29 Sep, 2026 Koshys Institute of Management Studies Bangalore Karnataka PGCET MCA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 is 19667 for the GM Category. Check category-wise cutoff.
Koshys offers a two-year, full-time MCA in Bangalore with 60 seats. The course is taught on campus across four semesters. The college is NAAC accredited and AICTE approved, so the degree fits the usual MCA route. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.49 Lakhs, and the full cost with hostel is INR 3.79 Lakhs. You get a seat through Karnataka PGCET counselling or the college admission desk. The General seat closed at rank 19,667 in round 1. The latest placed batch averaged INR 5.25 LPA, and 75% of students were placed.
The total with hostel is INR 3.79 Lakhs, and the total without hostel is INR 2.49 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee in two yearly parts. The admission fee and university fee are paid in year 1. Hostel and mess are separate, and you pay them only if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2 Lakhs | Per year, two years |
| Admission fee | INR 25,000 | One time |
| University and exam fee | INR 22,500 | One time |
| Application processing fee | INR 1,000 | One time |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.30 Lakhs | Four semesters |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.49 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.79 Lakhs | Full course |
Round 1 allotment was on 25 Sep 2026. Seat fee payment is open till 3 Oct 2026, and reporting is on 4 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and fee receipt ready. Round 2 is expected in Nov 2026, and classes are expected in Dec 2026.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Application fee payment, last date | 5 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET MCA exam | 14 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 22 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Option entry and choice filling | 11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Seat fee payment, last date | 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| College reporting and document check | 4 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 2 allotment | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Dec 2026 | Tentative |
The main mark rule is 50% in graduation, with 45% for reserved students. You need BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc IT or a degree with maths or computer papers. Karnataka PGCET or KMAT helps you enter through the regular admission route. If your marks are below the limit, you cannot use this course for admission.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc IT or an equal degree |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved students |
| Subject base | Maths, computer science or IT papers |
| Exam route | Karnataka PGCET or KMAT |
Karnataka PGCET gives the rank and KEA allots seats through option entry. You register, write the exam, fill college choices and wait for allotment. After allotment, you pay the seat fee and report to Koshys for document check. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| Register | Fill the Karnataka PGCET or college form |
| Write exam | Take Karnataka PGCET or KMAT |
| Fill choices | Pick Koshys MCA in the option list |
| Seat allotment | KEA allots the seat on rank and choices |
| Report | Pay the fee and bring original papers |
General closed at 19,667, OBC-NCL at 22,000 and EWS at 21,000. These are Karnataka PGCET round 1 ranks for the MCA seat. A higher rank number means the seat was easier to get. Use your category in the rank checker before you lock choices.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 19,667 | Round 1, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 22,000 | Expected from 2026 close |
| SC | 30,000 | Expected from 2026 close |
| ST | 35,000 | Expected from 2026 close |
| EWS | 21,000 | Expected from 2026 close |
The latest placed batch averaged INR 5.25 LPA, and 75% of students were placed. The highest offer shared for the course is INR 10 LPA. TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Accenture fit the usual recruiter list. Start coding projects early, because service firms test coding, aptitude and speaking skills.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.25 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 10 LPA |
| Batch placed | 75% |
| Recruiters | TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest help for SC and ST students. The Central Sector Scheme helps students with family income up to INR 8 Lakhs. Keep income, category and score papers ready before the form date.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 2 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 40,000 |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate and income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 1.50 Lakhs |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh |
Koshys is NAAC accredited and AICTE approved. The college is listed for management and computer application study in Bangalore. Collegedunia rank is not published for this exact MCA course. Use the approval and placement figures first, because they matter more for this seat.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | latest | Accredited |
| AICTE | latest | Approved |
| Collegedunia | 2026 | Not published for this MCA course |
The two years cover programming, database work and software projects. Year 1 builds the coding base. Year 2 moves to web, mobile, cloud and project work. Use the final project to show real code before placement starts.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Programming, database, data structure and labs |
| Year 2 | Web, mobile, cloud, project and placement training |
The MCA intake is 60 seats. Most students enter through Karnataka PGCET or the college admission desk. A small batch helps teachers know the class, but placement still depends on coding tests and interviews.
| Quota | Seats |
|---|---|
| Total intake | 60 |
| Admission route | Karnataka PGCET and college admission desk |
Hostel and mess add INR 1.30 Lakhs for the course. The campus is in Bangalore, so students can also rent a room near the college. Ask for the room fee and refund rule in writing before payment.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.30 Lakhs for the full course |
| City | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Room rule | Confirm with the admission office before payment |
This course suits students who want a Bangalore MCA seat and a service company job after two years.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET and Koshys Institute of Management Studies. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: Koshys Institute of Management Studies fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.
Use the round 1 number as a guide, not a promise. If your rank is near 19,667, keep Koshys in the list and watch the fee date closely.
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