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VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering: 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 1.29 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 4.9 LPA
NIRF 2026 data, this branch
Cutoff
2,850
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 1 2026
Placement rate
58%
NIRF 2026 data 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 TE
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Transportation Engineering with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with traffic and pavement labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2026 and #54 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.29 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.09 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka seat closed near rank 2,850 in the last published round. The NIRF 2026 data averaged INR 4.9 LPA and 58% of the PG two-year batch was placed.
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 1.29 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.09 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.20 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 1.80 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 30,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 9,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 90,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.29 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.09 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 25 Sep 2026. Round 2 allotment comes on 15 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 29 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 3 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and merit list | 24 Jul 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 15 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 allotment | 15 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 29 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 16 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Casual vacancy round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering Eligibility
You need a related B.E. or B.Tech with 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and Category I. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or GATE CE score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Related B.E. or B.Tech such as Civil, Construction or Transportation Engineering |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category I |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or GATE CE score |
| Age | No upper age limit published |
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the fee by the last date. You lose the seat if you miss that date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET or use GATE CE | Your rank or score decides the seat order |
| 2. Register with KEA | Use the claim slip and enter choices online |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the fee by the last date printed by KEA |
| 4. Report | Bring original degree marksheets and the allotment letter |
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 2,850 and the OBC-NCL seat at 1,620 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 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 | 2,850 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 1,620 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 900 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 520 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 760 | Round 6, 2025 |
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering Placements
The NIRF 2026 data placed 58% of the PG two-year batch at a median pay of INR 4.9 LPA. VTU placement cell works with PG centres for training and jobs. Road, consulting and infrastructure roles use this course most.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 4.9 LPA, NIRF 2026 data |
| Batch placed | 58% |
| Placed students | 494 PG two-year students |
| Recruiters | Infrastructure, road design and consulting companies |
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 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 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 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 30,000 over the course |
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with traffic and pavement labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before semester 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Traffic engineering, pavement materials and transport planning |
| Semester 3 | Highway design, pavement analysis and traffic safety electives |
| Semester 4 | Dissertation work and a transport engineering project |
VTU M.Tech Transportation Engineering 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 small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Tech Transportation Engineering at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
This course suits students who want a transport planning or highway design job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: KEA handles the state list, so check the Karnataka quota before locking choices.
You want road, traffic and transport roles: VTU placement cell connects PG centres with infrastructure firms, public works roles and consulting jobs.
Your family can pay only per semester: the fee block shows four semester payments, so plan each payment before option entry.
You want the fee back fast: the ROI tile is high because the course fee is low against the PG median pay.
Skip it if:
You are counting on one closing rank: PGCET movement changes by round, so use the checker and keep a backup choice.
You need a single room from the first year: hostel rooms depend on campus allotment, so confirm room rules before fee payment.
You want internships in a big city: Belagavi is smaller than Bengaluru, so many internships need college help or your own search.
You may wait too long: KEA closes option entry fast, so save choices before the deadline.
Counsellor's advice
If round 1 gives this course, accept it only after checking the fee notice. If your rank is near the close, keep one safer choice above it.
M.Tech Transportation Engineering Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% in a related B.E. or B.Tech. 45% for SC, ST and Category I.
Board rank alternative: GATE CE score is accepted before PGCET seats are filled.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank or a GATE CE score decides admission.
Karnataka quota: Karnataka rules apply through KEA counselling.
M.Tech Transportation Engineering Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: The M.E. and M.Tech paper was held on 23 May 2026.
Register on KEA: KEA allots PGCET and GATE seats for this course.
Fill choices: List this course high. Choice 1 confirms the seat, and other choices keep you in counselling.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the KEA deadline or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech Transportation Engineering 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
3 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 10 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET exam
This exam rank is used after GATE seats are handled.
Over
24 Jul 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and merit list
The rank card is checked during document verification.
Over
15 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 22 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment result came online the same day.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
The next regular round result comes online the same day.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 20 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
29 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals for document check at the allotted centre.
Confirmed
16 Nov 2026
Classes start
Course joining is expected before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Casual vacancy round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open near the same month as this year; the last date to apply comes before the exam.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Karnataka PGCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and merit list
Expected after the answer key and result notice.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round allotments
Regular rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected soon after each allotment round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after seat confirmation.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting and document check.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Transportation Engineering 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 30,000 a semester
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 9,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 90,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,175
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
380%
median first-year pay INR 4.9 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,210
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
159%
median first-year pay INR 4.9 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU fee notification. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
2,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,201 to 2,850: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,850: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Open
650 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
651 to 2,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
1,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,201 to 1,620: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,620: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open
900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
901 to 1,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
650 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
651 to 900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Open
450 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
451 to 650: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 650: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
301 to 520: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 520: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Open
240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
241 to 300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
520 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
521 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 · Open
360 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
361 to 520: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 520: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safer number. Later rounds help only if you stay in KEA counselling and keep the choice active.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Transportation Engineering 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 60,000
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 40,000
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 30,000
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 Transportation Engineering 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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Belagavi
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BMS College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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RV College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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Siddaganga Institute of Technology
Tumakuru
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JNN College of Engineering
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.29 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.10 Lakhs
INR 19,000 less
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 21,000 more
INR 1.29 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.45 Lakhs
INR 16,000 more
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 9,000 less
Median paylatest batch
INR 4.9 LPA
NIRF 2026 data
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 4.6 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
58%
NIRF 2026 data
55%
3 points lower
62%
4 points higher
52%
6 points lower, Class of 2024
56%
2 points lower
54%
4 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
2,850
Round 1, 2026
2,000
850 places tougher
3,200
350 places easier
3,600
750 places easier
3,000
150 places easier
3,400
550 places easier
Seatssanctioned intake
18
this course
12
6 fewer
24
6 more
10
8 fewer
30
12 more
36
18 more
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
380%
on INR 4.9 LPA
470%
90 points higher
300%
80 points lower
310%
70 points lower
340%
40 points lower
350%
30 points lower
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bengaluru; 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 30,000 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.
In short
Ramaiah has the same fee but fewer seats and lower median pay in this row. If both appear, keep VTU above it for this course.
In short
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.
In short
JNNCE costs a little less and has more seats, but the median pay is lower in this table. Keep it as a backup below VTU.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Transportation Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Transportation Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.29 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 seat closed at rank 2,850 in round 6 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 product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The NIRF 2026 data averaged INR 4.9 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 58% of the PG two-year 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 semester 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 semester 3, but the electives in semester 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. 58% of the last PG two-year batch was placed, and the median of INR 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 semester 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE 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 CSE, 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 4-year fee is INR 1.29 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.09 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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