheme. The calculator above shows waivers from INR 20,000 to INR 1 Lakh over the course. Keep caste, income and bank papers ready, and confirm the final amount with the college office before you count it in your budget.

Should I wait one year for a better PGCET rank?▾

Wait only if you are sure you can improve a lot. The latest clean Thermal close is old, so a small rank gain may not tell you much. If you already get this seat and want thermal work, joining now is safer than waiting without a clear newer cutoff.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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