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VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics: 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 1.77 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.1 LPA
PG two-year median, latest NIRF
Cutoff
11,516
Karnataka PGCET, GM round 1 2026
Placement rate
60%
PG two-year 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 Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Geo Informatics
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Geo Informatics with 30 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with GIS labs from the first semester. The institute holds #151 to 200 in NIRF Engineering 2025 and stands #151 to 200 in NIRF Engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.37 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 11,516 in round 1 of 2026. The PG two-year median pay is INR 4.1 LPA and 60% of the batch was placed.
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Fees
The full course costs INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.37 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.77 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 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.77 Lakhs | INR 44,250 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.37 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Admission Dates
Round 1 final allotment came on 25 Sep 2026. Round 2 allotment comes on 7 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 18 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 allotment | 7 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| College reporting and document check | 18 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Vacancy round | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Eligibility
You need BE or B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Geo Informatics, Computer Science or an allied branch. You need 50% marks; 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1. You also need a valid GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or B.Tech in a listed branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 |
| Exam | valid GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank |
| Age | No upper age limit published |
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank and your options. You then pay the seat fee by the KEA date. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET or GATE | Use the score that KEA accepts for M.Tech seats |
| 2. Enter options on KEA | List VTU Geo Informatics high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee by the KEA date of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original degree papers and the allotment letter |
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Cutoff
The GM seat closed at rank 11,516 in 2026 and 7,867 in 2025. These are the Karnataka PGCET round 1 closing ranks for this course. The closing rank moved higher in 2026, so it got easier than last year.
| Category | Closing rank, Home State | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 11,516 | Round 1, 2026 |
| GM, last year | 7,867 | Round 1, 2025 |
| 2024 close | 4,957 | Round 1, 2024 |
| 2023 close | 3,224 | Round 1, 2023 |
| Category 1 | Not published | Round 1, 2026 |
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Placements
The latest NIRF return shows 60% of PG two-year students placed at a median of INR 4.1 LPA. Geo Informatics students look at GIS, remote sensing, survey and spatial data roles. Check the department before you count on a campus job.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay used | INR 4.1 LPA |
| Median pay | INR 4.1 LPA |
| Common roles | GIS analyst and remote sensing analyst |
| Batch placed | 60% |
| Work areas | GIS, survey, remote sensing and spatial data |
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| AICTE PG Scholarship | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's M.Tech ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with #151 to 200 in NIRF Engineering 2025. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #151 to 200 |
| VTU extension centre list | 2026 | M.Tech in Geo-Informatics+ |
| VTU extension centre list | 2026 | M.Tech in Geo-Informatics |
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with GIS labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Remote sensing, GIS databases and image analysis |
| Year 3 | Image analysis, electives and project work |
| Year 4 | Final semester project on remote sensing or GIS data |
VTU M.Tech Geo Informatics Hostel and Campus
Hostel details for the extension centre are not cleanly published. The estimate in the fee block uses a living-cost line, so check room rules before you pay.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Check with VTU before paying |
| Single room | Not cleanly published |
| Mess | Included in the living cost estimate |
| Campus | Karnataka State Remote Sensing Application Centre, Bengaluru |
Should you pick M.Tech Geo Informatics at VTU?
This course suits students who like maps, satellite data and government geospatial work.
Pick it if:
You have a Karnataka PGCET rank near the close: the GM seat closed at 11,516, so this course can stay within reach.
You want GIS work in Bengaluru: the course centre sits inside the state remote sensing office, where maps and satellite data are daily work.
You already know civil or computer basics: the eligibility list accepts these branches, so you can move into spatial data work.
You want a low fee against pay: INR 1.77 Lakhs is much lower than the INR 4.1 LPA pay figure.
Skip it if:
You count on campus jobs only: the NIRF median is INR 4.1 LPA, so you must also build GIS project work.
You need hostel surety before joining: hostel rules are not cleanly published, so ask VTU before you pay the fee.
You want broad software roles: this course points more toward GIS, remote sensing and survey data than general coding jobs.
You miss the KEA fee date: pay by the date in the allotment order, or you lose the seat.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if you want GIS work and the fee fits. If you need hostel, ask VTU before paying.
M.Tech Geo Informatics Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in a relevant BE or B.Tech degree. 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1.
Branches allowed: Civil, Geo Informatics, Computer Science and allied branches can apply.
Exam needed: A valid GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank is used for allotment.
Seat route: KEA allots government quota seats from your rank and option order.
M.Tech Geo Informatics Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech is the main state exam. GATE scores are also considered.
Register on KEA: KEA handles option entry and seat allotment for government quota seats.
Fill options: List VTU Geo Informatics high if it is your first pick.
Pay the fee: Pay by the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Report to VTU: Bring original degree papers and the KEA allotment letter.
M.Tech Geo Informatics 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
23 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 8 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
KEA used this score for the M.Tech rank list.
Over
19 Aug 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Your rank card is needed for option entry.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Options locked when the window shut on 18 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
7 Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
The next regular allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
18 Oct 2026
College reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Vacancy round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
College reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 portal and VTU notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Geo Informatics 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.
Academic fee
Per year × 2, INR 88,500 a year
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,984
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
232%
average first-year pay INR 4.1 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,682
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
122%
average first-year pay INR 4.1 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Geo Informatics at VTU?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use this course's Karnataka PGCET closing rank.
Category
Quota
GM · Karnataka quota
9,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
9,001 to 11,516: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 11,516: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
GM · General quota
8,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
8,501 to 10,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 10,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2AG · Karnataka quota
5,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
5,501 to 7,212: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 7,212: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2AG · General quota
4,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,901 to 6,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SCG · Karnataka quota
2,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,801 to 3,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SCG · General quota
2,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,401 to 3,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
STG · Karnataka quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
STG · General quota
1,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,101 to 1,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
3AG · Karnataka quota
2,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,601 to 3,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
3AG · General quota
2,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,301 to 2,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the only clean number. Keep the course high if your rank is near it.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Geo Informatics 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.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 80,000
Karnataka 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 answersAICTE PG Scholarship
INR 40,000
AICTE, through PG portal
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 40,000
Visvesvaraya Technological University
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 60,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, 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.
Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Geo Informatics vs similar colleges
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Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 1.77 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 27,000 less
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Average paylatest batch
INR 4.1 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less, Class of 2024
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INR 0.1 LPA less
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
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Class of 2025
55%
5 points lower
65%
5 points higher
50%
10 points lower, Class of 2024
58%
2 points lower
56%
4 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET CRL, General
11,516
Round 6, 2025
9,000
2,516 places tougher
13,000
1,484 places easier
15,000
3,484 places easier
12,000
484 places easier
14,000
2,484 places easier
Seatsthis branch
30
Karnataka PGCET
24
6 fewer
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6 more
18
12 fewer
40
10 more
45
15 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
232%
on INR 4.1 LPA
300%
68 points higher
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51 points lower
171%
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211%
21 points lower
228%
4 points lower
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Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 2,516 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only VTU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 33,000 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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Harbour 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; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Lakeside 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 Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit 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 Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Visvesvaraya Technological University M.Tech Geo Informatics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Geo Informatics at VTU worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs and the PG median pay is INR 4.1 LPA, so the fee can come 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 Home State seat closed at rank 11,516 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 4.1 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 60% of the 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 want a broad software M.Tech or a hostel promise before joining. The course is narrow and points to GIS, survey and remote sensing work. Hostel details are not cleanly published, so ask VTU before paying the fee if room support matters to you.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course is useful if you want research in remote sensing, GIS or spatial data. The syllabus has project work in the final semester and the centre works with state geospatial data. Talk to the department early about a project topic, because that is what a higher studies 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 lower half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 60% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.1 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 Geo Informatics better than CSE for me at VTU?▾
Pick Geo Informatics if you want maps, satellite data and spatial analysis. Pick CSE if you want broad software jobs. The VTU Geo Informatics fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs, so it is a low-cost choice, but the job path is narrower. Match it with your work goal.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech or use a valid GATE score, then enter this course in the KEA option list. A seat comes when your rank clears. Pay the fee by the KEA date and report with original degree papers, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.37 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. The fee is shown as a two-year total, but students usually pay in parts by year or semester. Ask VTU for the payment notice before you pay. Keep the KEA fee date first, because missing it can cancel the seat.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the KEA exit date, the refund follows KEA and VTU rules. If you leave after that date, the college may keep a part. Read the KEA choice and refund rules before paying, because the fee block cannot decide that for you.
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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