GITAM Hyderabad M.Tech Vlsi Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

GITAM Hyderabad M.Tech VLSI Design Admission 2026

Important Dates

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 50% or 5.0 CGPA aggregate marks in B.E./B.Tech./AMIE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering from a recognized Central/State University or equivalent
• Qualification in GAT or any of the accepted national entrance exams (GATE, AP/TS PGECET, CUET-PG) is mandatory
• Strong foundation in electronics and circuit design is essential

Admission Process

The M.Tech VLSI Design programme at GITAM Hyderabad follows a merit-based admission process through multiple entrance examinations. Candidates can apply through GITAM's own entrance test (GAT), or national entrance exams including GATE, AP/TS PGECET, and CUET (PG). The admission process evaluates candidates based on entrance exam scores and interview performance. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and interview performance.

• Register on the GITAM admission portal (apply.gitam.edu) and fill the application form with personal and academic details
• Select M.Tech VLSI Design as the preferred programme and choose the examination (GAT/GATE/AP-TS PGECET/CUET-PG)
• Pay the application fee (600 for M.Tech programmes) through online payment gateway
• Appear for the entrance examination on the scheduled date at the allotted test centre
• Participate in personal interview after exam results are announced
• Admission offers are made based on merit and interview performance
• Complete fee payment and document verification to secure your admission

GITAM Hyderabad M.Tech VLSI Design Scholarships 2026

GITAM offers comprehensive merit-based and need-based scholarship schemes for M.Tech VLSI Design students. Merit scholarships are awarded based on performance in GAT or national entrance exams, ranging from 15% to 100% of tuition fees. Need-based scholarships are available for students whose combined family income is less than 12 LPA. Additional scholarships are offered for employee children, alumni, and sports achievers. All scholarships are subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 8.0 in subsequent years.

Merit Scholarship Criteria

Additional Scholarships:

• Employee Children Scholarships: 60%, 40%, and 20% of tuition fees
• Loyalty Scholarships: 10% for alumni, alumni children, siblings, retired employee children, and GITAM employee spouses
• Need-Based Scholarships: Eligible students with family income below 12 LPA can upgrade their merit scholarship by 25%
• Additional 20% hostel fee scholarship for need-based scholarship recipients in lower slabs (15%, 25%, 40%, 60%)

• Merit scholarships apply only to the first year.
• Continuation in subsequent years requires maintaining a minimum CGPA of 8.0.
• Terms and conditions apply as per GITAM's scholarship policy.

GITAM Hyderabad M.Tech VLSI Design Placement 2026

GITAM's M.Tech VLSI Design programme has demonstrated strong placement outcomes with average package of 4.60 LPA and placement rate of 73.8%. Graduates are placed in leading semiconductor companies, EDA firms, and electronics manufacturers. The programme prepares students for diverse career paths including IC Design Engineer, VLSI Design Engineer, and Hardware Design Engineer. With India's semiconductor industry growing at 17.10% CAGR and government support through India Semiconductor Mission, graduates from this programme are highly sought after.

Placement Statistics

• Placement statistics are based on GITAM's official data.
• Actual outcomes vary based on individual performance, specialisation chosen, and market conditions.