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VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Belgaum, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1988NAAC Grade B+
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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
Average pay
INR 4.1 LPA
Class of 2024, PG programs
Cutoff
823
Karnataka PGCET, Round 1 2023
Placement rate
49%
PG batch placed in 2024
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 rank get you in?Closing ranks 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 Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Bioinformatics
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Bioinformatics with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with computing labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC B+ and stands #371 in Collegedunia's engineering ranking 2025 and #200 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.17 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 823 in round 1 of 2023. The Class of 2024 averaged INR 4.1 LPA and 49% of the batch was placed.
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics Fees
The full course costs INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.17 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.62 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 1.40 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.62 Lakhs | INR 40,500 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.40 Lakhs | INR 70,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.17 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. Karnataka PGCET registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 11 Oct 2026 and classes start on 19 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank 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 Karnataka PGCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 823 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 823 | Round 1, 2023 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 1, 2023 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 1, 2023 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 1, 2023 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 1, 2023 |
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics Placements
The Class of 2024 placed 49% of its batch at an average of INR 4.1 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.1 LPA, Class of 2024 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 49% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka 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 Class 12 | 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 |
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC B+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia B.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with computing labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years 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 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Tech Bioinformatics at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
This course suits students who want a bioinformatics lab job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You have a Karnataka rank: KEA keeps most M.Tech seats for Karnataka students after GATE seats are checked.
You want life science data work: the course teaches sequence analysis, genomics databases and drug discovery tools.
Your family can pay per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four parts across the course.
You want the fee back fast: the average pay is more than double the full fee, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on an easy close: the published Bioinformatics close was under rank 1,000, so keep backup choices.
You want only software jobs: this course mixes biology, coding and data, not only app development.
You want metro internships: Belagavi has fewer biotech offices, so most projects come through the department.
You may miss the fee date: KEA removes the seat if Choice 1 fee is not paid.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if your Karnataka rank clears round 1. If you are outside Karnataka, keep a safer choice above it.
M.Tech Bioinformatics Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Non Karnataka quota seats.
Karnataka quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Tech Bioinformatics Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the Karnataka counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Choice 1 keeps the seat. Choice 2 lets you try again.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech Bioinformatics Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
19 Mar 2026
GATE result and scorecard
GATE score holders are checked first in M.Tech allotment.
Over
25 Apr 2026 to 14 May 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 14 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 May 2026
PGCET admit card
The hall ticket was needed for the exam centre.
Over
23 May 2026
PGCET M.Tech exam
The rank list used this exam after GATE seats were checked.
Over
8 Jul 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your PGCET rank card decides the KEA seat order.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
KEA choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
17 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Students could change the order after the mock result.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The final seat letter came online on the KEA portal.
Over
28 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 28 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring original marks cards, allotment letter and fee receipt.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Classes start
The first semester starts after reporting is done.
Tentative
Mar 2027
GATE result and scorecard
GATE score holders will be checked before PGCET seats.
Tentative
Apr 2027 to May 2027
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Keep the last date in May free for the form.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET admit card
Download it before the exam week.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET M.Tech exam
The exam is expected in the same month as the 2026 test.
Tentative
Jul 2027
PGCET result and rank
The rank card will decide the KEA seat order.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA choice filling
Fill VTU M.Tech Bioinformatics before the last date to apply for allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Mock allotment
Use the mock result to change the order if needed.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
The allotment letter is expected on the KEA portal.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
Pay the fee by the date named in the KEA schedule.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Carry original marks cards and the allotment letter.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
The first semester is expected after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Bioinformatics 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 40,500 a semester
INR 1.62 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 70,000 a year
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,984
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
232%
average first-year pay INR 4.1 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,345
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
129%
average first-year pay INR 4.1 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you M.Tech Bioinformatics at VTU?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use published Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
650 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
651 to 823: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 823: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Non Karnataka quota
460 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
461 to 580: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 580: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka quota
520 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
521 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Non Karnataka quota
365 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
366 to 490: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 490: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
301 to 430: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 430: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Non Karnataka quota
210 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
211 to 300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka quota
250 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
251 to 360: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 360: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Non Karnataka quota
175 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
176 to 250: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 250: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
470 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
471 to 640: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 640: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Non Karnataka quota
330 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
331 to 450: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 450: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 1 close only helps if you keep the choice kept for the next round to the end.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Bioinformatics 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.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
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 answersCentral 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 answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Visvesvaraya Technological University
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 answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 45,000
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 answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Bioinformatics 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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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.77 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 2.56 Lakhs
INR 79,000 more
INR 91,200
INR 85,800 less
INR 1.51 Lakhs
INR 26,000 less
INR 1 Lakh
INR 77,000 less
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 2.73 Lakhs more
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.1 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 14.1 LPA
INR 10 LPA more
Not published
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 5 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA more
INR 20.8 LPA
INR 16.7 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
49%
Class of 2024
70%
21 points higher
Not published
42%
7 points lower
55%
6 points higher
92%
43 points higher
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
823
Round 1, 2023
350
473 places tougher
Not published
1,000
177 places easier
900
77 places easier
702
121 places tougher
Seatsthis course
18
Karnataka PGCET
30
12 more
18
Same seats
Not published
24
6 more
30
12 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
232%
on INR 4.1 LPA
551%
319 points higher
Not published
238%
6 points higher
500%
268 points higher
462%
230 points higher
In short
DTU pays more on average, but its fee is higher and its GATE close is tougher. If your Karnataka PGCET rank clears VTU, take this seat instead of waiting for a Delhi call.
In short
MAKAUT costs less, but pay and cutoff data are not cleanly published. If you need a lower fee above all, compare its course plan; if not, keep VTU higher.
In short
CSVTU costs a little less and has an easier close, but its pay is lower. If both allot you a seat, choose VTU for the stronger Karnataka network.
In short
UVCE costs less and has more seats, but its course is inside a different campus system. If you need Bengaluru, compare it; if you want the university course, keep VTU first.
In short
IIIT Delhi pays much more, but the fee and cutoff are much tougher. If your GATE score clears it, compare both; if not, VTU is the safer seat.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Bioinformatics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Bioinformatics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4.1 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 rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 823 in round 1 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank 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 seventh semester. The Class of 2024 averaged INR 4.1 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 49% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course 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 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, 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 good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 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 rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank 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. 49% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.1 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 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Bioinformatics if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Bioinformatics places a bigger share of its batch with bioinformatics labs, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Bioinformatics, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA 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 1.77 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.17 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.
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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