Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum  Course & Fees Belgaum, Karnataka

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Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum Courses and Fees Details

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The Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is a public state university in Belagavi, Karnataka, established by the Government of Karnataka.  It is one of the largest technological universities in India. The university was named after Sir M. Visvesvaraya, an Indian civil engineer, and the 19th Diwan of Mysore. VTU offers world-class knowledge, research, and leadership in Science and Technology. It aims to promote planned and sustainable development of technical education consistent to with state and national policies. 

VTU is a popular university in India and attracts more than 80000 students every year, and has 219 affiliated colleges, and 17 autonomous colleges. The university offers admission to UG,  PG, Diploma, Doctoral, and Certification courses in fields like Engineering, Commerce, Arts, Management, IT, and more. VTU offers around 37 Undergraduate, 96 postgraduate, and  Ph.D. & M.Sc. (Engineering) research programs with 7 faculties. 

VTU UG Courses

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) offers 37 undergraduate courses in multiple specializations such as Technology, Engineering, Commerce, IT, Science, Vocational Studies, Architecture, and more. VTU's flagship program, B.Tech has 23 specializations and admission is based on the JEE Mains score. A list of the UG courses offered by VTU is given in the table below.

VTU UG Course

Specialization

Eligibility

B.E/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.
B.Tech (Lateral)

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Civil Engineering 

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.

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 Main 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.
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.
B.Sc. (Hons)Bachelor of Science (Honors)Those students, who have passed a qualifying examination other than the PUC II examination of the Pre-University Education Board of Karnataka or XI and XII CBSE/ICSE studied in Karnataka have to obtain an eligibility/equivalence certificate for seeking admission to 1st year B.Sc.(Honors) Degree Program, from VTU. 
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.

BBADigital MarketingThe candidates should have passed the 10+2 examinations, must have a Diploma in any stream, or must have a certificate equivalent to the PUC. 
BCA Data AnalyticsThe candidates should have passed the 10+2 examinations, must have a Diploma in any stream, or must have a certificate equivalent to the PUC. 
BCA Data ScienceThe candidates should have passed the 10+2 examinations, must have a Diploma in any stream, or must have a certificate equivalent to the PUC. 

VTU PG Courses

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) postgraduate courses with a wide array of specializations to choose from like Technology, Computer Applications, Management, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Entrepreneurship, and more. A list of the PG courses offered at VTU is given in the table below.

VTU Course

Specialization

Eligibility

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.
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).
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. 
MBA Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Development (IEV)

The admission process shall be conducted by VTU, and it shall be as per the norms of the KEA. The merit list for admission shall be prepared by the University on the basis of combined scores for the following weightage.

  • Graduation Marks - 40%
  • Case Study - 20%
  • Personal Interview - 30%
  • Work Experience - 10%
MBA Business AnalyticsAdmission to the MBA Program shall be open to the candidates who have passed in Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized University.
MBA

Human Resource Management (HRM)

Marketing Management (MM)

Financial Management (FM)

Admission to the MBA Program shall be open to the candidates who have passed in Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized University.
MCAMaster 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.
MCAArtificial Intelligence and Data ScienceCandidate should have passed BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree, OR Passed B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications at 10+2 level.
MCACyber Security and Cloud ComputingCandidate should have passed BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree, OR Passed B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications at 10+2 level.
M.PlanMaster of Planning
  • Admission to the Master of Planning, Program shall be open to all the candidates who have passed B. Plan or B.Arch. or B. E / B. Tech in Civil Engineering/ Building Technology/ Construction Technology/ Environmental Engineering or M.A/M.Sc. (Geography), or as per the eligibility criteria specified from time to time by AICTE / VTU or any other recognized University / Institution of Eminence.
  • AIIA qualification shall be considered equivalent to B.Arch. The regulations of the Council of Architecture (COA) concerning the equivalence of the AIIA examination to a B.Arch. degree shall prevail. The candidate seeking admission to M. Plan. Programs based on AIIA shall write the GATE, PGCET, or VTU Entrance Test, conducted by its PG Centres.

VTU PG Diploma Course

VTU has a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management (PGDHCM). This is offered by the colleges affiliated with VTU. PGDHCM is a one-year course with two semesters. The candidates will be allowed a maximum of two years, four semesters of duration to be eligible for the completion of the course. If the candidate does not complete the course in the given time then they have to register again as a fresh candidate.

Courses NameEligibility Criteria
Post Graduate Diploma in Health Care Management

For admission to this course, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree of minimum three years of duration from a recognized institution. OR

Candidates need to pass any other examination recognized by the university as equivalent thereto.

VTU Online Courses

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) offers admission to its online degree courses as well. It offers different online undergraduate, postgraduate, and PG Diploma programs across all the major disciplines. The courses are degree-oriented and virtual. Candidates will given e-content, semestrial exams, and earn a degree online. Each program is structured and designed to provide comprehensive learning. Candidates who have passed their 10+2, and have passed graduation to pursue any postgraduate degree program.

UG Online Degree Courses

Course NameSpecializationEligibility Criteria
BBADigital MarketingCandidates should have passed their Higher Secondary (10+2)/Diploma of any stream/ Any Equivalent Certificate to PUC.
BCAData AnalyticsCandidates should have passed their Higher Secondary (10+2)/Diploma of any stream/ Any Equivalent Certificate to PUC.
BCA Data SciencesCandidates should have passed their Higher Secondary (10+2)/Diploma of any stream/ Any Equivalent Certificate to PUC.

Online PG Degree Courses

MBA Business AnalyticsAdmission to the MBA Program shall be open to the candidates who have passed in Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized University.
MBA

Human Resource Management (HRM)

Marketing Management (MM)

Financial Management (FM)

Admission to the MBA Program shall be open to the candidates who have passed in Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized University.
MCA Artificial Intelligence and Data ScienceCandidate should have passed BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree, OR Passed B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications at 10+2 level.
MCA Cyber Security and Cloud ComputingCandidate should have passed BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree, OR Passed B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications at 10+2 level.

Online PG Diploma Courses

PG Diploma Cyber Security and Cloud Computing

Candidate should have passed BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree, OR Passed B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications at 10+2 level.

Candidates in their final year can apply with the last completed semester results. Candidates with work experience will have an added advantage for admissions.

PG DiplomaBig Data Analytics

Candidate should have passed BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree, OR Passed B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications at 10+2 level.

Candidates in their final year can apply with the last completed semester results. Candidates with work experience will have an added advantage for admissions.

PG Diploma Software Testing

Candidate should have passed BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree, OR Passed B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications at 10+2 level.

Candidates in their final year can apply with the last completed semester results. Candidates with work experience will have an added advantage for admissions.

PG Diploma Financial Analytics, Marketing Analytics, and HR AnalyticsAdmission to the PGD Program shall be open to candidates who have passed in Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized University.
PG DiplomaInvestment Management, Risk Management, Financial Management, and Retail Management

Admission to the PGD Program shall be open to candidates who have passed in Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized University.

 

VTU Ph.D. and Research Courses

Visvesvaraya Technological University offers research programs which shall be called the Ph.D. degree, followed by a specialization. VTU also offers an Integrated full-time Ph.D. program, M.Tech/M.Sc.(Engg.) with a Ph.D., that shall be for a minimum duration of five years. The regular Ph.D. program shall be for a minimum duration of three years, and for a maximum duration of six years from the date of admission. The Eligibility Criteria for the Ph.D. programs are given below.

FacultyEligibility Criteria
Faculty of Engineering

The candidates must have a Master's Degree in Engineering/Technology or an equivalent Degree or M.S. (Research) Degree from the university or any other recognized university, with a minimum CGPA of 6.75 out of 10 or 60% aggregate marks at either the Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Candidates pursuing an M.Sc (Engg.)by Research Degree at the University and those pursuing the M.Tech Degree, with a minimum CGPA of 7.75 out of 10 or 70% aggregate marks shall be eligible for the Ph.D. Integrated Degree program.

Faculty of ManagementThe candidates shall possess a PG degree in MBA or an equivalent degree from a recognized University with a minimum CGPA of 6.75 out of 10 or 60% aggregate marks at either the Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Faculty of Applied Science The candidates must have an M.Sc. degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Geology or MCA, with a minimum CGPA of 6.75 out of 10 or 60% aggregate marks at either the Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Faculty of Architecture

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Architecture or any other allied specialization, with a minimum CGPA of 6.75 out of 10 or 60% aggregate marks at either the Bachelor's or Master's degree. 

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or an equivalent degree recognized by the university, with 10 years of experience in Teaching/ Research/ Professional Practice in Architecture shall also be eligible for admission.

VTU Fee Structure

Course Name Fees
B.Tech (First Year Fees)INR 7040
M.Tech (First Year Fees)INR 10820
MBA (First Year Fees)INR 10820
BCA (Total Fees)INR 77250
BBA (Total Fees)INR 77250
BCA (Total Fees)INR 77250
Ph.D. (First Year Fees)INR 97100
PG Diploma in Financial ManagementINR 102250

VTU Hostel Fees

ParticularsFees
Men's Hostel (Veg)INR 67000
Men's Hostel (Non Veg)INR 73000
Mess Block (Veg)INR 63000
Mess Block (Non Veg)INR 69000
Ladies Hostel (Veg)INR 61000
Ladies Hostel (Non Veg)INR 64000

 

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum Courses and Fees Details

Course Duration Total Fees

Bachelor of Engineering

4 Years -

Master of Business Administration(MBA)

2 Years -

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