Sona College of Technology Salem MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total 2-year MBA fee at Sona College of Technology is INR 1,17,000 for general quota candidates. Government quota students pay INR 82,000 for the full program. Hostel charges are optional and range from INR 64,000 to INR 97,000 per annum based on room type selected. All fees are subject to revision as per AICTE and Anna University norms for the academic year.

Ans. MBA admissions at Sona College of Technology are primarily through TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test). The TANCET MBA exam for the 2026 cycle was conducted on May 9, 2026. Centralized counselling is held at tn-mbamca.com by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu. Candidates with CAT or MAT scores may also be considered for management quota seats at the institution’s discretion.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum 50% aggregate. Reserved category candidates require 45% aggregate. A valid TANCET 2026 score is mandatory for government and aided quota seats. Final-year undergraduate students awaiting results may also apply provisionally. No specific undergraduate stream is mandated for MBA admission.

Ans. TANCET MBA counselling is centralised and handled by the Directorate of Technical Education at tn-mbamca.com. After TANCET results in May, candidates register for counselling and receive a consolidated MBA rank. During the choice-filling window, preferences are submitted for colleges and programs. Round 1 seat allotment for 2026 is expected by August 10. Supplementary offline rounds follow for remaining vacancies, with allotment on August 11, 2026.

Ans. Sona College offers a Merit Scholarship with tuition fee waivers of INR 10,000 to INR 40,000 per annum for students with strong TANCET scores or bachelor’s marks. Female students can apply for the AICTE Pragati Scholarship (INR 50,000 per annum). Tamil Nadu domicile students may access state merit scholarships, and economically weaker students can apply through the Meenakshi Aachi Scholars Program. All applications are made through the National Scholarship Portal.

Ans. MBA graduates from Sona College of Technology can pursue roles in marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and supply chain management. The Salem region’s industrial base in textiles, manufacturing, and trading provides local industry exposure during the program. Graduates are also eligible for government management posts and public sector undertaking recruitment through competitive examinations conducted by state and central agencies.