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07 Oct, 2026 Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management (SCEM) Mangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 MBA Cutoff 2026 in the GM Category is 4883. For the category-wise cutoff, check here.
SCEM offers a two-year, full-time MBA HRM with 240 seats through Karnataka PGCET and management quota. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with HR, finance, marketing and analytics learning. The college is AICTE approved, VTU affiliated, UGC autonomous and NAAC A accredited. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 2.96 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a government quota seat through PGCET counselling. The GM seat closed at rank 3,176 in the latest published cutoff. The MBA class of 2025 averaged INR 4.96 LPA and 106 students were placed.
SCEM MBA HRM Fees
The full course costs INR 1.16 Lakhs without hostel and INR 2.96 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs. You pay it once each year, in two parts across the course. The hostel and mess row adds INR 1.80 Lakhs for a shared room. The college says exact fee challans can change by quota.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
INR 58,000 a year, 2 years
Hostel and mess
INR 1.80 Lakhs
INR 90,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 2.96 Lakhs
Full course
SCEM MBA HRM Admission Dates
Option entry is open from 10 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026. The mock allotment is on 20 Sep 2026, and round 1 allotment is expected on 25 Sep 2026. Keep your PGCET rank sheet, option entry print and degree papers ready for reporting.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET application, last date to apply
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET admit card
8 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET MBA exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Document verification
26 Aug 2026 to 5 Sep 2026
Over
Option entry and choice filling
10 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
Confirmed
Mock allotment
20 Sep 2026
Confirmed
Round 1 allotment
25 Sep 2026
Tentative
Seat fee payment, last date
30 Sep 2026
Tentative
Physical reporting and document check
10 Oct 2026
Tentative
Classes start
3 Nov 2026
Tentative
SCEM MBA HRM Eligibility
You need a bachelor degree with 50% marks; Karnataka SC, ST and specified backward community students need 45%. You also need PGCET, MAT, CAT or KMAT for the route you choose. If your marks are short, the admission office cannot clear your file.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Minimum 3-year bachelor degree from a recognized university
Marks
50% aggregate marks
Relaxed marks
45% for Karnataka SC, ST and specified backward communities
Exam
PGCET, MAT, CAT or KMAT as per quota
SCEM MBA HRM Admission Process
PGCET counselling gives government quota seats. Management quota uses MAT, CAT, KMAT or PGCET, then SMAT, GD and PI. You fill choices, accept the allotment, pay the fee and report with original papers. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write an entrance exam
Use PGCET for government quota or an accepted exam for management quota
2. Complete SMAT
Management quota applicants write the college test
3. Attend GD and PI
The admission panel checks your fit for the course
4. Accept the seat
Pay the seat fee and report with original papers
SCEM MBA HRM Cutoff
The GM seat closed at rank 3,176 and the 1G seat at rank 16,693 in the latest published cutoff. These are Karnataka PGCET closing ranks for MBA seats. A rank near 3,176 needs careful choice filling because the first allotment can move.
Category
Closing rank or score
Round and year
GM
3,176
Latest published PGCET close
1G
16,693
Latest published PGCET close
2AG
7,175
Latest published PGCET close
2BG
12,930
Latest published PGCET close
SCEM MBA HRM Placements
The MBA class of 2025 averaged INR 4.96 LPA and the median pay was INR 4.10 LPA. The highest offer was INR 15.49 LPA and 106 students were placed. Federal Bank, Jubilant, TCS, KPMG and EXL appear in the MBA placement data.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 4.96 LPA, MBA class of 2025
Median pay
INR 4.10 LPA
Highest offer
INR 15.49 LPA
Students placed
106
Recruiters
Federal Bank, Jubilant, TCS, KPMG and EXL
SCEM MBA HRM Scholarships
The biggest shown waiver is INR 1.16 Lakhs when SC or ST support and the central scheme cover the fee. The central scheme alone shows INR 20,000. State schemes need category and income papers, so you should keep those papers ready before counselling.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 96,000 over the course
Central Sector Scheme
Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year
INR 20,000 over the course
EWS fee waiver
EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year
INR 58,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship
OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 50,000 over the course
SCEM MBA HRM Ranking
SCEM has NAAC A, AICTE approval and VTU affiliation in 2026. The page found no clean Collegedunia management rank for this course. Use the grade, approval and placement table together, because a rank alone cannot show the HRM fit.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2026
A
AICTE
2026
Approved
VTU
2026
Affiliated
SCEM MBA HRM Course Structure
Year 1 covers core management papers, communication and projects. Year 2 moves into HRM electives, internship work and the final project. The course uses four semesters, so you should plan internship time before the second year starts.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Management basics, accounting, marketing, HR basics and project work
Year 2
HRM electives, internship, research project and placement training
SCEM MBA HRM Hostel and Campus
The shared hostel room costs INR 90,000 a year and includes mess. Two years cost INR 1.80 Lakhs. The hostel sits on campus in Adyar, Mangaluru, so students do not need a daily city commute.
Item
Detail
Shared room
INR 90,000 a year with mess
Two-year hostel cost
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Payment
Two parts each year
Campus
Adyar, Mangaluru, on the Nethravathi side
Should you pick MBA HRM at SCEM?
This course suits students who want HR, sales or people-facing management roles in a coastal city.
Pick it if:
You want HR roles: Federal Bank, EXL and Jubilant appear on the MBA placement page, so HRM students see service hiring.
Your rank is near the PGCET close: the GM closing rank is 3,176, so keep it high while choice filling is open.
You need a known route: 50% seats use PGCET and 50% use exams with SMAT, GD and PI.
You need hostel on campus: the shared room with mess is INR 1.80 Lakhs for two years.
Skip it if:
You want only a top HR offer: the MBA average pay is INR 4.96 LPA, so do not plan around the highest offer.
You do not want sales work: Federal Bank and Jubilant roles on the page show sales and client work among recent offers.
You need a tiny batch: MBA intake is 240, so the placement cell has many students to place each year.
You can apply only after choice filling closes: the current choice window ends on 22 Sep 2026, so late changes may miss round 1.
Counsellor's advice
If your PGCET rank is near 3,176, keep SCEM high and wait through round 1. If you want only HR work, ask the placement cell about HR recruiters before paying.
MBA HRM Eligibility▾
Degree: You need a minimum 3-year bachelor degree from a recognized university.
Marks: You need 50% aggregate marks across all years of the degree.
Relaxed marks: Karnataka SC, ST and specified backward community students need 45% aggregate marks.
Exam: Use PGCET for government quota, or MAT, CAT, KMAT or PGCET for management quota.
College test: Management quota students also write SMAT and attend GD and PI.
MBA HRM Admission Process▾
Write exam: Take Karnataka PGCET for government quota, or an accepted exam for management quota.
Fill choices: Use KEA option entry for PGCET seats and keep SCEM high if it is your pick.
Management route: Write SMAT, attend GD and PI, and wait for the admission panel.
Accept seat: Pay the seat or admission fee by the date shown in the allotment notice.
Report: Bring degree marks cards, scorecard, category papers and the allotment letter.
MBA HRM 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 application, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
8 Jun 2026
PGCET admit card
Download was needed before the exam day.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET MBA exam
The MBA paper was held on this date.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your score and rank decide the government quota seat.
Over
26 Aug 2026 to 5 Sep 2026
Document verification
You had to verify degree and category papers in this window.
Confirmed
10 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
Option entry and choice filling
Edit your college choices before 22 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
20 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Use the mock result to change the option order.
Tentative
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
Check whether SCEM MBA is allotted in round 1.
Tentative
30 Sep 2026
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by this date.
Tentative
10 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original papers and the allotment letter to campus.
Tentative
3 Nov 2026
Classes start
The MBA intake is expected to start in November.
Tentative
Mar 2027 to Apr 2027
PGCET application, last date to apply
The form is expected in this window.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET admit card
Download the hall ticket before the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET MBA exam
The exam is expected in June.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
The rank list is expected before counselling.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document verification
Keep degree and category papers ready.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry and choice filling
Add SCEM in the choice list if this seat fits you.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Mock allotment
Use the mock list to change choices.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Round 1 is expected after mock allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat fee payment, last date
Pay the fee before the round deadline.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Report with original papers after allotment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
The next MBA intake is expected to start in November.
Source: KEA and SCEM admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
SCEM MBA HRM Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 58,000 a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 90,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.96 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 1,956
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
427%
average first-year pay INR 4.96 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,991
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
168%
average first-year pay INR 4.96 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SCEM products and pricing page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you MBA HRM at SCEM?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use the published PGCET close for this MBA seat.
Category
Quota
GM · Government quota
2,382 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,383 to 3,176: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 3,176: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
GM · Management route
6,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,001 to 8,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 8,000: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
2AG · Government quota
5,381 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,382 to 7,175: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 7,175: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
2AG · Management route
9,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,001 to 12,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 12,000: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
SC · Government quota
13,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
13,501 to 18,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 18,000: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
SC · Management route
15,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
15,001 to 20,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 20,000: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
ST · Government quota
16,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
16,501 to 22,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 22,000: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
ST · Management route
18,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
18,001 to 24,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 24,000: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
EWS · Government quota
7,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
7,501 to 10,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 10,000: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
EWS · Management route
10,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
10,501 to 14,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 14,000: not this round. Try management quota or the next round.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The GM close of 3,176 is the safer number for PGCET seats. Management quota still needs an accepted exam, SMAT, GD and PI.
SCEM MBA HRM Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you 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 chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 96,000
State social welfare department
Paid each year if your category, income paper and marks stay valid.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid for study cost if you keep passing and renew on time.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS fee waiver
INR 58,000
SCEM admission office
Taken off the tuition fee after the income and EWS papers are checked.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid after the income paper and OBC-NCL certificate are checked.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 96,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 70,000
Your net course fee: INR 46,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 78,000
Your net course fee: INR 38,000
SCEM MBA HRM vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to SCEM. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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AJ Institute of Management
Mangaluru
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Srinivas University Institute of Management
Mangaluru
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St Aloysius Institute of Management and IT
Mangaluru
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Canara College MBA
Mangaluru
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Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering
Moodbidri
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.16 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 2.60 Lakhs
INR 1.44 Lakhs more
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 1.04 Lakhs more
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 1.24 Lakhs more
INR 1.80 Lakhs
INR 64,000 more
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 84,000 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 4.96 LPA
MBA class of 2025
INR 4.20 LPA
INR 0.76 LPA less
INR 4.50 LPA
INR 0.46 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.96 LPA less
INR 3.80 LPA
INR 1.16 LPA less
INR 4.60 LPA
INR 0.36 LPA less
Students placedlatest MBA batch
106
MBA class of 2025
70
36 fewer
85
21 fewer
60
46 fewer
55
51 fewer
80
26 fewer
Closing rankPGCET GM
3,176
latest published close
7,500
4,324 places easier
6,000
2,824 places easier
4,500
1,324 places easier
9,000
5,824 places easier
5,500
2,324 places easier
SeatsMBA intake
240
PGCET code B268
180
60 fewer
180
60 fewer
120
120 fewer
120
120 fewer
180
60 fewer
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
427%
on INR 4.96 LPA
162%
265 points lower
205%
222 points lower
167%
260 points lower
211%
216 points lower
230%
197 points lower
In short
AJIM has an easier cutoff, but SCEM costs less and reports more students placed. If your PGCET rank clears SCEM, keep this page higher.
In short
Srinivas has an easier cutoff, but SCEM has lower fees and a higher printed average pay. If fee matters, keep SCEM first.
In short
Aloysius is easier to get on the printed cutoff, but SCEM has more seats and lower fees. If both allot, pick by HR recruiter fit.
In short
Canara is the easier backup seat in this set, but SCEM prints more seats and higher average pay. Keep Canara below SCEM.
In short
MITE gives an easier cutoff, but SCEM costs less and places more MBA students in the printed data. Use MITE as the backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on SCEM MBA HRM
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MBA HRM at SCEM worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-fee MBA with campus placement support. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs and the MBA average pay is INR 4.96 LPA. That gives a strong ROI in the rules. Check the fee block and ask the placement cell about HR roles before paying.
Should I take this seat if my PGCET rank is near 3,176?▾
Yes, but keep a backup choice. The GM close printed on this page is 3,176, so a rank near it can miss if demand rises. Put SCEM high in your option list, then keep an easier MBA college below it for safety.
What job can I get after MBA HRM here?▾
You can aim for HR, sales, client service and people-facing management roles. The MBA placement page prints Federal Bank, Jubilant, TCS, KPMG and EXL, with average pay of INR 4.96 LPA. If you want only pure HR work, ask for the latest HR recruiter list first.
Who should pick MBA HRM at SCEM?▾
Pick it if you want a two-year MBA in Mangaluru, can use PGCET or management quota, and want a low fee against the printed average pay. The course has 240 seats, so be ready to work hard in placement training. Keep your documents ready before allotment.
Who should skip MBA HRM at SCEM?▾
Skip it if you want only a metro finance job or a very small MBA batch. The page prints 240 seats and an average pay of INR 4.96 LPA. That is useful for many students, but not for someone counting on only the highest offer.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add hostel only if daily travel from your home is hard. The shared room with mess costs INR 90,000 a year, so two years add INR 1.80 Lakhs. Turn on the fee toggle above and compare the new EMI before you choose hostel.
Should I choose management quota or PGCET quota?▾
Choose PGCET quota if your rank can clear the cutoff range, because it is the cleaner route. Management quota still needs an accepted exam plus SMAT, GD and PI. If your PGCET rank is weak, ask the admission office for the written fee and selection steps.
Is this course right for higher studies?▾
It can work if you build a strong project and internship record. The MBA has four semesters, and HRM students can use the final project for research. Keep your grades steady, pick an HR topic early, and ask faculty about a publishable project in year 2.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top group?▾
You still have a chance, but you may need more patience. The MBA page prints 106 students placed and a median pay of INR 4.10 LPA. Join placement training early, keep your attendance clean and apply to sales or client roles too.
Can I pay the SCEM MBA fee in parts?▾
Yes, the fee block uses a yearly tuition figure, and the hostel page says hostel payment can be made in two parts. For tuition, ask the office for your fee challan before the deadline. Do this before allotment, because late payment can cost you the seat.
What scholarships can reduce the MBA fee?▾
State post-matric support, the Central Sector Scheme, EWS support and OBC support are shown above. The biggest shown waiver is INR 1.16 Lakhs when the eligible support covers the fee. Use the calculator, then confirm papers and renewal rules with the college.
What should I check before joining SCEM MBA HRM?▾
Check three things before paying. First, your quota and fee challan. Second, whether your PGCET rank or management route is valid. Third, the latest HR recruiter list. The page prints INR 1.16 Lakhs fee, 240 seats and INR 4.96 LPA average pay, so use those numbers together.
The college provides a well-rounded education with faculty experienced in teaching and the corporate world, helping students connect theoretical knowledge to real business scenarios. There are different fee structures based on admission quotas, with management quota fees being higher than those for the PGCET quota. Early applicants and students with strong academic records may enjoy reduced fees. The placement cell is active, with over 150 companies, including KPMG and various Mangalore-based firms, visiting for recruitment.
Students are eligible for placement opportunities from their third year, with average salary packages ranging between 20,000 and 35,000 INR. While the college does not offer direct scholarships, it helps students access government scholarships like Epass, Vidyasiri, Vidyasarathi, and Minority scholarships. Students achieving 70% in their degree might receive fee reductions. However, fees are subject to increase due to high demand for seats, and additional charges apply for certain activities.
Exam fees range from 1,000 to 2,000 INR, with loan options available for fee payments. Although scholarships are available, the application process can be complicated. Additionally, the college offers on-campus employment opportunities through its own company, allowing students to work while studying.
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