VTU is a collegiate public university in Karnataka. A constituent college, 17 autonomous colleges, 13 quality improvement programs & a total number of 219 affiliated colleges are under its affiliation. The university offers different courses to more than 80,000 students every year. VTU offers these courses with multiple specializations particularly in the fields of Technology and Engineering. VTU has been ranked 92nd in the Overall Category, 95th in the Management Category, 63rd in the University Category & 52nd in the Engineering Category by NIRF 2023. Besides this, VTU has also been approved by AICTE & UGC. 

The flagship program of VTU is B.Tech. which is offered with 23 specializations. Admission to the B.Tech course is granted based on scores achieved by the students in the JEE Main/KMAT examination. Besides B.Tech., the university offers various other popular courses such as M.Tech, MBA, and MCA for which VTU has appointed a highly experienced faculty of academic staff members. 

VTU provides admissions to the candidates in UG, PG Courses based on different criteria. For UG courses, the candidates are required to qualify for national level entrance examinations such as KMAT whereas, for PG Courses M.Tech and M.Arch, the candidates are required to qualify GATE & PGCET respectively with merit scores. Besides this, the university conducts a Research Entrance Test based on which admissions are granted to the candidates for Ph.D. courses. Check VTU Admission 2023

From the placement perspective, VTU has been providing impressive placement and internship opportunities to its students. Many top-notch companies from different sectors are visiting the campus every year to recruit students. More than 60% of the strength is placed in every batch and the highest package offered is INR 18 LPA. KPMG, INFOSYS, MICROSOFT, L&T, and MINDTREE are some of the top recruiters at VTU.

VTU Quick Facts

  • VTU has more than 219 affiliated colleges and more than 2000 departments working for several purposes. Some of the major departments include Aerospace Engineering, Applied Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Management Studies departments. 
  • The university has contracted for MOUs with international companies such as IBM, Intel Asia Electronics, and Nokia to improve the industry interactions of the students and teachers.

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VTU Ranking

VTU has been included in numerous ranking agencies from across the country, such as NIRF, and from around the world, such as QS World University Rankings. The following are some of the institute's most recent rankings:

Body / magazine  Category  Rank  Year 
NIRF Overall 92 2023
NIRF University 63 2023
NIRF Engineering 52 2023
NIRF Mangement 95 2023
Unibank Among indian universities  53rd  2020
Unibank  World universities  3635th  2020
Edurank Karnataka  17th position 2020
Edurank Asia  1,767th  2020

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VTU Courses and Fees

VTU offers different UG, PG & Doctorate courses with different specializations to the students. Some of the major courses are B.Tech., M.Tech. and M.C.A. Besides this, the VTU also offers lateral entry in B.Tech. and M.C.A. courses. The key details of various courses offered by VTU are mentioned below in a tabular form: 

Course Course Details Fees
B.Tech.

Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks in the aggregate.

Selection: JEE Main/KCET

 INR 10,720 (1st Year Fees)
B.Arch.

Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks in the aggregate. 

Selection: NATA

 INR 11,220 (1st Year Fees)
M.Tech.

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

Selection: GATE/PGCET

 INR 11,470 (1st Year Fees)
MCA

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in the aggregate.

Selection: PGCET

 INR 11,970 (1st Year Fees)
M.Arch

Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with 50% marks in the aggregate.

Selection: GATE/PGCET

 INR 11,470 (1st Year Fees)
MBA

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks

Selection: KMAT/CAT

 INR 11,420 (1st Year Fees)
PhD.

Eligibility: M.Tech. degree with 55% marks in the aggregate. 

Selection: VTU Research Eligibility Test

 INR 74,100 (1st Year Fees)

How to Apply?

Candidates seeking admission into the VTU can register online through the official website and submit the required application form along with the application fee. The necessary steps to apply are given below: 

  • Visit the official website of VTU.
  • Click on the admission tab and sign up as a new user. 
  • Log in to the official website and fill in all the required details as asked in the form.
  • Upload all the required documents such as photos, mark sheets etc.
  • Pay the application fee through credit card/debit card or net banking 

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VTU Placements

The Centralised placement cell of VTU provides a career and placement program in which 120+ hours of free employability training is provided with the opportunity of placement assistance in association with Designation Technologies.  Many top-notch companies from different sectors are visiting the campus every year to recruit students and more than 60% of the strength is placed in every batch. The highest package offered is INR 18 LPA, while the lowest package stood at INR 3.25 LPA.

The top Recruiters who come for placements in the VTU are mentioned below in a tabular form:

Cognizant  Mind Tree Unisoft
Wipro IBM KPMG
Infosys Axis Bank  Microsoft

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VTU Scholarships

The VTU provides financial assistance to the students in the form of scholarships and fellowships so that they can continue their studies without facing any financial hurdles in their way. Mentioned below are the scholarships offered by the VTU: 

  • Pre Matric and post-matric Scholarships are offered to the students pursuing higher education from class 11th to PhD studying in Government or private colleges, pursuing technical courses in Polytechnic, Vocational Courses in Industrial training institutes. 
  • The departments which sponsor these scholarships are Social Welfare Department, Backward Class Welfare Department, Tribal Welfare Department, Minorities Welfare Department, Technical Education Department, Medical Education Department. 

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VTU Facilities

  • Library: VTU has a well-maintained and updated library with a rich collection of almost 10,000 books and 43,000 journals on various subjects and important topics. Besides this, VTU also has a separate facility of a reading room with a seating capacity for 240 students.
  • Laboratory: The VTU has developed various laboratories with all the latest and updated equipment for various purposes. These instruments include Spray, Pyrolysis, TG DTA, Dip Coating Unit, X-ray Diffractometer, Atomic Force Microscope Spin Coating Unit etc. 
  • Cafeteria: The VTU is also known for having a well-furnished cafeteria which is used for serving exotic and delicious meals to the students and teaching and non-teaching staff as well. The Cafeteria is also recognised for maintaining world-class cleanliness and hygiene. 
  • Sports: VTU has established a well-maintained mechanism of indoor and outdoor games with a spacious gallery for 500 spectators. These games include snooker, chess, tennis, badminton, cricket, volleyball and basketball. 

VTU FAQs

Ques. How can I apply for documents from VTU?

Ans. Follow the procedure mentioned below step by step for obtaining VTU marks card: 

  • Download the relevant application form on the official website of VTU
  • Pay the required fees through online payment using SBI collect link on the above page
  • Fill the application form carefully with all the required details 
  • Scan the application and feel the receipt using the mobile application.
  • Compose an Email to examdocs@vtu.ac.in. 
  • The subject of the Email must be your university seat no and nothing else. 

Ques. How to download the hall tickets of VTU?

Ans. The students can follow the mentioned procedure for obtaining their hall tickets: 

  • Visit the official website www.prexam.vtu.ac.in or HTTP://prexam.vtu.ac.in whichever is applicable.
  • Sign in to the VTU Prexam student portal using your USN & password.
  • The hall ticket will be available under the student profile.
  • Now, download the hall ticket and take out the printout

Ques. Does VTU organise any extracurricular activities? 

Ans. Yes, VTU organises an Intercollegiate fest also known as. VTU youth Fest. The students from all the affiliated colleges of VTU are allowed to take part in the different activities of VTU Fest. Besides this, VTU also awards cash prizes to meritorious institutions and students. Check VTU Reviews

Ques. Does the VTU have accommodation facilities? 

Ans. Yes, VTU provides hostel accommodation facilities to the students on a single and sharing basis. The hostels are equipped with all the required facilities which make them comfortable and suitable for living in a safe environment. The hostel facility is available for both boys and girls. Check VTU Hostels

Ques. What is the seat matrix for different courses in VTU?

Ans. The seat matrix for different courses in VTU are mentioned below in a tabular form: 

Course Seats
M.Sc. 90
PhD. 194
M.Arch. 118
MDS 4
B.Voc. 40

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Ques. Does the VTU have an anti-ragging committee?

Ans. Yes, VTU has established an Anti Ragging Mechanism, the objectives of which are mentioned below: 

  • To curb the menace of ragging activities in higher institutions of education.
  • To make students and their parents aware of the disadvantages of ragging activities and their rights against ragging.

Ques. What is the highest package of VTU?

Ans. The highest package offered at VTU is INR 18 LPA, while the lowest package stood at INR 3.25 LPA. KPMG, INFOSYS, MICROSOFT, L&T, and MINDTREE are some of the top recruiters at VTU.

Ques. How many departments are there at VTU?

Ans.  VTU functions through 7 departments to offer UG, PG, and Ph.D. degrees. The departments are Aerospace Department, Applied Science, Civil Department, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Management Studies.

Ques. Is VTU good for Engineering?

Ans. VTU has been ranked 53rd among the top engineering colleges in India by NIRF 2023. Also, the placements of engineering at VTU are pretty impressive as more than 60% of the batch gets placed every year.

Ques. Which type of university is VTU?

Ans. VTU is a collegiate public university in Karnataka. A constituent college, 17 autonomous colleges, 13 quality improvement programs & a total number of 219 affiliated colleges are under its affiliation.