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Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses, School of Engineering Visakhapatnam M.Tech Computer Science & Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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Total fees
INR 75,700
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4 LPA
planning figure, course wise pay not published
Cutoff
2,400
AP PGECET CRL, Phase 1 2025
Placement rate
70%
planning estimate, course wise rate not published
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 GVP College M.Tech CST
GVP College offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech CST with 12 seats through AP PGECET and GATE. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with research project work in the second year. The institute holds NAAC A and stands NAAC Grade A under Andhra University and NBA accreditation for UG engineering and MBA. The full fee without hostel is INR 75,700, paid per semester, and INR 1.96 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through AP PGECET counselling under APSCHE. The General seat is safest near rank 2,400 in the AP PGECET CS paper. A cautious planning pay is INR 4 LPA and the planning placement rate is 70%.
GVP College M.Tech CST Fees
The full course costs INR 75,700 without hostel and INR 1.96 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 75,700 of that. You pay the tuition fee each year, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.20 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 75,700 | INR 37,850 a year, 2 years |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 0 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 75,700 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.96 Lakhs | Full course |
GVP College M.Tech CST Admission Dates
Registration allotment closed on 14 Sep 2026. Seat allotment comes on 7 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 26 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AP PGECET registration, last date to apply | 4 Feb 2026 to 11 Mar 2026 | Over |
| AP PGECET session 1 exam | 16 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2026 | Over |
| AP PGECET result and rank | 5 May 2026 | Over |
| APSCHE web options | 2 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Registration allotment | 14 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Seat allotment | 7 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee payment, last date | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Self joining and reporting and document check | 26 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 11 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
GVP College M.Tech CST Eligibility
You need B.Tech with relevant B.Tech or BE degree and 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a AP PGECET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| B.Tech subjects | relevant B.Tech or BE degree |
| B.Tech marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | AP PGECET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
GVP College M.Tech CST Admission Process
APSCHE 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 AP PGECET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on APSCHE | 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 |
GVP College M.Tech CST Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 2,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 1,300 in 2025. These are the APSCHE phase 1 closing ranks for Local seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Local | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 2,400 | Phase 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 1,300 | Phase 1, 2025 |
| SC | 800 | Phase 1, 2025 |
| ST | 400 | Phase 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 900 | Phase 1, 2025 |
GVP College M.Tech CST Placements
The planning placement rate is 70%. A cautious planning pay is INR 4 LPA. The median is INR 3.6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 11.77 LPA. IT services and software companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3.6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 11.77 LPA |
| Batch placed | 70% planning estimate |
| Recruiters | IT services and software companies, on campus |
GVP College M.Tech CST Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 35,700 to INR 40,000 over the course. The Central Sector Scheme 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 35,700 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in B.Tech | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 35,700 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 35,700 over the course |
GVP College M.Tech CST Ranking
The college holds NAAC Grade A and is linked to Andhra University. The B.Tech and MBA programmes carry NBA accreditation. NAAC gives the grade after a campus review. NBA covers the listed programmes by their own teams.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2024 | Grade A |
| Affiliation | 2026 | Andhra University |
| NBA | 2026 | UG engineering and MBA |
GVP College M.Tech CST Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in the second year and the final term ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before the second year.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Advanced algorithms, research methods and systems |
| Year 2 | Data mining, cloud systems and lab work |
| Project year | Electives, seminar and research project |
| Final term | Final project and viva |
GVP College M.Tech CST Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and students 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 | Ask the hostel office before admission |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Visakhapatnam campus area |
Should you pick M.Tech CST at GVP College?
This course suits students who want a software research or teaching job and can live in a Visakhapatnam campus area for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed B.Tech in this state: half the seats are Local, so a rank that misses the Non-local list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the official placement page lists IT and service recruiters for the campus each year.
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: the base fee is INR 75,700, so even modest pay covers it fast.
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: hostel details are not clearly published, so ask before paying any room fee.
You want internships in a big city: this is a campus course, so internships depend on your guide and local IT links.
You will decide only after the GATE result result: the APSCHE choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want a low fee M.Tech in Visakhapatnam. If you need a published pay report, ask the placement cell first.
M.Tech CST Eligibility▾
B.Tech marks: 50% in relevant B.Tech or BE degree. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the a valid GATE score also counts before AP PGECET seats also counts.
Exam needed: A valid AP PGECET rank or GATE score for the CS paper.
Local quota: Local and non-local rules follow Andhra Pradesh admission rules.
M.Tech CST Admission Process▾
Write AP PGECET: Computer Science and Information Technology paper was on 28 Apr 2026.
Register on CAP: APSCHE handles AP PGECET counselling through the CAP portal.
Fill choices: Choose GVPT1 and M.Tech CST in web options before the edit day.
Pay the seat fee: Pay and self join in the reporting window or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Upload certificates first, then report with originals when allotted.
M.Tech CST Admission Dates 2026
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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
4 Feb 2026 to 11 Mar 2026
AP PGECET registration
Last date to apply was 11 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
16 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2026
AP PGECET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
5 May 2026
AP PGECET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper APSCHE reads.
Over
2 Sep 2026 to 10 Sep 2026
APSCHE web options
Choices locked when the window shut on 10 Sep 2026.
Over
14 Sep 2026
Registration allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
7 Oct 2026
Seat allotment
The last regular step; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 12 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
26 Oct 2026
Self joining and reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
11 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
AP PGECET 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
AP PGECET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
AP PGECET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
APSCHE web options
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six steps are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected five days after each step.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Self joining and reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last step.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: APSCHE 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
GVP College M.Tech CST Fees 2026
▾
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 37,850 a year
INR 75,700
Admission fee
One time, included in tuition fee
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 60,000 a year
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 1,276
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
528%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,300
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
204%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: GVP College admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you M.Tech CST at GVP College?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published APSCHE closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Local
2,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,401 to 3,200: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,200: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
General · Non-local
8,680 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
8,681 to 9,800: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 9,800: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Local
1,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,301 to 1,800: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,800: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Non-local
3,010 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,011 to 3,500: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,500: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
SC · Local
800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
801 to 1,100: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,100: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
SC · Non-local
1,470 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,471 to 1,800: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,800: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
ST · Local
400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
401 to 700: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
ST · Non-local
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 900: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 900: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
EWS · Local
900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
901 to 1,400: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,400: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
EWS · Non-local
1,330 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,331 to 1,700: almost there. Later steps moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,700: not this year. Try the spot step or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The phase 1 close is the safe number. The later close helps only if you keep the choice floated to the end.
GVP College M.Tech CST 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 35,700
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.TechApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 35,700
GVP College
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 35,700
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 answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
GVP College M.Tech CST vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to GVP College. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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GVP College
Visakhapatnam
Compared with
Andhra University College of Engineering
Visakhapatnam
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Vignan's Institute of Information Technology
Visakhapatnam
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Anil Neerukonda Institute of Technology
Visakhapatnam
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Raghu Engineering College
Visakhapatnam
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Sanketika Vidya Parishad Engineering College
Visakhapatnam
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 75,700
tuition + admission
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 44,300 more
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 74,300 more
INR 1.60 Lakhs
INR 84,300 more
INR 1.30 Lakhs
INR 54,300 more
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 64,300 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 4 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 4.1 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA more
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
70%
planning estimate
72%
2 points higher
68%
2 points lower
65%
5 points lower
60%
10 points lower
58%
12 points lower
Closing rankAP PGECET CRL, General
2,400
Phase 1, 2025
1,800
600 places tougher
3,500
1,100 places easier
4,000
1,600 places easier
4,500
2,100 places easier
5,000
2,600 places easier
Seatsthis branch
12
AP PGECET
18
6 more
18
6 more
18
6 more
12
Same seats
12
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
528%
on INR 4 LPA
375%
153 points lower
280%
248 points lower
256%
272 points lower
292%
236 points lower
257%
271 points lower
In short
Andhra University has higher pay and more seats, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, take Andhra University; if it clears only GVP College, take this seat.
In short
Vignan IT is easier to enter and has more seats, but it costs more. If fees matter most, keep GVP College higher and use Vignan IT as the safer seat.
In short
ANITS is easier to enter and has more seats, but its full fee is higher. If both allot, choose GVP College for the lower fee and similar pay.
In short
Raghu is easier to enter, but it pays less and costs more. If GVP College allots you a seat, take it and keep Raghu as backup.
In short
Sanketika is easier to enter, but its pay and ROI are lower. If your rank misses GVP College, keep Sanketika as the fallback.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on GVP College M.Tech CST
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech CST at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 75,700 and the last batch averaged INR 4 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 Local seat closed at rank 2,400 in phase 1 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 4 LPA, the median was INR 3.6 LPA and the planning placement rate is 70%. 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 the second year. The campus is in a Visakhapatnam campus 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 year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before the second year, but the electives in the second year 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. the planning placement rate is 70%, and the median of INR 3.6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4 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 the second year.
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 AP PGECET exam and fill this college in your APSCHE choice list. A seat comes in the step your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days APSCHE 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 75,700 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 1.96 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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