Global Academy of Technology in Bengaluru offers a two-year, full-time MBA with Finance as one of five specialisations. The college is an autonomous college under VTU and holds NAAC grade A. The MBA has 240 seats a year, and half of the seats in private colleges are filled through Karnataka PGCET. On a PGCET seat the full tuition fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs, and INR 2.76 Lakhs with hostel and mess. The General seat closed at PGCET rank 26,028 in round 2 of 2025. The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 5.5 LPA, and 57% of the batch was placed. You pick Finance as your specialisation inside the MBA.
The total fees with hostel is INR 2.76 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 1.16 Lakhs for a PGCET seat. You pay the tuition fee of INR 57,750 once a year, two times in all. KEA fixes this fee for PGCET seats. Hostel and mess are extra. KMAT seats have a different fee, so ask for it in writing.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee, PGCET seat | INR 1.16 Lakhs | INR 57,750 a year, 2 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.16 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.76 Lakhs | Full course |
The PGCET 2026 result came out on 19 Aug 2026 and the seat matrix on 8 Sep 2026. The last date to download the claim slip is 15 Sep 2026. KEA has not announced the option entry dates yet. Round 1 allotment is expected in Oct 2026 and classes in Nov 2026.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET MBA exam | 14 Jun 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Seat matrix released | 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Claim slip download, last date | 15 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Option entry and mock allotment | Sep 2026 | Tentative |
| Round 1 seat allotment | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Seat fee payment | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Round 2 and extended round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or Category 1. You also need a PGCET rank for a KEA seat, or a KMAT score for the other half. KEA checks your marks at the document check.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Any bachelor's degree |
| Degree marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank, or KMAT for the other half of the seats |
| Category claim | A valid caste and income certificate |
PGCET, option entry, seat allotment, the fee and reporting are the five steps. KEA allots the seat on your PGCET rank and your options. You then pick a choice, pay the fee and report at GAT. If you do not report by the last date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET | Sit the MBA paper that KEA holds once a year |
| 2. Option entry | List GAT MBA on the KEA portal in your order of liking |
| 3. Seat allotment | Pick choice 1 to take the seat, or choice 2 to wait for a better one |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay online and download the confirmation slip |
| 5. Report at GAT | Bring the slip and your original marks cards |
The GM seat closed at PGCET rank 26,028 and the 2AG seat at 14,731 in 2025. These are the round 2 closing ranks for the MBA at GAT. Each category closes at its own rank, so check your own category in the checker.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 26,028 | Round 2, 2025 |
| 1G | 11,372 | Round 2, 2025 |
| 2AG | 14,731 | Round 2, 2025 |
| 2BG | 28,910 | Round 2, 2025 |
| 3AG | 8,409 | Round 2, 2025 |
| 3BG | 12,084 | Round 2, 2025 |
| SCG | 28,590 | Round 2, 2025 |
The Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 5.5 LPA, and 51 of its 90 students were placed. That is 57% of the batch. The median was INR 4.75 LPA for the Class of 2024 and INR 4.25 LPA for the Class of 2023. The college does not publish an MBA recruiter list.
| Batch | Graduated | Placed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2025 | 90 | 51 | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Class of 2024 | 100 | 67 | INR 4.75 LPA |
| Class of 2023 | 112 | 64 | INR 4.25 LPA |
Two state schemes can pay back the full tuition fee of INR 1.16 Lakhs. The SC and ST scheme covers family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs. The backward classes scheme covers Category 1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs and 2A, 3A and 3B up to INR 1 Lakh. You apply on the SSP portal after you join.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SC and ST post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course |
| Backward classes post-matric scholarship | Category 1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs; 2A, 3A or 3B up to INR 1 Lakh a year | INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course |
The college stands #225 in Collegedunia's India ranking and #28 in Bengaluru, with NAAC grade A. NAAC gave the A grade in 2023 with a score of 3.15. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia India ranking | 2026 | #225 |
| Collegedunia Bengaluru ranking | 2026 | #28 |
| NAAC | 2023 | A, score 3.15 |
The MBA has 240 seats a year, up from 120 in 2023-24. Half of the seats go through PGCET and half through KMAT. Finance is one of five specialisations inside this intake.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Seats in 2024-25 | 240 |
| Seats in 2023-24 | 120 |
| Seat split | Half PGCET, half KMAT |
| Specialisations | Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Analytics, Operations |
Hostel and mess cost INR 80,000 a year for boys and girls. The campus is in Rajarajeshwari Nagar in west Bengaluru. You ask the college for a room when you report.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 80,000 a year |
| Hostel for | Boys and girls |
| Campus | Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru |
| Course length | Two years, four semesters |
This course suits students who want a low-fee MBA in Bengaluru and will search for a finance job on their own too.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost of a PGCET seat, not one year. The rows carry the 2025-26 KEA fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: KEA PGCET fee notice for private colleges. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use this MBA's PGCET round 2 closing ranks from 2025.
These are round 2 closing ranks. The extended round can go a little further, but only for seats left over, so do not count on it.
Answer two questions to see what the state pays back on a PGCET seat. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each scheme below is for one category group and one income limit.
Tap a college to see it next to GAT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
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