Master of Technology [M.Tech] (VLSI Design & Embedded System)

Yenepoya Institute of Technology (YIT) in Mangalore, Karnataka offers a 2-year full-time M.Tech in VLSI Design and Embedded System, affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. Admission is through GATE or Karnataka PGCET with a minimum 50% aggregate in a relevant BE/B.Tech degree. Total programme fees are INR 1,70,000. GATE-qualified students may receive an AICTE scholarship of INR 12,400 per month.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Karnataka PGCET Round 1 allotment expected after 8 July 2026.

YIT M.Tech VLSI Fees 2026

• GATE-qualified students may receive INR 12,400 per month scholarship from AICTE.
• Hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately from tuition.

YIT M.Tech VLSI Admission 2026

• Karnataka PGCET registration opened March 23, 2026.
• M.Tech seat allotment and reporting to college will follow the PGCET result.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• BE/B.Tech in Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in qualifying degree (45% for SC/ST candidates)
• Valid GATE score (Electronics and Communication Engineering) or Karnataka PGCET rank for the 2026-27 session

Admission Process

• Qualify GATE (ECE paper) or Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech and receive score/rank card
• Register on the Karnataka PGCET counselling portal after PGCET results are declared
• Complete document verification and fill college-specialisation preference choices
• Accept the provisional seat allotment and pay the confirmation fee within the deadline
• Report to YIT Mangalore with original degree certificates to complete enrolment

✓ Opt for this if

• You have a GATE score and want an affordable VTU M.Tech at INR 1,70,000 total
• You plan to work in VLSI design, embedded systems, or semiconductor roles
• You did BE ECE from YIT and want to continue on the same campus
• You want the GATE scholarship to effectively offset the low programme fee

✗ Skip if

• You have a high GATE score and can access a top VLSI programme at an NIT or IIT
• You need a campus in a major semiconductor or tech hub city
• You prefer a well-established M.Tech programme with published placement records

YIT M.Tech VLSI Scholarships 2026

• GATE scholarship is the primary support for M.Tech students and can cover the full fee.
• Apply for government scholarships via NSP and Karnataka SSP portals early.

YIT M.Tech VLSI FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Tech VLSI Design at YIT Mangalore?

Ans. The total academic fee for the 2-year M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded System programme at YIT Mangalore is INR 1,70,000 for the full duration. Optional hostel accommodation is billed at around INR 74,000 per year additionally. GATE-qualified students are eligible for an AICTE scholarship of INR 12,400 per month, which over two years amounts to INR 2,97,600 and effectively more than covers the programme fee. Fee is paid on a semester-wise basis as communicated by YIT.

Ques. Is GATE mandatory for M.Tech admission at YIT Mangalore?

Ans. No, GATE is not the only route. YIT Mangalore accepts both GATE and Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded System admission. GATE is recommended because qualified students receive the INR 12,400 per month AICTE scholarship. Karnataka PGCET is an alternative for students who could not appear for GATE or did not score sufficiently. Both routes are through the Karnataka PGCET counselling portal for final seat allocation. A minimum 50% in BE/B.Tech is required for both pathways.

Ques. What is the current status of Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling for M.Tech?

Ans. The Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech was conducted on May 24, 2026. Registration for PGCET ran from March 23 to April 20, 2026. The PGCET result is expected on or around July 8, 2026. Counselling and seat allotment for M.Tech at YIT will follow the PGCET result declaration. GATE results were declared on March 19, 2026. Students should monitor the official PGCET portal for the counselling schedule.

Ques. What labs and facilities does the M.Tech VLSI programme at YIT offer?

Ans. YIT Mangalore has a dedicated VLSI laboratory supporting coursework in chip design, analog and digital electronics, embedded systems, and electrical circuits. The lab is used for project work in VLSI design, FPGA programming, and signal processing as part of the VTU M.Tech curriculum. The availability of an on-campus VLSI lab is a core reason why ECE graduates from the region choose YIT for postgraduate specialisation in this domain.

Ques. What career paths are available after M.Tech VLSI from YIT Mangalore?

Ans. M.Tech VLSI graduates can work as VLSI design engineers, embedded systems engineers, FPGA developers, chip verification engineers, and semiconductor layout engineers. Companies in the semiconductor and electronics industry, including ISRO, DRDO, Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, and various defence and space organisations, recruit M.Tech VLSI graduates. Some graduates also pursue research programmes or join as faculty in engineering colleges. The combination of a VTU degree and hands-on lab experience at YIT is suited to both industry and academic roles.

Ques. Can BE ECE graduates from other colleges apply for M.Tech VLSI at YIT?

Ans. Yes, BE/B.Tech graduates in Electronics and Communication Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering from any recognised university can apply for M.Tech VLSI Design and Embedded System at YIT Mangalore, provided they meet the minimum 50% aggregate criterion. Admission is through GATE or Karnataka PGCET. Students from outside Karnataka who have a valid GATE score can also apply through the PGCET counselling process. There is no restriction on the college of origin for BE graduates applying to this M.Tech programme.