Component

Amount (INR)

Year 1 Tuition Fee

INR 92,243

Year 1 Other Charges

INR 7,000

Year 2 Tuition Fee

INR 92,243

Year 2 Other Charges

INR 6,500

Total Fees

INR 1,97,986

UMC MBA Retail Management Admission 2027

Event	Date
CAT Registration Closes	Sep 15, 2026
CMAT Registration Closes	Nov 24, 2026 (Tentative)
CAT Exam	Nov 29, 2026
XAT Registration Closes	Dec 6, 2026
CAT Result	Dec 24, 2026 (Tentative)
XAT Exam	Jan 3, 2027
CMAT Exam	Jan 24, 2027 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	July 2027 (Tentative)

CUET-PG registration for 2027 admissions is expected to open in December 2026 as per NTA schedule.

Seat allotment for UMC Mathura is through AKTU Counselling conducted after entrance test results.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Any recognised Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (45% for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per AKTU norms)

Valid entrance test score in CUET-PG, CAT, CMAT, or XAT for the relevant admission cycle, to be submitted to the AKTU counselling portal within the stipulated deadline

No upper age bar is prescribed by AKTU for MBA admission and candidates from any recognised university are eligible to apply

Final selection is through AKTU MBA Counselling on the basis of entrance test rank and college-programme preference

Admission Process

Appear in CUET-PG, CAT, CMAT, or XAT in the relevant exam cycle and obtain the official scorecard

After the entrance test result is declared, register on the AKTU online counselling portal and upload the valid scorecard along with academic mark sheets and identity documents

Participate in AKTU MBA Counselling, select UMC Mathura and MBA Retail Management as preferences in the online interface, and lock the preference list

Accept the allotted seat within the stipulated time on the AKTU portal and pay the seat acceptance fee to secure the allotment

Report to UMC, Deen Dayal Dham Road, Farah, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, with the allotment letter and original academic certificates for document verification

Complete tuition fee payment at the college to confirm admission before the academic session begins in July

✓ Opt for this if

Targeting a career in organised retail, FMCG distribution, or e-commerce
Family with a retail business looking to formalise operations
Based in Uttar Pradesh with focus on North India retail sector jobs
Seeking AKTU-affiliated MBA with total fees under INR 2 lakhs
Looking for a programme with mandatory summer industry internship

✗ Skip if

Seeking roles in banking, finance, or IT management instead of retail
Need IIM pedigree for senior retail roles in luxury or premium brands
Targeting metro-based e-commerce firms with packages above INR 10 LPA
Prefer a large campus in a metro city with strong retail alumni network
Require an internationally accredited or autonomous programme

UMC MBA Retail Management Scholarships 2027

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh
UP Samaj Kalyan Scholarship	As per government norms	Educationally backward students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh

Apply for government scholarships at scholarships.gov.in or scholarship.up.gov.in before the deadline.

Candidates should keep income certificate and community certificate ready before applying.

UMC MBA Retail Management FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA Retail Management at UMC Mathura?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year MBA in Retail Management at Unnati Management College is INR 1,97,986, paid in two annual instalments: INR 99,243 in Year 1 (tuition INR 92,243 and other charges INR 7,000) and INR 98,743 in Year 2. Hostel accommodation is available separately at up to INR 60,000 per year. Fees are governed by AKTU norms and may be revised by the university.

Ques. What subjects does MBA Retail Management cover at UMC?

Ans. The MBA Retail Management programme at UMC covers retail operations management, store planning and visual merchandising, supply chain logistics, consumer behaviour, category management, retail buying, and distribution management. The AKTU curriculum includes a mandatory 8 to 10 week summer internship that gives students practical exposure to retail formats, including supermarkets, fashion retail outlets, FMCG distribution networks, and e-commerce operations.

Ques. What career options are available after MBA Retail Management from UMC?

Ans. MBA Retail Management graduates from UMC can pursue careers as retail store managers, category managers, FMCG sales executives, supply chain executives, and e-commerce operations managers. Major retail chains, FMCG distributors, and logistics companies operating across Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi-NCR corridor are among the primary employers for retail management graduates from AKTU-affiliated colleges in Mathura.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MBA Retail Management at UMC?

Ans. UMC Mathura accepts scores from CUET-PG, CAT, CMAT, and XAT for all MBA specialisations including Retail Management. Candidates register for AKTU MBA Counselling after the exam, where seats are allotted based on rank and preferences. Minimum eligibility is a Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category as per AKTU norms).

Ques. Is UMC Mathura affiliated to a government university?

Ans. Yes, Unnati Management College is affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, the state technical university of Uttar Pradesh, and is approved by AICTE, New Delhi. The MBA degree awarded is an AKTU-recognised degree. UMC has been offering management programmes from its campus in Farah, Mathura, since 2009.

Ques. How does admission work for MBA Retail Management at UMC via AKTU Counselling?

Ans. Candidates appear in CUET-PG, CAT, CMAT, or XAT and obtain the scorecard. After results, they register for AKTU MBA Counselling on the AKTU portal, list UMC Mathura with MBA Retail Management as a preference, and await seat allotment. Allotted candidates report to the college for document verification and pay the fees to confirm admission. The 2027-28 academic session is expected to begin in July 2027.