SJM Instiutte of Technology (Sjmit) Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

S.J.M. Institute of Technology (SJMIT), Chitradurga, Karnataka, established in 1980 under the aegis of SJM Vidyapeetha, is an engineering institution affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute offers undergraduate B.E. programs in disciplines including Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as postgraduate M.Tech programs.

Admissions to SJMIT are conducted through state-level government entrance examinations, private consortium entrance tests, and direct management quota processes.

Admission Process

The admission system at SJMIT is structured across three primary entry routes:

• Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) Quota: Candidates seeking admission under the Karnataka State Quota (accounting for 45% of total seats) must register for and clear the KCET conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA). Eligible candidates participate in centralized online choice filling, merit allotment rounds, document verification, and fee payment managed by KEA.
• COMEDK UGET Quota: Non-Karnataka candidates as well as Karnataka candidates seeking seats via the Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) must qualify in the COMEDK UGET entrance examination. Seat allocation is executed through COMEDK’s centralized online counseling rounds.
• Management Quota (Direct Admission): Candidates who wish to apply directly to the management quota seats can apply by obtaining the application form directly from the college office or by downloading it from the official SJMIT portal. Direct admission is granted based on academic merit in the qualifying 10+2 / PUC examination, subject to fulfilling VTU and AICTE eligibility norms.
• Postgraduate (M.Tech) Admissions: Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech programs must qualify in the Karnataka PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) or possess a valid GATE score. Seat allocation occurs through KEA PGCET counseling or direct university verification for left-over management seats.

Program-Wise Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the academic requirements prescribed by VTU Belagavi and AICTE prior to application submission:

• E. / B.Tech Programs (First Year): Completion of 10+2 or 2nd PUC examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, alongside Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Electronics, or Computer Science. The candidate must secure a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in these subjects (40% for SC, ST, and Category-1 candidates of Karnataka state).
• E. Programs (Lateral Entry - 2nd Year): Completion of a 3-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology from a recognized board of technical education with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OB-Karnataka candidates) and a valid rank in DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Test) conducted by KEA.
• Tech Programs: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant field from an AICTE-recognized university with an aggregate minimum score of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates of Karnataka). Candidates must possess a valid score in GATE or Karnataka PGCET.

Important Dates for 2026 Admissions

The admission timeline and counseling milestones for the 2026–2027 academic year are detailed below:

Application Fees & Mode of Payment

• College Application Form Fee: For direct management quota applications obtained directly from the college office or submitted offline, the application processing fee is INR 1,000.
• Payment Mode: The college application fee can be paid in cash at the college cash counter or by submitting a Demand Draft (DD) of INR 1,000 drawn in favor of Principal, S.J.M.I.T., Chitradurga, payable at Chitradurga.
• State Counseling Registration Fees: Candidates applying through KEA (KCET) or COMEDK must pay the respective online registration and counseling fees directly to the KEA/COMEDK portals via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI during online form submission.

Required Documents

Candidates must present original mark sheets, identity proofs, and clearance certificates along with three sets of self-attested photocopies during the physical verification round at the college office:

• Class 10th / SSLC Marks Card (Proof of Date of Birth).
• Class 12th / 2nd PUC / Intermediate Marks Card.
• Entrance Test Score Card and Rank Card (KCET, COMEDK UGET, DCET, GATE, or Karnataka PGCET).
• KEA or COMEDK Seat Allotment Letter and Fee Receipt (for quota allotted candidates).
• E. / B.Tech Provisional Degree Certificate and Semester Marks Cards (for M.Tech applicants).
• Transfer Certificate (TC) issued by the last attended institution.
• Migration Certificate (for students coming from outside Karnataka state or non-PUC boards).
• Study Certificate / Rural / Kannada Medium Certificate (if claiming reservation quota under KEA norms).
• Caste, Category, and Income Certificate (issued by competent Karnataka revenue authority, if applicable).
• Aadhaar Card copy of the candidate.
• Recent passport-size photographs (minimum 6-8 copies).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How can a student apply for Management Quota seats at SJMIT Chitradurga?

Candidates seeking management quota seats must fill out the application form available at the college office or download it from the official website. The form must be submitted along with a Demand Draft of INR 1,000 made in favor of "Principal S.J.M.I.T. Chitradurga". Admission is finalized based on 10+2 academic merit.

Q2: Are non-Karnataka students eligible for B.E. admissions at SJMIT?

Yes. Non-Karnataka candidates can secure admission to undergraduate B.E. programs either through the COMEDK UGET entrance examination and counseling or directly under the Management Quota.

Q3: Is an entrance examination compulsory for admission to B.E. programs?

For state quota and private quota seats, clearing KCET or COMEDK UGET is mandatory. For management quota seats, candidates are primarily evaluated based on 10+2 marks in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science subject combinations.

Q4: What is the minimum percentage required in 10+2 for SC/ST candidates of Karnataka state?

As per VTU and state government norms, candidates belonging to SC, ST, and Category-1 of Karnataka state require a minimum aggregate of 40% marks in the core subject group (Physics, Mathematics, and optional subjects), compared to 45% for general category candidates.

Q5: What PG courses are offered at SJMIT, and what entrance exams are accepted?

SJMIT offers M.Tech programs in specializations such as Structural Engineering. Admissions to M.Tech programs are conducted based on valid GATE scores or performance in the Karnataka PGCET entrance examination.