Kongu Engineering College (KEC), Erode offers the Master of Business Administration [MBA] as a 2-year full-time programme affiliated to Anna University. Total programme fees are INR 2,00,000 (government quota) and INR 2,80,000 (management quota). Admission is through TANCET 2026 or MAT, with final selection via Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The programme provides management education to engineering graduates targeting manufacturing, operations, and technology-sector roles in Tamil Nadu.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. TANCET supplementary counselling begins 11 August 2026.
KEC MBA Fees 2026
KEC MBA carries a government quota fee of INR 2,00,000 and management quota fee of INR 2,80,000 for the complete 2-year programme, regulated by the Tamil Nadu Fee Regulation Authority.
| Course | Total Fees (General Quota) | Total Fees (Management Quota) |
| Master of Business Administration | INR 2,00,000 | INR 2,80,000 |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
KEC MBA Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| TANCET 2026 counselling registration | 4 June to 30 June 2026 |
| MBA consolidated rank list release | 16 July 2026 |
| Grievance redressal period | 16 July to 20 July 2026 |
| Round 1 choice filling and fee payment | 30 July to 4 August 2026 |
| Supplementary counselling | 11 August to 12 August 2026 |
- TANCET MBA counselling is managed by Anna University via tn-mbamca.com.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Valid score in TANCET MBA or MAT is required for admission.
- No specific undergraduate stream is mandated. Engineering, science, and commerce graduates are all eligible.
Admission Process
- Candidates appear for TANCET MBA or MAT and register on the Anna University centralized counselling portal at tn-mbamca.com.
- Government quota seats are allotted through TANCET rank-based centralized counselling by Anna University.
- Management quota seats are filled directly by KEC based on TANCET or MAT score, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
- Final merit is a composite of entrance exam score, academic record, GD performance, and PI score.
KEC MBA vs Other Colleges
Here is how KEC Erode MBA compares with similar MBA programmes in Tamil Nadu on fees, exams, cutoff, and placements.
| College | KEC Erode | PSG Tech Coimbatore | Amrita School of Business | SRIT Coimbatore |
| Fees | 2L to 2.8L | 0.92L | 12.1L | Not Disclosed |
| Exams | TANCET MAT | TANCET | CAT ACAT MAT TANCET | TANCET MAT |
| Cutoff | Not Disclosed | TANCET 95.29 to 97.93 percentile (BC SS, 2025) | Not Disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Salary | Not Disclosed | INR 8.5 LPA (Median, 2025) | Not Disclosed | INR 4 LPA (Median, 2025) |
| CD Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 | Not Rated | Not Rated |
✓ Opt for this if
- You are an engineering graduate from the Erode region seeking a cost-effective MBA at an NAAC A++ campus.
- Your TANCET MBA score is in the 40 to 70 range and you want Tamil Nadu state counselling access.
- You plan to work in manufacturing operations or supply chain roles in Tamil Nadu after the MBA.
✗ Skip if
- Your CAT score is above 80 percentile and you are targeting IIMs or top-ranked private B-schools.
- You need international MBA accreditation or a globally recognized business school brand.
- You expect a median salary above INR 8 LPA from campus placements post-MBA.
KEC MBA Scholarships 2026
KEC and government agencies offer financial assistance for MBA students based on merit and economic background.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility | Deadline |
| KEC Merit Scholarship | 50% tuition fee waiver | Top 5% in MBA batch by CGPA | Annual |
| Post-Matric Scholarship | Up to INR 55,000 per year | SC/ST students in recognized PG programmes | Per government notification |
| AICTE Fee Waiver Scheme | 100% tuition waiver | Economically weaker section students in AICTE-approved institutions | Per AICTE notification |
- Scholarship amounts vary per government and college policy.
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