The MBA (Operations Management) programme at BN College of Engineering and Technology (BNCET), Lucknow, is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) and approved by AICTE. The specialisation covers supply chain management, logistics, lean manufacturing, quality management, project management, inventory control, production planning, and operations research, building domain expertise alongside the core MBA curriculum in strategy, operations, and leadership. Admission is through UPTAC MBA counselling based on CAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG scores. Total fees for the two-year programme are INR 1,53,584.
📋 Admission Status: MBA 2026-27 admissions at BN College of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, are conducted through UPTAC MBA counselling. CMAT 2026 result was declared on February 13, 2026. CUET-PG 2026 result is expected on April 24, 2026. UPTAC MBA 2026 counselling is expected to begin in June 2026. Candidates with valid scores in CAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG may register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) when counselling opens.
BN College of Engineering and Technology MBA (Operations Management) Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | INR 76,792 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | INR 76,792 |
| Total Fees (2 years) | INR 1,53,584 |
- Total fees for the two-year MBA programme at BNCET are INR 1,53,584 (INR 76,792 per year). AKTU university examination fees are payable separately.
- Fee figures are sourced from the official BNCET fee schedule. Fees are subject to revision by AKTU and the college management for the 2026-27 session. Confirm the latest fee with the BNCET admissions office before enrolment.
BN College of Engineering and Technology MBA (Operations Management) Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CMAT 2026 Result | February 13, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam | March 6 to March 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| UPTAC MBA 2026 Counselling (Expected) | June to July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission (Expected) | July to August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| CMAT 2026 | November 24, 2025 | January 25, 2026 | February 13, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 | January 25, 2026 | March 6 to 27, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
| CAT 2025 | September 2025 | November 2025 | January 2026 |
- Admission to MBA at BNCET is through UPTAC MBA counselling conducted by AKTU. Seats are allotted based on scores from CAT, CMAT, CUET-PG, MAT, or equivalent accepted national management entrance tests.
- Candidates must register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) when MBA counselling opens in June 2026, fill in college and specialisation preferences, and participate in seat allotment rounds.
- On receiving a seat allotment letter, report to BNCET, Lucknow, with original documents (entrance score card, Bachelor’s degree certificate and marksheet, category certificate if applicable) for document verification.
- Management quota seats may be available directly through the college admissions office for candidates not covered under UPTAC counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks (45 per cent for SC/ST candidates).
- A valid score in an accepted national or state management entrance test (CAT, CMAT, CUET-PG, or MAT) is required for admission through UPTAC counselling.
- Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the minimum eligibility in the final result.
- Work experience is an advantage but is not mandatory for admission.
Admission Process
- Appear for at least one accepted entrance exam: CMAT 2026 (result February 13, 2026), CUET-PG 2026 (exam March 6-27, 2026; result April 24, 2026), or CAT 2025.
- Register on the UPTAC MBA portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) when counselling opens in June 2026; fill in college and specialisation preferences selecting BNCET and the chosen MBA specialisation.
- Check the UPTAC seat allotment results; accept the allotted seat and pay the acceptance fee within the stipulated window.
- Report to BNCET, Lucknow, for document verification with original degree certificates, entrance score card, category certificate (if applicable), and identity proof.
- Pay first-year MBA fee (INR 76,792) at the BNCET accounts office to confirm enrolment and complete admission formalities.
✓ Opt for this if
- Engineering graduates wanting operations management credential
- UP candidates preferring low-fee AKTU-MBA in Lucknow
- Students planning supply chain or manufacturing roles in North India
- Candidates with CMAT or CUET-PG scores for UPTAC
✗ Skip if
- Candidates needing IIM brand for Tier 1 operations roles
- Students targeting global supply chain at MNCs
- Candidates seeking operations MBA with international exposure
BN College of Engineering and Technology MBA (Operations Management) Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship | Full tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in UP; income within state norms; apply via pfms.nic.in |
| Merit-based Institutional Scholarship | Up to 100 per cent tuition fee waiver | University rank-holders receive full tuition waiver; students with 80 per cent+ marks receive 60 per cent fee reduction; awarded annually |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Students with 40 per cent or above disability; enrolled in AICTE-approved programmes; family income below INR 8 lakh per year |
- SC, ST, and OBC students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh may apply for the UP government post-matric scholarship through the state scholarship portal (scholarships.up.gov.in); income limits and annual quotas apply.
- BNCET awards merit-based fee waivers: full tuition for university rank-holders and 60 per cent fee reduction for students scoring 80 per cent or above in semester examinations.
- Students with disabilities may apply for the AICTE Saksham Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
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