BGS and SJB Group, Bangalore covers BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, BGS Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and SJB Institute of Technology. MBBS and MS seats require NEET; B.Pharma seats go through KCET; and M.Tech, MBA, and MCA at SJBIT are through Karnataka PGCET or KMAT. SJBIT’s MBA and MCA at INR 1,16,000 total are among the most affordable options in Bangalore for Karnataka students. Competition is highest for MBBS through NEET UG.
Admission Status (June 2026): NEET UG 2026 admit card download opens June 14, 2026; re-exam on June 21, 2026; Karnataka UGCET MBBS counselling expected July to August 2026. KCET 2026 results were declared on May 28, 2026; B.Pharma KEA counselling is underway from June to July 2026. Karnataka PGCET MCA exam is in June 2026; counselling in July to August 2026. NEET PG 2026 registration opened June 7, 2026; exam on August 30, 2026.
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Admission Process and Timeline
Each institution under BGS and SJB Group follows a separate admission route. Medical programmes at BGSGIMS use NEET UG and NEET PG scores with Karnataka state counselling by KEA and KPCHE. Pharmacy programmes at BGS GIPS use KCET for government quota and direct applications for management quota. Engineering PG, MBA, and MCA at SJBIT go through Karnataka PGCET or KMAT, with KEA conducting seat allotment. Most applications are submitted through the respective entrance authority portals.
Popular Courses Admission Overview
| Degree |
Important Dates |
Exam / Admission Process |
| MBBS |
NEET UG Re-exam: Jun 21, 2026 Karnataka UGCET Counselling: Jul to Aug 2026 |
NEET UG 2026; Karnataka UGCET for govt quota; COMEDK for management quota |
| B.Pharma |
KCET Result: May 28, 2026 (declared) KEA Counselling: Jun to Jul 2026 |
KCET 2026 for govt quota; direct merit at bgsgips.edu.in for management quota |
| MBA |
PGCET MBA Exam: Sep 2026 KEA Counselling: Oct to Nov 2026 |
KMAT Karnataka or Karnataka PGCET MBA for govt quota; direct at sjbit.edu.in for management quota |
| MCA |
PGCET MCA Exam: Jun 2026 Counselling: Jul to Aug 2026 |
Karnataka PGCET MCA for govt quota; KMAT/CAT/MAT or direct for management quota |
| M.Tech |
PGCET Result: Jun 2026 (declared) Counselling: Jul to Aug 2026 |
Karnataka PGCET 2026 for govt quota; GATE for direct admission and AICTE scholarship |
? Opt for this if
- You are a Karnataka student seeking MBBS at an affordable government-quota fee
- You want M.Tech, MBA, or MCA in Bangalore at under INR 1.5 lakhs total
- You hold D.Pharm and want lateral entry B.Pharma in Karnataka
- You are an MBBS graduate targeting MS General Surgery in Bangalore via NEET PG
? Skip if
- You need a B.Tech or BE degree (those programmes have no data yet)
- You need an MD specialization (no intake data currently available)
- You need a nationally recognized MBA brand for placements outside Karnataka
BGSGIMS MBBS Admission 2026
Admission Process
MBBS admission at BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences is entirely through NEET UG 2026. The NEET UG re-exam is on June 21, 2026. Karnataka domicile students access government-quota seats through Karnataka UGCET counselling by KEA. Management-quota seats are allotted through COMEDK counselling, both expected in July to August 2026.
- Register and appear for NEET UG 2026; download admit card by June 14, 2026.
- After result, register for Karnataka UGCET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in for government-quota seats.
- For management-quota, register for COMEDK counselling (July to August 2026).
- Accept seat allotment and report to BGSGIMS with all required documents.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology; minimum 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- Age minimum 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year
- Valid NEET UG 2026 score mandatory for all seats
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| NEET UG 2026 Admit Card | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Re-exam | June 21, 2026 |
| Karnataka UGCET MBBS Counselling | July to August 2026 |
| COMEDK Management Quota Counselling | July to August 2026 |
Annual tuition fee (govt quota): INR 1,53,571. Total 5-year fee: INR 7,67,855. Management/NRI quota fees differ; confirm at bgsgims.edu.in.
BGS GIPS B.Pharma Admission 2026
Admission Process
B.Pharma at BGS Global Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is through KCET 2026. The KCET exam was held in April 2026 and results were declared on May 28, 2026. KEA counselling for seat allotment is underway. Management-quota seats are filled by direct merit application.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics
- Minimum 45% aggregate in qualifying subjects (40% for SC/ST/PwD)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| KCET 2026 Exam | April 23 and 24, 2026 (held) |
| KCET 2026 Result | May 28, 2026 (declared) |
| KEA Counselling / Seat Allotment | June to July 2026 (ongoing) |
Annual fee (management quota): INR 2,00,000. Total 4-year fee: INR 8,00,000. Govt-quota fee may differ.
SJBIT MBA Admission 2026
Admission Process
SJBIT offers MBA at a total fee of INR 1,16,000 for two years. Government-quota seats are filled through KMAT Karnataka or Karnataka PGCET MBA counselling. Management-quota seats are available directly at sjbit.edu.in. Both KMAT 2026 sessions were held in February and May 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
- Final-year students may apply provisionally
- Valid KMAT Karnataka or Karnataka PGCET MBA score for govt-quota seats
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| KMAT Session 1 Exam | February 22, 2026 (held) |
| KMAT Session 2 Exam | May 31, 2026 (held) |
| Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 Exam | September 2026 |
| KEA MBA Counselling | October to November 2026 |
SJBIT MCA Admission 2026
Admission Process
SJBIT MCA is a 2-year programme with a total fee of INR 1,16,000. Government-quota seats are allotted through Karnataka PGCET MCA counselling. Management-quota seats accept KMAT, CAT, or MAT scores. PGCET MCA exam is in June 2026 with counselling in July to August 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT/Maths), or B.E./B.Tech from a recognised university
- Minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Karnataka PGCET MCA Exam | June 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET MCA Counselling | July to August 2026 |
SJBIT M.Tech Admission 2026
Admission Process
SJBIT offers M.Tech in CADS and Structural Engineering at a total fee of INR 1,39,000 for two years. Karnataka PGCET result was declared in June 2026 and counselling is expected in July to August 2026. GATE-qualified candidates may apply directly and are eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria
- BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or allied branch; minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST Karnataka)
- Valid Karnataka PGCET 2026 score; GATE score for AICTE scholarship eligibility
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| K. PGCET 2026 Exam | May 2026 (held) |
| K. PGCET 2026 Result | June 2026 (declared) |
| Karnataka PGCET Counselling | July to August 2026 |
BGSGIMS MS General Surgery Admission 2026
Admission Process
MS General Surgery at BGSGIMS is a 3-year surgical PG programme with a total fee of INR 41,64,000. Admission is through NEET PG 2026 followed by Karnataka PGET counselling. NEET PG 2026 registration opened on June 7, 2026; the exam is on August 30, 2026. Seat allotment is expected in October to November 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- MBBS from an NMC-recognised institution
- One-year compulsory internship completed before the date of joining
- Valid NEET PG 2026 score mandatory
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| NEET PG 2026 Registration | June 7, 2026 (opened) |
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | September 2026 |
| Karnataka PGET Counselling | October to November 2026 |
Other Programmes
| Degree | Eligibility | Admission Process | Key Dates |
| B.Pharma Lateral |
D.Pharm from PCI-recognised institution Minimum 45% (40% SC/ST/OBC) |
KPCHE lateral counselling for govt quota Direct at bgsgips.edu.in for management quota |
KPCHE Counselling: July to August 2026 |
| Ph.D Full-Time |
M.E./M.Tech or relevant Master’s; 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) |
VTU Research Entrance Test (RET) GATE/NET/SLET exempt from written test SJBIT personal interview mandatory |
Check vtu.ac.in for RET schedule |
| Ph.D Part-Time |
MBA/PGDM/M.Com or M.E./M.Tech./MCA in CS or IS; 55% aggregate Relevant employment required; employer NOC at admission |
VTU RET; GATE/NET/SLET exempt SJBIT personal interview mandatory Employer NOC required |
Check vtu.ac.in for RET schedule |
BGS SJB Group Admission FAQs
Ques. Is NEET UG mandatory for MBBS at BGSGIMS, including management quota?
Ans. Yes. NEET UG is mandatory for all MBBS seats at BGSGIMS, including management and NRI quota. Government-quota seats go through Karnataka UGCET counselling by KEA. Management and NRI quota seats are allotted through COMEDK counselling. Management and NRI quota fees are significantly higher than the government-quota fee of INR 1,53,571 per year. Confirm current management-quota amounts at bgsgims.edu.in.
Ques. What is the deadline for NEET PG 2026 registration for MS at BGSGIMS?
Ans. NEET PG 2026 registration opened on June 7, 2026. Check the exact closing date at natboard.edu.in. The NEET PG exam is on August 30, 2026 and results are expected in September 2026. Karnataka PGET counselling for MS seats, including MS General Surgery at BGSGIMS, is expected in October to November 2026. The total 3-year fee for MS General Surgery is INR 41,64,000.
Ques. Can a non-Karnataka student get B.Pharma at BGS GIPS?
Ans. Non-Karnataka students can apply for management-quota seats directly at bgsgips.edu.in. The management-quota annual fee is INR 2,00,000 (total INR 8,00,000 for four years, hostel separate). Karnataka domicile students access government-quota seats through KCET counselling, which may carry a lower fee. Confirm government-quota fees after KEA allotment.
Ques. What is SJBIT M.Tech total fee and can GATE holders get a scholarship?
Ans. The total M.Tech fee at SJBIT is INR 1,39,000 for two years (INR 69,500 per year), making it very affordable. GATE-qualified candidates are eligible for the AICTE PG Scholarship of INR 12,400 per month, which nearly covers the full programme cost. GATE candidates may also be considered for direct admission. For government-quota seats, a Karnataka PGCET 2026 score is required and counselling is expected in July to August 2026.
Ques. What is the last date to apply for SJBIT MBA management quota?
Ans. SJBIT MBA management-quota seats are filled on a rolling basis through direct application at sjbit.edu.in. There is no single last date; apply early for better availability. For government-quota seats, Karnataka PGCET MBA 2026 is scheduled for September 2026 and KEA counselling follows in October to November 2026. The total MBA fee is INR 1,16,000 for two years.
Ques. Can a D.Pharm holder join B.Pharma directly at BGS GIPS without KCET?
Ans. Yes. D.Pharm holders are eligible for the B.Pharma Lateral Entry programme, which provides direct entry into the second year. No KCET is needed for lateral entry. Government-quota lateral seats are allotted through KPCHE lateral entry counselling in July to August 2026. The total management-quota fee for the 3-year lateral programme is INR 6,00,000. The D.Pharm degree must be from a PCI-recognised institution completed on a full-time basis.
Ques. Does SJBIT Ph.D. require clearing VTU RET if I have a GATE score?
Ans. No. GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, and SLET holders are exempt from the VTU RET written exam. However, all candidates, including GATE/NET holders, must attend the SJBIT personal interview. Part-time Ph.D. candidates must additionally submit an employer NOC. The annual fee is INR 80,000; total for full-time 3-year minimum is INR 2,40,000. Check vtu.ac.in for the current RET notification and admission schedule.
Ques. Are SJBIT MBA and MCA seats available for students from outside Karnataka?
Ans. Government-quota seats are filled through Karnataka state-level counselling and primarily favour Karnataka domicile students. Management-quota seats at SJBIT are open to students from all states. For MBA management quota, apply directly at sjbit.edu.in using a KMAT, CAT, or MAT score or on merit. For MCA management quota, KMAT, CAT, or MAT scores are accepted, or apply directly. Contact sjbit.edu.in for current seat availability and fee confirmation.
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