RNS Institute of Technology in Bengaluru offers a two-year, full-time MBA with 240 seats a year. The department started in 2004, and the MBA is NBA accredited while the institute holds NAAC A+. A PGCET seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs in tuition for the full course, and a management quota seat costs INR 6 Lakhs. KEA fills 113 seats through PGCET counselling, and the rest are management seats. The General seat closed at PGCET rank 2,739 in round 1 of 2026. The 2025 batch averaged INR 5.5 LPA, and 72% of the Class of 2025 was placed.
RNSIT MBA Fees
A PGCET seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs for the full course, which is the KEA tuition fee of INR 57,750 a year. A management quota seat costs INR 6 Lakhs, or INR 3 Lakhs a year. You pay the management fee in two parts each year. KEA fixes the PGCET fee, and the college fixes the management fee. Hostel fees are extra, and the college does not publish them.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
KEA tuition fee, PGCET seat
INR 1.16 Lakhs
INR 57,750 a year, 2 years
Management quota fee
INR 6 Lakhs
INR 3 Lakhs a year, 2 years, VTU and other fees included
Management fee instalments
INR 1.50 Lakhs each
Two parts a year, the first at admission
Total, PGCET seat
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Full course
Total, management seat
INR 6 Lakhs
Full course
RNSIT MBA Admission Dates 2026
Round 1 fee payment closed on 12 Oct 2026, and round 2 choices are open till 15 Oct 2026. Round 2 allotment, reporting and classes start are expected in Oct and Nov 2026. KEA handles every step on its portal. You must pay the fee and download the seat slip by the KEA date, or you lose the seat.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET MBA exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Option entry for round 1
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 seat allotment
25 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 fee payment and seat slip, last date
12 Oct 2026
Over
Round 2 choices: add and reorder
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Round 2 seat allotment
Oct 2026
Tentative
Round 2 fee payment, last date
Nov 2026
Tentative
Reporting and document check at RNSIT
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Nov 2026
Tentative
RNSIT MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or Category 1. You also need a PGCET rank for a KEA seat. Management seats take a KMAT, MAT or CMAT score instead. If your marks fall short, you cannot apply this year.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Degree marks
50% aggregate, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1
Exam for a KEA seat
Karnataka PGCET rank
Exam for a management seat
KMAT, MAT or CMAT score
RNSIT MBA Admission Process
The route has four steps: the PGCET exam, KEA option entry, the seat fee and reporting at the college. KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the fee and download the seat slip. If you miss that date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write PGCET
Sit the MBA paper that KEA holds in June
2. Enter options
List RNSIT, college code B263, in your KEA option entry
3. Pay and download
Pay the KEA fee and download the seat confirmation slip by the last date
4. Report
Bring originals, the PGCET rank card and the allotment order to the college
RNSIT MBA Cutoff
The General seat closed at PGCET rank 2,739 and the Category 3A seat at 2,972 in round 1 of 2026. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. In 2025, round 2 took General ranks up to 3,866, so later rounds go further.
Category
Round 1, 2026
Round 2, 2025
General
2,739
3,866
Category 1
3,686
8,181
2A
3,956
6,492
2B
5,962
12,943
3A
2,972
4,424
3B
3,128
5,063
ST
3,346
19,777
RNSIT MBA Placements
The 2025 batch averaged INR 5.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. In the Class of 2025, 164 of 229 students were placed, which is 72%, at a median of INR 4.5 LPA. Finance and analytics firms hire the most students here.
Metric
Value
Average package
INR 5.5 LPA in 2025 and 2024, INR 5.3 LPA in 2023
Median pay
INR 4.5 LPA, Class of 2025
Highest offer
INR 12 LPA in 2023, 2024 and 2025
Students placed
164 of 229, Class of 2025
Offers
192 offers for 234 students, 2025 batch
Recruiters
KPMG, EY, Morgan Stanley, State Street, FactSet, HDFC Bank
RNSIT MBA Scholarships
SC and ST students with family income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs get back the full KEA tuition fee of INR 1.16 Lakhs. Management seat students with 90% or more in their degree get INR 60,000 off over two years. RNSIT also gives INR 60,000 off to its own graduates. You can take only one college scholarship.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Post-matric scholarship, SC
SC, PGCET seat, family income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs
Full KEA tuition, INR 1.16 Lakhs
Post-matric scholarship, ST
ST, PGCET seat, family income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs
Full KEA tuition, INR 1.16 Lakhs
RN Shetty merit, 90% and above
Management seat, 90% or more in the degree
10% of the yearly fee, INR 60,000 over two years
RN Shetty merit, 85% to 90%
Management seat, 85% to 90% in the degree
7.5% of the yearly fee, INR 45,000 over two years
RNS graduate discount
Management seat, degree from an RNS college
INR 30,000 a year, INR 60,000 over two years
RNSIT MBA Ranking
RNSIT holds NAAC A+ with a CGPA of 3.31 from 2023, and its MBA is NBA accredited up to 30 Jun 2028. Collegedunia placed the MBA at #223 in its 2024 ranking. NAAC grades the whole institute, and NBA checks the MBA course itself.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2023
A+, CGPA 3.31
NBA, MBA course
Up to 30 Jun 2028
Accredited
Collegedunia MBA ranking
2024
#223
RNSIT MBA Course Structure
Year 1 covers the core subjects of management, and year 2 adds two specialisation areas. You pick from Finance, Marketing, Human Resources and Business Analytics. A four-week internship follows the second semester exams.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Core subjects: accounts, economics, marketing, people and statistics
After semester 2
Four-week internship with a company
Year 2
Two areas, such as Finance and Analytics or Marketing and HR
RNSIT MBA Seats and Intake
RNSIT admits 240 MBA students a year, and KEA fills 113 of those seats. Rest of Karnataka students get 104 KEA seats and Kalyana Karnataka students get 9. The other 127 seats are management seats.
Quota
Seats
KEA, Rest of Karnataka
104
KEA, Kalyana Karnataka
9
Management seats
127
Total intake
240
RNSIT MBA Hostel and Campus
The boys' hostel has 107 rooms for 321 students and the girls' hostel has 64 rooms for 192. Both are inside the campus, with three students to a room. The college does not publish the hostel fee, so ask the office before you pay.
Item
Detail
Boys' hostel
107 rooms, 3 to a room, 321 places
Girls' hostel
64 rooms, 3 to a room, 192 places
Mess
Separate mess for boys and girls
Campus
Channasandra, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru
Should you pick MBA at RNSIT?
This course suits students who want a finance, analytics or marketing job in Bengaluru and are ready for a large batch.
Pick it if:
You want a finance job: finance and analytics is the biggest group here, and KPMG, EY, State Street and FactSet hire from this campus.
You have a General PGCET rank up to 3,866: round 2 went that far in 2025, so do not give up after round 1.
You want to work with real data: the MBA block has a finance lab and a centre that offers IBM and Google courses.
You want a steady placement record: the average package stayed at INR 5.5 LPA in 2024 and 2025, up from INR 5.3 LPA in 2023.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a big package: the median pay was INR 4.5 LPA, and the highest offer stayed at INR 12 LPA for three batches.
You want a small batch: about 240 students join each year, and 72% of the last batch was placed, so not everyone gets an offer.
You can pay only the PGCET fee: a management seat costs INR 6 Lakhs, so wait for your KEA allotment before you pay for one.
You need a single room: both campus hostels, for boys and for girls, put three students in each room.
Counsellor's advice
If round 1 gives you this seat, take it and pay the fee by the KEA date. If your rank is below the close, wait for round 2 and pay nothing for a management seat yet.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree: Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
Degree marks: 50% aggregate. 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 students.
Exam for a KEA seat: A Karnataka PGCET rank. KEA fills these seats on your rank.
Exam for a management seat: A KMAT, MAT or CMAT score, with an application to the college.
Karnataka quota: KEA seats are split into Rest of Karnataka and Kalyana Karnataka lists.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) holds the MBA paper in June.
Enter options: List RNSIT, college code B263, high in your KEA option entry.
Pay and download: Pay the KEA fee and download the seat slip by the last date, or you lose the seat.
Report at the college: Bring originals, the PGCET rank card and the allotment order.
Management seat: Apply to the college. You pay the first part of the fee at admission.
MBA Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
The last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026, after KEA moved it once.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET MBA exam
KEA held the MBA paper on this date.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your PGCET rank decides which seat you can get.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Option entry for round 1
You listed colleges and courses in the order you want them.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 seat allotment
The General seat at RNSIT closed at PGCET rank 2,739.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Round 1 fee payment and seat slip, last date
You lost the round 1 seat if the fee was not paid by 12 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Round 2 choices: add and reorder
Add choices till 13 Oct and reorder them till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 2 seat allotment
KEA gives the exact date after the choice window shuts.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 fee payment, last date
Pay by the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Reporting and document check at RNSIT
Bring your originals, the PGCET rank card and the allotment order.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The college confirms the first day after the last round.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in March; the last date to apply is usually in April.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET MBA exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected about two months after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry for round 1
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
Expected soon after option entry closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 fee payment and seat slip, last date
Expected a few days after the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 2 seat allotment
A second round is expected again.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Reporting and document check at RNSIT
Expected after the last round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected soon after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and the RNSIT MBA admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
RNSIT MBA Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to see a management quota seat. The college does not publish other charges for a PGCET seat.
KEA tuition fee, PGCET seat
Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Add the management quota extra
Management quota extra
Per year × 2, INR 2.42 Lakhs a year, so the seat costs INR 3 Lakhs a year
INR 4.84 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
2 years · PGCET seat, KEA tuition fee
Total course fee
INR 6 Lakhs
2 years · management quota seat, VTU and other fees included
Education loan EMI
INR 1,947
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
476%
average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,116
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
92%
average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: KEA PGCET fee order and the RNSIT MBA fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you a seat at RNSIT?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats.
Category
General merit · Rest of Karnataka
2,739 or better: yes, round 1 of 2026 took ranks up to here.
2,740 to 3,866: almost there. In 2025, round 2 went up to 3,866, so wait for it.
Worse than 3,866: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice above it.
Category 1 · Rest of Karnataka
3,686 or better: yes, round 1 of 2026 took ranks up to here.
3,687 to 8,181: almost there. In 2025, round 2 went up to 8,181, so wait for it.
Worse than 8,181: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice above it.
Category 2A · Rest of Karnataka
3,956 or better: yes, round 1 of 2026 took ranks up to here.
3,957 to 6,492: almost there. In 2025, round 2 went up to 6,492, so wait for it.
Worse than 6,492: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice above it.
Category 2B · Rest of Karnataka
5,962 or better: yes, round 1 of 2026 took ranks up to here.
5,963 to 12,943: almost there. In 2025, round 2 went up to 12,943, so wait for it.
Worse than 12,943: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice above it.
Category 3A · Rest of Karnataka
2,972 or better: yes, round 1 of 2026 took ranks up to here.
2,973 to 4,424: almost there. In 2025, round 2 went up to 4,424, so wait for it.
Worse than 4,424: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice above it.
Category 3B · Rest of Karnataka
3,128 or better: yes, round 1 of 2026 took ranks up to here.
3,129 to 5,063: almost there. In 2025, round 2 went up to 5,063, so wait for it.
Worse than 5,063: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice above it.
Scheduled Tribe · Rest of Karnataka
3,346 or better: yes, round 1 of 2026 took ranks up to here.
3,347 to 19,777: almost there. In 2025, round 2 went up to 19,777, so wait for it.
Worse than 19,777: not likely this year. Keep a safer choice above it.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Round 1 of 2026 closed at a higher rank than round 1 of 2025 for General seats, so it was easier. Treat the 2025 round 2 number as a hope, not a plan.
RNSIT MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what a PGCET seat student can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies. Management seat scholarships are listed in the About section.
Post-matric scholarship for SC students
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Social Welfare Department, Karnataka, through SSP
Pays back the full KEA tuition fee for both years if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on SSP after you join
Not eligible on your answers
Post-matric scholarship for ST students
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Karnataka, through SSP
Pays back the full KEA tuition fee for both years if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on SSP after you join
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
RNSIT MBA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to RNSIT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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RNS Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
CMR Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
BMS Institute of Technology and Management
Bengaluru
Compared with
New Horizon College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Management fee2 years, management quota
INR 6 Lakhs
2026-27 fee
Not published
INR 5.50 Lakhs
INR 50,000 less, 2025-26 fee
Not published
Not published
Median payClass of 2025, NIRF
INR 4.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 6 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA more
Not published
Not published
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 1.3 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
72%
Class of 2025
84%
12 points higher
75%
3 points higher
Not published
23%
49 points lower
Closing rankPGCET 2026 round 1, General
2,739
Rest of Karnataka
2,853
114 places easier
1,364
1,375 places tougher
3,143
404 places easier
5,022
2,283 places easier
KEA seatsPGCET seats, 2026
113
of 240 seats
57
56 fewer
57
56 fewer
85
28 fewer
29
84 fewer
In short
CMRIT places a bigger share of its batch at a higher median, and its closing rank is close to this one. If your rank clears both, take CMRIT; if it clears only RNSIT, take this seat.
In short
BMSIT&M is much tougher to get on PGCET and has fewer KEA seats. If your rank is near 1,364, list BMSIT&M first; if not, RNSIT is the more likely seat.
In short
NHCE closed at an easier rank but does not publish its MBA placement figures. If RNSIT gives you a seat, take it; keep NHCE below it as the backup.
In short
It is easier to get, but it placed far fewer of its batch at a lower median. If RNSIT allots you a seat in any round, take it over this college.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on RNSIT MBA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the MBA at RNSIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, on a PGCET seat it is. The tuition for both years is INR 1.16 Lakhs and the 2025 batch averaged INR 5.5 LPA, so one working year pays the fee back many times. A management seat costs INR 6 Lakhs, so check the EMI line in the fee block before you take a loan for it.
Should I take a management quota seat here?▾
Only after your PGCET rounds are over. A management seat costs INR 6 Lakhs for two years, while a PGCET seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs. Wait for round 2 if your rank is near 3,866, and pay nothing for a management seat until KEA has given you its answer.
What job will I get after this MBA?▾
Most students get finance, analytics and marketing jobs in Bengaluru. KPMG, EY, Morgan Stanley, State Street and FactSet are among the companies that hire here. The median pay for the Class of 2025 was INR 4.5 LPA, so plan for a first job near that figure, not the highest offer.
Which specialisation should I pick at RNSIT?▾
Pick finance and analytics if you want the most offers. It is the biggest group in the batch, and finance firms hire the most students from this campus. Choose marketing or HR only if you are sure you want that work, and ask seniors which companies came for that area.
Should I wait for round 2 if round 1 does not give me RNSIT?▾
Yes, if your rank is near the 2025 round 2 number. The General seat closed at 2,739 in round 1 of 2026, and round 2 of 2025 went up to 3,866. Add RNSIT to your choices before the window shuts, and keep a safer college above it in case round 2 does not reach you.
Who should not take this MBA here?▾
Skip it if you want a big first salary or a small class. The median pay was INR 4.5 LPA and about 240 students join each year, so the placement cell has many students to place. If you need a single room, the campus hostels put three students in each room, so plan to rent outside.
Will I get a placement if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Maybe, but not for sure. In the Class of 2025, 164 of 229 students were placed, which is 72%%, so about a quarter left without a campus offer. Join the placement training in year 1, keep your marks up, and apply for jobs on your own as well.
Is the batch of 240 too big for placements?▾
It is big, and that is the main trade-off. The 2025 batch got 192 offers for 234 students, so some students got two offers and some got none. If you choose RNSIT, start preparing for interviews in the first year, because companies pick the students who are ready.
How do I get admission to the MBA at RNSIT?▾
Write Karnataka PGCET and list RNSIT, college code B263, in your KEA option entry. If KEA allots the seat, pay the fee and download the seat slip by the last date, then report at the college with your originals. For a management seat, apply to the college with a KMAT, MAT or CMAT score.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
A PGCET seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs in KEA tuition for the full two years. A management quota seat costs INR 6 Lakhs, which includes VTU and other fees. The hostel fee is extra, and the college does not publish it, so ask the office before you pay.
Can I pay the management fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay INR 3 Lakhs a year in two parts of INR 1.50 Lakhs each. You pay the first part at admission and the second within three months, by a cheque dated for that day. Cash is not accepted, so use a bank transfer or a demand draft.
Which scholarships can I get here?▾
It depends on your seat and your category. SC and ST students on a PGCET seat with family income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs get back the full KEA tuition through SSP. Management seat students with 90% or more in their degree get INR 60,000 off over two years, and RNS graduates get the same amount.
Is there a hostel on campus?▾
Yes, there are two hostels inside the campus, one for boys and one for girls. The boys' hostel has 107 rooms and the girls' hostel has 64, with three students to a room. The college does not publish the hostel fee, so ask the office for it before you book a room.
RNS Institute of Technology (RNSIT) offers postgraduate courses like an MBA, with admissions through the PGCET entrance exam. Students with ranks below 1,200 in PGCET can secure a seat. The college is ranked 7th in PGCET rankings and is known for discipline and extensive training programs. Faculty members are highly qualified, with many having PhDs and prestigious degrees, and maintain a student-friendly environment. The faculty-to-student ratio varies, with approximately 1:18 in the Computer Science and Engineering department.
The college uses Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) for effective learning. The fee structure is feasible and transparent, with no extra charges for exams or uniforms. Payment options include online transactions, cash, or cheques, with a grace period for payments. The placement program sees participation from over 70 companies like Amazon and Morgan Stanley, with average salary packages ranging from 3.5 to 10 lakhs and the highest at 56 lakhs.
About 75-90% of students secure placements, with training starting in the first semester. The MBA department ensures practical exposure through internships. Financial aid options include loans, installment payment schemes, and government scholarships. The fee for management quota students is Rs. 5.75 lakhs for a 2-year course, while PGCET students pay Rs. 1.9 lakhs. The annual fee is Rs. 4 lakhs for management students and Rs. 1.4 lakhs for PGCET students. Despite a recent recession, placement rates remain high, particularly in marketing sectors.
The college supports securing external scholarships and boasts a high placement rate of over 90%.
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