Sambhram Academy of Management Studies Bangalore MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Bangalore, KarnatakaEstd 1999 Bangalore University, Bangalore NAAC Grade

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Total fees

INR 1.29 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Highest offer

INR 14 LPA

All SAMS courses, MCA pay not published

Cutoff

19,787

KEA rank, General, Round 1 2026

Placement rate

80%

All SAMS courses

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 degree, marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe KEA calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost and what the university adds 07Will your rank get you in?KEA closing ranks by category 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 SAMS Bangalore MCA

Sambhram Academy of Management Studies (SAMS) offers a two-year, full-time MCA at its campus in Jalahalli East, Bengaluru. The college started in 1999, is NAAC accredited and is affiliated to Bengaluru City University. The full course fee without hostel is INR 1.29 Lakhs on a KEA government seat. You get that seat through the Karnataka PGCET and KEA counselling. KEA offered 28 MCA seats here in 2026. The General seat closed at KEA rank 19,787 in round 1 of 2026. SAMS does not publish an MCA average pay. Across all its courses, 80% of students were placed and the highest offer was INR 14 LPA.

SAMS MCA Fees

The full fee without hostel is INR 1.29 Lakhs, and INR 1.33 Lakhs if your degree is from outside Karnataka. The tuition fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs of that. KEA fixes the tuition fee at INR 57,750 a year for a government seat. You also pay Bengaluru City University INR 11,089 in year 1 and INR 2,001 in year 2. SAMS does not publish a hostel fee, so ask the college for it before you join.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 1.16 Lakhs	INR 57,750 a year, 2 years
University fees, year 1	INR 11,089	One time, in year 1
Sports and cultural fee, year 2	INR 2,001	One time, in year 2
Eligibility fee	INR 4,358	One time, only for a degree from outside Karnataka
Total, no hostel	INR 1.29 Lakhs	Full course
Total with eligibility fee	INR 1.33 Lakhs	Full course

SAMS MCA Admission Dates

Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. The round 2 option change window is open from 13 to 15 Oct 2026, till 10 am on the last day. KEA has not fixed the round 2 result date yet. Classes start after the KEA rounds end, expected in Nov 2026.

Event	Date	Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply	23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026	Over
PGCET MCA exam	14 Jun 2026	Over
PGCET result and rank	19 Aug 2026	Over
Round 1 mock allotment	19 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 final allotment	25 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 fee payment and reporting	29 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026	Over
Round 2 option change	13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Round 2 allotment result	Oct 2026	Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and reporting	Nov 2026	Tentative
Classes start	Nov 2026	Tentative

SAMS MCA Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with 50%% marks, or 45%% if you are SC, ST or Category-I from Karnataka. A BCA or a computer science degree works. A B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. also works if you studied Maths in Class 12 or in the degree. You also need a valid Karnataka PGCET MCA rank.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	BCA, B.Sc Computer Science or an equal degree
Other degrees	B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths in Class 12 or in the degree
Marks	50% aggregate in all years; 45% for SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka
Exam	A Karnataka PGCET MCA rank
Lateral entry	Not offered for MCA

SAMS MCA Admission Process

You write the Karnataka PGCET, one MCA paper of 100 questions, and KEA allots the seat on your rank and options. After allotment you pay the fee online and report to SAMS with your original documents. If you miss the last date to pay and report, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Register for PGCET	Fill the KEA form and pay the exam fee
2. Write the MCA paper	One paper of 100 multiple choice questions
3. Enter options	List SAMS MCA (KEA code C472) and check the mock allotment
4. Pay the fee	Pay online after allotment and download the confirmation slip
5. Report to SAMS	Bring the slip and all original documents by the last date

SAMS MCA Cutoff

The General seat closed at KEA rank 19,787 in round 1 of 2026. In 2025 it closed at 12,030 in round 1 and 16,273 in the final round. The closing rank went up from 12,030 to 19,787, so it got easier in 2026. Only General seats were filled here in round 1 of 2026.

Category	Closing rank	Round and year
General	19,787	Round 1, 2026
General	12,030	Round 1, 2025
General	16,273	Final round, 2025
Category-I	16,808	Round 1, 2025
2A	17,109	Round 1, 2025
3A	12,567	Round 1, 2025
3B	13,266	Round 1, 2025

SAMS MCA Placements

SAMS does not publish an MCA average pay. Across all its courses, 80% of students were placed and the highest offer was INR 14 LPA. The placement page lists at least 102 companies and more than 600 offers. A placement coordinator looks after the computer applications department.

Metric	Value
Placement rate	80%, all courses
Highest offer	INR 14 LPA, all courses
Companies	At least 102
Offers	More than 600
Internship partners	At least 40
Highest stipend	INR 25,000 a month
Recruiters on the college list	Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant
MCA average pay	Not published

SAMS MCA Scholarships

The KEA fee exemptions take INR 40,000 to INR 57,750 off the course fee. SC and ST students with family income from INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs get the most, half the tuition fee. Only Karnataka students can claim them. You need a caste and income certificate, and you apply online or through the college.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC/ST fee exemption	SC or ST of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs	INR 40,000 over the course
SC/ST 50% fee exemption	SC or ST of Karnataka, family income INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs	INR 57,750 over the course
Category-I fee concession	Category-I of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs	INR 40,000 over the course

SAMS MCA Ranking

SAMS is NAAC accredited, but its site does not show the grade. It shows no NIRF rank and no MCA rank from Collegedunia either. So judge it on the KEA closing ranks and the fee.

Ranking body	What it shows
NAAC	Accredited, grade not on the college site
NIRF	No rank shown on the college site
Collegedunia MCA ranking	Not ranked

SAMS MCA Seats and Intake

KEA offered 28 MCA seats here in 2026: 26 for Rest of Karnataka and 2 for Kalyana Karnataka. 7 General seats were left for round 2. KEA fills these seats by rank, and the college fills the rest itself.

Quota	Seats
Rest of Karnataka, KEA	26
Kalyana Karnataka, KEA	2
General seats left for round 2	7

SAMS MCA Hostel and Campus

SAMS has separate hostels for boys and girls, and food is served in the hostel. Each faculty mentor looks after 20 to 25 students. The library is open from 8 am to 8 pm, and the campus is in M.S. Palya, Jalahalli East.

Item	Detail
Hostel	Separate for boys and girls
Food	Served in the hostel
Mentor scheme	20 to 25 students for each faculty mentor
Library	Open 8 am to 8 pm
Campus	M.S. Palya, Jalahalli East, Bengaluru

Should you pick MCA at Sambhram Academy of Management Studies?

This course suits students who want an IT services job and a KEA seat at a Bengaluru college with a hostel.

Pick it if:

You want an IT services job: the college recruiter list has Infosys, TCS, Wipro and Accenture, and one placement coordinator looks after computer applications.

Your General rank is close to 19,787: that was the round 1 close in 2026, and 7 General seats were left here for round 2.

You need a hostel near the college: SAMS has separate hostels for boys and girls, and food is served in the hostel.

You want help to find an internship: the placement page lists at least 40 internship partners and a highest stipend of INR 25,000 a month.

Skip it if:

You want the MCA pay before you join: SAMS shows only college-wide figures, 80% placed and a top offer of INR 14 LPA.

You count on the 2026 closing rank: it was 12,030 in round 1 of 2025, so it can move by thousands in a year.

You may give up this seat later: KEA keeps the whole fee if you give up the seat after round 2 ends.

You are not a Karnataka candidate: KEA lets you pick only seats the college gives back, so few seats here are open to you.

Counsellor's advice

If your General rank is better than 19,787, put SAMS MCA high in your KEA options. Pay nothing extra until you get the KEA confirmation slip, and ask the college for the hostel fee in writing.

MCA Eligibility▾

Degree: BCA, B.Sc Computer Science or an equal degree.

Other degrees: B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths in Class 12 or in the degree.

Marks: 50% aggregate across all years. 45% for SC, ST and Category-I of Karnataka.

Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET MCA rank for a KEA seat.

No lateral entry: MCA has no lateral entry and no part-time option.

MCA Admission Process▾

Register for PGCET: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) opens the form in March.

Write the MCA paper: One paper of 100 multiple choice questions decides your rank.

Enter options: List SAMS MCA (KEA code C472), check the mock allotment and change options if needed.

Pay and report: Pay the fee online, download the confirmation slip and report with originals, or you lose the seat.

Cancel early: Cancel before the round 2 option entry ends and KEA keeps INR 5,000 and returns the rest.

MCA Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026

PGCET registration, last date to apply

Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. The fee was due by 22 Apr 2026.

Over

14 Jun 2026

PGCET MCA exam

KEA moved the MCA paper from 24 May 2026 to this date.

Over

19 Aug 2026

PGCET result and rank

Your MCA rank decides every KEA round.

Over

19 Sep 2026

Round 1 mock allotment

You could change your options after seeing this result.

Over

25 Sep 2026

Round 1 final allotment

The General seat here closed at rank 19,787.

Over

29 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026

Round 1 fee payment and college reporting

KEA moved the last date to 12 Oct 2026. Seats not paid for by then were lost.

Confirmed

13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Round 2 option change

You can change options till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.

Tentative

Oct 2026

Round 2 seat allotment result

KEA has not fixed this date yet. 7 General seats were left here.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Round 2 fee payment and reporting with originals

You lose the seat if you do not pay and report by the date KEA gives.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Classes start

MCA classes start after the KEA rounds end.

Tentative

Mar 2027

PGCET registration, last date to apply

Expected to open in Mar 2027; the last date is usually in Apr.

Tentative

May 2027

PGCET MCA exam

Expected in May or Jun, like this year.

Tentative

Aug 2027

PGCET result and rank

Expected about two months after the exam.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Round 1 option entry and allotment

Expected to open soon after the result.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Round 1 fee payment

Expected within a week of the allotment.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Round 2 seat allotment

Expected only for seats left after round 1.

Tentative

Nov 2027

College reporting and document check

Expected after the last round.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Classes start

Expected after the KEA rounds end.

Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and seat allotment schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.

SAMS MCA Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle if your degree is from outside Karnataka.

Tuition fee

Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year, fixed by KEA

INR 1.16 Lakhs

University fees, year 1

One time, in year 1: registration, admission, sports, cultural and processing

INR 11,089

Sports and cultural fee, year 2

One time, in year 2, paid to the university

INR 2,001

Add degree from outside Karnataka

Eligibility fee

One time, at admission, for a degree from outside Karnataka

INR 4,358

Total course fee

INR 1.29 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + university fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 1.33 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + university fees + eligibility fee

Education loan EMI

INR 2,168

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 5,358

The full fee over 24 months of study

Education loan EMI

INR 2,242

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 5,540

The full fee over 24 months of study

Source: KEA fee order and BCU PG fee notice 2026-27. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your KEA rank get you MCA at SAMS?

Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use this course's KEA closing ranks from 2025 and 2026.

SAMS MCA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

SAMS MCA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to SAMS. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, an easier closing rank, more seats.

Compare with

PadmashreeSoundaryaHarshaGTIMSRCommunity IMS

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Sambhram Academy of Management Studies

Jalahalli East, Bengaluru

Compared with

Padmashree Institute of Management and Sciences

Kengeri, Bengaluru

Compared with

Soundarya Institute of Management and Science

Nagasandra, Bengaluru

Compared with

Harsha Institute of Management Studies

Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Compared with

G.T. Institute of Management Studies and Research

Magadi Road, Bengaluru

Compared with

Community Institute of Management Studies

Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Tuition fee2 years, KEA seat

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Same fee

Closing rankKEA round 1 2026, General

19,787

20,013

226 places easier

20,349

562 places easier

20,463

676 places easier

20,056

269 places easier

20,444

657 places easier

Closing rankKEA round 1 2025, General

12,030

16,694

4,664 places easier

13,354

1,324 places easier

16,937

4,907 places easier

12,218

188 places easier

9,817

2,213 places tougher

Final closeKEA last round 2025, General

16,273

13,441

2,832 places tougher

17,651

1,378 places easier

16,569

296 places easier

16,753

480 places easier

17,011

738 places easier

KEA seats2026 seat matrix

1 more

29 more

1 more

29 more

In short

Padmashree closed a little later than SAMS in 2026, but its 2025 final close was tougher. If your rank clears both, pick the campus nearer home; if it clears only Padmashree, take that seat.

In short

Soundarya closed later than SAMS in round 1 of 2026 and in the 2025 final round. If your rank misses SAMS, list Soundarya right below it as the safer option.

In short

Harsha has twice the KEA seats and closed later than SAMS in every round shown, but it is in Nelamangala taluk, outside the city. If you want a city campus, keep SAMS above Harsha.

In short

GTIMSR closed at almost the same ranks as SAMS in both years and charges the same KEA fee. If your rank fits both, pick the campus nearer your home.

In short

Community IMS has 57 KEA seats and closed later in 2026, but its 2025 round 1 close was much tougher. If your rank is near the SAMS close, list both and take whichever KEA gives first.

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

FAQs on SAMS MCA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MCA at SAMS worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you get a KEA seat. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.29 Lakhs for two years, and the tuition part is the KEA rate for a government seat. SAMS does not publish an MCA average pay, so ask the placement cell for last year's MCA offers before you pay.

What job can I get after MCA at SAMS?▾

Most firms on the college recruiter list are IT services companies, such as Infosys, TCS, Wipro and Accenture. Across all SAMS courses, 80% of students were placed and the highest offer was INR 14 LPA. These are college-wide figures, so ask for the MCA list before you decide.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just inside 19,787?▾

Yes, take it if SAMS is among your top options. Round 1 of 2026 closed at 19,787 for General, and 7 General seats were left for round 2. Do not hold out for a later round, because KEA keeps the whole fee if you give up a seat after round 2 ends.

Who should not take MCA at SAMS?▾

Skip it if you need an MCA average pay before you join, because SAMS shows only college-wide figures. Also skip it if you are not a Karnataka candidate, since KEA lets you choose only the seats the college gives back. In both cases, read the compare block above before you lock your options.

Is SAMS MCA good for a software developer job?▾

It can be, if you build your skills during the course. The department lists teachers in machine learning, data analytics, web programming and Java. The recruiter list is mostly IT services firms, so plan for a developer or support role first and build projects to stand out.

Should I wait a year for a better PGCET rank?▾

Usually no. The General close moved from 12,030 in round 1 of 2025 to 19,787 in round 1 of 2026, so it can change by thousands of ranks in one year. A better rank next year does not promise a better seat, so take a seat you are happy with now.

Is the SAMS hostel good for students from outside Bengaluru?▾

SAMS has separate hostels for boys and girls, and food is served in the hostel. It does not publish the hostel fee, so ask the college for it in writing before you join. If the fee is high, look at rooms near Jalahalli East as a backup.

How do I get admission to MCA at SAMS?▾

Write the Karnataka PGCET MCA paper and enter SAMS MCA in your KEA options. KEA allots the seat on your rank in its rounds. Then pay the fee online, download the confirmation slip and report to the college with your original documents by the last date, or you lose the seat.

What is the full fee for MCA at SAMS?▾

The full two-year fee is INR 1.29 Lakhs without hostel. That is the KEA tuition fee of INR 57,750 a year plus the Bengaluru City University fees. If your degree is from outside Karnataka, add the eligibility fee of INR 4,358, which makes it INR 1.33 Lakhs.

Do I get the fee back if I cancel the KEA seat?▾

Only if you cancel early. If you cancel before the round 2 option entry ends, KEA keeps INR 5,000 and returns the rest. If you cancel after round 2 ends, KEA keeps the whole fee, so decide before then.

Can SC, ST or Category-I students get a fee waiver?▾

Yes, if you are a Karnataka candidate with a caste and income certificate. SC, ST and Category-I students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs get INR 40,000 off the course fee. SC and ST students with income from INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs get half the tuition fee, INR 57,750.

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