VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering: 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
PGCET quota, no hostel
Median pay
INR 4.9 LPA
PG 2 year, NIRF 2025
Cutoff
7,616
PGCET GM, 2025
Placement rate
89%
494 PG students placed
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About VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering

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.

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.77 LakhsINR 88,500 a year, 2 years
Hostel and messINR 1.20 LakhsINR 60,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 1.77 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 2.97 LakhsFull course

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
PGCET application, last date to apply1 May 2026 to 10 May 2026Over
PGCET M.Tech exam23 May 2026Over
PGCET result and rank24 Jun 2026Over
Document check and verification slip19 Aug 2026 to 10 Sep 2026Over
Option entry, last date to apply11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026Over
Mock allotment19 Sep 2026Over
First round allotment25 Sep 2026Over
Seat acceptance fee, last date30 Sep 2026Confirmed
College reporting and document checkOct 2026Tentative
Classes startNov 2026Tentative

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBE or B.Tech in a linked engineering branch
Marks50% for General Merit, 45% for Karnataka reserved categories
Entrance examPGCET or GATE qualifying rank
Seat route80% KEA quota and 20% management quota

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Write PGCET or GATEUse the rank for M.Tech counselling
2. Verify documentsGet the verification slip from KEA
3. Fill optionsAdd VTU with PGCET M.Tech code VTU
4. Accept the seatPay the fee by the KEA deadline
5. Report to collegeBring original papers and the fee receipt

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Cutoff

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.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
GM7,616PGCET M.Tech, 2025
GM cut in4,604PGCET M.Tech, 2025
Published range4,604 to 7,616Official cutoff file

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median payINR 4.9 LPA, NIRF 2025
Batch placed89%
Students placed494 of 692 PG students
Research areasCloud, networking, vision and Internet of things

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Karnataka ePass scholarshipStudents picked by the college after admissionINR 50,000
Central Sector ScholarshipNeedy students picked through the college linkINR 40,000
State Scholarship PortalSC, ST, OBC and minority students who meet income rulesUp to INR 60,000
PM Vidyalaxmi loan supportStudents using the national education loan portalLoan support, not a cash waiver

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Engineering2025151 to 200 group
NAACCurrent gradeB+
UGCCurrent approvalApproved
AICTECurrent approvalApproved

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Course Structure

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.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Advanced computer science, AI, data science and lab work
Year 2Project work, seminar, research and final submission

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Seats and Intake

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.

QuotaSeats
Total intake18
KEA quota80% of seats
Management quota20% of seats

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Hostel estimateINR 60,000 a year
CampusJnana Sangama, Belagavi
University campusBelagavi

Should you pick M.Tech Computer Engineering at VTU?

This course suits students who want a software, cloud or research role and prefer a state university campus.

Pick it if:
You want software and data roles: the department lists cloud, networking, vision and Internet of things work.
Your PGCET rank is near VTU: the GM close was 7,616, so keep it high if you are near that rank.
You want a small PG class: the intake is 18 seats, so you must choose projects early.
Your family needs a lower fee: the full fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel.
Skip it if:
You want a private tech college campus: Belagavi is smaller, so use faculty projects and online internships early.
You count on a high package: the PG median pay is INR 4.9 LPA, so compare it with your job offer.
You miss the option date: KEA option entry decides allotment, and a late edit can cost the seat.
You need low hostel cost: hostel is estimated at INR 60,000 a year, so check room sharing first.
Counsellor's advice
If your PGCET rank is near 7,616, keep VTU high and pay on time. If fees worry you, check scholarships before paying.
M.Tech Computer Engineering Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in BE or B.Tech for General Merit and 45% for Karnataka reserved categories.
Entrance exam: You need a qualifying PGCET or GATE rank for M.Tech admission.
Seat route: KEA fills most M.Tech seats through counselling.
Course fit: Your BE or B.Tech branch must match the CSE admission rules.
Documents: Keep marks cards, degree proof, category papers and the verification slip ready.
M.Tech Computer Engineering Admission Process▾
Write exam: Take PGCET or use a valid GATE score for the M.Tech route.
Verify papers: KEA checks your documents and gives a verification slip before option entry.
Fill options: Add VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering and lock your order before the last date.
Accept seat: Pay the fee in the KEA window after allotment, or you lose the seat.
Report: Take the allotment letter, fee receipt and original papers to VTU for final joining.

M.Tech Computer Engineering 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
1 May 2026 to 10 May 2026
PGCET application, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 10 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026
PGCET M.Tech exam
Your rank comes from this exam unless you use GATE.
Over
24 Jun 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank card is used for KEA option entry.
Over
19 Aug 2026 to 10 Sep 2026
Document check and verification slip
Only verified students can enter options.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
Option entry, last date to apply
Choices closed on 22 Sep 2026.
Over
19 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Use the mock result to correct your option order.
Over
25 Sep 2026
First round allotment
The allotment result was published online.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 30 Sep 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
College reporting and document check
Bring originals, the fee receipt and the allotment letter.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The academic calendar follows the final KEA reporting step.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET application, last date to apply
Expected from the 2026 form window.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected after the answer check and score release.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check and verification slip
Expected before option entry.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry, last date to apply
Expected to stay open for about one week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Mock allotment
Expected before the first allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
First round allotment
Expected after option edits close.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected within days of allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
College reporting and document check
Expected after fee payment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after final reporting.

Source: KEA PGCET notices and VTU programme page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering 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 60,000 a year
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.77 Lakhs
2 years · tuition, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.97 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 2,981
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
277%
average first-year pay INR 4.9 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,002
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
165%
average first-year pay INR 4.9 LPA vs the full fee

Source: VTU fee page and course fee listing. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you M.Tech Computer Engineering at VTU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are this course's published PGCET closing ranks.

Category
Route
GM · PGCET
4,604 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,605 to 7,616: almost there. Watch each round and keep the choice active.
Worse than 7,616: not this year. Try management or the next round if seats are left.
GM · GATE
4,604 or better: yes, you are in. A GATE score can help if seats stay open.
4,605 to 7,616: almost there. Ask VTU how GATE seats are handled.
Worse than 7,616: not safe. Keep a backup route ready.
2AG · PGCET
5,990 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,991 to 5,999: almost there. A small move can decide the seat.
Worse than 5,999: not safe. Check later rounds before paying elsewhere.
2AG · GATE
5,990 or better: yes, you are in. Keep GATE proof ready.
5,991 to 5,999: almost there. Ask the admission office before you decide.
Worse than 5,999: not safe. Keep another option ready.
SCG · PGCET
6,852 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,853 to 7,616: almost there. The GM close gives the safer outer mark.
Worse than 7,616: not safe. Check if a later round opens seats.
SCG · GATE
6,852 or better: yes, you are in. Keep GATE proof ready.
6,853 to 7,616: almost there. Ask VTU before paying.
Worse than 7,616: not safe. Keep another option ready.
STG · PGCET
18,357 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
18,358 to 21,575: almost there. Wait for later movement if seats stay open.
Worse than 21,575: not safe. Ask about empty seats after reporting.
STG · GATE
18,357 or better: yes, you are in. Keep GATE proof ready.
18,358 to 21,575: almost there. Ask the admission office before you decide.
Worse than 21,575: not safe. Keep another option ready.
3AG · PGCET
4,805 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,806 to 7,616: almost there. The published GM close is the outer mark.
Worse than 7,616: not safe. Check management seats if needed.
3AG · GATE
4,805 or better: yes, you are in. Keep GATE proof ready.
4,806 to 7,616: almost there. Ask VTU before paying.
Worse than 7,616: not safe. Keep another option ready.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the GM 7,616 close as the outer safety mark. A rank near it needs careful option order and quick fee payment.

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering 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 Scholarship Portal
INR 60,000
Karnataka Government, through SSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC, ST, OBC or minority students who meet income rulesApply when the portal opens
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scholarship
INR 40,000
VTU partner scholarship
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: students picked through the college scholarship processApply when the portal opens
Not eligible on your answers
Karnataka ePass scholarship
INR 50,000
VTU
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply after admission
Not eligible on your answers
PM Vidyalaxmi loan support
INR 40,000
National education loan portal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: students applying for an education loanApply when the portal opens
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 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 97,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.00 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 77,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 87,000

VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering 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 fee
INR 2.30 Lakhs
INR 53,000 more
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 43,000 more
INR 1.60 Lakhs
INR 17,000 less
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 73,000 more
INR 1.80 Lakhs
INR 3,000 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.9 LPA
NIRF PG median
INR 7 LPA
INR 2.1 LPA more
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 2.6 LPA more
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
89%
494 PG students
80%
9 points lower
85%
4 points lower
70%
19 points lower
68%
21 points lower
60%
29 points lower
Closing rankPGCET GM, 2025
7,616
PGCET M.Tech
5,000
2,616 places tougher
2,273
5,343 places tougher
8,022
406 places easier
9,000
1,384 places easier
11,000
3,384 places easier
Seatsthis course
18
M.Tech Computer Engineering
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
277%
on INR 4.9 LPA
304%
27 points higher
341%
64 points higher
344%
67 points higher
232%
45 points lower
250%
27 points lower
In short
NIE pays more and costs a little less, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, prefer NIE; if it clears only VTU, take this seat.
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JSS STU is tougher to enter and pays more on average. If your rank misses it but clears VTU, take VTU and focus on projects early.
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GSSS costs less and has an easier closing rank, but the pay is lower than VTU. If cost is your first worry, keep it below VTU.
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MIT Mysore is easier to enter but costs more and pays less. If VTU allots you a seat, keep MIT only as a backup.
In short
ATME is easier to enter and cheaper, but its pay number is lower. If your rank clears VTU, take VTU before this option.

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

FAQs on VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a smaller PG class and can use the project time well. The PGCET fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs and the PG median pay is INR 4.9 LPA. That is a fair fee to pay for this market. Check the EMI tile before you use a loan.
Should I take this seat if my PGCET rank is near 7,616?▾
Yes, but keep your option order careful. The published GM closing rank is 7,616, so a rank near it can move either way. Keep VTU high in the KEA list and do not miss the fee deadline after allotment.
What job can I get after this course?▾
Most students aim for software, data, cloud or AI roles. VTU lists AI engineer, data scientist, software developer and cloud architect paths on the CSE page. The PG median pay is INR 4.9 LPA. Build two strong projects before placement training starts.
Who should skip M.Tech Computer Engineering at VTU?▾
Skip it if you need a private tech college or a very high package from the first year. Belagavi is smaller, and the PG median pay is INR 4.9 LPA. If you want a quick salary jump, compare the fee with your current offer first.
Is the course good for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, if you use the second year for a serious project. The course is a two-year M.Tech with a small intake of 18 seats. Ask the department early about a research guide and pick a topic in AI, data science or software systems.
Should I prefer a job now instead of joining this course?▾
Choose the job if it already pays near INR 4.9 LPA and gives you software work. Choose the M.Tech if you need a stronger degree, a project record or a route into teaching and research. Compare the lost salary with the INR 1.77 Lakhs fee.
Will I get placed if I am not among the top students?▾
You still have a chance, but you must build proof of skill. NIRF shows 494 PG students placed, which is 89%. Keep your CGPA steady, finish one strong project and sit for every software drive that accepts PG students.
Is Belagavi right for internships in this course?▾
It is right if you are fine with a quieter city and online project work. VTU has 250+ companies listed as visited, but Belagavi has fewer walk in tech options than a larger city. Use faculty projects and remote internships early.
How do I get admission to VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering?▾
Write Karnataka PGCET or use a valid GATE score. KEA fills 80% of the M.Tech seats, while 20% are management seats. Use the VTU PGCET M.Tech code VTU during option entry, then pay the fee and report with original papers.
What is the full fee for VTU M.Tech Computer Engineering?▾
The full PGCET quota fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs for two years. With boys hostel at INR 60,000 a year, the total becomes INR 2.97 Lakhs. Use the hostel toggle in the fee block before you plan a loan.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, because the official PG fee notice lists yearly fee heads. For PGCET quota, the tuition fee is INR 69,300 a year and the college fee is INR 46,450 a year. Ask the office before admission if you need any extra time.
Can scholarships reduce my fee?▾
Yes, but the scheme depends on your category and papers. VTU lists INR 50,000 scholarships for needy and merit students, SKF support of about INR 40,000 and SSP for eligible SC, ST, OBC and minority students. Keep income and category papers ready.

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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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