Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), located in Udupi, runs BE, MBA, Ph.D, and B.Sc Honours programmes, with seats filled through a combination of state entrance tests and merit-based selection. Engineering aspirants compete for BE seats primarily on the strength of KCET and COMEDK scores, whereas the MBA route depends on KMAT Karnataka and K-PGCET performance. VTU affiliation and adherence to Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) norms shape how the institute allots every seat.
Counselling for BE 2026 through KCET and COMEDK is running from June to July 2026, with KEA seat allotment rounds currently underway. Applications for BE Lateral (DCET 2026) are open, and the DCET exam itself falls in July 2026. On the MBA 2026 side, K-PGCET takes place on June 14, 2026, KMAT Karnataka results are due June 18, 2026, and KEA MBA counselling starts in August 2026. B.Sc Honours counselling through KEA continues through June 2026, with seat allotment expected in July 2026. A fresh Round 2 notification for Ph.D admission is anticipated in July 2026.
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Admission Process and Timeline
Most programmes at SMVITM go through a centralised intake system. KEA counselling handles BE seats for KCET-qualified candidates, while COMEDK UGET serves the broader pool of engineering applicants; both routes require registering on the relevant portal, entering preferences, and taking part in online allotment rounds. Seats set aside under management quota, by contrast, are filled directly by the institute once its own merit list is ready.
Results for KCET and COMEDK, both conducted for the 2026-27 session, came out in May 2026, and KEA counselling is now in progress. On the management side, K-PGCET is still ahead and KMAT results are due shortly, while B.Sc Honours candidates continue through ongoing KEA counselling. A new Ph.D admission round opens in July 2026.
Popular Courses Admission Overview
| Degree |
Important Dates |
Exam and Admission Process |
| BE |
KCET exam: April 23-24, 2026 (held) COMEDK exam: May 9, 2026 (held) KEA counselling: June-July 2026 (ongoing) Classes begin: August 2026 |
Selection runs on KCET or COMEDK UGET scores, followed by KEA or COMEDK counselling. The institute fills management quota seats on its own. |
| BE Lateral |
DCET applications: June 2026 (open) DCET exam: July 2026 KEA counselling post-DCET result |
Diploma holders qualify through Karnataka DCET, and KEA's centralised counselling then determines seat allotment. |
| MBA |
KMAT Session 2 exam: May 31, 2026 (held) K-PGCET exam: June 14, 2026 KMAT result: June 18, 2026 K-PGCET result: July 8, 2026 KEA MBA counselling: August 2026 GD and PI: August-September 2026 |
An entrance score from KMAT Karnataka or K-PGCET is followed by a GD and PI round held by the institute. |
| Ph.D |
Round 2 notification: July 2026 |
Admission weighs the VTU Entrance Test for Research (ETR) at 70% alongside a 30% interview component; qualifying UGC/CSIR/GATE holders can skip the ETR. |
| B.Sc Honours |
KEA counselling: June 2026 (ongoing) Seat allotment: July 2026 |
A KCET score feeds into KEA's centralised counselling; NEP 2020 multiple exit options are available. |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a Karnataka student with a moderate KCET score seeking affordable BE admission
- You prefer a VTU-affiliated college in coastal Karnataka with decent placement support
- You are a diploma holder from Karnataka targeting lateral entry BE via DCET
- You want MBA in Finance, Marketing, or HRM at under INR 3.5 lakhs total cost
- You want to pursue Ph.D under VTU in Engineering or Management disciplines
✗ Skip if
- You need placements in metro cities outside Karnataka and prefer a nationally ranked college
- You are targeting IITs, NITs, or top-tier deemed universities with pan-India brand recognition
- You want MBA from a nationally accredited B-school with strong corporate recruiter base
- You are an outside-Karnataka student seeking low total cost under the government quota
SMVITM BE Admission 2026
Admission Process
- Sit for KCET (held April 23-24, 2026) or COMEDK UGET (held May 9, 2026)
- Register for counselling on either the KEA or COMEDK portal
- Enter college and branch preferences during the allotment window
- Report to SMVITM with the seat allotment letter for document verification
- Confirm the seat by paying the admission fee
- For management quota, apply directly to SMVITM using the KCET/COMEDK scorecard and 12th mark sheet
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 or equivalent completed with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM)
- 45% aggregate in PCM required, relaxed to 40% for SC/ST candidates
- A valid 2026 KCET or COMEDK UGET score
- Government quota KCET seats require Karnataka domicile or CET eligibility
- COMEDK seats carry no domicile restriction
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| KCET Exam |
April 23-24, 2026 (held) |
| KCET Result |
May 28, 2026 (declared) |
| COMEDK UGET Exam |
May 9, 2026 (held) |
| COMEDK Result |
May 26, 2026 (declared) |
| KEA / COMEDK Counselling |
June-July 2026 (ongoing) |
| Classes Begin |
August 2026 |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Fee Structure
| Branch |
Total Fees (4 Years) |
| CSE / AI and ML / AI and Data Science |
INR 7,44,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) |
INR 5,64,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
INR 3,86,000 |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Fees under KCET government quota are state-regulated and lower; hostel charges are billed separately.
SMVITM MBA Admission 2026
Admission Process
- Take KMAT Karnataka (Session 2 held May 31, 2026) or K-PGCET (scheduled June 14, 2026)
- Once results arrive, register on the KEA MBA portal
- During KEA MBA counselling in August 2026, submit college and specialisation preferences
- Attend the GD and PI round conducted by SMVITM for shortlisted candidates (August-September 2026)
- A combined score from the entrance test, GD, and PI determines the final merit list
- On receiving the allotment letter, pay fees to lock in the seat
Eligibility Criteria
- A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university
- Graduation aggregate of 50%, lowered to 45% for SC/ST candidates
- A valid 2026 KMAT Karnataka or K-PGCET score
- Provisional applications are accepted from final-year students
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| KMAT Karnataka Session 2 Exam |
May 31, 2026 (held) |
| K-PGCET MBA Exam |
June 14, 2026 |
| KMAT Result |
June 18, 2026 |
| K-PGCET Result |
July 8, 2026 |
| KEA MBA Counselling |
August 2026 |
| GD and PI |
August-September 2026 |
Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Programme Details
| Specialisation |
Total Fees (2 Years) |
Selection Criteria |
| Finance |
INR 3,00,000 |
KMAT Karnataka or K-PGCET score, followed by GD and PI |
| Human Resource Management |
| Marketing |
| General Management |
Other Programmes at SMVITM
| Degree |
Eligibility |
Admission Process |
Key Dates |
| BE Lateral |
Diploma in Engineering with 45% aggregate minimum; Karnataka domicile is preferred for the government quota. |
Entry runs on the Karnataka DCET score, with KEA's centralised counselling following the result. Total fees: INR 6,60,000 across 3 years. |
DCET applications: June 2026 (open) DCET exam: July 2026 Counselling: post-result |
| Ph.D |
A master's degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum 55% aggregate; UGC/CSIR/GATE holders may be exempt from the ETR. |
Weightage splits between VTU ETR (70%) and an interview (30%) across 7 specialisations. Fees run INR 61,200 per year for a minimum 3-year duration, totalling INR 1,83,600. |
Round 2 notification: July 2026 |
| B.Sc Honours |
10+2 completed with relevant science subjects and a valid KCET score. |
A KCET score feeds KEA's centralised counselling, with NEP 2020 multiple exit options built in. Total fees: INR 2,40,000 over 4 years at INR 60,000 per year. |
KEA counselling: June 2026 (ongoing) Seat allotment: July 2026 |
SMVITM Admission FAQs
Ques. How does the management quota route work for BE seats at SMVITM?
Ans. A portion of BE seats at SMVITM sits outside KEA allotment and is filled through management quota. Applicants approach the admissions office directly, submitting their KCET or COMEDK scorecard along with 12th mark sheets and other documents, and selection follows merit within that quota. These seats carry a higher fee than government quota seats obtained through KEA.
Ques. Is there a way to join the MBA programme at SMVITM without sitting an entrance exam?
Ans. There isn't. Either a KMAT Karnataka score or a K-PGCET score is mandatory before KEA counselling can proceed, since SMVITM has no direct-entry route for MBA. Even after counselling, candidates still need to clear a GD and PI round held by the institute before the final seat is confirmed.
Ques. Why do BE fees vary so much between KCET and COMEDK admits?
Ans. Fees for Karnataka government quota seats under KCET are fixed by the state and stay noticeably lower than what COMEDK or management quota admits pay. The INR 3,86,000 to INR 7,44,000 range covers COMEDK and management quota seats specifically. Karnataka domicile students entering through KCET government quota pay a state-regulated amount instead, which is set by the fee fixation committee.
Ques. What is the pathway for diploma holders seeking lateral entry into BE at SMVITM?
Ans. Karnataka diploma holders can enter directly into BE's second year via the DCET exam, for which applications opened in June 2026 with the test itself set for July 2026. KEA runs centralised counselling once results are out, where preferences are filled and seats allotted. The lateral programme spans 3 years and costs INR 6,60,000 in total across branches.
Ques. Does SMVITM admit BE students from states other than Karnataka?
Ans. It does, through COMEDK UGET, which has no domicile requirement and is open to students from anywhere in India. KCET government quota seats, on the other hand, are reserved mainly for Karnataka domicile candidates. Students joining through COMEDK from outside Karnataka pay the COMEDK fee structure, which runs higher than the government quota.
Ques. What happens if a candidate skips a round of KEA counselling?
Ans. KEA usually runs several rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, and a Mop-Up round, and registered candidates who've paid the counselling fee can still take part in later rounds even after missing one. That said, skipping a round without valid justification can occasionally lead to candidacy cancellation, so staying active through every round and checking the KEA portal regularly is advisable.
Ques. Which Ph.D specialisations does SMVITM offer, and who qualifies for ETR exemption?
Ans. Seven specialisations are available under VTU: Civil Engineering, CSE, ECE, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. Selection weighs the VTU ETR at 70% against a 30% interview, though candidates holding valid UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE, or equivalent scores may skip the ETR requirement. The annual fee is INR 61,200, the minimum duration is 3 years, and Round 2 notifications are expected in July 2026.
Ques. What exit options does NEP 2020 offer B.Sc Honours students at SMVITM?
Ans. Students can leave the programme at several checkpoints under NEP 2020: a Certificate after 1 year, a Diploma after 2 years, and a full B.Sc degree after 3 years, with the B.Sc Honours degree reserved for those completing all 4 years. Anyone exiting early can re-enter within the permitted window and pick up from where they left off, following VTU and NEP 2020 guidelines.