VTU Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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11 Apr, 2026 KCET 2026 Admit Cards out. Download @cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Exam to be held on April 23 & 24, 2026. Read news.

09 Apr, 2026 Karnataka PGCET 2026 registration has been extended till April 20, 2026@cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.The Exam will be held on May 23, for M.Tech/M.Arch and May 24, for MBA/MCA. Read more.

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 
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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 Admissions: Students' Opinion

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AI-Generated Summary based on 10689 Reviews

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) offers admission to its B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering program through various entrance exams and processes. The primary modes of admission are through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) and COMEDK exams. KCET is aimed at Karnataka students, whereas COMEDK is often preferred by non-Karnataka students. The KCET rank cutoff for Computer Science typically ranges from 1 to 15,000 for general category students. Ranks can be higher for reserved categories, stretching up to 40,000.

The admission process also accommodates management quota entries, generally entailing a higher fee structure. Besides KCET and COMEDK, candidates can gain entry through management quota with direct admission. Students need to secure a minimum of 60% in their 12th or equivalent and may require additional documents like proof of income if seeking certain reserved category benefits. Application for entrance exams can face some difficulties due to website issues but is otherwise straightforward, involving mainly online form submissions.

The applicants must keep in mind the specific admission timelines and rounds of counseling to secure a seat. The program offers a less expensive option compared to other private institutions, making it favorable for students considering cost-effective education within Karnataka.

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JEE Main 2026 Result
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Apr 20, 2026
KCET Exam Date
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Apr 23, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
KCET Result Date
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May 24, 2026
KCET Counselling Date
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Jul 08, 2026
Enter Options - Round 1 KEA UGCET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
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Jul 08, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026
Seat Allotment Results - Round 1 KEA UGCET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 28, 2026
Enter Options - Round 2 KEA UGCET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 02, 2026
Payment of Fees - KEA UGCET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Sep 03, 2026
Payment of Fees - Round 2 KEA UGCET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
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Sep 03, 2026
Reporting to Colleges - Round 1 KEA UGCET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
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Sep 04, 2026

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
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KCET Admit Card Availability
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Karnataka PGCET Registration Timeline
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Apr 25, 2026 - May 14, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Karnataka PGCET Exam (ME, M.Tech & M.Arch)
May 23, 2026

Expired Events

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MAT registration
Dec 30, 2025 - Mar 02, 2026
MAT Exam Date
Mar 01, 2026
XAT Result
Jan 17, 2026

Important Events

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Karnataka PGCET Registration Timeline
Upcoming
Apr 25, 2026 - May 14, 2026
Karnataka PGCET Admit Card
Tentative
May 15, 2026
Karnataka PGCET Exam (ME, M.Tech & M.Arch)
May 23, 2026
Payment of Fees and Downloading of Confirmation Slip for Final Round Karnataka PGCET Admission 2025 [ME/M.Tech]
Ongoing
Nov 10, 2025 - Jun 12, 2026

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Karnataka PGCET Admit Card
Tentative
May 15, 2026
Karnataka PGCET Exam (ME, M.Tech & M.Arch)
May 23, 2026
KCET Result Date
Tentative
May 24, 2026
Payment of Fees and Downloading of Confirmation Slip for Final Round Karnataka PGCET Admission 2025 [ME/M.Tech]
Ongoing
Nov 10, 2025 - Jun 12, 2026
KCET Counselling Date
Tentative
Jul 08, 2026
Enter Options - Round 1 KEA UGCET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
Tentative
Jul 08, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026
Seat Allotment Results - Round 1 KEA UGCET 2026 [BE/B.Tech]
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Jul 28, 2026

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JEE Main 2026 Exam Date
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