Visvesvaraya Technological University - [VTU], Belgaum - Affiliated Colleges

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.

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. 

It is absolutely possible to change your for the second and third year for some branch. It is possible for the 4th year too for non-autonomous colleges. The process is discussed below.

• Approach both colleges (the one you are currently in and the one you want to go to) registrars/clerical heads.
• If the college you want to go to has a vacancy you can change.
• You will need to get N.O.C from both colleges.
• You also need to go to the VTU campus, Belagavi with N.O.C, handwritten letter, and 2500 INR DD addressing the registrar. Collect your N.O.C. 
• Take all your N.O.C to the college you want to attend and they will provide you with further details on the admission procedure.

Note that you will need to do all these within 15 days from the result announcement date. 

Yes, VTU will do an aggregate over your 4 semesters, for your degree certificate. Your grades will be decided on your score in the last semester. If your average percentage of 4 semesters is more than 60% and less than 70%, then you will get first class. If your average is above 70%, then you will clear your BE with first class and distinction. 

VTU usually send the final year degree certificate via courier approximately one year after the completion of graduation. You will get your certificate shortly after the VTU convocation is over. It usually takes 1-2 months after the convocation. You will get the degree certificate, only if you have cleared all your graduation subjects.