What is the eligibility for VTU B.Tech admission?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus Chemistry or Biology or Computer Science. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks is required (40% for SC/ST/OBC Category-1). A valid KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main score is needed for counselling.

How is VTU M.Tech admission done?

VTU M.Tech admission uses GATE or Karnataka PGCET scores. KEA conducts PG counselling for VTU-affiliated and constituent colleges. Eligibility requires a B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline with min 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST).

Which exams does VTU accept for MBA admission?

VTU and VTU-affiliated colleges accept Karnataka PGCET (MBA stream), KMAT Karnataka, CAT, CMAT, and MAT for MBA admission. Eligibility requires a Bachelors degree with min 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).

What is the VTU B.Tech annual fee at its constituent colleges?

B.Tech annual fee at VTU constituent colleges (UBDT, Chintamani, Gokak) starts at INR 52,100 per year. Fees at VTU-affiliated private colleges vary by college and are separately regulated by KEA. The typical total 4-year fee at VTUs own units is INR 2,08,400.

How do I apply for a Ph.D at VTU?

VTU Ph.D admission requires a Masters degree with min 60% aggregate and a valid UGC-NET, GATE, CSIR-NET, or VTU-ETR score. VTU publishes admission notifications on vtu.ac.in. A personal interview before the Doctoral Committee is also required. Annual Ph.D fee at VTU is INR 40,000.

When does KCET registration for VTU-affiliated colleges begin?

KCET 2027 registration is expected to begin in January 2027. KCET 2026 and all KEA counselling rounds for the 2026-27 batch are now concluded. Monitor kea.kar.nic.in for official KCET 2027 notifications.

Does VTU itself admit students directly?

Yes. VTU directly admits students into B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and Ph.D programmes at VTU Departments in Belagavi and at three constituent colleges: UBDT Engineering College Davangere, VTU Constituent College Chintamani, and VTU Constituent Engineering College Gokak. All other VTU-affiliated engineering colleges are separate institutions that admit through the same KCET/COMEDK process.

What is the fee for M.Tech at VTU direct departments?

Annual M.Tech fee at VTU departments and constituent colleges starts at INR 91,890. The total 2-year fee is INR 1,83,780. Fees are subject to annual revision. Fees at VTU-affiliated private M.Tech colleges are separately regulated.

Is there a management quota at VTU?

VTUs own departments and constituent colleges do not have a management quota. Management quota seats exist at VTU-affiliated private engineering colleges, within the limits set by AICTE and VTU regulations. Candidates seeking management quota seats should contact their preferred affiliated college directly.

What is Karnataka PGCET and how is it used for VTU PG admission?

Karnataka PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. It covers M.Tech, M.Arch, MBA, and MCA streams. VTU and its affiliated colleges use PGCET scores for PG admissions through KEA PG counselling. The PGCET 2026 M.Tech exam was held May 24, 2026. The MBA and MCA exam was held June 14, 2026. Next cycle exams are expected in May to June 2027.

VTU CAT 2025 Cutoff : Check Category-wise and Round-wise Cutoff

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VTU Cutoff 2026

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General

Course	Cutoff Percentile
MBA	40

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VTU offers admission in MBA courses through CAT. From CAT 2025 cutoff, Students can get a brief idea of how much cutoff is required to get admission in VTU.

VTU CAT Cutoff 2025 Category Wise

Category	Round 1 (Closing percentile)
General	40

Table of Content

VTU CAT Cutoff 2025 for General Category
VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for General Category
VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for OBC Category
VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for SC Category
VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for ST Category
VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for EWS Category

VTU CAT Cutoff 2025 for General Category

The overall cutoff percentile for General Category Students for CAT is 40. MBA was the most preferred course for General candidates in 2025 with the minimum percentile of 40 .

VTU, CAT Cutoff 2025 for General Category is listed below.

Courses	Round 1 (Closing percentile)
MBA	40

VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for General Category

MBA is consistently the top choice for General category students with a cutoff of 40 in 2025, 40 in 2024, 40 in 2023, 40 in 2022, 40 in 2021,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA	40	40	40	40	40

VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for OBC Category

MBA is consistently the top choice for OBC category students with a cutoff of 40 in 2024, 40 in 2023,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA	-	40	40	-	-

VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for SC Category

MBA is consistently the top choice for SC category students with a cutoff of 40 in 2024, 40 in 2023,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA	-	40	40	-	-

VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for ST Category

MBA is consistently the top choice for ST category students with a cutoff of 40 in 2024, 40 in 2023,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA	-	40	40	-	-

VTU CAT Cutoff Year-Wise Trend for EWS Category

MBA is consistently the top choice for EWS category students with a cutoff of 40 in 2024, 40 in 2023,

Courses	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
MBA	-	40	40	-	-

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