VTU Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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VTU Admission is based on merit in the entrance examinations conducted at national and state levels. KCET, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, GATE, Karnataka PGCET and other exams are accepted by VTU for admission to different programs.

At UG level the institute provides courses like B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral), B.Plan, B.Voc and B.Arch in multiple specializations. For the PG applicants, the institute has several courses to offer such as M.Tech, M.Arch, MBA, MCA & MCA (Lateral). All the courses are professional-based and are offered in diverse disciplines.

In the Doctoral domain, Ph.D. courses are offered in numerous specializations. It is required that a student should pass their master's in the related subject with 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. VTU itself conducts an entrance exam for admission to Ph.D. courses.

VTU B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Plan/ B.Voc Admission 2024

VTU offers B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral), B.Plan & B.Arch courses at the UG curriculum in 37 disciplines. The B.Tech, B.Plan & B.Arch courses are offered for the duration of 4 & 5 years respectively & B.Tech (Lateral) courses take 3 years to complete. All the courses are offered in regular, campus-based, full-time mode. The eligibility criteria that the institute requires is to complete a 10+2 with PCM and 45% marks in aggregate from a recognized board. Selection will be done based on JEE Main or KCET cutoff percentages for a B.Tech program & the selection of B.Arch and B.Plan students need to meet the cut-off percentile of NATA.

VTU B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Plan/ B.Voc Eligibility Criteria

The below-tabulated form will show some of the eligibility criteria of UG courses:

Courses  Eligibility
B.Tech Passed in 2nd PUC/ 12th standard examination with English as mandatory, and a min. of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory with Chemistry/Bio Tech/ Bio/ Electronics/ CS. Min. aggregate percentage will be 40% for SC/ST/OBC.
B.E/B.Tech (Lateral) Passed min. 3 years/ 2 years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% and 40% (in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in any branch of Engineering and Tech.
OR
Passes BSc degree from a recognized university as defined by UGC, with at least 45% and 40% (in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passes 10+2 with Mathematics.
OR
Passed D.Voc stream in the same or allied sector
B.Arch 10+2 scheme with at least 50% in aggregate marks in PCM and also at least 50%marks in aggregate of 10+2
OR
passed Diploma with Mathematics as mandatory with 50%
B.Plan Passed in 2nd PUC/ 12th standard examination and obtained a min of 45% marks in aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Physics and Mathematics along with Chemistry/ Bio-Tech/ Bio/ Electronics/CS
B.Voc Passed in 2nd PUC/12th standard examination with English as mandatory with 45% and 40% in case of SC/ST/OBC

VTU B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Plan Selection Criteria

  • To be selected for a B.Tech program students need to obtain a valid score in JEE Main/ COMEDK-UGET/ KCET. Candidates need to exceed or match the cutoff percentile demanded by the university. 
  • For getting selected to B.Arch or B. Plan program students should secure a qualified score in NATA.

VTU M.Tech/ M.Arch/ MBA/ MCA Admission 2024

VTU offers courses at PG domain in the areas of Management, Architecture, Engineering & Computer Application. The courses that are offered in the postgraduate curriculum are MBA, M.Tech, MCA, and M.Arch. The duration of the courses is 2 years except for MCA which takes 3 years to complete. All the courses are offered in full-time, campus-based, regular mode. M.Tech courses are offered in 96 specializations. For M.Tech or M.Arch courses students are required to complete B.E or B.Arch in the concerned subjects with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board. For MBA or MCA courses, candidates need to pass their Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized board. Selection will be done based on the entrance exam score. Students need to appear in entrance tests like PGCET, GATE, CAT, MAT, KMAT, XAT, etc.

VTU M.Tech/ M.Arch/ MBA/ MCA Eligibility Criteria

Some of the disciplines of the PG courses are offered listed as follows: 

Course Eligibility 
M.Tech/M.Arch Qualifying examination or equivalent examination as prescribed by Competent Authority and obtained an aggregate of 50% taken together in all subjects in all the years or subjects of all the years/semesters of the degree examination is eligible for the M.E/M.Tech/ M.Arch courses (45% in case of Q.E case of SC/ST/Category I candidates) and a valid GATE Score.
MBA Bachelors’ degree or equivalent exam from a recognized university of min. of 3 years duration exam and obtained an aggregate min of 50% marks taken together in all the subjects including languages in all the years of the degree exams. 45 % of marks in Q.E (SC.ST/OBC)
MCA

BCA/B.Tech degree in CSE or equivalent degree 
OR
B.Sc/ B.Com/ B. A with Mathematics at 10+2 with Graduation and obtained an aggregate min. of 50% in all the years of Degree examination and 45% in case of Q.E (SC/ST/OBC)

VTU M.Tech/ M.Arch/ MBA/ MCA Selection Criteria

  • To get selected for an M.Tech or M.Arch course students need to appear in the GATE/ PGCET entrance exam and must obtain a qualified score that exceeds the cutoff percentile asked by the university. 
  • To be selected for an MBA course at VTU, applicants must have given KMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ XAT and secured a valid score which must meet the cutoff percentage of the institute. 
  • For the selection of an MCA course, candidates must secure a qualified score in PGCET. 

VTU Ph.D. Admission 2024

VTU offers Doctoral courses in numerous specializations for 3 years, in full-time, campus-based, regular mode. To be eligible for a PhD program, students must secure 55% marks in the postgraduate program. Selection is done by the VTU Eligibility Test for Research. 

VTU Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a Ph.D. course at VTU, applicants need to score at least 55% aggregate at their Master’s degree in the concerned subject from a recognized university.

VTU Ph.D. Selection Criteria

VTU, itself conducts an aptitude test for the research-based program & students need to go through this entrance test and score valid marks for the selection. 


VTU Application Process 2024

VTU offers UG programs such as B.Tech, B.Plan, and B.Arch. and PG courses like M.Tech, M.Arch, MBA, and MCA. The admissions process varies based on the type of course and level of study. VTU admissions are primarily conducted online.

For VTU Undergraduate admission students have to meet certain criteria. The eligibility for B.Tech is the completion of 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC).

B.Tech selection will be based on JEE Main or KCET scores. For B.Arch and B.Plan candidates must meet the NATA cutoff. 

VTU PG applicants should have a bachelor's degree in the relevant field. Selection for PG will be based on national-level entrance exams such as GATE, KMAT, NATA, PGCET, MAT, or CAT. A sufficient score in GATE is essential for M.Tech admissions.

For VTU Ph.D. admission, interested candidates should have a Master's degree in the related subject with 55% aggregate marks. To be eligible for research, candidates must appear for the VTU Research Eligibility Test (VTU-RET).

Documents Required:

  • Mark Sheets of Qualifying Exams (10th, 12th, UG, or PG, as applicable)
  • Transfer Certificate
  • Migration Certificate (If applicable)
  • Category Certificate (For Reserved Category Candidates)
  • Passport-Sized Photographs
  • Other Relevant Documents

VTU Application Fees

The application fee varies based on the course and category. The normal application fee and exam fee of VTU are given below: 

Particulars General SC/ST
University Exam fees INR 650 INR 500
One-time application fee for exam registration INR 30 INR 30

VTU Admission 2024 FAQs

Ques. What is the exam pattern for the GATE exam for taking admission to VTU?

Ans. It is a 3-hour exam divided into 3 sections general aptitude, engineering mathematics and subject specific questions. There are a total 65 questions divided into multiple choice questions and numerical answer type questions. Correct answers are awarded 2 marks and wrong answers are penalized 1 mark and unattempted questions are marked 0. 

Ques. Does VTU hold counselling sessions before admissions?

Ans. Counselling sessions as required before admission and after various competitive exams have taken place, are held on campus to allot colleges to students as per their score. All applicants must go through these sessions before confirming admission.

Ques. For the MCA course at VTU, what is the syllabus of PGCET?

Ans. For MCA course at VTU, PGCET syllabus includes: 

  • Data Structures & Algorithm 
  • Computer Network
  • Database
  • Operating System
  • Formal Languages & Automata Theory
  • System Software
  • Logic Design & Computer Organisation

Ques. What is the duration allotted for the KCET exam at VTU? 

Ans. The KCET duration & questions for the exam is given below: 

Subject No of Questions Duration 
Mathematics 60 70 minutes + 10 minutes (To fill in the details in the OMR sheet)
Biology 60
Physics 60
Chemistry 60
Kannada language test (Only in Bangalore) 50 60 minutes 

Ques. What are the entrance exams accepted for MBA at VTU?

Ans. VTU accepts KMAT/CAT/PGCET/MAT/XAT entrance examinations for admission to the MBA program. The final selection of the candidates will be made based on scores obtained in the entrance examination.

Ques. What is the popular course of VTU?

Ans. B.Tech is a popular course at VTU. The university has also been ranked 52 in the engineering category by NIRF 2023. VTU also offers various other popular courses such as M.Tech, MBA, and MCA.

VTU Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Tech
26 Courses
4.5 Lakhs (Total Fees) 10+223 Jan - 24 Feb 2025
MBA
6 Courses
91,890 (1st Year Fees) Pass in Graduation + CAT25 Apr - 12 May 2025
Ph.D
32 Courses
97,100 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation-
91,890 (1st Year Fees) Graduation25 Apr - 12 May 2025
M.Tech
62 Courses
91,890 (1st Year Fees) Pass in Graduation + GATE25 Apr - 12 May 2025
91,890 (1st Year Fees) Graduation25 Apr - 12 May 2025
91,890 (1st Year Fees) Graduation14 Dec 2024
Part time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
3.25 Lakhs (Total Fees) 10+2-
2.75 Lakhs (Total Fees) 10+2-
PG Diploma
3 Courses
1.02 Lakhs (Total Fees) --
MBA
2 Courses
91,890 (1st Year Fees) --
Ph.D.
23 Courses
97,100 (1st Year Fees) --
3.25 Lakhs (Total Fees) 10+2-
MCA
2 Courses
91,890 (1st Year Fees) -25 Apr - 12 May 2025
91,890 (1st Year Fees) Graduation25 Apr - 12 May 2025

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VTU Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
JEE-Main counselling
Ongoing
Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025
KCET Counselling Date
Tentative
Aug 07, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
KCET Result DateJun 01, 2025
JEE Main 2025 Result (Session - 2)Apr 19, 2025
KCET Exam DateApr 16, 2025 - Apr 17, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
MAT Registration Date
Ongoing
Jun 18, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
MAT Admit CardJul 17, 2025
MAT Exam DateJul 20, 2025
MAT ResultJul 24, 2025
Karnataka PGCET Result
Tentative
Oct 22, 2025
CAT 2025Exam Date
Tentative
Nov 30, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Karnataka PGCET Exam (ME, M.Tech & M.Arch)May 31, 2025
Karnataka PGCET Admit CardMay 15, 2025
Karnataka PGCET Registration TimelineApr 25, 2025 - May 14, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
Karnataka PGCET Result
Tentative
Oct 22, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
Karnataka PGCET Exam (ME, M.Tech & M.Arch)May 31, 2025
Karnataka PGCET Admit CardMay 15, 2025
Karnataka PGCET Registration TimelineApr 25, 2025 - May 14, 2025

Important Events

EventsDates
MAT Registration Date
Ongoing
Jun 18, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
MAT Admit CardJul 17, 2025
MAT Exam DateJul 20, 2025
MAT ResultJul 24, 2025
JEE-Main counselling
Ongoing
Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025
KCET Counselling Date
Tentative
Aug 07, 2025
Karnataka PGCET Result
Tentative
Oct 22, 2025
CAT 2025Exam Date
Tentative
Nov 30, 2025

Expired Events

EventsDates
KCET Result DateJun 01, 2025
Karnataka PGCET Exam (ME, M.Tech & M.Arch)May 31, 2025
Karnataka PGCET Admit CardMay 15, 2025

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