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SJEC Mangalore MBA Finance & Business Analytics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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17 Oct, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Allotment Result 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting is Oct 19 & 23, 2026, respectively. Read News.
17 Oct, 2026 SJEC Mangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 MBA Cutoff 2026 in the GM Category is 5641-23940. For the category-wise cutoff, check here.
Total fees
INR 1.28 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
5,641
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
71%
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 SJEC MBA
SJEC offers a two-year, full-time MBA Finance and Business Analytics with 120 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with management labs and projects from the first year. The institute holds NBA accredited and stands NBA accredited MBA department . The full fee without hostel is INR 1.28 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 2.88 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a government quota seat through KEA counselling. The General General Merit seat closed at rank 5,641 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.5 LPA and 71% of the batch was placed.
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics Fees
The full course costs INR 1.28 Lakhs without hostel and INR 2.88 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.13 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 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.13 Lakhs | INR 56,500 a year, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | 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 1.28 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 2.88 Lakhs | Full course |
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam | 14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 3 May 2026 | Over |
| KEA choice filling | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 allotment | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 9 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics Eligibility
You need 50% in graduation; reserved Karnataka students need 45%. You also need a Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT score. There is no age limit published.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| graduation subjects | any discipline |
| graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved Karnataka students |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No age limit published |
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics 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 | Write the MBA paper and keep the rank card |
| 2. Fill college options on KEA | List this MBA course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the fee by the KEA date |
| 4. Report | Bring degree marks cards and the allotment order |
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 5,641 and the OBC-NCL seat at 6,406 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for General Merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 5,641 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 6,406 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 11,519 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 23,940 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 13,084 | Round 6, 2025 |
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 71% of its batch at an average of INR 3.5 LPA. The median is INR 3 LPA and the highest offer was INR 6.1 LPA. banks, insurers and service firms hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 6.1 LPA |
| Batch placed | 71% |
| Hireers | banks, insurers and service firms, on campus |
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.28 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 1.28 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 Lakh over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics Ranking
The college stands NBA in Collegedunia's MBA ranking and NBA accreditation, with NBA accredited. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Department accreditation | 2026 | NBA |
| NBA | 2025 | NBA |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with management labs and projects from the first year. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Managerial economics, accounts and business statistics |
| Year 2 | Finance, marketing and business analytics |
| Year 3 | Summer internship, finance electives and analytics tools |
| Year 4 | Project work, business analytics and finance electives |
SJEC MBA Finance and Business Analytics 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 coastal city |
Should you pick MBA Finance and Business Analytics at St Joseph Engineering College?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a coastal city for four years.
Pick it if:
You want a government quota seat: KEA fills half the MBA intake, so check the PGCET cutoff before management seats.
You want finance roles: banks and insurers hire MBA students here every year.
Your family pays by term: ask the office about paying the annual fee in parts.
You want low cost: the fee is small against the average pay, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are near the cutoff: keep this course, but add one safer MBA option above it.
You need a sure hostel room: hostel seats depend on availability, so ask before you pay.
You want a metro internship: Mangaluru has fewer finance offices than Bengaluru, so start applying early.
You will decide after the PGCET result: fill KEA options before the window closes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a General Merit rank. If you are Management Quota and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
MBA Finance and Business Analytics Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 50% in any discipline. 45% for reserved Karnataka students.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. rank (your main rank) decides the Management Quota seats.
General Merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed graduation in this state.
MBA Finance and Business Analytics Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the state 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.
MBA Finance and Business Analytics 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
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
KEA uses the MBA rank card for government quota seats.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
KEA choice filling
Options were locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Round 6 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 10 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
9 Nov 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 choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance 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 PGCET 2026 and SJEC admission notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
St Joseph Engineering College MBA Finance and Business Analytics 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 56,500 a year
INR 1.13 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 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 2,158
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
273%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,856
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
122%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: SJEC MBA fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you MBA at St Joseph Engineering College?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General Merit
4,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,201 to 5,641: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,641: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Management Quota
4,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,101 to 6,000: 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 · General Merit
5,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,001 to 6,406: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 6,406: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Management Quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · General Merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 11,519: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 11,519: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Management Quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · General Merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 23,940: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 23,940: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Management Quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · General Merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 13,084: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 13,084: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Management Quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
St Joseph Engineering College MBA Finance and Business Analytics 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 88,000
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, top 20 percentile in graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 88,000
St Joseph Engineering College
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 88,000
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.
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Sahyadri costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Sahyadri; if it clears only SJEC, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Mangaluru 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 SJEC in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If SJEC gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Valachil costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses SJEC in the early rounds, list Valachil right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If SJEC 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 St Joseph Engineering College MBA Finance and Business Analytics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MBA Finance and Business Analytics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.28 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 3.5 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 General Merit seat closed at rank 5,641 in round 6 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 finance and analytics jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.5 LPA, the median was INR 3 LPA and 71% of the batch was placed. If you want a marketing-only 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. Hostel seats are limited and hostel rooms depend on seat availability. The campus is in a coastal city, 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 choice 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. 71% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.5 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 course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick MBA if you want a software job and ECE if you want a marketing-only job. MBA places a bigger share of its batch with banks and service firms, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want MBA, the specialisation choice 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 1.28 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 2.88 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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