Maharaja Institute of Technology Thandavapura (MITT) offers a two-year, full-time MBA with 60 seats. It is affiliated to VTU Belagavi and approved by AICTE. You study over four semesters and pick one of three dual specialisations: Finance with Marketing, HR with Finance, or Marketing with HR. The college holds a QS I-GAUGE Gold rating and gives free hostel rooms on campus. For a KEA seat, the full fee without hostel is INR 1.27 Lakhs. You get the seat through the Karnataka PGCET and KEA counselling. In round 1 of 2026 the General seat closed at rank 17,868. The Class of 2025 PG students had a median pay of INR 3.75 LPA, and 41% of them were placed.
The full fee for a KEA seat is INR 1.27 Lakhs, and INR 1.29 Lakhs if your degree is from outside Karnataka. The tuition fees is INR 1.16 Lakhs, and the college gives hostel rooms free. You pay the tuition fee of INR 57,750 a year at KEA when you take the seat. The VTU fee of INR 11,880 is paid once, in year 1. KEA fixes this tuition fee for private colleges.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.16 Lakhs | INR 57,750 a year, 2 years |
| VTU fees | INR 11,880 | One time, in year 1 |
| Extra VTU fee, degree from outside Karnataka | INR 1,800 | One time, only if it applies |
| Hostel room | Free | Boys and girls, on campus |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.27 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total, degree from outside Karnataka | INR 1.29 Lakhs | Full course |
Round 1 reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. Round 2 option entry is open from 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026, and the round 2 result is expected in Oct 2026. Classes are expected to start in Nov 2026. If KEA gives you a seat in round 2, pay the fee and report before the last date.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET MBA exam | 14 Jun 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 option entry | 11 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 seat allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 fee payment and reporting, last date | 12 Oct 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 option entry | 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 seat allotment | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Round 2 fee payment and reporting | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
You need a three-year degree with 50% marks in all years. The pass mark is 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 students of Karnataka. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank for a KEA seat. Only Karnataka students can claim category reservation.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Any three-year bachelor's degree |
| Marks | 50% in all years, 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 of Karnataka |
| Entrance exam | Karnataka PGCET rank |
| Reservation | Only for Karnataka students |
You write PGCET, list MITT (code B170) in your KEA choices, pay the fee and report to the college. KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. After each round you pick one of four choices on the portal. If you do not pay the fee and report by the last date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET | Register on the KEA portal and write the MBA paper |
| 2. Enter options | List MITT (code B170) where you want it in your choices |
| 3. Pick a choice | Keep the seat, keep it and wait for a better one, wait, or leave |
| 4. Pay and report | Pay the fee at KEA, download the confirmation slip and report |
The General seat closed at rank 17,868 in round 1 of 2026, and the 3B seat at 19,186. These are KEA round 1 closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. In 2025 the General seat closed at 12,390 in round 1 and 30,630 in the last round, so later rounds went much further.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 17,868 | Round 1, 2026 |
| 2A | 26,049 | Round 1, 2026 |
| 2B | 21,161 | Round 1, 2026 |
| 3A | 20,861 | Round 1, 2026 |
| 3B | 19,186 | Round 1, 2026 |
| Category-1 | 26,291 | Round 1, 2026 |
| ST | 24,560 | Round 1, 2026 |
| General, Kalyana Karnataka | 24,517 | Round 1, 2026 |
| General | 12,390 | Round 1, 2025 |
| General | 30,630 | Last round, 2025 |
The Class of 2025 PG students had a median pay of INR 3.75 LPA, and 46 of 112 were placed. That is 41% of the batch, and it covers the MBA and MCA together. In the Class of 2024, the first MBA batch, 15 of 59 were placed at a median of INR 4 LPA. Process, sales, banking and HR jobs made up most offers.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, all PG | INR 3.75 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Students placed, all PG | 46 of 112, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay, MBA batch | INR 4 LPA, Class of 2024 |
| Students placed, MBA batch | 15 of 59, Class of 2024 |
| Recruiters | Infosys BPM, Gallagher, Carelon Global Solutions, Muthoot Finance, Bharti Airtel, TCS, Accenture, IndusInd Bank |
Three state schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course. The post-matric scholarship for SC and ST students gives the most. Each one needs a Karnataka caste certificate and an income certificate in your name. The college also gives a 50% tuition fee waiver to the topper of every class.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Post-matric scholarship for SC and ST | SC or ST of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.50 Lakhs | INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course |
| KEA fee exemption, 50% | SC or ST of Karnataka, family income INR 2.50 Lakhs to INR 10.00 Lakhs | INR 57,750 over the course |
| KEA fee exemption, Category-1 | Category-1 of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.50 Lakhs | INR 40,000 over the course |
| Topper waiver | The topper of every class | 50% of the tuition fee |
The college holds a QS I-GAUGE Gold rating for academic quality. It filed NIRF data in 2026 but is not in the ranked list. The NBA has accredited its B.E. courses, not the MBA. A rating shows quality checks, while a rank compares colleges.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| QS I-GAUGE | Current | Gold rating |
| NIRF | 2026 | Data filed, not ranked |
| NBA | Current | B.E. courses only |
The MBA has 60 seats, and KEA filled 29 of them in round 1 of 2026. Of those, 27 are Rest of Karnataka seats and 2 are Kalyana Karnataka seats. The college fills the remaining seats itself.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| KEA, Rest of Karnataka | 27 |
| KEA, Kalyana Karnataka | 2 |
| KEA seats in all | 29 |
| Total intake | 60 |
Year 1 covers core management subjects, and year 2 covers your two specialisations. You pick one of three pairs: Finance with Marketing, HR with Finance, or Marketing with HR. The course also has internship and project work.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Core management subjects, industry visits and guest talks |
| Year 2 | Your two specialisations, internship and project work |
Hostel rooms are free for boys and girls, as the college prospectus says. The campus is on the Mysore to Ooty road in Nanjangud taluk. College buses come from Mysuru, Nanjangud, Chamarajanagar and nearby towns.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel room | Free for boys and girls, on campus |
| Campus | Thandavapura, Nanjangud taluk, Mysuru district |
| Buses | From Mysuru, Nanjangud, Chamarajanagar, T. Narasipura and other towns |
This course suits students from around Mysuru who want a low fee MBA and an office, sales or banking job.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost of a KEA seat, not one year. Hostel rooms are free. Turn on the toggle if your degree is from outside Karnataka.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 fee order and the VTU PG fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use KEA round 1 closing ranks for 2026 and the 2025 last round close.
Round 1 is the safe number. The 2025 General seat moved from 12,390 to 30,630 by the last round, and every category can take a General seat. Round 1 had no SC close here.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.
Tap a college to see it next to MITT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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