Sri Sharda Group of Institutions Lucknow MBA Finance: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MBA in Finance at SSGI Lucknow is INR 1,50,000 for the entire programme, payable as INR 75,000 per year. The programme is affiliated to AKTU and approved by AICTE. An application fee of INR 750 is payable at the time of form submission. Hostel charges are additional and billed separately. Fees may be revised at the start of each academic session as per AKTU norms and the institute’s official fee notification.

Ans. SSGI accepts valid scores from CAT, MAT, XAT, and CMAT for MBA Finance admission. XAT 2026 was held on January 4, 2026, and CMAT 2026 was held on January 25, 2026. Candidates with valid scores can apply until July 31, 2026. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview at the SSGI campus in Lucknow. The final merit list is prepared based on graduation percentage and interview performance, after which admission offers are issued.

Ans. The MBA Finance programme at SSGI is affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and is approved by AICTE. AKTU is the principal technical and management university for Uttar Pradesh, recognised by the UGC. The MBA degree awarded on completion carries full academic validity for employment, competitive examinations, higher studies, and government job applications across India. Graduates may also pursue PhD programmes at AKTU-affiliated institutions after completing the MBA.

Ans. MBA Finance graduates from SSGI can pursue roles in financial analysis, corporate treasury, commercial banking, insurance, investment advisory, and financial planning. Common job profiles include Financial Analyst, Credit Manager, Branch Manager, Finance Officer, and Equity Research Associate. Many graduates join public sector banks, insurance companies, and NBFCs operating across UP and North India. The AKTU-affiliated degree is widely recognised by employers in the region for entry-level and mid-management finance positions.

Ans. SSGI offers the MBA programme with a combined intake of 120 seats across six specialisations: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Operations Management, and International Business. All specialisations share the same fee of INR 1,50,000 for 2 years under AKTU. The first year covers core management subjects and the second year focuses on specialisation electives. All six specialisations are approved by AICTE and affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow.

Ans. The MBA Finance curriculum at SSGI covers core management subjects in the first year including Financial Accounting, Managerial Economics, Marketing Management, Organisational Behaviour, and Business Statistics. The second year concentrates on Finance specialisation papers including Financial Management, Security Analysis, Portfolio Management, Banking and Insurance, Corporate Taxation, and Financial Derivatives. A summer internship between the second and third semesters provides practical industry exposure in finance roles, complementing the academic content of the four-semester programme.