KL University Guntur M.Tech Thermal Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Guntur, Andhra PradeshDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1980NAAC Grade A++

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04 May, 2026 KL University Guntur M.Tech Thermal Engineering Fee Structure 2026-2027 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 5.53 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 2.66 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 7.32 LPA

Class of 2025, this branch

Cutoff

500

PG entrance score, 2026

Placement rate

92%

Class of 2025 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 score get you in?Score ranges 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 K L University M.Tech Thermal Engineering

KLU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Thermal Engineering with 8 seats through KLU PGET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with thermal labs and a second-year project. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #150 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2025 and #35 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.66 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.83 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the KLU Admission Cell after marks and entrance score checks. The General call score was about 500 in 2026. The latest course page lists INR 7.32 LPA average pay and the NIRF PG data shows strong placement.

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 2.66 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.83 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.50 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.17 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 2.50 Lakhs	INR 62,500 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission fee	INR 16,000	One time
Caution deposit	INR 10,000	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 2.17 Lakhs	INR 1.09 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 2.66 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 4.83 Lakhs	Full course

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Admission Dates

The 2026 batch has started classes. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on the last cycle; KLU PGET registration is expected in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

Event	Date	Status
KLU PGET registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
KLU PGET exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
KLU PGET result	Feb 2027	Tentative
KLU application review	Jun 2027	Tentative
Admission offers	Jul 2027	Tentative
Admission fee	Jul 2027	Tentative
Campus reporting and document check	Aug 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Aug 2027	Tentative

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Eligibility

You need B.Tech in a related branch with 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. You also need KLU PGET, GATE or AP PGCET. There is no upper age limit.

Requirement	What you need
B.Tech subjects	a related engineering branch
B.Tech marks	55% or equivalent CGPA
Exam	KLU PGET score from any session
Age	No upper age limit is listed

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Admission Process

KLU Admission Cell allots the seat on your score 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 the test	Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Accept the offer on KLU Admission Cell	List this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seat	Pay the fee within five days of allotment
4. Report	Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Cutoff

The General call score is 500 and the OBC-NCL score is 450. These are guide scores for the admission call. A higher score gives you a safer chance.

Category	Score, General	Round and year
General	500	2026 call, 2025
OBC-NCL	450	2026 call, 2025
SC	350	2026 call, 2025
ST	300	2026 call, 2025
EWS	375	2026 call, 2025

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Placements

The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 7.32 LPA. The median is INR 5.62 LPA and the highest offer was INR 21.96 LPA. Core engineering and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the third semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 7.32 LPA, Class of 2025
Median pay	INR 5.62 LPA
Highest offer	INR 21.96 LPA
Batch placed	92%
Recruiters	Core engineering and IT services companies, on campus

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship 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 2 Lakhs 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 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 1 Lakh over the course

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Ranking

The university stands #150 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking and #35 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia Engineering ranking	2026	#150
NIRF Engineering	2025	#35
NAAC	2024	A++

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Course Structure

Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 and year 2 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics
Year 2	Data structures, digital logic, operating systems
Year 2	Databases, networks, machine learning electives
Year 2	Two electives a semester and the final project

KLU M.Tech Thermal Engineering Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and PG 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	From year 2, on request
Mess	Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day
Campus	One campus in a Vaddeswaram and Vijayawada area

Should you pick M.Tech Thermal Engineering at K L University?

This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Vaddeswaram and Vijayawada area for two years.

Pick it if:

You passed B.Tech in this state: half the seats are General, so a score that misses the wait list list can still get in.

You want core companies, not only only IT services: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.

Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.

You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.

Skip it if:

You are counting on last year's score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.

You need a single room from the first year: PG students share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2.

You want internships in a big city: this is a Vaddeswaram and Vijayawada area, so the placement cell brings most internships here.

You will wait for GATE: apply to KLU first, then update the score when the admission office asks.

Counsellor's advice

Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a General score. If you are wait list and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.

M.Tech Thermal Engineering Eligibility▾

B.Tech marks: 55% in a related engineering branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.

Score route: GATE, AP PGCET or the university test score can be used.

Exam needed: A KLU PGET score. CRL (your main score) decides the wait list seats.

Admission route: The Admission Cell checks marks and entrance score before the call.

M.Tech Thermal Engineering Admission Process▾

Write the test: The university test is used when you do not use GATE or AP PGCET.

Apply online: The Admission Cell checks your form and gives the course offer.

Accept the offer: Pay the first fee after the offer if you want the seat.

Pay the fee: Pay by the date in the offer letter or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring degree marksheets, entrance score and ID proof for document check.

M.Tech Thermal Engineering Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027

KLU PGET 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

KLU PGET exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Feb 2027

KLU PGET result

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Jun 2027

KLU application review

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission offers

Six rounds are expected again.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Admission fee

Expected five days after each round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Campus reporting and document check

Expected soon after the last round.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Classes start

Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: K L University admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

K L University M.Tech Thermal Engineering Fees 2027

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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 62,500 a semester

INR 2.50 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 16,000

Caution deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 10,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1.08 Lakhs a year

INR 2.17 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 2.66 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 4.83 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 4,485

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

275%

average PG pay INR 7.32 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 8,144

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

152%

average PG pay INR 7.32 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you Thermal at K L University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KLU Admission Cell score ranges.

K L University M.Tech Thermal Engineering Scholarship Calculator

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

K L University M.Tech Thermal Engineering vs similar colleges

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

Compare with

Northfield ITRiverbank ITHarbour ITLakeside ITSummit IT

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K L University

Vaddeswaram

Compared with

Northfield Institute of Technology

Northfield

Compared with

Riverbank Institute of Technology

Riverbank

Compared with

Harbour Institute of Technology

Harbour Town

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Lakeside Institute of Technology

Lakeside

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Summit Institute of Technology

Summit Nagar

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 2.66 Lakhs

tuition + admission

INR 5.60 Lakhs

INR 2.94 Lakhs more

INR 6.90 Lakhs

INR 4.24 Lakhs more

INR 2.66 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 6.40 Lakhs

INR 3.74 Lakhs more

INR 5.85 Lakhs

INR 3.19 Lakhs more

Average paylatest batch

INR 7.32 LPA

Class of 2025

INR 9.5 LPA

INR 2.2 LPA more

INR 8.1 LPA

INR 0.8 LPA more

INR 7.4 LPA

INR 0.1 LPA more, Class of 2024

INR 8.2 LPA

INR 0.9 LPA more

INR 7.8 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

92%

Class of 2025

88%

4 points lower

95%

3 points higher

84%

8 points lower, Class of 2024

90%

2 points lower

89%

3 points lower

Closing rankPG entrance rank, General

500

2026 call

9,400

8,900 places easier

15,800

15,300 places easier

18,900

18,400 places easier

13,900

13,400 places easier

16,600

16,100 places easier

Seatsthis branch

KLU PGET

4 more

10 more

1 more

16 more

7 more

ROIaverage pay vs the full fee

275%

on INR 7.32 LPA

170%

105 points lower

117%

158 points lower

120%

155 points lower

128%

147 points lower

133%

142 points lower

In short

Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its entrance rank is about 8,900 places easier. If your entrance rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only KLU, take this seat and do not wait for the late offer.

In short

Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier entrance rank is what you need, keep it one place below KLU in your choice list as the safer seat.

In short

Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 0.1 LPA more on average and has one more seat. If KLU gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.

In short

Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier entrance rank. If your rank misses KLU in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.

In short

Summit is the costlier seat here and its average pay is a little higher than this page's. If KLU allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.

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

FAQs on K L University M.Tech Thermal Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Thermal Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾

Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.66 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 7.32 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 score is just above the score?▾

Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at score 500 in the 2026 call and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score 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 third semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.32 LPA, the median was INR 5.62 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. 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 year 2. The campus is in a Vaddeswaram and Vijayawada 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 right for higher studies and research?▾

Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 2, but the electives in year 2 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 score?▾

Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General score 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. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.62 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7.32 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 year 2.

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 core companies, and its score 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 KLU PGET exam and fill this college in your KLU Admission Cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KLU Admission Cell 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 2.66 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.83 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.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 30, 2026

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