VTU B.Tech Mining Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Total fees
INR 4.50 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
latest public course figure
Cutoff
65,852
KCET rank, General Merit
Placement rate
58%
mining batch placed
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About VTU B.Tech Mining

VTU offers a four-year, full-time B.Tech Mining Engineering course with 60 seats through KCET. The course is taught over eight semesters and covers mining geology, rock mechanics, mine design, blasting, ventilation, mineral processing and mine safety. VTU is a state government university in Belagavi and holds NAAC A++. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.50 Lakhs, paid yearly, and INR 7.70 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling after KCET. The General Merit closing rank used here is 65,852. The latest public pay figure is INR 3 LPA and 58% of the mining batch was placed.

VTU B.Tech Mining Fees

The full course costs INR 4.50 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.70 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4.40 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over four years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 4.40 LakhsINR 1.10 Lakhs a year, 4 years
Admission feeINR 10,000One time, in year 1
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and messINR 3.20 LakhsINR 80,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostelINR 4.50 LakhsFull course total
Total with hostelINR 7.70 LakhsFull course total

VTU B.Tech Mining Admission Dates

KCET registration is expected in Jan 2027 and the exam is expected in Apr 2027. Classes start in Sep 2027. KEA will publish the exact dates. Keep the allotment letter and fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
KCET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
KCET admit cardApr 2027Tentative
KCET examApr 2027Tentative
KCET result and rankMay 2027Tentative
KEA option entryJul 2027Tentative
Round 1 allotmentJul 2027Tentative
Seat fee payment, last dateJul 2027Tentative
Round 2 allotmentAug 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startSep 2027Tentative

VTU B.Tech Mining Eligibility

General category students need 45% in Class 12, while reserved category students need 40%. You need Physics and Maths, plus Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Electronics. You also need a KCET rank for KEA seats. If you miss the marks rule, you cannot use counselling for this seat.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 marks45% for General and 40% for reserved categories
SubjectsPhysics and Maths, plus one allowed optional subject
Entrance examKCET rank for KEA counselling
Quota papersCategory papers must match KEA records

VTU B.Tech Mining Admission Process

KEA allots the seat on your KCET rank and your option entry. You write KCET, upload papers, fill college options, pay the fee and report. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
Write KCETAppear for the Karnataka entrance exam
Document checkUpload marks card and certificates
Option entryAdd VTU Mining in the choice list
Seat feePay by the KEA date
ReportingBring original papers and allotment order

VTU B.Tech Mining Cutoff

The General Merit seat closed at rank 65,852 and the SC seat at rank 22,321 in the latest public cutoff. These are KCET closing ranks for the mining branch. The close can change after every round, so use the checker below before you lock choices.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General Merit65,852KCET latest public close
OBC50,000KCET latest public close
SC22,321KCET latest public close
ST9,090KCET latest public close
EWS17,817KCET latest public close

VTU B.Tech Mining Placements

The latest public pay figure is INR 3 LPA and 58% of the mining batch was placed. The higher offer printed by public listings is INR 6 LPA. Mining jobs here point to mine operations, safety, geology support and mineral processing. Check the placement cell before you count on a company name.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3 LPA
Highest offerINR 6 LPA
Batch placed58%
Common work areaMining operations and safety
Course seat count60 seats

VTU B.Tech Mining Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest listed waiver. The state and central schemes need income papers. Keep the caste, income and marks papers ready before the portal opens.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST with income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 2 Lakhs
Central Sector SchemeIncome up to INR 8 Lakhs and top Class 12 percentileINR 40,000
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate and income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 1.50 Lakhs
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL with income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 1 Lakh

VTU B.Tech Mining Ranking

VTU holds NAAC A++ and appears in NIRF 2025 public data as a participating university. The course page does not carry a clean Collegedunia course rank. NAAC checks university quality. NIRF uses yearly data filed by institutes.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2026A++
NIRF2025Participated
Collegedunia course rank2026Not published

VTU B.Tech Mining Course Structure

Year 1 has basic science and engineering drawing, while year 2 starts mining geology and surveying. Year 3 moves to mine ventilation, mine planning and mineral processing. Year 4 has electives and project work. You should be ready for field visits and safety rules.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Maths, physics, chemistry and drawing
Year 2Mining geology, surveying and mechanics
Year 3Ventilation, mine planning and minerals
Year 4Electives, project work and mine safety

VTU B.Tech Mining Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over four years. First-year allotment depends on rooms left on campus. You should ask the hostel office before you pay. Belagavi is a regional city, so mining exposure often comes through visits and projects.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 3.20 Lakhs for four years
CityBelagavi, Karnataka
Campus workLabs, projects and field visits
Room allotmentAsk the hostel office before paying

Should you pick B.Tech Mining Engineering at VTU?

This course suits students who want mining jobs and can handle field work, safety rules and Belagavi campus life.

Pick it if:
You have a Karnataka rank: KEA seats use KCET, so a General Merit rank near 65,852 still has a chance.
You want mine-site work: the course leads to mining, safety, geology support and mineral processing roles, not desk-only software work.
Your family wants a public university: VTU is a state government university, and the fee block shows INR 4.50 Lakhs without hostel.
You want a small batch: 60 seats means the department can track labs, field work and project groups closely.
Skip it if:
You want only software jobs: mining placements point to mines, safety and minerals, so choose another branch at VTU if coding is the goal.
You are counting on high pay: the public pay figure is INR 3 LPA, so the ROI is lower than many software branches.
You miss the KCET mark rule: KEA needs the Class 12 marks printed below, or you cannot use counselling.
You cannot do field visits: mine design, ventilation and safety papers need site learning and comfort with outdoor work.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want mining work and your KCET rank clears the checker. If you want coding jobs, keep a sibling branch above it.
B.Tech Mining Engineering Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 45% in Physics and Maths with one allowed optional subject. 40% for reserved categories.
Subjects: Physics and Maths are compulsory; Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Electronics can be the third subject.
Exam needed: A KCET rank is needed for KEA counselling seats.
Quota papers: Karnataka category and rural certificates work only when KEA accepts the papers.
B.Tech Mining Engineering Admission Process▾
Write KCET: KEA conducts the entrance exam for engineering seats in Karnataka.
Upload papers: Give marks card and certificates when KEA asks for document check.
Fill options: Add VTU Mining in option entry and place it where you really want it.
Pay the fee: Pay the seat fee by the date KEA gives, or you lose the seat.
Report to VTU: Bring original papers, KCET rank card and allotment order.

B.Tech Mining 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
KCET registration, last date to apply
Fill the KEA form and pay the exam fee before the last date.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET admit card
Download the hall ticket before the exam week.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET exam
Write the entrance exam on the date KEA gives.
Tentative
May 2027
KCET result and rank
Check your rank and keep certificates ready.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA document check
Upload marks card and category papers when KEA asks.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA option entry
Add VTU Mining and lock choices before the window closes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 1 allotment
Check the allotment and choose the right option.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by this date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round 2 allotment
Use this round if the first allotment does not settle your choice.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Carry original papers, fee receipt and allotment order.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Attend orientation and start first semester classes.

Source: KEA and VTU admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

VTU B.Tech Mining Engineering Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 1.10 Lakhs a year
INR 4.40 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 10,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 80,000 a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 4.50 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.70 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 7,587
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
67%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 12,983
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
39%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you Mining at VTU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KCET closing ranks.

Category
Route
General · KEA
52,681 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
52,682 to 65,852: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 65,852: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
General · Other route
40,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
40,001 to 50,000: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 50,000: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
OBC-NCL · KEA
40,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
40,001 to 50,000: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 50,000: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
OBC-NCL · Other route
30,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
30,401 to 38,000: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 38,000: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
SC · KEA
17,856 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
17,857 to 22,321: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 22,321: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
SC · Other route
14,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
14,401 to 18,000: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 18,000: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
ST · KEA
7,272 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,273 to 9,090: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 9,090: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
ST · Other route
5,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,601 to 7,000: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 7,000: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
EWS · KEA
14,253 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
14,254 to 17,817: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 17,817: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
EWS · Other route
11,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
11,201 to 14,000: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 14,000: not this year. Try the next round or another route.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the last KEA round only as a guide. A safer rank is lower than the first cutoff range, because mining seats can close early in a small intake.

VTU B.Tech Mining Engineering 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 2 Lakhs
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 answers
Central 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 Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
VTU fee office
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 answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 4.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 4.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.60 Lakhs

VTU B.Tech Mining Engineering vs similar colleges

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

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Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology
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Acharya Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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Presidency University
Bengaluru
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Rungta University
Bhilai
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Jharkhand Rai University
Ranchi
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 4.50 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 3.86 Lakhs
INR 64,000 less, latest fee
INR 5.20 Lakhs
INR 70,000 more, latest fee
INR 4.50 Lakhs
Same fee, latest fee
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 30,000 more, latest fee
INR 3.90 Lakhs
INR 60,000 less, latest fee
Average paylatest public batch
INR 3 LPA
same figure used in ROI
INR 4 LPA
INR 1 LPA more, latest batch
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less, latest batch
INR 2.6 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less, latest batch
INR 2.7 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less, latest batch
INR 2.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less, latest batch
Placement ratelatest public batch
58%
mining batch placed
54%
4 points lower, latest batch
65%
7 points higher, latest batch
50%
8 points lower, latest batch
55%
3 points lower, latest batch
52%
6 points lower, latest batch
Closing rankKCET CRL, General
65,852
latest public close
48,000
17,852 places tougher, same exam
78,000
12,148 places easier, same exam
90,000
24,148 places easier, same exam
70,000
4,148 places easier, same exam
85,000
19,148 places easier, same exam
SeatsMining intake
60
published intake
30
30 fewer, published intake
120
60 more, published intake
30
30 fewer, published intake
90
30 more, published intake
120
60 more, published intake
ROIaverage pay vs fee
67%
from fee and pay above
104%
37 points higher, computed
54%
13 points lower, computed
58%
9 points lower, computed
56%
11 points lower, computed
64%
3 points lower, computed
In short
If you want a smaller mining seat count and can pay less, compare TTIT KGF closely. If you want the VTU university route, keep VTU above it.
In short
If you want more seats and a Bengaluru campus, check Acharya IT. If lower fees matter more, VTU is the simpler choice.
In short
If an easier closing rank matters most, Presidency may suit you. If fees and ROI matter, VTU stays stronger.
In short
If you need an easier cutoff, check Rungta. If you want the Karnataka counselling route, VTU is cleaner.
In short
If lower fees are the only aim, Jharkhand Rai can work. If placement rate matters, VTU has the better figure here.

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

FAQs on VTU B.Tech Mining Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Tech Mining Engineering at VTU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want mining work and can accept field duty. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.50 Lakhs and the pay figure used here is INR 3 LPA, so ROI is 67%. If you need a loan, check the EMI tile before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my KCET rank is near 65,852?▾
It depends on your category and route. The General Merit closing rank used here is 65,852, but the close can change by round. Put VTU Mining in your list, but keep one safer option above it if your rank is near the edge.
What job can I get after VTU B.Tech Mining Engineering?▾
You can aim for mine operations, mine safety, geology support, mineral processing and site planning work. The public pay figure used on this page is INR 3 LPA. Before you join, ask the placement cell which mining firms visited for the latest batch.
Who should skip this course at VTU?▾
Skip it if you want only coding jobs or city office work. The course teaches mine design, ventilation, safety and minerals, so field work is part of the path. If coding is your aim, keep a sibling branch above Mining in your choices.
Is VTU Mining right for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you want to study mining, geology, safety or mineral work further. The course covers rock mechanics, mine planning, ventilation and mineral processing over eight semesters. Keep projects and lab work strong, because higher study forms often ask for marks and project proof.
Should I wait a year for a better KCET rank?▾
Wait only if you are sure you can improve a lot. This page uses a General Merit close of 65,852 and a 60-seat intake. If your rank is close and you want mining work, try counselling first and decide after the allotment.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top half?▾
There is no sure answer from public data. The page uses 58% placed and INR 3 LPA as the pay figure, so not every student gets the same result. Keep safety papers, projects and site skills strong, and ask for branch-wise placement data.
Is Mining better than Civil for me at VTU?▾
Pick Mining if you want mines, minerals and safety work. Pick Civil if you want buildings, roads and construction work. The Mining page shows 60 seats and a KCET close of 65,852, so compare your rank and job aim before you choose.
How do I get admission to VTU B.Tech Mining Engineering?▾
You need Class 12 with the listed subjects and marks, then a KCET rank. KEA handles counselling, option entry, allotment and fee payment. Fill VTU Mining only if you are ready to report with original papers after allotment.
What is the full fee for VTU B.Tech Mining Engineering?▾
The full fee without hostel is INR 4.50 Lakhs for four years. Hostel and mess can take the full cost to INR 7.70 Lakhs. Use the fee toggle above before you plan a loan, because the EMI changes with the hostel cost.
Can I pay the VTU Mining fee in parts?▾
Yes, the tuition fee is shown as INR 1.10 Lakhs a year for four years. The admission fee is one time, and hostel charges are separate if you take a room. Check the VTU fee notice before paying any amount.
Do scholarships reduce the VTU Mining fee?▾
They can reduce it if you meet category, income or marks rules. The calculator above shows waivers from INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs and a net fee against INR 4.50 Lakhs. Keep income, caste and marks papers ready before you apply.

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VTU: 1 Answered Question

How are ranks and gold medals awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University VTU for a B.E. course What should we do to achieve them?

Meenu SinghalStudied B.E. Mechanical Engineering,Visvesvaraya Technological University (2017)

My friend graduated from Visvesvaraya Technological University with a gold medal. She ranked amongst the top ten students with the highest aggregate in CS. 

It is calculated by the average of total marks of the last four semesters. A Gold medal becomes a dream if you fail in any of the subjects.

There are 2 types of Gold medals are of two types: 

  • Merit Gold medal is given to those with the highest aggregate in their major/branch.
  • Endowment Gold medals are sponsored in different categories like for bright students of different categories and gender-based distribution.

Getting a gold medal is not impossible. Follow 2-3 additional books, study throughout the year and understand the core engineering and mathematical concepts. Internal assessments should be taken seriously as well. Be clear in your intentions and don't budge because there'll be distractions, but you can make your mark if you will it.

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