The M.Tech (Embedded Systems & Computing) at The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysore, is a two-year full-time postgraduate programme at one of Karnataka’s oldest autonomous engineering institutions, established in 1946 under VTU. The curriculum covers embedded system design, real-time operating systems, VLSI design, IoT architectures, hardware-software co-design, FPGA prototyping, and edge computing applications, equipping graduates for embedded systems engineer, firmware developer, and IoT solutions engineer roles in semiconductor, consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial automation companies. NIE holds NAAC B++ accreditation and ranks 198 in Collegedunia’s 2026 engineering rankings.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the M.Tech Embedded Systems 2026-27 batch at NIE Mysore are through Karnataka PGCET (K.PGCET) via KEA for government-quota seats. A valid GATE score in a relevant paper is required. Apply through KEA at kea.kar.nic.in.
Key Points
- Two-year full-time M.Tech in Electronics and Computer Engineering at VTU-affiliated autonomous NIE Mysore, established 1946.
- Admission through Karnataka PGCET (K.PGCET) via KEA; valid GATE score required for government-quota seats.
- AICTE-approved M.Tech (Embedded Systems & Computing) at NIE Mysore, VTU-affiliated.
- NAAC B++ accredited; ranks 198 in Collegedunia’s 2026 engineering rankings; NIRF Engineering 2025: 151-200 band.
NIE Mysore M.Tech Embedded Systems Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (PGCET Government Quota) | INR 99,500 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Charges Separate) | INR 1,99,000 |
- Government-quota fee shown; management-quota fees are higher.
- Total is for two years; hostel charges separate.
- GATE-qualified government-quota students may be eligible for AICTE PG scholarship.
- Confirm current fee at nie.ac.in before applying.
NIE Mysore M.Tech Embedded Systems Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| GATE 2026 Exam | Feb 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026 |
| GATE 2026 Result | Mar 19, 2026 |
| K.PGCET 2026 Registration | Mar 23 to Apr 8, 2026 |
| K.PGCET 2026 Exam (M.Tech/M.E.) | May 23, 2026 |
| K.PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 (tentative) |
| NIE M.Tech Admission / Reporting | As per KEA counselling schedule; check nie.ac.in |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| GATE 2026 | Feb 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026; gate2026.iitr.ac.in |
| K.PGCET 2026 (M.Tech) | May 23, 2026; kea.kar.nic.in |
- K.PGCET government quota: register at kea.kar.nic.in.
- GATE score required for government-quota M.Tech seats.
- Confirm seat availability and current fee at nie.ac.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.E./B.Tech (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (B.E./B.Tech in ECE, Computer Science, ISE, EEE, or equivalent) with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate (45 percent for SC/ST/Category-I candidates).
- A valid GATE score in an appropriate paper is required for government-quota seats via Karnataka PGCET (K.PGCET) counselling at kea.kar.nic.in. Management-quota direct admission is available through NIE at nie.ac.in.
Admission Process
- Step 1: Appear for GATE 2026 in a relevant paper (exam Feb 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026; result Mar 19, 2026).
- Step 2: Register for K.PGCET 2026 at kea.kar.nic.in (registration Mar 23 to Apr 8, 2026; exam May 23, 2026).
- Step 3: Check K.PGCET result (July 8, 2026 (tentative)) and register for KEA centralised counselling; select NIE Mysore and the preferred M.Tech specialisation during choice-filling.
- Step 4: Accept the seat allotment and download the provisional allotment letter from kea.kar.nic.in.
- Step 5: Report to NIE Mysore with B.E./B.Tech mark sheets, transfer certificate, GATE scorecard, K.PGCET rank card, and category certificate (if applicable).
- Step 6: Pay the first-year fee and complete admission formalities at nie.ac.in.
✓ Opt for this if
- ECE/CSE/EEE engineers targeting embedded systems and IoT roles
- Candidates wanting FPGA, RTOS, and hardware-software co-design skills
- Students seeking GATE-eligible AICTE scholarship at NIE Mysore
- Karnataka engineers wanting affordable PGCET M.Tech at a NAAC B++ college
- Candidates targeting semiconductor, consumer electronics, or automotive sectors
✗ Skip if
- Candidates seeking pure software or web development careers
- Students without ECE/CSE/EEE engineering background
- Candidates expecting Bangalore-centric or metro placement geography
- Students looking for MBA or management-oriented programmes
NIE Mysore M.Tech Embedded Systems Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST candidates; ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 20,000/year | Merit students, family income below INR 8,00,000/year; scholarships.gov.in |
| AICTE PG Scholarship (GATE) | INR 12,400/month | GATE-qualified M.Tech students admitted under government quota; aicte-india.org |
| Karnataka OBC/BC Scholarship | Variable by category | Karnataka domicile OBC/BC candidates; scholarships.gov.in |
- GATE-qualified M.Tech students may be eligible for AICTE PG scholarship.
- SC/ST fee reimbursement at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.
- NSP scholarship for merit students; check scholarships.gov.in.
- Confirm current scholarships at nie.ac.in.
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