Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The M.Tech in VLSI Design at Bharat Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). The programme is approved by AICTE and affiliated to JNTUH, with a seat intake of 18 students. The total tuition fee for the programme is Rs. 1.80 Lakhs for the entire duration, and admission is through TG PGECET or GATE scores. The M.Tech VLSI Design programme is highly sought after by ECE graduates aiming to specialise in chip design, semiconductor technology, and embedded hardware, with strong career prospects in the semiconductor and electronics industry.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are upcoming. TG PGECET 2026 registrations are currently open from February 27, 2026, with the exam scheduled from May 28 to 31, 2026. Counselling for M.Tech admissions is expected to begin around August 2026 (tentative, based on 2025 schedule where counselling started August 1, 2025).

Key Points

The programme covers advanced topics in VLSI design, digital IC design, analog IC design, FPGA-based design, hardware description languages (VHDL/Verilog), and semiconductor device physics.
BIET's ECE department is equipped with dedicated VLSI and embedded systems labs supporting hands-on learning.
BIET has been accorded Autonomous Status by UGC and JNTUH effective from the academic year 2026-27.
GATE-qualified students admitted to this programme are eligible for the AICTE scholarship of Rs. 12,400 per month.
Graduates are well-positioned for roles in semiconductor companies, VLSI design firms, and electronics R&D organisations.

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BIET M.Tech VLSI Design Fees

The total tuition fee for the M.Tech (VLSI Design) programme at BIET is Rs. 1.80 Lakhs for the entire 2-year duration, payable at Rs. 90,000 per year. Hostel facility is available on campus at an additional cost of Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 36,000 per year, and is optional.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	Rs. 90,000
Tuition Fee (Year 2)	Rs. 90,000
Total Tuition Fee (2 Years)	Rs. 1,80,000
Hostel Fee (per year, optional)	Rs. 24,000 - Rs. 36,000

Hostel fee is optional and not included in the Total Tuition Fee above.
University (JNTUH) examination fees are charged separately each semester.
Students qualifying under GATE may be eligible for AICTE scholarship of Rs. 12,400 per month.
Fee payment can be made online via the BIET official portal.

BIET M.Tech VLSI Design Admission 2026

Admission to the M.Tech (VLSI Design) programme at BIET is based on TG PGECET or GATE scores, followed by centralised counselling conducted by TGCHE. For 2026-27, TG PGECET registrations are currently open (from February 27, 2026), and counselling is expected around August 2026 based on the previous year's schedule.

College-Specific Admission Dates

Event	Date
TG PGECET 2026 Application Start	February 27, 2026
TG PGECET 2026 Application End	May 6, 2026
TG PGECET 2026 Admit Card	May 19, 2026
TG PGECET 2026 Exam	May 28 - 31, 2026
TG PGECET 2026 Answer Key	June 1, 2026 (Tentative)
TG PGECET 2026 Result	July 1, 2026 (Tentative)
M.Tech Counselling / Admission Start	August 2026 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	October 2026 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Event	Date
TG PGECET 2026	Exam Dates	May 28 - 31, 2026
TG PGECET 2026	Result	July 1, 2026 (Tentative)
GATE 2026	Exam Dates (EC)	February 15, 2026 (Completed)
GATE 2026	Result	March 2026 (Completed)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.E. / B.Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent discipline from a recognised university.
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree (45% for SC/ST candidates).
Valid TG PGECET or GATE score in the relevant paper (Electronics and Communication Engineering - EC).

Admission Process

Appear for TG PGECET 2026 (or hold a valid GATE score in EC/EE).
Register for centralised counselling on the TGCHE portal after results are declared.
Upload required documents and pay the counselling registration fee.
Exercise web options (college and course preferences) during the allotted window.
Receive seat allotment and report to BIET for document verification and fee payment.
GATE-qualified candidates may also apply directly to BIET under the management/GATE quota.

BIET M.Tech VLSI Design Scholarships 2026

Students admitted to the M.Tech (VLSI Design) programme at BIET can avail of several government and institutional scholarships. GATE-qualified students are eligible for the AICTE scholarship, which significantly offsets the tuition cost. Telangana state government scholarships are also available for eligible category students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Provider
AICTE Scholarship for GATE Qualified Students	GATE-qualified M.Tech students	Rs. 12,400 per month	AICTE / Central Government
Telangana Post Matric Scholarship (TS ePass)	SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority students with family income below prescribed limit	Tuition fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance	Telangana State Government
Merit Scholarship (BIET)	Students with high academic performance	Partial fee waiver (approx. Rs. 22,000)	BIET Institutional

AICTE scholarship is available only to GATE-qualified students admitted through the GATE quota.
Telangana Post Matric Scholarship applications are submitted through the TS ePass portal (telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in).
Scholarship disbursement timelines are subject to government notification each academic year.
Students must maintain minimum attendance and academic performance to continue receiving scholarships.

BIET M.Tech VLSI Design FAQs

Ques. What is the scope of M.Tech VLSI Design from BIET in the current job market?

Ans. VLSI Design is one of the most in-demand specialisations in the electronics industry. Graduates can work as VLSI Design Engineers, RTL Design Engineers, Verification Engineers, or Physical Design Engineers in semiconductor companies, fabless chip design firms, and electronics R&D labs.

Ques. Is GATE mandatory for M.Tech VLSI Design admission at BIET?

Ans. No, GATE is not mandatory. Admission is also possible through TG PGECET scores. However, GATE-qualified students receive priority in counselling and are eligible for the AICTE monthly stipend of Rs. 12,400.

Ques. What hardware description languages are taught in M.Tech VLSI Design at BIET?

Ans. The programme covers both VHDL and Verilog, which are the industry-standard hardware description languages used for digital circuit design and FPGA programming.

Ques. What tools and software are used in the VLSI Design programme at BIET?

Ans. Students typically work with industry-standard EDA tools for simulation, synthesis, and layout. The ECE department at BIET has dedicated VLSI and embedded systems labs.

Ques. Can ECE graduates from other specialisations apply for M.Tech VLSI Design at BIET?

Ans. Yes, any B.E./B.Tech graduate in ECE, EEE, or related disciplines with a valid TG PGECET or GATE score in the EC paper is eligible to apply for M.Tech VLSI Design at BIET.

Ques. What is the difference between M.Tech VLSI Design and M.Tech Embedded Systems at BIET?

Ans. M.Tech VLSI Design focuses on chip-level hardware design, semiconductor devices, and IC fabrication, while M.Tech Embedded Systems focuses on the integration of hardware and software for embedded applications. Both are offered at BIET with an intake of 18 seats each.