GITAM University Bengaluru M.Tech Vlsi Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Tech VLSI Design at GITAM Bengaluru is INR 2,62,000 for the two-year programme, at INR 1,31,000 per year. A 3% discount applies on full first-year payment. Fees may increase 5-8% in Year 2. Hostel charges are separate; verify at gitam.edu. GATE-qualified students are additionally eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month, which effectively offsets the programme fee.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech / B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60 percent aggregate marks. A valid GATE (EC or EE paper) or GAT-PG score is required.

Ans. GITAM Bengaluru M.Tech VLSI Design accepts GATE (Electronics EC or Electrical EE paper) and GAT-PG (GITAM Admission Test for Postgraduates). GATE-qualified students are preferred as they are eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400/month in addition to the GITAM Merit Scholarship.

Ans. The M.Tech VLSI Design programme covers CMOS VLSI design, digital system design, FPGA-based design and prototyping, ASIC design flow and verification, embedded systems, semiconductor devices, and EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics. The curriculum emphasises hands-on lab work and industry projects.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as VLSI design engineers, FPGA engineers, ASIC verification engineers, embedded systems engineers, and semiconductor R&D professionals. Bengaluru hosts major semiconductor companies and design houses including Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, NXP, and Samsung Semiconductor, providing strong placement opportunities for M.Tech VLSI graduates.