SJCIT, Chikkaballapur M.Tech Structural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a BE or B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering, or a related branch, from a recognised university with at least 50% marks. A valid Karnataka PGCET score or a GATE score in the Civil Engineering paper is required. Students who qualified GATE are also eligible to apply for the AICTE PG Scholarship worth INR 12,400 per month during the first year of the M.Tech programme at SJCIT.

Ans. The Karnataka PGCET institution code for SJCIT M.Tech programmes is T865. Candidates should enter this code during option entry on the KEA counselling portal after the PGCET result is declared on July 8, 2026. The counselling is conducted online by the Karnataka Examinations Authority and includes document verification, option entry, and seat allotment rounds conducted in July and August 2026.

Ans. Yes, GATE-qualified students admitted to M.Tech Structural Engineering at SJCIT are eligible to apply for the AICTE PG Scholarship. The scholarship provides INR 12,400 per month for the duration of the first year and is renewed based on performance. The amount is disbursed directly to the student’s bank account. Given the total course fee of INR 1,28,000 for two years, students receiving this stipend effectively recover their full fees within a few months of enrolment.

Ans. Graduates of M.Tech Structural Engineering can pursue roles as structural design engineers, project engineers, or consultants in construction, infrastructure, and real estate firms. Public sector bodies such as KPWD, NHAI, BBMP, and government PSUs recruit M.Tech Civil graduates. Graduates may also pursue PhD programmes at NITK Surathkal, IIT Madras, or other universities. The autonomous curriculum at SJCIT aims to align with current industry practices in structural analysis and design software such as STAAD.Pro and ETABS.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Tech Structural Engineering programme at SJCIT is INR 1,28,000, split into INR 63,900 for the first year and INR 64,100 for the second year. The fee covers tuition and all institutional charges. Optional hostel accommodation costs INR 95,000 to INR 1,20,000 per year additionally. GATE-qualified students can offset this with the AICTE monthly stipend of INR 12,400, which significantly reduces the effective out-of-pocket cost.