07 Oct, 2026 VTU Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4718-11811 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Visvesvaraya Technological University offers Master of Technology in Engineering Analysis and Design as a two-year, full-time mechanical sciences course. Students know it as M.Tech EAD or MEA in VTU papers. The university is a Karnataka state university in Belagavi and stands #69 in NIRF Engineering 2024. The full fee without hostel is INR 56,070. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET or GATE and KEA counselling. The Belagavi PG centre lists 18 seats in related mechanical design programmes. The PG two-year NIRF data shows a median pay of INR 4.9 LPA and 60% placement.
The full course costs INR 56,070 without hostel and INR 2.16 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 40,000. You pay the tuition fee once each year, two times in all. The registration and other 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 40,000 | INR 20,000 a year, 2 years |
| Registration and other fee | INR 16,070 | 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 56,070 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.16 Lakhs | Full course |
Round 1 final allotment was declared on 25 Sep 2026. Fee payment and college reporting are the next steps in the 2026 cycle. Classes are expected in Nov 2026. Keep the allotment order, fee receipt and degree papers ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| Answer key and objections | 2 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Rank list and result | Aug 2026 | Over |
| Document check | Jul 2026 to Aug 2026 | Over |
| Option entry and choice filling | 16 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Seat fee payment, last date | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| College reporting and document check | 8 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
You need 50% in a relevant engineering degree, or 45% for SC, ST and Category I. Mechanical and allied branches are the main route. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical or allied engineering |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category I |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| Mode | Full-time study on campus |
KEA allots the seat on your rank, category and choices. You register, write PGCET, finish document check and fill choices. You then pay the fee within the KEA window. If you miss the reporting date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET | Take the M.Tech paper for your branch |
| 2. Verify papers | Give degree marks cards, category papers and rank card |
| 3. Fill choices | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the fee within the KEA window |
| 5. Report | Bring originals and the allotment order |
The General seat is treated near rank 370 and the OBC seat near rank 220 in the checker above. These are course-level cutoff ranges for PGCET counselling. A lower rank is safer, so keep this choice above less wanted options.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 370 | PGCET round 1, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 220 | PGCET round 1, 2026 |
| SC | 140 | PGCET round 1, 2026 |
| ST | 90 | PGCET round 1, 2026 |
| EWS | 180 | PGCET round 1, 2026 |
The PG two-year batch placed 60% of students at a median pay of INR 4.9 LPA. The higher offer used here is INR 8 LPA. CAD, CAE, design, manufacturing and teaching roles fit this course better than coding jobs.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 4.9 LPA, NIRF 2026 PG data |
| Higher offer used here | INR 8 LPA |
| Batch placed | 60% |
| Likely roles | CAD, CAE, design, manufacturing and teaching |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 56,070 over the course. The state post-matric route gives the biggest waiver for SC and ST students. The state and central ones need income papers.
| 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 36,070 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 20,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 36,070 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 20,000 over the course |
VTU stands #69 in NIRF Engineering 2024 and files NIRF data for 2026. It is a Karnataka state university in Belagavi. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and other filed data.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2024 | #69 |
| NIRF filing | 2026 | Engineering data submitted |
| Ownership | 2026 | Karnataka state university |
Semester 1 starts with continuum mechanics, numerical methods and finite element method. Semester 2 moves into advanced design and analysis. The last year has electives, seminar work and the project.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Numerical methods, finite element method, design and labs |
| Year 2 | Electives, seminar, project and dissertation work |
The related Belagavi PG centre mechanical design intake is 18 seats. A small class means fewer seats in counselling, so the rank checker matters more than a broad university cutoff.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Published intake used here | 18 seats |
| Centre | VTU Belagavi PG centre |
| Admission route | Karnataka PGCET or GATE through KEA |
This course suits students who want mechanical design and analysis work in Belagavi.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU admission notices. 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 mess.
Source: VTU fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
The first allotment close is the safest number. Later movement depends on empty seats and category changes.
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 Visvesvaraya Technological University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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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:
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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