29 Sep, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Round 1 Final Allotment 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting is Oct 3 & 5, 2026, respectively. Read News.
29 Sep, 2026 Surana College Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 MBA Cutoff 2026 in the GM Category is 27062. For the category-wise cutoff, check here.
Surana College offers a two-year, full-time MBA Marketing course at its Kengeri campus. The MBA is an autonomous programme under Bangalore University and is approved by AICTE and the Government of Karnataka. The college has NAAC A+ accreditation, started MBA teaching in 1999 and has 240 seats. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.85 Lakhs. You get a seat through Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CMAT or CAT. The PGCET General seat closed near rank 23,578 in round 1 of 2026. The latest MBA records show average pay around INR 3.5 LPA, 100% placement help and 150+ recruiters.
The full course costs INR 2.85 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.85 Lakhs with hostel and living. The tuition fee is INR 2.85 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The college fee is lower than many private MBA seats in Bengaluru. Hostel or PG cost is separate.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.85 Lakhs | INR 71,250 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Hostel and living | INR 3 Lakhs | INR 1.50 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.85 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.85 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2027 calendar starts with PGCET form work in Mar 2027 and classes start in Nov 2027. The form, exam, result, option entry, allotment, fee payment, reporting and classes are all tentative until KEA posts the notice. Keep papers ready before option entry.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET notification and form | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET form, last date to apply | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET admit card | May 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET result and rank | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry and mock allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and admission order | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2027 | Tentative |
You need graduation with 50% marks; SC, ST and PwD students need 45%. You also need a valid Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CMAT or CAT score. The college checks marks and exam proof before it confirms admission.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Graduation in any stream |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CMAT or CAT |
| Mode | Full-time course at Kengeri campus |
KEA allots PGCET seats through option entry and round allotment. You choose Surana College, check the allotment result, pay the fee and report with documents. If you miss the fee date, you lose the allotted seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write the exam | Take Karnataka PGCET or another accepted management test |
| 2. Fill choices | Choose Surana College in KEA option entry or apply to the college |
| 3. Check allotment | Download the seat result and admission order |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay by the date KEA or the college gives |
| 5. Report | Bring marks cards, exam score and identity papers |
The General seat closed near rank 23,578 and the wider category range went up to 30,833 in 2026. These are Karnataka PGCET round 1 MBA closing ranks. A better rank gives safer choice order in KEA counselling.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 23,578 | Round 1, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 26,000 | Round 1, 2026 |
| SC | 30,833 | Round 1, 2026 |
| ST | 30,833 | Round 1, 2026 |
| EWS | 24,500 | Round 1, 2026 |
The MBA records show average pay around INR 3.5 LPA and 100% placement help. The college lists 150+ recruiters across its placement work. ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, LSEG, Accenture and Micro Labs fit marketing, finance and research roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.5 LPA |
| Placement help | 100% |
| Recruiters | 150+ recruiters listed by the college |
| Known roles | Marketing, sales, finance and research roles |
| Recruiter examples | ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, LSEG, Accenture, Micro Labs |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The SC and ST post-matric scheme gives the biggest support. State and central schemes need income proof, category proof and renewal papers.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SC and ST post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, high school merit | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
The table lists NAAC A+, AICTE approval and autonomous status from 2021. NAAC grades the college, AICTE approves the MBA and autonomy lets the college set course papers under Bangalore University.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
| AICTE | 2026 | Approved MBA |
| Autonomous status | 2021 | Under UGC norms |
Four semesters cover core management first and marketing papers later. The table shows marketing value, B2B marketing, digital media, internship and dissertation work. Choose Marketing if these papers match the jobs you want.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Management basics, accounting, economics and business law |
| Semester 2 | Marketing for customer value and research methods |
| Semester 3 | B2B marketing, marketing metrics and digital media |
| Semester 4 | Internship, dissertation and final marketing electives |
Kengeri campus is in Bengaluru and the living estimate adds INR 3 Lakhs over two years. The college does not publish a fixed MBA hostel total on the page used here. Check room and food cost before you pay.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Kengeri, Bengaluru |
| Living estimate | INR 3 Lakhs over 2 years |
| Hostel note | Confirm room and food cost with the college |
| City | Bengaluru gives access to sales, finance and research firms |
This course suits students who want marketing, sales or brand roles in Bengaluru and can use KEA or college admission.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: KEA PGCET portal and Surana MBA page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Source: Surana College fee page and KEA fee details. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use published Karnataka PGCET MBA closing ranks.
Use the Round 1 close as the safer number. Later rounds can move, but the fee date comes fast after allotment.
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