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Global Academy of Technology Bangalore MBA Operations Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Global Academy of Technology Bangalore Latest Updates and News
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29 Sep, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Round 1 Final Allotment 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting is Oct 3 & 5, 2026, respectively. Read News.
29 Sep, 2026 Global Academy of Technology Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 MBA Cutoff 2026 in the GM Category is 11546. For the category-wise cutoff, check here.
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this specialisation
Cutoff
28,910
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
95%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About GAT MBA Operations
Global Academy offers a two-year, full-time MBA Operations Management with 120 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with case work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands AICTE approved, VTU autonomous and NAAC A+ accreditation. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per year, and INR 8.55 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General GM category seat closed at rank 28,910 in round 2 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.5 LPA and 95% of the batch was placed.
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.55 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per year, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 3 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 8.55 Lakhs | Full course |
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 31 Aug 2026. Round 2 allotment comes on 23 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 12 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 21 Jan 2026 to 25 Feb 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam | 2 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 21 Apr 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 19 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 31 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 allotment | 23 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 28 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 28 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Eligibility
You need 50% in graduation, or 45% if you are Karnataka SC, ST or OBC. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank. If you fall short on marks, management quota cannot fix the eligibility rule.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree rule | a bachelor degree |
| Graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 28,910 and the OBC-NCL seat at 14,731 in 2025. These are the KEA round 2 closing ranks for GM category seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, GM category | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 28,910 | Round 2, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 14,731 | Round 2, 2025 |
| SC | 11,372 | Round 2, 2025 |
| ST | 8,409 | Round 2, 2025 |
| EWS | 26,028 | Round 2, 2025 |
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 95% of its batch at an average of INR 6.5 LPA. The median is INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. IT services, sales and operations teams hire this specialisation on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 95% |
| Recruiters | IT services, sales and operations teams, on campus |
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduation | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Ranking
The college stands #12 in AICTE approval and #54 in NAAC, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia MBA ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Management | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and management basics; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One specialisation from day one, with case work from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, management basics and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Global Academy MBA Operations Management Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick MBA Operations Management at Global Academy of Technology?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed graduation in this state: half the seats are GM category, so a rank that misses the other category list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the specialisation-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait for the Karnataka PGCET result: KEA option entry closes fast, so keep your options ready before it.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this specialisation if round 1 gives it to you on a GM category rank. If you are other category and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
MBA Operations Management Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 75% in a bachelor degree. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the other category seats.
GM category quota: Half the seats go to students who passed graduation in this state.
MBA Operations Management Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and specialisation high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
MBA Operations Management Admission Dates 2026
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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
21 Jan 2026 to 25 Feb 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 25 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
2 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
21 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
19 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 27 Aug 2026.
Over
31 Aug 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
23 Sep 2026
Round 2 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 28 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
28 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Global Academy of Technology MBA Operations Management Fees 2026
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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 3 Lakhs a year
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
106%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,416
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
76%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you MBA at Global Academy of Technology?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · GM category
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
9,801 to 28,910: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 28,910: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · other category
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · GM category
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
3,201 to 14,731: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 14,731: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · other category
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · GM category
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
1,501 to 11,372: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 11,372: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · other category
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · GM category
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
701 to 8,409: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,409: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · other category
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · GM category
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
1,401 to 26,028: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 26,028: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · other category
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this specialisation high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 2 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Global Academy of Technology MBA Operations Management 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 which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Global Academy of Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Global Academy of Technology MBA Operations Management vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Global Academy of Technology. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Northfield Institute of Technology
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Riverbank Institute of Technology
Riverbank
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Harbour Institute of Technology
Harbour Town
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Lakeside Institute of Technology
Lakeside
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Summit Institute of Technology
Summit Nagar
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 7.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 6.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 5.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
95%
Class of 2025
91%
4 points lower
98%
3 points higher
87%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
93%
2 points lower
92%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET rank, General
28,910
Round 2, 2025
25,910
3,000 places tougher
32,310
3,400 places easier
35,410
6,500 places easier
30,410
1,500 places easier
33,110
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis specialisation
120
Karnataka PGCET
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
106%
on INR 6.5 LPA
138%
32 points higher
85%
21 points lower
88%
18 points lower
96%
10 points lower
101%
5 points lower
In short
Northfield costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Northfield; if it clears only Global Academy, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Riverbank places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Global Academy in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Global Academy gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Lakeside costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Global Academy in the early rounds, list Lakeside right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Global Academy allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Global Academy of Technology MBA Operations Management
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MBA Operations Management at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General GM category seat closed at rank 28,910 in round 2 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6.5 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 95% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this specialisation is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a specialisation change after year 1 if you want a sibling specialisation.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 95% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this specialisation better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick MBA if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. MBA places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want MBA, the specialisation change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 8.40 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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