Global Institute of Management Sciences Bangalore MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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17 Oct, 2026 Global Institute of Management Sciences Bangalore Karnataka PGCET MCA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 is 7815 for the GM Category. Check category-wise cutoff.

Total fees

INR 1.16 Lakhs

2 years, KEA seat, no hostel

Average pay

Not published

No MCA pay on the college site

Cutoff

7,815

PGCET rank, General, Round 1 2026

KEA seats

All filled in the first round

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe degree, marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe KEA admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost and what the toggle adds 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About GIMS Bangalore MCA

GIMS Bangalore offers a two-year, full-time MCA under Bangalore University, with 120 seats approved by AICTE. The college is in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, off Mysore Road, and holds a NAAC B+ grade. You study four semesters and pick one of four specialisations: Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics or Web Programming. The full fee for a KEA seat is INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years. KEA fills 57 seats through PGCET counselling, and the college fills the rest on PGCET, KMAT, CAT, CMAT or MAT scores. In round 1 of 2026 the General seat closed at rank 7,815. GIMS does not publish an MCA average pay in LPA, so ask the placement cell for the last batch's offers.

GIMS MCA Fees

The total fees for a KEA seat is INR 1.16 Lakhs, and INR 1.17 Lakhs with the other college charges. The tuition fee is INR 57,750 a year. KEA fixes this tuition fee for private colleges like GIMS. You pay it to KEA when you take the seat, and you pay the university fee on top. The college does not publish a hostel fee.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee, KEA seat	INR 1.16 Lakhs	INR 57,750 a year, 2 years
Other college charges	INR 1,440	INR 720 a year, listed for 2026, not on the college site
Hostel	Not published	Girls' hostel only, fee not given
Total, KEA seat	INR 1.16 Lakhs	Full course
Total with other charges	INR 1.17 Lakhs	Full course

GIMS MCA Admission Dates 2026

Round 2 option entry is open from 13 Oct 2026 to 10 am on 15 Oct 2026. Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. KEA gives the round 2 result next, and classes are expected in Nov 2026. Keep your PGCET rank card and fee receipt ready.

Event	Date	Status
PGCET 2026 registration, last date to apply	23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026	Over
PGCET 2026 MCA exam	14 Jun 2026	Over
PGCET 2026 result and rank	19 Aug 2026	Over
Round 1 option entry	11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 final allotment result	25 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 fee payment and reporting, last date	12 Oct 2026	Over
Round 2 option entry	13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Round 2 allotment result	Oct 2026	Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and reporting	Nov 2026	Tentative
Classes start	Nov 2026	Tentative

GIMS MCA Eligibility

You need 50% over all years of your degree, or 45% if you are SC, ST or Category-1 from Karnataka. The degree must be a BCA, a BE in Computer Science, or any degree with Maths in Class 12 or the degree. KEA does not round off your percentage. If you fall short, you cannot take a KEA seat.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	BCA, BE in Computer Science, or any degree with Maths in Class 12 or the degree
Marks	50% over all years; 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 from Karnataka
Exam	PGCET 2026 rank for KEA seats; PGCET, KMAT, CAT, CMAT or MAT for college seats
Karnataka quota	Seven years of study in Karnataka
Lateral entry	Not allowed in MCA

GIMS MCA Admission Process

KEA gives the seat on your PGCET rank and your options, with GIMS listed as code C449. If you give up the seat before round 2 options close, KEA keeps INR 5,000 and returns the rest. You pay the fee to KEA and report at GIMS with your papers. If you skip the fee or the reporting by the last date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Write PGCET	Take the KEA exam and get your rank card
2. Enter options	List GIMS by its code C449 in each round
3. Pay the fee	Pay the KEA seat fee by the last date
4. Report at GIMS	Bring your mark cards, transfer certificate and PGCET rank card
If you leave	Before round 2 options close, KEA keeps INR 5,000 and returns the rest

GIMS MCA Cutoff

In round 1 of 2026 the General seat closed at rank 7,815 and the Category-1 seat at 10,751. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. In 2025 the General close moved from 5,770 in round 1 to 17,941 in round 2. In 2026 no seat was left for round 2.

Category	Closing rank	Round and year
General	7,815	Round 1, 2026
Category-1	10,751	Round 1, 2026
2A	10,638	Round 1, 2026
2B	9,827	Round 1, 2026
3A	8,379	Round 1, 2026
3B	8,932	Round 1, 2026
ST	9,724	Round 1, 2026
General, Kalyana Karnataka	12,692	Round 1, 2026
General	5,770	Round 1, 2025
General	17,941	Round 2, 2025

GIMS MCA Placements

GIMS does not publish an average pay or a placement rate for MCA. Its brochure names Oracle, Infosys, HP, ICICI Bank and NetApp among its placement partners. The placement cell holds aptitude training, mock group discussions and pool campus drives. Ask the cell for the last batch's offers before you pay.

Metric	Value
Average pay	Not published
Placement rate	Not published
Placement partners	Oracle, Infosys, HP, ICICI Bank, NetApp, Kotak, upGrad
Training	Aptitude training, mock group discussions, pool campus drives
Academic partner	Cisco Networking Academy

GIMS MCA Scholarships

The KEA fee waivers cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 57,750 over the course. SC and ST students with a family income of INR 2.5 Lakhs to 10 Lakhs get the most, half the tuition fee. You need a caste and income certificate from the Tahsildar. GIMS also lists the State Scholarship Portal, the National Scholarship Portal and its own merit scholarship.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC or ST fee exemption	SC or ST from Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course
SC or ST half fee waiver	SC or ST from Karnataka, family income INR 2.5 Lakhs to 10 Lakhs a year	INR 57,750 over the course
Category-1 fee concession	Category-1 from Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course
GIMS merit scholarship	Decided by the college	Amount not published

GIMS MCA Ranking

GIMS holds a NAAC B+ grade, and AICTE approves 120 MCA seats here. NIRF and Collegedunia do not rank its MCA. NAAC grades the whole college on teaching, results and facilities. Bangalore University awards the degree.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	2025	B+
NIRF	2026	Not ranked
Collegedunia MCA ranking	2026	Not ranked
AICTE approval	2025	120 MCA seats

GIMS MCA Course Structure

The MCA has 4 semesters over 2 years, and you need 75% attendance to sit for the exams. You choose one specialisation from Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics and Web Programming. The college adds Cisco certification, expert talks and a hackathon to the calendar.

Item	Detail
Semesters	4, over 2 years
Attendance	75% to sit for the exams
Specialisations	Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, Web Programming
Extras	Cisco certification, expert talks, a hackathon
College hours	8:45 am to 4:15 pm

GIMS MCA Seats and Intake

AICTE approves 120 MCA seats at GIMS, up from 30 in 2019 and 60 in 2020. KEA fills 57 of them through PGCET: 52 for Rest of Karnataka and 5 for Kalyana Karnataka. The college fills the other 63 seats itself.

Quota	Seats
KEA, Rest of Karnataka	52
KEA, Kalyana Karnataka	5
College seats	63
AICTE intake	120

GIMS MCA Hostel and Campus

GIMS has a hostel for girls only, and it does not publish the hostel fee. The campus is at Ideal Homes Township in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, off Mysore Road. Boys rent a room or a PG near the college.

Item	Detail
Hostel	For girls only, fee not published
Boys	Rent a room or a PG nearby
Campus	Ideal Homes Township, Rajarajeshwari Nagar
Internet	Wi-Fi on campus

Should you pick MCA at GIMS Bangalore?

This course suits graduates who want a low fee MCA seat in south Bangalore and can wait for jobs through campus drives.

Pick it if:

You want IT companies on campus: the brochure lists Oracle, Infosys, HP and NetApp as placement partners.

You want to pick a focus area: you choose Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics or Web Programming, and the college adds Cisco certification.

Your General PGCET rank is near 7,815: every KEA seat here filled in round 1 of 2026, so list GIMS high in round 1.

You want a low fee: KEA fixes the tuition at INR 57,750 a year, so a KEA seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs for the whole course.

Skip it if:

You want to see the pay first: GIMS does not publish an MCA average pay or placement rate, so you cannot check past offers.

You are a boy who needs a hostel: the GIMS hostel is for girls only, so you rent a room or a PG nearby.

You are counting on a later round: no KEA seat was left here for round 2 in 2026, though the 2025 close moved to 17,941.

You are from outside Karnataka: KEA gives you only seats a college returns, so apply to GIMS directly with a KMAT, CAT or MAT score.

Counsellor's advice

If your PGCET rank is close to the round 1 close, put GIMS high in your round 1 options. If you miss it, ask the college about its own seats before you pay anywhere else.

MCA Eligibility▾

Degree: A BCA, a BE in Computer Science, or any degree with Maths in Class 12 or the degree.

Marks: 50% over all years of the degree. 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 students from Karnataka.

Exam needed: A PGCET 2026 rank for KEA seats. PGCET, KMAT, CAT, CMAT or MAT for the college's own seats.

Karnataka quota: Seven years of study in Karnataka. Others get only seats a college returns to KEA.

No lateral entry: KEA allows no second year entry into MCA, even for BCA graduates.

MCA Admission Process▾

Write PGCET: KEA held the MCA paper on 14 Jun 2026. The result came on 19 Aug 2026.

Enter options: List GIMS by its code C449. KEA shows a mock result before each final result.

Pay the fee: Pay the KEA seat fee by the last date, or you lose the seat.

Report at GIMS: Bring your mark cards, transfer certificate, PGCET rank card and Aadhaar copy.

College seats: For the college's own seats, send the filled form to the GIMS admission office.

MCA Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026

PGCET 2026 registration, last date to apply

KEA moved the last date from 8 Apr 2026 to 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Over

14 Jun 2026

PGCET 2026 MCA exam

Your PGCET rank comes from this one paper.

Over

19 Aug 2026

PGCET 2026 result and rank

The rank card is what KEA reads in every round.

Over

11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026

Round 1 option entry

You listed your colleges here. The GIMS code is C449.

Over

25 Sep 2026

Round 1 final allotment result

Every KEA MCA seat at GIMS was filled in this round.

Over

12 Oct 2026

Round 1 fee payment and reporting, last date

KEA moved this date from 7 Oct 2026. You lost the seat if you missed it.

Confirmed

13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Round 2 option entry

The window is open till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026. GIMS had no KEA seat left for this round.

Tentative

Oct 2026

Round 2 allotment result

KEA has not given the date yet.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Round 2 fee payment and reporting

Pay and report by the date KEA gives, or you lose the seat.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Classes start

GIMS confirms the first day after the KEA rounds end.

Tentative

Mar 2027

PGCET 2027 registration, last date to apply

Expected to open in Mar 2027. The last date is usually about four weeks later.

Tentative

Jun 2027

PGCET 2027 MCA exam

Expected in the same month as the 2026 paper.

Tentative

Aug 2027

PGCET 2027 result and rank

Expected about two months after the exam.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Round 1 option entry

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Round 1 allotment result

A mock result is expected before the final one.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Round 1 fee payment and reporting

Expected a few days after the final result.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Round 2 option entry and allotment

Only if seats are left after round 1.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Classes start

Expected after the KEA rounds end.

Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and round schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.

GIMS Bangalore MCA Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the other college charges.

Tuition fee, KEA seat

Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Add other college charges

Other college charges

Per year × 2, INR 720 a year, listed for 2026, not on the college site

INR 1,440

Total course fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

2 years · KEA tuition fee, other charges not added

Total course fee

INR 1.17 Lakhs

2 years · KEA tuition fee + other college charges

Education loan EMI

INR 1,947

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 4,813

The full fee over 24 months of study

Education loan EMI

INR 1,972

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 4,873

The full fee over 24 months of study

Source: KEA PGCET 2026 fee order for private colleges. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your PGCET rank get you MCA at GIMS Bangalore?

Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats.

GIMS Bangalore MCA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with KEA and the college.

GIMS Bangalore MCA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to GIMS Bangalore. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, an easier cutoff, more seats.

Compare with

PresidencyRJS FGCOxford ScienceSt ClaretSurana

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Global Institute of Management Sciences

Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru

Compared with

Presidency College

Hebbal, Bengaluru

Compared with

RJS First Grade College

Koramangala, Bengaluru

Compared with

The Oxford College of Science

HSR Layout, Bengaluru

Compared with

St Claret College

Jalahalli, Bengaluru

Compared with

Surana College

Bengaluru

Total fees2 years, KEA seat tuition

INR 1.16 Lakhs

KEA rate

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

Closing rankPGCET General, round 1 2026

7,815

Rest of Karnataka

6,610

1,205 places tougher

6,440

1,375 places tougher

8,777

962 places easier

8,692

877 places easier

9,930

2,115 places easier

Closing rankPGCET Category-1, round 1 2026

10,751

Rest of Karnataka

8,386

2,365 places tougher

10,308

443 places tougher

11,152

401 places easier

10,381

370 places tougher

10,589

162 places tougher

Closing rankPGCET General, round 2 2025

17,941

Rest of Karnataka

10,752

7,189 places tougher

13,261

4,680 places tougher

17,550

391 places tougher

17,332

609 places tougher

14,554

3,387 places tougher

SeatsKEA seats, 2026

52 + 5 quota

141

84 more

28 fewer

29 fewer

28 fewer

Same

In short

Presidency College was harder to get in both 2026 categories, and it has far more KEA seats. If your General rank is better than 6,610, list Presidency above GIMS; if not, GIMS is the likelier seat.

In short

RJS First Grade College closed tougher for General and has about half the KEA seats. If your General rank falls between 6,440 and 7,815, GIMS is the seat to aim for; if it is better, keep both high.

In short

The Oxford College of Science closed easier in round 1 but has half the KEA seats of GIMS. If your rank misses GIMS, list Oxford Science right below it as the safer option.

In short

St Claret College closed a little easier than GIMS for General and has fewer KEA seats. If your rank is just outside the GIMS close, put St Claret right after GIMS in your options.

In short

Surana College has the same KEA seat count and closed easier for General in round 1 of 2026. If your General rank does not clear GIMS, list Surana next as the safer seat.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on GIMS Bangalore MCA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MCA at GIMS Bangalore worth the fee?▾

Yes, if a low fee matters most to you. A KEA seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs for the full two years, the rate KEA fixes for private colleges. GIMS does not publish an MCA average pay, so you cannot weigh the fee against pay yet. Ask the placement cell for the last batch's offers before you pay.

What jobs can I get after MCA at GIMS?▾

Mostly IT jobs such as software developer, data analyst and database administrator, going by the college's own list. The brochure names Oracle, Infosys, HP and NetApp among its placement partners. It does not say how many students each one hired. Pick a specialisation that matches the job you want, and ask for the offer list.

Should I list GIMS if my PGCET rank is close to the General cutoff?▾

Yes, and list it high in round 1. The General seat closed at rank 7,815 in round 1 of 2026, and no KEA seat was left here for round 2. Waiting for a later round did not help this year. Use the rank checker above for your own category.

Who should not take MCA at GIMS?▾

Skip it if you need a published placement record before you join, or if you are a boy who needs a college hostel. GIMS does not publish an MCA average pay or placement rate. Its hostel is for girls only. If either matters most to you, look at the comparison table above first.

Which specialisation should I pick at GIMS?▾

Pick the one closest to the job you want. GIMS offers Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics and Web Programming. Web Programming fits developer jobs, and Big Data Analytics fits data analyst jobs. Ask the department which specialisation had the most students last year before you choose.

Is MCA at GIMS good for higher studies or research?▾

It can be, but you plan it yourself. The MCA is a Bangalore University degree, so it counts as a master's degree for a Ph.D entry test. GIMS does not publish MCA research numbers. Ask the Computer Applications department for a project guide in your second year.

Should I wait a year to get a better PGCET rank?▾

Only if you can improve your rank a lot. The General close here was 5,770 in round 1 of 2025 and 7,815 in round 1 of 2026, so it moves every year. A small gain may not change your chances. If you clear this year's close, take the seat now.

Should I join GIMS if I am from outside Karnataka?▾

Only through the college's own seats. KEA gives students from outside Karnataka only the seats a college returns, and that is rare. You can apply to GIMS directly with a KMAT, CAT or MAT score. Ask for the fee for these seats in writing before you pay.

Can I get an MCA seat at GIMS without a KEA allotment?▾

Yes, through the college's own seats. KEA fills 57 seats on PGCET rank, and the college fills the rest of its 120 seats. GIMS takes PGCET, KMAT, CAT, CMAT or MAT scores for these. Send the filled form to the admission office and ask for the fee, because it is not published.

What is the full fee for MCA at GIMS?▾

A KEA seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs for the full two years, at INR 57,750 a year. With the other college charges listed for 2026, it comes to INR 1.17 Lakhs. You also pay the Bangalore University fee. Check the fee block above before you pay.

Do I get my fee back if I leave the KEA seat?▾

It depends on when you leave. If you give up a round 1 seat before the round 2 option entry closes, KEA keeps INR 5,000 and returns the rest. After round 2, KEA keeps the whole fee. Decide before the round 2 option entry ends.

Can I get a scholarship for MCA at GIMS?▾

Yes, if you are SC, ST or Category-1 from Karnataka with the right family income. SC and ST students with an income of INR 2.5 Lakhs to 10 Lakhs get INR 57,750 off over the course. Those below INR 2.5 Lakhs get INR 40,000 off. Use the scholarship calculator above and keep your income certificate ready.

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