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VTU M.Tech Computer Aided Design Of Structures: 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 6.15 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.9 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
8,355
Karnataka PGCET CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
71%
Class of 2025 batch placed
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 CADS
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech CADS with 25 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds UGC and stands #69 in NIRF Engineering 2024 and #69 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 8,355 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.9 LPA and 71% of the batch was placed.
VTU M.Tech CADS Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 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 3.20 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 1.50 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 1.60 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU M.Tech CADS Admission Dates
Option entry closed on 28 Sep 2026. Round 1 allotment is listed for 1 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 12 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA choice filling | 24 Sep 2026 to 28 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 1 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 9 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
VTU M.Tech CADS Eligibility
You need a B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or a related branch with 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and Category-I. A valid GATE score gets first preference, and PGCET rank fills the remaining seats.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Qualifying degree | B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or a related branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category-I |
| Admission route | GATE first, then Karnataka PGCET rank |
| Age | No upper age limit |
VTU M.Tech CADS Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your GATE or PGCET rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee by the last date. You lose the seat if you miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET | GATE students register too; non-GATE students write PGCET |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List VTU M.Tech CADS 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 CADS Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 8,355 and the OBC-NCL seat at 5,925 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 8,355 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 5,925 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 12,800 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 17,500 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 7,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
VTU M.Tech CADS Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 71% of its batch at an average of INR 4.9 LPA. The median is INR 4.9 LPA and the highest offer was INR 9 LPA. structural design and civil consulting firms hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.9 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4.9 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 9 LPA |
| Batch placed | 71% |
| Recruiters | structural design and civil consulting firms, on campus |
VTU M.Tech CADS 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State 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, a high degree score | 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 CADS Ranking
NIRF Engineering shows #69 for 2024, and the university files NIRF data every year. UGC lists VTU as recognised. UGC recognition allows the university to award the degree.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2024 | #69 |
| NIRF Engineering data | 2026 | Submitted |
| UGC | Current | Recognised |
VTU M.Tech CADS Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and structural modelling; electives start in year 2 and year 2 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, structural modelling and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | finite element methods, stability and bridge design |
| Year 3 | plates, shells, foundations and project work |
| Year 4 | dissertation work and design project |
VTU M.Tech CADS Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first year students 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 2, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in Belagavi |
Should you pick M.Tech CADS at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
This course suits civil engineers who want structural modelling work and can study in a public university centre.
Pick it if:
You want structural design software: the syllabus uses finite element methods, plates, shells and bridge design across the course.
You have a GATE score: KEA gives GATE students first preference before PGCET ranks are used.
You want a public university centre: the Belagavi PG centre lists 24 seats for this course.
You want the fee back fast: the average pay is higher than the full course fee, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You want only site jobs: this course is stronger for analysis, design tools and research work than daily site execution.
You will miss KEA dates: option entry and fee payment decide the seat after the merit list.
You need a large private campus: this is a VTU PG centre course, so check hostel and lab access before paying.
You count on old cutoffs: the closing rank changes with GATE seats and the small seat count.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze it if you want structural design and get it through GATE. If you rely on PGCET, keep a safer choice below it.
M.Tech CADS Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in Civil Engineering or a related branch. 45% for SC, ST and Category-I.
GATE route: A valid GATE score gets first preference before PGCET ranks.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET rank decides seats left after GATE allotment.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who studied in Karnataka.
M.Tech CADS Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, May. The KEA rank decides non-GATE seats.
Register on KEA: KEA allots government quota seats for VTU M.Tech courses.
Fill choices: List this course high. Choice 1 accepts the seat, and other choices keep looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech CADS 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
23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 8 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
10 Apr 2026
PGCET fee payment, last date
KEA took only paid forms after this date.
Over
23 May 2026
PGCET M.Tech exam
The M.E. and M.Tech paper was held in the afternoon session.
Over
Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank card decides non-GATE seats after GATE seats are filled.
Over
24 Sep 2026 to 28 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 28 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
1 Oct 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 5 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
VTU centres usually start classes after reporting is done.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Regular rounds are expected after option entry.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected soon after each allotment.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET bulletin and VTU programme page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech CADS 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 semester × 4, INR 1.50 Lakhs a semester
INR 6 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 1.60 Lakhs a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
80%
average first-year pay INR 4.9 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
52%
average first-year pay INR 4.9 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU fee structure page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you M.Tech CADS at VTU?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use this course's published PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
6,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,601 to 8,355: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,355: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other quota
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
4,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,701 to 5,925: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,925: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other quota
3,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,301 to 4,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 12,800: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,800: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 17,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 17,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 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.
EWS · Karnataka
5,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,601 to 7,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other quota
4,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,001 to 5,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech CADS 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 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, a high degree scoreApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
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 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 answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech CADS vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Visvesvaraya Technological University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belagavi
Compared with
SDM College of Engineering and Technology
Dharwad
Compared with
Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education
Tumakuru
Compared with
Shridevi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Tumakuru
Compared with
University BDT College of Engineering
Davanagere
Compared with
RNS Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.9 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 5.9 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 4.6 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
71%
Class of 2025
67%
4 points lower
74%
3 points higher
63%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
69%
2 points lower
68%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET CRL, General
8,355
Round 6, 2025
5,355
3,000 places tougher
11,755
3,400 places easier
14,855
6,500 places easier
9,855
1,500 places easier
12,555
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis branch
25
Karnataka PGCET
18
7 fewer
55
30 more
18
7 fewer
85
60 more
50
25 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
80%
on INR 4.9 LPA
112%
32 points higher
59%
21 points lower
62%
18 points lower
70%
10 points lower
75%
5 points lower
In short
Dharwad costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Dharwad; if it clears only VTU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Tumakuru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below VTU in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If VTU gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Davanagere costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses VTU in the early rounds, list Davanagere right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If VTU allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech CADS
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech CADS at VTU worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4.9 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 seat closed at rank 8,355 in round 6 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 structural design roles with structural design and civil consulting firms that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.9 LPA, the median was INR 4.9 LPA and 71% of the batch was placed. If you want a site execution job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room in the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only in year 2. The campus is in Belagavi, 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 in year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 2, but the electives in year 2 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. 71% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4.9 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.9 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 2.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CADS if you want a software job and ECE if you want a site execution job. CADS places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CADS, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Register on KEA, use GATE if you have it, or write PGCET and fill VTU in your 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 shown here is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 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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