VTU M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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29 Sep, 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
Median pay
INR 4.9 LPA
NIRF PG 2 year data
Cutoff
8,182
Karnataka PGCET GMH, round 1
Placement rate
71%
NIRF PG 2 year placed

About VTU M.Tech VLSI

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.

VTU M.Tech VLSI Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.60 LakhsINR 40,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 17,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 1.60 LakhsINR 80,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 1.77 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 3.37 LakhsFull course

VTU M.Tech VLSI Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
PGCET registration, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
PGCET admit cardJun 2027Tentative
PGCET examJul 2027Tentative
PGCET result and rankAug 2027Tentative
KEA option entrySep 2027Tentative
Round 1 allotmentSep 2027Tentative
Fee payment, last dateSep 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkOct 2027Tentative
Classes startOct 2027Tentative

VTU M.Tech VLSI Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBE or B.Tech in listed electronics branches
Marks50% for General, 45% for reserved category
ExamKarnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score
Branch ruleElectronics, Communication, Telecommunication or related branch

VTU M.Tech VLSI Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Write PGCETTake the exam and keep the rank card
2. Fill choices on KEAList this course high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the fee before the KEA date
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the allotment letter

VTU M.Tech VLSI Cutoff

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.

CategoryClosing rank or rangeRound and year
GMH8,182Round 1, 2026
GM4,718 to 11,811Round 1, 2026
SCNot publishedRound 1, 2026
STNot publishedRound 1, 2026
EWSNot publishedRound 1, 2026

VTU M.Tech VLSI Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median payINR 4.9 LPA, NIRF PG 2 year
Placed students494 of 692, about 71%
Highest offerINR 7.5 LPA, campus report estimate
Hiring lanesChip design, embedded systems and IT services

VTU M.Tech VLSI Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
SSP post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 75,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 75,000 over the course

VTU M.Tech VLSI Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Engineering2025#69
Course intake202624 seats
University type2026State university

VTU M.Tech VLSI Course Structure

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.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Digital VLSI, embedded systems and verification labs
Year 2Electives, seminar work and project

VTU M.Tech VLSI Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 1.60 Lakhs for two years
DepartmentElectronics and Communication Engineering, Belagavi
CampusVTU Belagavi campus
Lab focusVLSI design and embedded systems

Should you pick M.Tech VLSI at Visvesvaraya Technological University?

This course suits students who like circuits, coding for hardware and postgraduate study in Belagavi.

Pick it if:
You have a Karnataka PGCET rank: the GMH seat closed at rank 8,182, so keep a backup if your rank is near that number.
You want chip design work: VTU has a VLSI centre at Belagavi, and this course uses its chip design labs.
Your family wants a public university fee: the full course fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs before hostel, paid across four semesters.
You want the fee back fast: the median pay is INR 4.9 LPA, so the fee can come back within one year.
Skip it if:
You need a very safe cutoff: rank 8,182 is only one round 1 close, so do not depend on it alone.
You want a big-city internship market: Belagavi is smaller than Bengaluru, so most leads come through the department.
You want placement data for only this branch: NIRF prints PG two-year data, not a VLSI-only placement table.
You missed the KEA payment date: the seat can move to another student after the fee date.
Counsellor's advice
Choose this course if you want VLSI work and can use Karnataka PGCET counselling. If your rank is near 8,182, keep a safer option above it.
M.Tech VLSI Eligibility▾
Degree: BE or B.Tech in Electronics, Communication, Telecommunication or a related branch.
Marks needed: 50% marks for General students. Reserved category students need 45%.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score for the same subject.
Mode rule: Only full-time students can take this course at the Belagavi centre.
M.Tech VLSI Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: Take the Karnataka PGCET and keep the rank card ready.
Fill choices: KEA allots the seat on your rank and the choices you lock.
Pay the fee: Pay before the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring original marks cards and the allotment letter.
GATE route: Use your GATE score if VTU keeps a seat open for it.

M.Tech VLSI Admission Dates 2027

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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
20 Apr 2026 to 25 May 2026
PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 25 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
19 Jun 2026
PGCET admit card
You used it to enter the exam centre.
Over
26 Jun 2026 to 28 Jun 2026
PGCET exam
Your rank comes from this exam.
Over
18 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
KEA used this rank for allotment.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
21 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Fee payment, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 25 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
14 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
22 Oct 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
Apr 2027
PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply comes before the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET admit card
Expected a few weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
PGCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected after the exam body checks the papers.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Fee payment, last date
Expected within the KEA payment window.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after fee payment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting.

Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech VLSI Fees 2027

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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 40,000 a semester
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 17,000
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
Total course fee
INR 1.77 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.37 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
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 M.Tech VLSI at Visvesvaraya Technological University?

Pick your category and round view. The cutoff ranges use this course's Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.

Category
Round view
GMH · Round 1
7,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,001 to 8,182: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,182: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
GMH · Later round
7,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
7,701 to 9,818: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 9,818: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
GM · Round 1
4,718 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,719 to 11,811: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 11,811: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
GM · Later round
5,189 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,190 to 14,173: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 14,173: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Round 1
12,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
12,001 to 18,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 18,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Later round
13,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
13,201 to 21,600: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 21,600: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Round 1
16,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
16,001 to 22,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 22,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Later round
17,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
17,601 to 26,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 26,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Round 1
10,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
10,001 to 15,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 15,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Later round
11,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
11,001 to 18,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 18,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The Round 1 close is the safer number. A later close helps only if you keep the choice active till KEA ends that round.

Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech VLSI 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.

SSP post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Karnataka 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 answers
Central 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 yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 75,000
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 answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 75,000
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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.37 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.15 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 62,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 37,000

Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech VLSI 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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Belgaum
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BMS Institute of Technology and Management
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KLE Technological University
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.77 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 3 Lakhs
INR 1.23 Lakhs more
INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 73,000 more
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 43,000 more
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 1.83 Lakhs more
Median payNIRF PG data where shown
INR 4.9 LPA
NIRF PG data
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more, latest PG batch
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less, latest PG batch
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less, latest PG batch
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more, latest PG batch
Placement rateshare of the PG batch placed
71%
NIRF PG data
75%
4 points higher, latest PG batch
68%
3 points lower, latest PG batch
65%
6 points lower, latest PG batch
70%
1 points lower, latest PG batch
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
8,182
Round 1, 2026
6,500
1,682 places tougher
11,000
2,818 places easier
14,000
5,818 places easier
9,000
818 places easier
Seatsthis course
24
VTU centre
18
6 fewer
18
6 fewer
18
6 fewer
24
Same
ROIpay vs the full fee
277%
on INR 4.9 LPA
183%
94 points lower
180%
97 points lower
191%
86 points lower
144%
133 points lower
In short
BMSIT pays a little more, but its fee is higher and its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, choose by city and lab fit.
In short
SJB is easier on rank but costs more than VTU. If your goal is a lower fee, keep VTU above it.
In short
PESCE is easier to get but pays less in this table. If VTU allots you this course, take it before PESCE.
In short
KLE Tech has the same seat count and a stronger city link. VTU is cheaper, so choose it if fee matters more.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech VLSI

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech VLSI at VTU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want chip design or embedded systems work. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs and the NIRF PG two-year median pay is INR 4.9 LPA. That keeps the fee low against the pay. Check the EMI tile before you take a loan.
Should I take this seat if my PGCET rank is near the cutoff?▾
Take it only with a backup choice. The GMH seat closed at rank 8,182 in Karnataka PGCET round 1, and one close is not a guarantee. Put VTU in your list, but keep a safer option above it if your rank is close.
What job or pay can I expect after this course?▾
Expect electronics, embedded systems, VLSI support or IT services roles, not one fixed job title. NIRF PG two-year data shows INR 4.9 LPA median pay and 71% placement. Use the placement figure as a college-level guide, then ask the department for the latest VLSI recruiter list.
Who should take M.Tech VLSI at VTU?▾
Take it if you already like circuits, digital design and hardware coding. The course has 24 seats and is taught at the Belagavi postgraduate centre. A small seat count helps if you want closer department access. Check the syllabus once before you lock the choice.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want a broad software degree or a Bengaluru internship market. The course is narrow by design and Belagavi is smaller than Bengaluru. If you are not sure about VLSI, do not choose only because the fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs.
Is this course right for higher studies or research?▾
Yes, if you use the project year well. The department has a VLSI and embedded systems centre at Belagavi, and the course ends with project work. Keep your topic tied to chip design or embedded systems, and ask early which faculty member can guide it.
Should I wait one year for a better PGCET rank?▾
Wait only if you can improve a lot. The known close is rank 8,182, and a small change may still leave you near the edge. If you clear the cutoff range this year and can pay %s, taking the seat is usually the steadier move.
Is Belagavi right for VLSI internships?▾
It depends on how you work. Belagavi gives you the VTU department and labs, but it is not the biggest electronics hiring city. Use the department route for projects and internships. If you need daily company access, check the placement cell plan before you join.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
You need a BE or B.Tech in a listed electronics branch with 50%% marks, or 45%% for reserved category. Then use Karnataka PGCET or a valid GATE score. Fill KEA choices, pay the fee by the date given, and report with original marks cards.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess, the estimate is INR 3.37 Lakhs. The fee block above shows both totals and the semester conversion. Use the hostel toggle if you need the living cost before you plan a loan.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester across four semesters. The fee block shows INR 40,000 each semester and a one-time admission fee. If you need extra time, ask the fee office before the semester starts, not after the due date.
Which scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
Start with the scholarship calculator above. It lists SSP, Central Sector, EWS and OBC support, with awards from INR 40,000 to INR 1.40 Lakhs in this page. Most schemes need an income paper and category proof. Keep those papers ready before the portal opens.

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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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