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VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics: 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 1.77 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.9 LPA
PG 2-year batch 2025, this branch
Cutoff
3,850
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
60%
PG 2-year batch 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 Digital Electronics
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Digital Electronics with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC B+ and stands #69 in NIRF Engineering 2025 and #69 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.37 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 3,850 in round 2 of 2025. The PG 2-year batch 2025 averaged INR 4.9 LPA and 60% of the batch was placed.
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics Fees
The full course costs INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.37 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.77 Lakhs | INR 44,250 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.37 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Round 2 allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam | 14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 3 May 2026 | Over |
| KEA choice filling | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 allotment | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 9 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course 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 Digital Electronics Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 3,850 and the OBC-NCL seat at 1,650 in 2025. These are the KEA round 2 closing ranks for Karnataka quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3,850 | Round 2, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 1,650 | Round 2, 2025 |
| SC | 850 | Round 2, 2025 |
| ST | 400 | Round 2, 2025 |
| EWS | 760 | Round 2, 2025 |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics Placements
The PG 2-year batch 2025 placed 60% of its batch at an average of INR 4.9 LPA. The median is INR 4.8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 9 LPA. Electronics and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.9 LPA, PG 2-year batch 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4.8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 9 LPA |
| Batch placed | 60% |
| Recruiters | Electronics and IT services companies, on campus |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 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 80,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 20,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics Ranking
The college stands #69 in NIRF Engineering and #69 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC B+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #69 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 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 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years 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 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Tech Digital Electronics at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You studied in Karnataka: Karnataka quota seats can help when the All India quota list closes earlier.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay by semester: you pay tuition in four parts across the course.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait till counselling ends: KEA locks choices before allotment, so late changes do not help.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka quota rank. If you are All India quota below round 1, float it and keep a safer choice above it.
M.Tech Digital Electronics Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. Karnataka PGCET rank decides the All India quota seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Tech Digital Electronics Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech Digital Electronics 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
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
KEA choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
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
Karnataka PGCET session 1 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
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
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 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Digital Electronics 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 44,250 a semester
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, included in tuition
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,984
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
277%
average first-year pay INR 4.9 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,682
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
145%
average first-year pay INR 4.9 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Digital Electronics at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
3,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,051 to 3,850: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,850: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · All India quota
2,135 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,136 to 2,695: 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 quota
1,250 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,251 to 1,650: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,650: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · All India quota
875 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
876 to 1,155: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
650 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
651 to 850: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 850: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · All India quota
455 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
456 to 595: 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 quota
300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
301 to 400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · All India quota
300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
301 to 400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
590 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
591 to 760: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 760: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · All India quota
410 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
411 to 540: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 2 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Digital Electronics 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 80,000
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 20,000
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, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
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 40,000
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.
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In short
Compare the official seat matrix before you choose between VTU and R V College of Engineering. If your PGCET rank clears both, pick the campus and lab work you trust more.
In short
Compare the official seat matrix before you choose between VTU and B M S College of Engineering. If your PGCET rank clears both, pick the campus and lab work you trust more.
In short
Compare the official seat matrix before you choose between VTU and Ramaiah Institute of Technology. If your PGCET rank clears both, pick the campus and lab work you trust more.
In short
Compare the official seat matrix before you choose between VTU and PES University. If your PGCET rank clears both, pick the campus and lab work you trust more.
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Compare the official seat matrix before you choose between VTU and Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering. If your PGCET rank clears both, pick the campus and lab work you trust more.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Digital Electronics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Digital Electronics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 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 quota seat closed at rank 3,850 in round 2 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 software jobs with electronics and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The PG 2-year batch 2025 averaged INR 4.9 LPA, the median was INR 4.8 LPA and 60% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, 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 from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 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. 60% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4.8 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 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Digital Electronics if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Digital Electronics 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 Digital Electronics, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA 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 is INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.37 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.
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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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