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 rank's 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.

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. 

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.