BMS Institute of Technology and Management in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, offers a two-year, full-time MCA with 120 seats. The course is affiliated to VTU and the college holds NAAC grade A. Collegedunia ranks it #277 for B.Tech in 2026. The full fee on a KEA seat is INR 1.67 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.70 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a government seat through the Karnataka PGCET and KEA counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 654 in round 1 of 2026. In the 2025 batch, 91.07% of MCA students were placed, 46 in all. The college does not publish MCA pay; its B.E. median in the NIRF 2026 data was INR 5.5 LPA.
BMSIT MCA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 4.70 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.67 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 1.16 Lakhs for the two years on a KEA seat. You pay a tuition fee of INR 57,750 each year, and the state fixes it. The college adds INR 20,000 a year and VTU takes INR 11,880 once. The hostel and mess fee is extra, and you pay it only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee, KEA seat
INR 1.16 Lakhs
INR 57,750 a year, 2 years
College other fees
INR 40,000
INR 20,000 a year, 2 years
VTU registration and other fees
INR 11,880
One time, at admission
Hostel and mess
INR 3.02 Lakhs
INR 1.51 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Hostel security deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Management seat tuition, 2025-26
INR 2.75 Lakhs a year
Not on a KEA seat
Total, no hostel
INR 1.67 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 4.70 Lakhs
Full course
BMSIT MCA Admission Dates
Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. You can rearrange your options from 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. KEA asked the Supreme Court on 9 Oct 2026 for time to hold two more rounds, so round 2 has no date yet. Classes are expected to start in Dec 2026.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET MCA exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Option entry for round 1
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Over
Mock allotment and option change
17 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 final allotment
21 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 fee payment, last date
22 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026
Over
Reporting and document check, round 1
12 Oct 2026
Over
Rearrange options for round 2
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Round 2 allotment
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Dec 2026
Tentative
BMSIT MCA Eligibility
You need a degree with 50% marks in all years taken together, or 45% if you are SC, ST or Category-1 from Karnataka. A BCA or a computer science degree counts. A B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. counts only if you studied Maths in Class 12 or in the degree. You also need a PGCET rank, and KEA does not round up your percentage.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
BCA or computer science, or a B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths in Class 12 or the degree
Marks
50% in all years together, 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 students of Karnataka
Exam
A Karnataka PGCET rank
Karnataka study
Seven years of study in Karnataka for a KEA seat
Other states
Only the seats the college gives up to KEA, or a management seat
Lateral entry
Not offered for MCA
BMSIT MCA Admission Process
KEA holds the PGCET, makes the rank list and allots the seat on your rank and your options. You enter options, check the mock result, pay the fee and then report with your originals. If you do not pay and report by the last date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write the PGCET
Register on the KEA site and take the MCA paper
2. Enter options
List colleges in your order on the KEA portal
3. Check the mock result
Change or reorder your options before the real allotment
4. Pick a choice and pay
Choice 1 or Choice 2 students pay the fee at the bank
5. Report with originals
Take the confirmation slip and originals to the college
BMSIT MCA Cutoff
The General Merit seat closed at rank 654 and the Category-1 seat at 1,066 in round 1 of 2026. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. The GM close was 724 in round 1 of 2025, so it got tougher this year. By the 2025 second round, the GM close had moved to 827.
Category
Round 1, 2026
Round 2, 2025
GM
654
827
Category-1
1,066
1,372
2A
1,001
1,110
2B
908
2,589
3A
687
973
3B
692
858
ST
790
3,871
GM, Kalyana Karnataka
1,107
1,189
BMSIT MCA Placements
In the 2025 batch, 91.07% of MCA students were placed, 46 students in all. The rate was 77.59% for the 2024 batch. Accenture and Fidelity hired the most, and Nokia, Capgemini, LTIMindtree and TCS also hired. The college does not publish MCA pay, so ask the placement cell for the latest offers before you pay.
Two state schemes pay the full tuition fee of INR 1.16 Lakhs for the course. SC students apply to the Social Welfare Department and ST students to the Tribal Welfare Department. Your family income must be INR 2.5 Lakhs a year or less, and you apply on the State Scholarship Portal. Management seats do not get this money.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount
SC tuition fee scheme
SC, KEA seat, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course
ST tuition fee scheme
ST, KEA seat, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course
Backward Classes fee concession
Category-1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, other OBC up to INR 1 Lakh a year, KEA seat
Amount not published
BMSIT MCA Ranking
Collegedunia ranks the college #277 for B.Tech in 2026, and NIRF placed it in the 201 to 300 group for engineering in 2025. NAAC gave it grade A, valid till Dec 2026. Neither body gives a separate rank for MCA.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking
2026
#277
NIRF Engineering
2025
201 to 300
NAAC
Valid till Dec 2026
A
BMSIT MCA Seats and Intake
The MCA intake is 120 seats, and KEA fills 57 of them through the PGCET. Of those 57, 52 are for Rest of Karnataka and 5 are for Kalyana Karnataka students. The college fills the other seats through its management quota.
Quota
Seats
Total intake
120
KEA, Rest of Karnataka
52
KEA, Kalyana Karnataka
5
Management and other college seats
63
BMSIT MCA Hostel and Campus
The hostel fee is INR 66,200 a year and the mess fee is INR 85,000 a year for 2026-27. A normal room takes 2 to 3 students with a common bathroom. The campus is in Avalahalli, Yelahanka, in north Bengaluru. The MCA department has 12 teachers, 6 of them with a Ph.D, and has been a research centre since 2017.
Item
Detail
Normal room
2 to 3 students, common bathroom
Hostel fee
INR 66,200 a year
Mess fee
INR 85,000 a year
Security deposit
INR 10,000, refundable
Special room
INR 95,600 a year, attached bathroom
MCA department
12 teachers, 6 with a Ph.D
Should you pick MCA at BMSIT?
This course suits students who want an IT services or software job in Bengaluru and have a strong PGCET rank.
Pick it if:
You want an IT services or software job: Accenture and Fidelity hired the most MCA students in 2025, and Nokia and Capgemini hired too.
You are from Kalyana Karnataka: 5 of the 57 KEA seats are kept for you, and your GM seat closed at 1,107 in round 1.
You need a hostel room: the campus hostel puts 2 to 3 students in a room and charges INR 1.51 Lakhs a year with mess.
You want a steady placement record: the college list shows 91.07% of the batch placed in 2025 and 77.59% in 2024.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: the GM seat closed at 654 in 2026, lower than 724 in 2025, so it got tougher.
You want to check the pay before you join: the college does not publish MCA pay, so you cannot compare the package with the fee.
You missed a KEA seat and will pay yourself: the management tuition was INR 2.75 Lakhs a year in 2025-26, much more than the KEA fee.
You want a small class: the intake is 120, so a big batch sits for the same campus drives as you.
Counsellor's advice
Pick Choice 1 and join if round 1 gave you this seat and you want no better college. If you want a better seat, rearrange your options by 15 Oct 2026.
MCA Eligibility▾
Degree: A BCA or a computer science degree. A B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. also counts if you studied Maths in Class 12 or in the degree.
Marks: 50% in all years of the degree taken together. 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 students of Karnataka.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank for a KEA seat. KEA does not round up your percentage.
Karnataka study: For a KEA seat you need seven years of study in Karnataka, with Class 10 or 12 passed here.
Lateral entry: There is no lateral entry and no part-time MCA.
MCA Admission Process▾
Write the PGCET: Register on the KEA site in March and April. The MCA paper is held in June.
Enter options: List colleges in your order on the KEA portal. Check the mock result and change your options if needed.
Pick a choice: After allotment, pick Choice 1 to accept and join, or Choice 2 to accept and wait for a better seat.
Pay and report: Pay the fee at the bank and report with your originals by the last date, or you lose the seat.
Management seat: If you miss a KEA seat, apply to the college for a management seat.
MCA 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 20 Apr 2026
PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026, after one extension. The fee was due by 22 Apr 2026.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET MCA exam
The MCA paper was moved from 24 May 2026 to this date.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your PGCET rank decides which seats KEA can give you.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Option entry for round 1
Options were locked in your order of choice by 17 Sep 2026.
Over
17 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026
Mock allotment and option change
You could change or reorder options after the mock result.
Over
21 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The final round 1 result came out after 4 pm.
Over
22 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026
Round 1 fee payment, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 12 Oct 2026.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check, round 1
Students reported with the confirmation slip and originals by 6 pm.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Rearrange options for round 2
Rearrange your options by 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 allotment
The date depends on the Supreme Court plea KEA filed on 9 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Expected within days of the round 2 result.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Classes start
Expected after the last KEA round is over.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration
Expected to open in March, with about four weeks to apply.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET MCA 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 and mock allotment
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected a few days after the mock result.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 fee payment
Expected within a week of the round 1 result.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after the fee is paid.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Classes start
Expected after the last KEA round is over.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
BMS Institute of Technology and Management MCA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost on a KEA seat, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee, KEA seat
Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year, fixed by the state
INR 1.16 Lakhs
College other fees
Per year × 2, INR 20,000 a year, the year 1 fee; year 2 may change
INR 40,000
VTU registration and other fees
One time, at admission, for a Karnataka degree
INR 11,880
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.51 Lakhs a year, normal room, 2026-27 fee
INR 3.02 Lakhs
Hostel security deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Total course fee
INR 1.67 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + college + VTU fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.70 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + college + VTU fees + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 2,822
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 6,974
the full fee over 24 months of study
Education loan EMI
INR 7,921
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 19,574
the full fee over 24 months of study
Source: KEA and VTU fee notices, BMSIT fee and hostel memos. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you MCA at BMSIT?
Pick your category and region. The cutoff ranges come from KEA's 2025 and 2026 closing ranks for this course.
Category
Region
GM · Rest of Karnataka
654 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
655 to 827: almost there. The close moved to 827 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 827: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
GM · Kalyana Karnataka
1,107 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared the 2026 round 1 close.
1,108 to 1,189: almost there. The close moved to 1,189 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 1,189: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
Category-1 · Rest of Karnataka
1,066 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
1,067 to 1,372: almost there. The close moved to 1,372 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 1,372: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
Category-1 · Kalyana Karnataka, no seat in this group, so the Rest of Karnataka close applies
1,066 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
1,067 to 1,372: almost there. The close moved to 1,372 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 1,372: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
2A · Rest of Karnataka
890 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
891 to 1,110: almost there. The close moved to 1,110 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 1,110: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
2A · Kalyana Karnataka
1,946 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared the 2026 round 1 close.
1,947 to 2,942: almost there. The close moved to 2,942 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 2,942: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
2B · Rest of Karnataka
908 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
909 to 2,589: almost there. The close moved to 2,589 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 2,589: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
2B · Kalyana Karnataka, no seat in this group, so the Rest of Karnataka close applies
908 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
909 to 2,589: almost there. The close moved to 2,589 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 2,589: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
3A · Rest of Karnataka
687 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
688 to 973: almost there. The close moved to 973 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 973: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
3A · Kalyana Karnataka, no seat in this group, so the Rest of Karnataka close applies
687 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
688 to 973: almost there. The close moved to 973 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 973: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
3B · Rest of Karnataka
692 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
693 to 858: almost there. The close moved to 858 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 858: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
3B · Kalyana Karnataka, no seat in this group, so the Rest of Karnataka close applies
692 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
693 to 858: almost there. The close moved to 858 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 858: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
ST · Rest of Karnataka
790 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
791 to 3,871: almost there. The close moved to 3,871 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 3,871: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
ST · Kalyana Karnataka, no seat in this group, so the Rest of Karnataka close applies
790 or better: yes, you are in. This rank cleared round 1 in both years.
791 to 3,871: almost there. The close moved to 3,871 by the 2025 second round.
Worse than 3,871: not likely through KEA. Ask the college about a management seat.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Round 1 of 2026 closed tougher than 2025 for most groups. A second round depends on the Supreme Court, so do not give up a round 1 seat while you wait for it.
BMS Institute of Technology and Management MCA 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 chip below says who the scheme is for.
SC tuition fee scheme
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Social Welfare Department, Karnataka, on the SSP
The state pays the KEA tuition fee for both years if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC, KEA seat, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on the SSP after you join
Not eligible on your answers
ST tuition fee scheme
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Tribal Welfare Department, Karnataka, on the SSP
The state pays the KEA tuition fee for both years if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: ST, KEA seat, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply 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 1.67 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 51,880
BMS Institute of Technology and Management MCA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to BMSIT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, more seats, an easier cutoff.
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KEA tuition fee2 years, KEA seat
INR 1.16 Lakhs
tuition only
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
Placement rateMCA batch placed, latest
91.07%
2025 batch
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Closing rank, 2026PGCET GM, round 1
654
Round 1, 2026
499
155 places tougher
981
327 places easier
1,073
419 places easier
1,261
607 places easier
Closing rank, 2025PGCET GM, round 2
827
Round 2, 2025
782
45 places tougher
1,262
435 places easier
1,517
690 places easier
2,337
1,510 places easier
Kalyana Karnataka closePGCET GMH, round 1 2026
1,107
Round 1, 2026
778
329 places tougher
1,324
217 places easier
1,529
422 places easier
1,767
660 places easier
KEA seats2026 seat matrix
57
Rest of Karnataka 52, Kalyana Karnataka 5
57
Same seats
57
Same seats
84
27 more
57
Same seats
In short
DSCE has the same KEA fee and seats, but its round 1 close of 499 is tougher than 654 here. If your rank clears DSCE, choose on campus and course; if it clears only BMSIT, take this seat.
In short
RNS IT closed at 981 in round 1, easier than BMSIT, with the same fee and seats. If your rank is between 654 and 981, keep RNS IT below BMSIT in your options as the safer pick.
In short
Bangalore IT has 84 KEA seats and an easier close of 1,073 at the same fee. If you miss BMSIT in round 1, list Bangalore IT right below it in your options.
In short
CMR IT closed at 1,261 in round 1, with the same fee and seats. If your rank is past 1,100, keep CMR IT in your options as a backup below BMSIT.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on BMS Institute of Technology and Management MCA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the MCA at BMSIT worth the fee?▾
Yes, on a KEA seat it is good value. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.67 Lakhs for two years, and 91.07% of the 2025 batch was placed. The college does not publish MCA pay, so ask the placement cell for last year's offers before you pay.
Should I take this seat if my PGCET rank is just inside the closing rank?▾
Yes, if round 1 gave it to you. The GM close moved from 724 in 2025 to 654 in 2026, so it got tougher, and round 2 depends on the Supreme Court. Take the seat now rather than wait for a round that may come late.
What job will I get after MCA at BMSIT?▾
Most students get IT services and software jobs. In 2025, Accenture and Fidelity hired the most MCA students, and Nokia, Capgemini, LTIMindtree and TCS also hired. Pay is not published for MCA, so check the offer list with the placement cell before you decide.
Who should not take MCA at BMSIT?▾
Skip it if you need to see the package before you join, or if you can only get a management seat. The college publishes no MCA pay, and the management tuition was INR 2.75 Lakhs a year in 2025-26. In that case, compare your other KEA options first.
Is MCA at BMSIT good for a Ph.D later?▾
It can be. The MCA department has been a VTU research centre since 2017, and 6 of its 12 teachers hold a Ph.D. Talk to the department in the first year about a project with a guide, because a research project helps a Ph.D application.
Should I wait for round 2 to get a better college?▾
Only if you are ready to risk this seat. KEA asked the Supreme Court on 9 Oct 2026 for time to hold two more rounds, so round 2 has no date yet. If you already paid for this seat, keep it, and rearrange your options by 15 Oct 2026 if you want a better one.
Will I get placed if I am an average student?▾
Most likely, but it is not certain. 91.07% of the 2025 batch was placed, but the 2024 batch placed 77.59%, so one year can be weaker. Join the placement training the department holds every semester and start your preparation in the first year.
Should I take MCA at BMSIT if I do not have a BCA?▾
Yes, if you studied Maths. A B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. counts if you had Maths in Class 12 or in the degree, with 50% marks. If you have not written code before, start learning one programming language before classes begin.
How do I get admission to MCA at BMSIT?▾
Write the Karnataka PGCET and enter BMSIT in your KEA options. KEA allots the seat on your rank, and you pay the fee and report with your originals by the last date. If you miss a KEA seat, apply to the college for a management seat.
What is the full fee for MCA at BMSIT?▾
On a KEA seat the full two-year fee is INR 1.67 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.70 Lakhs. The fee block above shows each part, and the toggle there adds the hostel.
Does BMSIT have a hostel for MCA students?▾
Yes. A normal room takes 2 to 3 students with a common bathroom, and the hostel and mess cost INR 1.51 Lakhs a year in 2026-27. You also pay a deposit of INR 10,000, which comes back when you leave.
Can I get a scholarship for MCA at BMSIT?▾
Yes, if you are SC or ST on a KEA seat and your family earns INR 2.5 Lakhs a year or less. The state then pays the tuition fee of INR 1.16 Lakhs for the course. Apply on the State Scholarship Portal after you join.
The college admission process involves taking the PGCET exam, paying counseling fees, and submitting a confirmation letter. After enrollment, students receive a registration number and pay library and miscellaneous fees through demand draft. The college faculty is highly qualified, and the student-teacher ratio is 1:15, promoting strong academic relationships. Students undergo a rigorous curriculum with regular tests, assignments, and project-based learning. Annual fees vary: KCET students pay about 84,000 INR, COMEDK students 1.50 lakhs INR, and management students initially pay more but later match COMEDK fees.
SC/ST students benefit from scholarships and are exempt from government fees. Tuition fees total 2,00,000 INR annually, while management quota fees are 3,50,000 INR. The college has a 75% placement rate, with the senior batch achieving 90.7%. Top companies like Amazon and Infosys participate in placements, offering packages from 3.5 to 30 LPA. The placement cell facilitates job opportunities and internships with stipends around 20,000 INR per month. Additional training courses in Java and web development are offered to enhance employability.
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