DSCE Bangalore MBA Operations Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

J P Nagar, BangaloreEstd 1979 VTU, Belgaum NAAC Grade A 3.2

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Total fees
INR 2.29 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7.5 LPA
DSCE placement page
Cutoff
893
Karnataka PGCET, GM 2026
Recruiters
100
companies visit every year

About DSCE MBA Operations

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering offers a two-year, full-time MBA Operations Management through Karnataka PGCET and management quota. The course is taught on campus over four semesters under VTU. DSCE is AICTE approved, VTU affiliated and has NAAC A grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.29 Lakhs, paid each year, and INR 4.09 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a government quota seat through KEA counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 893 in 2026. The college reports an average pay of INR 7.5 LPA and more than 100 companies visit the campus every year.

DSCE MBA Operations Fees

The full course costs INR 2.29 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.09 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee paid through KEA is INR 1.39 Lakhs. You pay the fee in two yearly parts. KEA fixes the government quota tuition fee. The college and VTU fee is paid at admission each year. Hostel and mess add INR 1.80 Lakhs over two years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition fee paid through KEAINR 1.39 LakhsINR 69,630 a year, 2 years
College and VTU feeINR 90,052INR 45,026 a year, 2 years
Eligibility feeINR 0One time, for Karnataka students
Hostel and messINR 1.80 LakhsINR 90,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 2.29 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 4.09 LakhsFull course

DSCE MBA Operations Admission Dates 2026

Round 1 final allotment closed on 25 Sep 2026. Round 2 counselling is expected in Oct 2026. Classes are expected to start in Nov 2026. Keep the confirmation slip, fee receipt and original marks cards ready for DSCE reporting.

EventDateStatus
Karnataka PGCET MBA application, last date to apply24 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026Over
Karnataka PGCET MBA exam14 Jun 2026Over
Karnataka PGCET MBA result and rank19 Aug 2026Over
Verification slip download10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026Over
Option entry11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 final allotment25 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 fee payment and reporting26 Sep 2026Over
DSCE document check29 Sep 2026Over
Round 2 allotmentOct 2026Tentative
Classes startNov 2026Tentative

DSCE MBA Operations Eligibility

You need a recognised bachelor degree of three years with 50% marks; 45% is enough for reserved category students. You also need Karnataka PGCET for a government quota seat. Management quota students can use PGCET, MAT, CAT or KMAT scores.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeRecognised bachelor degree of at least 3 years
Marks50% for General, 45% for reserved category
Government quota examKarnataka PGCET MBA rank
Management quota examPGCET, MAT, CAT or KMAT score

DSCE MBA Operations Admission Process

KEA allots the government quota seat on your PGCET rank and your choices. You then pay the fee and download the confirmation slip. DSCE checks the originals and gives the admission order. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Write Karnataka PGCETTake the MBA paper and keep the rank card
2. Fill KEA optionsList DSCE MBA high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the fee and download the confirmation slip
4. Report to DSCEBring original marks cards and the allotment letter

DSCE MBA Operations Cutoff

The General Merit seat closed at rank 893 and the OBC 3A seat at rank 553 in 2026. These are Karnataka PGCET MBA closing ranks. The seat is hard to get after the first thousand ranks, so fill DSCE high only if your rank is close.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General Merit893Round 1, 2026
OBC 3A553Round 1, 2026
OBC 2A1,451Round 1, 2026
SC2,947Round 1, 2026
ST3,713Round 1, 2026

DSCE MBA Operations Placements

The DSCE placement page reports an average pay of INR 7.5 LPA and more than 100 companies visiting every year. The highest offer shown is INR 40 LPA for the college. KPMG, EY, Infosys and Capgemini appear in the recent campus hiring list.

MetricValue
Average payINR 7.5 LPA
Highest offerINR 40 LPA
Companies visiting100
RecruitersKPMG, EY, Infosys, Capgemini

DSCE MBA Operations Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1 Lakh over the course. The Karnataka post-matric scholarship gives the biggest help. The state and central schemes need income papers. DSCE lists scholarship links for eligible students.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Karnataka post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course
Central Sector SchemeRegular students with family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course
Minority post-matric scholarshipMinority students who meet the income ruleINR 50,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC students with income below the state limitINR 50,000 over the course

DSCE MBA Operations Ranking

The college has NAAC A grade, AICTE approval and VTU affiliation. DSCE was established in 1979 and its MBA department started in 2006. These facts matter more for this course than a college rank table, because MBA Operations uses VTU rules.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NAAClatest cycleA grade
AICTE2026Approved
VTU2026Affiliated autonomous college

DSCE MBA Operations Course Structure

Year 1 covers management basics, accounting, marketing and operations tools. Year 2 moves into operations electives and the project. You study the full MBA first, then use the operations papers for supply chain, process and analytics roles.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Management basics, accounting, marketing and operations tools
Year 2Operations electives, project work and placement training
SpecialisationOperations Management papers under VTU rules

DSCE MBA Operations Hostel and Campus

The campus is in Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru, and DSCE lists separate boys and girls hostel contacts. Hostel and mess are separate from the KEA fee. Bengaluru gives operations students access to IT, consulting, finance and supply chain offices.

ItemDetail
CampusKumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru
HostelBoys and girls hostel contacts are listed by DSCE
MessPaid with hostel fee if a room is taken
CityBengaluru offices support projects and internships

Should you pick MBA Operations at DSCE?

This course suits students who want operations, analytics or supply chain roles in Bengaluru.

Pick it if:
You want Bengaluru companies: KPMG, EY, Infosys and Capgemini hire from the campus list, so operations roles are nearby.
Your PGCET rank is near 893: DSCE was inside the first thousand General Merit ranks, so keep it high.
You need a VTU MBA: DSCE is autonomous but follows VTU for the MBA, so the degree is familiar to recruiters.
You want fee value: INR 2.29 Lakhs is low against INR 7.5 LPA average pay, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You want a small MBA batch: the MBA intake is 180, so the placement cell has many students to place.
You need a hostel guarantee: DSCE lists hostel contacts, but room allotment is checked only after admission.
You will wait for late counselling: Bengaluru MBA seats fill early, so waiting can leave only weaker choices.
Your goal is a pure finance job: this page is for Operations Management, so compare the finance option before paying.
Counsellor's advice
If your PGCET rank is near 893 and you want Bengaluru, keep DSCE high. If you need a smaller batch, compare before paying.
MBA Operations Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 50% in a recognised bachelor degree. 45% works for reserved category students.
Course length: The MBA takes 2 years and 4 semesters.
Exam needed: Karnataka PGCET is needed for the government quota seat.
Other route: Management quota can use PGCET, MAT, CAT or KMAT scores.
MBA Operations Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA uses your Karnataka PGCET MBA rank for government quota seats.
Enter options: Add DSCE MBA in the KEA option form if you want this seat.
Accept allotment: Pay the fee and download the KEA confirmation slip.
Report at DSCE: Go to the Main Library and Fee Section with originals and copies.
Finish joining: Upload scanned papers in the student login and collect the admission order.

MBA Operations 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 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET MBA registration
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
7 Jun 2026
Admit card download
You used this card for the exam centre.
Over
14 Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET MBA exam
Your MBA rank came from this paper.
Over
19 Aug 2026
Karnataka PGCET MBA result and rank
The rank card is the paper KEA reads.
Over
10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Verification slip download
Download the slip before option entry closes.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Option entry and choice filling
Choices locked on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The final allotment result came online.
Over
26 Sep 2026
Fee payment and reporting, last date
You lost the round 1 seat if reporting was missed.
Over
29 Sep 2026
DSCE document check
Report with original marks cards and the KEA confirmation slip.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
KEA is expected to publish the next allotment in Oct 2026.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Final round allotment
Left over seats are expected to move in the final round.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
Classes are expected after reporting and document check.
Tentative
Mar 2027 to Apr 2027
Karnataka PGCET MBA registration
The last date to apply is expected in Apr 2027.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Karnataka PGCET MBA exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Karnataka PGCET MBA result and rank
Expected after the answer key process.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Verification slip download
Download the slip before option entry.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry and choice filling
Add DSCE MBA if you want this seat.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 final allotment
Expected after mock allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Fee payment and reporting, last date
You lose the seat if you miss the reporting date.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 2 allotment
Expected if seats are left after round 1.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting and document check.

Source: KEA counselling schedule and DSCE fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering MBA Operations Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee paid through KEA
Per year × 2, INR 69,630 a year
INR 1.39 Lakhs
College and VTU fee
Per year × 2, INR 45,026 a year
INR 90,052
Eligibility fee
One time, for Karnataka students
INR 0
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 90,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 2.29 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + college fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.09 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + college fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 3,866
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
327%
average first-year pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,901
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
183%
average first-year pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: DSCE PG fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you pay.

Will your rank get you MBA Operations at DSCE?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff range uses Karnataka PGCET MBA ranks.

Category
Quota
GM · Karnataka quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep DSCE high on your list.
701 to 893: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 893: not safe this year. Try management quota or another category.
GM · Other route
700 or better: ask for management quota early. Your exam score can help.
701 to 1,200: possible only if seats are left. Speak to admissions before paying.
Worse than 1,200: not safe. Keep another MBA option ready.
OBC 3A · Karnataka quota
450 or better: yes, you are in. Keep DSCE high.
451 to 553: almost there. Wait for the final seat list.
Worse than 553: not safe this year. Keep another option ready.
OBC 3A · Other route
600 or better: possible through management quota. Ask the office early.
601 to 1,200: uncertain. Check the fee and seat status first.
Worse than 1,200: not safe. Keep another option ready.
OBC 2A · Karnataka quota
1,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep DSCE high.
1,101 to 1,451: almost there. Later rounds can move.
Worse than 1,451: not safe this year.
OBC 2A · Other route
1,100 or better: possible if a management seat is free.
1,101 to 1,800: ask admissions before paying.
Worse than 1,800: not safe this year.
SC · Karnataka quota
2,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep DSCE high.
2,401 to 2,947: almost there. Watch later rounds.
Worse than 2,947: not safe this year.
SC · Other route
2,400 or better: possible if a management seat is free.
2,401 to 3,200: check seat status before paying.
Worse than 3,200: not safe this year.
ST · Karnataka quota
3,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep DSCE high.
3,001 to 3,713: almost there. Wait for later rounds.
Worse than 3,713: not safe this year.
ST · Other route
3,000 or better: possible if a management seat is free.
3,001 to 4,000: check seat status before paying.
Worse than 4,000: not safe this year.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The first round close is the safer number. Use later rounds only if you can wait and still keep another option ready.

DSCE MBA Operations Scholarship Calculator

Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm with the college.

Category
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 1 Lakh
Government of Karnataka
For SC or ST students with the income paper.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Department of Higher Education
For regular students who meet the national income rule.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
DSCE scholarship desk
For EWS students who meet the income rule.
Who qualifies: EWS and income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 50,000
Government of Karnataka
For OBC-NCL students who meet the state income rule.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL and income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 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 1.89 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.29 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.39 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 89,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.39 Lakhs
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.29 Lakhs

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering MBA Operations vs similar colleges

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

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Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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PES University
Bengaluru
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BMS College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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Bangalore Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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RV Institute of Management
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.29 Lakhs
tuition + college fee
INR 8 Lakhs
INR 5.71 Lakhs more
INR 5 Lakhs
INR 2.71 Lakhs more
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 2.21 Lakhs more
INR 4 Lakhs
INR 1.71 Lakhs more
INR 3.40 Lakhs
INR 1.11 Lakhs more
Average paylatest published college figure
INR 7.5 LPA
DSCE placement page
INR 8 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 7 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
INR 7.5 LPA
Same pay
Recruiterscompanies visiting campus
100
companies every year
120
20 more
90
10 fewer
95
5 fewer
80
20 fewer
100
Same recruiters
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET MBA, GM
893
Round 1, 2026
557
336 places tougher
883
10 places tougher
386
507 places tougher
1,714
821 places easier
267
626 places tougher
SeatsMBA intake
180
PGCET code B158
240
60 more
180
Same seats
120
60 fewer
120
60 fewer
180
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
327%
on INR 7.5 LPA
100%
227 points lower
140%
187 points lower
160%
167 points lower
163%
164 points lower
221%
106 points lower
In short
PES pays a little more but costs much more and has a tougher cutoff. If your rank clears both and fee is not a worry, compare specialisations before you choose.
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BMSCE has a close cutoff and higher fee. If you want the lower fee and an Operations seat, DSCE is the stronger value pick.
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Ramaiah is tougher to get and costs more. If DSCE gives you the Operations seat, take it unless the other campus fit matters more.
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BIT is easier to get but pays less on average and has fewer seats. If DSCE appears in your allotment, keep BIT as the backup.
In short
RVIM has a tougher cutoff and a higher fee than this page. If your rank misses RVIM, DSCE is the value option to keep next.

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

FAQs on DSCE MBA Operations

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MBA Operations at DSCE worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a Bengaluru MBA with a low government quota fee. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.29 Lakhs and the average pay shown by DSCE is INR 7.5 LPA. If you use a loan, check the EMI line in the fees block before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my PGCET rank is near 893?▾
It depends on your category. The General Merit closing rank shown here is 893, so a rank close to it is not fully safe. Keep DSCE high in your KEA choices, but keep one easier college below it and use the rank checker above for your category.
What job can I get after MBA Operations at DSCE?▾
You should expect operations, analytics, consulting, sales operations and supply chain roles first. DSCE lists KPMG, EY, Infosys and Capgemini among recent recruiters, and the college average pay is INR 7.5 LPA. Check whether the role is operations before you accept an offer.
Who should pick this MBA Operations course?▾
Pick it if you want a practical MBA in Bengaluru and can use the city for projects. The fee is INR 2.29 Lakhs without hostel, so the ROI is strong against INR 7.5 LPA average pay. It suits students who like process, data, planning and supply chain work.
Who should skip MBA Operations at DSCE?▾
Skip it if you want a pure finance or HR path from the start. This page is for Operations Management, and the MBA intake is 180, so you must compete for the best roles. Check the specialisation list and speak to the department before paying the fee.
Is DSCE better for Operations than a general MBA?▾
Choose Operations only if the work fits you. The degree is still an MBA, but your project and electives should point to operations, analytics or supply chain roles. If you are unsure, compare the finance and marketing options at DSCE before locking your KEA choice.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top of the batch?▾
You can, but the best roles go first. DSCE says more than 100 companies visit and the average pay is INR 7.5 LPA. Keep your attendance, projects and interview practice strong from semester 1, because a 180 seat intake means many students apply together.
Is the Bengaluru location useful for this course?▾
Yes, for most Operations students. DSCE is in Kumaraswamy Layout, and Bengaluru has IT, consulting, finance and supply chain offices. Use the city for live projects and internships, but do not count on location alone. Your project work and interview prep still decide the offer.
Can I pay the MBA fee in parts?▾
Yes, the government quota fee is paid year by year. The fee block uses INR 69,630 a year as tuition through KEA and INR 45,026 a year as college and VTU fee. Keep the KEA confirmation slip and DSCE fee receipt safe for reporting.
How do I get admission to DSCE MBA Operations?▾
For government quota, write Karnataka PGCET, fill DSCE MBA in KEA option entry and accept the allotment. Then pay the fee, download the confirmation slip and report at DSCE with originals. For management quota, DSCE accepts PGCET, MAT, CAT or KMAT scores.
Are scholarships available for this MBA?▾
Yes, but they depend on category and income. The calculator above uses Karnataka post-matric, Central Sector, minority and OBC schemes, with estimated waivers from INR 40,000 to INR 1 Lakh. Keep income and category papers ready, and confirm the final amount with the college.
Should I choose DSCE if I need hostel?▾
Choose it only after checking room availability. DSCE lists boys and girls hostel contacts, but hostel cost is separate from the KEA fee. The fee toggle shows INR 4.09 Lakhs with hostel and mess. Call the hostel office before you pay the admission fee.

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