Acharya Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bengaluru offers a two-year, full-time MCA under VTU, approved by AICTE. The course has four semesters, with an internship in semester 3 and a project in semester 4. The college holds a NAAC A grade from 2025. A PGCET seat costs INR 1.27 Lakhs for the full course without hostel, and INR 3.57 Lakhs with hostel and food. KEA gives these seats through PGCET counselling, and the college has 57 of them this year. The General seat closed at rank 2,801 in round 1 of 2026. AIT does not publish MCA placement figures. Its two-year PG courses placed 90% of the 2024-25 batch at a median of INR 6 LPA.
AIT Bangalore MCA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.57 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.27 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years. The state fixes it at INR 57,750 a year for every private MCA seat that KEA gives. You pay INR 11,880 once to VTU if your degree is from Karnataka. The hostel fee is extra and you pay it only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
INR 57,750 a year, 2 years
VTU registration and other fees
INR 11,880
One time, degree from Karnataka
Hostel with food
INR 2.30 Lakhs
INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, 2 years, last quoted rate
Total, no hostel
INR 1.27 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 3.57 Lakhs
Full course
AIT Bangalore MCA Admission Dates
Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. Round 1 students can add one more choice till 10 am on 13 Oct 2026. Everyone can rearrange options from 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. KEA has asked the Supreme Court for two more rounds, so the round 2 date is not out yet. Keep checking the KEA site, because KEA does not send a message to each student.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET MCA exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Round 1 option entry
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 final allotment result
25 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 fee payment, last date
12 Oct 2026
Over
Reporting at the college with originals
12 Oct 2026
Over
Extra choice for round 1 seats
13 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Rearrange options for later rounds
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Round 2 allotment
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Nov 2026
Tentative
AIT Bangalore MCA Eligibility
You need 50% marks in all years of a BCA, a computer science degree, or a B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. SC, ST and Category-1 students of Karnataka need 45%. Maths must be in Class 12 or in the degree. KEA does not round off your marks. You also need a PGCET rank for a KEA seat.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
BCA, a computer science degree, or a B.Sc, B.Com or B.A.
Maths
In Class 12 or in the degree
Marks
50% in all years, 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 of Karnataka
Exam
A PGCET rank for KEA seats
Mode
Full time only, no lateral entry
AIT Bangalore MCA Admission Process
KEA gives the seat on your PGCET rank, your category and your options. You then pick a choice, pay the fee at the bank and report at the college with your originals. If you do not pay and report by the last date, you lose the seat. The college fills management seats on PGCET, KMAT, MAT or CMAT scores.
Step
What you do
1. Write PGCET
Register on the KEA site and write the MCA paper
2. Enter options
List colleges in the order you want them
3. Check the mock result
Change, add or delete options before the real round
4. Pick a choice
Choice 1 joins now, Choice 2 pays and waits for a better seat, Choice 3 waits for the next round, Choice 4 quits
5. Pay and report
Pay at the bank, download the confirmation slip and report with originals
AIT Bangalore MCA Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 2,801 and the Category-1 seat at 3,781 in round 1 of 2026. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. In 2025 the General seat closed at 3,245 in round 1 and at 4,117 in round 2, so later rounds took higher ranks. The 2026 round 1 close is lower than the 2025 one, so the seat got tougher.
Category
Round 1, 2026
Round 2, 2025
General
2,801
4,117
Category-1
3,781
5,583
2A
3,514
7,088
2B
4,108
3,480
3A
3,096
4,571
3B
3,011
3,566
SC group 1
11,380
15,921, all SC
SC group 2
14,181
15,921, all SC
SC group 3
8,415
15,921, all SC
ST
5,540
16,403
General, Kalyana Karnataka
3,713
5,520
AIT Bangalore MCA Placements
The college does not publish separate MCA placement figures. Its NIRF data for all two-year PG courses shows 227 of 251 students placed in 2024-25. That is 90%, at a median of INR 6 LPA. The year before, 126 of 202 were placed at a median of INR 4.3 LPA. Ask the department for the last MCA batch's offer list before you pay.
Metric
Value
Median pay, 2024-25
INR 6 LPA, all two-year PG courses
Students placed, 2024-25
227 of 251, 90%
Median pay, 2023-24
INR 4.3 LPA
Students placed, 2023-24
126 of 202
MCA-only figures
Not published
Recruiters on the college placement page
TCS, Kotak, Godrej, IndiaMART, Berger and Voltas, college-wide
AIT Bangalore MCA Scholarships
Three state fee exemptions cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 57,750 over the course. SC and ST students with a family income from INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs get the biggest cut, half the tuition fee. You must enter your income certificate RD number in the PGCET form to claim any of them.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
SC/ST fee exemption
SC or ST of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 40,000 over the course
SC/ST half fee exemption
SC or ST of Karnataka, family income INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs a year
INR 57,750 over the course
Category-1 fee exemption
Category-1 of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 40,000 over the course
AIT Bangalore MCA Ranking
Collegedunia ranks AIT #363 of 500 in its B.Tech ranking 2026, and NAAC gave the college an A grade in 2025. In 2019 the NAAC grade was B++ with a CGPA of 2.79. There is no separate MCA ranking for this college.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking
2026
#363 of 500
NAAC
2025
A
NAAC
2019
B++, CGPA 2.79
AIT Bangalore MCA Course Structure
Semester 1 and semester 2 cover maths, data structures, networks, databases, Java and web technologies. Semester 3 adds Python, IoT, cloud computing and an internship, and semester 4 ends with the main project. VTU sets the syllabus and the exams.
Semester
What you study
Semester 1
Maths for computing, operating systems, data structures with algorithms, computer networks, research methods
Semester 2
Databases, Java, software engineering, web technologies, one elective such as data mining or ERP
Semester 3
Python, IoT, cloud computing, NoSQL, project phase 1 and an internship
Semester 4
Software project management, an elective such as agile technologies, project phase 2
AIT Bangalore MCA Hostel and Campus
The college has its own hostels on campus for over 1,500 students, with single, double and triple rooms. The last quoted hostel fee is INR 1.15 Lakhs a year with food. The campus is at Soladevanahalli, off Hesaraghatta Main Road in north Bengaluru.
Item
Detail
Hostel
On campus, managed by the college
Rooms
Single, double and triple
Residents
Over 1,500 students
Food
Veg and non-veg mess
Fee
INR 1.15 Lakhs a year with food, confirm with the college
Campus
Soladevanahalli, Hesaraghatta Main Road, Bengaluru
Should you pick MCA at Acharya Institute of Technology?
This course suits graduates who want an MCA in Bengaluru at the fee the state fixes and who will check job results on their own.
Pick it if:
You want to study inside Bengaluru: the city has most of the IT companies that hire MCA students, so you reach their tests without moving.
You want a low fee at a private college: a PGCET seat here costs INR 1.27 Lakhs for the full course, the fee the state fixes.
You are SC or ST: the state cuts INR 40,000 or INR 57,750 from the fee if your family income is below INR 10 Lakhs.
You are from Kalyana Karnataka: five seats here are kept for you, and their General close in round 1 was 3,713.
Skip it if:
You want MCA job figures before you join: the college shares only a median of INR 6 LPA for all PG courses together.
You count on last year's rank: the General close got tougher, from 3,245 in round 1 of 2025 to 2,801 in round 1 of 2026.
You want internships near the IT parks: the campus is in north Bengaluru, far from the Whitefield and Outer Ring Road offices.
You want your seat settled soon: KEA has asked the Supreme Court for two more rounds, so the last allotment may come late.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if round 1 gives it to you and you want the state-fixed fee. If you need MCA job proof, ask the department for the last batch's offer list before you pay.
MCA Eligibility▾
Degree: BCA, a computer science degree, or a B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths in Class 12 or in the degree.
Marks: 50% in all years of the degree. 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 of Karnataka.
No rounding off: KEA reads your marks exactly as they are on the marks card.
Exam: A PGCET rank for KEA seats. Management seats take PGCET, KMAT, MAT or CMAT scores.
Mode: Full time only. There is no lateral entry and no part-time MCA.
MCA Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) holds the exam. The 2026 MCA paper was on 14 Jun 2026.
Enter options: List AIT and the other colleges you want on the KEA site, in your order.
Pick a choice: Choice 1 joins now. Choice 2 pays and waits for a better seat. Choice 3 waits for the next round.
Pay and report: Pay the fee at the bank and report with originals by the last date, or you lose the seat.
Management quota: Apply to the college directly with a PGCET, KMAT, MAT or CMAT score.
MCA Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. 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 20 Apr 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026 after one extension. The fee was due by 22 Apr 2026.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET MCA exam
KEA moved the paper from 24 May 2026 so it did not clash with the UPSC prelims.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your MCA rank decides which round can give you a seat.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Round 1 option entry
Options were locked when the window closed on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment result
Students then picked Choice 1, 2, 3 or 4 for their seat.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Round 1 fee payment, last date
You lost the round 1 seat if the fee was not paid at the bank by 12 Oct 2026.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Reporting at the college and document check
Choice 1 students reported with originals by 6 pm on 12 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Extra choice for round 1 seats
Round 1 students can change their choice till 10 am on 13 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Rearrange options for later counselling rounds
Window closes at 10 am on 15 Oct 2026. Put the colleges you want most at the top.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 allotment
Only if the Supreme Court allows the two extra rounds KEA asked for.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Expected a few days after the round 2 result.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
VTU sets the first semester start date for the MCA.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply comes about four weeks later.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET MCA exam
Expected in May or June, as in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected about two months after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected a few days after option entry closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Fee payment, last date
Expected within about two weeks of the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting at the college and document check
Expected by the same last date as the fee.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in the same month as 2026.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Acharya Institute of Technology MCA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost of a PGCET seat, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and food.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs
VTU registration and other fees
One time, in year 1, INR 13,680 if your degree is from outside Karnataka
INR 11,880
Add hostel + food
Hostel with food
Per year × 2, INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, last quoted rate
INR 2.30 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.27 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + VTU fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.57 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + VTU fees + hostel and food
Education loan EMI
INR 2,148
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
471%
median PG pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,026
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
168%
median PG pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: KEA fee order and VTU fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you MCA at Acharya Institute of Technology?
Pick your category. Each card uses two KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats: round 1 of 2026 and round 2 of 2025.
Category
General, Rest of Karnataka
2,801 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
2,802 to 4,117: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 4,117: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
Category-1, Rest of Karnataka
3,781 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
3,782 to 5,583: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 5,583: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
2A, Rest of Karnataka
3,514 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
3,515 to 7,088: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 7,088: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
2B, Rest of Karnataka
3,480 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
3,481 to 4,108: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 4,108: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
3A, Rest of Karnataka
3,096 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
3,097 to 4,571: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 4,571: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
3B, Rest of Karnataka
3,011 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
3,012 to 3,566: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 3,566: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
SC group 1, Rest of Karnataka
11,380 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
11,381 to 15,921: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 15,921: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
SC group 2, Rest of Karnataka
14,181 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
14,182 to 15,921: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 15,921: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
SC group 3, Rest of Karnataka
8,415 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
8,416 to 15,921: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 15,921: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
ST, Rest of Karnataka
5,540 or better: yes, you are in. Keep AIT high in your options.
5,541 to 16,403: almost there. A later round has gone this far before.
Worse than 16,403: not this year. Ask the college about a management seat.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Round 1 is not the last word. In 2025 the General seat closed at 3,245 in round 1 and at 4,117 in round 2, so keep AIT in your options even if round 1 missed you.
Acharya Institute of Technology MCA 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 chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
SC/ST fee exemption
INR 40,000
Social Welfare and Tribal Welfare Departments, Karnataka
The state pays the fee up to the government college fee of INR 20,000 a year.
Who qualifies: SC or ST of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by 20 Apr 2026, in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
SC/ST half fee exemption
INR 57,750
Social Welfare and Tribal Welfare Departments, Karnataka
Half the tuition fee is taken off for both years.
Who qualifies: SC or ST of Karnataka, family income INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs a yearApply by 20 Apr 2026, in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
Category-1 fee exemption
INR 40,000
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Karnataka
The state takes the government college fee of INR 20,000 a year off your fee.
Who qualifies: Category-1 of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by 20 Apr 2026, in the PGCET form
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 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.27 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 87,380
Estimated total waiver
INR 57,750
Your net course fee: INR 69,630
Acharya Institute of Technology MCA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Acharya Institute of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, PGCET seat, no hostel
INR 1.27 Lakhs
tuition + VTU fees
INR 1.27 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.27 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.27 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.27 Lakhs
Same fee
Median payNIRF, all two-year PG courses
INR 6 LPA
2024-25 batch
INR 4.96 LPA
INR 1.04 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 1.2 LPA less
Placement rateNIRF, PG batch placed
90%
2024-25 batch
49%
41 points lower
40%
50 points lower
8%
82 points lower
39%
51 points lower
Closing rankPGCET GM, round 1 2026
2,801
Rest of Karnataka
3,502
701 places easier
3,871
1,070 places easier
4,076
1,275 places easier
2,569
232 places tougher
SeatsKEA seats, 2026
57
PGCET seats
57
Same seats
57
Same seats
57
Same seats
57
Same seats
In short
Cambridge IT charges the same fee and has the same seats, but it placed 49% of its PG batch against 90% at AIT. If your rank clears both, keep AIT above Cambridge IT in your options.
In short
Sir MVIT has the same fee and seats, and its round 1 close was 1,070 places easier. If your rank is worse than 2,801 but better than 3,871, Sir MVIT is the more likely seat.
In short
SJBIT is easier to get, but only 10 of its 118 PG students were placed in 2024-25. If AIT gives you a seat, take it over SJBIT.
In short
DSATM is a little tougher to get and placed 39% of its PG batch at a median of INR 4.8 LPA. If both colleges give you a seat, AIT has the better PG placement record.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Acharya Institute of Technology MCA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the MCA at AIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, on a PGCET seat the fee is low for a private college. The full course costs INR 1.27 Lakhs without hostel, and the college's PG courses placed 90% of the 2024-25 batch at a median of INR 6 LPA. If you take a management seat, ask for its fee in writing first, because the college does not publish it.
What job can I get after this MCA?▾
Most MCA graduates start in software development, programming, web design or system work, which are the roles the college names. The college does not publish MCA-only placement figures, and its INR 6 LPA median covers all two-year PG courses. Ask the department for the last MCA batch's offer list and company names before you pay.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Yes, if round 1 gave you the seat. The General close got tougher, from 3,245 in round 1 of 2025 to 2,801 in round 1 of 2026. If your rank missed round 1, keep AIT in your options, because the 2025 round 2 close went up to 4,117. Use the rank checker above for your own category.
Who should not take the MCA at AIT?▾
Skip it if you need MCA placement proof before you join, or if you want internships near Whitefield or the Outer Ring Road. The college publishes no MCA-only placement figures, and the campus is in north Bengaluru. If either matters most to you, look at the comparison table above first.
Is this MCA good for a Ph.D. or research later?▾
Yes, it can be. The department has a research centre approved by VTU, and semester 1 includes research methods. If you plan a Ph.D., pick a project guide in semester 3 who works in the area you like, and keep your marks high.
Should I wait a year to get a better PGCET rank?▾
Only if you can improve a lot. The General close got tougher in 2026, so a small gain may not help next year. If you already have a seat here, take it, because a year of waiting also costs you a year of pay.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top half of my class?▾
Most PG students here were placed: 227 of 251 in 2024-25, which is 90%. That figure covers all two-year PG courses, not MCA alone. Keep your marks steady, do the internship in semester 3 well, and join the college's training and mock interviews.
Is a PGCET seat better than a management seat here?▾
Yes, for the fee. A PGCET seat costs INR 1.27 Lakhs for the full course, and the state fixes that fee. The college does not publish the management seat fee, so ask for it in writing and compare the two before you decide.
How do I get admission to the MCA at AIT?▾
Write PGCET, then enter AIT in your options on the KEA site. KEA gives the seat in the round your rank clears. You pick a choice, pay the fee at the bank and report at the college with your originals by the last date, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full two-year fee is INR 1.27 Lakhs without hostel. With the last quoted hostel fee of INR 1.15 Lakhs a year with food, it comes to INR 3.57 Lakhs. Confirm the hostel fee with the college before you pay, because it is not on the official site.
Can I get a fee waiver as an SC, ST or Category-1 student?▾
Yes, if your family income is below INR 10 Lakhs for SC and ST, or below INR 2.5 Lakhs for Category-1. The cut is INR 40,000 or INR 57,750 over the course. You must enter your income certificate RD number in the PGCET form to claim it.
Is the hostel on campus?▾
Yes. The college has its own hostels on campus for over 1,500 students, with single, double and triple rooms and a veg and non-veg mess. Ask the hostel office about the room type and the fee before you report.
The admission process at AIT starts with an entrance exam for state students, followed by counseling for college selection. The MCA program now lasts 2 years instead of 3, with an initial admission fee of Rs. 90,000 and subsequent fees of Rs. 78,000. Hostel facilities are praised for their supportive environment. The faculty, highly educated with many holding master's or Ph.D. degrees, are supportive and help students academically and personally. The favorable faculty-to-student ratio allows for personalized attention, and teaching methods are geared towards exam and interview preparation.
Different fee structures apply based on entrance exams like CET and KCET, with management students facing higher fees. Occasionally, unnecessary fees are imposed, and overall, the fee structure is somewhat high. Placement records are decent, with companies like Siemens, Wipro, and Infosys visiting. However, MCA placements are lower, with 4-10 students placed, and fewer companies visiting. Average salaries range from Rs. 2.4 to Rs. 3 lakhs per annum, with a maximum of Rs. 6 lakhs.
Students can participate in placements from the first semester if they maintain a 70% academic record. Limited internships are available, with an average stipend of Rs. 5,000. The college offers scholarships up to Rs. 60,000 annually for SC/ST students, while general merit students do not benefit from this scholarship. PGCET students pay Rs. 1,50,000 annually, and management students face fees from Rs. 5.5 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh per year, covering amenities. An additional Rs. 10,000 admission fee is charged.
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