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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.
VTU offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Biotechnology with 18 seats through GATE or Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs and project work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC B+ and stands #70 in NIRF engineering ranking 2025 and #70 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.07 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling after GATE or Karnataka PGCET. The General Karnataka seat is guided by GATE or PGCET merit; use last year's closing rank as a guide. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.9 LPA and 89% of the batch was placed.
The full course costs INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.07 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.62 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 1.30 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.62 Lakhs | INR 40,500 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.30 Lakhs | INR 65,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.07 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 intake uses GATE 2027 and Karnataka PGCET. GATE late registration closes on 5 Oct 2026 and classes are expected in Oct 2027. Keep your scorecard, degree papers and fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GATE registration, last date to apply | 2 Sep 2026 to 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| GATE correction window | 14 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| GATE exam | 6 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027 | Confirmed |
| GATE result and scorecard | 19 Mar 2027 | Confirmed |
| KEA PGCET registration, last date to apply | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA PGCET exam and result | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry and seat allotment | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
You need a B.E. or B.Tech degree in a related branch and 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and Category I. You also need a GATE or Karnataka PGCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree branch | Biotechnology or a related engineering branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category I |
| Exam | GATE or Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. 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 GATE or Karnataka PGCET | Sit for the GATE paper or Karnataka PGCET; the better route is used |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high in the KEA option entry if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee by the KEA date |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
The General seat closed at rank 1,240 and the OBC-NCL seat at 430 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank went lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,240 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 430 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 210 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 100 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 190 | Round 1, 2025 |
The Class of 2025 placed 89% of its batch at an average of INR 4.9 LPA. The median is INR 4.9 LPA and the highest offer was INR 10 LPA. biotech labs, IT services and research teams hire this branch on campus during the final year.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.9 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4.9 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 10 LPA |
| Batch placed | 89% |
| Recruiters | biotech labs, IT services and research teams, on campus |
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.30 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 1.30 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in degree | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
The college stands #70 in NIRF engineering ranking, with NAAC B+. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #70 |
| NAAC | 2022 | B+ |
Semester 1 is maths, physics and bioprocess labs; electives start in semester 3 and semester 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before semester 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Maths, physics, bioprocess labs and basic electronics |
| Semester 2 | bioprocess engineering, cell culture and statistics |
| Semester 3 | bioinformatics, downstream processing and project work |
| Semester 4 | electives, seminar and the final project |
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From semester 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, meals as fixed by the hostel |
| Campus | One campus in a state university campus in Belagavi |
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a state university campus in Belagavi for two years.
These are the official GATE dates for the 2027 intake. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next intake.
Source: GATE 2027 and KEA admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: VTU fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 1 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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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:
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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