How is CGPA calculated for Visvesvaraya Technical University (VTU) Karnataka from given percentage?

There is no universal formula for converting your percentage to CGPA or vice versa, and it is also dependent on where you intend to use it. If you want to apply for graduate studies (assuming you do), your alumni who have applied recently can help you. Contact them through LinkedIn. Seek assistance from your professors/college administration as well, as they may have witnessed/aided other students who have faced similar issues in the past. Otherwise, if youre just curious about your percentages equivalent GPA, see if your college, VTU has an established conversion formula for students who want to pursue higher education and must include an equivalent GPA in their applications.

How do I calculate engineering aggregate percentage of 8 semesters in VTU?

Having a cousin who graduated from VTU and read online reviews here’s what I got to know. Firstly, you have to calculate the obtained marks divided by maximum marks obtained from 1 to 8 semesters * 100 to calculate your overall aggregate in engineering. To calculate your final obtained marks in respective subjects. Final obtained marks will be different in many cases. For example, In the first case, if a student is cleared on the 1st attempt, then the 1st attempt marks will be their final marks. In the second case, if a student is cleared in the 2nd or 3rd attempt, then the final marks will be their 2nd or 3rd respectively. Also, according to VTU, they use only 5th semester to 8th-semester 1st attempt marks for awarding the degree or ranks purpose. So, it can’t be considered as overall engineering aggregate marks. If a company or an exam asks for overall engineering aggregate marks, one should use their final obtained marks from 1st semester to 8th-semester marks.

What are some tips for scoring high marks in VTU?

The trick for scoring well in VTU is simple. You should choose 5 units and go through them thoroughly. Don’t skip any topics from these units. You can keep the last unit optional. Solve the previous 5 years questions. However, don’t rely on these papers alone. Take all three internals and don’t take the third internal lightly. It will prepare you for the external. Try to score well in practicals. In the examination, present your answer in an effective way.

How many marks are required to clear VTU?

Visvesvaraya Technological University, VTUs minimum passing mark is 35%, with 40% in practical, project work, viva voce, and so on. It should be 40% after aggregation, including theory and internal marks. If a student fails only one subject, passes all exams with grace marks, or receives minimum pass marks in theory, practical, or internal and scores less after aggregation, 5 marks will be awarded. Each candidate must receive at least 50% of the marks allotted for each subjects internal assessment, including the seminar. Candidates who receive less than 50% of the Internal Assessment marks in any subject are ineligible to take the exam in that subject. For passing a theory subject, a candidate must obtain a minimum of 40% in the University Examination and a minimum of 50% in the aggregate including the Internal Assessment marks.

I have a few friends who completed their engineering degrees from VTU. They didn’t have a good experience at the institute. Here are some of the things that they complain about. The examination papers are tough. The syllabus is vast. Evaluation does not depend on how well you did in your paper, it is completely up to luck. The faculties are not that cooperative. You will get little to no help in terms of academics from the faculty. Going by all these factors I will say go for other institutes if you have that option.

Can I apply for VTU transcript by paying fees online?

Yes, you can apply for VTU transcripts by paying online. You need to go to the college website, download, and fill the form. The form can also be filled in by hand. The amount of the first copy has increased to 500 and the subsequent copies cost 300 each. You need to have self-attested copies of mark sheets of all semesters. Payments can be made via card/ net banking and PayUMoney. You will have to pay a convenience fee of around rupees 20 to 30, based on your mode of payment. You need to put a valid email address for receiving the invoice of the payment. The payment details should be filled with precision. Get a good envelope for sending the payment invoice and filled form. It is better to send the form and the payment by speed post to the said address on the website. VTU will send the transcripts to your address within 25 to 30 days. They will be sending a photocopy of the transcripts and the required number of transcripts in a separate envelop with a seal. Fees once paid are never refunded so it is very important to check it properly before submitting.

What is the FCD at VTU What percentage is required to get into the FCD criteria?

FCD is First Class with Distinction. Students scoring over 70% of the total marks at VTU are considered for FCD. Below is a brief highlight of VTU’s grading system. 70-100% - First Class with Distinction (FCD) 60-69% - First Class (FC) 35-59% - Second Class (SC) Students scoring above 70% are rewarded with a distinction for their academic excellence.

What happens when one gets a year back at VTU? Do I have to rewrite all the exams from that year again?

I have a few friends who graduated from VTU and here are their insights about this. As per VTU rules, any year, you can carry 4 backs of the previous year into the next year. You need to clear all 4 backs from the previous year in the next year. You can carry 4 backs from the current year again to the next year. This circle goes on until you reach your final year. If you fail to clear your backs in some years’ time, you will be considered as NFFTE (not fit for technical education) by VTU. If you have 5 subjects back then you will need to clear at least one subject and join next year. You will have the chance to clear all subjects that year and join as a fresh entry next year without any backlogs for the second year. But try to clear all your subjects every year. If you can manage to clear your labs with 95% and get first-class in theory, you will get an aggregate of distinction. Try to score well in your internals. If you can score 22+ in your internals, there is a good chance that you will be able to get first-class. Make sure that your internal score doesn’t go below 15. If you score below 15 in internals, you may end up failing the subject, even if you score the passing mark, i.e. 35 in external. Now, if you are opting for revaluation, you can get permission for attending the classes until you get the revaluation result by applying to the college administration. You may need to pay some extra fee for that. If you have good aggregate and decent logical reasoning and communication skills then you can get a good job via campus placement after completing your degree.

What is the percentage of student passes after revaluation in VTU?

I have a few friends from VTU, and according to their experience, very few people pass after revaluation. It completely depends on the person that will correct your answer script. I know people who needed 5 marks to pass but didn’t get it. I also know people who needed more than 10 marks and eventually got it. So, it’s better to apply for revelation irrespective of how many marks you need.

How is the correction done in VTU? Is it strict?

No, the evaluation process at VTU is not that strict. You can easily score decent marks if you write the answer according to the books recommended by VTU. The answer scripts are evaluated according to the answer key prepared by the board that sets up the question paper. So, follow VTU recommended books for preparation.

VTU: Admissions, Courses, Fees, Ranking, Placements, Scholarships

VTU (Visvesvaraya Technological University) is a public university established in 1998 in Belgaum, Karnataka. VTU is one of India's largest technological universities. VTU has also been approved by AICTE & UGC. Visvesvaraya Technological University has 182 affiliated colleges, 1 constituent college, and 25 autonomous colleges. VTU has four regional centres spread across Belagavi, Bengaluru, Kalaburgai, and Mysuru. It was certified with Grade "B++" by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). VTU is ranked 52^nd under the “Engineering” category, 95^th under the “Management” category and 92^nd in the “Overall” category by NIRF 2023.

VTU popular courses are B.Tech with 23 specializations, M.Tech with 57 specializations, and MBA. Admission to B.Tech programs is determined by the scores in KCET/ COMEDK/ JEE Main, whereas admission to M.Tech is determined on the basis of merit in GATE/ PGCET. Besides this, the university conducts a Research Entrance Test based on which admissions are granted to the Ph.D. applicants.

As per the NIRF Report 2024, VTU median package for M.Tech is INR 5.40 LPA. For MBA, the median package is INR 4.50 LPA. Some of the top recruiters of VTU are HCL, Infosys, HDFC Standard Life Insurance, Indiabulls, Wipro, IBM, etc.

Table of Contents:

VTU Highlights
VTU Courses & Fees
VTU Admission 2024
VTU Cutoff 2024
VTU Placements 2024
VTU Ranking 2024
VTU Scholarships 2024
VTU Campus Life and Events
VTU FAQs

VTU Highlights

Particulars	Statistics
Established \| Institute Type	1998
Affiliated Colleges	182 Colleges
Recognized by	AICTE & UGC
Courses Offered	37 UG programs, 96 PG programs, and Ph.D. and M.Sc (Engg.)
MOUs	Bosch Rexroth AG-Germany, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of California, T&R Consulting Pvt Ltd. Australia, Autodesk, Deshpande Foundation-Startup Center, India Electronics and Semiconductor Association, IBMI Ltd. Bengaluru, Intel Asia, etc
Campus Area	115 Acres
Campus Location	Jnana Sangama, VTU Main Rd, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Machhe, Belagavi, Karnataka 590018

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 (First Year)
B.Tech.	Eligibility: 2nd year Pre-University or 10+2 or equivalent examination recognized by the University (with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, along with Chemistry, Bio-Tech, CS, Biology, or Electronics), Admission to II year/ III semester Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Technology (Lateral Entry) shall be open to the candidates who are holders of a diploma or equivalent qualification. Selection: JEE Main/KCET/COMEDK-UGET	INR 10,610
B.Arch.	Eligibility: 2 year Pre-University examination by the Karnataka State Pre-University Board with Mathematics OR 10+2, CBSE with Mathematics as a subject of study OR 3 Year Diploma in any stream recognized by Govt. of Karnataka, or any other State govt. OR Central govt. or any other Diploma qualification considered equivalent thereto by this University, International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of Schooling, OR Any other examination recognized by the University Selection: NATA	INR 11,260
M.Tech.	Eligibility: Passed Graduation in a relevant field Selection: GATE/PGCET	INR 10,810
MCA	Eligibility: Any Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University Selection: PGCET	INR 10,810
MBA	Eligibility: Any Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University (or MBA Infrastructure Graduates in all disciplines of Engineering) Selection: KMAT/CAT	INR 10,810
Ph.D.	Eligibility: M.Tech. degree with 55% marks in the aggregate. Selection: VTU Research Eligibility Test	NA

VTU Admission 2024

VTU is a multidisciplinary institution that offers a wide range of engineering, technology, and management programs. Around 3 lakh engineering students attend the university's associated institutes, where they study under 37 UG programs, 96 PG programs, and Ph.D. and M.Sc. (Engg.) research programs taught by 7 faculty members. The UG program offers degrees such as B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral), B.Plan, and B.Arch, and admission is based on scores in JEE Main, KCET, and NATA.

M.Tech, M.Arch, MBA, MCA, and MCA (Lateral) are the courses offered in the PG program. Entrance test scores from national-level exams, including GATE, KMAT, NATA, PGCET, MAT, CAT, and others, are used for admission to all professional-based degrees. Ph.D. courses are also available, and students must have completed their master's degree in the associated topic with an aggregate of 55% from a recognized university to be admitted to these courses.

Documents Required:

The documents required for admission to VTU is given as follows:

Upload the 10th Marksheet and certificate copy (Colored Copy in a readable format)
Upload the 12th Marksheet and certificate copy (Colored Copy in a readable format)
Upload Graduation/ Diploma Marksheet for each year along with completion certificate/ degree (Colored Copy in a readable format)
Upload Post Graduation Marksheet for each year along with completion degree (Colored copy in a readable format)
Colored copy of complete Aadhar Card for Indian nationals along with Authentication of Aadhar (mandatory)
Colored copy of Passport for foreign nationals (mandatory)

VTU Cutoff 2024

VTU offers admission based on both graduation and entrance examinations. The following test scores are taken into consideration: GATE, KMAT, NATA, PGCET, MAT, and CAT for M.Tech, M.Arch, MBA, MCA, and MCA (Lateral) programs; JEE Main, KCET, and NATA for B.Tech programs. The specific VTU cutoff is provided below:

VTU KCET Cutoff 2024

The KCET Cutoff determines eligibility for admission to VTU's BTech program. The aggregate KCET cutoff rank for general category students applying to VTU B.Tech is 25785 based on past year’s trends. The following is the KCET Cutoff for 2023:

Courses	2023
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering	25785

VTU CAT Cutoff 2024

The VTU MBA program's admissions are determined by the CAT Cutoff. The overall cutoff for the CAT is 40 percentile for general category students applying to VTU Belagavi's MBA program. The following is the CAT Cutoff for previous years:

Courses	2023	2022	2021
MBA	40	40	40

VTU Placements 2024

VTU Placement 2024 report is not released yet. During the VTU MBA and M.Tech placements in 2023, the median package offered was INR 4.50 LPA and INR 5.40 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters who come for placements in the VTU are mentioned below in a tabular form:

Cognizant	Mind Tree	Ubisoft
Wipro	IBM	KPMG
Infosys	Axis Bank	Microsoft

VTU Ranking 2024

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 notable rankings:

Body/magazine	Category	Rank	Year
National rankings
NIRF (India)	B.Tech	52nd	2023
NIRF (Karnataka)	B.Tech	2nd	2023
NIRF (India)	MBA	95th	2023
NIRF (India)	Overall	92nd	2023

VTU Scholarships 2024

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. Some scholarships offered by the college are Pre-matric Scholarship schemes. Post-Matric Scholarship schemes for students, etc. Pre-matric and post-matric Scholarships are offered to students pursuing higher education from class 11th to Ph.D. studying in Government or private colleges, pursuing technical courses in Polytechnic, and Vocational Courses in Industrial training institutes. The departments that sponsor these scholarships are the Social Welfare Department, Backward Class Welfare Department, Tribal Welfare Department, Minorities Welfare Department, Technical Education Department, and Medical Education Department. Other scholarship programs that VTU provides include some of the following:

Emeritus Fellowship.
Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders In General & Honours Courses At Undergraduate Level
Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students.
Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences, Medical Sciences & Engineering Sciences. (Hindi Version)
Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates.
UGC's new scheme of providing a special honorarium to teachers who are Fellows of at least two of the four Science Academies identified by UGC.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Research Associateship (RA) for Foreign Nationals
Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students

VTU Campus Life and Events

VTU Youth Fest, also known as Intercollegiate Fest, is organized by the university. Students from all of VTU's affiliated colleges have the opportunity to participate in the various VTU Fest activities. In addition, VTU gives financial rewards to meritorious organizations and students. Furthermore, VTU offers single and shared dorm accommodations for its students. The hostels are available for both boys and girls, and they are furnished with all the amenities needed. The following list includes some of the best amenities that VTU Campus has to offer:

Library: VTU has an updated library with a rich collection of almost 10,000 books and 43,000 journals on various subjects and important topics and a separate facility of a reading room with a seating capacity for 240 students.
Laboratory: The VTU has developed various laboratories with instruments including Spray, Pyrolysis, TG DTA, Dip Coating Unit, X-ray Diffractometer, Atomic Force Microscope Spin Coating Unit, etc.
Cafeteria: The VTU also consists of a cafeteria which is used for serving meals to the students and teaching and non-teaching staff as well.
Sports: VTU has a spacious gallery for 500 spectators with games including snooker, chess, tennis, badminton, cricket, volleyball, and basketball.

VTU FAQs

Ques. What are the documents required to apply for VTU?

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

Upload the 10th Marksheet and certificate copy (Colored Copy in a readable format)
Upload the 12th Marksheet and certificate copy (Colored Copy in a readable format)
Upload Graduation/ Diploma Marksheet for each year along with completion certificate/ degree (Colored Copy in a readable format)
Upload Post Graduation Marksheet for each year along with completion degree (Colored copy in a readable format)
Colored copy of complete Aadhar Card for Indian nationals along with Authentication of Aadhar (mandatory)
Colored copy of Passport for foreign nationals (mandatory)

Ques. How to download the hall tickets for VTU?

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

Visit the official website.
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 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. Is VTU good for Engineering?

Ans. VTU has been ranked 52 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, 25 autonomous colleges, 13 quality improvement programs & a total number of 182 affiliated colleges are under its affiliation.

Top Courses, Fees & Eligibility

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Duration4 Year(s)

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JEE Main

Application Date10 Jan - 20 Feb 2024

Eligibility10+2