KL University Guntur M.Tech Vlsi Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Guntur, Andhra PradeshDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1980NAAC Grade A++

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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.

Total fees
INR 2.96 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 8 LPA
All M.Tech branches, Class of 2024
Cutoff
55% in B.Tech
Minimum marks to apply, plus a score
Placement rate
39%
M.Tech graduates placed, Class of 2024

About KL University M.Tech VLSI Design

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.

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.80 LakhsINR 70,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 16,000One time
Hostel and messINR 2.68 LakhsINR 1.34 Lakhs a year, 2 years, non-AC room for four
Hostel registrationINR 5,000One time
Total, no hostelINR 2.96 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 5.69 LakhsFull course

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
GATE 2027 registration, last date to apply2 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026Confirmed
KL University application, Phase 1 last date2 Dec 2026Confirmed
KL University entrance test, Phase 13 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026Confirmed
GATE 2027 exam6 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027Confirmed
GATE 2027 result and score19 Mar 2027Confirmed
AP PGECET examMay 2027Tentative
Counselling and seat offerJul 2027Tentative
Admission fee and first semester feeJul 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeB.E or B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, IT or a related branch
Marks55% in the degree
Entrance scoreGATE, AP or TS PGECET, or the KL University entrance test
Application feeINR 1,000, not refunded

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the KL University form and pay INR 1,000
2. Get a scoreWrite GATE, AP or TS PGECET, or the KL University entrance test
3. CounsellingThe college checks your marks and score and offers the seat
4. Pay and reportPay the fee and bring your originals for the document check

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Cutoff

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 countsThe bar
B.Tech marks to apply55%
GATE or PGECET rank for a 75% fee cut1 to 1,000
GATE or PGECET rank for a 50% fee cut1,001 to 5,000
Closing rankNot published

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median pay, Class of 2024INR 8 LPA
Median pay, Class of 2023INR 8.2 LPA
Graduates placed, Class of 202484 of 214, 39%
Went for higher studies, Class of 2024102
Recruiters named by the collegeIntel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, AMD, Samsung, Broadcom, Synopsys, Texas Instruments

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
75% tuition waiver80% or 7.9 CGPA in B.Tech, or a GATE or PGECET rank of 1 to 1,000INR 2.10 Lakhs over the course, you pay INR 17,500 a semester
50% tuition waiver70% or 6.9 CGPA, or a rank of 1,001 to 5,000INR 1.40 Lakhs over the course, you pay INR 35,000 a semester
25% tuition waiver60% or 6.4 CGPA, or a rank above 5,000INR 70,000 over the course, you pay INR 52,500 a semester

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF Engineering2025#35
Collegedunia Engineering ranking2025#150
NAACCurrent gradeA++

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Course Structure

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.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1MOS circuit design, VLSI design automation, HDL and PLD architectures, IC fabrication, two electives
Semester 2Advanced analog IC design, low power VLSI circuits, VLSI system design, testing of VLSI circuits, two electives
Semester 3 and 4Thesis

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Hostel and Campus

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.

RoomFee a year with mess
Non-AC, four to a roomINR 1.34 Lakhs
Non-AC, three to a roomINR 1.39 Lakhs
AC, two to a roomINR 1.59 Lakhs
AC deluxe, two to a roomINR 1.74 Lakhs

Should you pick M.Tech VLSI Design at KL University?

This course suits students who want to design or test chips and can study for two years in a small town near Vijayawada.

Pick it if:
You want a chip design job: the college names Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA and Texas Instruments among the companies that hire from this course.
You have a GATE or PGECET rank of 1 to 1,000: the college cuts 75% of your tuition fee, so you pay INR 17,500 a semester.
You want a long project: the whole second year is a thesis, after one year of classes on chip circuits, chip testing and low power design.
You plan to study further after this: more of the Class of 2024 went for higher studies than took a job through placement.
Skip it if:
You need a campus job: 39% of the M.Tech Class of 2024 got a job through placement, so start your own job search early.
You want to live in a chip design city: the campus is near Vijayawada, so most chip jobs mean moving to Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
You need the scholarship both years: from year 2 you keep it only with 8.0 CGPA and no backlog.
You will apply only after the GATE result: the Phase 1 form closes on 2 Dec 2026, so fill the college form before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
If your GATE or PGECET rank is 1 to 1,000, take this seat and claim the 75% waiver. If not, pay nothing until the college gives your scholarship in writing.
M.Tech VLSI Design Eligibility
Degree: B.E or B.Tech in ECE, EEE, CSE, IT or a related branch.
Marks: At least 55% in your degree.
Entrance score: A GATE score, an AP or TS PGECET rank, or the KL University entrance test.
Scholarship marks: 60% or 6.4 CGPA is the lowest mark that gets a tuition waiver.
M.Tech VLSI Design Admission Process
Apply online: Fill the KL University form and pay the INR 1,000 fee.
Get a score: Write GATE, AP or TS PGECET, or the KL University entrance test.
Counselling: The college checks your marks and score, then offers the seat.
Pay the fee: Pay the INR 16,000 admission fee and the first semester fee to keep the seat.
Report on campus: Bring your originals for the document check before classes start.

M.Tech VLSI Design Admission Dates 2027

These are the 2027 dates; a date marked Confirmed is official. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
2 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026
GATE 2027 registration, last date to apply
The last date without a late fee is 27 Sep 2026. With a late fee, forms close on 5 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
2 Dec 2026
KL University application, Phase 1 last date
Apply to the college yourself. GATE and PGECET only give you a score.
Confirmed
3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026
KL University entrance test, Phase 1
Write it if you have no GATE or PGECET score yet.
Confirmed
6 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027
GATE 2027 exam
The exam is held on six days in February.
Confirmed
19 Mar 2027
GATE 2027 result and score
Your GATE rank decides your scholarship at the college.
Tentative
May 2027
AP PGECET exam
Expected in the same month as the last few years.
Tentative
Jun 2027
AP PGECET result and rank
Expected a few weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Counselling and seat offer
The college checks your marks and score, then offers the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee and first semester fee
You pay INR 86,000 in all to keep the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Reporting and document check
The 2026 batch registered from 27 Jul 2026 to 8 Aug 2026. Bring your originals.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Classes for the 2026 batch started on 10 Aug 2026.
Tentative
Sep 2027
GATE 2028 registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Dec 2027
KL University application and entrance test, Phase 1
Expected in the first week of the month.
Tentative
Feb 2028
GATE 2028 exam
Expected on weekends in February.
Tentative
Mar 2028
GATE 2028 result and score
Expected about four weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Counselling and seat offer
Expected after the PGECET result.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Admission fee and first semester fee
Expected soon after the seat offer.
Tentative
Jul 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected in the last week of the month.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Classes start
Expected in the second week of the month.

Source: GATE 2027 notice by IIT Madras and the KL University admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Fees 2027

This is the full 2-year cost at the 2026-27 fee, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 70,000 a semester
INR 2.80 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 16,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, non-AC room for four
INR 2.68 Lakhs
Hostel registration
One time, in year 1
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 2.96 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.69 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 4,991
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
270%
median pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,597
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
141%
median pay INR 8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: KL University fee and hostel fee pages for 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a seat in M.Tech VLSI Design at KL University?

Pick your B.Tech marks and your entrance score. The college publishes a minimum, not a closing rank, for this course.

B.Tech marks
Entrance score
Yes, you can get in
You clear the 55% rule and hold a GATE score the college takes. Apply in Phase 1 and ask for your seat offer in writing. A rank of 1 to 1,000 also cuts your tuition fee by 75%.
Yes, you can get in
You clear the 55% rule and hold a PGECET rank the college takes. Apply in Phase 1 and ask for your seat offer in writing. A rank of 1 to 1,000 also cuts your tuition fee by 75%.
Yes, you can get in
You clear the 55% rule and hold a KL University entrance test score the college takes. Apply in Phase 1 and ask for your seat offer in writing. Your B.Tech marks then decide your scholarship.
Almost there
Your marks clear the 55% rule, but you still need a score. Fill the Phase 1 form by 2 Dec 2026 and write the KL University entrance test.
Not yet
The college asks for 55% in B.E or B.Tech. Below that you cannot apply this year, whatever your score.
Not yet
The college asks for 55% in B.E or B.Tech. Below that you cannot apply this year, whatever your score.
Not yet
The college asks for 55% in B.E or B.Tech. Below that you cannot apply this year, whatever your score.
Not yet
The college asks for 55% in B.E or B.Tech. Below that you cannot apply this year, whatever your score.
Not yet
The college asks for 55% in B.E or B.Tech. Below that you cannot apply this year, whatever your score.
Not yet
The college asks for 55% in B.E or B.Tech. Below that you cannot apply this year, whatever your score.
Not yet
The college asks for 55% in B.E or B.Tech. Below that you cannot apply this year, whatever your score.
Not yet
The college asks for 55% in B.E or B.Tech. Below that you cannot apply this year, whatever your score.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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.

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see your tuition waiver. Confirm the final amount with the college.

B.Tech marks
GATE or PGECET rank
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.

Only one waiver applies at a time. The college gives the biggest one your marks or your rank earn, so the others are blocked.

75% tuition waiver
INR 2.10 Lakhs
KL University
You pay INR 17,500 a semester instead of INR 70,000, if you keep 8.0 CGPA with no backlog.
Who qualifies: 80% or 7.9 CGPA in B.Tech, or a GATE or PGECET rank of 1 to 1,000Apply at admission, with your mark sheet and rank card
Not eligible on your answers
50% tuition waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
KL University
You pay INR 35,000 a semester instead of INR 70,000, if you keep 8.0 CGPA with no backlog.
Who qualifies: 70% or 6.9 CGPA, or a rank of 1,001 to 5,000Apply at admission, with your mark sheet and rank card
Not eligible on your answers
25% tuition waiver
INR 70,000
KL University
You pay INR 52,500 a semester instead of INR 70,000, if you keep 8.0 CGPA with no backlog.
Who qualifies: 60% or 6.4 CGPA, or a rank above 5,000Apply at admission, with your mark sheet and rank card
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.10 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 86,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.56 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 70,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.26 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.96 Lakhs

KL University M.Tech VLSI Design vs similar colleges

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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K L University (Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation)
Vaddeswaram, Guntur
Compared with
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
Compared with
SASTRA Deemed University
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Compared with
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research
Vadlamudi, Guntur
Compared with
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.96 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.74 Lakhs
INR 1.22 Lakhs less, 2025-26 fee
INR 2.98 Lakhs
INR 2,000 more
INR 2.10 Lakhs
INR 86,000 less, 2026 fee
Not published
Median payM.Tech, Class of 2024
INR 8 LPA
all branches
INR 6.6 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 2.5 LPA less
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 1.8 LPA less
INR 6 LPA
INR 2 LPA less
Placement rateM.Tech graduates placed
39%
Class of 2024
96%
57 points higher
61%
22 points higher
82%
43 points higher
59%
20 points higher
NIRF rankEngineering, 2025
#35
all India
#33
2 places higher
#40
5 places lower
#80
45 places lower
#67
32 places lower
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
270%
on INR 8 LPA
379%
109 points higher
185%
85 points lower
295%
25 points higher
Not published
In short
Kalasalingam costs INR 1.74 Lakhs for the course and placed more of its M.Tech batch, but its median pay is lower. If fee and a campus job matter most, take Kalasalingam; if the higher pay figure matters more, take KL University.
In short
SASTRA costs about the same and placed more of its M.Tech batch, but its median pay is INR 2.5 LPA lower. If pay matters most to you, keep KL University above SASTRA in your list.
In short
Vignan's costs INR 86,000 less and placed 82% of its M.Tech batch, but its median pay is lower. If the fee is your main worry, take Vignan's; if you want the higher pay figure, take KL University.
In short
Sathyabama does not publish its M.E VLSI fee, and its median pay is INR 2 LPA lower. If both colleges offer you a seat, take KL University unless Sathyabama shows you a lower fee in writing.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on KL University M.Tech VLSI Design

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is M.Tech VLSI Design at KL University worth the fee?
Yes, for most students who finish it. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.96 Lakhs and the M.Tech Class of 2024 had a median pay of INR 8 LPA, so one working year covers the fee. If you plan a loan, check the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
What job will I get after this course?
Most jobs from this course are in chip design, chip testing and embedded systems. The college names Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, AMD and Texas Instruments among its recruiters. Only 39% of the Class of 2024 took a job through placement, so build your own project work and apply to companies on your own too.
Should I take this seat if I have no GATE score?
Yes, if your B.Tech marks are 55% or more. The college also takes the AP or TS PGECET rank and its own entrance test, and the Phase 1 form closes on 2 Dec 2026. But without a good rank your fee cut depends on your B.Tech marks alone, so check the scholarship calculator above first.
Who should not take this course here?
Skip it if you need a sure campus job or want to live in a big chip design city while you study. Only 39% of the last M.Tech batch took a job through placement, and the campus is near Vijayawada, not Bengaluru or Hyderabad. If either of these matters more to you than the fee, look at your other offers first.
Is this course good for a PhD or research?
Yes, it suits students who want research. The whole second year is a thesis, and in the Class of 2024 more M.Tech graduates went for higher studies than took a job through placement. Pick a thesis guide in year 1 whose work matches the research area you want.
Should I wait a year for a better GATE rank?
Only if a better rank would move you into a bigger fee cut. A rank of 1 to 1,000 cuts the tuition fee by 75% and a rank of 1,001 to 5,000 cuts it by 50%. If your rank already gets the biggest cut you can reach, take the seat now, because a year of waiting also costs a year of pay.
Will I keep my scholarship in year 2?
Only if your grades stay high. From year 2 the college keeps the waiver only with 8.0 CGPA and no backlog, and one backlog ends it from the next semester. Plan your first year around the core chip subjects, because they carry most of the credits.
Is VLSI Design better than Embedded Systems at KL University for me?
Pick VLSI Design if you want to design or test chips, and Embedded Systems if you want to write code for devices. Both are two-year M.Tech courses at the same college. VLSI Design spends year 1 on chip circuits, fabrication and low power design, so choose it only if that work interests you.
Is the fee worth it if I pay it with a loan?
Yes, if you finish in two years and take a job. The full fee is INR 2.96 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.69 Lakhs with hostel and mess. At the median pay of INR 8 LPA, the loan EMI shown in the fee block is a small part of a monthly salary, but check it against your own plan.
How do I get admission to this course?
Fill the KL University form online and pay the INR 1,000 fee. You then need a GATE score, an AP or TS PGECET rank or the KL University entrance test score. The college checks your marks and score, offers the seat, and you pay the fee and report with your originals.
What is the full fee for the course?
The full two-year fee is INR 2.96 Lakhs without hostel, which is INR 70,000 a semester for four semesters plus the INR 16,000 admission fee. With hostel and mess in a non-AC room for four it comes to INR 5.69 Lakhs. The toggle in the fee block shows both.
Can I pay the fee in parts?
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the INR 2.80 Lakhs is never due at once. The hostel fee is paid in three parts each year through the college portal. Ask the fee office before the semester starts if you need a different plan.

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