Government First Grade College (GFGC), Davanagere, affiliated to Davangere University, offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) as a two-year full-time postgraduate programme with 60 AICTE-approved seats. The curriculum covers strategic management, financial management, marketing management, human resource management, operations management, business analytics, entrepreneurship development, research methodology, and industry project work across four semesters. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET (K. PGCET), conducted by KEA. The total programme fee is INR 56,940 for two years. Graduates pursue careers as management professional, business analyst, and operations manager.
K. PGCET 2026 for MBA was conducted on June 14, 2026; results are expected by July 8, 2026. College counselling and seat allotment proceed from July to August 2026.
Key Points
- Government First Grade College, Davanagere offers MBA as a two-year full-time PG programme with 60 AICTE-approved seats, affiliated to Davangere University.
- The curriculum covers strategic management, financial management, marketing, HR, operations, business analytics, entrepreneurship, and industry projects.
- Total programme fee is INR 56,940 for two years; highly cost-effective as a government institution.
- Admission is through Karnataka PGCET (K. PGCET); K. PGCET MBA exam was conducted on June 14, 2026; results expected by July 8, 2026.
- Graduates pursue careers as management trainee, business analyst, marketing manager, HR executive, and operations manager across corporate and government organisations.
GFGC Davanagere MBA Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Fee (Year 1) | INR 28,470 |
| Annual Fee (Year 2) | INR 28,470 |
| Total Fees (2-Year Programme) | INR 56,940 |
- Annual fee of INR 28,470 is payable each year for two years; total programme fee is INR 56,940 for the complete two-year duration.
- Fees are as prescribed for AICTE-approved government MBA programmes in Karnataka; hostel and transportation charges are payable separately.
- Candidates are advised to confirm the exact fee structure at the time of admission at gfgc.kar.nic.in/davanagere or at the college admissions office.
GFGC Davanagere MBA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| K. PGCET Registration Opens | March 23, 2026 |
| K. PGCET Registration Deadline | April 8, 2026 |
| K. PGCET MBA Exam Date | June 14, 2026 |
| K. PGCET Result | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| College Counselling and Admission | July to August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| K. PGCET (Karnataka PGCET) | June 14, 2026 | kea.kar.nic.in | Mandatory for all candidates |
- Admission to MBA at Government First Grade College, Davanagere is through Karnataka PGCET (K. PGCET), conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for reserved categories).
- K. PGCET 2026 registration was conducted from March 23 to April 8, 2026; the MBA exam was scheduled on June 14, 2026. Results are expected by July 8, 2026.
- Seat allotment is carried out by KEA; candidates must report for document verification and fee payment after allotment.
- All admission schedules are published on the KEA portal at kea.kar.nic.in; candidates are advised to check regularly for updates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- Candidates must have a valid Karnataka PGCET (K. PGCET) score for MBA; registration and exam details are available at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally; admission is confirmed only after submission of final mark sheets.
- Preference is given to Karnataka domicile candidates as per Karnataka Government reservation norms; Management quota seats are available for eligible candidates.
Admission Process
- Register for K. PGCET 2026 at kea.kar.nic.in and appear for the MBA entrance exam on June 14, 2026.
- After K. PGCET results (expected July 8, 2026), participate in the KEA centralised counselling for MBA seat allotment.
- Select GFGC Davanagere during the KEA option entry process; submit graduation mark sheets, K. PGCET score card, transfer certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), and Aadhaar card.
- Attend document verification at the college after seat allotment; complete fee payment to confirm admission.
- Classes for the 2026-27 MBA batch commence in August 2026.
GFGC Davanagere MBA Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Tuition and maintenance support | SC/ST candidates; income-based; apply via National Scholarship Portal |
| OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | Tuition support | OBC candidates; apply via National Scholarship Portal |
| Minority Scholarship | As per scheme norms | Minority community students; apply via National Scholarship Portal |
| Vidyasiri Scholarship (Karnataka) | Fee reimbursement | Economically backward students from Karnataka; apply through e-pass portal |
- Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST students and OBC Post-Matric Scholarships are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) typically from August to November each year.
- Students may enquire about Vidyasiri and other state scholarships at the college office or through the Karnataka Government e-pass portal.
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