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VTU Belgaum - Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

VTU B.Tech admissions will begin with the release of KCET results on May 20, 2024. The final answer key for the KCET exam is expected to release  on May 10, 2024. COMEDK-UGET entrance test for B.Tech is scheduled to be conducted on May 12, 2024. The annual fees for the B.Tech programme at VTU range from Rs 3.34 lakh to Rs 23 lakh depending on the specialisation.
LocationBelagavi (Karnataka)
NIRF Rank#101-150
Year of Establishment1998
TypeGovernment
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Updated on - Jun 10, 2025 09:26 AM IST

VTU Belgaum Latest Updates

June 09, 2025

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.

June 03, 2025

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.

May 29, 2025

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.

May 23, 2025

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.

May 19, 2025

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.

May 15, 2025

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.

May 13, 2025

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.

May 07, 2025

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.

May 02, 2025

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.

About VTU Belgaum

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. 

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Top Courses at VTU Belgaum

Course NameApply NowFeesShort 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 Courses and Admission 2025

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. 

VTU UG Fees 2024

CoursesSemesterFees
BEFirst

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.TechFirst

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.ArchFirst

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.PlanFirst

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.VocFirst

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 EntryThird

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

BEThird, 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.TechThird, 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.ArchThird, 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.PlanThird, 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.VocThird, 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 HonsThird, 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

VTU Fees 2024 for PG Courses

CoursesSemesterFees
MBAFirst

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

MCAFirst

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.TechFirst

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.ArchFirst

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.PlanFirst

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

MBAThird

Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940

Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960

MCAThird

Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940

Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960

M.TechThird

Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940

Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960

M.ArchThird

Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940

Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960

M.PlanThird

Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,940

Non-Existing Unit- Karnataka: Rs 4,960

VTU Eligibility Criteria and Seat Intake 2024

CourseEligibility CriteriaSeat Intake
B.Sc Physics
  • Candidates must have passed the 12th (10+2) standard examination or equivalent from the science stream or with a minimum any 3 of the following subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Electronics, Statistics and Computer Science.
  • 45% or above aggregate marks in the 10+2 level exam (40% for SC, ST and OBC categories)
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B.Sc Chemistry
  • Candidates must have passed the 12th (10+2) standard examination or equivalent from the science stream or with a minimum any 3 of the following subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Electronics, Statistics and Computer Science.
  • 45% or above aggregate marks in the 10+2 level exam (40% for SC, ST and OBC categories)
B.Sc Mathematics
  • Candidates must have passed the 12th (10+2) standard examination or equivalent from the science stream or with a minimum any 3 of the following subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Electronics, Statistics and Computer Science.
  • 45% or above aggregate marks in the 10+2 level exam (40% for SC, ST and OBC categories)
B.Sc Nano Science
  • Candidates must have passed the 12th (10+2) standard examination or equivalent from the science stream or with a minimum any 3 of the following subjects – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Electronics, Statistics and Computer Science.
  • 45% or above aggregate marks in the 10+2 level exam (40% for SC, ST and OBC categories)

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.

VTU Admission Dates 2024

EventsDates
KCET provisional answer key April 29, 2024
Answer Key Objections RaisingApril 30 to May 7, 2024
KCET 2024 final answer key releaseMay 10, 2024 (Tentative)
KCET 2024 ResultsMay 20, 2024
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4 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:KCET
Courses OfferedView AllB.Tech in Civil Engineering , B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering , B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering , B.Tech in Biotechnology Engineering , B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllMaster of Business Administration , MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Exams Accepted:GATE , Karnataka PGCET
Courses OfferedView AllM.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering , M.Tech in Artifical Intelligence and Data Science , M.Tech in Civil Engineering , M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering , M.Tech in Biotechnology Engineering
MCA
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedMCA in Computer Application
2 YearsDuration
RegularStudy Mode
Courses OfferedView AllM.Tech. in Highway Technology

VTU Belgaum Highlights

VTU Belgaum Placements

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.

VTU Placement Recruiters 2022

InfosysTCSWipro
CognizantSLKMu-Sigma
Robert Book Continental'sKEC International
KPITHexawareGlobal Edge
CandenceMindtreeBerger Paints
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VTU Cutoff 2025

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.

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VTU Belgaum Reviews

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5 Star Rating
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4 Star Rating
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3 Star Rating
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Muhammed SijanB.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering | 2028 | Feb 22, 2025 18:32:23
My overall review about my collage experience in Visvesvaraya technological University is excellent in this university they are providing more importance to studies rather than programs.I studied in Yenepoya Institute Of Technology where the university is VTU .I didn't felt regret in my entire education career for choosing VTU as my university for education.
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A HANSIKAB.Tech in Industrial & Production Engineering | 2014 | Apr 17, 2024 22:46:56
The campus is nice. There are multiple courses available. The hostel facility is good. The environment feels natural and refreshing. And even the faculties are friendly in nature.
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Akshata Manjunath AnnigeriB.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering | 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 15:15:42
environment of this collage is very fantastic, infrastructure of this collage is very awesome,,with all different kind of facility, classrooms are well maintained
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Veerendragowda R KB.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 2015 | Mar 26, 2024 15:30:11
Placement percentage is also good and almost 100 percent in this university. Labs have all the related equipment for the practical. Faculties always help the students in studies.
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Kavya KB.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering | 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 21:54:05
faculty of this collage was too good,, all teachers was very supportive and helpful...teacher have good experience of education,, they provide good quality of education
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VTU Belgaum Rankings

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:

VTU NIRF Ranking 2022

NIRF Ranking 2022NIRF Ranking Category 2022NIRF Ranking Score 2022
100Overall44.35
72University44.22
49Engineering50.20
76Management45.15
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Ranking Publisher NIRF

  • Overall#92
  • University#63
  • Engineering#69
  • Management#95

VTU Belgaum Overall NIRF Ranking 2025

  • OVERALLCombined scores base on institute performance.
    46.48AVERAGE
  • TLRStrong emphasis on quality education and adequate resources.
    58.85GOOD
  • RPActive engagement in research, high-quality publications, and strong professional collaborations.
    34.69AVERAGE
  • GOGood placement and higher study opportunities for students, high median salary, and admissions into top universities.
    61.46GOOD
  • OIFocus on diversity, inclusivity, and facilities for disadvantaged and physically challenged students.
    57.77GOOD
  • PRPositive perception among employers, research investors, and academic peers.
    3.53AVERAGE

VTU Belgaum Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

Campus Facilities

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campus-facilitiesLibrary
campus-facilitiesGrounds
campus-facilitiesConference Room
campus-facilitiesLaboratories

VTU Belgaum Scholarships

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:

  • Emeritus Fellowship.
  • Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for single girl child
  • Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme for university rank holders in general & honours courses at undergraduate level
  • Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students.
  • Dr D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences, Medical Sciences & Engineering Sciences. (Hindi Version)
  • Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates.
  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Research Associateship (RA) for Foreign Nationals
  • Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology
  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship to women candidates
  • Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students
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VTU Belgaum Contact Details

College Location

  • addressold townNewbridge Road
  • emailgrievance@vtu.ac.in
  • telephone+91-0831-2498112.
  • telephonewww.vtu.ac.in

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