HKBK MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Master of Business Administration at HKBK Group of Institutions is a 2-year postgraduate programme under Bangalore University. Established in 1997 and NAAC accredited, the programme covers strategic management, marketing, finance, operations, human resources, and business analytics. Specialisations offered include Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations Management. Admission is through management entrance exams followed by GD and PI.

Ans. The total fee for MBA at HKBK is INR 3,95,000 for the 2-year programme (INR 1,97,500 per year). Hostel charges of INR 80,000 per year are payable separately. Scholarship options are available for eligible students.

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% marks (45% for Karnataka SC/ST). A valid score in KMAT Karnataka, CAT, CMAT, MAT, or XAT is required. Final-year undergraduate students may also apply provisionally.

Ans. Admission requires a valid management entrance exam score (KMAT Karnataka, CAT, CMAT, MAT, or XAT with at least 60 percentile). Shortlisted candidates appear for group discussion and personal interview at HKBK. CMAT 2026 was held January 25 with results on February 13. KMAT Karnataka 2026 registration opened April 2.

Ans. MBA graduates from HKBK can pursue roles as management trainee, business analyst, marketing manager, HR executive, and operations manager across sectors such as BFSI, IT services, retail, and manufacturing. The highest placement package at HKBK was INR 31.4 LPA in 2025. Bangalore’s corporate ecosystem offers strong placement opportunities for Bangalore University MBA graduates.

Ans. Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students may receive full state fee reimbursement. Merit scholarships are awarded to students with strong management entrance exam scores. Post-matric scholarships are available for eligible students, and education loans are provided by leading nationalised banks.