Visvesvaraya Technological University offers a two-year, full-time MCA at its Jnana Sangama campus in Belagavi. The course has 180 seats over four semesters. VTU is the state's technical university and is ranked #50 among state public universities in NIRF 2025, with a NAAC B+ grade. You get a seat through the KEA PGCET exam and KEA counselling. The full fee for a KEA seat is INR 51,880, made up of the government tuition fee and the VTU registration fee. The General seat closed at PGCET rank 12,926 in round 1 of 2026. For all VTU PG courses, 60% of the Class of 2024 was placed at a median pay of INR 4.45 LPA.
VTU Belagavi MCA Fees
The full fee is INR 51,880 for a Karnataka degree and INR 53,680 for a degree from outside Karnataka. The tuition fee is INR 40,000 of that. You pay INR 20,000 tuition a year, the same as a government college. VTU adds its registration fee of INR 11,880, paid once at counselling. Private colleges charge INR 57,750 a year in tuition for a KEA seat. VTU has not published a hostel fee or an exam fee for PG students.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 40,000
INR 20,000 a year, 2 years
VTU registration and other fees
INR 11,880
One time, at counselling
Extra VTU fee, degree from outside Karnataka
INR 1,800
One time, only for a degree from outside Karnataka
Total, Karnataka degree
INR 51,880
Full course
Total, degree from outside Karnataka
INR 53,680
Full course
VTU Belagavi MCA Admission Dates
Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. Extra choices closed on 13 Oct 2026, and you can rearrange options till 15 Oct 2026. Round 2 allotment is expected in Oct 2026 and classes in Nov 2026. KEA sets every date, so watch its site for the round 2 list.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET MCA exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Round 1 option entry
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 final allotment
25 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 fee payment and reporting
29 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026
Over
Option rearrange window
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Round 2 seat allotment
Oct 2026
Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Nov 2026
Tentative
VTU Belagavi MCA Eligibility
You need 50% in a BCA, a BE in computer science, or a B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths. SC, ST and Category 1 students from Karnataka need 45%. You also need a PGCET MCA rank. KEA does not round marks up, so 49.9% is not enough.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
BCA, BE in computer science or equal, or B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths at Class 12 or in the degree
Marks
50% aggregate, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 students of Karnataka
Exam
A PGCET MCA rank from KEA
Second-year entry
Not offered for MCA
Degree from outside Karnataka
Allowed, but no reserved category seat
VTU Belagavi MCA Admission Process
The PGCET MCA paper has 100 questions for 100 marks, with no negative marks. KEA holds the exam, makes the rank list and allots the seats. You enter options, accept the seat, pay the fee at the bank and report at VTU. If you do not report with originals by the last date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Register for PGCET
Apply on the KEA site and pay the exam fee
2. Write the MCA paper
100 questions, 100 marks, no negative marks
3. Enter options
Put this course where you want it in your option list
4. Accept and pay
Pick Choice 1 or Choice 2 and pay the fee at the bank
5. Report
Bring the seat confirmation slip and all originals to VTU
VTU Belagavi MCA Cutoff
The General seat closed at PGCET rank 12,926 and the 3B seat at 14,599 in round 1 of 2026. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. The General close was 8,452 in round 1 of 2025, so it got easier this year.
Category
Round 1, 2026
Round 1, 2025
General
12,926
8,452
Category 1
18,838
15,545
2A
19,350
16,968
2B
20,453
13,731
3A
16,196
15,720
3B
14,599
9,428
ST
18,596
10,535
SC
No close
16,767
VTU Belagavi MCA Placements
For all VTU PG courses, 60% of the Class of 2024 was placed, at a median pay of INR 4.45 LPA. The Class of 2023 placed 51% at INR 4.95 LPA. VTU does not publish MCA-only figures, so these cover MBA, M.Tech and MCA together. Ask the department for the MCA list before you join.
Metric
Value
Batch placed, Class of 2024
501 of 833, 60%
Median pay, Class of 2024
INR 4.45 LPA
Batch placed, Class of 2023
392 of 767, 51%
Median pay, Class of 2023
INR 4.95 LPA
Scope
All VTU PG courses, not MCA alone
VTU Belagavi MCA Scholarships
The state schemes pay back the full tuition fee of INR 40,000 over the course. SC and ST students with a family income below INR 2.50 Lakhs get it from the welfare departments. Category 1 students up to INR 2.50 Lakhs get it from the Backward Classes Welfare Department. 2A, 3A or 3B students up to INR 1 Lakh get it from the same department. You apply on the State Scholarship Portal with an income certificate.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
SC/ST post-matric scholarship
SC or ST, family income below INR 2.50 Lakhs a year
INR 40,000 over the course
BCWD fee concession, Category 1
Category 1, family income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs a year
INR 40,000 over the course
BCWD fee concession, 2A, 3A or 3B
2A, 3A or 3B, family income up to INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 40,000 over the course
Vidyasiri food and lodging
Same categories and income limits, not staying in a government hostel
INR 15,000 a year
VTU Belagavi MCA Ranking
VTU is ranked #50 among state public universities in NIRF 2025 and holds a NAAC B+ grade with a score of 2.73. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, placements and other data the university files every year. NAAC grades the whole university.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF State Public Universities
2025
#50
NAAC
2022
B+, score 2.73
VTU Belagavi MCA Course Structure
The course has four semesters and 80 credits, and you must finish within four years of joining. Each course needs 50% in internal marks, 40% in the semester exam and 50% overall to pass. If you fail courses worth more than 16 credits in year 1, you cannot move to year 2.
Rule
Detail
Semesters
4, about 15 to 16 weeks each
Credits
80 for the degree
Internship
Required to pass
Final project
Part of the course
Most time allowed
4 years from the first semester
VTU Belagavi MCA Seats and Intake
The course has 180 seats. KEA offered 170 of them in round 1 of 2026: 156 for Rest of Karnataka and 14 for Kalyana Karnataka. Kalyana Karnataka seats go to students from that region.
Quota
Seats
Rest of Karnataka, through KEA
156
Kalyana Karnataka, through KEA
14
Total KEA seats, round 1 2026
170
Total intake
180
Should you pick MCA at VTU Belagavi?
This course suits students who want a low-fee MCA and are fine living in Belagavi for two years.
Pick it if:
You want a low-fee MCA: the full fee is INR 51,880, while a private college charges INR 57,750 in tuition for one year.
Your PGCET rank is not very high: the General seat here closed at 12,926 in round 1 of 2026, so you still have a chance.
You want work experience before you finish: the 2024 VTU rules make the internship a must, and you fail that course if you skip it.
You want to study at the university's main campus: Jnana Sangama is the VTU head office, so exam and result work is done on your campus.
Skip it if:
You want a high first salary: the median pay for all VTU PG students was INR 4.45 LPA, and 60% of them were placed.
You are counting on last year's closing rank: the round 1 General close moved from 8,452 in 2025 to 12,926 in 2026, a big change.
You want internships at IT offices near home: the big IT company offices are in Bengaluru and Pune, not Belagavi, so you travel for most internships.
You did your degree outside Karnataka: you pay INR 1,800 more to VTU, and you cannot get a reserved category seat through KEA.
Counsellor's advice
If your General PGCET rank is better than 12,926, list this course above the private colleges in your options. If it is allotted, pay the fee and report with originals before the KEA last date.
MCA Eligibility▾
Degree: BCA, BE in computer science, or B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths at Class 12 or in the degree.
Marks: 50% aggregate in the degree. 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 students of Karnataka.
Exam needed: A rank in the KEA PGCET MCA paper. PGCET is the state entrance exam for PG courses.
Degree from outside Karnataka: You can apply, but you get no reserved category seat and pay INR 1,800 more to VTU.
No second-year entry: MCA has no lateral entry. Every student starts in semester 1.
MCA Admission Process▾
Register for PGCET: Apply on the KEA site. The form was open from 23 Mar to 20 Apr in 2026.
Write the exam: One MCA paper of 100 questions in 150 minutes, with no negative marks.
Enter options: List this course in your KEA option order. The mock allotment lets you change it.
Pick a choice: After allotment, Choice 1 means you take the seat. Choice 2 means you pay but want a better one.
Pay and report: Pay at the bank, then report at VTU with originals by the last date, or you lose the seat.
MCA Admission Dates 2026
▾
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 20 Apr 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026, after one extension.
Over
22 Apr 2026
Registration fee, last date
The form counted only if the fee was paid by 22 Apr 2026.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET MCA exam
One paper from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm, moved from 24 May 2026.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your MCA rank decides every KEA round.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Round 1 option entry
Options locked at 9 am on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
KEA put out the final round 1 list on 25 Sep 2026.
Over
29 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026
Round 1 fee payment
Extended twice. You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 12 Oct 2026.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Round 1 reporting with original documents
Choice 1 students reported at VTU by 6 pm with the confirmation slip.
Over
13 Oct 2026
Extra choices, last date
KEA allowed four more choices till 10 am on 13 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Option rearrange window
You can reorder your options till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 2 seat allotment
Expected after the option window. KEA has not fixed the date yet.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Expected within days of the round 2 list.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
Last year PG classes started on 3 Nov 2025.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration
Expected to open in March, with the last date to apply in April.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET MCA exam
Expected in May or June.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected about two months after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
Expected after the mock allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 fee payment
Expected within days of the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting with original documents
Expected soon after the fee payment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected about a month after round 1 reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
VTU Belagavi MCA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost of a KEA seat, not one year. Turn on the toggle if your degree is from outside Karnataka.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 20,000 a year
INR 40,000
VTU registration and other fees
One time, paid at counselling, for a Karnataka degree
INR 11,880
Add outside Karnataka degree fee
Extra VTU fee, degree from outside Karnataka
One time, INR 13,680 in place of INR 11,880
INR 1,800
Total course fee
INR 51,880
2 years · tuition + VTU fee, Karnataka degree
Total course fee
INR 53,680
2 years · tuition + VTU fee, degree from outside Karnataka
Education loan EMI
INR 875
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 2,162
The full fee over 24 months of study
Education loan EMI
INR 905
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 2,237
The full fee over 24 months of study
Source: VTU fee notice of 23 Sep 2026 and the KEA fee order. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you MCA at VTU Belagavi?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use KEA's round 1 closing ranks for 2025 and 2026, Rest of Karnataka seats.
Category
General, Rest of Karnataka
8,452 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a seat in round 1 of both years.
8,453 to 12,926: almost there. A rank here got in one year, so keep it in your options.
Worse than 12,926: not in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
Category 1, Rest of Karnataka
15,545 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a seat in round 1 of both years.
15,546 to 18,838: almost there. A rank here got in one year, so keep it in your options.
Worse than 18,838: not in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
2A, Rest of Karnataka
16,968 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a seat in round 1 of both years.
16,969 to 19,350: almost there. A rank here got in one year, so keep it in your options.
Worse than 19,350: not in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
2B, Rest of Karnataka
13,731 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a seat in round 1 of both years.
13,732 to 20,453: almost there. A rank here got in one year, so keep it in your options.
Worse than 20,453: not in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
3A, Rest of Karnataka
15,720 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a seat in round 1 of both years.
15,721 to 16,196: almost there. A rank here got in one year, so keep it in your options.
Worse than 16,196: not in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
3B, Rest of Karnataka
9,428 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a seat in round 1 of both years.
9,429 to 14,599: almost there. A rank here got in one year, so keep it in your options.
Worse than 14,599: not in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
ST, Rest of Karnataka
10,535 or better: yes, you are in. This rank got a seat in round 1 of both years.
10,536 to 18,596: almost there. A rank here got in one year, so keep it in your options.
Worse than 18,596: not in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
EDITOR'S NOTE
SC seats showed no round 1 close in 2026, so SC students should watch the round 2 list. In 2025 the final round took General seats far past the round 1 close, so a rank just outside it can still get in later.
VTU Belagavi MCA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount on the State Scholarship Portal.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which category and income the scheme needs.
SC/ST post-matric scholarship
INR 40,000
Karnataka Social Welfare and ST Welfare departments
Pays back the tuition fee for both years if you pass and apply again each year.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on the State Scholarship Portal
Not eligible on your answers
BCWD fee concession, Category 1
INR 40,000
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Karnataka
Pays back the tuition fee for both years if you pass and apply again each year.
Who qualifies: Category 1, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on the State Scholarship Portal
Not eligible on your answers
BCWD fee concession, 2A, 3A or 3B
INR 40,000
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Karnataka
Pays back the tuition fee for both years if you pass and apply again each year.
Who qualifies: 2A, 3A or 3B, family income up to INR 1 Lakh a yearApply on the State Scholarship Portal
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 51,880
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 11,880
VTU Belagavi MCA 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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Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi
Belagavi
Compared with
Bangalore University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Mangalore University
Mangaluru
Compared with
VTU Centre for PG Studies, Mysuru
Mysuru
Compared with
Tumkur University
Tumakuru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 51,880
tuition + VTU fee
Not published
INR 95,570
INR 43,690 more
INR 51,880
Same fee
Not published
Median payall PG courses, latest batch
INR 4.45 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.95 LPA less
INR 6.6 LPA
INR 2.15 LPA more, Class of 2025
INR 4.45 LPA
Same pay
Not published
Placement rateall PG courses, share placed
60%
Class of 2024
90%
30 points higher
84%
24 points higher, Class of 2025
60%
Same
Not published
Closing rankPGCET MCA, General, round 1 2026
12,926
Round 1, 2026
3,158
9,768 places tougher
4,504
8,422 places tougher
5,261
7,665 places tougher
8,546
4,380 places tougher
SeatsKEA seats, round 1 2026
170
Round 1, 2026
114
56 fewer
28
142 fewer
113
57 fewer
57
113 fewer
In short
Bangalore University places more of its PG students, but its closing rank is 9,768 places tougher. If your rank clears both, weigh the Bengaluru campus; if it clears only VTU Belagavi, take this seat.
In short
Mangalore University reports higher PG pay, but it charges INR 43,690 more and offers only 28 KEA seats. If your rank clears it and the fee suits you, prefer it; if not, take VTU Belagavi.
In short
VTU Mysuru has the same fee and the same university placement figures, but its closing rank is tougher. If you want to live in Mysuru and your rank clears it, list it first; if not, take VTU Belagavi.
In short
Tumkur University has a tougher closing rank and fewer seats, and its fee and pay are not published. If you clear only VTU Belagavi, take this seat; ask Tumkur for its fee before you list it higher.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on VTU Belagavi MCA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the MCA at VTU Belagavi worth the fee?▾
Yes, on cost it is one of the cheapest ways to get an MCA in the state. The full fee for a KEA seat is INR 51,880, and the median pay for all VTU PG students was INR 4.45 LPA. If you need a high first salary, ask the department for its placement list before you pay.
What job will I get after this MCA?▾
Most students aim for software and IT service roles. VTU does not publish placement figures for the MCA alone, so the only official figure covers all PG courses: 60% of the Class of 2024 was placed. Build your skills through the required internship, because few IT offices are close to Belagavi.
Should I take this seat if my rank is close to 12,926?▾
Yes, if you are General and the seat comes in round 1. The General close was 12,926 in round 1 of 2026 but 8,452 in round 1 of 2025, so the number moves a lot. Keep a backup college in your options and use the rank checker above for your category.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you want a high starting salary or IT offices nearby for internships. The median pay for all VTU PG students was INR 4.45 LPA, and the big IT offices are in Bengaluru and Pune. If those matter more than the low fee, look for a city college that publishes its own placement list.
Is it better to wait a year for a better PGCET rank?▾
Usually not. The fee is low and the round 1 closes moved a lot between 2025 and 2026, so a better rank does not promise a better seat. If you clear this year's close for your category, take the seat and use the two years well.
Is this MCA good for a Ph.D later?▾
Yes, it can be. The course has a final project and a required internship under the 2024 rules, and the university has its own research departments. Talk to your teachers in the first year about a research project, because that is what a doctoral application needs.
Is a batch of 180 too big for placements?▾
It can be. With 180 seats, the placement cell has many students to place, and only 60% of all VTU PG students were placed in the Class of 2024. Start your internship search early and do not wait for campus drives alone.
Is this MCA right for me if my degree is from outside Karnataka?▾
Yes, but you pay a little more and get no reservation benefit. A degree from outside Karnataka adds INR 1,800 to the university fee, and KEA gives you no reserved category seat. You compete only for General seats, so check the General closing rank before you enter options.
How do I get admission to the MCA at VTU Belagavi?▾
Write the KEA PGCET paper for the MCA and get a rank. Then enter this course in your KEA options, accept the seat, pay the fee at the bank and report at the university with all originals. If you miss the reporting date, you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee for a KEA seat is INR 51,880 if your degree is from Karnataka. It is INR 53,680 if your degree is from outside Karnataka. The university has not published a hostel fee for PG students, so ask the campus office before you plan your budget.
Can I get the tuition fee back through a scholarship?▾
Yes, if your category and family income fit. SC and ST students below INR 2.5 Lakhs, Category 1 students up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, and 2A, 3A or 3B students up to INR 1 Lakh get the INR 40,000 tuition back. Apply on the State Scholarship Portal every year with your income certificate.
Can I join the MCA directly in the second year?▾
No. KEA does not offer lateral entry to the MCA, so every student starts in the first semester of the two-year course. If you already hold a related diploma or certificate, it does not shorten the course or cut the fee.
The reviewer, a BCA graduate, chose to pursue an MCA at VTU College Mysore after passing the PGCET exam, attracted by the college's strong reputation and promising future prospects. The faculty is noted for being highly supportive and experienced, contributing significantly to students achieving good academic results. The cost of studying at this government college is 36,000, a fee structure deemed affordable for middle-class families. VTU College Mysore also facilitates campus placement drives, with 30 to 40 companies offering job packages between 5 to 7 lakh per annum.
These opportunities are available to over 60% of students who have cleared their exams, and the college provides preparatory training to enhance their success. Although the reviewer applied for government scholarships, they have not accessed any college-specific scholarships due to a lack of information on them.
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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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