Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangalore offers a two-year, full-time MBA with 240 seats. It is affiliated to VTU and approved by AICTE, and NAAC and NBA have accredited the institute. The course has four semesters, with finance, marketing, HR and business analytics options. The full fee without hostel is INR 8.50 Lakhs, and INR 10.80 Lakhs with hostel and food. Government quota seats come through Karnataka PGCET counselling by KEA. In 2025 the General seat closed at rank 26,789 in round 3. NIRF 2025 data shows a median pay of INR 4.3 LPA for the PG batch, with 126 of 202 students placed.
AIT Bangalore MBA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 10.80 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 8.50 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 8.50 Lakhs: INR 4.50 Lakhs in year 1 and INR 4 Lakhs in year 2. You pay it year by year, not all at once. This is the management quota fee, and KEA fixes a lower fee for government quota seats. Hostel with food adds INR 2.30 Lakhs over two years.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Year 1 fee
INR 4.50 Lakhs
One time, in year 1
Year 2 fee
INR 4 Lakhs
One time, in year 2
Hostel with food
INR 2.30 Lakhs
INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 8.50 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 10.80 Lakhs
Full course
AIT Bangalore MBA Admission Dates 2026
The PGCET 2026 result came out on 19 Aug 2026, and the claim slip download closes on 15 Sep 2026. KEA will announce option entry and round 1 next, and classes are expected in Nov 2026. Check the KEA portal often so you do not miss a fee date.
Event
Date
Status
Karnataka PGCET registration
23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET application fee, last date
5 May 2026
Over
Karnataka PGCET exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Draft seat matrix for MBA
9 Sep 2026
Over
Claim slip download, last date
15 Sep 2026
Confirmed
Option entry for MBA seats
Oct 2026
Tentative
Round 1 seat allotment
Oct 2026
Tentative
Round 1 fee payment, last date
Oct 2026
Tentative
Round 2 seat allotment
Nov 2026
Tentative
Reporting and document check at AIT
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Nov 2026
Tentative
AIT Bangalore MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks, or 45% if you are from a reserved category. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank for a government quota seat. For a management quota seat, a KMAT, MAT or CMAT score also works. If your marks are below the minimum, you cannot apply this year.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Bachelor's degree in any subject
Degree marks
50%, or 45% for reserved categories
Government quota
Karnataka PGCET rank
Management quota
PGCET, KMAT, MAT or CMAT score
Final year students
Can apply if they meet the marks by admission
AIT Bangalore MBA Admission Process
KEA handles the government quota: you write PGCET, download the claim slip, enter options and pay the fee. Then you report at AIT with your original documents. If you miss the fee date for your round, you lose the seat. Management quota seats go through the college admission office.
Step
What you do
1. Write PGCET
Sit for the Karnataka PGCET MBA paper
2. Download the claim slip
KEA checks your documents through it
3. Enter options
List AIT MBA in your options on the KEA portal
4. Pay the fee
Pay by the round's last date
5. Report at AIT
Bring the allotment order and original mark sheets
AIT Bangalore MBA Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 5,112 in round 1 and at 26,789 in round 3 of 2025. The 2A seat closed at 7,332 in round 1. These are Karnataka PGCET closing ranks for the MBA at AIT. The General close moved a long way in round 3, so later rounds helped lower ranks.
Category
Round 1 close
Last round close
General (GM)
5,112
26,789, round 3
2A
7,332
8,386, round 2
2B
17,362
17,362, round 2
3A
5,661
7,138, round 2
3B
5,397
7,451, round 2
SC
18,869
Round 1 only
ST
24,949
28,065, round 2
AIT Bangalore MBA Placements
NIRF 2025 data shows 126 of 202 PG students placed, which is 62%, at a median pay of INR 4.3 LPA. The median was INR 4 LPA for the batch before and INR 5.87 LPA two batches before. This data covers every two-year PG course at the institute, not only the MBA. Over 550 companies visit the campus each year, and the placement cell trains students before drives.
Metric
Value
Median pay, Class of 2024
INR 4.3 LPA
Median pay, Class of 2023
INR 4 LPA
Median pay, Class of 2022
INR 5.87 LPA
PG students placed
126 of 202
Placement rate
62%
Recruiters on campus
Over 550 a year, including Amazon, Infosys, Dell and Volvo
AIT Bangalore MBA Scholarships
Three government schemes cut the fee by INR 24,000 to INR 40,000 over the course. The Central Sector Scheme gives the most. The SC and ST schemes need a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs and a caste certificate. You apply on the National Scholarship Portal or Karnataka's SSP (State Scholarship Portal).
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Central Sector Scheme
Renewal from your degree, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a year
INR 40,000 over the course
Post Matric Scholarship for SC
SC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 27,000 over the course
Post Matric Scholarship for ST
ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 24,000 over the course
AIT Bangalore MBA Ranking
Collegedunia ranks AIT #363 in India and #26 in Bangalore. NAAC and NBA have both accredited the institute. Collegedunia ranks colleges on fees, placements and student reviews.
Ranking body
Scope
Rank or grade
Collegedunia
India
#363
Collegedunia
Bangalore
#26
NAAC
Institute
Accredited
NBA
Institute
Accredited
AIT Bangalore MBA Course Structure
Semesters 1 and 2 teach the core: organisational behaviour, economics, accounting, marketing and finance. Semesters 3 and 4 are for your specialisation in finance, marketing or HR. Power BI and Tableau classes are taught from semester 2 to semester 4.
HR, financial management, research methods, SQL and Power BI basics
Semester 3
Specialisation papers in banking, investment, retail or recruitment, Power BI
Semester 4
Specialisation papers, Tableau and a final project
AIT Bangalore MBA Hostel and Campus
The Type A hostel costs INR 1.15 Lakhs a year with food, and Type B costs INR 91,000 without food. Rooms are double or triple sharing. Boys' hostels are close to the campus, and girls' hostels are about 3 km away with college transport.
Item
Detail
Type A room
INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, food included
Type B room
INR 91,000 a year, no food
Sharing
Double or triple rooms
Girls' hostels
About 3 km from campus, transport given
Campus
120 acres in Soladevanahalli, Bangalore
Should you pick MBA at AIT Bangalore?
This course suits graduates who want a Bangalore MBA with data tools and can pay a private college fee.
Pick it if:
You want to learn business data tools: the course adds SQL, Power BI and Tableau classes from semester 2, on top of your finance, marketing or HR papers.
You want to live and intern in Bangalore: the city is full of IT, bank and startup offices, so you do not have to move for a summer internship.
You are General with a PGCET rank near 26,789: round 3 of 2025 closed there, far past the round 1 close, so stay in every round.
Your family wants a hostel close by: boys' hostels are near the campus, and girls' hostels are about 3 km away with college transport.
Skip it if:
You are paying the full fee yourself: the fee is INR 8.50 Lakhs, but the median PG pay was INR 4.3 LPA, so the fee takes years to earn back.
You want a small batch with close placement help: the course has 240 seats, and the same placement cell also serves the engineering batches.
You expect every student to get a campus job: NIRF 2025 data shows 126 of 202 PG students placed, so many students found jobs on their own.
You want to study near the city centre: the campus is in Soladevanahalli on the northwest edge of Bangalore, so trips into town take time.
Counsellor's advice
If your General PGCET rank is 5,112 or better, you can expect this seat in round 1. If you are paying the full fee yourself, get the loan approved before you pay the year 1 fee.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree marks: A bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks. 45% for reserved categories.
Government quota: A Karnataka PGCET rank. KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) allots these seats.
Management quota: A PGCET, KMAT, MAT or CMAT score, applied through the college.
Final year students: You can apply if you meet the marks by the day of admission.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA holds the Karnataka PGCET MBA paper once a year.
Get the claim slip: Download it from the KEA portal after the result.
Enter options: List AIT MBA high if it is your first pick. KEA allots by rank.
Pay the fee: Pay by your round's last date or you lose the seat.
Report at AIT: Bring the allotment order and original mark sheets for document check.
MBA Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates and KEA estimates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
5 May 2026
PGCET application fee, last date
Forms without the fee by 5 May 2026 were not counted.
Over
7 Jun 2026
PGCET admit card
The admit card came online a week before the exam.
Over
14 Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET exam
The MBA paper was held from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your PGCET rank is what KEA uses to allot MBA seats.
Over
9 Sep 2026
Draft seat matrix for MBA
The list shows the government quota seats at each college.
Confirmed
15 Sep 2026
Claim slip download, last date
Download it by 15 Sep 2026 or you cannot go on to option entry.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Option entry for MBA seats
KEA will announce the window; list AIT in the order you prefer.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 1 seat allotment
The allotment result comes online on the KEA portal.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 1 fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the round's last date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 seat allotment
Seats left after round 1 go out in this round.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Reporting and document check at AIT
Take the allotment order, the fee receipt and your original mark sheets.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The first semester starts after the counselling rounds end.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected in the same month as 2026; the last date to apply is usually five weeks later.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Karnataka PGCET exam
Expected in the same month as 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected about two months after the exam.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Option entry for MBA seats
Expected after the claim slip step.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
Two rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 fee payment, last date
Expected a few days after the allotment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Reporting and document check at AIT
Expected after the last round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected soon after reporting.
Source: KEA Karnataka PGCET 2026 notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
AIT Bangalore MBA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. It is the management quota fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel with food.
Year 1 fee
One time, in year 1, tuition and university charges
INR 4.50 Lakhs
Year 2 fee
One time, in year 2, tuition and university charges
INR 4 Lakhs
Add hostel with food
Hostel with food, Type A
Per year × 2, INR 1.15 Lakhs a year
INR 2.30 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 8.50 Lakhs
2 years · tuition and university charges, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 10.80 Lakhs
2 years · tuition and university charges + hostel with food
Education loan EMI
INR 14,332
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
51%
median PG pay INR 4.3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 18,210
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
40%
median PG pay INR 4.3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: AIT MBA fee structure for the 2026 intake. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you MBA at AIT Bangalore?
Pick your Karnataka category. The cutoff ranges are the 2025 PGCET closing ranks for this MBA, round 1 and the last round.
Category
General category, PGCET 2025
5,112 or better: yes, you can expect a seat in round 1.
5,113 to 26,789: almost there. The round 3 close reached 26,789, so stay in every round.
Worse than 26,789: not this year on the government quota. Ask about management quota seats.
2A category, PGCET 2025
7,332 or better: yes, you can expect a seat in round 1.
7,333 to 8,386: almost there. The round 2 close reached 8,386, so stay in every round.
Worse than 8,386: not this year on the government quota. Ask about management quota seats.
3A category, PGCET 2025
5,661 or better: yes, you can expect a seat in round 1.
5,662 to 7,138: almost there. The round 2 close reached 7,138, so stay in every round.
Worse than 7,138: not this year on the government quota. Ask about management quota seats.
3B category, PGCET 2025
5,397 or better: yes, you can expect a seat in round 1.
5,398 to 7,451: almost there. The round 2 close reached 7,451, so stay in every round.
Worse than 7,451: not this year on the government quota. Ask about management quota seats.
ST category, PGCET 2025
24,949 or better: yes, you can expect a seat in round 1.
24,950 to 28,065: almost there. The round 2 close reached 28,065, so stay in every round.
Worse than 28,065: not this year on the government quota. Ask about management quota seats.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The round 1 close is the safe number. The General close moved from 5,112 to 26,789 only in round 3, and that jump may not repeat.
AIT Bangalore MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. Only one government scholarship can be held at a time.
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
INR 20,000 a year for PG study if you keep passing. You cannot hold it with another government scholarship.
Who qualifies: renewal from your degree, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Post Matric Scholarship for SC
INR 27,000
Ministry of Social Justice, through SSP Karnataka
INR 13,500 a year at the hosteller rate for this course group, paid for both years.
Who qualifies: SC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Post Matric Scholarship for ST
INR 24,000
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through SSP Karnataka
INR 12,000 a year at the hosteller rate for this course group, paid for both years.
Who qualifies: ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 8.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 8.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 27,000
Your net course fee: INR 8.23 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 24,000
Your net course fee: INR 8.26 Lakhs
AIT Bangalore MBA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to AIT Bangalore. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Acharya Institute of Technology
Bangalore
Compared with
RNS Institute of Technology
Bangalore
Compared with
New Horizon College of Engineering
Bangalore
Compared with
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
Bangalore
Compared with
CMR Institute of Technology
Bangalore
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 8.50 Lakhs
management quota
INR 7 Lakhs
INR 1.50 Lakhs less
INR 7 Lakhs
INR 1.50 Lakhs less
Not published
Not published
Median payPG batch, NIRF 2025
INR 4.3 LPA
Class of 2024
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Not published
Not published
Not published
Placement rateshare of the PG batch placed
62%
Class of 2024
76%
14 points higher
Not published
Not published
Not published
Closing rankPGCET General, last round
26,789
Round 3, 2025
30,271
3,482 places easier
20,729
6,060 places tougher
30,476
3,687 places easier, Round 2, 2025
22,694
4,095 places tougher
SeatsMBA intake
240
AICTE intake
240
Same
Not published
120
120 fewer
Not published
In short
RNSIT charges INR 1.50 Lakhs less and placed a bigger share of its PG batch, but its median pay is a little lower. If your rank clears both and cost matters most, list RNSIT above AIT.
In short
NHCE charges INR 1.50 Lakhs less, but its General close was 6,060 places tougher. If your rank clears NHCE, list it above AIT to save on fees; if not, AIT is the easier seat.
In short
Sir MVIT has half the seats and an easier close, but no clear fee or placement figures. If you are weighing both, ask Sir MVIT for its placement report before you list it above AIT.
In short
CMRIT's General close was 4,095 places tougher, and it has not published its MBA fee or placement data. If your rank clears CMRIT, ask it for both figures in writing before you list it above AIT.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on AIT Bangalore MBA
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get an MBA seat at AIT Bangalore?▾
Write Karnataka PGCET and enter AIT in your KEA options for a government quota seat. For a management quota seat, apply to the college with a PGCET, KMAT, MAT or CMAT score.
What is the full MBA fee at AIT Bangalore?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 8.50 Lakhs without hostel. With the Type A hostel and food it comes to INR 10.80 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The fee is split by year: INR 4.50 Lakhs in year 1 and INR 4 Lakhs in year 2. Ask the admission office in writing if you need smaller parts.
What PGCET rank do I need for a General seat?▾
In 2025 the General seat closed at 5,112 in round 1 and 26,789 in round 3. Use the rank checker above for your own category.
How good are MBA placements at AIT Bangalore?▾
NIRF 2025 data shows 126 of 202 PG students placed at a median pay of INR 4.3 LPA. This covers all two-year PG courses at the institute.
Is there a hostel for MBA students?▾
Yes. The Type A hostel costs INR 1.15 Lakhs a year with food. Girls' hostels are about 3 km from campus, and the college gives transport.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
SC and ST students with a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs can get a post matric scholarship. The calculator above shows every scheme and your net fee.
Admission to Acharya Institute of Technology is based on entrance exams like PGCET, KMAT, CAT, and MAT, with a straightforward process involving document submission and fee payment. IIT admissions, specifically IIT Delhi, require JEE Advanced scores and JoSAA counselling. The faculty at Acharya comprises around 20 lecturers, mostly PhD holders, noted for their effective teaching and student support. Fees vary by course and quota, with MBA programs costing approximately Rs. 657,000 under management quota, but below Rs. 200,000 through PGCET.
Engineering and pharmacy courses range from Rs. 600,000 to Rs. 1,000,000. Additional costs include a donation of Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 9,000 for books and uniforms. Payments are semester-wise, with detailed breakdowns provided for PGCET students. In 2021, the highest salary package was INR 8 LPA, with an average of INR 4.5 LPA. About 75% of students found placements, with salaries between INR 3 LPA and INR 50 LPA, from companies like TCS and Byjus.
The placement cell offers early training and facilitates internships, though on-campus placements are limited. Scholarships and fee concessions are available for financially weaker students, with specific quotas for Karnataka students. MBA fees range from INR 115,000 to INR 140,500 per semester, totaling around INR 600,000, with scholarships available for eligible students.
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