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Surana College Bangalore MCA Big Data Analytics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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29 Sep, 2026 Surana College Bangalore Karnataka PGCET MCA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 is 9930 for the GM Category. Check category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 6 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.82 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
8,113
Karnataka PGCET rank, Round 1 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
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 marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
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 Surana College MCA Big Data Analytics
Surana offers a two-year, full-time MCA Big Data Analytics with 120 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A+ and NBA accreditation for MCA from 2026 to 2028. The full fee without hostel is INR 6 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 8.40 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 8,113 in round 1 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.82 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Fees
The full course costs INR 6 Lakhs without hostel and INR 8.40 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 5.80 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 5.80 Lakhs | INR 1.45 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 20,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 1.20 Lakhs a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 8.40 Lakhs | Full course |
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. Karnataka PGCET registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 13 Oct 2026 and classes start on 21 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET MCA exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee payment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% for reserved categories. You also need maths at 10+2 or degree level. KEA reads the Karnataka PGCET rank for government quota seats.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| graduation subjects | Bachelor's degree with maths at 10+2 or degree level |
| Graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for reserved categories |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank for government quota |
| Management route | KMAT or college admission route, as announced |
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your options. You then pay the admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 8,113 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka quota seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 8,113 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 1, 2025 |
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.82 LPA. The median is INR 5.7 LPA and the highest offer was INR 16.41 LPA. IT services, product and analytics companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.82 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5.7 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 16.41 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | IT services, product and analytics companies, on campus |
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduation | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Ranking
The college stands NAAC A+ and NBA accreditation for MCA from 2026 to 2028. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NBA accreditation | 2026 to 2028 | MCA accredited |
| NAAC | 2018 | A+ |
| Autonomous status | 2021 | Under Bangalore University |
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Course Structure
Year 1 covers programming, databases, networks and web technology. Year 2 adds AI, machine learning, Big Data Analytics, Data Science and the main project. You pick the AI and ML pool before the second-year specialisation papers.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Java, programming, databases, networks and web technology |
| Year 2 | AI, machine learning, Big Data Analytics and Data Science |
| Project | Research paper and main project in semester 4 |
| Internship | Industry internship and portfolio work through the placement cell |
Surana MCA Big Data Analytics Hostel and Campus
Hostel is optional, and many MCA students stay near Kengeri campus. The hostel and mess cost is separate from the academic fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Hostel or nearby room, based on availability |
| Single room | Private room only if available |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | Kengeri campus in Bengaluru |
Should you pick MCA Big Data Analytics at Surana College?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Bengaluru tech area for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed graduation in this state: half the seats are Karnataka quota, so a rank that misses the management quota list can still get in.
You want analytics roles: the MCA page lists Big Data Analytics, AI and Data Science in the same study pool.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Bengaluru tech area, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the Karnataka PGCET result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your options before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka quota rank. If you are management quota and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
MCA Big Data Analytics Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 50% in maths at 10+2 or degree level. 45% for SC, ST and PwD.
Degree rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your degree also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. PGCET rank decides the management quota seats.
Karnataka quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed graduation in this state.
MCA Big Data Analytics Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill options: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the admission fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
MCA Big Data Analytics Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
3 Feb 2026 to 10 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 10 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
15 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET MCA exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
4 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
13 Jul 2026 to 21 Jul 2026
KEA option entry
Options locked when the window shut on 21 Jul 2026.
Over
31 Aug 2026
Round 1 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
5 Sep 2026
Admission fee payment, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 5 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
21 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET MCA exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Surana College MCA Big Data Analytics Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 1.45 Lakhs a semester
INR 5.80 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 20,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 1.20 Lakhs a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,116
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
147%
average first-year pay INR 8.82 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 14,163
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
105%
average first-year pay INR 8.82 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you CSE at Surana College?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka quota
6,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,401 to 8,113: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,113: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · management quota
4,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,501 to 5,679: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,679: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka quota
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · management quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · management quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · management quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · management quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 1 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Surana College MCA Big Data Analytics 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 answersCentral 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 graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Surana College
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 answersOBC 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 answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Surana College MCA Big Data Analytics vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Surana College. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Surana College
Bengaluru
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Kristu Jayanti College
Kristu Jayanti
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Jain University
Jain
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CMR University
CMR Town
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Presidency College
Presidency
Compared with
Dayananda Sagar University
Dayananda Sagar Nagar
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 6 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 40,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 90,000 more
INR 6 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 40,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 15,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.82 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.4 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET rank, General
8,113
Round 1, 2025
9,400
1,287 places easier
15,800
7,687 places easier
18,900
10,787 places easier
13,900
5,787 places easier
16,600
8,487 places easier
Seatsthis course
120
Karnataka PGCET
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
147%
on INR 8.82 LPA
170%
23 points higher
117%
30 points lower
120%
27 points lower
128%
19 points lower
133%
14 points lower
In short
Kristu Jayanti costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Kristu Jayanti; if it clears only Surana, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Jain places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Surana in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
CMR charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Surana gives you a seat in any round, take it; CMR belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Presidency costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Surana in the early rounds, list Presidency right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Dayananda Sagar is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Surana allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Dayananda Sagar only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Surana College MCA Big Data Analytics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MCA Big Data Analytics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.82 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 8,113 in round 1 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.82 LPA, the median was INR 5.7 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2. The campus is in a Bengaluru tech area, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 2, but the electives in year 2 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.7 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.82 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 2.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with analytics and IT companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the admission fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 6 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 8.40 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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