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17 Oct, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Allotment Result 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting is Oct 19 & 23, 2026, respectively. Read News.
17 Oct, 2026 Acharya Institute of Technology Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 MBA Cutoff 2026 in the GM Category is 5435. For the category-wise cutoff, check here.
Acharya Institute of Technology in Bengaluru offers a two-year, full-time MBA with 240 seats under VTU. You pick a dual specialisation from Finance, Marketing, HR and Business Analytics. The college holds NAAC Grade A and AICTE approves the course. A KEA seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs in tuition for the full course, and hostel with food adds INR 2.30 Lakhs. Half the seats come through Karnataka PGCET and KEA counselling. The other half are management seats taken with KMAT, CMAT or MAT. The 2025 KEA rank range was 1,437 to 26,789. In the Class of 2025, 227 of 251 students were placed at a median pay of INR 6 LPA.
AIT Bangalore MBA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.46 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 1.16 Lakhs for a KEA seat. You pay INR 57,750 a year for two years, and KEA fixes this fee. Hostel with food is INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, and you pay it only if you take a room. The college does not publish the management seat fee, so ask for it in writing.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee, KEA seat
INR 1.16 Lakhs
INR 57,750 a year, 2 years
Hostel with food
INR 2.30 Lakhs
INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 3.46 Lakhs
Full course
AIT Bangalore MBA Admission Dates
Round 1 fee payment closed on 7 Oct 2026 and reporting closed on 8 Oct 2026. Round 2 allotment is expected in Oct 2026 and classes in Nov 2026. KEA posts the Round 2 option entry dates on its site. If you miss a fee date, you lose the seat.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply
24 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET MBA exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Option entry (choice filling)
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 final seat allotment
25 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 admission fee, last date
7 Oct 2026
Over
Reporting with original documents
8 Oct 2026
Over
Round 2 seat allotment
Oct 2026
Tentative
Round 3 seat allotment and reporting
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Nov 2026
Tentative
AIT Bangalore MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree with 50%% marks in all years. SC, ST and Category 1 students of Karnataka need 45%%. You also need a PGCET rank for a KEA seat, or a KMAT, CMAT or MAT score for a management seat. If your marks are below the line, a good rank will not get you the seat.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university
Marks
50% in all years, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 of Karnataka
Exam for a KEA seat
Karnataka PGCET rank
Exam for a management seat
KMAT, CMAT or MAT score
AIT Bangalore MBA Admission Process
KEA gives the KEA seats on your PGCET rank and your options. You write PGCET, verify your documents, enter options, take the allotment, pay the fee and report. The college fills the management seats on your KMAT, CMAT or MAT score. If you do not pay by the last date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write PGCET
Register in March or April and sit the exam in June
2. Verify documents
KEA checks your marks cards and caste and income papers
3. Enter options
List this college high if you want it, then check the mock allotment
4. Take the allotment
Accept the seat and pay the fee by the KEA date
5. Report
Bring your original documents to the college on time
AIT Bangalore MBA Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 5,112 in Round 1 and 6,531 in Round 2 of 2025. The final round took General ranks up to 26,789. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats, and most reserved categories closed further down. The college publishes no cutoff for management seats.
Category
Round 1 close
Round 2 close
GM
5,112
6,531
1G
7,340
7,397
2AG
7,332
8,386
2BG
17,362
17,362
3AG
5,661
7,138
3BG
5,397
7,451
SC
18,869
30,541
ST
24,949
28,065
AIT Bangalore MBA Placements
In the Class of 2025, 227 of 251 students were placed, which is 90% of the batch. The median pay was INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 15.4 LPA. The median went up from INR 4 LPA in 2023 and INR 4.3 LPA in 2024. Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Amazon and HDFC Bank are among the recruiters the college names.
Metric
Value
Batch placed
227 of 251, 90%, Class of 2025
Median pay
INR 6 LPA, Class of 2025
Earlier batches
126 of 202 placed at INR 4.3 LPA in 2024, 104 of 158 at INR 4 LPA in 2023
Three state schemes can pay back the full tuition of INR 1.16 Lakhs on a KEA seat. SC and ST students qualify with a family income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs. Category 1 students qualify up to INR 2.50 Lakhs, and Category 2A, 3A and 3B students up to INR 1 Lakh. You apply on the State Scholarship Portal with your caste and income papers.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
SC post-matric scholarship
SC, Karnataka, family income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course
ST post-matric scholarship
ST, Karnataka, family income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course
Backward Classes post-matric scholarship
Category 1 up to INR 2.50 Lakhs, Category 2A, 3A and 3B up to INR 1 Lakh
INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course
AIT Bangalore MBA Ranking
The college holds NAAC Grade A, given in 2025. AICTE approved the MBA for 240 seats in 2025-26, and VTU awards the degree. The college filed its MBA data with NIRF for 2026. NAAC grades the whole college on teaching, research and campus.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2025
Grade A
AICTE approval
2025-26
240 seats
NIRF Management
2026
Data filed by the college
AIT Bangalore MBA Course Structure
Year 1 covers the core subjects of management. In year 2 you take a dual specialisation from six pairs, such as Finance and Marketing or Business Analytics and HR. A 6 to 8 week internship with two mentors is part of the course.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Core management subjects on the VTU syllabus
Year 2
A dual specialisation, one of six pairs
Internship
6 to 8 weeks, with a college mentor and an industry mentor
Extra courses
FinTech, Digital Marketing and HR Analytics
AIT Bangalore MBA Seats and Intake
The MBA has 240 seats. KEA fills half through PGCET and the college fills the other half as management seats. Both halves study in the same batch and sit the same VTU exams.
Quota
Seats
KEA seat, PGCET
120, half the seats
Management seat
120, half the seats
Total
240
AIT Bangalore MBA Hostel and Campus
Hostel with food costs INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, or INR 91,000 without food. The college hostels have single, double and triple rooms, with separate blocks for men and women. The campus is in Soladevanahalli, on the north-west edge of Bengaluru.
Item
Detail
Hostel with food
INR 1.15 Lakhs a year
Hostel without food
INR 91,000 a year
Rooms
Single, double and triple
Campus
Soladevanahalli, north-west Bengaluru
Should you pick MBA at Acharya Institute of Technology?
This course suits students who want a low fee MBA seat through PGCET and can live on the city's edge for two years.
Pick it if:
You want a job in consulting or banking: Deloitte, KPMG, EY, HDFC Bank and ICICI Prudential are on the college's recruiter list for this MBA.
You want a course whose placements are rising: the median pay went from INR 4 LPA in 2023 to INR 6 LPA in 2025.
You have a PGCET rank and a tight budget: a KEA seat costs INR 57,750 a year, so the full tuition is INR 1.16 Lakhs.
You cannot choose between finance and analytics: you can take a dual specialisation, such as Business Analytics with Finance, in the second year.
Skip it if:
You want a top offer: the batch had 251 students, and the median pay of INR 6 LPA is much lower than the top offer.
You will get only a management seat: the college does not publish that fee, so get it in writing before you pay anything.
You want internships in central Bengaluru: the campus is in Soladevanahalli on the city's north-west edge, so daily travel to city offices is long.
You trust older placement figures: only 126 of 202 students were placed in 2024, so look at the newest batch before you join.
Counsellor's advice
If KEA gives you this college in Round 2, pay the fee and report on time. If you only get a management seat, get the fee in writing first.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree: Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
Degree marks: 50% in all years of the degree, languages included.
Relaxed marks: 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 students of Karnataka.
Exam for a KEA seat: A Karnataka PGCET rank. KEA (the state admission body) gives these seats.
Exam for a management seat: A KMAT, CMAT or MAT score. The college fills these seats.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: Register in March or April. The MBA exam was on 14 Jun 2026.
Verify documents: KEA checks your marks cards and your caste and income papers.
Enter options: List this college on the KEA site. A mock allotment shows where you stand.
Check the allotment: KEA puts the seat list on its site. Read the fee date for your seat the same day.
Pay and report: Pay the fee by the KEA date and report with originals, or you lose the seat.
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
24 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
7 Jun 2026
PGCET admit card
The admit card came out a week before the exam.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET MBA exam
Your PGCET rank decides your KEA seat.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank card came out on the KEA site on 19 Aug 2026.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Option entry (choice filling)
Options were locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final seat allotment
KEA put out the Round 1 seat list on 25 Sep 2026.
Over
7 Oct 2026
Round 1 admission fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 7 Oct 2026.
Over
8 Oct 2026
Reporting with original documents
Round 1 students reported to the college by 8 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 2 seat allotment
KEA will post the Round 2 option entry dates on its site.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 3 seat allotment and reporting
Only if seats are left after Round 2.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The first semester starts after the last round.
Tentative
Apr 2027
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in March; the last date is usually in April.
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
Option entry (choice filling)
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
Two or three rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected within two weeks of the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting with original documents
Expected soon after the fee date.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after the last round.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and the college admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Acharya Institute of Technology MBA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost of a KEA seat, not one year. The rows carry the 2025-26 fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel with food.
Tuition fee, KEA seat
Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Add hostel with food
Hostel with food
Per year × 2, INR 1.15 Lakhs a year, Type A room
INR 2.30 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
2 years · KEA tuition, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.46 Lakhs
2 years · KEA tuition + hostel with food
Education loan EMI
INR 1,947
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
519%
median first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,825
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
174%
median first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: AIT mandatory disclosure 2025-26 (KEA fee). Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you an MBA seat at AIT Bangalore?
Pick your KEA category. The cutoff ranges are the 2025 KEA closing ranks for this MBA on Rest of Karnataka seats. GM means General Merit.
Your KEA category
GM · Rest of Karnataka seat
5,112 or better: yes, this rank got a seat in Round 1 of 2025. List this college high in your options.
5,113 to 26,789: almost there. In 2025 these ranks got in only in the final round, so keep this college in your options till the last round.
Over 26,789: not through KEA in 2025. Try a management seat with KMAT, CMAT or MAT.
1G · Rest of Karnataka seat
7,340 or better: yes, this rank got a seat in Round 1 of 2025. List this college high in your options.
7,341 to 7,397: almost there. In 2025 these ranks got in only in Round 2, so keep this college in your options till the last round.
Over 7,397: not through KEA in 2025. Try a management seat with KMAT, CMAT or MAT.
2AG · Rest of Karnataka seat
7,332 or better: yes, this rank got a seat in Round 1 of 2025. List this college high in your options.
7,333 to 8,386: almost there. In 2025 these ranks got in only in Round 2, so keep this college in your options till the last round.
Over 8,386: not through KEA in 2025. Try a management seat with KMAT, CMAT or MAT.
2BG · Rest of Karnataka seat
17,362 or better: yes, this rank got a seat in Round 1 of 2025. List this college high in your options.
Just over 17,362: almost there. A later round may reach it, so keep this college in your options till the last round.
Over 17,362: not through KEA in 2025. Try a management seat with KMAT, CMAT or MAT.
3AG · Rest of Karnataka seat
5,661 or better: yes, this rank got a seat in Round 1 of 2025. List this college high in your options.
5,662 to 7,138: almost there. In 2025 these ranks got in only in Round 2, so keep this college in your options till the last round.
Over 7,138: not through KEA in 2025. Try a management seat with KMAT, CMAT or MAT.
3BG · Rest of Karnataka seat
5,397 or better: yes, this rank got a seat in Round 1 of 2025. List this college high in your options.
5,398 to 7,451: almost there. In 2025 these ranks got in only in Round 2, so keep this college in your options till the last round.
Over 7,451: not through KEA in 2025. Try a management seat with KMAT, CMAT or MAT.
SC · Rest of Karnataka seat
18,869 or better: yes, this rank got a seat in Round 1 of 2025. List this college high in your options.
18,870 to 30,541: almost there. In 2025 these ranks got in only in Round 2, so keep this college in your options till the last round.
Over 30,541: not through KEA in 2025. Try a management seat with KMAT, CMAT or MAT.
ST · Rest of Karnataka seat
24,949 or better: yes, this rank got a seat in Round 1 of 2025. List this college high in your options.
24,950 to 28,065: almost there. In 2025 these ranks got in only in Round 2, so keep this college in your options till the last round.
Over 28,065: not through KEA in 2025. Try a management seat with KMAT, CMAT or MAT.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The General close moved from 5,112 in Round 1 to 26,789 in the final round of 2025. A rank just over the Round 1 close is not lost, so do not leave the counselling early.
Acharya Institute of Technology MBA Scholarship Calculator
For Karnataka students on a KEA seat. 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 qualifies. Your category or income does not match it.
SC post-matric scholarship
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Social Welfare Department, Karnataka
Pays back the full KEA tuition fee for both years if you pass each year.
Who qualifies: SC, Karnataka, income up to INR 2.5 LakhsApply on the SSP after you join
Not eligible on your answers
ST post-matric scholarship
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Tribal Welfare Department, Karnataka
Pays back the full KEA tuition fee for both years if you pass each year.
Who qualifies: ST, Karnataka, income up to INR 2.5 LakhsApply on the SSP after you join
Not eligible on your answers
Backward Classes post-matric scholarship
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Karnataka
Pays back the full KEA tuition fee for both years if you pass each year.
Who qualifies: Category 1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, 2A, 3A or 3B up to INR 1 LakhApply on the SSP after you join
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 1.16 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Acharya Institute of Technology MBA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to AIT Bangalore. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Acharya Institute of Technology
Soladevanahalli, Bengaluru
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CMR Institute of Technology
Kundalahalli, Bengaluru
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Channasandra, Bengaluru
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K R Puram, Bengaluru
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Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
Hunasamaranahalli, Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, KEA seat, no hostel
INR 1.16 Lakhs
KEA tuition
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
Median paylatest batch, NIRF data
INR 6 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 6 LPA
Same pay
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
Class of 2025
84%
6 points lower
72%
18 points lower
46%
44 points lower
39%
51 points lower
Closing rankPGCET General, final round
26,789
2025
22,694
4,095 places tougher
30,271
3,482 places easier
13,169
13,620 places tougher
30,476
3,687 places easier, Round 2, 2025
SeatsMBA intake
240
KEA and management
120
120 fewer
240
Same
120
120 fewer
120
120 fewer
In short
CMR Institute of Technology has the same fee and the same median pay, but half the seats and a tougher closing rank. If your rank clears both, choose on location; if it clears only AIT Bangalore, take this seat.
In short
RNS Institute of Technology has the same fee and seats and an easier closing rank, but a lower median pay and placement rate. If your rank clears AIT Bangalore, take this seat and keep RNS Institute of Technology below it as the safer option.
In short
Cambridge Institute of Technology is harder to get into, but its median pay and placement rate are both lower. If your rank clears both, take AIT Bangalore and list Cambridge Institute of Technology below it.
In short
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology has an easier closing rank, but it placed far less of its batch. If AIT Bangalore gives you a seat, take it and keep Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology only as a backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Acharya Institute of Technology MBA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the MBA at AIT Bangalore worth the fee?▾
Yes, on a KEA seat it is good value. The full tuition is INR 1.16 Lakhs and the Class of 2025 had a median pay of INR 6 LPA, so the fee comes back in the first working year. If you take a management seat, ask for the fee in writing first and compare it with the same pay figure.
What job will I get after this MBA?▾
Most students get jobs in finance, consulting, banking and sales roles. The college names Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Amazon, HDFC Bank and ICICI Prudential among its recruiters. The median pay was INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 15.4 LPA, so plan for a first job near the median, not the top offer.
Should I take a management seat here if I miss the KEA seat?▾
Only after you know the fee. The college does not publish the management seat fee, and it is higher than the KEA fee of INR 57,750 a year. Ask the admission office for it in writing, then check it against the median pay of INR 6 LPA before you pay.
Is my PGCET rank safe for a seat here?▾
It is safe if it clears the Round 1 close for your category. The General seat closed at 5,112 in Round 1 of 2025 and at 26,789 in the final round. If your rank sits between the two, keep this college in your options till the last round and also list a safer college. Use the rank checker above for your category.
Who should skip this MBA?▾
Skip it if you want a top offer or a campus in the city centre. The batch had 251 students, and the median of INR 6 LPA is much lower than the top offer. The campus is in Soladevanahalli on the city's north-west edge, so daily travel to city offices is long.
Which specialisation should I choose here?▾
Choose the pair that matches the job you want. The college offers six dual pairs from Finance, Marketing, HR and Business Analytics. If you want banking or consulting jobs, Finance with Business Analytics suits you. If you want sales roles, Marketing with HR or Finance is the better pick.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but plan for it. In the Class of 2025, 227 of 251 students were placed, which is 90%% of the batch. In 2024 only 126 of 202 were placed, so the share changes each year. Join the placement training early and keep your marks up.
Should I wait a year for a better PGCET rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot. The KEA range here went up to 26,789 in 2025, so many ranks already get in. If your rank is inside that range, take the seat now. A year lost is a year of pay lost.
How do I get admission to the MBA at AIT?▾
For a KEA seat, write Karnataka PGCET, verify your documents with KEA and enter this college in your options. For a management seat, apply to the college with a KMAT, CMAT or MAT score. Pay the fee by the last date and report with originals, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year tuition on a KEA seat is INR 1.16 Lakhs, at INR 57,750 a year. With hostel and food it comes to INR 3.46 Lakhs. Both totals are in the fee block above, and the toggle there adds the hostel.
Is there a hostel on campus?▾
Yes. The college has hostels with single, double and triple rooms, with separate blocks for men and women. A room with food costs INR 1.15 Lakhs a year and a room without food costs INR 91,000. Ask the college which room types are free before you pay.
Can I get a scholarship for this MBA?▾
Yes, if you are a Karnataka student on a KEA seat and your income fits. SC, ST and Category 1 students with a family income up to INR 2.50 Lakhs can get the full tuition paid back. Category 2A, 3A and 3B students qualify up to INR 1 Lakh. Use the scholarship calculator above.
Admission to Acharya Institute of Technology is based on entrance exams like PGCET, KMAT, CAT, and MAT, with a straightforward process involving document submission and fee payment. IIT admissions, specifically IIT Delhi, require JEE Advanced scores and JoSAA counselling. The faculty at Acharya comprises around 20 lecturers, mostly PhD holders, noted for their effective teaching and student support. Fees vary by course and quota, with MBA programs costing approximately Rs. 657,000 under management quota, but below Rs. 200,000 through PGCET.
Engineering and pharmacy courses range from Rs. 600,000 to Rs. 1,000,000. Additional costs include a donation of Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 9,000 for books and uniforms. Payments are semester-wise, with detailed breakdowns provided for PGCET students. In 2021, the highest salary package was INR 8 LPA, with an average of INR 4.5 LPA. About 75% of students found placements, with salaries between INR 3 LPA and INR 50 LPA, from companies like TCS and Byjus.
The placement cell offers early training and facilitates internships, though on-campus placements are limited. Scholarships and fee concessions are available for financially weaker students, with specific quotas for Karnataka students. MBA fees range from INR 115,000 to INR 140,500 per semester, totaling around INR 600,000, with scholarships available for eligible students.
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