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AIT Bangalore M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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07 Oct, 2026 AIT Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 2363-8433 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 2.10 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
latest campus report
Cutoff
6,907
PGCET rank, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
80%
latest campus report
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 VLSI Design and Embedded Systems
Dr. AIT offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #292 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2025 and Not ranked in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.10 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.70 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General General Merit seat closed at rank 6,907 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed.
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Fees
The full course costs INR 2.10 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.70 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.10 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 2.10 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | 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 2.10 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.70 Lakhs | Full course |
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 19 Sep 2026. Round 1 allotment comes on Sep 2026. Reporting starts on Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 24 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 19 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 allotment | 19 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Eligibility
You need a B.E or B.Tech in ECE, EEE, Electronics or an allied branch with 50% marks; 45% for reserved categories. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank from any session. GATE-qualified students can also use the KEA route.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | B.E or B.Tech in a relevant electronics branch |
| Class 12 marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved Karnataka categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit published |
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 6,907 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for General Merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 6,907 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 80% of its batch at an average of INR 6 LPA. The median is INR 5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 29.48 LPA. VLSI, embedded and IT services companies hire this specialisation on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 29.48 LPA |
| Batch placed | 80% |
| Recruiters | VLSI, embedded and IT services companies, on campus |
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs 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 2 Lakhs 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 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Ranking
The college stands #292 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking and Not ranked 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 M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #292 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | Not ranked |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Course Structure
Year 1 has advanced digital design, devices and embedded basics. Year 2 has dissertation work and chip design lab. You study one specialisation from semester 1, with labs from the first semester. Electives focus on CMOS, ASIC, FPGA and embedded systems.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Advanced digital design, devices and embedded basics |
| Year 2 | Digital CMOS, HDL, FPGA and embedded systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, VLSI design, FPGA and embedded systems |
| Year 4 | Dissertation work and chip design lab |
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems 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 VLSI Design and Embedded Systems at Dr. AIT?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are General Merit, so a rank that misses the Sponsored list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the specialisation-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from semester 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the JEE Advanced result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this specialisation if round 1 gives it to you on a General Merit rank. If you are Sponsored and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in B.E or B.Tech in a relevant electronics branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Sponsored seats.
General Merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and specialisation high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems 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 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
30 Apr 2026
PGCET fee payment, last date
You needed the paid form before the admit card.
Over
15 May 2026
PGCET admit card
You carried this card to the test centre.
Over
23 May 2026
PGCET M.Tech exam
The exam score made your M.Tech rank.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
KEA used this rank for the seat list.
Over
18 Sep 2026
Round 1 seat matrix
The college and course seats were listed before allotment.
Over
19 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Students checked the trial result before changing options.
Confirmed
19 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
Option modification
You can change college choices until 22 Sep 2026.
Tentative
Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The final allotment letter comes online after option edits.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals and the KEA admission order.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The college gives the class timetable after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as the last cycle.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET admit card
Expected before the M.Tech exam.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected after KEA checks the answer key.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 seat matrix
Expected before students lock options.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry and choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected within a few days of allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected after the first allotment fee step.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting is done.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 and Dr. AIT admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems 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.
PGCET programme fee
Full course, as published
INR 2.10 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in semester 1
INR 0
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 3,541
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
286%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,240
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
162%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Dr. AIT fee notice and KEA PGCET. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you VLSI at Dr. AIT?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General Merit
3,289 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
3,290 to 6,907: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Above 6,907: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Sponsored
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General Merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Sponsored
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General Merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Sponsored
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General Merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Sponsored
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · General Merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Sponsored
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems 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 1 Lakh
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 75,000
Dr. AIT
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 60,000
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.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.10 Lakhs
PGCET programme fee
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
80%
latest report
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70%
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65%
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75%
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82%
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Closing rankPGCET rank, General
6,907
Round 2, 2025
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
286%
on INR 6 LPA
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AMC has fewer seats and lower pay, but the closing rank is easier. If this page college allots you a seat, take it before AMC.
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CMRIT has more seats and an easier close, but its fee is higher and pay is lower. Keep it below this page college if VLSI is your goal.
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NMIT is slightly cheaper and pays a little more, but its close is tougher. If both allot you a seat, compare travel and lab fit before paying.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Dr. AIT M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded Systems at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.10 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6 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 General Merit seat closed at rank 6,907 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 VLSI, embedded and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA, the median was INR 5 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this specialisation 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 semester 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before semester 3, but the electives in semester 3 and 4 cover CMOS, ASIC, FPGA and embedded systems, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in semester 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 specialisation change after semester 1 if you want a sibling specialisation.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 80% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6 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 specialisation better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick VLSI if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. VLSI 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 VLSI, the specialisation change after semester 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take Karnataka PGCET or use a valid GATE score, then fill this college in KEA option entry. 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 2-year fee is INR 2.10 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.70 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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