The M.Tech (Environmental Engineering) at Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Davanagere, is a two-year full-time postgraduate engineering programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. BIET holds NAAC A Grade accreditation and autonomous institution status since January 2024. The programme covers water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid waste management, environmental impact assessment, green building technologies, and environmental regulations across four semesters, with a compulsory research dissertation in the final semester. Admission is through GATE scores and the Karnataka PGCET (K. PGCET).
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the M.Tech (Environmental Engineering) programme at BIET Davanagere for 2026-27 are through GATE scores and K. PGCET (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) counselling. Management quota applications are accepted at bietdvg.edu.
Key Points
- M.Tech (Environmental Engineering) at BIET Davanagere is VTU-affiliated, AICTE-approved, and NAAC A Grade accredited.
- The curriculum covers water and wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid waste management, environmental impact assessment, green building technologies, and environmental regulations across four semesters with a final-semester research dissertation.
- Total fees are INR 1,70,000 for the two-year programme (INR 85,000 per year, 2025-26).
- Admission through GATE or K. PGCET; eligibility is BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline with minimum 50 percent marks.
- GATE-qualified students are eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.
BIET Davanagere M.Tech Environmental Engineering Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (2025-26) | INR 85,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | INR 1,70,000 |
- Per Collegedunia 2025-26 listing; confirm at bietdvg.edu.
- GATE-qualified students may apply separately for the AICTE PG Scholarship.
- Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.
BIET Davanagere M.Tech Environmental Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE 2026 Score Released | Mar 19, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 (M.Tech) Registration Closed | April 8, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 (M.Tech) Examination | May 23, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA PGCET Counselling and Seat Allotment | August 2026 |
| BIET Management Quota Applications | Open at bietdvg.edu |
| Classes Commence | August/September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| GATE 2026 | Oct 13, 2025 | Feb 7, Feb 08, Feb 14 and Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| K. PGCET | April 8, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
- GATE score holders: register KEA PGCET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
- K. PGCET: valid alternative to GATE for Karnataka government quota seats.
- Management quota: apply at bietdvg.edu with mark sheets.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognised university.
- A minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks in the qualifying degree is required (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates).
- A valid GATE score (preferred) or K. PGCET score is required for counselling-based admission; management quota applicants may apply directly at bietdvg.edu.
- Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination may apply provisionally, subject to submitting proof of passing before joining.
Admission Process
- Secure a valid GATE score or appear in K. PGCET for Karnataka quota M.Tech seats.
- Register for KEA PGCET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in after the K. PGCET result and select BIET Davanagere M.Tech (Environmental Engineering) in the preference list.
- Upon seat allotment, report to BIET Davanagere with the qualifying degree mark sheets, transfer certificate, GATE or K. PGCET scorecard, and caste or income certificate where applicable.
- Pay the prescribed semester fees and complete enrolment formalities at the BIET Davanagere postgraduate admissions office.
- Management quota applicants should apply directly at bietdvg.edu and pay the applicable fee upon selection.
✓ Opt for this if
- Civil engineering graduates targeting environmental consulting or EIA work
- Engineers seeking KSPCB, CPCB, or municipal corporation roles
- Karnataka students wanting affordable VTU-affiliated environmental PG
- Professionals in construction or infrastructure wanting green certification path
- Students interested in water treatment, waste management, or pollution control
✗ Skip if
- Students targeting software or IT engineering roles with no civil background
- Candidates expecting high placement packages from private sector companies
- Those preferring metro campuses with stronger industry linkages
- Students from non-civil or non-chemical engineering backgrounds
BIET Davanagere M.Tech Environmental Engineering Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| AICTE PG Scholarship | INR 12,400 per month | GATE-qualified students in AICTE-approved PG programmes; apply via AICTE portal |
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students with Karnataka domicile; apply via state scholarship portal after joining |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | As per scheme norms | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
- AICTE PG Scholarship: GATE-qualified students only; apply via AICTE portal.
- SC/ST Karnataka students: full tuition reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- NSP: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.
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