NIT Surathkal M.Tech Vlsi Design: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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The M.Tech in VLSI Design at NITK Surathkal is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). The programme covers advanced topics in VLSI circuit design, semiconductor devices, digital and analog design, FPGA-based design, embedded systems, and chip design methodologies. The total fee for GATE scholarship seats is approximately Rs. 2,30,200 for the entire programme (day scholar), while self-financed seats cost approximately Rs. 8,90,200. Admission is primarily through GATE scores via CCMT counselling, with additional seats available under sponsored and self-financed categories. The programme has a seat intake of 33 seats under CCMT, and is offered in full-time on-campus mode at the Surathkal campus. M.Tech VLSI Design at NITK is one of the most sought-after programmes in the semiconductor and chip design domain, with top companies like Qualcomm, Intel, Texas Instruments, and Cadence recruiting from the department. The programme is popular among ECE graduates looking to build careers in the rapidly growing semiconductor industry.

As of March 2026, the GATE 2026 results have been declared (March 19, 2026) and CCMT 2026 counselling is expected to begin in May 2026 (tentative, based on CCMT 2025 schedule). Candidates with a valid GATE 2026 score in EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) are eligible to register for CCMT 2026 for this programme. NITK also separately notifies admissions for sponsored and self-financed M.Tech seats through its official website (www.nitk.ac.in).

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The ECE department at NITK offers three M.Tech specialisations: VLSI Design, Communication Engineering and Networks, and Signal Processing and Machine Learning.
GATE-qualified students admitted under scholarship seats receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,400 for up to 24 months, subject to satisfactory academic performance (SGPA of 6.0 or above).
The department has strong research focus areas including VLSI Design, Semiconductor Devices, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, RF and Microwave Engineering, and 5G Networks.
M.Tech VLSI Design graduates from NITK are highly sought after by semiconductor companies, with average packages among the highest for M.Tech programmes at the institute.
Self-financed seats (8 seats) are also available for candidates who qualify the written test and technical interview conducted at NITK.
SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from payment of tuition fees (not applicable to QIP, DASA, ICCR, MEA, and External/Internal Registrants).
The programme includes a mandatory internship/project component, giving students industry exposure during their studies.

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NIT Surathkal Latest Updates and News

15 Apr, 2026 CCMT 2026 Counselling is expected to begin in May 2026 for admission to MTech/ MArch/ MPlan courses at NITs and CFTIs. Read News.

13 Mar, 2026 NIT Surathkal Admission 2026-27 is ongoing for M.Tech Vlsi Design programs till Apr 20, 2026 (online) & Apr 24, 2026 (hard copy). Check details.

11 Mar, 2026 NIT Surathkal M.Tech Vlsi Design Fee Structure 2026-27 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.99 Lakhs.

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NITK Surathkal M.Tech VLSI Design Fees

NITK Surathkal offers M.Tech VLSI Design under two broad categories: GATE scholarship seats (regular admission via CCMT) and self-financed seats. For GATE scholarship seats, the tuition fee is Rs. 35,000 per semester, making the total tuition for 4 semesters Rs. 1,40,000. Including all other charges (development fee, library, computing, student activities, etc.), the total programme cost for a day scholar under the regular category comes to approximately Rs. 2,30,200. For self-financed students, the tuition fee is Rs. 2,00,000 per semester, and the total programme cost for a day scholar is approximately Rs. 8,90,200. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs Rs. 8,820 per semester (shared), with mess charges of approximately Rs. 35,310 per semester.

Fee Structure - Regular M.Tech (GATE Scholarship Seats) - Per Semester

Fee Component	Semester 1 (Rs.)	Semester 2 (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	35,000	35,000
Institute Admission Fee (one-time)	1,340	-
Development Fee	2,690	2,690
Security Deposit (Refundable)	6,700	-
NITK Alma Mater Endowment Contribution (one-time)	2,690	-
Convocation Fee (one-time)	3,310	-
Library Resource Fee	4,030	4,030
Career Development Fee (one-time)	2,760	-
Health Care Facility (one-time)	1,660	-
Student Activities Fee (one-time)	6,620	-
Campus Amenities (one-time)	1,660	-
Group Insurance Coverage (one-time)	510	-
Computing Resource Fee (one-time)	4,410	-
Day Scholar Total (per semester)	73,380	41,720
Hostel Rent - Shared Accommodation (optional)	8,820	8,820
Hosteller Total (per semester)	82,200	50,540
Total Fees - Day Scholar (2 years / 4 semesters)	2,30,200
Total Fees - Hosteller (2 years / 4 semesters)	2,65,480

Fee Structure - Self-Financed M.Tech - Per Semester

Fee Component	Semester 1 (Rs.)	Semester 2 (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	2,00,000	2,00,000
Institute Admission Fee (one-time)	1,340	-
Development Fee	2,690	2,690
Security Deposit (Refundable)	6,700	-
NITK Alma Mater Endowment Contribution (one-time)	2,690	-
Convocation Fee (one-time)	3,310	-
Library Resource Fee	4,030	4,030
Career Development Fee (one-time)	2,760	-
Health Care Facility (one-time)	1,660	-
Student Activities Fee (one-time)	6,620	-
Campus Amenities (one-time)	1,660	-
Group Insurance Coverage (one-time)	510	-
Computing Resource Fee (one-time)	4,410	-
Day Scholar Total (per semester)	2,38,380	2,06,720
Hostel Rent - Shared Accommodation (optional)	8,820	8,820
Hosteller Total (per semester)	2,47,200	2,15,540
Total Fees - Day Scholar (2 years / 4 semesters)	8,90,200
Total Fees - Hosteller (2 years / 4 semesters)	9,25,480

Security Deposit of Rs. 6,700 is refundable at the time of leaving the institute.
One-time fees (Part A) are paid at the time of admission and increase at 5% every year for each new batch.
Part B fees (library, computing, etc.) increase at 5% every year applicable to all students from the 2024-25 batch onwards.
Group Insurance fee of Rs. 510 is provisional and subject to revision.
Hostel accommodation is optional.
Hostel rent includes water and electricity charges for shared accommodation.
Mess charges (provisional) for the first semester are approximately Rs. 35,310 (includes admission fee Rs. 1,000, establishment charges Rs. 8,100, maintenance Rs. 3,690, student extra-curricular Rs. 520, and mess advance Rs. 22,000).
Mess fees are charged every semester.
Students withdrawing before the closing date of admission are eligible for a full refund minus a processing fee of Rs. 1,000.
SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from tuition fee payment (not applicable to QIP, DASA, ICCR, MEA, and External/Internal Registrants).

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NITK Surathkal M.Tech VLSI Design Admission 2026

Admission to M.Tech VLSI Design at NITK Surathkal is primarily through CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech), which allocates seats based on GATE scores in Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC). For the 2026-27 session, GATE 2026 results were declared on March 19, 2026, and CCMT 2026 counselling is expected to begin in May 2026. Additionally, NITK conducts separate admissions for sponsored (1 seat) and self-financed (8 seats) seats through its own process involving a written test and technical interview.

NITK M.Tech Admission Calendar

Event	Date (2026-27 Reference)
NITK Application Portal Opens (Sponsored/Research)	March 10, 2026
Last Date for Online Application (Sponsored/Research)	April 21, 2026
Last Date for Hard Copy of Application to Reach NITK	April 25, 2026
Dispatch of Call Letters to Shortlisted Candidates	May 5, 2026
Selection Test and/or Interview (Offline at NITK)	May 21-23, 2026
Publication of Provisional Selection/Merit List	May 30, 2026
Online Fee Payment for Selected Candidates	June 2-11, 2026
Self-Financed Admission Notification Released	Separately notified
CCMT Physical Reporting at NITK (GATE seats)	August 5-11, 2026

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

Event	Date
GATE 2026 Application Start	August 28, 2025
GATE 2026 Application End	October 13, 2025
GATE 2026 Admit Card Release	January 13, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam Dates	February 7, 8, 14, 15, 2026
GATE 2026 Answer Key Release	February 19, 2026
GATE 2026 Result Declaration	March 19, 2026
CCMT 2026 Registration (Expected)	May 2026
CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment (Expected)	June 2026
CCMT 2026 Physical Reporting (Expected)	August 2026

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, Electronics and Telecommunications, Instrumentation Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or Medical Electronics from a recognised university. AMIETE (Electronics and Telecommunication) is also accepted.
A minimum CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-point scale or 60% aggregate marks in the qualifying degree is required (55% or CGPA 6.0 for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
A valid GATE score in EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering) is mandatory for scholarship seats via CCMT. For self-financed and sponsored seats, GATE score is required along with performance in a written test and technical interview conducted at NITK.

Admission Process

Register on the CCMT portal (ccmt.admissions.nic.in) using a valid GATE score in EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering).
Fill in choices for M.Tech VLSI Design (VL) at NITK Surathkal.
Seat allotment is done in multiple rounds (Regular Rounds, Special Rounds, and National Spot Round).
Pay the Seat Acceptance Fee (SAF) and upload documents online after seat allotment.
Online document verification is carried out by NITK officers.
Physically report at NITK Surathkal with original documents and pay the balance fee.
For sponsored/self-financed seats: Apply through the NITK IRIS portal, appear for the written test and technical interview at NITK campus, and complete admission formalities upon selection.

NITK Surathkal M.Tech VLSI Design Scholarships 2026

M.Tech VLSI Design students at NITK Surathkal can avail of the GATE scholarship (the primary financial support), as well as several institute-level and external scholarships. The GATE stipend of Rs. 12,400 per month is the most significant financial benefit for GATE-qualified students admitted under scholarship seats. NITK also lists a wide range of scholarships on its official website for PG students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Remarks
GATE Scholarship (MoE/AICTE)	GATE-qualified M.Tech students admitted under scholarship seats	Rs. 12,400 per month (for up to 24 months)	Requires SGPA of 6.0 or above; student must assist in 8-10 hrs/week of teaching/research; not available for self-financed/sponsored/QIP/DASA/ICCR/MEA students
Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship	PG students with strong academic record	Up to Rs. 6 Lakhs	Merit-based; apply through Buddy4Study portal
IndiaAI Fellowship	UG/PG/PhD students in AI/CS/ECE/related fields	Varies	Government of India initiative; apply at fellowship.indiaai.gov.in
Institute Merit/Merit Cum Means Scholarship	Students with financial need and academic merit	Varies	Announced annually by NITK; apply through institute portal
SC/ST Financial Assistance	SC/ST students	Varies	Tuition fee exemption + financial assistance; apply through NITK
NSP Scholarship (National Scholarship Portal)	SC/ST students	Varies	Apply through scholarships.gov.in
PM YASASVI Scholarship	OBC/EBC/DNT students	Varies	Apply through National Testing Agency portal
IEEE WIE Scholarship	Female engineering students	Varies	Apply through IEEE India portal

The GATE scholarship is subject to the student not receiving any other emoluments (salary/stipend) from any other source.
Scholarship continuation requires passing all registered courses with SGPA/CGPA of 6.0 or above.
External scholarships have their own application deadlines; students should check the NITK Scholarships page (www.nitk.ac.in/Scholarships) regularly for updates.

NITK Surathkal M.Tech VLSI Design Placement 2026

M.Tech VLSI Design at NITK Surathkal has one of the strongest placement records among M.Tech programmes at the institute, driven by the booming semiconductor industry in India and globally. Top companies like Qualcomm, Intel, Texas Instruments, Cadence, Synopsys, Samsung, and MediaTek recruit from the department. The average package for M.Tech VLSI Design graduates is approximately Rs. 24.41 LPA, with the highest package reaching Rs. 41.37 LPA. The placement percentage for the 2022-23 batch was 86.84% (33 out of 38 students placed). Many students also secure pre-placement offers through internships during the programme.

M.Tech VLSI Design Placement Statistics

Metric	M.Tech VLSI Design
Students Participated (2022-23)	38
Students Placed (2022-23)	33
Placement Percentage (2022-23)	86.84%
Average Package	Rs. 24.41 LPA
Highest Package	Rs. 41.37 LPA
Median Package	Rs. 21.37 LPA
Top Recruiters	Qualcomm, Intel, Texas Instruments, Cadence, Synopsys, Samsung, MediaTek

Average, highest, and median package data is sourced from available placement reports.
Course-specific data for 2024-25 is not separately published.
Overall institute M.Tech placement rate for 2024-25 was approximately 77.65%.

NIT Surathkal M.Tech Vlsi Design Ranking

Collegedunia Ranking

#12 out of 500 in India 2025

#1st in Karnataka

NIRF Ranking

#17 out of 300 in India 2025

#1st in Karnataka

Outlook Ranking

#8 out of 25 in Top Public Colleges in India 2025

IIRF Ranking

#32 out of 160 in Top Public Colleges in India 2025

#1st in Karnataka

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NITK Surathkal M.Tech VLSI Design FAQs

Ques. What GATE score is required for M.Tech VLSI Design at NITK Surathkal?

Ans. Based on CCMT 2024-25 data, the closing GATE score for M.Tech VLSI Design (General category) at NITK Surathkal was around 578 marks (GATE EC paper). For OBC-NCL it was around 563, for SC around 429, and for ST around 345. It is advisable to target a GATE score above 600 for a comfortable chance in the General category.

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

Ans. The semiconductor industry in India is experiencing rapid growth, with the government's India Semiconductor Mission attracting major global players. M.Tech VLSI Design graduates from NITK are highly sought after by companies like Qualcomm, Intel, Texas Instruments, Cadence, Synopsys, Samsung, and MediaTek. The average package of Rs. 24.41 LPA reflects the strong demand for VLSI engineers. Many graduates also work in chip design centres of global companies based in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune.

Ques. Is there an internship component in M.Tech VLSI Design at NITK?

Ans. Yes, M.Tech students at NITK typically undertake a project/thesis component in their final semesters, which often involves collaboration with industry partners. Many students secure internships at semiconductor companies during their programme, which frequently convert into pre-placement offers. The ECE department has strong industry connections with leading semiconductor firms.

Ques. What is the difference between M.Tech VLSI Design and M.Tech Signal Processing and Machine Learning at NITK?

Ans. M.Tech VLSI Design focuses on hardware design, semiconductor devices, chip design, FPGA, and embedded systems. M.Tech Signal Processing and Machine Learning focuses on digital signal processing, image processing, machine learning algorithms, and their applications. Both are offered by the ECE department at NITK. VLSI Design typically has higher placement packages due to the semiconductor industry demand, while Signal Processing and ML has broader applications across AI/ML companies.

Ques. Can I pursue M.Tech VLSI Design at NITK with a Computer Science background?

Ans. Yes, the eligibility for M.Tech VLSI Design at NITK includes B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering as a qualifying degree, along with a valid GATE score in EC (Electronics and Communication Engineering). However, candidates with a CS background applying for VLSI Design should note that the GATE paper required is EC, not CS. It is advisable to have a strong foundation in digital electronics and circuit design.

Ques. How is the lab infrastructure for VLSI Design at NITK Surathkal?

Ans. The ECE department at NITK has well-equipped VLSI and embedded systems laboratories with industry-standard EDA tools including Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics. The department also has access to FPGA development boards and semiconductor characterisation equipment. The campus-wide computing infrastructure, including high-speed internet and licensed software, supports advanced VLSI design projects. The Central Research Facility (CRF) at NITK also provides access to advanced characterisation equipment for research purposes.

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NIT Surathkal: 2 Answered Questions

Which college is better for an MTech, VLSI, NIT Surathkal or IIIT Bangalore?

Aditi BanerjeeLives in Bangalore

Based on my research, here is some relevant information to assist you-

IIIT Bangalore offers much better infrastructure, research facilities, and placement opportunities as compared to NIT Surathkal. However, the fee structure at IIIT Bangalore is also on the higher side. Most of the top brands visit both these campuses for placements.

As of June 2023, the highest CTC for M.Tech ECE stood at 38 LPA, at IIIT Bangalore. The average CTC stood at 26.2 LPA, and the median CTC stood at 22.5 LPA.

Though both are top colleges, I would recommend you choose IIIT Bangalore for M.Tech ECE. Especially, if the fee is not an issue for you.

What is the current placement scenario for an MTech in the VLSI branch at NIT Surathkal and what is the minimum package?

Tripti GuhaM.Tech in Computer Science and Information Security, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

Despite the pandemic, NIT Surathkal placements for M.Tech VLSI have been decent over the last few years. According to the recent placement statistics, the median CTC for VLSI is INR 9.3 LPA. Flipkart, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Oracle, and Ford Motors are the top recruiters for the branch.

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