17 Sep, 2026 KL University Admission 2027-28 begins. Apply by Dec 2 @kluniversity.in. University Entrance Exams are scheduled from Dec 3 to 7, 2026. Check details.
04 May, 2026 KL University Guntur M.Tech Vlsi Design Fee Structure 2026-2027 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.96 Lakhs.
KL University at Vaddeswaram, Guntur, offers M.Tech in VLSI Design as a two-year, full-time course over four semesters. It belongs to Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, which holds NAAC A++ and stands #35 in NIRF Engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.96 Lakhs, and INR 5.69 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You need 55% in B.Tech and a GATE, AP or TS PGECET or KL University entrance test score. A GATE or PGECET rank of 1 to 1,000 cuts the tuition fee by 75%. The M.Tech Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 8 LPA, and 39% of graduates were placed. The whole second year is a thesis.
The total fees with hostel is INR 5.69 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 2.96 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.80 Lakhs, or INR 70,000 a semester. You pay it at the start of each of the four semesters. The admission fee of INR 16,000 is paid once. The hostel fee is separate and you pay it only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.80 Lakhs | INR 70,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 16,000 | One time |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.68 Lakhs | INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, 2 years, non-AC room for four |
| Hostel registration | INR 5,000 | One time |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.96 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.69 Lakhs | Full course |
GATE 2027 registration is open till 27 Sep 2026. The KL University Phase 1 form closes on 2 Dec 2026, and classes for the 2027 batch are expected in Aug 2027. You apply to the college yourself, because GATE and PGECET only give you a score. The college then offers the seat and you pay the fee to keep it.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GATE 2027 registration, last date to apply | 2 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| KL University application, Phase 1 last date | 2 Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| KL University entrance test, Phase 1 | 3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| GATE 2027 exam | 6 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027 | Confirmed |
| GATE 2027 result and score | 19 Mar 2027 | Confirmed |
| AP PGECET exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Counselling and seat offer | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee and first semester fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need 55% marks in B.E or B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, IT or a related branch. You also need a score from GATE, AP or TS PGECET or the KL University entrance test. If your marks are below 55%, you cannot apply this year.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E or B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, IT or a related branch |
| Marks | 55% in the degree |
| Entrance score | GATE, AP or TS PGECET, or the KL University entrance test |
| Application fee | INR 1,000, not refunded |
The route has four steps: the form, the score, the counselling and the fee. You fill the college form online and pay the INR 1,000 fee. The college checks your marks and score and offers the seat. You pay the fee and report with your originals, or the seat goes to the next student.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the KL University form and pay INR 1,000 |
| 2. Get a score | Write GATE, AP or TS PGECET, or the KL University entrance test |
| 3. Counselling | The college checks your marks and score and offers the seat |
| 4. Pay and report | Pay the fee and bring your originals for the document check |
The minimum is 55% in B.Tech, and the college does not publish a closing rank for this course. A GATE or PGECET rank of 1 to 1,000 gets the biggest fee cut. So your rank decides how much you pay more than whether you get in.
| What counts | The bar |
|---|---|
| B.Tech marks to apply | 55% |
| GATE or PGECET rank for a 75% fee cut | 1 to 1,000 |
| GATE or PGECET rank for a 50% fee cut | 1,001 to 5,000 |
| Closing rank | Not published |
The M.Tech Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 8 LPA, and 39% of graduates took a job through placement. Another 102 graduates went for higher studies. These figures cover every M.Tech branch at the college, not VLSI alone. The college names chip companies such as Intel, Qualcomm and NVIDIA among its recruiters.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, Class of 2024 | INR 8 LPA |
| Median pay, Class of 2023 | INR 8.2 LPA |
| Graduates placed, Class of 2024 | 84 of 214, 39% |
| Went for higher studies, Class of 2024 | 102 |
| Recruiters named by the college | Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, AMD, Samsung, Broadcom, Synopsys, Texas Instruments |
The college cuts the tuition fee by 25% to 75%, which is INR 70,000 to INR 2.10 Lakhs over the course. The 75% cut goes to 80% in B.Tech or a GATE or PGECET rank of 1 to 1,000. Only one scholarship applies at a time. From year 2 you keep it only with 8.0 CGPA and no backlog.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| 75% tuition waiver | 80% or 7.9 CGPA in B.Tech, or a GATE or PGECET rank of 1 to 1,000 | INR 2.10 Lakhs over the course, you pay INR 17,500 a semester |
| 50% tuition waiver | 70% or 6.9 CGPA, or a rank of 1,001 to 5,000 | INR 1.40 Lakhs over the course, you pay INR 35,000 a semester |
| 25% tuition waiver | 60% or 6.4 CGPA, or a rank above 5,000 | INR 70,000 over the course, you pay INR 52,500 a semester |
The college stands #35 in NIRF Engineering 2025 and #150 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2025, with NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on data the college files every year. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #35 |
| Collegedunia Engineering ranking | 2025 | #150 |
| NAAC | Current grade | A++ |
Semester 1 and semester 2 hold the classes, and semester 3 and semester 4 are the thesis. Year 1 covers chip circuits, chip design tools, fabrication, analog design, low power design and chip testing, with two electives each semester.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | MOS circuit design, VLSI design automation, HDL and PLD architectures, IC fabrication, two electives |
| Semester 2 | Advanced analog IC design, low power VLSI circuits, VLSI system design, testing of VLSI circuits, two electives |
| Semester 3 and 4 | Thesis |
A non-AC room for four costs INR 1.34 Lakhs a year with mess, and an AC room for two costs INR 1.59 Lakhs. The one-time hostel registration is INR 5,000. You pay the hostel fee in three parts through the college portal.
| Room | Fee a year with mess |
|---|---|
| Non-AC, four to a room | INR 1.34 Lakhs |
| Non-AC, three to a room | INR 1.39 Lakhs |
| AC, two to a room | INR 1.59 Lakhs |
| AC deluxe, two to a room | INR 1.74 Lakhs |
This course suits students who want to design or test chips and can study for two years in a small town near Vijayawada.
These are the 2027 dates; a date marked Confirmed is official. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: GATE 2027 notice by IIT Madras and the KL University admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost at the 2026-27 fee, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: KL University fee and hostel fee pages for 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your B.Tech marks and your entrance score. The college publishes a minimum, not a closing rank, for this course.
No closing rank is published for this course, so a seat depends on the 55% rule and a valid score. Your rank matters most for how much fee you pay.
Answer two questions to see your tuition waiver. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Only one waiver applies at a time. The college gives the biggest one your marks or your rank earn, so the others are blocked.
Tap a college to see it next to KL University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank.
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