Component

Amount (INR)

Total Programme Fee (2 Years)

INR 1,33,000

Total Fees

INR 1,33,000

SHINE College MBA IT Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT 2026 Registration Closes	September 15, 2026
CMAT 2027 Registration Opens	October 17, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT 2026 Exam	November 29, 2026
CAT 2026 Result	December 24, 2026 (Tentative)
CMAT 2027 Exam	January 24, 2027 (Tentative)
SHINE MBA Application and Merit List	February to May 2027 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	August 2027 (Tentative)

CAT 2026 registration is currently open and closes on September 15, 2026.

Candidates may also apply with MAT, XAT, ATMA, or NMAT scores.

Merit list for the 2027-29 batch is based on entrance exam score and academic record.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates).

Valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, or NMAT required for consideration in the merit list.

Final-year undergraduate students may apply provisionally and must submit their degree certificate upon enrolment.

Admission Process

Upload academic transcripts, entrance exam scorecard, identity proof, and category certificate if applicable.

The college prepares a merit list based on the entrance exam score and academic record of each applicant.

Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview or Group Discussion at the Lucknow campus.

Receive the admission offer letter and pay the confirmation fee within the specified deadline.

Complete document verification and enrolment formalities before the academic session begins in August.

✓ Opt for this if

IT graduates in UP wanting to move into technology management or project roles.
Students seeking an affordable AKTU MBA IT in Lucknow close to home.
Candidates targeting IT project management, ERP consulting, or tech operations roles.
BCA or B.Sc IT graduates who want a management credential alongside their tech background.

✗ Skip if

Seeking MBA IT from IIMs or top B-schools for technology leadership at MNCs.
Targeting product management at high-growth startups where top B-school pedigree is preferred.
Needing a brand-name MBA for FAANG or consulting technology roles.

SHINE College MBA IT Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
AICTE Pragati Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Female students in AICTE-approved programmes with family income up to INR 8 lakh per year
AICTE Saksham Scholarship	INR 50,000 per year	Differently-abled students in AICTE-approved programmes with family income up to INR 8 lakh per year
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 20,000 per year	Students above the 80th percentile in Class 12 boards with family income below INR 4.5 lakh per year

AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships are applied through aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in.

Central Sector Scheme is applied via the National Scholarship Portal scholarships.gov.in.

Scholarship deadlines are announced annually on the respective government portals.

SHINE College MBA IT FAQs

Ques. What IT subjects are taught in the MBA IT programme at SHINE College Lucknow?

Ans. MBA Information Technology at SHINE College under the AKTU curriculum covers subjects including Management Information Systems, Database Management, Enterprise Resource Planning, IT Project Management, E-Commerce, Cyber Security Fundamentals, Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence. The first year includes core management subjects common to all MBA specialisations. The IT electives in the second year are designed to equip students for technology management roles that bridge business and IT functions.

Ques. Is MBA IT from SHINE College suitable for engineering graduates seeking a management role?

Ans. Yes. MBA IT at SHINE College is particularly relevant for engineering graduates who want to transition from technical to management roles in IT firms, IT departments of manufacturing companies, or technology consulting. The programme provides business management fundamentals alongside IT management concepts, making graduates useful to employers seeking professionals who understand both the technical and business dimensions of IT operations and projects.

Ques. What career roles can MBA IT graduates from SHINE College Lucknow pursue?

Ans. MBA IT graduates from SHINE College, Lucknow, can target roles such as IT project coordinator, business analyst, ERP implementation executive, IT operations manager, systems analyst, and e-commerce manager. Entry-level positions in IT companies, banks with large IT departments, and manufacturing firms with ERP systems are accessible in UP and North India. Candidates with BCA or B.Sc IT backgrounds may find the IT management credential particularly useful for advancing into supervisory roles.

Ques. Does MBA IT at SHINE College differ significantly from a general MBA in terms of curriculum?

Ans. The first year of both MBA IT and the general MBA at SHINE College is identical, covering core subjects such as Marketing, Finance, HR, and Operations Management. In the second year, MBA IT replaces general management electives with IT-focused subjects including MIS, ERP, Cyber Security, and IT Project Management. This specialisation helps candidates position themselves for IT management roles rather than general management positions, which is the primary practical difference between the two programmes.

Ques. What is the total cost of completing MBA IT at SHINE College including living expenses?

Ans. The total programme fee for MBA IT at SHINE College of Management is INR 1,33,000 for the full 2-year duration. Since no on-campus hostel is available, students need to arrange private accommodation in Lucknow, where rental costs for shared rooms near the Sitapur Road area typically range from INR 3,000 to INR 7,000 per month. Food, transport, and other personal expenses are additional. Total living costs over 2 years may range from INR 1,80,000 to INR 3,00,000 depending on lifestyle.