The MBA Finance at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, Karnataka, is a two-year full-time postgraduate management programme at a NAAC A++ accredited state government university. The curriculum covers corporate finance, financial analysis, investment banking, risk management, capital markets, financial modelling, and banking operations, spanning four semesters with project work and industry interaction. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, and CMAT.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the MBA Finance at VTU Belagavi for 2026-27 are through K. PGCET, KMAT, and CMAT; apply at kea.kar.nic.in or vtu.ac.in.
Key Points
- VTU MBA Finance is a NAAC A++ government university two-year management programme at Belagavi campus.
- Curriculum covers corporate finance, business analytics, and strategic management across four semesters.
- Total fees: INR 1,77,000 for the two-year programme; admission through K. PGCET, KMAT, or CMAT.
- Eligibility: any bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with minimum 50 percent marks.
- Career paths: financial analyst, investment banker, risk manager, and related management roles.
VTU Belagavi MBA Finance Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Year 1 Fee | INR 88,500 |
| Year 2 Fee | INR 88,500 |
| Total Fees (2 Years) | INR 1,77,000 |
- Total fee: INR 1,77,000 for 2 years (2025-26 norms).
- Management quota fees may differ; verify at vtu.ac.in.
- Hostel and mess charges are separate.
VTU Belagavi MBA Finance Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| CMAT 2026 Exam | Jan 25, 2026 |
| KMAT 2026 Session 2 Exam | May 31, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 Registration End | April 8, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 Exam (MBA) | June 14, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEA MBA Counselling | After K. PGCET result; check kea.kar.nic.in |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| CMAT 2026 | November 24, 2025 | Jan 25, 2026 | February 13, 2026 |
| KMAT 2026 S2 | May 11, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
| K. PGCET 2026 | April 8, 2026 | June 14, 2026 | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
- K. PGCET MBA: register at kea.kar.nic.in by April 2026.
- KMAT and CMAT scores also accepted for government quota seats.
- Management quota: apply at vtu.ac.in after KEA counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks (45 percent for Karnataka SC/ST/Category-1 candidates).
- A valid score in Karnataka PGCET (MBA paper), KMAT, or CMAT is required for government quota seats. Management quota applicants may apply directly at vtu.ac.in; eligibility conditions and seat availability apply.
Admission Process
- Appear in Karnataka PGCET (MBA paper) conducted by KEA, or obtain valid KMAT or CMAT scores; check kea.kar.nic.in for schedules.
- Register at kea.kar.nic.in for KEA PG MBA Counselling; select VTU Belagavi in your preference list.
- Upon seat allotment, report to VTU with graduation mark sheets, PGCET/KMAT/CMAT scorecard, and KEA allotment letter.
- For management quota, apply directly at vtu.ac.in after government counselling rounds.
✓ Opt for this if
- Karnataka students seeking affordable government university MBA
- Students targeting banking or corporate finance careers
- Engineers pivoting to finance management roles
- Students wanting PGCET/KMAT-based admission path
✗ Skip if
- Students needing Tier-1 MBA brand for top finance jobs
- Candidates targeting IIM or top-10 B-school placements
- Students seeking pan-India placement outside Karnataka
VTU Belagavi MBA Finance Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Karnataka Government ePass Scholarship | Up to INR 30,000 per year | SC/ST/OBC/EWS Karnataka domicile; apply at karepass.cgg.gov.in |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | As per scheme norms | Merit-based; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission |
| VTU Merit Scholarship | As per institute norms | Contact VTU MBA department at vtu.ac.in |
- Karnataka ePass (SC/ST/OBC/EWS): apply at karepass.cgg.gov.in.
- NSP central schemes apply; check scholarships.gov.in.
- Education loans available; contact VTU finance office.
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