Government Engineering College, Haveri is a public technical institute established in 2007 in Karnataka, offering B.E./B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD programs with an annual UG intake of ~240 seats across four engineering branches. Admissions are conducted through KCET for UG and PGCET for PG, with indicative cutoffs in the KCET 85–92 percentile range for popular branches. The total course fee for B.E./B.Tech is approximately INR 1.6–1.7 Lakh, with category-based fee waivers and government scholarships available. The campus spans 33 acres and is affiliated to VTU Belagavi, recognized by AICTE.
Government Engineering College, Haveri Admission Deadlines
Admissions at Government Engineering College, Haveri typically follow the Karnataka state counseling calendar. For the 2025 cycle, KCET applications are generally open from January to March 2025, with counseling and seat allotment in May–July 2025. PGCET for M.Tech usually opens in May with counseling by July–August. PhD admissions are notified by VTU and often occur in June–August. Application deadlines may vary by category and round.
Event | UG (B.E./B.Tech) | PG (M.Tech) | PhD |
Application Start | Jan 2025 (KCET) | May 2025 (PGCET) | June 2025 (VTU Notification) |
Application End | March 2025 | June 2025 | July 2025 |
Exam Dates | April 2025 (KCET) | July 2025 (PGCET) | July–Aug 2025 (VTU Test/Interview) |
Counseling/Allotment | May–July 2025 | July–Aug 2025 | Aug–Sep 2025 |
Session Start | Aug 2025 | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
Government Engineering College, Haveri UG Admission
The undergraduate B.E./B.Tech programs at Government Engineering College, Haveri have an annual intake of ~240 seats across Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, and Electronics & Communication Engineering. Admission is strictly through KCET based on merit and reservation norms, with typical cutoffs ranging from KCET 85–92 percentile for core branches. The total course fee is approximately INR 1.6–1.7 Lakh for the entire program. Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and one of Chemistry/Biology/CS/Electronics, and English as a subject.
Program | Specializations | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Indicative Cutoff | Total Fee |
B.E./B.Tech | Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication | ~60/branch (Total ~240) | 10+2 (PCM) with English | KCET | 85–92 percentile (2024) | INR 1.6–1.7 Lakh |
Government Engineering College, Haveri PG Admission
Government Engineering College, Haveri offers M.Tech programs in Structural Engineering and Machine Design, each with an annual intake of ~18 seats. Admission is through PGCET conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority, typically in July. Applicants must have a relevant B.E./B.Tech degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). The total fee for M.Tech is approximately INR 1.2–1.5 Lakh for the full program.
Program | Specializations | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance Exam | Total Fee |
M.Tech | Structural Engineering, Machine Design | ~18/specialization | B.E./B.Tech with 50% (45% SC/ST) | PGCET | INR 1.2–1.5 Lakh |
Government Engineering College, Haveri PhD Admission
PhD programs at Government Engineering College, Haveri are offered in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering under affiliation with VTU Belagavi. Admissions are based on VTU PhD Entrance Test and interview, usually conducted in June–August. Applicants must hold a relevant M.Tech/M.E. degree with at least 55% marks. The number of seats is limited and varies by department and supervisor availability. Fee details are as per VTU norms, typically around INR 50,000–70,000 per annum.
Program | Departments | Seats | Eligibility | Entrance/Selection | Fee (Annual) |
PhD | Civil, Mechanical Engineering | Limited (as per guide availability) | M.Tech/M.E. with 55% | VTU PhD Test + Interview | INR 50,000–70,000 |
Government Engineering College, Haveri Application Process
All admissions at Government Engineering College, Haveri are routed through centralized state-level counseling. For UG, candidates must register for KCET via KEA; for PG, through PGCET; and for PhD, via VTU. Application fees are typically INR 650–750 for KCET and INR 650–1,000 for PGCET, with category-based concessions. Candidates must upload documents, pay the fee, and participate in counseling for seat allotment. Document verification and fee payment at the college are mandatory for final admission.
Register for KCET/PGCET/VTU PhD as per program
Fill online application and upload required documents
Pay application fee (INR 650–1,000)
Appear for entrance exam
Participate in counseling and seat allotment
Report to college for document verification and fee payment
Step | Details |
Registration | Online via KEA (KCET/PGCET) or VTU (PhD) |
Application Fee | KCET: INR 650–750; PGCET: INR 650–1,000; PhD: VTU norms |
Documents Needed | 10th, 12th, UG/PG marksheets, photo, ID, category certificate (if applicable) |
Exam | KCET/PGCET/VTU PhD Test |
Counseling | Online seat allotment and choice filling |
Admission Confirmation | Document verification and fee payment at college |
