KL University Guntur M.Tech Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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04 May, 2026 KL University Guntur M.Tech Computer Science And Engineering Fee Structure 2026-2027 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 6.23 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 3.36 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 8 LPA

PG engineering batch, 2023-24

Cutoff

55% in UG

Minimum degree marks to apply

Placement rate

39%

84 of 214 PG graduates 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 form to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your marks get you a seat?What gets you in and what it does to your fee 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 KLU M.Tech CSE

KL University, or KLU, offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering at its Vaddeswaram campus in Guntur district. The course has four semesters. NIRF ranked KLU #35 in engineering in 2025, and NAAC gave it an A++ grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs, and INR 6.04 Lakhs with the cheapest hostel room and mess. You get in with a qualifying rank in KLU PGET, GATE or AP PGECET and at least 55% in your degree. A good GATE rank or high degree marks can cut the tuition fee by 25% to 50%. In the 2023-24 PG engineering batch, 84 of 214 students were placed at a median pay of INR 8 LPA.

KLU M.Tech CSE Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 6.04 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 3.20 Lakhs. You pay INR 80,000 each semester for four semesters and a INR 16,000 admission fee once. KLU fixes the fee. Hostel, mess and exam charges are extra, and the hostel figure uses the cheapest four-bed room in the 2025-26 list.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 3.20 Lakhs	INR 80,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission fee	INR 16,000	One time
Hostel and mess	INR 2.68 Lakhs	INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 3.36 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 6.04 Lakhs	Full course

KLU M.Tech CSE Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The Phase I form for 2027 closes on 2 Dec 2026. The Phase I tests are from 3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026. KLU fixes these dates. You must apply before the last date of a phase to sit its tests. The later dates are estimates based on 2026.

Event	Date	Status
Phase I application, last date to apply	2 Dec 2026	Confirmed
Phase I entrance tests	3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026	Confirmed
Phase II application and entrance tests	Jan 2027	Tentative
GATE 2027 exam	Feb 2027	Tentative
Phase III tests and KLU PGET	Mar 2027	Tentative
Results and rank list	Apr 2027	Tentative
Counselling and seat offer	May 2027	Tentative
Admission fee and first semester fee payment	Jun 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

KLU M.Tech CSE Eligibility

You need a B.E., B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc with at least 55% marks or the same CGPA. You also need a qualifying rank in KLU PGET, GATE or AP PGECET. KLU checks both before it gives you a seat. If your degree marks are below 55%, you cannot apply for this course.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.E., B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc from a recognised university
Degree marks	55% or the same CGPA
Entrance	A qualifying rank in KLU PGET, GATE or AP PGECET
Mode	Full time, on campus

KLU M.Tech CSE Admission Process

The route has four steps: the form, the entrance test, the seat offer and the fee. You pay INR 96,000 for the first semester once KLU offers the seat. KLU gives the seat on your rank and your degree marks. If you do not pay by the date KLU gives, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the form on the KLU admissions portal before your phase closes
2. Write the test	Take KLU PGET, or use your GATE or AP PGECET rank
3. Get the seat offer	KLU offers the seat on your rank and degree marks
4. Pay and report	Pay INR 96,000 for the first semester and bring your original papers

KLU M.Tech CSE Cutoff

KLU does not publish M.Tech closing ranks. The entry floor is 55% in your degree and a qualifying rank in an entrance exam. A GATE or PGECET rank from 1 to 1,000 gets a 50% tuition waiver, and a rank from 1,001 to 5,000 gets 25%. So your rank decides your fee more than your seat.

Route	What KLU asks for	What it gives you
Degree marks	55% or more	You can apply
GATE or PGECET rank	1 to 1,000	50% tuition waiver
GATE or PGECET rank	1,001 to 5,000	25% tuition waiver
Degree marks	76% or more	50% tuition waiver
Degree marks	65% to 75%	25% tuition waiver

KLU M.Tech CSE Placements

In 2023-24, 84 of 214 PG engineering graduates were placed at a median pay of INR 8 LPA. Another 102 went on to higher studies. These NIRF figures cover all M.Tech branches, not CSE alone. The placement cell brings the companies, and you must clear each company's own test.

Metric	Value
Median pay, 2023-24	INR 8 LPA
Median pay, 2022-23	INR 8.2 LPA
Median pay, 2021-22	INR 4.76 LPA
Students placed, 2023-24	84 of 214 graduates
Placement rate, 2023-24	39%
Higher studies, 2023-24	102 students

KLU M.Tech CSE Scholarships

The biggest waiver is 50% of the tuition fee, worth INR 1.60 Lakhs over the course. The 25% waiver is worth INR 80,000. KLU gives these on your GATE or PGECET rank or your degree marks. To keep it from the second year, you need an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
KLU merit scholarship, 50%	GATE or PGECET rank 1 to 1,000, or 76% in your degree	INR 1.60 Lakhs over the course
KLU merit scholarship, 25%	GATE or PGECET rank 1,001 to 5,000, or 65% in your degree	INR 80,000 over the course

KLU M.Tech CSE Ranking

NIRF ranked KLU #35 in engineering in 2025. NAAC gave it an A++ grade. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year, and NAAC grades the whole university after a visit.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering	2025	#35
NAAC	Latest cycle	A++

KLU M.Tech CSE Course Structure

The course has 4 semesters over two years. The PG engineering intake was 252 seats in 2022-23, across all M.Tech branches. The CSE fee list names three streams: AI and data science, cyber security and digital forensics. Ask the department which stream is open in your year before you pay.

Item	Detail
Semesters	4, over 2 years
PG engineering intake	252 seats, all M.Tech branches, 2022-23
Streams	AI and data science, cyber security, digital forensics
Mode	Full time, on the Vaddeswaram campus

KLU M.Tech CSE Hostel and Campus

The cheapest hostel room is a four-bed non-AC room at INR 1.34 Lakhs a year with mess, from the 2025-26 list. The mess fee is part of it. AC rooms and rooms for fewer students cost more.

Item	Detail
Cheapest room	Four-bed non-AC room, INR 1.34 Lakhs a year with mess
Other rooms	AC and two or three bed rooms cost more
Campus	Vaddeswaram, Guntur district, near Vijayawada

Should you pick M.Tech CSE at KL University?

This course suits students who want AI or security skills and may go on to research or a PhD.

Pick it if:

You plan research or a PhD: 102 of 214 PG graduates went on to higher studies in 2023-24, more than the 84 who took jobs.

You want AI or cyber security: the CSE fee list names AI and data science, cyber security and digital forensics, so ask which is open.

You have a GATE rank up to 1,000 or 76% in your degree: KLU takes 50% off the tuition fee, so you pay half each semester.

You want the fee back fast: at the median pay of INR 8 LPA, the INR 3.36 Lakhs fee comes back in the first working year.

Skip it if:

You want a job straight after the course: only 84 of 214 PG graduates were placed in 2023-24, so plan your own job search as well.

You want internships in a big IT city: the campus is at Vaddeswaram near Vijayawada, so most internships mean travel to Hyderabad or Bengaluru.

You cannot keep an 8.0 CGPA: the fee waiver stops from the second year if your CGPA falls below 8.0 or you carry a backlog.

You plan to apply late: the Phase I form closes on 2 Dec 2026 and later phase dates are not out, so apply in Phase I.

Counsellor's advice

If you have a GATE rank up to 1,000, apply in Phase I and ask for the 50% waiver. If you want a job more than research, look at the placement numbers first.

M.Tech CSE Eligibility▾

Degree: A B.E., B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc from a recognised university.

Degree marks: At least 55% or the same CGPA.

Entrance rank: A qualifying rank in KLU PGET, GATE or AP PGECET (the state PG engineering test).

Waiver marks: 76% in your degree or a GATE rank up to 1,000 gets a 50% tuition waiver.

Mode: Full time on the Vaddeswaram campus, so you cannot keep a full-time job.

M.Tech CSE Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the form on the KLU admissions portal before your phase closes.

Write the test: Take KLU PGET, or use your GATE or AP PGECET rank instead.

Get the seat offer: KLU offers the seat on your rank and your degree marks.

Pay the fee: Pay the first semester fee of INR 96,000 by the date given, or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring your original mark sheets, degree and rank card for the document check.

M.Tech CSE Admission Dates 2027

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Only the Phase I dates for 2027 are out. The other dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Confirmed

2 Dec 2026

Phase I application, last date to apply

Apply online on the KLU admissions portal by 2 Dec 2026 to sit the Phase I tests.

Confirmed

3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026

Phase I entrance tests

Admit cards are given out from 2 Dec 2026. Check which phase holds KLU PGET.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Phase II application and entrance tests

Expected in Jan, as in 2026. The dates are not out yet.

Tentative

Feb 2027

GATE 2027 exam

A GATE rank can also get you in and can cut the tuition fee.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Phase III tests and KLU PGET

In 2026 the last date to apply for Phase III was 27 Mar.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Results and rank list

KLU gives each phase its own result soon after the tests.

Tentative

May 2027

Counselling and seat offer

KLU offers the seat on your rank and your degree marks.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admission fee and first semester fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date on the offer letter.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring your original mark sheets, degree and rank card.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

The odd semester usually starts in late July.

Source: KL University admissions page and M.Tech CSE programme page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

KL University M.Tech CSE Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 4, INR 80,000 a semester

INR 3.20 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 16,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, cheapest four-bed room, 2025-26 list

INR 2.68 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 3.36 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 6.04 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 5,665

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

238%

median PG pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 10,187

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

132%

median PG pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: KLU fee structure 2026-27 and KLU hostel fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your marks get you a seat at KLU?

Pick your degree marks and your entrance route. KLU does not publish M.Tech closing ranks, so the answer rests on its published rules.

Degree marks

76% or more65% to 75%55% to 64%Below 55%

Entrance route

GATE or PGECET rankKLU PGET rankNo entrance rank

76% or more · GATE or PGECET rank

Yes, you can apply. Your degree marks also get you the 50% tuition waiver, so ask for it at counselling.

76% or more · KLU PGET rank

Yes, you can apply. Your degree marks also get you the 50% tuition waiver, so ask for it at counselling.

76% or more · No entrance rank

Not yet: you also need a qualifying rank. Register for the next KLU phase test or for GATE, then come back.

65% to 75% · GATE or PGECET rank

Yes, you can apply. Your degree marks get you the 25% tuition waiver, and a GATE rank up to 1,000 would raise it to 50%.

65% to 75% · KLU PGET rank

Yes, you can apply. Your degree marks get you the 25% tuition waiver, and a GATE rank up to 1,000 would raise it to 50%.

65% to 75% · No entrance rank

Not yet: you also need a qualifying rank. Register for the next KLU phase test or for GATE, then come back.

55% to 64% · GATE or PGECET rank

Almost there: you meet the 55% floor, so you can apply. Your marks alone get no waiver, but a GATE or PGECET rank up to 5,000 does.

55% to 64% · KLU PGET rank

Almost there: you meet the 55% floor, so you can apply. Your marks alone get no waiver, but a GATE or PGECET rank up to 5,000 does.

55% to 64% · No entrance rank

Not yet: you also need a qualifying rank. Register for the next KLU phase test or for GATE, then come back.

Below 55% · GATE or PGECET rank

Not yet: you need at least 55% in your degree to apply for this course. Improve your marks or look at a course with a lower floor.

Below 55% · KLU PGET rank

Not yet: you need at least 55% in your degree to apply for this course. Improve your marks or look at a course with a lower floor.

Below 55% · No entrance rank

Not yet: you need at least 55% in your degree to apply for this course. Improve your marks or look at a course with a lower floor.

EDITOR'S NOTE

At KLU the rank mostly decides your fee, not your seat. A GATE rank up to 1,000 halves the tuition fee, so write GATE even if you plan to join here.

KL University M.Tech CSE Scholarship Calculator

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

GATE or PGECET rank

1 to 1,0001,001 to 5,000Above 5,000 or none

Degree marks

76% or more65% to 75%55% to 64%

Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

You get one KLU waiver at a time. If you qualify for 50%, the 25% waiver is not added.

KLU merit scholarship, 50%

INR 1.60 Lakhs

KL University, on the tuition fee

Takes INR 40,000 off each semester. You keep it only with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.

Who qualifies: GATE or PGECET rank 1 to 1,000, or 76% in your degreeApply by the seat offer

Not eligible on your answers

KLU merit scholarship, 25%

INR 80,000

KL University, on the tuition fee

Takes INR 20,000 off each semester. You keep it only with an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs.

Who qualifies: GATE or PGECET rank 1,001 to 5,000, or 65% in your degreeApply by the seat offer

Not eligible on your answers

No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.

Estimated total waiver

INR 1.60 Lakhs

Your net course fee: INR 1.76 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 80,000

Your net course fee: INR 2.56 Lakhs

Estimated total waiver

INR 0

Your net course fee: INR 3.36 Lakhs

KL University M.Tech CSE vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to KLU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more placed.

Compare with

VignanGITAMSRM APVIT-AP

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KL University

Vaddeswaram, Guntur

Compared with

Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research

Vadlamudi, Guntur

Compared with

GITAM (Deemed to be University)

Visakhapatnam

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SRM University AP

Amaravati

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VIT-AP University

Amaravati

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 3.36 Lakhs

tuition + admission

INR 2.10 Lakhs

INR 1.26 Lakhs less, one fee row for all M.Tech branches

INR 2.50 Lakhs

INR 86,000 less, year 1 and year 2 fees added

INR 3.10 Lakhs

INR 26,000 less, AI and ML stream fee

INR 3.80 Lakhs

INR 44,000 more, first-year tuition times 2

Median payPG engineering, 2023-24

INR 8 LPA

NIRF data

INR 6.2 LPA

INR 1.8 LPA less

INR 4.6 LPA

INR 3.4 LPA less

Not published

Placement rateshare of PG graduates placed

39%

84 of 214 placed

82%

43 points higher

74%

35 points higher

Not published

PG intakeall M.Tech branches, 2022-23

252

NIRF data

162

90 fewer

156

96 fewer

Not published

ROImedian pay vs the full fee

238%

on INR 8 LPA

295%

57 points higher

184%

54 points lower

Not published

In short

Vignan costs less and placed a bigger share of its PG batch, but its median pay is lower. If you want a job soon after the course, look at Vignan; if you want higher pay or research, pick KLU.

In short

GITAM costs a little less and placed more of its batch, but its median pay and ROI are both lower. If pay after the course matters most to you, KLU gives more for the money.

In short

SRM AP charges a little less for its AI and ML stream but does not publish PG placement figures. If you want placement proof before you pay, KLU is the safer pick.

In short

VIT-AP charges more on its first-year fee and does not publish PG placement figures. If cost matters to you, KLU gives a lower fee with published results.

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

FAQs on KL University M.Tech CSE

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech CSE at KLU worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who finish it. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.36 Lakhs and the median PG pay in 2023-24 was INR 8 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If you plan a loan, check the EMI tile in the fee block before you decide.

What job will I get after this course?▾

Most placed students get software jobs through the campus drives. In 2023-24, 84 of 214 PG engineering graduates were placed at a median pay of INR 8 LPA, and these figures cover all M.Tech branches. If you want a job for sure, prepare for company tests from the first semester.

Is this course good for research or a PhD?▾

Yes, it suits a research plan well. In 2023-24, 102 of 214 PG graduates went on to higher studies, more than the 84 who took jobs. If a PhD is your goal, pick your thesis guide in the first year and aim for a published paper.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you need a job straight after the course or want to live in a big IT city. Only 39% of the 2023-24 PG batch was placed, and the Vaddeswaram campus is far from Hyderabad and Bengaluru. If either matters most to you, think about it before you pay the first semester fee.

Should I write GATE even if I plan to join KLU?▾

Yes, because it can save you money. A GATE rank up to 1,000 gets a 50% tuition waiver worth INR 1.60 Lakhs, and a rank from 1,001 to 5,000 gets 25%. If you already have 76% in your degree, you get the 50% waiver on marks alone, so check the calculator above.

Is it worth joining with only 55% to 64% in my degree?▾

It can be, but you pay the full fee. You meet the 55% floor, so you can apply with a qualifying rank, but your marks alone get no waiver. If you can get a GATE or PGECET rank up to 5,000, write that exam first, because it cuts the tuition fee by at least 25%.

Should I take this M.Tech or a job after my B.Tech?▾

Take the M.Tech if you want AI, data science or security skills, or a research path. The course costs INR 3.36 Lakhs and takes two years without a salary. If you already have a good job offer, think hard before you leave it, because the median PG pay here was INR 8 LPA.

When should I apply for the 2027 batch?▾

Apply in Phase I if you can. The Phase I form closes on 2 Dec 2026 and the tests are from 3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026. Later phase dates are not out yet. If you are waiting for a GATE rank, you can still apply in a later phase.

Can I choose AI or cyber security in this M.Tech?▾

Yes, if the stream is open in your year. The CSE fee list names three streams: AI and data science, cyber security and digital forensics. Ask the department which stream is open before you pay the first semester fee, so you do not join the wrong one.

Can I keep the fee waiver for both years?▾

Only if you keep your grades up. To keep the waiver from the second year, you need an 8.0 CGPA and no backlogs. If your CGPA falls below 8.0, you pay the full semester fee of INR 80,000 from then on, so plan your study time well.

How do I get admission to M.Tech CSE at KLU?▾

Apply online in a KLU admission phase and get a qualifying rank. You can write KLU PGET or use a GATE or AP PGECET rank, and you need 55% in your degree. KLU then offers the seat, and you pay the first semester fee of INR 96,000 by the date given, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee with hostel?▾

The full 2-year fee is INR 3.36 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.04 Lakhs with the cheapest hostel room and mess. The hostel figure uses the four-bed non-AC room from the 2025-26 list. Turn on the toggle in the fee block to see both totals and the EMI.

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