Visvesvaraya Technological University Belgaum Answered Questions

The course fees for MBA programmes at VTU range between INR 24,600 and INR 9 lakh. The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative. Factors like the choice of course/specialisation, reservation category etc. determine the final amount payable by an applicant. Additionally, the applicants are also required to pay the application fee for the respective entrance exams they are appearing for.

Yes, VTU Belgaum accepts JEE Main scores for admission to B.Tech programs along with KCET and COMEDK scores. The latest information is:For B.Tech admissions, candidates must qualify JEE Main, KCET or COMEDK exam.JEE Main is accepted as an eligibility criterion for B.Tech admissions at VTU Belgaum.The KCET Admit Card 2024 has been released and the entrance test will be conducted on April 18, 19 and 20 for VTU UG admissions.

Seats at VTU are allocated by KEA, based on the scores of the accepted exams. However, the university promotes inclusivity of students belonging to the minority categories of Karnataka. So the eligibility criteria of minimum aggregate marks in bachelor’s degree is 45% for the minority candidates belonging to Karnataka, as opposed to the minimum aggregate requirement of 50% for all the other candidates.

The MBA programme offered by VTU is of minimum two and maximum four years, under exceptional contingencies. The course is divided into four semesters of 16 weeks each. The MBA programme is offered in three specializations: Marketing, Finance and Human Resources Management. VTU also provides various online courses through its Mysore branch.

Yes, VTU has hostel facilities for its students within the campus itself. Hostel is available on single occupancy basis. Both male and female students are provided with separate hostels at VTU. The university also has mess facilities available at the campus. Students can visit the campus to apply for the hostel.

Yes, VTU is a government university founded by the Government of Karnataka in 1998. Its central administrative offices and the main campus are located in Belgaum, Karnataka. All educational institutions within the state of Karnataka offering Engineering or Technology programmes must seek affiliation with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, unless they possess the necessary consent from VTU and the state government.

The placements at VTU have shown an increasing trend over the previous years. The median package offered to MBA students at VTU increased from INR 3.5 LPA in 20221 to INR 3.65 LPA in 2022. Many new recruiters are getting on-board for the placement drive at VTU each year.

VTU the highest package data is not released. However, according to Management and Engineering NIRF reports 2024 released by the University, the course-wise median package offered over the past three years are presented below:Course  Median Package (2021)Median Package (2022)Median Package (2023)MTechINR 3.75 LPAINR 3.73 LPAINR 5.4 LPAMBAINR 3.5 LPAINR 3.65 LPAINR 4.5 LPA

According to Visvesvaraya Technological University Engineering NIRF report 2024, the number of students placed over the past three years during M.Tech placements is presented below:Particulars MTech Placement Statistics (2021)MTech Placement Statistics (2022)MTech Placement Statistics (2023)Total students395310365Students placed222137210Students opted for higher studies173170155