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Updated on 19th January, 2024 , 10 min read

VTU: Full Form, Courses, Syllabus

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oVTU's full form is Visvesvaraya Technical University. It is a public state university in Belagavi, Karnataka, established by the Govt. of Karnataka in 1998. It is named after Sir M. Visvesvaraya, an Indian Civil Engineer, statesman, and the 19th Diwan of Mysore. VTU is one of the largest Technical Universities in India with 24 years of tradition of excellence in Engineering and Technical Education, Research, and Innovation. The university has over 182 Affiliated colleges and 25 autonomous colleges.       
Visvesvaraya Technical University has Undergraduate courses in 37 disciplines, Postgraduate courses in 96 disciplines, and Ph.D. and M.Sc.(Engineering) research programs. The University comprises a multi-disciplinary and multi-level institution offering wide-ranging courses in Engineering, Management, and Technology. VTU is making steady progress in developing and providing the best technical environment for education and will continue to serve the nation in the coming years.  

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VTU Vision, Mission, and Mandate

  • Vision: VTU aims to become an outstanding Technological University at the cutting edge of Science and Technology that produces world-class Knowledge, Research, Extension, and Leadership in Technology innovation for Industry and Society.
  • Mission: The University aims to plan the development of technical education, to establish value-based and need-based education and training in engineering and technology, and to generate qualified and competent manpower, responsive to technological and societal needs.
  • Mandate: The Visvesvaraya Technological University has been established by the Government of Karnataka to Promote planned and sustainable development of technical education consistent with state and national policies. To establish objective evaluation and certification systems for students, programs, and institutions.

Vivesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Campus

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is a public state university in Belagavi, Karnataka. The university has more than 208 affiliated colleges and offers a wide range of courses in the fields of Engineering, Science, Technology, Management, and more.  VTU's campus infrastructure includes well-equipped laboratories, research facilities, and classrooms designed to support modern teaching methods. The university offers accommodation to students through student hostels and also offers recreational spaces and sports facilities for a balanced student experience. Visvesvraya Technological University along with its main campus in Belgavi, Karnataka, has three regional centers in Bangalore, Mysore, and Gulbarga. 

VTU has a global campus where they have partnered with several prestigious foreign universities that have established their physical presence in India. They offer a wide range of courses in various fields of study including Engineering, Business, and Technology. This helps the students with the opportunity to access world-class education from renowned institutions without leaving the country. 

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Courses

Visvesvaraya Technological University offers various UG, PG, and Doctoral courses with different specializations. VTU also offers lateral entry in some courses like B.Tech, and MCA. A list of courses can be found in the table below along with its eligibility and fees.

Undergraduate Courses:

CourseSpecializationEligibility CriteriaFirst-Year Tuition Fees
BE/B.Tech

Computer Science & Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Civil Engineering. Biotechnology

Instrumentation Engineering 

Candidates who have passed the second PUC or equivalent qualifying examination of the Pre-University Education Board of Karnataka have to obtain an eligibility certificate seeking admission to the B.E/B.Tech Degree program of the University.INR 10610
B.ArchBachelor of Architecture

The candidates shall have secured a minimum of 50 % of marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination and 45% for SC/ST category. Along with this candidates must have the following.

  • All candidates must have passed the NATA or any specially designed aptitude test in Architecture conducted by the Competent Authority of the Central / State Government or the JEE Mains Paper-II examination conducted by CBSE.
  • Candidates who have passed the two-year Pre-University examination conducted by the Karnataka State Pre-University Board with Mathematics as a subject of study; or
  • Who have passed 10+2 of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or equivalent with Mathematics as a subject of study; or 
  • Who possesses a Three-Year Diploma in Architecture or any stream of Engineering recognized by the Government of Karnataka, or any other State Government or Central Government or any other Diploma qualification considered equivalent thereto by this University.
INR 11260
B.PlanBachelor of PlanningAdmission to the first year of the course shall be open to the students; who have passed the two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by the Karnataka State Pre-University Board /the Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E.) with Mathematics and Physics as a compulsory subject of study along with Chemistry / Engineering Drawing/Computer Science/Biology /Biotechnology/Electronics/Computers. The candidates shall have secured a minimum of 50 % of marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination and 45% for SC/ST category. Along with this candidates must have the following.INR 10610
B.Tech (Lateral Entry)Bachelor of Technology

Candidates who have passed a 3-year Diploma in Engineering and B.Sc. Degree shall be notified by the Government of Karnataka and VTU from time to time for admission into the 3rd semester of B.E/B.Tech. degree program.

Those who have completed their Engineering Diploma from States other than Karnataka shall submit the Equivalence/Eligibility Certificate issued by the Director of Technical Education, Karnataka.

INR 7220
B.VocBachelor of Vocation

Candidates are required to qualify for the second PUC or any other equivalent examination with English as one of the Languages and obtain an aggregate minimum of 45% of marks, 40% for the SC/ST category. Those candidates who have passed a qualifying examination other than PUC-2, have to obtain the eligibility certificate from VTU to seek admission to this course.

Candidates who have acquired the NSQF certification Level 4 (with any specialization) are eligible for admission to the first year of B.Voc, provided that the specialization certification Level 4 is the same as the B.Voc specialization.

INR 9660

Postgraduate Courses

CourseSpecializationEligibility CriteriaFirst-Year Course Fee
M.Tech

Digital Electronics & Communication System

Computer Science & Engineering

Information & Communication Technology

Nano-Technology

Textile Technology

  • Admission to the M.Tech program shall be open to all the candidates who have passed B.E./ B. Tech. Examinations of VTU or any other recognized University/ Institution, with at least 50% of the marks in aggregate, and 45% of marks for the SC/ST category. 
  • The candidates should be GATE qualified or should have appeared for the Entrance Examination conducted by an authority recognized by the Government of Karnataka (PGCET)/VTU.
  • The candidates, who are qualified in the GATE Examination for the appropriate branch of engineering, shall be given priority. They are exempted from the taking Entrance Examination.
INR 10820
M.ArchMaster of Architecture
  • Admission to the Master of Architecture Program shall be open to all the candidates who have passed B.Arch. (as per the eligibility criteria specified from time to time) of COA, VTU, or any other recognized University / Institution. 
  • Candidates are required to at least 50% of the marks in aggregate and  45% for the SC/ST category. Candidates holding the degree awarded by Associate of the Indian Institute of Architects (AIIA) shall also be considered for M.Arch., programs.
  • The candidates should be GATE (Architecture) qualified or should have appeared for the Entrance Examination conducted by an authority recognized by the Government of Karnataka / VTU/ any other University on approval by the Government of Karnataka.
  • The candidates, who are qualified in the GATE(Architecture) Examination shall be given priority. They shall be exempted from taking Postgraduate Entrance Examination (PGCET).
INR 10820
MBAMaster of Business Administration
  • Admission to the MBA program shall be open to candidates who have a Bachelor's degree of a minimum of three years or an equivalent examination and have obtained an aggregate mark of 50%, and 45% of marks for the SC/ST/Category-1 of Karnataka candidates.
  • Candidates need to appear for the entrance examinations conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) which are PGCET, and Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (KMAT), or appear and qualify under any approved entrance examination conducted by the authority recognized by the Government of Karnataka/VTU /the any other University of Karnataka state. 
INR 10820
MCA Master of Computer Applications
  • Candidates must have a BCA or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering or an equivalent degree or Passed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation Level. Candidates should have obtained at least 50% of marks aggregate, and 45% of marks for the SC/ST category.
  • Candidates are required to appear for the PGCET, and KMAT entrance examinations, or appear and qualify under any approved entrance examination conducted by the authority recognized by the Government of Karnataka/VTU /any other University of Karnataka state.
INR 10820

Click on the Visvesvaraya Technological University Admission to read the complete course list along with the eligibility criteria.

Vivesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Course Syllabus

Visvesvaraya Technological University syllabus for the different courses is listed in the table below

  1. Master of Business Administration (MBA) Syllabus

MBA in Financial Management

MBA in Human Resource Management

IntroductionIntroduction to HRM
Time Value of MoneyHR Planning
Long-term sources of Finance & Cost of CapitalPerformance Planning and Appraisal
Capital Structure and Dividend DecisionsHuman Resource Management in Small and Medium Enterprises
Long-term Investment Decisions (Capital Budgeting)Human Resource Management and Innovations
Working Capital ManagementFuture Trends in Human Resource Management

MBA in Research Methodology and IPR 

MBA in Managerial Economics

Introduction to Business ResearchIntroduction
Business Research DesignDemand Analysis
SamplingCost Analysis & Production Analysis
Data CollectionMarket Structure and Pricing Practices
Data Analysis and Report Writing Indian Business Environment
Intellectual Property RightsIndian Industrial Policy
  1. Other Courses
CourseSyllabus
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Mathematical Foundation for Computer Applications

Operating System Concepts

Data Structures with Algorithms

Computer Networks

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Data Structures with Algorithms Laboratory

Computer Networks Laboratory

Research Methodology and IPR

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Materials and Methods in Building Construction

Climatology

History of Architecture

Theory of Architecture

Computer Applications in Architecture

Building Structures

Computer Science and Engineering

Data Structures and Applications

Analog and Digital Electronics

Computer Organization and Architecture

Programming in C++

Object Oriented Programming with JAVA Laboratory

Mastering Office

Transform Calculus, Fourier Series, and Numerical Techniques

Additional Mathematics

Social Connect and Responsibility,

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Digital System Design using Verilog

Basic Signal Processing

Analog Electronic Circuits

LD (Logic Design) Lab using Pspice / MultiSIM 

AEC (Analog Electronic Circuits) Lab

LIC (Linear Integrated Circuits) Lab using Pspice / MultiSIM

LabVIEW Programming Basics

Analog and Digital Electronics Lab

Transform Calculus, Fourier Series, and Numerical Techniques

Additional Mathematics

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Analog Electronic Circuits and Op-Amps

Electric Circuit Analysis

Transformers and Generators

Electrical Machines Laboratory

Scilab for Transformers and Generators

Circuit Laboratory using Pspice

555 IC Laboratory

Scilab for Mathematics

Transform Calculus, Fourier Series, and Numerical Techniques

Mechanical Engineering

Transform Calculus, Fourier Series, and Numerical Techniques 

Metal casting, Forming and Joining Processes

Material Science and Engineering

Thermodynamics

Introduction to PYTHON

Fundamentals of Virtual Reality

Machine Drawing and GD&T 

Civil Engineering

Geodetic Engineering 

Strength of Materials

Earth Resources and Engineering

Computer-Aided Building Planning and Drawing

Transform Calculus, Fourier Series, and Numerical Techniques

VTU CGPA and SGPA Calculator

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) uses the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) to measure the overall academic performance of the students. SGPA is a measure of the academic performance of student/s in a semester. It is the ratio of total credit points secured by a student in various courses registered in a semester and the total course credits taken during that semester. It shall be expressed up to two decimal places. CGPA is a measure of the overall cumulative performance of a student over all semesters. The CGPA is the ratio of total credit points secured by a student in various courses in all semesters and the sum of the total credits of all the courses in all semesters. It is expressed up to two decimal places.

To calculate CGPA, you need to have access to two things, i.e., the Credit score (C) assigned to each subject a student has registered for and the GPA or the student's grade score in each subject multiplied by the credit score assigned to the subject.

The conversion formula for the conversion of CGPA to percentage released by VTU is as follows: (CGPA earned - 0.75) x 10= Percentage of marks scored. To convert SPGA to percentage the formula given by VTU is: (SGPA Earned - 0.75) x 10= Percentage of marks scored.

The computation of SGPA as per VTU is SGPA(Si)= ∑(Ci x Gi)/ ∑Ci. Here Ci is the number of Credits of the ith course and Gi is the grade point scored by the student in the ith score. 

CGPA is computed in the same manner taking into account all the courses undergone by a student over all the semesters of a program. The formula is CGPA(Ci)= ∑(Ci x Si)/ ∑Ci. Here Si is the CGPA of the ith semester and Ci is the number of credits in the semester.

VTU CGPA and SGPA Calculator Websites

There are a few websites that help VTU students calculate their CGPA and SGPA to make it more convenient for the students. Some of these website are given below.

  1. Vturesource

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  1. VTU Notes Categories: 
  • On clicking on the site the students can access the main page which has the option to calculate SGPA and CGPA.

GATE Scorecard

  • On clicking on the SGPA calculator the students can access the branch-wise and semester-wise calculator.

GATE Scorecard

  • Upon selecting the relevant tab the following page will open where the students can calculate their SGPA.

GATE Scorecard

  •  Students can calculate their CGPA after clicking on the CGPA tab from the main page. On the CGPA tab, they will be able to access the following information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full form of VTU?

VTU is an abbreviation for Visvesvaraya Technological University.

How many institutions are affiliated to VTU?

VTU has over 182 affiliated universities, and 25 autonomous colleges.

How many courses are offered at VTU?

VTU offers a wide array of courses to the students. This includes 37 UG courses, 96 PG courses, and Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engineering) Research programs.

How many campuses does VTU have?

VTU has 4 different campuses. This include the main campus in Belagavi, Karnataka. Along with the main campus VTU has three regional centers in Bangalore, Mysore, and Gulbarga. VTU also has a global campus where they have partnered with several prestigious foreign universities.

What is the syllabus of MBA in Financial Management offered at VTU?

The MBA in Financial Management offered by VTU includes subjects such as: Time Value of Money, Long-term sources of Finance & Cost of Capital, Capital Structure and Dividend Decisions, Long-term Investment Decisions (Capital Budgeting), and Working Capital Management.

What is the syllabus of Bachelor in Architecture at VTU?

The syllabus of the Bachelor in Architecture (B.Arch) course offered at VTU is: Materials and Methods in Building Construction, Climatology, History of Architecture, Theory of Architecture, Computer Applications in Architecture, and Building Structures.

Is VTU syllabus tough?

Like many technical univeristies, VTU has a rigorous academic structure. The curriculum can be challenging but the university provides the resources and support necessary for the students.

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