Aurora's Scientific & Technological Institute Ghatkesar M.Tech Software Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Tech Software Engineering programme at ASTI Ghatkesar is INR 1,22,000. This covers tuition of INR 1,14,000 and other charges of INR 8,000 across all four semesters. Hostel charges, if availed, are billed separately. Fee revisions, if announced, follow JNTUH and AICTE norms. Students should verify the current fee schedule with the college directly before participating in the counselling process.

Ans. Admission is through TG PGECET rank or GATE score via the TGCHE counselling portal at pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in. Counselling registration closes on July 9, 2026. After online certificate verification, candidates exercise web options from July 13 to 15, with Phase 1 seat allotment on July 19, 2026. Selected students self-report at ASTI between July 20 and 24 and complete enrolment and fee payment formalities to confirm the seat.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a relevant branch with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). A valid TG PGECET rank in the CS paper or a GATE 2026 score in CS/IT is required for TGCHE counselling. Students in the final semester of the qualifying degree may apply provisionally and must meet the eligibility criteria at the time of enrolment.

Ans. Yes, graduates with B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) or Information Technology (IT) from a recognised university with the required minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST) are eligible to apply for M.Tech Software Engineering at ASTI Ghatkesar. A valid TG PGECET rank or GATE 2026 score is required for TGCHE counselling. Eligible candidates must register on the portal at pgecetadm.tgche.ac.in before the July 9, 2026 deadline.

Ans. Yes, ASTI Ghatkesar is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTUH) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The M.Tech Software Engineering programme follows the JNTUH postgraduate curriculum, examination pattern, and degree award framework. Graduates receive a JNTUH M.Tech degree on successfully completing all four semesters, including the capstone project component in the final year.

Ans. Students from SC, ST, BC, EBC, and Disabled categories can apply for the Telangana RTF Scholarship, which covers full tuition fee reimbursement for eligible postgraduate students. The Telangana MTF Scholarship offers a monthly stipend to SC/ST/BC students who maintain at least 75% quarterly attendance. Central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in are open to SC, ST, and OBC-NCL students who meet the prescribed income and category norms.