Koshys Institute of Management Studies Bangalore MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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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.

Total fees
INR 2.49 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.25 LPA
latest placed batch
Cutoff
19,667
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 1
Placement rate
75%
latest batch placed

About Koshys MCA

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.

Koshys MCA Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2 LakhsPer year, two years
Admission feeINR 25,000One time
University and exam feeINR 22,500One time
Application processing feeINR 1,000One time
Hostel and messINR 1.30 LakhsFour semesters
Total, no hostelINR 2.49 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 3.79 LakhsFull course

Koshys MCA Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026Over
Application fee payment, last date5 May 2026Over
Karnataka PGCET MCA exam14 Jun 2026Over
Karnataka PGCET result and rank22 Aug 2026Over
Option entry and choice filling11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 allotment25 Sep 2026Over
Seat fee payment, last date3 Oct 2026Confirmed
College reporting and document check4 Oct 2026Confirmed
Round 2 allotmentNov 2026Tentative
Classes startDec 2026Tentative

Koshys MCA Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBCA, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc IT or an equal degree
Marks50% for General, 45% for reserved students
Subject baseMaths, computer science or IT papers
Exam routeKarnataka PGCET or KMAT

Koshys MCA Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
RegisterFill the Karnataka PGCET or college form
Write examTake Karnataka PGCET or KMAT
Fill choicesPick Koshys MCA in the option list
Seat allotmentKEA allots the seat on rank and choices
ReportPay the fee and bring original papers

Koshys MCA Cutoff

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.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General19,667Round 1, 2026
OBC-NCL22,000Expected from 2026 close
SC30,000Expected from 2026 close
ST35,000Expected from 2026 close
EWS21,000Expected from 2026 close

Koshys MCA Placements

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.

MetricValue
Average payINR 5.25 LPA
Highest offerINR 10 LPA
Batch placed75%
RecruitersTCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture

Koshys MCA Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 2 Lakhs
Central Sector SchemeAny category, income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 40,000
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate and income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 1.50 Lakhs
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 1 Lakh

Koshys MCA Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NAAClatestAccredited
AICTElatestApproved
Collegedunia2026Not published for this MCA course

Koshys MCA Course Structure

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.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Programming, database, data structure and labs
Year 2Web, mobile, cloud, project and placement training

Koshys MCA Seats and Intake

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.

QuotaSeats
Total intake60
Admission routeKarnataka PGCET and college admission desk

Koshys MCA Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Hostel and messINR 1.30 Lakhs for the full course
CityBangalore, Karnataka
Room ruleConfirm with the admission office before payment

Should you pick MCA at Koshys Institute of Management Studies?

This course suits students who want a Bangalore MCA seat and a service company job after two years.

Pick it if:
You want Bangalore IT work: TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Accenture hire MCA students here, so the course matches service jobs.
You want a reachable PGCET seat: the General close was 19,667, so keep it high if your rank is near it.
You need hostel help: the campus has hostel and mess, and you add that cost only if you take a room.
You want the fee back fast: the full fee is INR 2.49 Lakhs, and the average pay is INR 5.25 LPA.
Skip it if:
You want product jobs first: most named recruiters are service firms, so build coding projects before placement starts.
You count on every classmate placing: the placed share is 75%, so the last students need extra interviews.
You need a hostel promise: ask the admission office for room rules before you pay the first fee.
You will wait for round 2: take the round 1 seat if the fee date is close and papers are ready.
Counsellor's advice
If your PGCET rank is near 19,667, keep Koshys high and keep one safer choice below it. If you need hostel, ask for the room fee in writing before payment.
MCA Eligibility▾
Graduation marks: 50% in a recognised degree. Reserved students need 45%.
Degree base: BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc IT or an equal degree works.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET or KMAT helps you enter the regular admission route.
Subject base: Maths, computer science or IT papers should be part of your degree.
MCA Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: Register for Karnataka PGCET or KMAT and keep the rank card ready.
Fill choices: Use KEA option entry and place Koshys MCA where you want it.
Check allotment: KEA allots the seat on your rank, category and college choices.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the last date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check at Koshys.

MCA 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
23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 30 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
5 May 2026
Application fee payment, last date
The form counted only after the fee was paid.
Over
7 Jun 2026
Admit card download
Students used the admit card for the exam centre.
Over
14 Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET MCA exam
Your MCA rank comes from this exam.
Over
22 Aug 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the paper KEA reads.
Over
29 Aug 2026 to 10 Sep 2026
Document check
KEA checked marks and category papers in this window.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 18 Sep 2026
Option entry and choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 18 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
29 Sep 2026 to 3 Oct 2026
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 3 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
4 Oct 2026
College reporting and document check
Bring originals and the fee receipt to Koshys.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 allotment
Use this only if seats are left after round 1.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected from the usual KEA form month.
Tentative
May 2027
Application fee payment, last date
Expected after the form window closes.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admit card download
Expected before the exam window.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Karnataka PGCET MCA exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected after the exam paper is checked.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check
Expected before option entry.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry and choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Expected after option entry closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat fee payment, last date
Expected within one week of allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
College reporting and document check
Expected soon after the fee deadline.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Round 2 allotment
Expected only if seats are left.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting ends.

Source: KEA PGCET and Koshys Institute of Management Studies. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Koshys Institute of Management Studies MCA 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 1 Lakh a year
INR 2 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 25,000
University and exam fee
One time, in year 1
INR 22,500
Application processing fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per semester × 4, INR 32,500 a semester
INR 1.30 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.49 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.79 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 4,190
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
211%
average first-year pay INR 5.25 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,382
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
139%
average first-year pay INR 5.25 LPA vs the full fee

Source: Koshys Institute of Management Studies fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you MCA at Koshys Institute of Management Studies?

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

Category
Quota
General · KEA quota
15,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
15,501 to 19,667: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 19,667: not safe this year. Try the next round or another quota.
General · Management quota
12,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
12,001 to 17,000: almost there. Ask the admission desk before payment.
Worse than 17,000: not safe this year. Try the college admission desk.
OBC-NCL · KEA quota
17,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
17,501 to 22,000: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 22,000: not safe this year. Try the next round.
OBC-NCL · Management quota
13,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
13,001 to 18,000: almost there. Ask the admission desk before payment.
Worse than 18,000: not safe this year. Try the college admission desk.
SC · KEA quota
24,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
24,001 to 30,000: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 30,000: not safe this year. Try the next round.
SC · Management quota
18,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
18,001 to 25,000: almost there. Ask the admission desk before payment.
Worse than 25,000: not safe this year. Try the college admission desk.
ST · KEA quota
28,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
28,001 to 35,000: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 35,000: not safe this year. Try the next round.
ST · Management quota
20,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
20,001 to 28,000: almost there. Ask the admission desk before payment.
Worse than 28,000: not safe this year. Try the college admission desk.
EWS · KEA quota
16,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
16,501 to 21,000: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 21,000: not safe this year. Try the next round.
EWS · Management quota
12,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
12,501 to 18,000: almost there. Ask the admission desk before payment.
Worse than 18,000: not safe this year. Try the college admission desk.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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.

Koshys Institute of Management Studies MCA 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 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
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Koshys Institute of Management Studies
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 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 2.09 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.49 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.09 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 9,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 59,000

Koshys Institute of Management Studies MCA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to Koshys Institute of Management Studies. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Bengaluru
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SB College of Management Studies
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.49 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 3 Lakhs
INR 51,000 more
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 29,000 less
INR 2.60 Lakhs
INR 11,000 more
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 2.01 Lakhs more
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 49,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.25 LPA
latest placed batch
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.25 LPA more
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.75 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 1.05 LPA less
INR 6 LPA
INR 0.75 LPA more
INR 4 LPA
INR 1.25 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
75%
latest batch
75%
Same placement
70%
5 points lower
70%
5 points lower
80%
5 points higher
65%
10 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET rank, General
19,667
Round 1, 2026
14,158
5,509 places tougher
14,639
5,028 places tougher
14,737
4,930 places tougher
15,521
4,146 places tougher
15,621
4,046 places tougher
Seatsthis course
60
published intake
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
211%
on INR 5.25 LPA
183%
28 points lower
205%
6 points lower
162%
49 points lower
133%
78 points lower
200%
11 points lower
In short
Krupanidhi charges more and pays a little more. If both seats are open, pick by campus fit and travel time.
In short
SEA costs less, but pay and placement are lower. If fees matter most, keep it as a backup under Koshys.
In short
Gopalan costs a little more and pays less. If Koshys gives you a seat, take it before waiting for this option.
In short
ISME pays more but costs much more. If you need a lower loan, Koshys is the safer MCA choice.
In short
SB College costs less and pays less. If your rank clears Koshys, keep SB as the backup, not the first choice.

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

FAQs on Koshys Institute of Management Studies MCA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Koshys MCA worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a Bangalore MCA with a service company path. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.49 Lakhs, and the latest placed batch averaged INR 5.25 LPA. That gives a strong ROI in the rules. Check the EMI tile above if a loan will pay the fee.
Should I take Koshys MCA if my rank is near the closing rank?▾
Yes, but do not depend on one number. The General closing rank printed on this page is 19,667 for round 1. If your rank is close, keep Koshys high in the option list and watch the fee date. Use the checker above for your own category.
What job can I get after Koshys MCA?▾
Most students should aim at software and IT service jobs. The page prints an average pay of INR 5.25 LPA and a placed share of 75%. TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Accenture fit the recruiter list. Build coding projects early, because interviews test code and speaking skills.
Who should take this MCA course?▾
Take it if you want a two-year MCA in Bangalore and can work for service company roles first. The course has 60 seats, so the batch is small enough to track. It suits students who want a practical route after BCA or a computer science degree.
Who should skip Koshys MCA?▾
Skip it if you want product jobs without extra project work. The named recruiters are mainly service firms, and the average pay is INR 5.25 LPA. You should also check hostel rules before payment if living on campus is a must for you.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add hostel only if staying near campus saves travel time. The full cost rises from INR 2.49 Lakhs to INR 3.79 Lakhs with hostel and mess. That is INR 1.30 Lakhs more. Ask for the room fee and refund rule in writing before you pay.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
It can be, if you use the final project well. The MCA covers programming, database, web, mobile and cloud work. For higher studies, marks and project quality matter more than the college name. Talk to teachers early and pick a project that shows real code.
Should I wait a year for a better MCA seat?▾
Wait only if you can improve your rank a lot. The closing rank here is 19,667, and a small change may not change your options. If Koshys fits your fee limit and city plan, taking the seat can save one year.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top half?▾
You still have a chance, but you must prepare early. The placed share is 75%, so not every student gets placed through campus. Start coding, aptitude and speaking practice in year 1. Use Bangalore internships to make your resume stronger.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, most students pay the fee by year or semester, as the fee rows show. The tuition fee is INR 2 Lakhs for the full course and is shown as two yearly parts. Ask the admission office for the exact payment dates before the first payment.
Which scholarship should I check first?▾
Check the state post-matric scholarship first if you are SC or ST and income is below INR 2.5 Lakhs. It gives the largest help on this page, at INR 2 Lakhs. Other students should check the Central Sector Scheme and the EWS or OBC options.
Is Koshys MCA safe if I need a Bangalore job?▾
It is a sensible choice if you are ready for service company hiring. Bangalore gives access to IT offices, but the college does not place every student. The page prints 75% placement and INR 5.25 LPA average pay. Keep one backup option in your list.

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