09 Oct, 2026 VTU Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4718-11811 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Per year × 2, INR 88,500 a year |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.12 Lakhs | Per year × 2, INR 56,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.89 Lakhs | Full course, tuition plus hostel and mess |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET M.E. and M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| Answer key | 30 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Result and rank | 14 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Option entry and choice filling | 15 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Seat fee payment, last date | 26 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Reporting and document check | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch |
| Marks | 50% for General and 45% for reserved categories |
| Entrance | Karnataka PGCET rank, or GATE score where accepted |
| Documents | Degree marks cards, category paper if claimed, and ID proof |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Entrance exam | Write Karnataka PGCET M.E. and M.Tech paper |
| Rank list | Check the rank and category shown by KEA |
| Choice filling | Add VTU M.Tech Aerospace Propulsion in the option list |
| Seat allotment | Accept the seat and pay the admission fee |
| Reporting | Bring original papers for the document check |
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.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 7,643 | Final round, 2025 |
| General Merit | 6,157 | Early round, 2025 |
| SCG | 5,664 | Final round, 2025 |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Published salary | INR 5.4 LPA |
| Branch result stat | 100% |
| Placement office | Centralized placement cell |
| Branch company list | Not published cleanly |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SSP post matric | SC or ST with income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 1.37 Lakhs |
| OBC post matric | OBC-NCL with income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 80,000 |
| Central Sector Scheme | Eligible NSP students with income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 40,000 |
| EWS tuition help | EWS students with income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 88,500 |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2024 | #69 |
| AICTE | 2024 | Approved |
| NBA | 2024 | NA |
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.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Propulsion basics, labs, maths and design tools |
| Year 2 | Special papers, project work and dissertation |
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.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Approved intake | 18 |
| Earlier department page | 25 |
| Admitted students | 5 |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Muddenahalli |
| Hostel and mess | INR 56,000 a year |
| 2 year hostel estimate | INR 1.12 Lakhs |
This course suits students who want aircraft engine study and can work in a small PG centre.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU admission disclosure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: VTU fee notice and mandatory disclosure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and round. The cutoff ranges use the published Karnataka PGCET closing rank.
Use the Round 1 close as the safe number. The final close helps only if you can wait till the last allotment.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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