What is the entrance exam for B.Tech admission at GVP Visakhapatnam?

B.Tech admission at GVP Visakhapatnam for state quota seats (67% Category A) uses AP EAPCET, conducted by APSCHE. Register at sche.ap.gov.in when AP EAPCET 2027 registration opens (expected February 2027). Management quota seats (33% Category B) are filled directly by the college. PCM at 10+2 is mandatory for all B.Tech routes.

What is the B.Tech fee at GVP Visakhapatnam?

The total fee for B.Tech at GVP Visakhapatnam is INR 3,85,600 for the 4-year programme across all five specialisations (CSE, CSE AI and ML, ECE, Civil, Mechanical). This fee is subject to revision for the 2027-31 batch. Contact the college for exact fee details.

How does MBA admission work at GVP Visakhapatnam?

MBA admission at GVP Visakhapatnam is through AP ICET (APSCHE counselling) for state quota seats. Register for AP ICET 2027 at sche.ap.gov.in (expected February 2027), appear for the exam in May 2027, and participate in APSCHE MBA counselling. Management quota seats are filled directly by GVP College. Total MBA fee is INR 1,28,760.

Which B.Tech specialisations are available at GVP Visakhapatnam?

GVP Visakhapatnam offers B.Tech in five specialisations: Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), CSE with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. All have a 4-year total fee of INR 3,85,600.

What is the eligibility for MCA at GVP Visakhapatnam?

Candidates need a Bachelors degree with Mathematics at the 10+2 or degree level, and a minimum of 50% marks. MCA admission is through AP ICET 2027 for state quota seats and management quota for direct seats. Total MCA fee is INR 1,30,800 for the programme.

Does GVP Visakhapatnam have scholarships for B.Tech students?

Yes. SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority, and EWS students in the AP state quota (Category A) seats may be eligible for the Andhra Pradesh Jagananna Vidya Deevena fee reimbursement scheme and AP post-matric scholarships. Apply through epass.apcfss.in after admission. Central Sector Scholarship is also available at scholarships.gov.in for eligible candidates.

Is there a hostel at GVP Visakhapatnam?

Hostel availability details are not confirmed in the colleges public information. Contact the GVP Visakhapatnam admissions office at gvpcdpgc.edu.in or call the college directly for hostel facility and fee information for the 2027 batch.

When do B.Sc or B.Com applications open at GVP Visakhapatnam for 2027?

B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, and BCA applications at GVP Visakhapatnam are expected to open in May 2027 (Tentative). These programmes are direct merit-based and do not require AP EAPCET or any centralised exam. Monitor gvpcdpgc.edu.in for exact announcement dates.

Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses, School of Engineering Visakhapatnam M.Tech Structural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Visakhapatnam, Andhra PradeshEstd 1989 Andhra University Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam NAAC Grade A

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Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses, School of Engineering Visakhapatnam Latest Updates and News

01 Oct, 2026 AP PGECET Phase 1 Counselling 2026 registration & option entry deadlines have been extended to Oct 1 & 4, respectively, @cap.apcfss.in. Allotment now on Oct 9, 2026. Read News.

28 Sep, 2026 GATE 2027 registration is ongoing @goaps.iitm.ac.in. The registration deadline has been extended to Oct 5, 2026. GATE 2027 will be held between Feb 6 & 21, 2027. Read News.

Total fees

INR 1.51 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 5 LPA

NIRF PG 2023 to 2024

Cutoff

951

AP PGECET, Round 2 2024

Placement rate

100%

PG batch placed in NIRF

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 degree 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 PG stay 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 GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering

GVP Degree and PG Courses offers this two-year, full time M.Tech Structural Engineering course. It has 12 seats through GATE and AP PGECET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters by the Civil Engineering department. The college is autonomous, affiliated to Andhra University and has NAAC A grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.51 Lakhs, paid yearly, and INR 2.81 Lakhs with PG stay and mess. The General seat closed at rank 951 in AP PGECET round 2 of 2024. The PG batch in the NIRF data had a median pay of INR 5 LPA and 100% placement.

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees

The full course costs INR 1.51 Lakhs without hostel and INR 2.81 Lakhs with PG stay and mess. The tuition fee is INR 1.51 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once every year, two times in all. The PG stay and mess cost is separate. Check the college office before you pay because hostel seats and local PG rooms can change.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 1.51 Lakhs	INR 75,700 a year, 2 years
PG stay and mess	INR 1.30 Lakhs	INR 65,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 1.51 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 2.81 Lakhs	Full course

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates

Counselling registration closed on 1 Oct 2026. Certificate check ends on 3 Oct 2026, web options close on 4 Oct 2026 and classes start on 12 Oct 2026. APSCHE allots seats through online counselling. Keep the rank card, degree marks and caste or income papers ready before reporting.

Event	Date	Status
AP PGECET application, last date to apply	6 Feb 2026 to 1 Apr 2026	Over
AP PGECET Civil Engineering exam	29 Apr 2026	Over
AP PGECET result and rank	14 May 2026	Over
Counselling registration and fee payment	16 Sep 2026 to 1 Oct 2026	Over
Certificate verification	19 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Web options entry	23 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Option change	5 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Seat allotment	9 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Self joining and college reporting	10 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Classes start	12 Oct 2026	Confirmed

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility

You need a B.Tech degree from a recognised university. You also need a valid GATE score or AP PGECET rank. AICTE rules decide the degree needed first. APSCHE reads your exam rank and category papers during counselling. If your degree papers are not ready by reporting, ask the Admission Cell before locking choices.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	B.Tech from a recognised university as per AICTE
Entrance exam	GATE or AP PGECET
Subject route	Civil Engineering route for Structural Engineering
Reservation papers	Category and income papers where claimed

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process

APSCHE allots the seat through GATE and AP PGECET counselling. You register, pay the processing fee, upload papers, enter options and wait for allotment. After allotment, you self join online and report to the college. If you miss the reporting date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
Write exam	Use GATE or AP PGECET for the Civil Engineering paper
Register	Pay the counselling fee and upload papers
Fill choices	Choose college code GVPT1 and Structural Engineering
Seat allotment	Download the allotment order if you get the seat
Report	Self join online and bring originals to the college

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 951 in round 2 of 2024. The SC seat closed near rank 203 and the OBC seat near rank 477 in published AP PGECET data. These are counselling ranks, so a lower rank is stronger. Keep the course high if your rank is near 951.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
General	951	AP PGECET Round 2, 2024
OBC	477	AP PGECET Round 1, 2025 data
SC	203	AP PGECET Round 1, 2025 data
ST	700	AP PGECET Round 1, 2025 data

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Placements

The PG batch in NIRF placed 3 of 3 students at a median pay of INR 5 LPA. The earlier PG batch placed 3 of 7 students at INR 4.25 LPA. Civil department records show structural, site and design roles. You should also prepare for design software and site work.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 5 LPA
Batch placed	100%
Students placed	3 of 3
Older median pay	INR 4.25 LPA
Known roles	Structural Engineer, Site Engineer, Designer

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee from INR 40,000 to INR 1.51 Lakhs. The full fee cover is the biggest help for eligible students. GATE students can also check the AICTE stipend rules. Keep income, caste, rank and bank papers ready before applying.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
AP post-matric fee help	SC or ST with income papers	INR 1.11 Lakhs
Central Sector Scheme	Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs	INR 40,000
EWS fee help	EWS with income papers	INR 1.11 Lakhs
OBC post-matric fee help	OBC-NCL with income papers	INR 1.11 Lakhs

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Ranking

The NIRF data code is IR-E-C-24008 and the NAAC grade is A. AICTE approval is the key course check. Use the grade and approval status with the fee, seats and placement data.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	Current cycle	A grade
NIRF engineering data	2025	IR-E-C-24008
AICTE	Current approval	Approved

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Course Structure

The course has four semesters and a project in the final year. The first year carries advanced structural analysis, concrete design and labs. The second year moves to electives and project work. Ask the department which electives are offered before you choose.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Advanced structural analysis, concrete design, structural labs
Year 2	Electives, seminar and project work

Should you pick M.Tech Structural Engineering at GVP Degree and PG Courses?

This course suits civil graduates who want structural design roles and can study in Visakhapatnam for two years.

Pick it if:

You want design and site roles: Civil placement records list Structural Engineer, Site Engineer and Designer roles for this department.

You have a strong AP PGECET rank: the General seat closed at 951, so rank strength matters more than marks alone.

You want a small PG batch: the course has 12 seats, so project guidance can be easier to get.

Your fee budget is tight: the full course fee is INR 1.51 Lakhs before PG stay and mess.

Skip it if:

You want large company hiring: core civil PG hiring is smaller, so many roles are design office or site roles.

You need high first salary: the PG median pay is INR 5 LPA, so compare it with your loan cost.

You need boys hostel certainty: the college page shows a girls hostel, while many students use local PG rooms.

You miss web options: APSCHE closes options on 4 Oct 2026, and late choice entry can cost the seat.

Counsellor's advice

Take it if you want structural design and your rank is near the closing rank. If you want a bigger salary jump, compare GATE options first.

M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility▾

Degree needed: B.Tech from a recognised university as per AICTE.

Exam needed: GATE or AP PGECET rank in the matching paper.

Subject route: Civil Engineering background fits the Structural Engineering course.

Category papers: Bring caste, income and residence papers if you claim a reserved seat.

M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process▾

Write exam: Use GATE or AP PGECET for the Civil Engineering route.

Register online: Pay the AP PGECET counselling fee and upload your papers.

Fill choices: Choose GVPT1 and M.Tech Structural Engineering before the last date.

Accept allotment: Download the order, self join online and pay the needed fee.

Report to college: Bring originals for document check or you lose the seat.

M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

6 Feb 2026 to 1 Apr 2026

AP PGECET registration, last date to apply

Last date to apply was 1 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken after this.

Over

29 Apr 2026

AP PGECET Civil Engineering exam

Civil Engineering was the paper used for this course.

Over

14 May 2026

AP PGECET result and rank

The rank card is the main paper used in counselling.

Over

16 Sep 2026 to 1 Oct 2026

Counselling registration and fee payment

Registration and processing fee payment closed on 1 Oct 2026.

Confirmed

19 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026

Certificate verification

Uploaded certificates must be checked by 3 Oct 2026.

Confirmed

23 Sep 2026 to 4 Oct 2026

Web options entry

Choose GVPT1 and this course before 4 Oct 2026.

Confirmed

5 Oct 2026

Option change

This is the last day to change your options.

Confirmed

9 Oct 2026

Seat allotment

Download the allotment order if the seat is given.

Confirmed

10 Oct 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Self joining and college reporting

Self join online and report to the college by 14 Oct 2026.

Confirmed

12 Oct 2026

Classes start

Classes start while final reporting is still closing.

Tentative

Feb 2027 to Apr 2027

AP PGECET registration, last date to apply

Expected from the same months as 2026.

Tentative

Apr 2027

AP PGECET Civil Engineering exam

Expected in the same month as the 2026 paper.

Tentative

May 2027

AP PGECET result and rank

Expected about two weeks after the exam.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Counselling registration and fee payment

Expected in the same month as 2026.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Certificate verification

Uploaded papers are expected to be checked online.

Tentative

Sep 2027 to Oct 2027

Web options entry

Choose college and course before the last date.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Seat allotment

The allotment order is expected online.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Self joining and college reporting

Report with original papers after allotment.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Classes start

Expected after reporting begins.

Source: APSCHE AP PGECET schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG stay and mess.

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 75,700 a year

INR 1.51 Lakhs

Add PG stay + mess

PG stay and mess

Per year × 2, INR 65,000 a year

INR 1.30 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.51 Lakhs

2 years · tuition fee, PG stay not added

Total course fee

INR 2.81 Lakhs

2 years · tuition fee + PG stay and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 2,553

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

330%

median first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 4,745

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

178%

median first-year pay INR 5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: institute admission fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Structural Engineering at GVP Degree and PG Courses?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's AP PGECET ranks.

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

GVP Degree and PG Courses M.Tech Structural Engineering vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to GVP Degree and PG Courses. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 1.51 Lakhs

tuition fee

INR 1.80 Lakhs

INR 29,000 more

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INR 2 Lakhs

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Median payNIRF or latest batch

INR 5 LPA

NIRF PG data

INR 5.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

INR 5 LPA

Same pay

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA less

INR 4.8 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA less

INR 4.6 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA less

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

100%

NIRF PG data

90%

10 points lower

85%

15 points lower

80%

20 points lower

88%

12 points lower

82%

18 points lower

Closing rankAP PGECET, General

951

Round data

700

251 places tougher

900

51 places tougher

1100

149 places easier

800

151 places tougher

1000

49 places easier

Seatsthis course

approved intake

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Same seats

6 more

Same seats

6 more

ROImedian pay vs full fee

330%

on INR 5 LPA

306%

24 points lower

439%

109 points higher

225%

105 points lower

400%

70 points higher

329%

1 points lower

In short