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RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
RVCE Latest Updates and News
17 Oct, 2026 RVCE Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 45-6433 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
11 May, 2026 RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Fee structure 2026 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 17.3 Lakhs.
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About RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering
RVCE offers M.Tech Structural Engineering as a two-year, full-time course in Bengaluru. The Civil Engineering department started it in 2006, and NBA has accredited it from 2024 to 2027. The course has 18 seats, and KEA fills 10 of them through PGCET counselling. The full fee for a PGCET seat is INR 2.26 Lakhs for two years, without the college bus. You get the seat on a PGCET rank or a GATE score, and GATE holders get seats first. The 2026 round 1 General seat closed at rank 1,483. In 2023-24, 75% of all RVCE M.Tech graduates were placed at a median pay of INR 7 LPA.
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees
The total fees with the college bus is INR 2.96 Lakhs, while the fees without the bus is INR 2.26 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.49 Lakhs of that. You pay the year 1 tuition fee online to KEA when you take the seat, and the college fee at RVCE when you report. You pay the year 2 fees at RVCE before the third semester. RVCE has not published a hostel fee for M.Tech students.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 tuition fee, paid at KEA | INR 80,110 | One time, in year 1 |
| Year 1 college fee, paid at RVCE | INR 32,540 | One time, in year 1; INR 34,040 if you studied outside Karnataka |
| Year 2 tuition fee | INR 69,300 | One time, in year 2 |
| Year 2 college and other fees | INR 43,850 | One time, in year 2 |
| College bus | INR 70,000 | INR 35,000 a year, 2 years, only if you take it |
| Total, no bus | INR 2.26 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with bus | INR 2.96 Lakhs | Full course |
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates
Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. Round 2 option rearranging is open from 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. KEA will give the round 2 allotment date after the Supreme Court hears its request for more rounds. Last year, M.Tech classes started on 3 Nov 2025, so expect a November start.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET exam for M.E and M.Tech | 23 May 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 option entry | 11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final seat allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 fee payment and seat confirmation slip | 29 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 option rearranging | 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 seat allotment | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Round 2 fee payment, last date | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check at RVCE | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Eligibility
You need a B.E or B.Tech with 50% marks in all years taken together. The limit is 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 students. You also need a PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. KEA does not round off your percentage, so 49.9% does not count as 50%. A degree done through distance mode is not accepted for M.Tech.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E or B.Tech, in Civil Engineering or a branch VTU accepts |
| Marks | 50% in all years together; 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 |
| Exam | PGCET rank in the Civil Engineering paper, or a valid GATE score |
| Mode of degree | Regular degree; distance mode is not accepted |
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Process
KEA holds the counselling and allots the seat on your rank and your options. You pay the year 1 tuition fee online to KEA and download the seat confirmation slip. Then you report at the Civil Engineering department of RVCE with your originals and pay the college fee. If you miss the KEA fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register for PGCET | Fill the KEA form and enter your GATE score if you have one |
| 2. Write PGCET | Take the Civil Engineering paper |
| 3. Enter options on KEA | Put RVCE Structural Engineering where you want it in your list |
| 4. Pay and download the slip | Pay the tuition fee online and download the seat confirmation slip |
| 5. Report at RVCE | Show the slip and originals at the Civil Engineering department and pay the college fee |
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 1,483 and the Category 1 seat at 1,585 in round 1 of 2026. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. In 2025 the General seat closed at 88 in round 1 and 2,428 in round 2. So the close can move a lot between rounds.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1,483 | Round 1, 2026 |
| Category 1 | 1,585 | Round 1, 2026 |
| 2A | 1,681 | Round 1, 2026 |
| 2B | 2,258 | Round 1, 2026 |
| SC (S1 group) | 2,172 | Round 1, 2026 |
| ST | 3,718 | Round 1, 2026 |
| 2A, Kalyana Karnataka | 2,672 | Round 1, 2026 |
| General | 88 | Round 1, 2025 |
| General | 2,428 | Round 2, 2025 |
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Placements
In 2023-24, 75% of all RVCE M.Tech graduates were placed at a median pay of INR 7 LPA. That is 161 of 215 graduates. RVCE does not publish pay for this course alone. Its own list shows 15 students placed in 2021-22 and 14 in 2020-21. Tata Consulting Engineers, Arcadis and WSP hired from this course on campus.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, all M.Tech | INR 7 LPA, 2023-24 |
| Graduates placed, all M.Tech | 161 of 215, 2023-24 |
| Students placed, this course | 15 in 2021-22, 14 in 2020-21, 13 in 2019-20 |
| Campus recruiters, this course | Tata Consulting Engineers, Arcadis, WSP, Atkins, L&T |
| Other employers | Border Roads Organisation, Jurong Consultants, design firms in Bengaluru |
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Scholarships
Three KEA fee exemptions cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 74,705 over the course. The 50% exemption for SC and ST students with a family income of INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs gives the most. All three are for Karnataka students. You must enter the RD number of your income certificate in the PGCET form to claim one.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SC and ST fee exemption | Karnataka SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 40,000 over the course |
| SC and ST 50% fee exemption | Karnataka SC or ST, family income INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs | INR 74,705 over the course |
| Category 1 fee exemption | Karnataka Category 1, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 40,000 over the course |
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Ranking
RVCE is in the 101 to 150 group of NIRF Engineering 2025, after rank #99 in 2024. It holds NAAC A+, and NBA has accredited this course from 2024 to 2027. NIRF ranks on data the college files every year, and NBA checks one course at a time.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | 101 to 150 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2024 | #99 |
| NAAC | Current | A+ |
| NBA, this course | 2024 to 2027 | Accredited |
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Course Structure
Each of the four semesters carries 20 credits, 80 in all. Semesters 1 and 2 cover concrete and steel design, structural dynamics and two software labs, STAAD Pro and ETABS. Semester 3 has an internship and a minor project, and semester 4 is the major project.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Computational maths, structural mechanics, advanced concrete design, STAAD Pro lab, two electives |
| Semester 2 | Research methods, structural dynamics, advanced steel design, ETABS lab, two electives |
| Semester 3 | Construction materials, one elective such as earthquake resistant structures, internship, minor project |
| Semester 4 | Major project of 18 credits and one online course |
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Seats and Intake
The course has 18 seats in all, and KEA fills 10 of them through PGCET. Of the KEA seats, 9 are Rest of Karnataka and 1 is Kalyana Karnataka. The college fills the other seats under the management quota, where the tuition fee is INR 8 Lakhs a year.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| KEA, Rest of Karnataka | 9 |
| KEA, Kalyana Karnataka | 1 |
| Total intake | 18 |
Should you pick M.Tech Structural Engineering at RVCE?
This course suits civil engineers who want to design buildings and bridges in a consultancy office in Bengaluru.
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M.Tech Structural Engineering Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and RVCE admission circulars. Confirm on the official site before you act.
RVCE M.Tech Structural Engineering Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost of a PGCET seat, set for the 2025-26 batch. Turn on the toggle to add the college bus.
Source: RVCE M.Tech fee notices for the 2025-26 batch. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you M.Tech Structural at RVCE?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use KEA's 2026 round 1 closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats.
PGCET ranks do not compare across years. The General seat closed at 88 in round 1 of 2025 and at 1,483 in 2026, so use this year's round 1 number as your guide.
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