Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Admission 2026 includes direct admission to programmes offered by VTU Departments and its constituent colleges, along with admission to VTU-affiliated engineering and technology colleges in Karnataka. The university directly offers courses such as B.Tech and M.Tech, and admissions to affiliated colleges are handled through KCET, COMEDK-UGET, Karnataka PGCET, and approved management quota routes.

VTU Belagavi offers B.Tech with an annual fee starting at INR 52,100, while M.Tech, MBA, and MCA fees start from INR 91,890 per year. Ph.D admission is offered with an annual fee from INR 40,000.

VTU Admission Portal 2026: vtu.ac.in/admissions

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech/BE 2026-27 (KCET Route): KCET 2026 was held from April 22 to April 24, 2026. KEA counselling for the 2026-27 batch is complete. Registration for the next KCET 2027 cycle is expected in January 2027.
  • B.Tech/BE 2026-27 (COMEDK Route): COMEDK UGET 2026 was held on May 9, 2026, and counselling for the 2026-27 session is over. COMEDK UGET 2027 registration is expected in January 2027.
  • M.Tech/MBA/MCA 2026-27 (PGCET Route): Karnataka PGCET 2026 was conducted in May and June 2026. The tentative result date was July 8, 2026. KEA PG counselling for 2026-27 is either in progress or completed.
  • Ph.D Admissions: VTU opens Ph.D applications from time to time through VTU-ETR, the Entrance Test for Research. Students should check vtu.ac.in for active notices.
  • VTU works as an affiliating university for more than 200 engineering and technology colleges across Karnataka. These affiliated colleges admit students through KCET, COMEDK, or management quota as per VTU rules.
  • At VTU Departments in Belagavi and constituent colleges, direct programmes include B.Tech from INR 52,100 per year, M.Tech from INR 91,890 per year, MBA from INR 91,890 per year, MCA from INR 91,890 per year, and Ph.D from INR 40,000 per year.
  • For Ph.D admission, students need a Master’s degree with at least 60% marks and a valid score in UGC-NET, GATE, CSIR-NET, or VTU-ETR.

VTU Admission Important Dates 2026

Event Date
KCET 2027 Registration for VTU-Affiliated Colleges January 2027 expected
COMEDK UGET 2027 Registration for VTU-Affiliated Colleges January 2027 expected
Karnataka PGCET 2027 Exams for VTU PG Admission May to June 2027 expected

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

VTU B.Tech and BE Admission 2026

For B.Tech and BE admission, VTU constituent colleges and VTU-affiliated colleges use different counselling routes based on the seat type. Karnataka students mainly apply through KEA using KCET, while open-category applicants can use COMEDK-UGET. VTU Departments in Belagavi and the constituent colleges at Davangere, Chintamani, and Gokak admit students through KEA counselling.

The annual B.Tech fee at VTU constituent units starts from INR 52,100. The total fee for 4 years is INR 2,08,400, subject to revision. Private affiliated colleges follow separate KEA-regulated fee structures, and their fees are higher.

Programme Academic Eligibility Admission Route
B.Tech, all branches, 4 years 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, with at least 45% aggregate marks, or 40% for SC/ST/OBC Category-1 students KCET through KEA counselling, COMEDK UGET, JEE Main, or Management Quota
B.Tech Lateral Entry, 3 years Diploma in the relevant Engineering branch with at least 45% aggregate marks KCET Lateral Entry through KEA

How to Apply for B.Tech at VTU Affiliated Colleges?

  • For the KCET route, students have to register on the KEA portal during the January 2027 registration window for the 2027-28 cycle. College choices are submitted during the option entry stage.
  • For the COMEDK route, students need to register through COMEDK during the COMEDK UGET 2027 window, which is expected in January 2027. Preferred colleges are selected during option entry.
  • For management quota seats, students must apply directly to the VTU-affiliated college they want. Each college follows its own process within VTU and AICTE rules.

VTU M.Tech, MBA, and MCA Admission 2026

VTU offers postgraduate courses at its departments and constituent colleges in Belagavi, Davangere, Chintamani, and Gokak. M.Tech is available in more than 50 specializations, MBA in more than 10 specializations, and MCA is also offered. Admission is based on KEA PG counselling. M.Tech applicants use Karnataka PGCET or GATE scores, while MBA and MCA applicants use Karnataka PGCET or KMAT Karnataka scores.

Programme Duration Entrance Exam Annual Fee (VTU Direct)
M.Tech, all specializations 2 years GATE or Karnataka PGCET, M.Tech stream From INR 91,890
MBA, Finance, HR, Marketing, etc. 2 years Karnataka PGCET, MBA, or KMAT Karnataka or CAT or CMAT or MAT From INR 91,890
MCA 2 years Karnataka PGCET, MCA, or KMAT Karnataka From INR 91,890

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

VTU PG Admission Eligibility 2026

For M.Tech, students must have a B.E. or B.Tech degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% aggregate marks. SC/ST students need 45%. For MBA and MCA, students need any Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks, or 45% for SC/ST students. Final-year students can also apply if they finish their degree before the programme starts.

VTU Ph.D Admission 2026

VTU Ph.D admission is offered through VTU-ETR, which means Entrance Test for Research, or through valid UGC-NET, GATE, and CSIR-NET scores. Students must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field with at least 60% aggregate marks. VTU releases Ph.D admission notices on vtu.ac.in at different times during the year.

Criteria Details
Eligibility Master’s degree, M.Tech/ME/M.Sc/MBA/MCA, in the relevant field with at least 60% marks
Qualifying Score Valid UGC-NET, GATE, CSIR-NET, or VTU-ETR, Entrance Test for Research
Annual Ph.D Fee (VTU Direct) INR 40,000
Minimum Duration 3 years for full-time Ph.D and up to 6 years for part-time Ph.D for working professionals
Application Portal vtu.ac.in, check the current notification

Research is offered in Engineering, Science, Management, and Architecture. After joining, every Ph.D scholar must register and complete coursework in the first year. Admission also includes a personal interview before the Doctoral Committee.

Scholarships at VTU

Students studying at VTU and VTU-affiliated colleges can apply for central and Karnataka government scholarships. Ph.D scholars may also receive VTU institutional fellowships through research grants.

Scholarship Eligibility Benefit
Post Matric Scholarship, Karnataka SC/ST/OBC students whose family income is within the given limits Tuition fee and maintenance allowance as per state rules
Central Sector Scholarship, National Students in the top 20 percentile in Class 12 with family income below INR 4.5 lakh INR 10,000 per year for the first 3 years and INR 20,000 in the final year
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, Ph.D SC/ST students pursuing full-time Ph.D Monthly fellowship as per UGC rules
VTU Research Fellowship, Ph.D Full-time Ph.D scholars selected under VTU research grant projects Varies by project and department

For central government scholarships, students must apply through the National Scholarship Portal. For state scholarships, they must use the Karnataka Scholarship Portal. Applications usually open in November and December every year.

VTU Admission FAQs

Ques. What marks and subjects are needed for B.Tech admission at VTU?

Ans. Students must pass 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry, Biology, or Computer Science. They need at least 45% aggregate marks, while SC/ST/OBC Category-1 students need 40%. Admission counselling uses KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main scores.

Ques. Which entrance scores are used for VTU M.Tech admission?

Ans. VTU accepts GATE and Karnataka PGCET scores for M.Tech admission. KEA conducts PG counselling for constituent and affiliated colleges. Students must have a relevant B.E. or B.Tech degree with at least 50% aggregate marks, or 45% for SC/ST students.

Ques. Can students use national-level tests for VTU MBA admission?

Ans. Yes. VTU and its affiliated colleges accept Karnataka PGCET, KMAT Karnataka, CAT, CMAT, and MAT for MBA admission. A Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks is required, or 45% for SC/ST students.

Ques. What is the yearly B.Tech fee at VTU constituent colleges?

Ans. The B.Tech fee at VTU constituent colleges, including UBDT, Chintamani, and Gokak, starts from INR 52,100 per year. The total fee for 4 years at VTU’s own units is usually INR 2,08,400. Fees at private VTU-affiliated colleges vary and are regulated separately by KEA.

Ques. What is the process for Ph.D admission at VTU?

Ans. For Ph.D admission, students need a Master’s degree with at least 60% aggregate marks and a valid UGC-NET, GATE, CSIR-NET, or VTU-ETR score. VTU posts admission notices on vtu.ac.in. A personal interview before the Doctoral Committee is also part of the process, and the annual Ph.D fee is INR 40,000.

Ques. When is KCET registration expected for VTU-affiliated colleges?

Ans. KCET 2027 registration is expected to start in January 2027. KCET 2026 and KEA counselling for the 2026-27 batch have already ended. Students should follow the official KEA website for KCET 2027 notices.

Ques. Does VTU admit students in its own campuses?

Ans. Yes. VTU directly admits students to B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and Ph.D programmes at VTU Departments in Belagavi and at three constituent colleges: UBDT Engineering College Davangere, VTU Constituent College Chintamani, and VTU Constituent Engineering College Gokak. Other VTU-affiliated engineering colleges are separate colleges, but they also use KCET and COMEDK routes for admission.

Ques. What is the M.Tech fee for VTU direct departments?

Ans. The annual M.Tech fee at VTU departments and constituent colleges starts from INR 91,890. The total fee for 2 years is INR 1,83,780. Fees may change each year, and private affiliated M.Tech colleges follow separately regulated fee structures.

Ques. Are management quota seats available under VTU?

Ans. VTU’s own departments and constituent colleges do not offer management quota seats. Such seats are available only in private VTU-affiliated engineering colleges, within the limits fixed by AICTE and VTU rules. Students interested in these seats should contact the chosen affiliated college directly.

Ques. How does Karnataka PGCET help in VTU PG admission?

Ans. Karnataka PGCET means Post Graduate Common Entrance Test, and it is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. It is used for M.Tech, M.Arch, MBA, and MCA admission. VTU and affiliated colleges use PGCET scores through KEA PG counselling. The 2026 M.Tech exam was held on May 24, 2026, and the MBA and MCA exam was held on June 14, 2026. The next cycle exams are expected in May to June 2027.