HMS Institute of Technology Tumkur M.Tech Thermal Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, HMS Institute of Technology is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. VTU is a state university with University Grants Commission (UGC) recognition. The M.Tech Thermal Engineering degree from HMSIT is valid for engineering employment, doctoral study eligibility, and teaching positions in AICTE-approved colleges requiring a postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Tech Thermal Engineering programme at HMSIT is INR 1,37,000 for the complete duration. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and charged separately from the programme fee. Eligible students may apply for Karnataka ePass scholarships of up to INR 60,000 per year, the AICTE Pragati Scholarship for girl students, or central government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal to partially fund the programme.

Ans. Admission to M.Tech Thermal Engineering at HMSIT is through Karnataka PGCET (M.Tech/M.E) conducted by KEA, or through a valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering. The Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam was held on 24 May 2026, and results are expected on 8 July 2026. GATE 2026 results were declared in March 2026. Candidates with a valid GATE score may apply for counselling through the KEA portal alongside PGCET-qualified candidates.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles as Thermal Engineers, HVAC Design Engineers, Energy Auditors, Combustion Engineers, Power Plant Engineers, and Refrigeration System Designers. Karnataka’s automotive, aerospace, and power generation industries in Bengaluru and Tumkur offer positions for thermal engineering postgraduates. Graduates may also qualify for assistant professor positions in engineering colleges and can appear for doctoral programmes at reputed institutions in thermal and energy systems research.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BE or B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or equivalent from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks. A valid Karnataka PGCET (M.Tech) score or a current GATE score in Mechanical Engineering is required for admission counselling. Final-year BE/B.Tech students who meet the percentage condition at the time of joining are eligible to apply provisionally through the KEA portal.

Ans. Yes, candidates holding a valid GATE score in Mechanical Engineering are eligible to apply for M.Tech Thermal Engineering at HMSIT. Karnataka PGCET counselling managed by KEA accepts both PGCET scores and GATE scores for M.Tech admissions. Candidates should register on the KEA counselling portal after the PGCET M.Tech result is declared, complete document verification, and fill preferences on the KEA portal, following the same process as PGCET-qualified candidates.