BN College of Engineering and Technology (BNCET), Lucknow, offers a two-year full-time MBA affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) and approved by AICTE, across six specialisations: Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business, Marketing, and Operations Management. Total fees are INR 1,53,584 for two years. Admission is through UPTAC MBA counselling based on CAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG scores.
Admission Status: CMAT 2026 result was declared on February 13, 2026 and CUET-PG 2026 result was declared on April 24, 2026. UPTAC MBA 2026 counselling is expected to begin this month (June 2026). Candidates with valid CAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG scores may register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) when counselling opens.
Key Points
- BNCET being an engineering college, MBA specialisations in IT and Operations are particularly suited for engineers transitioning to management
- AKTU MBA degree is recognised for management roles in North India’s government, public sector, and MSME ecosystem
- Work experience is not mandatory. The programme is open to fresh graduates and working professionals alike
- Management-quota seats are available directly through BNCET’s admissions office, independent of UPTAC counselling
BNCET MBA Fees 2026
All six MBA specialisations carry a uniform total fee of INR 1,53,584, payable at INR 76,792 per year for two years. AKTU university examination fees are payable separately.
| Specialisation | Total Fees |
|---|
| All Specialisations (Finance, HRM, IT, International Business, Marketing, Operations) | INR 1,53,584 |
- AKTU examination fees are payable separately and not included above.
- Confirm the current fee with BNCET’s admissions office before enrolment.
- Fees are subject to change.
- Verify with official sources before taking admission.
BNCET MBA Admission 2026
Admission to all MBA specialisations at BNCET follows UPTAC MBA counselling conducted by AKTU. Seats are allotted based on national management entrance scores. Management-quota seats are available directly through the college.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CMAT 2026 Result | February 13, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Examination | March 6 to 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| UPTAC MBA 2026 Counselling | June to July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission | July to August 2026 |
- Accepted entrance scores: CAT, CMAT, CUET-PG, and MAT.
- Register on the UPTAC portal at uptac.admissions.nic.in when counselling opens.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years from a recognised university with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks (45 per cent for SC/ST candidates)
- A valid score in CAT, CMAT, CUET-PG, or MAT is required for UPTAC counselling
- Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting eligibility in the final result
Admission Process
- 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 preferred MBA specialisation
- Accept the UPTAC seat allotment and pay the acceptance fee within the stipulated window
- Report to BNCET, Lucknow, with original documents for verification: degree certificate, entrance score card, and category certificate if applicable
- Pay first-year MBA fee at the BNCET accounts office to complete enrolment formalities
✓ Opt for this if
- UP-domiciled graduates seeking low-fee AKTU MBA in Lucknow
- Engineers wanting management credential in IT, Operations, or Finance
- Students targeting government, MSME, or BFSI roles in North India
- Fresh graduates eligible without prior work experience
✗ Skip if
- Candidates needing IIM or top B-school brand for corporate roles
- Students targeting MNC placements in metro cities beyond Lucknow
- Candidates seeking MBA with strong international exposure
BNCET MBA Scholarships 2026
MBA students at BNCET are eligible for UP government, institutional, and central government scholarship schemes based on category, merit, and income criteria.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship | Full tuition reimbursement | SC/ST/OBC students domiciled in UP within state income norms |
| Merit-Based Institutional Scholarship | Up to full tuition fee waiver | University rank-holders receive full waiver. Students with 80 per cent marks receive 60 per cent fee reduction |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Students with 40 per cent or above disability in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8 lakh |
- SC, ST, and OBC students from UP may apply via the state scholarship portal.
- BNCET awards full tuition waiver to university rank-holders each year.
- Students with disabilities may apply via the National Scholarship Portal.
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