MSIT Kolkata MBA: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Q: What is the total fee for MBA at MSIT Kolkata?

The total fee for both MBA programmes at MSIT is INR 5,17,000, payable as INR 2,58,500 per year over two years. Hostel and transport charges are billed separately. Confirm the current fee structure with MSIT admissions before enrolling.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Jun 22, 2026

Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology (MSIT), Kolkata, offers two full-time MBA programmes under MAKAUT affiliation and AICTE approval. The programmes are MBA and MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development, each two-year in duration with a total fee of INR 5,17,000. Admission is through CAT, MAT, CMAT, or JEMAT for graduates with at least 50% aggregate marks.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is June 2026.

Key Points

Two distinct MBA tracks: general management and Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development, focused on startup ecosystems and venture creation
Curriculum integrates live projects, mandatory internships, and industry case studies across both programmes
Highest package of INR 32 LPA and median of INR 4.5 LPA recorded in the 2023-24 placement season
Shortlisted applicants are evaluated through group discussion and personal interview after entrance exam screening

MSIT Kolkata MBA Fees 2026

Both MBA programmes at MSIT Kolkata carry a uniform fee of INR 5,17,000 over two years, payable as INR 2,58,500 per year. Hostel and transport charges are billed separately.

Programme	Total Fees
MBA	INR 5,17,000
MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development	INR 5,17,000

Fee payable as INR 2,58,500 per year across four semesters.
Hostel and transport charges payable separately.
Confirm current fees with MSIT admissions before joining.

MSIT Kolkata MBA Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
CAT 2025 Exam	November 2025
MAT 2026 Paper-Based Test	May 2026
JEMAT 2026 Application Window	April to May 2026
MSIT MBA Application Deadline	June 2026
MSIT MBA Classes Begin	November 2026

CAT 2025 and MAT May 2026 exams have concluded.
Apply with a valid CAT, MAT, CMAT, or JEMAT score before the deadline.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST and PwD candidates)
Valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, or JEMAT is required for admission to either programme
Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the percentage criterion at result declaration

Admission Process

Appear for CAT, MAT, CMAT, or JEMAT and obtain a valid score
Submit the MSIT MBA application form along with entrance score details before the June 2026 deadline
Shortlisted candidates are invited for group discussion and personal interview at MSIT Kolkata
Final merit list is prepared combining entrance score and GD or PI performance
Submit graduation marksheets, entrance scorecard, and identity documents at the time of admission

✓ Opt for this if

Planning an MBA in Kolkata with a total budget under INR 6 Lakhs
Interested in entrepreneurship, venture creation, or startup management
West Bengal residents targeting JEMAT-based MBA admission
Aiming for management roles in eastern India’s manufacturing or services sector
Want structured internship exposure through a MAKAUT-affiliated programme

✗ Skip if

Seeking a nationally ranked MBA or IIM-equivalent brand recognition
Needing campus placements with a median salary above INR 7 LPA
Targeting placements outside West Bengal or eastern India
Requiring a larger MBA cohort or diverse specialisation options
Wanting a strong alumni network across pan-India corporate centres

MSIT Kolkata MBA Placement 2025

In the 2023-24 placement season, MSIT MBA recorded a highest package of INR 32 LPA and a median package of INR 4.5 LPA, with a placement rate of 70%. Top recruiters included Amazon, TCS, Microsoft, Infosys, Cognizant, Capgemini, and IBM.

Metric	Value
Highest Package (2023-24)	INR 32 LPA
Median Package (2023-24)	INR 4.5 LPA
Placement Rate	70%
Top Recruiters	Amazon, TCS, Microsoft, Infosys, Cognizant, Capgemini, IBM

MSIT Kolkata MBA Scholarships 2026

MBA students at MSIT Kolkata can apply for state and central government scholarships through the West Bengal OASIS portal and the National Scholarship Portal.

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship	As per WB government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in West Bengal
WB OBC-A/OBC-B Scholarship	As per WB government norms	OBC-A/OBC-B students in West Bengal with prescribed income limit
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Women in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8 LPA
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Differently-abled students in AICTE-approved programmes with family income below INR 8 LPA
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	INR 12,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board, family income below INR 8 LPA

Apply via NSP or WB OASIS portal before advertised deadlines.
Scholarship amounts are subject to government revision.

MSIT Kolkata MBA FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between the two MBA programmes at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. MSIT Kolkata offers a general MBA covering management, marketing, finance, and HR, and an MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development that adds a focused layer on startup ecosystems and venture creation. Both carry identical fees of INR 5,17,000 and are MAKAUT-affiliated with AICTE approval.

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. The total fee for both MBA programmes at MSIT is INR 5,17,000, payable as INR 2,58,500 per year over two years. Hostel and transport charges are billed separately. Confirm the current fee structure with MSIT admissions before enrolling.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MBA admission at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. MSIT Kolkata accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, and JEMAT scores. JEMAT is the West Bengal state-level MBA entrance exam and is widely used by local candidates. A valid score in any one exam, combined with a graduation degree with at least 50% marks, is required for applying.

Ques. Is there a GD and PI round for MBA admission at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. Yes. After shortlisting based on entrance exam scores, MSIT conducts a group discussion and personal interview. GD and PI performance is factored into the final merit list alongside the entrance score. Check the MSIT admissions portal for the latest GD and PI schedule.

Ques. What were the MBA placement statistics at MSIT Kolkata in 2023-24?

Ans. The 2023-24 MSIT MBA placement season recorded a highest package of INR 32 LPA and a median of INR 4.5 LPA with a 70% placement rate. Top recruiters included Amazon, TCS, Microsoft, and Infosys. Most placements are concentrated in West Bengal and eastern India.

Ques. What scholarships are available for MBA students at MSIT Kolkata?

Ans. MBA students at MSIT can access WB SC/ST and WB OBC scholarships via the OASIS portal. Women students may apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship worth INR 50,000 per year. Differently-abled students can apply for the AICTE Saksham Scholarship of an equal amount. Central Sector Scholarships of INR 12,000 per year are also available through the NSP portal.