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SJCE Mysore M.Tech Environmental Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
SJCE Mysore Latest Updates and News
07 Oct, 2026 SJCE Mysore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 1621-9725 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
07 Apr, 2026 SJCE Mysore Fee Structure 2026 is out for M.Tech Environmental Engineering programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.37 Lakhs.
Total fees
INR 1.31 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2.5 LPA
latest published batch
Cutoff
8,826
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 1 2025
Placement rate
60%
placement rate, latest batch
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to course work
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?Cutoff ranges by category and route
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 SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering
SJCE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Environmental Engineering with 14 seats through KEA counselling and GATE preference. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands #348 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #201 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.31 Lakhs, published for the full course, and INR 2.81 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling after registration. GATE qualified students get first preference. The General seat closed at rank 8,826 in round 1 of 2025. The older department disclosure listed INR 2.5 LPA average pay, and the latest placement rate is not published.
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 1.31 Lakhs without hostel and INR 2.81 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.31 Lakhs of that. You pay the academic fee across four semesters. There is no separate admission fee in this estimate. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.50 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.31 Lakhs | INR 32,750 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.50 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.31 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.81 Lakhs | Full course |
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. Karnataka PGCET registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 12 Oct 2026 and classes start on 20 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam or merit route | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA merit list and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering Eligibility
The table asks for 50% for General and 45% for reserved Karnataka categories. You need BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch. You also need KEA registration or a valid GATE score.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| BE or B.Tech subjects | a relevant engineering degree |
| BE or B.Tech marks | 50% for General and 45% for reserved Karnataka categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No age limit is listed in the KEA bulletin |
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering 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 | Register on KEA; Environmental Engineering uses degree marks when KEA does not hold a subject test |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high in KEA option entry if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the KEA fee and follow the post allotment schedule |
| 4. Report | Bring degree marks cards and the KEA allotment letter |
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 8,826 and the OBC-NCL seat at 3,900 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 8,826 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 3,900 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 1, 2025 |
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 60% of its batch at an average of INR 2.5 LPA. The median is INR 2.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 2.5 LPA. Water, waste and environment firms hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 2.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 2.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 2.5 LPA |
| Batch placed | 60% |
| Recruiters | Water, waste and environment firms, on campus |
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 30,000 to INR 60,000 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 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in BE or B.Tech | 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 30,000 over the course |
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering Ranking
The college stands #348 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking and #201 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 B.Tech ranking | 2026 | #348 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #201 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Environmental chemistry, microbiology and water treatment |
| Year 2 | Air quality, water treatment and waste systems |
| Year 3 | Environmental impact, remote sensing and advanced treatment electives |
| Year 4 | Industry training, project phase 1 and project phase 2 |
SJCE M.Tech Environmental Engineering 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 year 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 Environmental Engineering at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
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 BE or B.Tech in this state: half the seats are Karnataka, so a rank that misses the Open category list can still get in.
You want water and waste work, not only site visits: the department works on water, waste and air projects with public bodies.
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 year 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 branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka rank. If you are Open category and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech Environmental Engineering Eligibility▾
BE or B.Tech marks: 75% in a relevant engineering degree. 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 Open category seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed BE or B.Tech in this state.
M.Tech Environmental Engineering 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 branch 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 Environmental Engineering Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam or merit route
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
KEA merit list and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
12 Jul 2026 to 20 Jul 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 20 Jul 2026.
Over
30 Aug 2026
Round 1 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
4 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 4 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam or merit route
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
KEA merit list and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Environmental Engineering Fees 2027
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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 32,750 a semester
INR 1.31 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 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 75,000 a year
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,209
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
191%
average first-year pay INR 2.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,738
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
89%
average first-year pay INR 2.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you a seat at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
8,826 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
8,827 to 9,708: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 9,708: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Open category
6,178 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,179 to 6,795: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,795: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
3,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,901 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 · Open category
2,730 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,731 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 · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · Open category
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · Open category
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 · Open category
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch 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 1 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Environmental 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 60,000
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 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 BE or B.TechApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering
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 30,000
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.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Environmental Engineering vs similar colleges
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.31 Lakhs
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
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latest published batch
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Closing rankKarnataka PGCET CRL, General
8,826
Round 1, 2025
9,400
574 places easier
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
191%
on INR 2.5 LPA
170%
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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only SJCE, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below SJCE in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SJCE gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses SJCE in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SJCE allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering M.Tech Environmental Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Tech CSE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.31 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 2.5 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 Karnataka seat closed at rank 8,826 in round 1 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 product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 2.5 LPA, the median was INR 2.5 LPA and 60% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch 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 year 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 year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 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 branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 60% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 2.5 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 year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE 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 CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. 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 1.31 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.81 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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