29 Sep, 2026 VTU Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4718-11811 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech VLSI with 24 seats at its Belagavi postgraduate centre. The Electronics and Communication department started this centre in 2002 and teaches chip design, embedded systems and communication labs. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs and the hostel estimate takes it to INR 3.37 Lakhs. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET counselling, and VTU quota seats follow the university rules. The GMH seat closed at rank 8,182 in Karnataka PGCET round 1. NIRF PG two-year data shows INR 4.9 LPA median pay and 71% placement.
The full course costs INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.37 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.60 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 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 40,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 17,000 | 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 |
PGCET registration for 2027 is expected in Apr 2027 and the exam is expected in Jul 2027. Classes are expected in Oct 2027. Round 1 reporting for the 2026 batch closed on 26 Sep 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET admit card | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET exam | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET result and rank | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment, last date | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
You need a BE or B.Tech degree with 50% marks; reserved category students need 45%. You also need Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. The listed branches include Electronics and Communication, Telecommunication and related electronics branches.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or B.Tech in listed electronics branches |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved category |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| Branch rule | Electronics, Communication, Telecommunication or related branch |
KEA allots the seat on your PGCET rank and your choices. You then pay the fee before the KEA date. Most students who lose a seat miss that payment date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET | Take the exam and keep the rank card |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the fee before the KEA date |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
The GMH seat closed at rank 8,182 and the GM seat range reached 11,811 in 2026. These are Karnataka PGCET round 1 closing ranks. A lower rank is safer, so keep a backup if you are near the close.
| Category | Closing rank or range | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GMH | 8,182 | Round 1, 2026 |
| GM | 4,718 to 11,811 | Round 1, 2026 |
| SC | Not published | Round 1, 2026 |
| ST | Not published | Round 1, 2026 |
| EWS | Not published | Round 1, 2026 |
NIRF PG two-year data shows 71% placement and INR 4.9 LPA median pay. The same data lists 494 placed students from 692 graduates. Chip design, embedded systems and IT services are the main hiring lanes for this course.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 4.9 LPA, NIRF PG 2 year |
| Placed students | 494 of 692, about 71% |
| Highest offer | INR 7.5 LPA, campus report estimate |
| Hiring lanes | Chip design, embedded systems and IT services |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.40 Lakhs over the course. The SSP post-matric scholarship gives the biggest support in this set. The state and central schemes need income and category papers.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SSP post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 75,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 75,000 over the course |
NIRF lists VTU at #69 in Engineering and the PG centre has 24 seats. The university files placement and intake data to NIRF every year. Use the rank as a college-level signal, not a branch cutoff.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #69 |
| Course intake | 2026 | 24 seats |
| University type | 2026 | State university |
Year 1 covers digital VLSI, embedded systems and verification labs. Year 2 is mainly electives, seminar work and the project. You study one specialisation from the start, so pick it only if chip design interests you.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Digital VLSI, embedded systems and verification labs |
| Year 2 | Electives, seminar work and project |
The hostel estimate is INR 1.60 Lakhs for two years and includes mess. The Belagavi campus gives you the university department and labs in one place. Ask for room rules before you pay the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs for two years |
| Department | Electronics and Communication Engineering, Belagavi |
| Campus | VTU Belagavi campus |
| Lab focus | VLSI design and embedded systems |
This course suits students who like circuits, coding for hardware and postgraduate study in Belagavi.
Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU admission notice. 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: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and round view. The cutoff ranges use this course's Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.
The Round 1 close is the safer number. A later close helps only if you keep the choice active till KEA ends that round.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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