VTU M.Tech Construction Technology: 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 35,700
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.40 LPA
median salary, 2023
Cutoff
7,125
Karnataka PGCET, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
55%
campus support midpoint

About VTU M.Tech Construction Technology

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%.

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 11,940Per year × 2, INR 5,970 a year
University registration and other feeINR 23,760Per year × 2, INR 11,880 a year
Caution depositINR 2,000One time, returned when you leave
Hostel and livingINR 1.20 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 60,000 a year
Total, no hostelINR 35,700Full course, as published and added
Total with hostelINR 1.56 LakhsFull course with living cost added

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
Karnataka PGCET notification20 Mar 2026Over
Registration, last date to apply23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026Over
Registration fee payment10 Apr 2026Over
Karnataka PGCET civil exam31 May 2026Over
Result and rank card19 Aug 2026Over
Document check and claim slip11 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 option entry and allotment15 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026Over
Fee payment28 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026Confirmed
Reporting and document checkOct 2026Tentative
Classes startNov 2026Tentative

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.E. or M.Tech in Civil Engineering or an allied branch
Marks50% aggregate marks
Relaxed marks45% for SC, ST and Category I students from Karnataka
ExamKarnataka PGCET or GATE

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
RegisterFill the KEA PGCET form and pay the exam fee
Write examTake the civil paper or use a valid GATE score
Check rankDownload the rank card after the result
Fill choicesAdd this course in the KEA option entry form
Pay and reportPay the fee, download the slip and report to VTU

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Cutoff

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.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General7,125Round 2, 2025
OBC-NCL7,600Expected from 2025 range
SC8,000Expected from 2025 range
ST8,400Expected from 2025 range

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median payINR 5.40 LPA
Starting pay rangeINR 4 to 7 LPA
Higher pay rangeINR 9 to 14 LPA
Placement support midpoint55%
Hiring areaConstruction project roles and civil engineering offices

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST with income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 15,700
Central Sector SchemeAny category with income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 20,000
EWS tuition waiverEWS student with income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 11,940
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL with income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 10,000

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF engineering2025#56
UGC2026Recognized state university
Course mode2026Full-time PG course

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Course Structure

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.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Construction methods, planning, materials and lab work
Year 2Electives, seminar, project and viva

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Seats and Intake

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.

QuotaSeats
Total intake18
Admission routeKEA counselling and VTU admission

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Hostel and living estimateINR 1.20 Lakhs
Campus modeFull-time classes at the VTU PG centre
City linkBelagavi administration with PG centre teaching support

Should you pick M.Tech Construction Technology at VTU?

This course suits civil graduates who want construction project roles and need a low public university fee.

Pick it if:
You want construction site roles: VTU teaches this in its Civil Engineering PG centre, so the work stays close to projects.
You already have a civil degree: Karnataka PGCET accepts civil engineering for this paper, so you do not need a branch change.
Your fee limit is tight: the course fee without hostel is INR 35,700, so the loan EMI stays small.
You want a state university route: KEA allots the seat by rank, and VTU checks papers after payment.
Skip it if:
You need a big company list: the page uses INR 5.40 LPA median pay, so ask for the latest placement sheet.
You need reserved category help outside Karnataka: relaxed marks apply to Karnataka reserved students, so read your rule first.
You want only design office work: this course is construction technology, so check the lab and project list first.
You are counting on late admission: fee payment for 2026 closes 3 Oct 2026, so do not wait for a later round.
Counsellor's advice
If your civil base is strong and the low fee helps, keep this seat high. If you need a listed company job, ask VTU for the latest placement sheet before paying.
M.Tech Construction Technology Eligibility▾
Degree: You need B.E. or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or an allied branch.
Marks: You need 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree.
Relaxed marks: SC, ST and Category I students from Karnataka need 45%.
Entrance exam: You need Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score.
Reservation: Karnataka reservation applies only to eligible Karnataka students.
M.Tech Construction Technology Admission Process▾
Apply: Fill the KEA PGCET form and pay the exam fee before the last date.
Write exam: Take the civil paper, or use GATE if VTU accepts it for the seat.
Check rank: Download the result and keep your papers ready for document check.
Fill choices: Add VTU M.Tech Construction Technology during option entry and lock your order.
Pay and report: Pay the seat fee by the KEA deadline, then report to VTU with original papers.

M.Tech Construction Technology 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
20 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET notification
The bulletin gave the course list and exam route.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 8 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
10 Apr 2026
Registration fee payment, last date
Fee payment had to be done by 10 Apr 2026.
Over
31 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET civil exam
You wrote the civil engineering paper for M.Tech seats.
Over
19 Aug 2026
Result and rank card
KEA released the rank card used for option entry.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Document check and claim slip
Students checked papers before entering options.
Over
15 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026
Round 1 option entry and allotment
KEA allotted seats from the options students saved.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 3 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026
Confirmation slip download
Download the admission slip after paying the fee.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Report to VTU with original papers after the slip.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
Classes are expected to start after reporting ends.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET notification
KEA is expected to release the bulletin in March.
Tentative
Mar 2027 to Apr 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Apply before the April last date when the form opens.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Registration fee payment, last date
Pay the exam fee before KEA closes the form.
Tentative
May 2027
Karnataka PGCET civil exam
Write the civil paper for M.Tech construction seats.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Result and rank card
Download the rank card before option entry starts.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Document check and claim slip
Keep degree marks cards and category papers ready.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 option entry and allotment
Add this course and save your order before allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat fee payment, last date
Pay by the last date if KEA allots the seat.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Report to VTU with the fee receipt and original papers.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Classes are expected to start after admission reporting.

Source: KEA PGCET bulletin and counselling schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 5,970 a year
INR 11,940
University registration and other fee
Per year × 2, INR 11,880 a year
INR 23,760
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 2,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 2, INR 60,000 a year
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 35,700
2 years · tuition + university fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.56 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + university fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 602
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1513%
average first-year pay INR 5.40 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 2,625
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
347%
average first-year pay INR 5.40 LPA vs the full fee

Source: VTU PG fee circular. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you M.Tech Construction Technology at VTU?

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

Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
5,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,701 to 7,125: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 7,125: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
General · Open seats
4,788 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,789 to 5,985: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 5,985: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka quota
6,080 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,081 to 7,600: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 7,600: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open seats
5,107 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,108 to 6,384: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 6,384: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
6,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,401 to 8,000: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 8,000: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
SC · Open seats
5,376 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,377 to 6,720: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 6,720: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka quota
6,720 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,721 to 8,400: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 8,400: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
ST · Open seats
5,645 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,646 to 7,056: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 7,056: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
5,920 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,921 to 7,400: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 7,400: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
EWS · Open seats
4,973 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,974 to 6,216: almost there. Later rounds can move the close.
Worse than 6,216: not this year. Try the next round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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.

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology 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 15,700
State social welfare department
Paid during the 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 answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid during the course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 11,940
VTU
Covers the tuition fee if the college approves the waiver.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 10,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid during the 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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 15,700
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 35,700
Estimated total waiver
INR 30,000
Your net course fee: INR 5,700
Estimated total waiver
INR 35,700
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 31,940
Your net course fee: INR 3,760

VTU M.Tech Construction Technology 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 35,700
tuition + university fee
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 84,300 more, full course
INR 1.42 Lakhs
INR 1.06 Lakhs more, full course
INR 90,000
INR 54,300 more, full course
INR 1.10 Lakhs
INR 74,300 more, full course
INR 1.30 Lakhs
INR 94,300 more, full course
Average payINR LPA, latest batch
INR 5.40 LPA
median salary
INR 4.80 LPA
INR 0.60 LPA less, latest batch
INR 6.20 LPA
INR 0.80 LPA more, latest batch
INR 5.10 LPA
INR 0.30 LPA less, latest batch
INR 5.80 LPA
INR 0.40 LPA more, latest batch
INR 4.50 LPA
INR 0.90 LPA less, latest batch
Placement ratelatest published rate
55%
campus support midpoint
50%
5 points lower, latest batch
62%
7 points higher, latest batch
48%
7 points lower, latest batch
58%
3 points higher, latest batch
52%
3 points lower, latest batch
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
7,125
Round 2, 2025
9,200
2,075 places easier, 2025
3,800
3,325 places tougher, 2025
8,500
1,375 places easier, 2025
6,600
525 places tougher, 2025
11,000
3,875 places easier, 2025
Seatscourse intake
18
published intake
24
6 more, published intake
18
Same seats
30
12 more, published intake
18
Same seats
24
6 more, published intake
ROIpay divided by fee
1513%
from fee block
400%
1113 points lower, fee and pay
437%
1076 points lower, fee and pay
567%
946 points lower, fee and pay
527%
986 points lower, fee and pay
346%
1167 points lower, fee and pay
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the pay and fee first. If it clears only VTU, the low fee makes this seat easier to accept.
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the pay and fee first. If it clears only VTU, the low fee makes this seat easier to accept.
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the pay and fee first. If it clears only VTU, the low fee makes this seat easier to accept.
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the pay and fee first. If it clears only VTU, the low fee makes this seat easier to accept.
In short
If your rank clears both, compare the pay and fee first. If it clears only VTU, the low fee makes this seat easier to accept.

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

FAQs on VTU M.Tech Construction Technology

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech Construction Technology at VTU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-cost public university M.Tech. The full fee without hostel is INR 35,700 and the median pay used on this page is INR 5.40 LPA. That keeps the EMI small. Check the latest placement sheet before you pay.
Should I take this seat if my rank is near 7,125?▾
It depends on your category and the round. The General closing rank shown here is 7,125 for Karnataka PGCET 2025. If your rank is close, keep VTU in your list and use the rank checker above before locking choices.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You should aim for construction project roles, site planning work and civil engineering offices. The pay table uses INR 5.40 LPA median pay and a 55% placement support midpoint. Ask the department for the latest company list before paying the seat fee.
Who should pick this course at VTU?▾
Pick it if you already have a civil engineering base and want a construction-focused PG course. The course has 18 seats, so the class is small. It also suits students who need the full course fee to stay below INR 40,000 before hostel.
Who should skip this course at VTU?▾
Skip it if you want only design office work or a large company list. This page uses construction project roles as the main fit and INR 5.40 LPA as the pay figure. Ask for the branch placement sheet before you decide.
Is this better for higher studies or for a job?▾
It can work for both, but the safer reason is a low-cost specialization after a civil degree. The fee is INR 35,700 without hostel, so the cost is light. For a job-first plan, check the latest placement list and internship support.
Should I wait one year for a better rank?▾
Wait only if you are sure you can improve the rank and want a different branch or city. The 2025 General close was 7,125, and ranks can change each round. If your rank clears the checker, compare the low fee with your other options.
Is the fee easy to manage by loan?▾
Yes, the fee is low for a full-time M.Tech. The fee block estimates an EMI of INR 602 without hostel and INR 2,625 with hostel and living added. If your family needs a loan, check bank terms before paying KEA.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Maybe, based on category and family income. The calculator shows Central Sector, state post-matric, EWS and OBC help, with totals up to INR 35,700 in the best match. Keep income and category papers ready before the college asks.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply through Karnataka PGCET or use GATE if VTU accepts it for the seat. KEA releases ranks, takes option entry and allots seats. After allotment, pay the seat fee and report to VTU with original papers.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The university fee and tuition are shown as yearly costs across two years. The fee block shows INR 11,940 tuition and INR 23,760 university fee for the full course. Ask VTU about the exact payment split before the admission deadline.
Is hostel sure for M.Tech students?▾
Do not assume hostel is sure. The fee block adds INR 1.20 Lakhs as a living estimate, but room allotment depends on the PG centre and availability. Ask the centre before paying if you need a room from the first month.

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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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