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SJCE Mysore ME Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
SJCE Mysore Latest Updates and News
17 Oct, 2026 SJCE Mysore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 1621-9725 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 1.37 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6 LPA
NIRF PG median pay
Cutoff
5,533
Karnataka PGCET rank
Placement rate
92%
PG 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 SJCE ME Management
SJCE offers a two-year, full-time ME Management with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #151 in NIRF engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.37 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 2.97 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling after Karnataka PGCET or GATE. The General Karnataka seat closed near rank 5,533 in the published cutoff list. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
SJCE ME Management Fees
The full course costs INR 1.37 Lakhs without hostel and INR 2.97 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.20 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.20 Lakhs | INR 30,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 17,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.37 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.97 Lakhs | Full course |
SJCE ME Management Admission Dates
Most 2026 steps are over. PGCET registration for 2027 is expected in Mar 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 12 Oct 2026 and classes start on 20 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET ME and M.Tech exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET result and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat fee payment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
SJCE ME Management Eligibility
You need a BE or B.Tech degree with 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or a valid GATE score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or B.Tech in a relevant course |
| Graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank or valid GATE score |
| Age | No upper age limit |
SJCE ME 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 the ME and M.Tech paper; your rank counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List SJCE ME Management 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 |
SJCE ME Management Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 5,533 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,900 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 5,533 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,900 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 3,200 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 2,400 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 4,200 | Round 1, 2025 |
SJCE ME Management Placements
The PG batch used here has INR 6 LPA median pay and 92% placement. The highest offer listed is INR 12 LPA. Operations, analytics and manufacturing management teams fit this course best.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6 LPA, latest PG data |
| Median pay | INR 6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Operations, analytics and manufacturing management companies |
SJCE ME Management Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 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 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, a strong graduation record | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
SJCE ME Management Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's ME ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with NAAC A+. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year. NAAC checks teaching, campus work and student support.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #151 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
SJCE ME Management Course Structure
Semester 1 starts with management theory, statistics and operations. Semester 3 adds electives and semester 4 ends with the project. The course stays focused on engineering management across both years.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Management concepts, statistics and quantitative methods |
| Semester 2 | Operations research, marketing and financial management |
| Semester 3 | Electives, project planning and industrial work |
| Semester 4 | Project work and viva |
SJCE ME 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 | Rooms are allotted before classes start |
| Single room | As per hostel office rules |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | Campus in Mysore |
Should you pick ME Management at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
This course suits engineering graduates who want operations and project roles.
Pick it if:
You want operations roles: SJCE teaches management inside an engineering college, so factories and process teams fit this course.
You need a smaller batch: the intake is 18 seats, so faculty can track projects and internship choices closely.
Your score is near the cutoff: last published KEA closing rank was 5,533, so keep this choice above lower picks.
You want the fee back fast: INR 1.37 Lakhs is low against INR 6 LPA, so the ROI tile is strong.
Skip it if:
You want pure MBA roles: this is ME Management, so the course has engineering and operations, not sales training.
You need many companies: the batch is 18 seats, so fewer firms visit only for this course.
Your degree is not BE or B.Tech: KEA needs an engineering degree, so check eligibility before you pay.
You need a metro job market: Mysore is smaller, so most internships come through the college and your own search.
Counsellor's advice
If you want operations or project roles after engineering, keep this course high. If you want a pure MBA job, fill MBA forms first.
ME Management Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 50% in a BE or B.Tech degree. 45% 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. rank decides the All India seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed graduation in this state.
ME 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 course 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.
ME Management Admission Dates 2027
▾
Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
31 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET application form, last date to apply
The last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026.
Over
23 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET ME and M.Tech exam
The rank card is used for KEA allotment.
Over
22 Jun 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank list decided who could enter options.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices had to be saved before 17 Sep 2026.
Over
18 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
This helped students reorder choices before the final list.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The allotted seat was shown on the KEA portal.
Over
26 Sep 2026
Seat fee and choice reporting
Choice 1 students had to pay and report by this date.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original degree papers and the allotment order.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
The department starts the first semester after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET application form, last date to apply
Expected in the same period as 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
Karnataka PGCET ME and M.Tech exam
Expected after the application window closes.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected before option entry begins.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to be the choice filling step for this course.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat fee payment
Pay within the window KEA gives for the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring degree papers, caste papers if used and fee receipt.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting is done.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and SJCE admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
SJCE ME Management Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 30,000 a semester
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 17,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,310
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
438%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,008
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
202%
average first-year pay INR 6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SJCE admission notice and published fee listing. Confirm on the official site before you pay.
Will your rank get you ME Management at Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
4,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,401 to 5,533: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 5,533: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · All India
3,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,901 to 4,900: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 4,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
3,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,601 to 4,900: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 4,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · All India
2,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,601 to 3,500: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 3,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
2,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,601 to 3,200: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 3,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · All India
2,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,201 to 2,900: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 2,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
1,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,901 to 2,400: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 2,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · All India
1,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,301 to 4,200: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 4,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
3,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,301 to 4,200: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 4,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · All India
2,900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,901 to 3,600: almost there. Later rounds can change the close.
Worse than 3,600: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. Later close numbers help only if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering ME 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 60,000
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, a strong graduation recordApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
SJCE
Given as a tuition waiver if the papers are accepted.
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 40,000
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.
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering ME Management vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.37 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 17,000 less
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 13,000 more
INR 1.37 Lakhs
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INR 27,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 6 LPA
NIRF PG median pay
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 6.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
INR 5.4 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
5,533
published cutoff list
4,900
633 places tougher
6,100
567 places easier
5,533
Same cutoff
7,000
1,467 places easier
8,200
2,667 places easier
Seatsthis course
18
Karnataka PGCET
18
Same seats
24
6 more
18
Same seats
12
6 fewer
30
12 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
438%
on INR 6 LPA
483%
45 points higher
367%
71 points lower
452%
14 points higher
338%
100 points lower
545%
107 points higher
In short
RVCE costs less and has a tougher closing rank. If your rank clears both, take RVCE; if it clears only SJCE, take this seat.
In short
BMSCE costs a little more and has a higher placement rate. If your rank needs an easier cutoff, keep BMSCE below SJCE as the safer seat.
In short
NIE has the same fee and slightly higher pay. If you want to stay in Mysore, compare the project work and pick the stronger fit.
In short
SIT costs more and has fewer seats, but the cutoff is easier. If SJCE does not allot, keep SIT as the next safe choice.
In short
DSCE costs less and has more seats, but its pay is lower. If SJCE allots this course, take it and keep DSCE as backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering ME Management
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is ME Management at SJCE worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.37 Lakhs and the PG median pay is INR 6 LPA, so the fee is low against the pay. 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 Karnataka seat closed at rank 5,533 in round 1 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 operations and project roles with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 6 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a pure technical job instead, this course 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 semester 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 semester 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before semester 3, but the electives in semester 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in semester 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 course change after semester 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6 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 semester 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick ME Management if you want a operations job and ECE if you want a pure technical job. ME Management 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 ME Management, the course change after semester 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take Karnataka PGCET and fill SJCE ME Management 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 1.37 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.97 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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