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AIT Bangalore M.Tech Structural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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Total fees
INR 2.11 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7 LPA
campus average package
Cutoff
3,673
PGCET rank, General Home State
Placement stat
800+
offers reported by campus
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 Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering
Dr. AIT offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Structural Engineering course with 18 seats. The course is taught on campus over four semesters in the Civil Engineering department. The college has NAAC A+ grade, AICTE approval and NBA links, and NIRF placed it at 163 in engineering. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs and INR 3.71 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Karnataka PGCET or GATE, followed by KEA counselling. The General Home State seat closed at rank 3,673 in 2025. The campus average pay is INR 7 LPA, and the college reported 800+ offers.
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 2.11 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.71 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.37 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The college fee is paid across the two years. 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 1.37 Lakhs | INR 34,250 a semester, 4 semesters |
| College and exam fee | INR 73,680 | Paid across the course |
| 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 2.11 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.71 Lakhs | Full course |
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates
Mock allotment is set for 18 Sep 2026 and round 1 provisional allotment is set for 19 Sep 2026. Option entry closes on 18 Sep 2026. Keep your PGCET rank card and degree marks card ready for KEA steps.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 24 Apr 2026 to 20 Jun 2026 | Over |
| PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 to 24 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 24 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Document check | 1 Jul 2026 to 15 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Option entry, last date to apply | 11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Mock allotment | 18 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 provisional allotment | 19 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 final allotment | 22 Sep 2026 | Tentative |
| Seat fee payment | 24 Sep 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | 30 Sep 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility
You need a BE or B.Tech degree with 50% marks; reserved category students need 45%. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or a GATE score. If your degree marks fall short, KEA will not allot the seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or a linked branch |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved category students |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or GATE score |
| Seat route | KEA counselling for PGCET seats |
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your PGCET rank, GATE score and locked choices. You fill options, check allotment, pay the seat fee and report to the college. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET or GATE | Use the score accepted for M.Tech admission |
| 2. Finish KEA document check | Upload and show degree marks, category paper and ID |
| 3. Fill options | Put this course in the order you want |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the fee by the listed date |
| 5. Report | Bring originals for college document check |
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Cutoff
The General Home State seat closed at rank 3,673 and the General All India seat at rank 3,171 in 2025. These are Karnataka PGCET closing ranks for Structural Engineering. A rank near the close is not a sure seat.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Home State | 3,673 | PGCET, 2025 |
| General All India | 3,171 | PGCET, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,498 | PGCET, 2025 |
| SC | 6,290 | PGCET, 2025 |
| ST | 8,070 | PGCET, 2025 |
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Placements
The campus average pay is INR 7 LPA and the highest offer is INR 30 LPA. The college reported 800+ offers, 70+ companies and an 80% placed share. Core companies also visit, so structural students should track design, site and project roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 30 LPA |
| Placement rate | 80% |
| Companies | 70+ |
| Offers | 800+ |
| Core companies | 30+ |
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest listed help. The state and central schemes need income proof and the right category paper.
| 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 80,000 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 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Ranking
The college has NIRF rank 163 in engineering and NAAC A+ grade. It is affiliated to VTU and recognised by AICTE. NIRF uses data the college files each year, and NAAC grades the college on teaching and systems.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 163 |
| NAAC | 2025 | A+ |
| AICTE | 2025 | Approved |
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Course Structure
Semester 1 starts with advanced structural analysis and design. Semester 4 is mainly project and thesis work. You use lab work, modelling tools and guide meetings through the course.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Advanced structural analysis, concrete design and lab work |
| Semester 2 | Steel design, earthquake engineering and electives |
| Semester 3 | Electives, seminar and project planning |
| Semester 4 | Project work and thesis |
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel cost used here is INR 1.60 Lakhs for two years. Rooms are separate from tuition fee. The campus sits in Bengaluru, so students can reach design offices and project sites for visits.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 80,000 a year |
| Full hostel cost | INR 1.60 Lakhs |
| Campus | Bengaluru campus |
| Project access | City design offices and construction sites |
Should you pick M.Tech Structural Engineering at Dr. AIT?
This course suits students who like structural design and want civil engineering roles in Bengaluru.
Pick it if:
You want a structural role in Bengaluru: civil labs and city design offices make site visits easier during the project year.
You want a small PG batch: the 18 seats keep lab and guide access closer than big UG branches.
Your rank is near last year's close: the Home State close went to 3,673, so keep it high in option entry.
You want lower fees: INR 2.11 Lakhs is low against the INR 7 LPA pay figure used above.
Skip it if:
You want only software jobs: this course is for structural design, testing and site work, not coding placements.
You need many classmates: the approved intake is 18, so peer choice and project groups stay small.
You want a sure hostel seat: hostel cost is separate and rooms depend on college allotment.
You are below the cutoff range: a PGCET rank worse than 3,673 needs a safer option above it.
Counsellor's advice
If your PGCET rank is near 3,673, keep Dr. AIT high and add one safer option above it.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in BE or B.Tech. Reserved category students need 45%.
Branch fit: Civil Engineering or a linked engineering degree is the usual route.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET rank or GATE score is used for M.Tech seats.
Seat route: KEA counselling allots the PGCET seats after document check.
M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: M.Tech candidates take the KEA exam or use a GATE score.
Verify papers: KEA checks degree marks, category paper and identity proof before option entry.
Fill choices: List this college and course high if it is your first pick.
Pay seat fee: Pay by the listed date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for the college document check.
M.Tech Structural 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
24 Apr 2026 to 20 Jun 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Jun 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026 to 24 May 2026
PGCET M.Tech exam
The rank comes from this entrance exam unless you use GATE.
Over
24 Jun 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank card is needed for option entry.
Over
1 Jul 2026 to 15 Jul 2026
Document check
KEA checked degree marks, category paper and identity proof.
Confirmed
11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026
Option entry, last date to apply
Choices can be edited till 18 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
18 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Use it to check if your option order is right.
Confirmed
19 Sep 2026
Round 1 provisional allotment
The first real seat list is posted online.
Tentative
22 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
Download the order if this course is allotted.
Tentative
24 Sep 2026
Seat fee payment
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 24 Sep 2026.
Tentative
30 Sep 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals and the allotment letter to college.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Classes start
The college issues the joining list before classes start.
Tentative
Apr 2027
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected about one month after the exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Document check
Expected before option entry begins.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry, last date to apply
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Mock allotment
Expected before the real allotment list.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat fee payment
Expected within days of allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after fee payment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after college reporting is done.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural 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 34,250 a semester
INR 1.37 Lakhs
College and exam fee
Per year × 2, INR 36,840 a year
INR 73,680
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
Education loan EMI
INR 3,557
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
332%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,254
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
189%
average first-year pay INR 7 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Structural Engineering at Dr. AIT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
2,750 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2750 to 3,673: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 3,673: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
General · All India
2,380 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2380 to 3,171: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 3,171: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
OBC-NCL · Home State
3,350 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3350 to 4,498: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 4,498: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
OBC-NCL · All India
3,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3000 to 4,000: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 4,000: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
SC · Home State
4,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4700 to 6,290: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 6,290: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
SC · All India
4,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4200 to 5,600: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 5,600: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
ST · Home State
6,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6050 to 8,070: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 8,070: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
ST · All India
5,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5300 to 7,070: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 7,070: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
EWS · Home State
2,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2900 to 3,900: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 3,900: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
EWS · All India
2,650 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2650 to 3,550: almost there. Later rounds may still move.
Worse than 3,550: not this year. Try the next round or a safer option.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Trust the last round only as a guide. A rank near 3,673 needs this course high in the option list, with a safer option above it.
Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural 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 80,000
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 31 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 yearApply by 31 Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Dr. AIT fee office
The waiver reduces tuition fee after the certificate is checked.
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 60,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid for eligible OBC-NCL students after income proof is checked.
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.
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology M.Tech Structural Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.11 Lakhs
tuition + college fee
INR 2.50 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 7 LPA
campus average
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA more
INR 9 LPA
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INR 7.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 6.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
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INR 0.2 LPA more
Placement rateshare of batch placed
80%
latest batch
85%
5 points higher
90%
10 points higher
82%
2 points higher
78%
2 points lower
80%
Same placement
Closing rankPGCET, General Home State
3,673
PGCET, 2025
2,400
1,273 places tougher
1,800
1,873 places tougher
4,200
527 places easier
5,200
1,527 places easier
4,800
1,127 places easier
Seatsthis course
18
PGCET intake
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
24
6 more
18
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
332%
on INR 7 LPA
328%
4 points lower
317%
15 points lower
278%
54 points lower
283%
49 points lower
277%
55 points lower
In short
BMSCE has higher pay, but it costs more and its closing rank is tougher. If both allot, use your fee limit first; if only AIT allots, take this seat.
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RVCE pays more, but the cutoff is much tougher and the fee is higher. If your rank clears both, compare guide fit; if not, AIT is the reachable seat.
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MSRIT has a little higher pay and an easier close, but its fee is higher. If cost matters more, AIT stays stronger; if rank is the worry, keep MSRIT below it.
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BIT is easier to get and has more seats, but the pay is lower. If AIT allots, take it; keep BIT as the backup for later rounds.
In short
DSCE has similar seats and a slightly higher pay figure, but it costs more. If your family wants the lower fee, AIT is the cleaner choice.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Structural Engineering at Dr. AIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a civil design or site role and want to study in Bengaluru. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs, while the pay figure used above is INR 7 LPA. That makes the fee easier to recover than many private PG courses. Check the fee block before you take a loan.
Should I take this seat if my PGCET rank is near the closing rank?▾
Take it only with a backup option. The General Home State close printed above is 3,673, and a rank near that number can miss if choices change. Put Dr. AIT high in the option list, but keep one safer option above it if you cannot risk a later round.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You should expect structural design, site engineering, testing, project planning and construction roles. The college reports INR 7 LPA average pay and 30+ core companies on campus. If you want coding jobs only, this course is not the right pick. Use it for civil and structural work.
Who should pick this course at Dr. AIT?▾
Pick it if you already like civil engineering and want a small PG batch. The course has 18 seats, so guide access can be closer than large UG classes. Bengaluru also helps with design office visits and project exposure. Check the course structure before you join.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want software placements or a large campus peer group. This is a structural engineering course with design, lab and project work. The intake is 18, and hostel is a separate cost. If these points do not fit you, pick another course before paying the seat fee.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you use the project year well. Semester 4 is project and thesis work, and the department has a PG course approved since 2011. Talk to a guide early and choose a project topic linked to structural analysis, concrete, steel or earthquake design.
Is the Bengaluru location useful for this course?▾
Yes, it can help. Structural Engineering needs site visits, design office exposure and project contacts, and Bengaluru has those options. The page uses INR 80,000 a year for hostel and mess, so add living cost before you decide. City access helps only if you use it for projects.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
Yes, the fee is low against the pay figure used here. The no-hostel total is INR 2.11 Lakhs, and the average pay figure is INR 7 LPA. The ROI tile shows 332%. If you add hostel, the total becomes INR 3.71 Lakhs, so check both totals.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Write Karnataka PGCET or use a GATE score, then complete KEA document check. Fill Dr. AIT M.Tech Structural Engineering in your option list. If KEA allots the seat, pay the fee by the listed date and report with your original papers.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee without hostel is INR 2.11 Lakhs. With hostel and mess, the total used on this page is INR 3.71 Lakhs. The fee block shows the tuition fee, college fee and hostel toggle, so check that before you pay.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if your category and income match a listed scheme. The calculator includes NSP, state post-matric support, EWS waiver and OBC post-matric support. The largest shown help is INR 1.20 Lakhs when schemes combine. Keep income and category papers ready before applying.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the tuition fee is shown semester wise, so it is not due all at once. The full tuition fee is INR 1.37 Lakhs across four semesters. Ask the fee office before the seat fee date if your family needs a smaller payment plan.
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