RVCE offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech in Software Engineering at its Bengaluru campus. The Information Science and Engineering department teaches the course, and it takes 18 students a year. RVCE holds a NAAC A+ grade, and NIRF placed it in the 101 to 150 range for engineering in 2025. The full fee for a PGCET seat is INR 2.26 Lakhs over two years. You get a seat through KEA counselling on your PGCET rank, and GATE students get seats first. The General seat closed at rank 185 in round 1 of 2026. The Class of 2022 averaged INR 12 LPA, and 13 of the 15 students who sat for placement got jobs.
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Fees
The total fee for a PGCET seat is INR 2.26 Lakhs for two years, and INR 2.96 Lakhs with the college bus. The tuition fee is INR 1.49 Lakhs of that. You pay INR 80,110 to KEA online after allotment, then INR 32,540 at RVCE when you report. In year 2 you pay INR 69,300 tuition and INR 43,850 other fees. The state fixes this fee for PGCET seats. RVCE does not publish a PG hostel fee.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Fee paid at KEA, year 1
INR 80,110
One time, online after allotment
College and VTU fees, year 1
INR 32,540
At RVCE when you report; INR 34,040 if your degree is from outside Karnataka
Tuition fee, year 2
INR 69,300
Once in year 2
Other fees, year 2
INR 43,850
Once in year 2
College bus, if you take it
INR 70,000
INR 35,000 a year, 2 years
Management quota tuition, not in the total
INR 4 Lakhs
INR 2 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no bus
INR 2.26 Lakhs
Full course
Total with bus
INR 2.96 Lakhs
Full course
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Admission Dates
Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. Round 2 choice rearranging is open from 13 to 15 Oct 2026, till 10 am on the last day. KEA has asked the Supreme Court for time to hold two more rounds. So the round 2 allotment and the first class are expected later. Last year, classes started on 3 Nov 2025.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply
24 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Over
Admit card for the M.Tech paper
15 May 2026
Over
PGCET M.Tech exam
23 May 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Round 1 option entry on the KEA portal
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 final seat allotment
25 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 seat fee, last date
12 Oct 2026
Over
Reporting and document check at RVCE
12 Oct 2026
Over
Round 2 choice rearranging
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Round 2 seat allotment
Oct 2026
Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Nov 2026
Tentative
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Eligibility
You need a B.E. or B.Tech with 50% aggregate marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or Category 1 from Karnataka. You also need a PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. KEA lists the degree branches that can apply for this course. If your branch is not on that list, KEA will not give you this seat.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
B.E. or B.Tech in a branch on the KEA list for Software Engineering
Marks
50% aggregate, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 of Karnataka
Exam
A PGCET rank or a valid GATE score
Final year students
You can apply and write PGCET before your degree result
Reservation
Category seats are only for Karnataka candidates
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Admission Process
You apply for PGCET on the KEA site, write the exam and get your rank. KEA then opens option entry and allots the seat on your rank and choices. You pay the fee to KEA, download the confirmation slip and report at RVCE with original documents. If you do not report by the last date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
Apply for PGCET
Fill the online form on the KEA site
Write the exam
Sit for the M.Tech paper and get your rank
Option entry
List this course high on the KEA portal
Pay the KEA fee
Pay online and download the confirmation slip
Report at RVCE
Show the slip and originals, then pay the college fee
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at PGCET rank 185 in round 1 of 2026, and the 2A seat at 1,035. In 2025 the General close was 169 in round 1 and 2,749 in round 2. KEA publishes these ranks after each round. A rank well past the round 1 close can still get a seat in a later round.
Category
Closing rank
Round and year
General Merit
185
Round 1, 2026
Category 1
1,043
Round 1, 2026
2A
1,035
Round 1, 2026
2B
1,182
Round 1, 2026
3A
1,033
Round 1, 2026
SC, S3 group
233
Round 1, 2026
General Merit
169
Round 1, 2025
General Merit
2,749
Round 2, 2025
2A
3,048
Round 2, 2025
3B
2,549
Round 1, 2025
3B
2,879
Round 2, 2025
SC
5,240
Round 2, 2025
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Placements
The Class of 2022 placed 13 of the 15 students who sat for placement, which is 93.3%, at an average of INR 12 LPA. The highest offer was INR 25 LPA. The ISE department handles placements, and IT and product companies hire in the final year. One student went for higher studies. NIRF data for all RVCE M.Tech courses shows 75% placed and a median of INR 7 LPA for the Class of 2024.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 12 LPA, Class of 2022
Highest offer
INR 25 LPA, Class of 2022
Students placed
13 of 15, 93.3%
Average pay, Class of 2021
INR 9.25 LPA
Average pay, Class of 2020
INR 7.17 LPA
Median pay, all M.Tech courses
INR 7 LPA, Class of 2024
Placed, all M.Tech courses
75%, Class of 2024
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Scholarships
Three state schemes pay back the tuition fee of INR 1.49 Lakhs, and the KEA exemption cuts INR 74,705. The SC and ST post-matric scholarship gives the most to the most students. Each scheme is only for Karnataka students and needs a caste and income certificate. You apply on the SSP portal after you join.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
SC and ST post-matric scholarship
SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1.49 Lakhs
KEA fee exemption, half fee
SC or ST, family income INR 2.5 to 10 Lakhs a year
INR 74,705
Category 1 post-matric scholarship
Category 1, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1.49 Lakhs
2A, 3A and 3B post-matric scholarship
2A, 3A or 3B, family income below INR 1 Lakh a year
INR 1.49 Lakhs
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Ranking
NIRF placed RVCE in the 101 to 150 range for engineering in 2025, after #99 in 2024. Collegedunia ranks it #50 in its B.Tech ranking 2026, and NAAC gives it an A+ grade. NIRF ranks on data the college files every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering
2025
101 to 150
NIRF Engineering
2024
#99
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking
2026
#50
NAAC
Current cycle
A+
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Course Structure
Semesters 1 and 2 carry 19 and 23 credits of core subjects and labs. Semester 3 has electives, a minor project and an internship. Semester 4 is a major project worth 18 credits. The course has 80 credits in all.
Semester
What you do
Credits
Semester 1
Core software engineering subjects and labs
19
Semester 2
More core subjects, electives and labs
23
Semester 3
Electives, a minor project and an internship
18
Semester 4
Major project
20
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Seats and Intake
The course has 18 seats a year and started in 2006. KEA fills 10 of them through PGCET: 9 for Rest of Karnataka and 1 for Kalyana Karnataka. RVCE fills the rest under the management quota.
Quota
Seats
Total intake
18
KEA, Rest of Karnataka
9
KEA, Kalyana Karnataka
1
Management quota
The rest of the 18, filled by RVCE
Should you pick M.Tech Software Engineering at RVCE?
This course suits students who want a software job in Bengaluru and have a strong PGCET or GATE result.
Pick it if:
You have a GATE score: KEA gives M.Tech seats to GATE students before it uses PGCET ranks, so add your GATE score to the KEA form.
You want a software job in Bengaluru: the campus is in India's biggest IT city, and 13 of 15 got jobs in 2022.
You want work experience before you finish: semester 3 has an internship and semester 4 is a full major project worth 18 credits.
You missed round 1 by a wide margin: in 2025 the General close moved from 169 in round 1 to 2,749 in round 2.
Skip it if:
You want this year's placement numbers: the department has published this course's figures only up to the Class of 2022, so ask RVCE for newer ones.
You want a hardware or core job: this course and its recruiters are about software, so a core branch fits you better.
You need the hostel fee in writing before you join: RVCE does not publish a PG hostel fee, so ask the hostel office before you pay.
You plan to take a seat elsewhere: the round 1 fee was due by 12 Oct 2026, and unpaid seats were lost.
Counsellor's advice
If round 1 gives you this seat, pay the fee and report before the last date. If your rank missed round 1, keep this course high in your round 2 choices.
M.Tech Software Engineering Eligibility▾
Degree: B.E. or B.Tech in a branch on the KEA list for this course.
Degree marks: 50% aggregate in all years. 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 of Karnataka.
Exam needed: A PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. GATE students get seats first.
Final year students: You can apply and write PGCET before your degree result.
Karnataka quota: Category seats are only for candidates from Karnataka.
M.Tech Software Engineering Admission Process▾
Apply for PGCET: Fill the online form on the KEA site in March and April.
Write the exam: The M.Tech paper is held in May. Your rank comes in August.
Option entry: List this course high on the KEA portal. KEA allots seats on rank and choice.
Pay the KEA fee: Pay online by the last date and download the confirmation slip, or you lose the seat.
Report at RVCE: Bring the slip and original documents, then pay the college fee.
M.Tech Software Engineering Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
24 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026. The form fee could be paid till 5 May 2026.
Over
15 May 2026
Admit card for the M.Tech paper
The admit card came out on the KEA site.
Over
23 May 2026
PGCET M.Tech exam
The M.Tech paper was held on a Saturday.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your rank decides your place in counselling.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Round 1 option entry on the KEA portal
You listed your college and course choices in this window.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final seat allotment
KEA published the final round 1 result on 25 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Round 1 seat fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 12 Oct 2026.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check at RVCE
Students joined with the confirmation slip and originals by 6 pm.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Round 2 choice rearranging
You can reorder your choices till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 2 seat allotment
Expected after the Supreme Court decides on more rounds.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Expected within a few days of the round 2 result.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
Last year, first-year M.Tech classes started on 3 Nov 2025.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in March, as in 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in May, as in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected in August.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 option entry on the KEA portal
Expected soon after the result.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
Expected a few days after option entry closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat fee payment
Expected within a week of the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check at RVCE
Expected with the fee payment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in November, as in 2025.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and the RVCE admission circular. Confirm on the official site before you act.
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost of a PGCET seat, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the college bus.
Fee paid at KEA, year 1
One time, in year 1, online after allotment
INR 80,110
College and VTU fees, year 1
One time, in year 1, at RVCE when you report
INR 32,540
Tuition fee, year 2
One time, in year 2
INR 69,300
Other fees, year 2
One time, in year 2
INR 43,850
Add the college bus
College bus
Per year × 2, INR 35,000 a year
INR 70,000
Total course fee
INR 2.26 Lakhs
2 years · PGCET seat fee, bus not added
Total course fee
INR 2.96 Lakhs
2 years · PGCET seat fee + college bus
Education loan EMI
INR 3,807
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
531%
average pay INR 12 LPA, Class of 2022, vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,987
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
406%
average pay INR 12 LPA, Class of 2022, vs the full fee
Source: RVCE PGCET fee circular and the KEA fee order. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you M.Tech Software Engineering at RVCE?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats; a smaller rank is better.
Category
General Merit, Rest of Karnataka
185 or better: yes, a seat went to this rank in round 1 of 2026.
186 to 2,749: almost there. Keep this course in your options, as the close reached 2,749 by round 2 in 2025.
Worse than 2,749: not likely this year. Keep a safer college above it.
2A, Rest of Karnataka
1,035 or better: yes, a seat went to this rank in round 1 of 2026.
1,036 to 3,048: almost there. Keep this course in your options, as the 2A close reached 3,048 by round 2 in 2025.
Worse than 3,048: not likely this year. Keep a safer college above it.
3B, Rest of Karnataka
2,549 or better: yes, a seat went to this rank in round 1 of 2025.
2,550 to 2,879: almost there. Keep this course in your options, as the 3B close reached 2,879 by round 2 in 2025.
Worse than 2,879: not likely this year. Keep a safer college above it.
SC, Rest of Karnataka
233 or better: yes, a seat went to this rank for the S3 group in round 1 of 2026.
234 to 5,240: almost there. Keep this course in your options, as the SC close reached 5,240 by round 2 in 2025.
Worse than 5,240: not likely this year. Keep a safer college above it.
EDITOR'S NOTE
These ranks count only PGCET students. KEA gives seats to GATE students first, so a round can fill before it reaches the rank you expect.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. These schemes are for Karnataka students; confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below names the category and income it needs.
SC and ST post-matric scholarship
INR 1.49 Lakhs
Social Welfare Department, Karnataka, on the SSP portal
Pays back the tuition fee for both years if you pass each year.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
KEA fee exemption, half fee
INR 74,705
Government of Karnataka, through KEA
You pay only half of the tuition fee for the PGCET seat.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income INR 2.5 to 10 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Category 1 post-matric scholarship
INR 1.49 Lakhs
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Karnataka, on the SSP portal
Pays back the tuition fee for both years if you pass each year.
Who qualifies: Category 1, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
2A, 3A and 3B post-matric scholarship
INR 1.49 Lakhs
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Karnataka, on the SSP portal
Pays back the tuition fee for both years if you pass each year.
Who qualifies: 2A, 3A or 3B, family income below INR 1 Lakh a yearApply by Jan 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.49 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 76,390
Estimated total waiver
INR 74,705
Your net course fee: INR 1.51 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.26 Lakhs
RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to RVCE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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R V College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
B.M.S. College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
BMS Institute of Technology and Management
Bengaluru
Compared with
JSS Science and Technology University
Mysuru
Total fees2 years, PGCET seat
INR 2.26 Lakhs
PGCET fee, no bus
INR 2.12 Lakhs
INR 14,000 less
Not published
Not published
Not published
Median payNIRF, all M.Tech courses
INR 7 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 6.1 LPA
INR 0.9 LPA less
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 6 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
Not published
Placement rateNIRF, all M.Tech courses
75%
Class of 2024
86%
11 points higher
56%
19 points lower
71%
4 points lower
Not published
Closing rankPGCET 2026 round 1, General
185
Software Engineering
1,083
898 places easier, CSE course
1,075
890 places easier, CSE course
1,592
1,407 places easier, CSE course
1,578
1,393 places easier, same course
SeatsKEA seats, 2026
10
of 18 in all
17
7 more, CSE course
14
4 more, CSE course
10
Same, CSE course
7
3 fewer, same course
In short
MSRIT places more of its M.Tech students and is much easier to get, but RVCE has the higher median pay. If your rank misses RVCE, list MSRIT CSE right below it.
In short
BMSCE has a slightly higher median pay but placed a much smaller share of its M.Tech students. If your rank clears RVCE, take this seat; if not, BMSCE CSE is a fair next choice.
In short
BMSIT has the same number of KEA seats and an easier closing rank, but it pays less and places fewer. If RVCE is out of reach, keep BMSIT CSE as a backup choice.
In short
JSS STU in Mysuru offers the same Software Engineering course with fewer seats and an easier closing rank. If you want this exact course and miss RVCE, list JSS STU below it.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on RVCE M.Tech Software Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Software Engineering at RVCE worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full PGCET fee is INR 2.26 Lakhs for two years, and the Class of 2022 averaged INR 12 LPA. So the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, check the EMI tile in the fee block above before you decide.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with IT and product companies that hire through the ISE department. The Class of 2022 averaged INR 12 LPA and the highest offer was INR 25 LPA. If you want a hardware or core job, choose a different branch.
Should I keep this course in my options if my rank is much worse than 185?▾
Yes, if your rank is inside the round 2 range. In 2025 the General close moved from 169 in round 1 to 2,749 in round 2. Keep this course high in your options and use the rank checker above for your own category.
Who should not take this course at RVCE?▾
Skip it if you want a hardware or research job, or if you need a written hostel fee before you join. The recruiters here are software companies, and RVCE does not publish a PG hostel fee. Ask the hostel office in writing before you pay anything.
Is this course better than M.Tech CSE at RVCE for me?▾
Pick Software Engineering if you want to build and test large software, and CSE if you want a broad computer science base. Software Engineering closed at rank 185 in round 1 of 2026, so it is a little easier to get than CSE. Read both syllabi before you fill your options.
Is a batch of 18 students good for placements?▾
Yes, a small batch helps. The course has 18 seats, and in 2022 13 of the 15 students who sat for placement got jobs. Fewer students share the same companies. Keep your project and internship strong, because companies ask about them in interviews.
Should I wait a year for a better PGCET or GATE score?▾
Only if your rank is far outside the round 2 range. In 2025 the General close reached 2,749 in round 2, so many ranks still get a seat. If you clear the range now, take the seat and do not lose a year.
Is this course good for a PhD or research later?▾
Yes, if you plan for it. Semester 4 is a major project worth 18 credits, and it can turn into a research paper. Talk to your project guide in semester 3 about a research topic, because a PhD application needs strong project work.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Write PGCET or hold a valid GATE score, then take part in KEA counselling. KEA allots the seat on your rank and choices. You pay INR 80,110 to KEA, then report at RVCE with your confirmation slip and pay INR 32,540 there.
What is the full fee for this course?▾
The full fee for a PGCET seat is INR 2.26 Lakhs for two years. If you take the college bus, it comes to INR 2.96 Lakhs. Management quota seats cost much more, with tuition of INR 2 Lakhs a year.
Is there a hostel for M.Tech students?▾
RVCE has hostels, but it does not publish a PG hostel fee. PG women students stay at a separate hostel in Pattanagere. Ask the hostel office for the fee and the room rules before you report at the college.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you are from Karnataka and fit a scheme. SC, ST and Category 1 students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs can get the tuition fee of INR 1.49 Lakhs paid back. Use the scholarship calculator above to see your amount.
The college offers a supportive learning environment with a balanced student-to-faculty ratio of 50-50, ensuring easy communication. The faculty is highly qualified, with Dr. Nagraj Cholli noted for excellence. The course assessment includes two internal exams and a final exam, with internal marks contributing 40% and the final exam 60% to the total of 100 marks. Students need at least 50 marks to pass. Placement opportunities begin three months into the course, attracting Tier-1 MNCs.
The highest placement package is 94 LPA, with an average of 10 LPA, and an impressive 95% placement rate. The annual fee for the first year is 2 Lakhs, covering tuition and management quota fees equally. Non-state students under management quota also pay 2 Lakhs, while those not in this category pay 1 Lakh. An additional examination fee of 5,000 is charged annually. Unfortunately, no scholarships are available.
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