09 Oct, 2026 VTU Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4718-11811 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
VTU offers a two-year, full time M.Tech Computer Engineering through PGCET or GATE. The course has 18 seats and is taught at the VTU Belagavi campus. The university is a state public university with UGC and AICTE approval. It has NAAC B+ accreditation. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs for the two-year course. The route is KEA counselling for most seats. The 2025 GM PGCET closing rank was 7,616. The latest PG median pay is INR 4.9 LPA and 89% of PG two-year students were placed.
The full course costs INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel and INR 2.97 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once every year for two years. The published course fee is the main academic fee. Hostel and mess add INR 1.20 Lakhs if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.77 Lakhs | INR 88,500 a year, 2 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.97 Lakhs | Full course |
Option entry closed on 22 Sep 2026 for the 2026 intake. First round allotment was on 25 Sep 2026, and the seat fee is due on 30 Sep 2026. Keep the verification slip, rank card and fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET application, last date to apply | 1 May 2026 to 10 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 24 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Document check and verification slip | 19 Aug 2026 to 10 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Option entry, last date to apply | 11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Mock allotment | 19 Sep 2026 | Over |
| First round allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| College reporting and document check | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
General students need 50% in BE or B.Tech, while Karnataka reserved categories need 45%. You also need a qualifying PGCET or GATE rank. If your degree is not in a linked engineering branch, ask the admission office before you pay.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or B.Tech in a linked engineering branch |
| Marks | 50% for General Merit, 45% for Karnataka reserved categories |
| Entrance exam | PGCET or GATE qualifying rank |
| Seat route | 80% KEA quota and 20% management quota |
Step 1 is PGCET or GATE, and the option table uses VTU code VTU for option entry. KEA allots most M.Tech seats through your rank and option list. You check the mock allotment and edit choices before the last date. If a seat is allotted, you pay the fee and report with original papers.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET or GATE | Use the rank for M.Tech counselling |
| 2. Verify documents | Get the verification slip from KEA |
| 3. Fill options | Add VTU with PGCET M.Tech code VTU |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the fee by the KEA deadline |
| 5. Report to college | Bring original papers and the fee receipt |
The GM seat closed at rank 7,616 in 2025, and the cut in rank was 4,604. These are PGCET M.Tech ranks from the official VTU cutoff file. A rank near the closing number needs the first round and later rounds watched closely.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 7,616 | PGCET M.Tech, 2025 |
| GM cut in | 4,604 | PGCET M.Tech, 2025 |
| Published range | 4,604 to 7,616 | Official cutoff file |
The latest PG median pay is INR 4.9 LPA and 89% of PG two-year students were placed. NIRF shows 494 placed out of 692 PG students who finished on time. The department page lists cloud, computer networking, computer vision and Internet of things work.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 4.9 LPA, NIRF 2025 |
| Batch placed | 89% |
| Students placed | 494 of 692 PG students |
| Research areas | Cloud, networking, vision and Internet of things |
Scholarships can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.00 Lakhs over the course. The largest listed help is through Karnataka state schemes and central scholarship portals. GATE students can also check the AICTE PG Scholarship after admission.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka ePass scholarship | Students picked by the college after admission | INR 50,000 |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Needy students picked through the college link | INR 40,000 |
| State Scholarship Portal | SC, ST, OBC and minority students who meet income rules | Up to INR 60,000 |
| PM Vidyalaxmi loan support | Students using the national education loan portal | Loan support, not a cash waiver |
VTU is listed in the NIRF engineering 151 to 200 group and has NAAC B+ grade. The university is approved by UGC and AICTE. These details matter because the M.Tech seat is at the state university campus.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 151 to 200 group |
| NAAC | Current grade | B+ |
| UGC | Current approval | Approved |
| AICTE | Current approval | Approved |
Year 1 covers advanced computer science, AI, machine learning and data science work. Year 2 is more project heavy, with research and software work. You should speak to the department early if you want a thesis route.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Advanced computer science, AI, data science and lab work |
| Year 2 | Project work, seminar, research and final submission |
The course has 18 seats in the official VTU admission table. KEA fills 80% through PGCET or GATE rank and 20% through management. Keep both routes in mind if your PGCET rank is near the closing number.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total intake | 18 |
| KEA quota | 80% of seats |
| Management quota | 20% of seats |
The hostel estimate is INR 60,000 a year for planning, and actual room charges can change. The Belagavi campus is at Jnana Sangama. You should ask for room sharing and fee details before paying.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel estimate | INR 60,000 a year |
| Campus | Jnana Sangama, Belagavi |
| University campus | Belagavi |
This course suits students who want a software, cloud or research role and prefer a state university campus.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET notices and VTU programme page. 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 page and course fee listing. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are this course's published PGCET closing ranks.
Use the GM 7,616 close as the outer safety mark. A rank near it needs careful option order and quick fee payment.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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