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 Construction Technology with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET or GATE. The course is taught in the Civil Engineering PG centre over four semesters, with project work and construction lab study. VTU is a public state university with UGC recognition and #56 in NIRF engineering ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 35,700, paid across the course, and INR 1.56 Lakhs with hostel and living. You get a seat through KEA counselling and VTU admission. The General seat closed at rank 7,125 in round 2 of 2025. The median pay is INR 5.40 LPA and the placement support midpoint is 55%.
The full course costs INR 35,700 without hostel and INR 1.56 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 11,940. You pay the tuition fee every year across the course. VTU sets the university fee. The hostel and living cost is separate, and you pay it only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 11,940 | Per year × 2, INR 5,970 a year |
| University registration and other fee | INR 23,760 | Per year × 2, INR 11,880 a year |
| Caution deposit | INR 2,000 | One time, returned when you leave |
| Hostel and living | INR 1.20 Lakhs | Per year × 2, INR 60,000 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 35,700 | Full course, as published and added |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.56 Lakhs | Full course with living cost added |
Round 1 fee payment for the 2026 intake is open from 28 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026. Classes are expected in Nov 2026 after reporting and document check. Watch the KEA notice first, then fill choices and pay on time.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET notification | 20 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Registration fee payment | 10 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET civil exam | 31 May 2026 | Over |
| Result and rank card | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Document check and claim slip | 11 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 option entry and allotment | 15 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Fee payment | 28 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
You need 50% in a B.E. or M.Tech degree, and reserved Karnataka students need 45%. Civil Engineering or an allied branch fits this course. KEA uses Karnataka PGCET or GATE for admission. If your marks are below the rule, VTU will not allot the seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E. or M.Tech in Civil Engineering or an allied branch |
| Marks | 50% aggregate marks |
| Relaxed marks | 45% for SC, ST and Category I students from Karnataka |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET or GATE |
KEA takes the PGCET form, holds the exam, releases ranks and allots seats. You register, upload papers, fill choices and pay the seat fee after allotment. VTU checks the papers at admission. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Register | Fill the KEA PGCET form and pay the exam fee |
| Write exam | Take the civil paper or use a valid GATE score |
| Check rank | Download the rank card after the result |
| Fill choices | Add this course in the KEA option entry form |
| Pay and report | Pay the fee, download the slip and report to VTU |
The General seat closed at rank 7,125 in 2025, and the open seat can get tougher. This is the Karnataka PGCET closing rank for the course. Use it as a guide, not a promise, because KEA allots seats from the choices students fill.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 7,125 | Round 2, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 7,600 | Expected from 2025 range |
| SC | 8,000 | Expected from 2025 range |
| ST | 8,400 | Expected from 2025 range |
The median pay is INR 5.40 LPA, and the placement support midpoint is 55%. Construction firms, project offices and civil consultancies suit this branch. VTU does not publish a branch-wise company list here, so ask the department for the latest sheet before paying.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 5.40 LPA |
| Starting pay range | INR 4 to 7 LPA |
| Higher pay range | INR 9 to 14 LPA |
| Placement support midpoint | 55% |
| Hiring area | Construction project roles and civil engineering offices |
The biggest full-course help shown here is INR 35,700 when two small awards meet the fee. Central Sector gives INR 20,000 and the state post-matric scheme can add INR 15,700. You need the income paper, category paper where needed and renewal after passing.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST with income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 15,700 |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category with income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 20,000 |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS student with income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 11,940 |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL with income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 10,000 |
VTU is #56 in NIRF engineering ranking 2025 and has UGC recognition. NIRF ranks the university on teaching, research, graduation results and outreach. The rank helps you read the university name, but admission still depends on KEA rank and seat allotment.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF engineering | 2025 | #56 |
| UGC | 2026 | Recognized state university |
| Course mode | 2026 | Full-time PG course |
The course has four semesters and a project in the final part. The first year covers construction methods, planning and core civil papers. The second year moves toward electives and project work. You should check the VTU scheme before choosing any topic.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Construction methods, planning, materials and lab work |
| Year 2 | Electives, seminar, project and viva |
The Total intake is 18 seats, and the Admission route is KEA counselling and VTU admission. KEA allots seats by rank and reservation rule. A small class can help project guidance, but each seat can change the closing rank sharply.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total intake | 18 |
| Admission route | KEA counselling and VTU admission |
The added hostel and living estimate is INR 1.20 Lakhs for two years. Rooms depend on the PG centre and seat availability. If you need hostel support, ask the centre before paying the admission fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and living estimate | INR 1.20 Lakhs |
| Campus mode | Full-time classes at the VTU PG centre |
| City link | Belagavi administration with PG centre teaching support |
This course suits civil graduates who want construction project roles and need a low public university fee.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET bulletin and counselling schedule. 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 living cost.
Source: VTU PG fee circular. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.
Use the Round 2 number as a guide, not a promise. If your rank is close to 7,125, keep this course in the list and watch the next KEA allotment.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
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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