Surana College Bangalore MBA Marketing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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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.

Total fees
INR 2.85 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.5 LPA
latest MBA records
Cutoff
23,578
PGCET Round 1, GM 2026
Placement rate
100%
placement help claimed

About Surana College MBA Marketing

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.

Surana College MBA Marketing Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.85 LakhsINR 71,250 a semester, 4 semesters
Hostel and livingINR 3 LakhsINR 1.50 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 2.85 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 5.85 LakhsFull course

Surana College MBA Marketing Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
PGCET notification and formMar 2027Tentative
PGCET form, last date to applyApr 2027Tentative
PGCET admit cardMay 2027Tentative
PGCET examMay 2027Tentative
PGCET result and rankJul 2027Tentative
KEA option entry and mock allotmentSep 2027Tentative
Round 1 allotmentSep 2027Tentative
Fee payment and admission orderOct 2027Tentative
Reporting and document checkOct 2027Tentative
Classes startNov 2027Tentative

Surana College MBA Marketing Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeGraduation in any stream
Marks50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamKarnataka PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CMAT or CAT
ModeFull-time course at Kengeri campus

Surana College MBA Marketing Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Write the examTake Karnataka PGCET or another accepted management test
2. Fill choicesChoose Surana College in KEA option entry or apply to the college
3. Check allotmentDownload the seat result and admission order
4. Pay the feePay by the date KEA or the college gives
5. ReportBring marks cards, exam score and identity papers

Surana College MBA Marketing Cutoff

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.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General23,578Round 1, 2026
OBC-NCL26,000Round 1, 2026
SC30,833Round 1, 2026
ST30,833Round 1, 2026
EWS24,500Round 1, 2026

Surana College MBA Marketing Placements

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.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3.5 LPA
Placement help100%
Recruiters150+ recruiters listed by the college
Known rolesMarketing, sales, finance and research roles
Recruiter examplesICICI Bank, Axis Bank, LSEG, Accenture, Micro Labs

Surana College MBA Marketing Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
SC and ST post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, high school meritINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

Surana College MBA Marketing Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2024A+
AICTE2026Approved MBA
Autonomous status2021Under UGC norms

Surana College MBA Marketing Course Structure

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.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Management basics, accounting, economics and business law
Semester 2Marketing for customer value and research methods
Semester 3B2B marketing, marketing metrics and digital media
Semester 4Internship, dissertation and final marketing electives

Surana College MBA Marketing Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
CampusKengeri, Bengaluru
Living estimateINR 3 Lakhs over 2 years
Hostel noteConfirm room and food cost with the college
CityBengaluru gives access to sales, finance and research firms

Should you pick MBA Marketing at Surana College?

This course suits students who want marketing, sales or brand roles in Bengaluru and can use KEA or college admission.

Pick it if:
You want marketing roles: Micro Labs, ICICI Bank and LSEG appear in Surana records, so sales and research roles fit this course.
You want skill add ons: the MBA adds Tableau, advanced Excel and pharma marketing courses, so build a portfolio from semester one.
Your PGCET rank is near Surana: keep it high in KEA choices and do not miss the fee date.
You want lower fee risk: INR 2.85 Lakhs is much lower than the average pay used in the ROI tile.
Skip it if:
You want only campus hostel life: the MBA is at Kengeri, so check room cost before you pay.
You dislike sales work: Marketing has brand, retail and field tasks, so Finance or HR may fit you better.
You count on one large offer: average pay is INR 3.5 LPA, so plan for steady first jobs.
You will wait for late rounds: round 1 already closed near rank 23,578, so keep backup choices ready.
Counsellor's advice
If you want marketing roles in Bengaluru and clear the cutoff range, take it. If money is tight, confirm fee and scholarship papers before paying.
MBA Marketing Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 50% in any degree. SC, ST and PwD students need 45%.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CMAT or CAT score is accepted.
Course mode: Full-time MBA at Kengeri campus under Bangalore University.
Seat route: KEA counselling seats use Karnataka PGCET rank and college choice order.
MBA Marketing Admission Process▾
Write an exam: Take Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CMAT or CAT.
Fill choices: For PGCET seats, use KEA option entry and add Surana College.
Check allotment: Download the round result, admission order and fee challan.
Pay the fee: Pay by the date given or you lose the allotted seat.
Report on campus: Bring degree marks cards, scorecard, identity proof and category papers.

MBA Marketing Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET notification and form
KEA is expected to open the form in this month.
Tentative
Apr 2027
PGCET form, last date to apply
Submit the form before the last date named by KEA.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET admit card
Download it before the exam day.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET exam
The rank from this exam is used for KEA MBA seats.
Tentative
Jul 2027
PGCET result and rank
Your rank decides the choices you should keep high.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry and mock allotment
Add Surana College and change choices after the mock result.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Check if your rank gets this MBA seat.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Fee payment and admission order
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date KEA gives.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original degree papers, scorecard and identity proof.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
MBA classes are expected after reporting ends.

Source: KEA PGCET portal and Surana MBA page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Surana College MBA Marketing Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 71,250 a semester
INR 2.85 Lakhs
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per year × 2, INR 1.50 Lakhs a year
INR 3 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.85 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.85 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 4,805
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
123%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,863
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
60%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Surana College fee page and KEA fee details. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your PGCET rank get you MBA Marketing at Surana College?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use published Karnataka PGCET MBA closing ranks.

Category
Quota
General · Rest of Karnataka
19,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
19,001 to 23,578: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 23,578: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
General · Hyderabad Karnataka
25,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
25,001 to 30,833: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 30,833: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
OBC-NCL · Rest of Karnataka
20,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
20,801 to 26,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 26,000: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
OBC-NCL · Hyderabad Karnataka
24,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
24,601 to 30,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 30,000: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
SC · Rest of Karnataka
24,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
24,701 to 30,833: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 30,833: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
SC · Hyderabad Karnataka
24,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
24,701 to 30,833: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 30,833: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
ST · Rest of Karnataka
24,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
24,701 to 30,833: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 30,833: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
ST · Hyderabad Karnataka
24,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
24,701 to 30,833: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 30,833: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
EWS · Rest of Karnataka
19,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
19,601 to 24,500: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 24,500: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
EWS · Hyderabad Karnataka
23,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this MBA high on your list.
23,001 to 28,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep papers ready.
Worse than 28,000: not this year. Try the next round and keep another choice ready.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the Round 1 close as the safer number. Later rounds can move, but the fee date comes fast after allotment.

Surana College MBA Marketing Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

These cards stay hidden until you open this reveal.

SC and ST post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Government of Karnataka
Fee support for SC and ST students with income below the state limit.
Who qualifies: SC/ST and income below INR 2.5 LakhsApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
National Scholarship Portal
A merit scheme for students with family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year.
Who qualifies: income up to INR 8 LakhsApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
College or state route
A tuition fee waiver for EWS students, checked against certificate and income proof.
Who qualifies: EWS and income up to INR 8 LakhsApply by admission
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Government of Karnataka
Fee help for OBC-NCL students who meet the state income rule.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL and income below INR 2.5 LakhsApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.45 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.85 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.45 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 45,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 95,000

Surana College MBA Marketing vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Surana College. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.85 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 2.43 Lakhs
INR 42,000 less
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 35,000 more
INR 3 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 3.5 LPA
latest MBA records
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 3.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
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INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 3 LPA more
Placement rateshare claimed or placed
100%
placement help claimed
100%
Same placement
100%
Same placement
100%
Same placement
100%
Same placement
90%
10 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
23,578
Round 1, 2026
26,586
3,008 places easier
26,586
3,008 places easier
17,667
5,911 places tougher
4,626
18,952 places tougher
4,290
19,288 places tougher
SeatsMBA intake
240
MBA sanctioned intake
540
300 more
180
60 fewer
120
120 fewer
120
120 fewer
240
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
123%
on INR 3.5 LPA
132%
9 points higher
97%
26 points lower
100%
23 points lower
107%
16 points lower
66%
57 points lower
In short
T John costs less and has more seats, but Surana pays a little more on average. If you clear both, choose by fee; if you want a smaller MBA batch, choose Surana.
In short
Oxford is easier on cutoff, but Surana costs less and pays a little more on average. If your rank clears both, keep Surana above it for lower fee risk.
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BIMS has a tougher cutoff and fewer seats, while Surana costs a little less. If Surana allots you a seat, take it unless you need the smaller class.
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RNS costs a little less, but its cutoff is much tougher and its seat count is lower. If Surana is the seat you get, it is the safer pick.
In short
ABBS pays more on average, but the fee is much higher. If you need lower fee risk, keep Surana higher and use ABBS only when the larger fee is fine.

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

FAQs on Surana College MBA Marketing

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MBA Marketing at Surana College worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want marketing or sales roles and want a lower fee risk. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.85 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 3.5 LPA. Check the EMI tile before you use a loan, then compare the fee with your family budget.
Should I take this course if my PGCET rank is near the cutoff?▾
Take it only if your rank is within the cutoff range for your category. The General round 1 close is near 23,578, so a rank just worse than that needs later rounds. Keep Surana high in KEA choices, but keep a safer option too.
What job can I get after MBA Marketing here?▾
You should expect entry roles in sales, marketing, finance support or research. The page uses INR 3.5 LPA as the average pay figure, and Surana lists recruiters such as ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, LSEG and Micro Labs. Use internships and projects to make your marketing profile stronger.
Who should pick MBA Marketing at Surana College?▾
Pick it if you want a Bengaluru MBA with marketing papers and a fee below INR 3 Lakhs. It suits students who can work on sales tasks, digital media, customer value and business research. If you want a pure finance path, compare the Finance specialisation inside the same MBA before applying.
Who should skip MBA Marketing at Surana College?▾
Skip it if you dislike sales, brand work or field tasks. Marketing papers include customer value, B2B marketing, marketing metrics and digital media, so the work is not only classroom theory. If you want a very high first salary, the average pay figure of INR 3.5 LPA may feel low.
Is Marketing better than Finance for me at Surana College?▾
Choose Marketing if you like customers, brands, sales data and digital campaigns. Choose Finance if you prefer accounts, banking, markets and risk work. The MBA has both areas, but this page is for Marketing, so check the course matrix and ask the department before locking your choice.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
It can be worth it because the fee without hostel is INR 2.85 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 3.5 LPA. That gives a 123% ROI in the fee block. If you add living cost, the ROI drops, so plan rent and food before paying.
Should I wait a year for a better PGCET rank?▾
Wait only if you can improve a lot and your current rank misses the cutoff range. The General close printed here is 23,578, and later movement is never sure. If you already clear the range and the fee works for you, taking the seat is the steadier choice.
How do I get admission to MBA Marketing at Surana College?▾
You can use Karnataka PGCET through KEA counselling or apply with KMAT, MAT, CMAT or CAT. You need graduation with 50% marks. SC, ST and disabled students need 45%. After allotment, pay the fee on time and report with degree papers and score proof.
What is the full fee for MBA Marketing at Surana College?▾
The full course fee without hostel is INR 2.85 Lakhs. If you add hostel and living, the estimate becomes INR 5.85 Lakhs. The fee block above shows both totals, EMI and ROI, so read it before you decide how to pay.
Can I pay the MBA fee in parts?▾
Yes. The fee row breaks the tuition into four semesters, so the amount is not paid all at once. If you need smaller parts, ask the college fee office before the due date. Keep written proof of any payment plan you receive.
Which scholarships can reduce my fee?▾
SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and merit-linked central schemes may reduce the fee if your papers match. The biggest estimate on this page is INR 2 Lakhs, and the calculator shows the net fee after each answer. Keep income, category and bank papers ready before applying.

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