Is KCET mandatory for SJBIT B.E. admission?

KCET is mandatory only for Karnataka-domicile students seeking government quota seats. Non-Karnataka students apply through COMEDK UGET. Management quota is available to students from all states without a KCET rank.

What is the annual B.E. fee at SJBIT for 2026?

The annual B.E. fee at SJBIT is INR 322,000 per year (tuition INR 302,000 plus other fees INR 20,000) for most branches. This is subject to revision. Contact sjbit.edu.in or call 9591936004 for the latest figures.

Does SJBIT accept COMEDK scores for B.E. admission?

Yes. SJBIT accepts COMEDK UGET scores for B.E. admission. COMEDK is open to students from all states. The 2026 COMEDK application fee was INR 1,800.

What is the minimum percentage needed to apply for SJBIT B.E.?

Candidates must have 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The minimum aggregate is 45% for general category and 40% for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. COMEDK also requires a minimum of 60% in the 10+2 board exams.

Can a final-year student apply for SJBIT admission?

Yes. Students appearing in their 10+2 board exams can register for KCET and COMEDK provisionally. Final admission is confirmed after submitting the mark sheet with the required minimum percentage.

Is there a management quota at SJBIT?

Yes. SJBIT has management quota B.E. seats available for 2026-27. Candidates must hold a valid KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main rank. Apply at apply.bgsgroup.org or call 9591936004.

Which exam is required for SJBIT MBA admission?

SJBIT MBA admission accepts Karnataka PGCET, KMAT Karnataka, and CAT scores. The Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA exam was held on June 14, 2026. Counselling for 2026-27 is in progress through the KEA portal.

How does MBBS admission work at BGS Medical College?

MBBS admission at BGS Medical College requires NEET-UG. The 85% state quota seats are allotted through KEA Karnataka counselling. The 15% All India Quota seats go through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in.

What scholarships are available for SJBIT engineering students?

SJBIT offers 14 scholarship programmes. Key ones include AICTE PRAGATI (INR 50,000 per year for girl students), Minority Community Scholarship (INR 20,000 per year), and the Central Sector Scheme (INR 12,000 to INR 20,000 per year). Apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

What is the lateral entry B.E. fee at SJBIT?

The total lateral entry B.E. fee at SJBIT is INR 354,480 for the 3-year programme (reference only, subject to revision). Lateral entry admission goes through Karnataka DCET conducted by KEA.

SJBIT MCA : Fees 2027, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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30 Oct, 2026 SJBIT Karnataka PGCET MCA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 is 4076 for the GM Category. Check category-wise cutoff.

Total fees

INR 1.27 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Top MCA offer

INR 5.5 LPA

MCA batch of 2023-25

Cutoff

4,076

PGCET rank, General, Round 1

Students placed

named in the 2023-25 MCA list

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 degree 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 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 SJBIT MCA

SJB Institute of Technology (SJBIT) in Kengeri, Bengaluru, is part of the BGS & SJB Group of Institutions. Its MCA is a two-year, full-time course of four semesters under VTU, and the college is autonomous. The college holds a NAAC A+ grade and stands #401 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026. The full fee for a KEA seat is INR 1.27 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.27 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the KEA PGCET rank list, and KEA gave the college 57 MCA seats in 2026. The General seat closed at rank 4,076 in round 1. The top offer in the 2023-25 MCA placement list was INR 5.5 LPA.

SJBIT MCA Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 3.27 Lakhs, while the fees without hostel is INR 1.27 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years. KEA fixes the tuition fee at INR 57,750 a year for a private college seat. You pay the VTU fee once at admission. The hostel fee is extra and you pay it only if you take a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 1.16 Lakhs	INR 57,750 a year, 2 years
VTU fee	INR 11,880	One time, at admission
Hostel and mess	INR 2 Lakhs	INR 1 Lakh a year, 3-sharing room
Total, no hostel	INR 1.27 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 3.27 Lakhs	Full course

SJBIT MCA Admission Dates 2026

Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. Option rearrangement for the next round is open from 13 to 15 Oct 2026. KEA will then publish the round 2 result. If you get a seat in round 2, you must pay the fee and report by the date KEA sets.

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
Round 1 option entry, last date	17 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 seat allotment result	25 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 fee payment, last date	12 Oct 2026	Over
Round 1 reporting with original documents	12 Oct 2026	Over
Option rearrangement for the next round	13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Round 2 seat allotment	Oct 2026	Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and reporting	Nov 2026	Tentative
Classes start	Nov 2026	Tentative

SJBIT MCA Eligibility

Your degree marks must add up to 50%, or 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 students of Karnataka. You need a BCA or a computer science degree, or any other degree with Mathematics. You also need a PGCET MCA rank. If you are short by even a small mark, KEA does not round it up.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	BCA, computer science degree, or B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Mathematics
Marks	50% in all years, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1
Exam	PGCET MCA rank from KEA
Final year students	Can apply, but must pass every subject

SJBIT MCA Admission Process

The steps are PGCET registration, the exam, option entry, the KEA fee and reporting. The MCA paper has 100 questions in 150 minutes, and KEA allots the seat on your rank and options. You then pay the fee and download the confirmation slip. If you miss the last date to pay, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Register for PGCET	Apply on the KEA site and add your income certificate number for a fee waiver
2. Write the exam	The MCA paper has 100 questions in 150 minutes
3. Fill options	List SJBIT with its college code C547 high if you want it
4. Pay the fee	Pay the KEA fee and download the confirmation slip
5. Report	Take your original documents to the college by the last date

SJBIT MCA Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 4,076 and the 2A seat at 4,614 in round 1 of 2026. These are KEA PGCET closing ranks for the Rest of Karnataka list. In 2025 the General close moved to 4,803 in round 2, so later rounds can help if KEA holds them.

Category	Closing rank	Round and year
General	4,076	Round 1, 2026
Category 1	5,023	Round 1, 2026
2A	4,614	Round 1, 2026
2B	10,553	Round 1, 2026
3B	4,208	Round 1, 2026
ST	9,490	Round 1, 2026
General, Kalyana Karnataka	6,354	Round 1, 2026
General	4,803	Round 2, 2025

SJBIT MCA Placements

The 2023-25 MCA placement list names 7 students, and the top offer was INR 5.5 LPA. Greenway Health India hired four of them at INR 5.5 LPA each. The college has not published an average pay or a placement rate for MCA alone.

Metric	Value
Students named in the list	7, batch of 2023-25
Top offer	INR 5.5 LPA
Greenway Health India	4 offers at INR 5.5 LPA
LTI Mindtree	2 offers at INR 4.5 LPA
Tech Mahindra	1 offer at INR 3.25 LPA

SJBIT MCA Scholarships

Three KEA fee waivers cut the course fee by INR 40,000 to INR 57,750. The half fee waiver for SC and ST students gives the most. You claim it by adding your income certificate number in the PGCET form.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC/ST fee exemption	SC or ST of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course
SC/ST half fee exemption	SC or ST of Karnataka, family income from INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs a year	INR 57,750 over the course
Category 1 fee exemption	Category 1 of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course

SJBIT MCA Ranking

The college stands #401 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026, after #335 in 2025. NAAC gave it an A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.46. Collegedunia has no separate MCA rank for this college.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking	2026	#401 of 500
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking	2025	#335 of 500
NAAC	Current cycle	A+, CGPA 3.46

SJBIT MCA Seats and Intake

KEA gave the college 57 MCA seats in 2026, up from 30 in 2025. Of the 57 seats, 53 are on the Rest of Karnataka list and 4 are Kalyana Karnataka seats. The college fills its other seats on its own.

Quota	Seats
KEA seats, Rest of Karnataka, 2026	53
KEA seats, Kalyana Karnataka, 2026	4
KEA seats in all, 2026	57
KEA seats in all, 2025	30

SJBIT MCA Hostel and Campus

A 3-sharing room with food costs INR 1 Lakh a year, and a 2-sharing room with an attached bath costs INR 1.10 Lakhs. The hostel is on the BGS Health and Education City campus. Two mess halls serve food four times a day.

Item	Detail
3-sharing room with food	INR 1 Lakh a year
2-sharing room, attached bath, with food	INR 1.10 Lakhs a year
Mess	Two mess halls, food four times a day
MCA labs	Data structures, Python and IoT labs

Should you pick MCA at SJBIT?

This course suits students who want a software job in IT services and a hostel on a large campus in west Bengaluru.

Pick it if:

You want a software job in IT services: Greenway Health India, LTI Mindtree and Tech Mahindra hired MCA students from the 2023-25 batch.

You want a hostel on the same campus: the BGS campus has its own hostel with food, so you need not rent a room outside.

You studied your degree in Kalyana Karnataka: the Kalyana Karnataka General seat here closed at 6,354, much later than the 4,076 on the main list.

You want to keep the fee low: a KEA seat costs INR 1.27 Lakhs for the full course, and KEA fixes the tuition fee.

Skip it if:

You want a big package from a product company: the top offer in the 2023-25 MCA list was INR 5.5 LPA.

You want to live near the big IT parks: Kengeri is on the west edge of Bengaluru, far from Whitefield, so internship travel takes long.

You are counting on a second round: the 2025 round 2 close was 4,803, but KEA has not fixed the 2026 round 2 date yet.

You want a room with an attached bath: it costs more than the 3-sharing room, and every room is extra to the course fee.

Counsellor's advice

If round 1 gave you this seat and no better college is likely, pay the fee and keep it. If you wait for round 2, keep a college you are sure of above SJBIT.

MCA Eligibility▾

Degree: A BCA or a computer science degree. A B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. also counts if you had Mathematics in Class 12 or the degree.

Degree marks: 50% across all years. 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 students of Karnataka.

Exam needed: A PGCET MCA rank from KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority).

Final year students: You can apply before your result, but you must pass every subject.

No rounding off: KEA does not round your marks up, so 49.9% does not count as 50%.

MCA Admission Process▾

Register for PGCET: Apply on the KEA site. Add your income certificate number if you claim a fee waiver.

Write the exam: The MCA paper has 100 questions in 150 minutes.

Fill options: List SJBIT, college code C547, high in your options if you want it.

Pay the fee: Pay the KEA fee and download the confirmation slip by the last date, or you lose the seat.

Report to the college: Take your original documents to the college by the reporting date.

MCA Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

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

Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Over

14 Jun 2026

PGCET MCA exam

KEA moved the exam from 24 May to this date. It had 100 questions in 150 minutes.

Over

19 Aug 2026

PGCET result and rank

Your PGCET rank decides the round that gives you a seat.

Over

17 Sep 2026

Round 1 option entry, last date

Options were locked at 9 am on this date.

Over

25 Sep 2026

Round 1 seat allotment result

The allotment came on the KEA site the same day.

Over

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

Round 1 reporting with original documents

Students took their originals to the college by 6 pm.

Confirmed

13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Option rearrangement for the next round

You can change the order of your options till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.

Tentative

Oct 2026

Round 2 seat allotment

KEA has not given the date yet.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Round 2 fee payment and reporting

Expected a few days after the round 2 result.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Classes start

Last year the new batch began with orientation on 3 Nov 2025.

Tentative

Apr 2027

PGCET registration, last date to apply

Expected to open in Mar 2027 and close in Apr 2027.

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

Round 1 option entry

Expected to stay open for about a week.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Round 1 seat allotment result

Expected a few days after option entry closes.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Round 1 fee payment

Expected within a week of the allotment.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Reporting with original documents

Expected right after the fee payment.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Classes start

Expected in the same month as this year.

Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SJBIT MCA Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost of a KEA seat, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year, fixed by KEA

INR 1.16 Lakhs

VTU fee

One time, at admission. INR 13,680 if your degree is from outside Karnataka

INR 11,880

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 1 Lakh a year, 3-sharing room with food

INR 2 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.27 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + VTU fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 3.27 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + VTU fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 2,148

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 5,308

full fee spread over 24 months of study

Education loan EMI

INR 5,520

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 13,641

full fee spread over 24 months of study

Source: KEA fee order, VTU fee notice and SJBIT hostel page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your PGCET rank get you MCA at SJBIT?

Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use the KEA round 1 close of 2026 and the round 2 close of 2025, Rest of Karnataka list.

SJBIT MCA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

SJBIT MCA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to SJBIT. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, an easier cutoff, more seats.

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SJB Institute of Technology

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Bengaluru

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Cambridge Institute of Technology

K R Puram, Bengaluru

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Acharya Institute of Technology

Soldevanahalli, Bengaluru

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Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management

Udayapura, Bengaluru

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AMC Engineering College

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 1.27 Lakhs

tuition + VTU fee

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INR 1.27 Lakhs

Same fee

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INR 1.27 Lakhs

Same fee

Closing rankPGCET 2026 round 1, General

4,076

Round 1, 2026

3,871

205 places tougher

3,502

574 places tougher

2,801

1,275 places tougher

2,569

1,507 places tougher

6,655

2,579 places easier

Round 2 closePGCET 2025 round 2, General

4,803

Round 2, 2025

6,594

1,791 places easier

5,282

479 places easier

4,117

686 places tougher

3,128

1,675 places tougher

17,412

12,609 places easier

Kalyana Karnataka close2026 round 1, General

6,354

Round 1, 2026

6,106

248 places tougher

4,906

1,448 places tougher

3,713

2,641 places tougher

3,845

2,509 places tougher

7,649

1,295 places easier

KEA seats2026 seat matrix

2026

Same

28 more

In short

Sir MVIT closed 205 places tougher in round 1 of 2026 but was easier in round 2 of 2025. If your rank clears both, compare their placement lists before you pick one.

In short

Cambridge IT closed 574 places tougher in round 1 and has the same KEA seat count. If your rank is between the two closes, SJBIT is the seat you can get.

In short

Acharya IT charges the same KEA fee but closed 1,275 places tougher in round 1. If your rank clears Acharya IT and you live in north Bengaluru, it may suit you better.

In short

DSATM is the toughest seat in this group, with a round 1 close 1,507 places tougher. If your rank is worse than 2,569, keep SJBIT higher in your options.

In short

AMC charges the same KEA fee, has 28 more seats and an easier close. If your rank misses SJBIT, list AMC below it as the safer seat.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on SJBIT MCA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MCA at SJBIT worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you get a KEA seat. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.27 Lakhs, and the top offer in the 2023-25 MCA list was INR 5.5 LPA. One year of that pay is more than the whole fee. If a loan will pay the fee, check the EMI line in the fee block above.

What job will I get after MCA at SJBIT?▾

Most students who get placed join IT services and software support roles. The 2023-25 list names Greenway Health India, LTI Mindtree and Tech Mahindra, with offers from INR 3.25 LPA to INR 5.5 LPA. If you want a product company job, build your own projects and apply off campus too.

Should I wait for round 2 if my rank is a little worse than 4,076?▾

Only with a backup in place. In 2025 the General close moved to 4,803 in round 2, but KEA has not fixed the 2026 round 2 date yet. Keep SJBIT in your options and also list a college with an easier close, so you are not left without a seat.

Who should not take MCA at SJBIT?▾

Skip it if you want a big package or a home close to Whitefield or Electronic City. The top MCA offer in the 2023-25 list was INR 5.5 LPA, and Kengeri is on the west edge of Bengaluru. If either matters more to you than a low fee, look at your other options first.

Is SJBIT MCA a good choice after B.Com or B.A.?▾

Yes, if you had Mathematics in Class 12 or in your degree. KEA allows B.Sc, B.Com and B.A. graduates with Mathematics and 50% marks. The first year has Python and data structures labs, so start practising basic coding before classes start in Nov 2026.

Should I join if I need a hostel?▾

Yes, if your family can pay the hostel fee. A 3-sharing room with food costs INR 1 Lakh a year, which takes the full cost to INR 3.27 Lakhs. The hostel is on the same campus, so you save travel time. Ask the warden about room allotment when you report.

Is this MCA good for higher studies or research later?▾

Yes, if you keep your grades high. The department has Python, data structures and IoT labs, and it lists its rank holders on its own page. For a Ph.D later, pick a strong final semester project with a faculty guide and try to publish it.

Will I get placed if my grades are average?▾

Maybe, but do not count on campus offers alone. The 2023-25 MCA list names only 7 students placed. Join the coding workshops the department holds, such as the Java and data structures workshop, and apply to companies off campus as well.

Should I wait a year and write PGCET again?▾

Only if you can improve your rank by a lot. The General close was 4,076 in round 1 of 2026, and the KEA fee stays the same for every private college seat. If you already have a seat here, take it, because a lost year costs more than a small rank gain.

How do I get admission to MCA at SJBIT?▾

Write the KEA PGCET MCA exam and enter SJBIT, college code C547, in your options. KEA allots the seat on your rank. You then pay the KEA fee, download the confirmation slip and report to the college with your original documents by the last date.

What is the full fee for MCA at SJBIT?▾

The full 2-year fee for a KEA seat is INR 1.27 Lakhs without hostel. With a 3-sharing hostel room and food it comes to INR 3.27 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds.

Can SC, ST or Category 1 students get the fee waived?▾

Yes, if your family income is low enough. SC, ST and Category 1 students with income below INR 2.5 Lakhs save INR 40,000, and SC and ST students with income up to INR 10 Lakhs save INR 57,750. Enter your income certificate number in the PGCET form to claim it.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2026

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