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VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication: 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 4.1 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
9,138
PGCET CRL, Round 1 2025
Placement rate
49%
Class of 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 VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication with 18 seats through PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from semester 1. The institute holds NAAC B+ and stands #115 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2025 and #69 in NIRF engineering 2024. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.17 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 9,138 in round 1 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.1 LPA and 49% of the batch was placed.
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication Fees
The full course costs INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.17 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.62 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.40 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.62 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.40 Lakhs | INR 70,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.17 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication Admission Dates
Seat acceptance fee is open from 29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026. Round 2 allotment is expected in Oct 2026. Classes are expected to start in Nov 2026. Keep the allotment letter and fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 25 Apr 2026 to 14 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET admit card | 15 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET exam for M.Tech | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | Jun 2026 | Over |
| KEA claim slip download | 10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 4 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 allotment | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication Eligibility
You need B.E. or B.Tech in ECE or allied branch with 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and Category-I. You also need a PGCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Graduation subjects | a relevant engineering branch |
| Graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category-I |
| Exam | PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No age limit is published |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication 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. Take PGCET | Sit for the M.Tech paper; your rank is used |
| 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 & Communication Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 9,138 and the OBC-NCL seat at 7,027 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 9,138 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 7,027 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 7,440 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 8,355 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 8,294 | Round 1, 2025 |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 49% of its batch at an average of INR 4.1 LPA. The median is INR 4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 10 LPA. electronics, VLSI and IT services companies hire this course on campus in semester 3.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.1 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 10 LPA |
| Batch placed | 49% |
| Recruiters | electronics, VLSI and IT services companies, on campus |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 80,000 over the course. The Karnataka post-matric scholarship gives the most. The Karnataka 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 Graduation | INR 20,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking and #69 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC B+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF uses data the university files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #69 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication Course Structure
Semester 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the dissertation. One course from day one, with labs from semester 1. There is no minor and no specialisation before semester 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Semester 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Semester 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Semester 4 | Two electives a semester and the dissertation |
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication 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 semester 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Belagavi campus town |
Should you pick M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
This course suits students who want electronics jobs and can study in Belagavi for two years.
Pick it if:
You studied engineering in Karnataka: government seats use PGCET ranks, so check the Karnataka list before you drop the choice.
You want electronics and IT jobs: VTU reports PG hiring across the university, not a separate company list for this course.
Your family can pay each semester: you pay tuition in four parts across the course, not all at once.
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 sure hostel room: hostel rooms are limited, and the hostel office decides the room list.
You want city internships: Belagavi has fewer company offices than Bengaluru, so plan early for outside projects.
You will decide only after the PGCET result: the KEA choice window closes soon after the result, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Take this course if round 1 gives it on a Karnataka rank. If you are All India, keep one safer choice above it.
M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 75% in a relevant engineering branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the a valid GATE score in EC also counts.
Exam needed: A PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the All India seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Graduation in this Karnataka.
M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication Admission Process▾
Take 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 course 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 & Communication 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
25 Apr 2026 to 14 May 2026
PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 14 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 May 2026
PGCET admit card
Download the hall ticket before the exam day.
Over
23 May 2026
PGCET exam for M.Tech
The M.Tech paper was held in one session.
Over
Jun 2026
PGCET result and rank
KEA used the rank for the M.Tech merit list.
Over
10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
KEA claim slip download
The claim slip was needed before option entry.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
KEA published the final seat allotment result.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 3 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
4 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals and the confirmation slip for reporting.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
Only left over seats move to the next round.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The department confirms the first class date after reporting.
Tentative
Apr 2027
PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply follows the notice.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET admit card
Expected before the M.Tech exam.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET exam for M.Tech
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected after the exam answer checks.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA claim slip download
Expected before option entry.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotments
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected after allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected after fee payment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting at the department.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
VTU M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication 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 40,500 a semester
INR 1.62 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 70,000 a year
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,984
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
232%
average first-year pay INR 4.1 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,345
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
129%
average first-year pay INR 4.1 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you this M.Tech at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
7,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
7,501 to 9,138: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 9,138: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · All India
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: 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
5,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,201 to 7,027: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,027: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · All India
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: 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
5,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,801 to 7,440: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,440: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · All India
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: 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
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 8,355: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,355: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · All India
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
6,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,501 to 8,294: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,294: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · All India
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: 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 1 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication 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 GraduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 60,000
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 50,000
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.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Visvesvaraya Technological University. 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 + admission
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 43,000 more
INR 2.52 Lakhs
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INR 1.77 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 4.1 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 4.1 LPA
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INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
49%
Class of 2025
45%
4 points lower
52%
3 points higher
49%
Same placement
47%
2 points lower
50%
1 points higher
Closing rankPGCET CRL, General
9,138
Round 1, 2025
9,400
262 places easier
7,500
1,638 places tougher
15,800
6,662 places easier
13,900
4,762 places easier
16,600
7,462 places easier
Seatsthis course
18
PGCET
24
6 more
18
Same seats
30
12 more
12
6 fewer
36
18 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
232%
on INR 4.1 LPA
205%
27 points lower
163%
69 points lower
232%
Same ROI
195%
37 points lower
214%
18 points lower
In short
BMSIT costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take BMSIT; if it clears only VTU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below VTU in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If VTU gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Tumakuru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses VTU in the early rounds, list Tumakuru right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If VTU allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Digital Electronics & Communication 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 4.1 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 seat closed at rank 9,138 in round 1 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 electronics and IT jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in semester 3. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.1 LPA, the median was INR 4 LPA and 49% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course 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 rooms are limited and room choice depends on hostel office rules. The campus is in a Belagavi campus 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 strong for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from semester 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before semester 3, but the electives in semester 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the dissertation can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in semester 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a strong 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 course change after year 1 if you want VLSI or Communication Systems.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 49% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.1 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 semester 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick M.Tech DEC if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. M.Tech DEC places a bigger share of its batch with electronics and IT companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want M.Tech DEC, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the 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 3.17 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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