SSIT M.Tech Product Design & Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Tech in Product Design and Management at SSIT Tumkur is INR 80,000 for the two-year programme (INR 40,000 per year). Karnataka PGCET government-quota fees are state-regulated. Hostel charges are payable separately.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or an allied engineering discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates). A valid Karnataka PGCET or GATE score is required. Final-year B.E./B.Tech candidates may apply provisionally.

Ans. SSIT Tumkur accepts Karnataka PGCET (code T992) and GATE scores for M.Tech admission. PGCET candidates are admitted through KEA centralised counselling, while GATE-qualified candidates may also apply directly for available seats.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as product design engineer, product manager, R&D engineer, design consultant, and new product development executive. Core industries in Karnataka, R&D organisations, and academia are common avenues. The M.Tech degree also opens pathways to doctoral research and teaching positions at engineering institutions.

Ans. Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students are eligible for full tuition reimbursement through the state scholarship portal. Female students can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship of up to INR 50,000 per year, and merit-based Central Sector Scholarships are available via scholarships.gov.in for families with income below INR 8,00,000.

Ans. SSIT Tumkur offers a NAAC A+ accredited postgraduate programme under Sri Siddhartha University, with NBA-accredited undergraduate departments as a foundation. An affordable two-year fee of INR 80,000 makes specialised M.Tech education accessible, and the Tumkur campus provides access to Karnataka’s industrial corridor.