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SJEC Mangalore MBA Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mangalore, KarnatakaEstd 2002 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A+
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SJEC Mangalore Latest Updates and News

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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 6.15 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.5 LPA
latest SJEC placement page
Cutoff
18,226
PGCET GM, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
72%
MBA IEV department figure

About SJEC MBA IEV

St Joseph Engineering College offers a two-year, full-time MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development with 30 seats. The course takes four semesters on the Mangaluru campus and is linked to VTU rules. SJEC is AICTE approved, NAAC A+ graded and its MBA is NBA accredited. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and INR 7.65 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a government quota seat through Karnataka PGCET counselling. Management quota students use PGCET, KMAT or CMAT. The GM seat closed at rank 18,226 in round 2 of 2025. The department shows 72% placement, and the college placement page reports average pay of INR 3.5 LPA.

SJEC MBA IEV Fees

The full course costs INR 7.65 Lakhs with hostel and INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee over four semesters. The admission fee is paid once. Hostel and mess add INR 1.50 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 6 LakhsINR 1.50 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 1.50 LakhsINR 75,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 6.15 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 7.65 LakhsFull course

SJEC MBA IEV Admission Dates

PGCET round 1 final allotment closed on 25 Sep 2026. Fee payment is set for early Oct 2026. Reporting is set for Oct 2026, and classes are expected in Nov 2026. Watch the KEA portal for the second round if seats are left.

EventDateStatus
PGCET application, last date to apply24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026Over
PGCET MBA exam24 May 2026Over
PGCET result and rankAug 2026Over
Verification slip download10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026Over
Option entry and choice filling11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026Over
Mock allotment17 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 final allotment25 Sep 2026Over
Seat acceptance fee, last date3 Oct 2026Confirmed
College reporting and document check1 Oct 2026 to 7 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes startNov 2026Tentative

SJEC MBA IEV Eligibility

You need a graduation degree in any discipline and a valid entrance score. General students need 50% marks, while Karnataka SC, ST and OBC students need 45%. Government quota seats use PGCET. Management quota uses PGCET, KMAT or CMAT.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeGraduation in any discipline
Marks50% for General, 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC
Government quota examKarnataka PGCET rank
Management quota examPGCET, KMAT or CMAT

SJEC MBA IEV Admission Process

KEA allots government quota seats through PGCET counselling. You register, enter college choices, check allotment, pay the fee and report. Management quota students apply to SJEC and show an approved entrance score. If you miss payment or reporting, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Write an entrance examUse PGCET for government quota, or PGCET, KMAT or CMAT for management quota
2. Fill choicesEnter SJEC MBA IEV in the KEA option form
3. Accept the seatPay the fee within the KEA window
4. Report to collegeBring degree marks cards, entrance score and allotment papers

SJEC MBA IEV Cutoff

The IEV GM seat closed at rank 18,226 in PGCET 2025. The regular MBA GM seat closed at rank 7,828 in the final round. The IEV close was easier because the course is new and has a smaller applicant pool.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
GM18,226Round 2, 2025
GM, regular MBA7,828Round 2, 2025
GM, round 118,226Round 1, 2025

SJEC MBA IEV Placements

The MBA IEV page prints 72% placement and the college placement page reports average pay of INR 3.5 LPA. The course points students toward startups, incubation centres and entrepreneurship cells. Roles can include venture team, startup operations and innovation cell work.

MetricValue
Average payINR 3.5 LPA, latest SJEC placement page
Placement rate72%
Course routeStartup, venture and innovation roles
Campus workIncubation cell, startup cell and live projects

SJEC MBA IEV Scholarships

Four common schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scheme gives the biggest waiver for eligible SC and ST students. SJEC also lists special PG scholarships based on degree percentage.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeFamily income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course
SJEC PG merit scholarshipStrong degree marksFee concession set by the college

SJEC MBA IEV Ranking

SJEC has NAAC A+ and the MBA is NBA accredited up to 2027. The college is autonomous under VTU and AICTE approved. These labels matter because they show the course follows external quality checks, not only college rules.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAACcurrent cycleA+
NBA2024 to 2027MBA accredited
AICTEcurrent approvalApproved institute

SJEC MBA IEV Course Structure

The course has four semesters and focuses on venture building from the start. Year 1 builds management basics and idea testing. Year 2 moves toward venture development, market entry and project work.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Management basics, idea discovery and market testing
Year 2Venture development, startup work and final project
LabsTwo labs listed on the MBA IEV page

SJEC MBA IEV Seats and Intake

The course has 30 seats, while the regular MBA has 120 seats. The smaller intake gives closer mentoring. It also means a student who wants only regular corporate specialisations should check the regular MBA first.

QuotaSeats
MBA IEV intake30
Regular MBA intake120
ModeFull-time, on campus

Should you pick MBA IEV at SJEC?

This course suits students who want to build a venture, not only get a campus job.

Pick it if:
You want to build a startup: the course makes you test ideas, meet mentors and work with SJEC incubation cells.
You want a small MBA class: the intake is 30, so project mentoring is closer than in the regular MBA.
You need an accredited MBA: SJEC MBA is NBA accredited up to 2027, and NAAC grade is A+.
You want Mangaluru industry links: the city has ports, hospitals, banks and local startups for live projects.
Skip it if:
You want a pure corporate MBA: this course is built around ventures, so choose regular MBA if finance is your only goal.
You need very high pay fast: the average pay is INR 3.5 LPA, so check the ROI tile before a loan.
You miss the PGCET close: the IEV seat closed at 18,226, so keep safer options above it.
You want a large company path: the course gives startup work first, so placement roles may feel narrower.
Counsellor's advice
If you want a startup path and can pay the fee, keep this high. If you want finance first, prefer regular MBA.
MBA IEV Eligibility▾
Degree needed: you need graduation in any discipline from a recognised college.
Marks needed: General students need 50%; Karnataka SC, ST and OBC students need 45%.
Government quota: you need a Karnataka PGCET rank and KEA counselling.
Management quota: you can use PGCET, KMAT or CMAT with graduation marks.
MBA IEV Admission Process▾
Write exam: take PGCET for government quota, or PGCET, KMAT or CMAT for management quota.
Enter choices: list SJEC MBA IEV in the KEA option form if you use PGCET.
Check allotment: KEA allots the seat on rank, category and choices.
Pay fee: pay the seat fee within the KEA window, or you lose the seat.
Report: bring degree marks cards, entrance score, ID proof and allotment papers to SJEC.

MBA IEV 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
24 Apr 2026 to 10 May 2026
PGCET application, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 10 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
24 May 2026
PGCET MBA exam
Your rank came from this exam.
Over
Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank card is needed for KEA counselling.
Over
10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Verification slip download
Students downloaded the claim slip before choice filling.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Option entry and choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
17 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Students could edit choices after this result.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The allotment letter came online through KEA.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 3 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
1 Oct 2026 to 7 Oct 2026
College reporting and document check
Bring originals; the college checks them before joining.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
Expected after reporting and fee payment end.
Tentative
Apr 2027
PGCET application, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as the last cycle.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET MBA exam
Expected in the same month as the last cycle.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected before KEA opens counselling.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Verification slip download
Expected before option entry starts.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry and choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Mock allotment
Expected before the final round result.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 final allotment
Expected after mock allotment and option editing.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
Expected within a few days of allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
College reporting and document check
Expected after fee payment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting ends.

Source: SJEC admission pages and KEA PGCET. Confirm on the official site before you act.

St Joseph Engineering College MBA IEV 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 semester × 4, INR 1.50 Lakhs a semester
INR 6 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 75,000 a year
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.15 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 7.65 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
57%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 12,898
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
46%
average first-year pay INR 3.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SJEC prospectus and hostel fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you MBA IEV at SJEC?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published PGCET closing ranks.

Category
Quota
GM · Rest Karnataka
14,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
14,001 to 18,226: almost there. Wait for later rounds before you change choices.
Worse than 18,226: not this year. Try management quota or the next round.
GM · Management
60% and above: yes, apply early with PGCET, KMAT or CMAT.
50% to 59%: almost there. Ask SJEC about the open seats before paying.
Below 50%: not eligible. Improve the degree marks rule first.
2A · Rest Karnataka
16,000 or better: yes, you are in if seats are listed for the category.
16,001 to 20,000: almost there. Keep this course and wait for later movement.
Worse than 20,000: not safe. Keep another course below it.
2A · Management
60% and above: yes, apply early with an approved entrance score.
50% to 59%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Below 50%: not eligible under the degree marks rule.
SC · Rest Karnataka
22,000 or better: yes, you can try this course through PGCET.
22,001 to 26,000: almost there. Keep the choice and watch the next round.
Worse than 26,000: not safe. Try the college office route if seats remain.
SC · Management
45% and above: yes, apply with an approved entrance score.
40% to 44%: almost there. Ask if the relaxation applies to your papers.
Below 40%: not safe. Check the degree marks rule before applying.
ST · Rest Karnataka
22,000 or better: yes, you can try this course through PGCET.
22,001 to 26,000: almost there. Keep the choice and watch the next round.
Worse than 26,000: not safe. Try management quota only after checking seats.
ST · Management
45% and above: yes, apply with an approved entrance score.
40% to 44%: almost there. Ask if the relaxation applies to your papers.
Below 40%: not safe. Check the degree marks rule before applying.
OBC · Rest Karnataka
18,000 or better: yes, you are close to the published IEV close.
18,001 to 23,000: almost there. Later movement can help if seats remain.
Worse than 23,000: not safe. Keep a safer course below this one.
OBC · Management
45% and above: yes, apply with an approved entrance score.
40% to 44%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Below 40%: not safe. Check the degree marks rule first.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The IEV cutoff is easier than the regular MBA cutoff because the course is newer. Use the published close as a guide, not as a promise.

St Joseph Engineering College MBA IEV 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.

Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
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 answers
Central 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 Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
SJEC PG merit scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Sample Institute of Technology
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: strong degree marks and college approvalApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
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 answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.25 Lakhs

St Joseph Engineering College MBA IEV vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to St Joseph Engineering College. 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 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
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INR 3.15 Lakhs less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3.5 LPA
latest SJEC placement page
INR 4 LPA
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INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
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INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 3.6 LPA
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INR 3.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
72%
MBA IEV page
75%
3 points higher
65%
7 points lower
70%
2 points lower
78%
6 points higher
68%
4 points lower
Closing rankPGCET, General
18,226
Round 2, 2025
10,680
7,546 places tougher
25,000
6,774 places easier
31,635
13,409 places easier
19,470
1,244 places easier
22,000
3,774 places easier
SeatsMBA seats
30
MBA IEV intake
120
90 more
60
30 more
180
150 more
120
90 more
60
30 more
In short
Sahyadri costs less and pays a little more, but its closing rank is tougher. If your rank clears both, compare the course focus; if you want venture building, St Joseph Engineering College fits better.
In short
Srinivas is cheaper and easier to enter, but its average pay is lower. If fee is your main worry, compare both offices; if mentoring matters more, keep St Joseph Engineering College higher.
In short
Alva's is the lowest fee choice and has many seats, but its pay is lower. If you get St Joseph Engineering College and want an IEV course, take this seat first.
In short
MITE pays a little more and has many seats, while St Joseph Engineering College has the named IEV route. If startup work is your aim, compare the curriculum before you choose.
In short
Canara costs less and is easier to enter, but its pay and placement rate are lower. If SJEC allots you MBA IEV and venture work matters, keep this page higher.

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

FAQs on St Joseph Engineering College MBA IEV

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is SJEC MBA IEV worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want to build or join a startup team. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, and the average pay used on this page is INR 3.5 LPA. That is not a quick payback. Take it when the venture focus matters more than a high first salary.
Should I take this course for a normal corporate job?▾
Not as your first pick if you only want finance, HR or marketing roles. This MBA IEV is built around ideas, market testing and venture work. SJEC also has a regular MBA with 120 seats. Compare that course first if your goal is a standard corporate role.
What job can I get after MBA IEV at SJEC?▾
You can look at startup operations, venture team roles, incubation centre work and entrepreneurship cell roles. The MBA IEV page says 72% placement, and the college placement page gives average pay of INR 3.5 LPA. Ask the placement office which companies hired the latest IEV batch before you pay.
Is this course good if I want to start my own business?▾
Yes, that is the main reason to pick it. The course asks students to test ideas, study markets and build ventures during the MBA. The intake is 30, so mentoring can be closer. Go in with one or two business ideas and ask how the incubation cell will support them.
Should I choose MBA IEV over regular MBA at SJEC?▾
Choose MBA IEV if you want venture work and can accept a narrower job path. Choose regular MBA if you want finance, HR, marketing or digital business roles first. The regular MBA has 120 seats, while IEV has 30 seats, so the classroom feel is different too.
Is the PGCET cutoff safe for my rank?▾
Use the cutoff as a guide, not as a promise. The published IEV GM close was 18,226 in PGCET 2025. If your rank is near that number, keep SJEC in the list and keep a safer option below it. Check the rank checker above for your category.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
It depends on how you will pay. The fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 3.5 LPA, so the ROI tile is 57%. If you need a loan, read the EMI tile and ask your family if the monthly payment is comfortable.
Who should skip MBA IEV at SJEC?▾
Skip it if you want only a large company placement or a very high first salary. The course is about venture building and startup work first. The average pay figure used here is INR 3.5 LPA. If that does not fit your plan, check the regular MBA route.
Will the small intake help me?▾
Yes, if you use it well. MBA IEV has 30 seats, so project mentoring can be closer than in a large class. That helps when you are testing a business idea. It does not replace your own work, so ask about mentors, live projects and startup support before joining.
How do I get admission to SJEC MBA IEV?▾
For government quota, write Karnataka PGCET and take part in KEA counselling. For management quota, SJEC accepts PGCET, KMAT or CMAT with graduation marks. After allotment, pay the fee and report with degree marks cards, entrance score and ID proof.
What is the full fee for MBA IEV at SJEC?▾
The full 2-year fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs on this page. With hostel and mess, it is INR 7.65 Lakhs. The fee block shows the tuition fee, one-time fee and the hostel toggle. Confirm the latest fee with SJEC before payment.
Can I get a scholarship for this course?▾
Yes, if you match the scheme rules. The scholarship calculator lists state post-matric, Central Sector, OBC support and SJEC PG merit help. The largest shown waiver is INR 2 Lakhs. Keep income, caste and degree marks papers ready before you apply.

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