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VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Belgaum, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1988NAAC Grade B+
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07 Oct, 2026 VTU Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 4718-11811 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
latest public batch
Cutoff
5,775
Karnataka PGCET PGCET rank, Round 1 2026
Placement rate
92%
latest public batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About VTU Belagavi M.Tech Computer Network Engineering
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Computer Network Engineering with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET and GATE. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with network labs and a final project. #151 to 200 in NIRF Engineering 2025. VTU is listed in NIRF Engineering 2025 and files its own NIRF data. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling after Karnataka PGCET or GATE. The General Merit seat closed at rank 5,775 in round 1 of 2026. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the reported batch was placed.
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 1.50 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 1.60 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Admission Dates
Karnataka PGCET registration was open from 26 Mar 2026 to 10 May 2026, and the exam was on 23 May 2026. Round 1 reporting ends on 6 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and fee receipt ready.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 26 Mar 2026 to 10 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 10 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Fee payment and choice entry | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 6 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Eligibility
You need a related B.E. or B.Tech branch with 50% marks; 45% counts for reserved categories. You also need a Karnataka PGCET or GATE score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree branch | Computer science, information science, electronics or a related branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET or GATE score |
| Age | No upper age limit published |
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank, category and choices. You then pay the fee before the last date. Students lose the seat when they miss that payment date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET or GATE | Write Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech or use a valid GATE score |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | List VTU Belagavi and this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the fee and download the admission order before the last date |
| 4. Report | Bring degree marks cards, ID proof and the allotment letter |
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Cutoff
The General Merit seat closed at rank 5,775 and the 2A seat near rank 7,000 in 2026. These are Karnataka PGCET round 1 ranks for this course. Later rounds may move if seats are left over.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 5,775 | Round 1, 2026 |
| 2A | 7,000 | Round 1, 2026 |
| SC | 10,500 | Round 1, 2026 |
| ST | Not published | Round 1, 2026 |
| GATE | Score based | KEA merit, 2026 |
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. IT services, networking and campus IT teams are the closest fit for this course.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | IT services, networking teams and campus IT roles |
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, GATE or PGCET merit | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | 2A, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Ranking
VTU is listed in the NIRF engineering group 151 to 200 and university group 101 to 150. NIRF uses data filed by the university. The VTU page also shows data submitted to NIRF for 2026.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 151 to 200 group |
| NIRF University | 2025 | 101 to 150 group |
| University type | 2026 | Karnataka state university |
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 covers advanced networks, security and system labs; year 2 carries electives and the final project. The course stays focused on networks from the first semester.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Advanced computer networks, security, labs and electives |
| Year 2 | Project work, seminars and network electives |
VTU M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and PG students apply after allotment. The mess fee is part of the hostel cost shown in the fee table.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PG room | Shared room, allotted after admission if seats are free |
| Single room | Single room only if the hostel office has one free |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | Jnana Sangama campus in Belagavi |
Should you pick M.Tech Computer Network Engineering at VTU Belagavi?
This course suits students who want network, security or campus IT roles and prefer a state university fee.
Pick it if:
You studied in Karnataka: KEA counselling is easier to follow when your papers and category proof are ready before option entry.
You want network roles: the syllabus is built around routing, security, wireless networks and project work, not general coding only.
Your family wants a state university: VTU fixes the academic rules, and the fee block shows the full course cost first.
You want the fee back fast: the ROI tile shows the average pay is higher than the full course fee.
Skip it if:
You are counting on one cutoff: KEA ranks can change by category, so check your own category before option entry.
You need a sure hostel room: apply early, because hostel allotment depends on rooms left after admission.
You want a big metro market: Belagavi is smaller than Bengaluru, so you must search online and off campus too.
You will decide after allotment: read the fee and refund rules first, because late payment can cost you the seat.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want networks and can study in Belagavi. If your goal is only Bengaluru hiring, keep a city college above it.
M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in a related B.E. or B.Tech. 45% counts for reserved categories.
GATE route: A valid GATE score can be used for the merit list.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET M.Tech rank or GATE score decides the seat.
KEA papers: Keep category, income and degree papers ready before document check.
M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: Karnataka PGCET M.Tech was held as one paper for this admission route.
Use KEA: KEA handles option entry, allotment and admission orders for PGCET seats.
Fill options: List VTU Belagavi and this course high if you want this seat.
Pay the fee: Pay before the KEA last date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring degree marks cards and KEA papers for document check.
M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
26 Mar 2026 to 10 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 10 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
This exam is for non-GATE M.Tech admission through KEA.
Over
19 Aug 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
KEA used the merit list for option entry and allotment.
Over
10 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Options locked when the window shut on 18 Sep 2026.
Over
1 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The allotment letter came online after choices were processed.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Fee payment and choice entry, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 6 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
6 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat can be cancelled without them.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
Departments share the joining steps before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Special round
Only if seats are left after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected from the 2026 registration window.
Tentative
May 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected around the 2026 exam month.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected before option entry.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected after document verification.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Fee payment
Expected after allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected after the fee payment step.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 schedule and VTU admission portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
VTU Belagavi M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 1.50 Lakhs a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.60 Lakhs a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average PG pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
91%
average PG pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU fee structure and KEA PGCET notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you M.Tech Computer Network Engineering at VTU Belagavi?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General Merit · KEA
4,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,501 to 5,775: almost there. Later rounds may move the close.
Worse than 5,775: not this year. Try the special round or GATE route.
General · GATE
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the special round or a different quota.
2A · KEA
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the special round or a different quota.
2A · GATE
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the special round or a different quota.
SC · KEA
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the special round or a different quota.
SC · GATE
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the special round or a different quota.
ST · KEA
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the special round or a different quota.
ST · GATE
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the special round or a different quota.
EWS · KEA
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the special round or a different quota.
EWS · GATE
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the special round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
VTU Belagavi M.Tech Computer Network Engineering Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, GATE or PGCET meritApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
VTU Belagavi
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: 2A, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
VTU Belagavi M.Tech Computer Network Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to VTU Belagavi. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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RV College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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BMS College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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PES University RR Campus
Bengaluru
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Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET rank, General Merit
5,775
Round 1, 2026
3,200
2,575 places tougher
6,800
1,025 places easier
7,500
1,725 places easier
6,100
325 places easier
9,000
3,225 places easier
Seatsthis course
18
Karnataka PGCET
18
Same seats
24
6 more
18
Same seats
12
6 fewer
30
12 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
32 points higher
117%
21 points lower
120%
18 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
RVCE costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take RVCE; if it clears only VTU, take this seat and do not wait for the special round.
In short
BMSCE places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below VTU in your choice list as the safer seat.
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MSRIT charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If VTU gives you a seat in any round, take it; MSRIT belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Bengaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses VTU in the early rounds, list Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
DSCE is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If VTU allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep DSCE only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on VTU Belagavi M.Tech Computer Network Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Computer Network Engineering at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General KEA seat closed at rank 5,775 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the reported batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
VTU: 1 Answered Question
How are ranks and gold medals awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University VTU for a B.E. course What should we do to achieve them?
Meenu SinghalStudied B.E. Mechanical Engineering,Visvesvaraya Technological University (2017)
My friend graduated from Visvesvaraya Technological University with a gold medal. She ranked amongst the top ten students with the highest aggregate in CS.
It is calculated by the average of total marks of the last four semesters. A Gold medal becomes a dream if you fail in any of the subjects.
There are 2 types of Gold medals are of two types:
- Merit Gold medal is given to those with the highest aggregate in their major/branch.
- Endowment Gold medals are sponsored in different categories like for bright students of different categories and gender-based distribution.
Getting a gold medal is not impossible. Follow 2-3 additional books, study throughout the year and understand the core engineering and mathematical concepts. Internal assessments should be taken seriously as well. Be clear in your intentions and don't budge because there'll be distractions, but you can make your mark if you will it.
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