Postponement of B.Voc Degree Program Examinations - The examinations for the B.Voc degree programs scheduled for June-July 2025 have been postponed. For more details, please refer to the official examination time table page. Additional information can be found in the attached circular.
Twenty-Fifth Annual Convocation Notification - This notification is regarding the twenty-fifth annual convocation of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), which will award undergraduate and research degrees. The event is a significant milestone for the university, celebrating the achievements of its graduates.
Academic Eligibility for Admission to VTU Post-Graduate Programmes - Visvesvaraya Technological University has released a notification regarding the academic eligibility requirements for admission to the VTU post-graduate programs including MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Plan, and M.Sc for the academic year 2025-26. For detailed eligibility criteria, please refer to the attached document.
Updated 2nd Semester Syllabus for Civil Engineering Stream PG Programmes - The syllabus for the 2nd semester of Civil Engineering stream postgraduate programmes has been updated. Please refer to the attached document for details regarding Course Outcomes (COs) and Program Outcomes (POs). The updated syllabus is essential for students to align their studies with the latest academic standards set by the university.
VTU COE Awareness Session on MOOC Courses - Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has issued a circular regarding an awareness session on MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) for students and faculty. The session aims to provide insights into the benefits and opportunities presented by MOOC courses. Detailed information can be found in the attached circular.
Correction in 2nd Semester Scheme & Syllabus of PG Programmes (ME Stream) - This update includes a correction of a typo error in the 2nd Semester Scheme & Syllabus of the PG Programmes specific to the Mechanical Engineering stream. The revised document is available for download. Please refer to the attached document for the updated syllabus.
Participation in State Level Project Expo and Competition - Srishti 2025 - The administration has announced participation details for the upcoming State Level Project Expo and Competition, Srishti 2025. All relevant information, including guidelines and schedules, can be found in the attached brochure. For more details, please refer to the official circular from Visvesvaraya Technological University.
Academic Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Bachelor's Degree Programs for 2025-26 - This notification outlines the academic eligibility criteria required for admission to the Bachelor’s degree programs for the upcoming academic year 2025-26. Detailed information can be found in the attached document.
Corrigendum Issued by State Govt Regarding Diploma Lateral Entry Admissions - The State Government has issued a corrigendum concerning the admissions process for diploma lateral entry. This update is crucial for prospective students and educational institutions involved in the diploma lateral entry admissions. For further details, please refer to the attached document.
VTU conducts admission to B.Tech courses on the basis of KCET scores. The provisional answer key is already released and the final answer key will be released on May 10, 2024. KCET 2024 results for admissions at VTU will be released on May 20, 2023 on the official website.
Visvesvaraya Technological University was established in the year 1998 in the Belgavi town of Karnataka. It was also commonly referred to as VTU Belgaum or VTU Belgavi. VTU is one of the largest technological universities in India. It is recognised for its excellence in ‘Engineering & Technical Education, Research and Innovations’. The university currently has 182 affiliated colleges, 1 constituent college, and 25 autonomous colleges. As per the NIRF Report 2022, VTU has an overall rank of 100 with a score of 44.35, a university rank of 72 with a score of 44.22, a management rank of 76 with a score of 45.15, and an engineering rank of 49 with a score of 50.20.
VTU courses list comprises 37 undergraduate programmes and 96 postgraduate programmes, along with doctoral level and M.Sc (Engineering) by Research courses under seven faculties. VTU admissions are done both on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying exam or on the basis of the entrance exam conducted against the courses. VTU placements are conducted every year through the centralised placement cell, also known as VTU-CPC. Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, SLK, Mu-Sigma, Robert Book, Continental and KEC International are some of the top recruiters visiting the VTU campus placement drive every year.
Course Name | Apply Now | Fees | Short Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | Higher secondary education (10+2) or equivalent, Minimum aggregate of 45% in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, Valid score in Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) or any national-level entrance examination such as JEE Main | ||
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in entrance exams (CAT, MAT, XAT, KMAT), Minimum of two years of work experience after completing bachelor's degree | ||
M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | B.Tech./B.E. degree in a relevant field, Minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST candidates), Valid GATE score | ||
M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, Minimum aggregate of 50% in qualifying exams, Valid score in entrance exams like PGCET or GATE, Strong foundation in mathematics and computer programming concepts, Relevant work experience or certifications in the field | ||
Master of Engineering-M.E. | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, minimum aggregate score of 50%, valid GATE score, valid PGCET score |
VTU Belgaum courses are provided under nine departments. They are aerospace engineering, applied science, civil engineering, computer science engineering, electronics and communication engineering, mechanical engineering, management studies and VTU PG centres. VTU courses include various undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, doctoral-level courses and MSc by Research courses. VTU Belgaum fees are different for all the courses and are bifurcated into Karnataka, Non-Karnataka/SAARC, and foreign/PIO/NRI sectors. Also, the VTU fees are different for existing and non-existing units. Similarly, the VTU eligibility criteria are also different from one another. Highlighted below are the VTU fees and popular courses details.
Courses | Semester | Fees |
BE | First | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Tech | First | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Arch | First | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Plan | First | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Voc | First | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Sc Hons (Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/ Nano Science) | First | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
BE/B.Tech Lateral Entry | Third | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
BE | Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Tech | Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Arch | Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Plan | Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Voc | Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
B.Sc Hons | Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth | Existing Unit-Karnataka: Rs 22,220 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 35,830 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,240 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 23,740 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,740 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,241 |
Courses | Semester | Fees |
MBA | First | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,560 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,560 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,640 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,640 |
MCA | First | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,560 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,560 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,640 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,640 |
M.Tech | First | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,560 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,560 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,640 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,640 |
M.Arch | First | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,560 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,560 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,640 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,640 |
M.Plan | First | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,560 Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,560 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 22,620 Non-Existing Unit- Non-Karnataka/SAARC: Rs 25,640 Non-Existing Unit- Foreign/PIO/NRI: Rs 45,640 |
MBA | Third | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960 |
MCA | Third | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960 |
M.Tech | Third | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960 |
M.Arch | Third | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960 |
M.Plan | Third | Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940 Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960 |
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Seat Intake |
B.Sc Physics |
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B.Sc Chemistry |
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B.Sc Mathematics |
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B.Sc Nano Science |
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VTU admissions to B.Tech courses are offered based on KCET scores. The results for KCET 2024 will be released on May 20, 2024 by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on the official website.
Events | Dates |
KCET provisional answer key | April 29, 2024 |
Answer Key Objections Raising | April 30 to May 7, 2024 |
KCET 2024 final answer key release | May 10, 2024 (Tentative) |
KCET 2024 Results | May 20, 2024 |
VTU has a dedicated centralised placement cell that looks after the overall VTU placements. It conducts meetings with corporates regarding the internship and placements, organises free-placement training and arranges workshops/seminars/mock interviews making sure all the students are placement ready. Placements at VTU are conducted every year and many top recruiters like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, SLK, and Mu-Sigma visit the campus. The VTU placement process includes inviting recruiters, negotiating with them, preparing the placement drive template, providing placement registration links with the students, and so on and so forth. The VTU MBA final placement 2022 list is out and candidates can check the same here.
Infosys | TCS | Wipro |
Cognizant | SLK | Mu-Sigma |
Robert Book | Continental's | KEC International |
KPIT | Hexaware | Global Edge |
Candence | Mindtree | Berger Paints |
VTU cutoff for KCET is the minimum rank that a candidate must achieve to secure admission in various B.Tech specialisations offered by the university. The cutoff varies each year and is determined based on factors such as the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the KCET exam, the total number of seats available, and the previous year's cutoff trends. It is important for candidates to rank within the cutoff to ensure their eligibility for admission. VTU cutoff 2024 for B.Tech will be released after the declaration of the KCET results, and candidates who meet the cutoff are invited for the counselling process. VTU cut off is different for different categories of students and varies across various specialisations of B.Tech programmes.
Looking into the VTU ranking list, NIRF has ranked the university under four categories namely overall, university, management and engineering. As per VTU NIRF ranking, the overall rank stands at 100 with a score of 44.35. Also, the university rank is 72, the engineering rank is 49 and the management rank is 76 as per the VTU NIRF Ranking in India for 2022. Tabulated below are the VTU ranking in India along with its score:
NIRF Ranking 2022 | NIRF Ranking Category 2022 | NIRF Ranking Score 2022 |
100 | Overall | 44.35 |
72 | University | 44.22 |
49 | Engineering | 50.20 |
76 | Management | 45.15 |
VTU scholarships are provided to students who are in financial need and those who have excelled in their exams. As per the VTU scholarship programme, most of the scholarships can be availed at the time of admission. Tabulated below are the VTU scholarship 2023 list:
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