Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The M.Tech (VLSI Design and Embedded System) at NIT Manipur, Imphal is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. The programme provides deep specialisation in VLSI circuit design, embedded systems, digital design, semiconductor devices, and system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, with a strong emphasis on research and hands-on project work. The total academic fees for the programme is approximately Rs 1.84 lakhs for General/OBC/EWS category students, with a seat intake of approximately 16 seats (CCMT) plus additional Non-GATE seats. Admission is primarily through GATE score via CCMT counselling. The programme is offered in full-time on-campus mode at the Langol Campus, Imphal, and is highly relevant given India's growing semiconductor industry and the government's push under the India Semiconductor Mission.

Admission for the 2026 batch is upcoming. CCMT 2026 registration is expected to open in mid-May 2026, with seat allotment rounds tentatively scheduled from mid-June to July 2026. GATE 2026 results are expected on March 19, 2026, after which candidates can register for CCMT 2026. NIT Manipur also accepts Non-GATE candidates through a separate institute-level admission process (written test and interview), with applications typically opening in June and closing in July.

Key Points:

The programme offers deep specialisation in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, one of the most in-demand specialisations in the electronics and semiconductor industry.
India's semiconductor industry is growing rapidly under the India Semiconductor Mission, making VLSI graduates highly sought after by companies like Intel, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and ISRO.
NIT Manipur is ranked 151-200 in NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025, making it a reputed government institution in the Northeast.
GATE-qualified candidates are eligible for MHRD/AICTE scholarship of Rs 12,400 per month during the programme.
SC/ST students are exempt from paying tuition fees as per Government of India norms.
The programme also admits Sponsored and Part-Time candidates with relevant work experience.

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NIT Imphal M.Tech VLSI Fees

The M.Tech (VLSI Design and Embedded System) programme at NIT Manipur is among the most affordable postgraduate engineering programmes in the NIT system. For General/OBC/EWS category students, the total academic fee for the 2-year programme is approximately Rs 1.84 lakhs, which includes tuition fees of Rs 1.40 lakhs, a one-time caution deposit of Rs 5,000 (refundable), and other charges of Rs 39,100. SC/ST students are exempt from tuition fees as per Government of India norms, bringing their total academic fee down to approximately Rs 44,100. Hostel accommodation is available subject to availability, with an annual hostel fee of approximately Rs 38,000 (not mandatory).

Fee Breakdown

Category	Tuition Fee	Caution Deposit	Other Charges	Total Academic Fee
General/OBC/EWS	Rs 1.40 lakhs	Rs 5,000 (refundable)	Rs 39,100	Rs 1.84 lakhs
SC/ST	Exempt	Rs 5,000 (refundable)	Rs 39,100	Rs 44,100

Hostel accommodation is available subject to availability, with an annual hostel fee of approximately Rs 38,000 (not mandatory).

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NIT Imphal M.Tech VLSI Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
GATE 2026 Results	March 19, 2026
CCMT 2026 Registration Opens	mid-May 2026
CCMT 2026 Seat Allotment	mid-June to July 2026
Non-GATE Applications Open	June 2026
Non-GATE Applications Close	July 2026

Admissions to the M.Tech (VLSI Design and Embedded System) programme at NIT Manipur are conducted through two routes: GATE-based admission via CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech) for Regular/Sponsored seats, and a separate institute-level process for Non-GATE candidates. The Non-GATE admission portal for 2025 was open from June 17 to July 30, 2025, with written tests and interviews held in August 2025. For 2026, a similar timeline is expected.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Tech/B.E. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering, VLSI System Design, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related disciplines with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
A valid GATE score in Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) paper is required for GATE-based admission through CCMT. GATE scores from 2024, 2025, and 2026 are accepted for CCMT 2026.
For Non-GATE admission, candidates must meet the same academic eligibility and appear for a written test and interview conducted by NIT Manipur.

NIT Imphal M.Tech VLSI Scholarships 2026

M.Tech students at NIT Manipur are eligible for several scholarship and financial aid schemes from the Government of India and other bodies. GATE-qualified students admitted through CCMT are entitled to the AICTE GATE Scholarship, which provides a monthly stipend of Rs 12,400 for the duration of the programme. SC/ST students are additionally exempt from tuition fees. Several central and state government scholarship schemes are also available for eligible students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
AICTE GATE Scholarship	Rs 12,400 per month	GATE-qualified through CCMT
Tuition Fee Exemption	Full tuition waiver	SC/ST students

NIT Imphal M.Tech VLSI Placement 2026

NIT Manipur's Training and Placement Cell facilitates campus placements for M.Tech graduates across all departments. The placement data available is at the overall institute level and is not exclusive to the M.Tech VLSI programme. M.Tech graduates with VLSI and Embedded Systems specialisation are in high demand in the semiconductor, defence electronics, and consumer electronics sectors.

Placement Statistics

Metric	Value
Median Salary Package (M.Tech)	Rs 6.25 LPA
NIRF Report Year	2024

Top recruiters at NIT Manipur include companies like Amazon, BEL, Tata Elxsi, Reliance Jio, Deloitte, L&T, Microsoft, Wipro, and TCS.