Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) offers a two-year, full-time MBA at its Belagavi campus, Jnana Sangama. The course has four semesters and 60 seats. VTU is a Karnataka state university, placed #50 among state public universities in NIRF 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, and INR 2.97 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a KEA seat through the Karnataka PGCET MBA exam and KEA counselling. The last General rank that got a seat in 2025 was 30,078. The latest batch averaged INR 3.73 LPA, and over 60% of the batch gets placed each year.
VTU MBA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 2.97 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs for the two years. You pay INR 88,500 a year, so the fee comes in two parts. Hostel and mess add INR 1.20 Lakhs if you take a room. The hostel fee is the last published figure and can change.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 1.77 Lakhs
INR 88,500 a year, 2 years
Hostel and mess
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 60,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 2.97 Lakhs
Full course
VTU MBA Admission Dates
KEA claim slip and option entry are open till 15 Sep 2026. The PGCET result came out on 19 Aug 2026. Round 1 seat allotment is expected in Oct 2026 and classes in Nov 2026. The 2025 batch started classes on 3 Nov 2025, so keep your papers ready.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply
23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET admit card
7 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET MBA exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Claim slip and option entry on KEA
10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Confirmed
Mock allotment
Sep 2026
Tentative
Round 1 seat allotment
Oct 2026
Tentative
Seat fee payment, last date
Oct 2026
Tentative
Reporting and document check at VTU
Oct 2026
Tentative
Round 2 seat allotment
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Nov 2026
Tentative
VTU MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 students. You also need a Karnataka PGCET MBA rank for a KEA seat. If your degree marks are below this, you cannot take the seat.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Degree marks
50%, or 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1
Exam
Karnataka PGCET MBA rank
Course length
2 years, full time
VTU MBA Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your PGCET rank and the options you save. You fill options, take the allotment, pay the seat fee and report at VTU. If you do not pay the fee by the KEA date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write PGCET
Sit for the MBA paper in June
2. Enter options on KEA
Download the claim slip and list VTU MBA in your options
3. Take the allotment
Pick a choice after each round and pay the seat fee
4. Report at VTU
Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter
VTU MBA Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 30,078 in 2025. This is a Karnataka PGCET MBA rank for a KEA seat. KEA sets a separate closing rank for each category, so check the KEA list for yours.
Category
Closing rank
Year
General
30,078
2025
Reserved categories
See the KEA cutoff list
2025
VTU MBA Placements
The latest MBA batch averaged INR 3.73 LPA. The highest offer was INR 18 LPA and over 60% of the batch gets placed each year. The Central Placement Cell brings recruiters such as KPMG, Infosys and Microsoft. You can sit for campus drives after the first year.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 3.73 LPA
Highest offer
INR 18 LPA
Lowest offer
INR 3.25 LPA
Batch placed
Over 60%
Recruiters
KPMG, Infosys and Microsoft
VTU MBA Scholarships
The SC and ST post-matric scholarship gives the most, as it pays back the full fee of INR 1.77 Lakhs. The backward classes fee help gives up to INR 60,000 over the course. Both need an income paper, and you apply on the State Scholarship Portal (SSP).
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
SC and ST post-matric scholarship
SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1.77 Lakhs over the course
Backward classes fee help
Category 1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, or 2A, 3A and 3B up to INR 1 Lakh family income
Up to INR 60,000 over the course
VTU MBA Ranking
NIRF 2025 placed VTU at #50 among state public universities. In the NIRF university list it sits in the 101 to 150 group. NIRF ranks on teaching, research, graduate jobs and outreach data that the university sends every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or group
NIRF State Public Universities
2025
#50
NIRF Universities
2025
101 to 150
NIRF Engineering
2025
151 to 200
VTU MBA Course Structure
The 2025 batch started semester 1 on 3 Nov 2025 and its last class day was 26 Feb 2026. Theory exams were from 7 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026. Semester 2 started on 23 Mar 2026, and the course has four semesters.
Stage
Date
Semester 1 classes start
3 Nov 2025
Last class day
26 Feb 2026
Theory exams
7 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026
Semester 2 starts
23 Mar 2026
Should you pick MBA at VTU?
This course suits students who want a low-fee government MBA and can study in Belagavi for two years.
Pick it if:
You want a low-fee government MBA: the full fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs, and the average pay of INR 3.73 LPA covers it within a year.
You want known recruiters on campus: KPMG, Infosys and Microsoft have hired through the university's Central Placement Cell.
Your PGCET rank is better than 30,078: that was the last General rank in 2025, so list VTU MBA near the top of your options.
You want a small batch: the course has 60 seats, so faculty and the placement cell deal with a small group.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a top offer: the highest offer was INR 18 LPA, but the average is INR 3.73 LPA, so most students earn far less.
You want metro internships every week: Belagavi is a smaller city than Bengaluru, so most company visits mean travel.
You may miss the KEA option entry: the window closes on 15 Sep 2026, and without saved options you get no seat in Round 1.
You want to start classes by August: the 2025 batch started classes on 3 Nov 2025, well after most private B-schools.
Counsellor's advice
If KEA gives you this seat in Round 1, take it and pay the fee by the KEA date. If your rank is well past 30,078, keep a second college in your options.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree: Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
Degree marks: 50% in the degree for General students.
Relaxed marks: 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 students.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET MBA rank for a KEA seat.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) holds the MBA paper in June.
Enter options: Download the claim slip and save VTU MBA in your KEA options.
Pick a choice: After each round, choose to keep the seat, keep it and wait, or leave it.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Report at VTU: Bring original mark sheets for the document check.
MBA Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026. The form fee was due by 5 May 2026.
Over
7 Jun 2026
PGCET admit card
The admit card came out a week before the exam.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET MBA exam
The MBA paper was held from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your rank decides which KEA seats you can get.
Confirmed
10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Claim slip and option entry on KEA
Save your options by 15 Sep 2026 or you get no seat in Round 1.
Tentative
Sep 2026
Mock allotment
A trial result so you can change your options.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 1 seat allotment
In 2025 this came out on 4 Oct 2025.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the KEA date.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Reporting and document check at VTU
Bring your original mark sheets and the allotment letter.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 seat allotment
Only for seats left after Round 1.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The 2025 batch started classes on 3 Nov 2025.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration
Expected in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually five weeks later.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET MBA exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected about two months after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Claim slip and option entry on KEA
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
Expected about three weeks after option entry.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat fee payment, last date
Expected within a few days of the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check at VTU
Expected soon after the fee date.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week of the month.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and the VTU PG academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
VTU MBA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 88,500 a year
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 60,000 a year, last published figure
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.77 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.97 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 2,984
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
211%
average first-year pay INR 3.73 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,008
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
126%
average first-year pay INR 3.73 LPA vs the full fee
Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.
Will your rank get you a seat at VTU?
Pick your PGCET rank and category. The number is the last General rank that got a KEA seat in 2025.
Your PGCET rank
Category
30,078 or better · General
Yes, you are in range. A General rank this good got a KEA seat in 2025. Keep VTU MBA high in your options.
30,078 or better · Reserved
Yes, you are in range. Your rank beats the 2025 General close, and reserved students also compete for General seats.
Worse than 30,078 · General
Not on the 2025 close. A later round may still help, so keep safer colleges in your options too.
Worse than 30,078 · Reserved
KEA sets a separate close for each category. Check your category in the KEA cutoff list before you save options.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 30,078 close is last year's number. A new set of ranks and seats can move it, so treat it as a guide, not a promise.
VTU MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who can get the scheme.
SC and ST post-matric scholarship
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Social Welfare and Tribal Welfare departments, through SSP
Pays back the tuition fee each year while you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on SSP after admission
Not eligible on your answers
Backward classes fee help
INR 60,000
Backward Classes Welfare Department, through SSP
Gives up to INR 30,000 a year towards the fee.
Who qualifies: Category 1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, or 2A, 3A and 3B up to INR 1 LakhApply on SSP after admission
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 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 60,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.17 Lakhs
VTU MBA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to VTU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Compare with
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Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belagavi
Compared with
Kousali Institute of Management Studies, Karnatak University
Dharwad
Compared with
Kuvempu University
Shivamogga
Compared with
Rani Channamma University
Belagavi
Compared with
BN Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences, University of Mysore
Mysuru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.77 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 81,900
INR 95,100 less
INR 1.32 Lakhs
INR 45,000 less
INR 56,940
INR 1.20 Lakhs less, tuition only
INR 1.16 Lakhs
INR 61,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3.73 LPA
latest batch
INR 2.4 LPA
INR 1.33 LPA less, median pay
INR 2.4 LPA
INR 1.33 LPA less, Class of 2022
Not published
Not published
Highest offerlatest published
INR 18 LPA
latest batch
Not published
INR 3 LPA
INR 15 LPA less, Class of 2022
INR 26 LPA
INR 8 LPA more, 2024
INR 6 LPA
INR 12 LPA less
Closing rankPGCET MBA, General
30,078
2025
35,223
5,145 places easier, 2024
Not published
Not published
Not published
SeatsMBA intake
60
all seats
60
Same
120
60 more
Not published
Not published
In short
KIMS Dharwad costs much less and its 2024 closing rank was easier, but its pay figure sits lower. If VTU gives you a seat, take VTU; if your rank misses it, keep KIMS Dharwad next in your options.
In short
Kuvempu University charges less and has twice the seats, but its published pay is lower. If pay matters more than fee, keep VTU above Kuvempu University in your options.
In short
Rani Channamma University is in the same city and its tuition fee is much lower. If fee is your main worry, list it too; if you want the bigger recruiter list, keep VTU first.
In short
BIMS Mysuru costs less, but its highest offer is far below VTU's. If you can study in Mysuru and want the lower fee, list BIMS Mysuru below VTU in your options.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on VTU MBA
Short answers to what students ask before they apply.
How do I get admission to the MBA at VTU?▾
Write the Karnataka PGCET MBA paper and save VTU MBA in your KEA options. KEA allots the seat on your rank. Then pay the seat fee and report at VTU with your papers.
What is the full fee for the MBA?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.97 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above.
What PGCET rank do I need for a General seat?▾
The last General rank that got a KEA seat in 2025 was 30,078. Use the rank checker above to see what it means for your category.
When do MBA classes start?▾
The 2025 batch started classes on 3 Nov 2025. Classes for the 2026 batch are expected in Nov 2026, after the KEA rounds.
What pay can I expect after the MBA?▾
The latest batch averaged INR 3.73 LPA and the highest offer was INR 18 LPA. Most students earn close to the average, not the top offer.
Which scholarships can cut this fee?▾
SC and ST students with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs can get the fee paid back. Backward classes students can get up to INR 60,000. The calculator above shows your total.
What marks do I need in my degree?▾
You need 50% in your bachelor's degree. Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 students need 45%.
Admission to the college is determined by the Karnataka CET and PGCET exams, with no management seats available. A rank of 343 in the PGCET enabled the reviewer to secure an MBA government seat in the first round. The faculty, mostly holding or pursuing PhDs, ensure an excellent faculty-student ratio and are committed to resolving doubts effectively. The teaching method involves practical learning via assignments, projects, and seminars, with a pass rate of over 85%.
The annual cost of education is about 100,000 INR, covering tuition (8,500 INR), hostel (45,000 INR), and other expenses. Scholarships and fee reimbursements are available, especially for SC/ST students who also receive a free laptop. Placement drives are conducted annually, featuring companies like KPMG, Infosys, and Microsoft, with the highest salary package reaching 18 lakh INR and the lowest at 3.25 lakh INR. Over 60% of students secure placements each year, becoming eligible after the first year, and often engage in off-campus drives.
Mandatory internships occur twice, with a one-month stint after the first year and a two-month main internship after the third semester. The university provides extensive scholarships, including fee refunds with income certificates and substantial benefits for SC/ST students. Management quota students face higher fees, ranging from 110,000 to 174,000 INR, compared to government quota fees starting at 11,000 INR. The university boasts a reported 100% placement rate for senior students.
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VTU: 1 Answered Question
How are ranks and gold medals awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University VTU for a B.E. course What should we do to achieve them?
Meenu SinghalStudied B.E. Mechanical Engineering,Visvesvaraya Technological University (2017)
My friend graduated from Visvesvaraya Technological University with a gold medal. She ranked amongst the top ten students with the highest aggregate in CS.
It is calculated by the average of total marks of the last four semesters. A Gold medal becomes a dream if you fail in any of the subjects.
There are 2 types of Gold medals are of two types:
Merit Gold medal is given to those with the highest aggregate in their major/branch.
Endowment Gold medals are sponsored in different categories like for bright students of different categories and gender-based distribution.
Getting a gold medal is not impossible. Follow 2-3 additional books, study throughout the year and understand the core engineering and mathematical concepts. Internal assessments should be taken seriously as well. Be clear in your intentions and don't budge because there'll be distractions, but you can make your mark if you will it.
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