St. Agnes College in Mangaluru offers a two-year, full-time MBA with 60 seats. The college has taught students since 1921 and holds a NAAC A+ grade. It is an autonomous college under Mangalore University, and the MBA is taught over four semesters on campus. Government seats come through Karnataka PGCET and KEA counselling. Management seats need a KMAT or national test score. The full tuition fee on a government seat is INR 1.16 Lakhs. The General Merit seat closed at rank 15,597 in PGCET 2024. NIRF 2025 data puts the median pay for its PG courses at INR 4.5 LPA, with 48 PG students placed.
The total fee with exam fees is INR 1.17 Lakhs, while the fee without them is INR 1.16 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs for the two years, at INR 57,750 a year on a government seat. KEA fixes this fee for private unaided colleges, and you pay it once a year. The PGCET and KMAT form fees are paid once, only if you write those tests. The college sets the management seat fee.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee, government seat | INR 1.16 Lakhs | INR 57,750 a year, 2 years |
| PGCET form fee | INR 650 | One time, General category |
| KMAT form fee | INR 873 | One time, if you write KMAT |
| Total, no exam fees | INR 1.16 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with exam fees | INR 1.17 Lakhs | Full course |
The PGCET 2026 result came out on 19 Aug 2026 and option entry opened on 11 Sep 2026. KEA puts out the round 1 seat allotment on 19 Sep 2026. Classes are expected to start in Nov 2026. After allotment you pay the seat fee and report to the college with your originals.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 30 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET exam | 14 Jun 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry opens | 11 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 seat allotment | 19 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Round 1 seat fee payment | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Round 2 allotment | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Reporting and document check at the college | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
You need a three-year degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or Category-1. The 50% counts your language subjects too. For a government seat you need a PGCET rank. For a management seat you need a KMAT or national test score. If your marks fall below the line, you cannot apply this year.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Any three-year bachelor's degree |
| Marks | 50% aggregate, language subjects included |
| Reserved categories | 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 |
| Government seat | A Karnataka PGCET rank |
| Management seat | A KMAT or national test score |
KEA gives government seats through PGCET counselling: a document check, option entry and seat allotment. You then pay the seat fee and report to the college. The college fills management seats through a group discussion, an interview and an aptitude test. If you miss the KEA fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET | Sit the exam in June |
| 2. Document check and option entry | Upload your papers on the KEA portal and list your colleges |
| 3. Seat allotment | KEA gives the seat on your rank and your options |
| 4. Pay the fee and report | Pay by the KEA last date and report with originals |
| 5. Management seat route | Apply online, then a group discussion, an interview and an aptitude test |
The General Merit seat closed at rank 15,597 and the 3BG seat at 17,646 in PGCET 2024. The 3AG seat closed at 23,447 and the 1G seat at 26,648. These are KEA closing ranks for this MBA. A smaller rank is a better rank, so a rank under the close has a good chance.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit (GM) | 15,292 to 15,597 | PGCET 2024 |
| 3BG | 17,501 to 17,646 | PGCET 2024 |
| 3AG | 21,167 to 23,447 | PGCET 2024 |
| 2AG | 22,410 | PGCET 2024 |
| 1G | 26,648 | PGCET 2024 |
NIRF 2025 data shows a median pay of INR 4.5 LPA for PG courses, with 48 PG students placed. NIRF 2024 showed 76 PG students placed at the same median. These figures cover all PG courses, not only the MBA. The placement cell holds mock interviews and group discussion practice from the first year.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay, PG courses | INR 4.5 LPA, NIRF 2025 |
| PG students placed | 48, NIRF 2025 |
| PG students placed, a year earlier | 76, NIRF 2024 |
| College-wide recruiters | Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Deloitte, Cognizant |
Three state schemes can pay back the full tuition fee of INR 1.16 Lakhs on a government seat. The SC and ST scheme covers family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year. The backward classes scheme covers Category-1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs and 2A, 3A and 3B up to INR 1 Lakh. You apply on the state SSP portal after admission.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| SC and ST post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course |
| Backward classes post-matric, Category-1 | Category-1, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course |
| Backward classes post-matric, 2A, 3A and 3B | 2A, 3A or 3B, family income up to INR 1 Lakh a year | INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course |
NAAC gave the college an A+ grade in its fourth cycle. Collegedunia ranks it #171 in India and #34 in Karnataka. NAAC grades teaching, research and the campus. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 4th cycle | A+ |
| Collegedunia, India | Latest | #171 |
| Collegedunia, Karnataka | Latest | #34 |
The MBA has four semesters over two years. You pick a specialisation for semesters 3 and 4 from Finance, Human Resource, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain, or Business Analytics. A specialisation is offered only if at least 20 students choose it.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1, semesters 1 and 2 | Core management subjects for every student |
| Year 2, semesters 3 and 4 | Your specialisation subjects |
| Specialisations | Finance, Human Resource, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain, Business Analytics |
| Smallest class for a specialisation | 20 students |
This course suits students who want a banking, finance or logistics start in coastal Karnataka on a low government seat fee.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and the college admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, on a government seat. Turn on the toggle to add the exam form fees.
Source: KEA PGCET fee order for 2025-26 and the PGCET and KMAT notices. The 2026-27 fee may change; confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are this MBA's PGCET 2024 closing ranks.
The 2024 close for these categories was published as a range. Plan on the smaller number; it is the safer rank.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim on a government seat. Confirm the final amount with the college.
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Tap a college to see it next to St. Agnes College. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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