VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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09 Oct, 2026 VTU Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4718-11811 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.

Total fees
INR 1.77 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 5.4 LPA
2023 published salary
Cutoff
7,643
Karnataka PGCET GM 2025
Pass rate
100%
2025 branch result stat
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About VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion is a 2 year full time PG course at the Muddenahalli campus. The aerospace department started this course in 2011 and teaches aircraft and spacecraft propulsion. The full course fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, and hostel with mess can take the total to INR 2.89 Lakhs. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET counselling by KEA, with direct VTU checks for left over seats. The latest official disclosure lists 18 seats and 5 admitted students. Published salary data used here is INR 5.4 LPA, and the branch result stat was 100% in 2025.

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 2.89 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee year by year for the 2 year course. VTU follows government fee norms for PG seats. Hostel and mess are separate and you pay them only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.77 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 88,500 a year
Hostel and messINR 1.12 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 56,000 a year
Total, no hostelINR 1.77 LakhsFull course, as published
Total with hostelINR 2.89 LakhsFull course, tuition plus hostel and mess

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Admission Dates

The 2026 cycle has passed the 26 Sep 2026 round 1 fee date. Round 2 allotment and classes start are expected in Oct 2026. You should keep papers ready for the document check because KEA fixes the final reporting dates.

EventDateStatus
PGCET registration, last date to apply24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026Over
PGCET M.E. and M.Tech exam23 May 2026Over
Answer key30 Jun 2026Over
Result and rank14 Aug 2026Over
Option entry and choice filling15 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 allotment25 Sep 2026Over
Seat fee payment, last date26 Sep 2026Over
Reporting and document checkOct 2026Tentative
Classes startOct 2026Tentative

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Eligibility

You need a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree with 50% marks. Reserved category students need 45% marks. The table shows the hard rules for admission. If your degree is from a related branch, ask VTU before you lock the option.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.E. or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch
Marks50% for General and 45% for reserved categories
EntranceKarnataka PGCET rank, or GATE score where accepted
DocumentsDegree marks cards, category paper if claimed, and ID proof

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Admission Process

KEA holds the PGCET exam, publishes the rank and allots the seat through counselling. You register, fill VTU and this course as an option, accept the allotment and pay the fee. If you miss the payment or reporting date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
Entrance examWrite Karnataka PGCET M.E. and M.Tech paper
Rank listCheck the rank and category shown by KEA
Choice fillingAdd VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion in the option list
Seat allotmentAccept the seat and pay the admission fee
ReportingBring original papers for the document check

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Cutoff

The General final close was 7,643 in Karnataka PGCET 2025. The earlier safe close used here is 6,157, while SCG closed at 5,664. These ranks are from the published cutoff listing. Keep the course in the list if your rank is near the final close.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General Merit7,643Final round, 2025
General Merit6,157Early round, 2025
SCG5,664Final round, 2025

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Placements

The published salary figure used here is INR 5.4 LPA, and the 2025 branch result stat was 100%. VTU has a central placement cell, but branch wise offer counts are not cleanly published. Use the pay figure for ROI and ask the department for the latest company list.

MetricValue
Published salaryINR 5.4 LPA
Branch result stat100%
Placement officeCentralized placement cell
Branch company listNot published cleanly

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Scholarships

The biggest scheme row is INR 1.37 Lakhs through SSP post matric support. The Central Sector Scheme shows INR 40,000, while OBC post matric shows INR 80,000. You must apply on the right portal and keep passing each year.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
SSP post matricSC or ST with income up to INR 2.5 LakhsINR 1.37 Lakhs
OBC post matricOBC-NCL with income up to INR 2.5 LakhsINR 80,000
Central Sector SchemeEligible NSP students with income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 40,000
EWS tuition helpEWS students with income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 88,500

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Ranking

VTU is listed at #69 in NIRF Engineering ranking 2024, and the programme is AICTE approved. NBA status for this course is printed as NA in the disclosure. The rank helps you place the university name, while approval tells you the course is formally listed.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Engineering2024#69
AICTE2024Approved
NBA2024NA

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Course Structure

The 2 year course covers propulsion system design, operation and upkeep. It starts with core aerospace subjects and moves to project work later. You should pick it only if engines, fluids and high speed systems interest you.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Propulsion basics, labs, maths and design tools
Year 2Special papers, project work and dissertation

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Seats and Intake

The latest disclosure lists 18 seats, while the department page earlier showed 25 seats. The same disclosure records 5 admitted students. Use 18 as the safer seat count because it is the latest official intake line.

QuotaSeats
Approved intake18
Earlier department page25
Admitted students5

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess are shown at INR 56,000 a year in the disclosure, so the 2 year hostel estimate is INR 1.12 Lakhs. The aerospace department page places this course at Muddenahalli. Ask about room allotment before you pay the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
CampusMuddenahalli
Hostel and messINR 56,000 a year
2 year hostel estimateINR 1.12 Lakhs

Should you pick Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Aerospace Propulsion) at VTU?

This course suits students who want aircraft engine study and can work in a small PG centre.

Pick it if:
You want a state university route: KEA PGCET carries the seat, and round 1 to final round moved from 6,157 to 7,643.
You want propulsion work: the department teaches aircraft and spacecraft propulsion, so design and engine roles fit this course.
Your family wants hostel clarity: VTU prints hostel and mess at INR 56,000 a year for Muddenahalli.
You want low fee risk: INR 1.77 Lakhs is much below the INR 5.4 LPA pay figure.
Skip it if:
You want many classmates: the latest disclosure lists 18 seats and 5 admitted students, so the peer group is small.
You need a Belagavi campus: the aerospace department page places this course at Muddenahalli, not the main campus.
You are counting on final round: the safer round was 6,157, while the final close reached 7,643.
You cannot wait past counselling: if round 2 moves to October, keep papers ready before reporting starts.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want propulsion and can study at Muddenahalli. If you need a larger batch, keep it lower.
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Aerospace Propulsion) Eligibility▾
Degree: You need a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree from a recognised university.
Marks: General students need 50% marks, and reserved category students need 45% marks.
Entrance: Karnataka PGCET rank is used for KEA counselling, with GATE score considered where allowed.
Seat rule: Government quota seats follow KEA rules, category papers and document checks.
Direct seat: VTU may test left over seats with an entrance test and degree marks.
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Aerospace Propulsion) Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA holds the M.E. and M.Tech paper and gives the rank list.
Register online: You enter details, upload papers and choose the PG engineering option.
Fill choices: Add VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion and lock the order before the last date.
Accept seat: Pay the seat fee after allotment, or you lose the seat.
Report to campus: Bring original papers for the document check and finish admission at VTU.

Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Aerospace Propulsion) Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
The form window and last date have passed.
Over
15 May 2026
Admit card download
You needed the hall ticket before the exam date.
Over
23 May 2026
PGCET M.E. and M.Tech exam
KEA held the paper on this date.
Over
30 Jun 2026
Answer key
Students used the key to check their marks.
Over
14 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank list decided counselling order.
Over
15 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
Option entry and choice filling
You had to lock college and course choices by the last date.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
KEA released the first final seat list.
Over
26 Sep 2026
Seat fee payment, last date
Choice 1 students had to report and pay by this date.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
Watch this if seats remain after round 1.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original papers when VTU asks for reporting.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Classes start
The academic session is expected after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Apply before KEA closes the form.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET M.E. and M.Tech exam
This exam gives the rank used for counselling.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Answer key
Check the key and keep your login details ready.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Your rank decides the order of seat allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry and choice filling
Place VTU and this course in your choice list.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Check if the course is allotted in the first list.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by this step.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
VTU checks marks cards, category papers and ID proof.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Plan travel only after VTU prints the final joining note.

Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU admission disclosure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

VTU Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Aerospace Propulsion) Fees 2026

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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 year × 2, INR 88,500 a year
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 56,000 a year
INR 1.12 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.77 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.89 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 2,984
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
305%
average first-year pay INR 5.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,873
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
187%
average first-year pay INR 5.4 LPA vs the full fee

Source: VTU fee notice and mandatory disclosure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion at VTU?

Pick your category and round. The cutoff ranges use the published Karnataka PGCET closing rank.

Category
Round
General · Round 1
5,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,001 to 6,157: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 6,157: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
General · Final round
6,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,101 to 7,643: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 7,643: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
OBC-NCL · Round 1
4,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,801 to 6,157: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 6,157: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
OBC-NCL · Final round
5,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,901 to 7,643: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 7,643: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
SC/ST · Round 1
4,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,401 to 5,664: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 5,664: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
SC/ST · Final round
4,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,501 to 5,664: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 5,664: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
EWS · Round 1
5,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,001 to 6,157: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 6,157: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
EWS · Final round
6,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,101 to 7,643: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 7,643: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
PwD · Round 1
4,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,501 to 6,157: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 6,157: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
PwD · Final round
5,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,501 to 7,643: almost there. Wait for the final round before you decide.
Worse than 7,643: not this year. Try the next round only if seats remain.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the Round 1 close as the safe number. The final close helps only if you can wait till the last allotment.

VTU Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Aerospace Propulsion) 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.

SSP post matric scholarship
INR 1.37 Lakhs
Karnataka social welfare department
Paid against the tuition fee 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 through the national portal if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition help
INR 88,500
VTU and government fee support route
Adjusted against the tuition fee after papers are checked.
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 80,000
Karnataka backward classes welfare department
Paid against the course fee if you renew each year.
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 1.37 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 57,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.29 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 48,500

VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion 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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Bengaluru
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Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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BMS College of Engineering
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MVJ College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.77 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 3.80 Lakhs
INR 2.03 Lakhs more
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 43,000 more
INR 2.60 Lakhs
INR 83,000 more
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 63,000 more
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 23,000 more
Average paylatest published figure
INR 5.4 LPA
published salary
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 7 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA more
INR 6 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 6.8 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA more
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
Placement rateshare or closest published stat
100%
branch result stat
85%
15 points lower
90%
10 points lower
88%
12 points lower
90%
10 points lower
80%
20 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
7,643
Final round, 2025
2,300
5,343 places tougher
2,800
4,843 places tougher
4,200
3,443 places tougher
3,900
3,743 places tougher
5,200
2,443 places tougher
Seatsthis course
18
published intake
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
305%
on INR 5.4 LPA
137%
168 points lower
318%
13 points higher
231%
74 points lower
283%
22 points lower
240%
65 points lower
In short
MSRUAS costs more than VTU and is tougher to get, while the pay is close. If both allot you a seat, use VTU for the lower fee and simpler state route.
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MSRIT pays more on the figures used here, but it also costs more and is tougher to get. If your rank clears only VTU, take the VTU seat.
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DSCE has a higher pay figure, but VTU costs less and has the easier closing rank. If fees matter more than city access, keep VTU above DSCE.
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BMSCE pays more on the listed number, but VTU is cheaper and easier by cutoff. If your rank is near 7,643, VTU is the safer pick.
In short
MVJCE is close on fee, but VTU shows the higher pay and the easier closing rank. If both options are open, keep VTU first.

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

FAQs on VTU Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Aerospace Propulsion)

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is this M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion course worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want propulsion study and can use the low fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, while the pay figure used on this page is INR 5.4 LPA. Check the fee block first if you plan to take a loan.
Should I take VTU if my PGCET rank is near 7,643?▾
It depends on the round you can wait for. The final General close was 7,643, but the safer early number was 6,157. Keep VTU in your list, but do not count on the last allotment unless your backup plan is ready.
What job can this course lead to?▾
This course is built around aircraft and spacecraft propulsion, so it suits design, engine, testing and maintenance roles. The pay figure used here is INR 5.4 LPA. Ask the department for the latest branch company list before you decide.
Who should pick this course at VTU?▾
Pick it if you want a focused aerospace PG course and a state university fee. The course has 18 seats and is taught at Muddenahalli. It fits students who like engines, fluids and propulsion more than a broad mechanical degree.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you need a large class, a main Belagavi campus life or a wide company list. The latest disclosure shows 18 seats and 5 admitted students. If you want many classmates and more recruiter choices, think carefully before locking it.
Is the small batch a problem for placements?▾
It can be a trade off. A small batch of 18 seats gives closer department contact, but it also means branch wise placement numbers are harder to read. Use the INR 5.4 LPA pay figure with care, and ask for the latest placement list.
Is this course right for higher studies?▾
Yes, if propulsion is your clear area. The course covers aircraft and spacecraft propulsion, so it can help with research or PhD plans in that field. Check the second year project guide list before joining, because your project topic will matter.
Should I wait one year for a higher PGCET rank?▾
Do not wait only for this one seat. The final close was 7,643, and the seat count is 18. If your rank is much worse than the cutoff range, prepare again only if you are sure about propulsion and can spend the year well.
Is Muddenahalli right for internships?▾
It is right if you are comfortable with a focused PG centre. The course sits on the Muddenahalli campus, and the department is built around aerospace study. If you want daily city office access, check the internship support before you pay.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the fee is shown year by year. The tuition total is INR 1.77 Lakhs for 2 years, which works out to INR 88,500 a year. Keep money ready for hostel too, because hostel and mess add INR 56,000 a year.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You get in mainly through Karnataka PGCET counselling by KEA. Write the M.E. and M.Tech paper, check your rank, fill VTU and this course in the option list, then accept the allotment. If you miss the fee or reporting date, you lose the seat.
Which scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
SSP, OBC post matric and NSP linked schemes can reduce the fee if your category and income match. The biggest shown help is INR 1.77 Lakhs in the calculator. Use the scholarship block above, then confirm papers with the college office.

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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.

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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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