KL University Guntur MBA Fintech: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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17 Sep, 2026 KL University Admission 2027-28 begins. Apply by Dec 2 @kluniversity.in. University Entrance Exams are scheduled from Dec 3 to 7, 2026. Check details.

04 May, 2026 KL University Guntur MBA Fintech Fee Structure 2026-2027 has been released. The total academic fee is ₹ 14.03 Lakhs.

Total fees

INR 11.16 Lakhs

2 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 7.5 LPA

NIRF data, all MBA streams

Minimum marks

55%

In graduation, plus a KLMAT, ICET, CAT, MAT or XAT score

Placement rate

87%

Share of the MBA batch placed, NIRF data

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 test to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Check your marks and your entrance score 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 KL University MBA Fintech

KL University offers a two-year, full-time MBA Fintech at its Vaddeswaram campus near Vijayawada in Guntur district. The course mixes core management subjects with blockchain, digital payments, lending and AI in finance. The university holds NAAC A++ and NIRF 2025 ranked it #70 in management. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.16 Lakhs, and INR 13.89 Lakhs with a 4-bed hostel room and mess. You get a seat through a KLMAT, AP ICET, CAT, MAT or XAT score and a personal interview. The MBA intake across all streams is 300 seats. In the NIRF 2025 data, 87% of the MBA batch was placed at a median pay of INR 7.5 LPA.

KLU MBA Fintech Fees 2027

The total fees with hostel is INR 13.89 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 11.16 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 11 Lakhs, charged at INR 2.75 Lakhs a semester. You pay the tuition fee at the start of each of the four semesters. The admission fee of INR 16,000 is paid once when you join. The hostel fee is separate, and you pay it only if you take a room.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 11 Lakhs	INR 2.75 Lakhs a semester, 4 semesters
Admission fee	INR 16,000	One time, when you join
Hostel and mess, 4-bed non-AC	INR 2.68 Lakhs	INR 1.34 Lakhs a year, 2 years
Hostel registration	INR 5,000	One time, new students
Total, no hostel	INR 11.16 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 13.89 Lakhs	Full course

KLU MBA Fintech Admission Dates 2027

The 2026 batch is already in class. Phase 1 forms for the 2027 batch close on 2 Dec 2026. The KLMAT Phase 1 test is from 3 to 7 Dec 2026. The university has not announced the Phase 2 and Phase 3 dates yet. The later dates below are estimates based on the 2026 cycle.

Event	Date	Status
KLMAT Phase 1 registration, last date to apply	2 Dec 2026	Confirmed
KLMAT Phase 1 exam	3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026	Confirmed
KLMAT Phase 1 result and rank	Dec 2026	Tentative
KLMAT Phase 2 exam	Jan 2027	Tentative
KLMAT Phase 3 exam	Mar 2027	Tentative
Personal interview and admission offer	Apr 2027	Tentative
First semester fee payment	May 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jul 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

KLU MBA Fintech Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 55% marks. You also need a valid KLMAT, AP ICET, CAT, MAT or XAT score. After that, you must clear a personal interview. If your degree score is below 55%, you cannot apply for this course.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor's degree in any subject, 10+2+3 pattern
Degree marks	At least 55%
Entrance score	KLMAT, AP ICET, CAT, MAT or XAT
Selection	Personal interview after the score

KLU MBA Fintech Admission Process

The steps are the form, the test, the interview and the first semester fee. You fill the KLMAT form online and pay INR 1,000. You then write KLMAT or send a CAT, MAT, XAT or AP ICET score. The university calls you for an interview. If you get an offer, pay the first semester fee by the date on the letter, or you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Apply online	Fill the KLMAT form and pay INR 1,000
2. Take a test	Write KLMAT, or use your CAT, MAT, XAT or AP ICET score
3. Interview	Attend the personal interview
4. Pay and report	Pay the first semester fee and bring your original papers

KLU MBA Fintech Cutoff

KL University does not publish a closing rank for MBA Fintech. A KLMAT rank up to 15,000 or an AP ICET rank up to 15,000 still earns the lowest scholarship tier. The university uses these ranks to set your tuition cut, not to close the seat. Your degree marks and the interview decide the offer.

Test	Rank or score for the 25% tier	Rank or score for the 10% tier
KLMAT	Rank 1 to 250	Rank 5,001 to 15,000
AP ICET	Rank 1 to 1,000	Rank 7,501 to 15,000
CAT, MAT or XAT	90 percentile or more	60 percentile or more

KLU MBA Fintech Placements

In the NIRF 2025 data, 209 of 241 MBA graduates were placed, which is 87%. Their median pay was INR 7.5 LPA, up from INR 4.75 LPA two batches earlier. These figures cover all MBA streams together. The university does not publish Fintech placement figures on their own.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 7.5 LPA, NIRF 2025 data
Batch placed	209 of 241, 87%
Median pay two batches earlier	INR 4.75 LPA
Went for higher studies	19 graduates
Scope	All MBA streams together

KLU MBA Fintech Scholarships

The merit scholarship cuts the Fintech tuition fee by INR 1.10 Lakhs to INR 2.75 Lakhs over the course. The 25% tier gives the most. It goes on your degree marks, your CAT, MAT or XAT percentile, or your KLMAT or ICET rank. You get only one scholarship at a time, and you keep it only with an 8.0 CGPA from the second year.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Merit, 25% tier	Degree or CAT, MAT, XAT 90% or more	INR 2.75 Lakhs over the course
Merit, 20% tier	Degree or CAT, MAT, XAT 85% or more	INR 2.20 Lakhs over the course
Merit, 15% tier	Degree or CAT, MAT, XAT 65% or more	INR 1.65 Lakhs over the course
Merit, 10% tier	Degree or CAT, MAT, XAT 60% or more	INR 1.10 Lakhs over the course
SC or ST special scholarship	SC or ST students	INR 10,000 a year, INR 20,000 over the course
OBC special scholarship	OBC students	INR 5,000 a year, INR 10,000 over the course

KLU MBA Fintech Ranking

Collegedunia ranks KLU #194 in its MBA ranking for 2026, and NIRF 2025 ranks it #70 in management. The university also holds NAAC A++. NIRF ranks on data the university files every year, like placements and research. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA ranking	2026	#194
NIRF Management	2025	#70
NIRF Overall	2025	#46
NAAC	Latest cycle	A++

KLU MBA Fintech Course Structure

Semester 1 covers fintech basics, financial markets, banking and accounting. Semesters 3 and 4 add machine learning, digital assets, AI in fintech and two specialisation papers. Every semester mixes management papers with fintech papers.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Introduction to fintech, financial markets, banking and finance, accounting
Semester 2	Decision science, cloud computing, InsurTech, analytics, research methods
Semester 3	Strategic management, digital assets, compliance, machine learning, specialisation I
Semester 4	Leadership, product management, AI in fintech, payments and lending, specialisation II

KLU MBA Fintech Hostel and Campus

The cheapest room is a 4-bed non-AC room at INR 1.34 Lakhs a year with mess. A 2-bed AC room costs INR 1.74 Lakhs a year. The mess fee is the same for every room. You pay the hostel fee through the university ERP portal.

Item	Detail
4-bed non-AC room with mess	INR 1.34 Lakhs a year
2-bed AC room with mess	INR 1.74 Lakhs a year
Mess fee	INR 92,000 a year, same for every room
Registration fee	INR 5,000, one time
Campus	Vaddeswaram, near Vijayawada

Should you pick MBA Fintech at KLU?

This course suits students who want a finance job that uses technology and can study on a campus outside the city for two years.

Pick it if:

You want a finance job that uses tech: the course teaches blockchain, digital payments, lending and AI in finance next to the core MBA papers.

You want a course where pay is going up: the MBA median pay has gone up three years in a row in the NIRF data.

You have a degree score of 90% or more: the tuition fee goes down by 25% every semester, as long as you keep an 8.0 CGPA.

You want a second try at the test: KLMAT is held in phases, so a low Phase 1 score can be improved later.

Skip it if:

You want finance firms close to campus: the campus is at Vaddeswaram, outside Vijayawada, so most finance jobs come through the placement cell.

You want Fintech placement figures before you pay: the university shares MBA placement data for all streams together, not for Fintech alone.

You want the lowest MBA fee here: the regular MBA at KLU has a much lower tuition fee a semester and uses the same placement cell.

You want a room with fewer people: the lowest hostel price is for a 4-bed non-AC room, and 2-bed AC rooms cost more.

Counsellor's advice

If your degree or CAT score is 85% or more, apply in Phase 1 and claim the merit scholarship. If your score is below 60%, compare this fee with the regular MBA here before you pay.

MBA Fintech Eligibility▾

Degree: A bachelor's degree in any subject, under the 10+2+3 pattern.

Degree marks: At least 55% in your degree.

Entrance score: A valid KLMAT, AP ICET, CAT, MAT or XAT score.

Interview: You must clear a personal interview after the score.

Scholarship marks: A degree score of 60% or more also cuts your tuition fee.

MBA Fintech Admission Process▾

Apply online: Fill the KLMAT form on the university site and pay INR 1,000.

Take a test: KLMAT (the KL University management test) has 75 questions in 90 minutes. You can use a CAT, MAT, XAT or AP ICET score instead.

Interview: The university calls you for a personal interview after the test.

Pay the fee: Pay the first semester fee of INR 2.91 Lakhs by the date on the offer letter, or you lose the seat.

Report on campus: Bring your original degree marks memos and score card for the document check.

MBA Fintech Admission Dates 2027

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Phase 1 dates for the 2027 batch are official. The later dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Confirmed

2 Dec 2026

KLMAT Phase 1 registration, last date to apply

Forms for Phase 1 are not taken after 2 Dec 2026. The form fee is INR 1,000.

Confirmed

2 Dec 2026 to 6 Dec 2026

KLMAT Phase 1 admit card

Download the admit card before your test slot.

Confirmed

3 Dec 2026 to 7 Dec 2026

KLMAT Phase 1 exam

You pick one slot inside these five days.

Tentative

Dec 2026

KLMAT Phase 1 result and rank

Expected soon after the test. Your rank also sets your scholarship tier.

Tentative

Jan 2027

KLMAT Phase 2 exam

Expected in the same month as the 2026 cycle.

Tentative

Mar 2027

KLMAT Phase 3 exam

Expected at the end of March, as in 2026.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Personal interview and admission offer

Interviews follow each phase; the offer letter gives the fee date.

Tentative

May 2027

First semester fee payment

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the date on the offer letter.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original degree memos and your score card.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

Expected in July, as for the 2026 batch.

Source: KL University admissions page, 2027-28 Phase 1 notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

KLU MBA Fintech Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows carry the 2026-27 fee; the 2027 batch fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 4, INR 2.75 Lakhs a semester

INR 11 Lakhs

Admission fee

One time, in year 1

INR 16,000

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess, 4-bed non-AC

Per year × 2, INR 1.34 Lakhs a year

INR 2.68 Lakhs

Hostel registration

One time, in year 1

INR 5,000

Total course fee

INR 11.16 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 13.89 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 18,817

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

67%

median pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 23,423

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

54%

median pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: KL University fee structure 2026-27 and hostel fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you MBA Fintech at KLU?

KLU does not publish a closing rank for this course. Pick your degree marks and your test to see where you stand.

Degree marks

55% or moreBelow 55%

Your test

KLMATAP ICETCAT, MAT or XATNo score yet

Yes, you can apply

Your marks and score meet the rules. Clear the personal interview to get the offer. A KLMAT rank from 1 to 250 also gets a 25% tuition scholarship; ranks up to 15,000 get at least 10%.

Yes, you can apply

Your marks and score meet the rules. Clear the personal interview to get the offer. An AP ICET rank from 1 to 1,000 also gets a 25% tuition scholarship; ranks up to 15,000 get at least 10%.

Yes, you can apply

Your marks and score meet the rules. Clear the personal interview to get the offer. A 90 percentile or more also gets a 25% tuition scholarship; 60 percentile or more gets at least 10%.

Almost there

Your marks are enough. Take KLMAT Phase 1 from 3 to 7 Dec 2026, or a later phase, then attend the interview.

Not yet

You need at least 55% in your degree to apply. A good test score does not make up for lower degree marks.

Not yet

You need at least 55% in your degree to apply. A good test score does not make up for lower degree marks.

Not yet

You need at least 55% in your degree to apply. A good test score does not make up for lower degree marks.

Not yet

You need at least 55% in your degree to apply. A good test score does not make up for lower degree marks.

EDITOR'S NOTE

The interview decides the offer, not the score alone. Your score mostly decides how much tuition fee the scholarship takes off.

KLU MBA Fintech Scholarship Calculator

Pick your degree marks or your CAT, MAT or XAT percentile, whichever is higher, and your category. Confirm the final amount with the university.

Your best marks

90% or more85 to 89%65 to 84%60 to 64%Below 60%

KLU MBA Fintech vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to KLU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a better rank. Peer figures are for their MBA as a whole.

Compare with

Jain UniversityAlliance UniversitySRM ISTIFHE Hyderabad

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K L University (KLU)

Vaddeswaram, Guntur

Compared with

Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

Bengaluru

Compared with

Alliance University

Bengaluru

Compared with

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

Compared with

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education

Hyderabad

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 11.16 Lakhs

tuition + admission

INR 12.05 Lakhs

INR 89,000 more

INR 15 Lakhs

INR 3.84 Lakhs more

Not published

INR 17.01 Lakhs

INR 5.85 Lakhs more

Median paylatest NIRF batch

INR 7.5 LPA

NIRF 2025, all MBA

INR 8.5 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 8 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

INR 8.65 LPA

INR 1.15 LPA more

INR 8 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

Placement rateshare of the batch placed

87%

NIRF 2025, all MBA

91%

4 points higher

79%

8 points lower

Not published

68%

19 points lower

SeatsMBA intake, all streams

300

all MBA streams

1,020

720 more

540

240 more

480

180 more

1,230

930 more

NIRF rankManagement, 2025

#70

Management, 2025

#73

3 places lower

#71

1 place lower

#56

14 places higher

#46

24 places higher

In short

Jain University charges INR 89,000 more and its median pay is INR 1 LPA higher, in a much bigger batch. If you want a Bengaluru campus and can pay more, list it above KLU; if the fee matters most, take KLU.

In short

Alliance University costs INR 3.84 Lakhs more for a median pay only INR 0.5 LPA higher and a lower placement rate. If you are paying the fee yourself, take KLU before it.

In short

SRM IST ranks higher in NIRF and its median pay is INR 1.15 LPA higher. If you get an offer from both, check the SRM IST fee first, then pick the one whose fee you can pay.

In short

IFHE Hyderabad ranks higher but costs INR 5.85 Lakhs more and placed a smaller share of its batch. If the fee is a stretch for your family, take KLU; pick IFHE only for its rank and city.

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

FAQs on KLU MBA Fintech

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MBA Fintech at KLU worth the fee?▾

It can be, if you get a merit scholarship or a good placement. The full fee without hostel is INR 11.16 Lakhs and the MBA median pay in the NIRF 2025 data was INR 7.5 LPA. So the fee takes about a year and a half of median pay. If you plan a loan, check the EMI tile in the fee block first.

What job will I get after MBA Fintech here?▾

Most students aim for finance roles that use technology, like digital banking, payments, risk and financial analysis. The course teaches blockchain, lending and AI in finance for these roles. The university does not publish Fintech placement figures on their own, so ask the placement cell for last year's Fintech offers before you pay.

Who should not take this course here?▾

Skip it if you want finance firms next to campus or the lowest MBA fee at KLU. The campus is at Vaddeswaram, outside Vijayawada, so most jobs come through the placement cell. The regular MBA here charges a much lower tuition fee. If fee is your main worry, compare the two before you decide.

Should I pick MBA Fintech or the regular MBA at KLU?▾

Pick Fintech if you are sure you want a finance and technology career. Pick the regular MBA if you are still unsure, because its tuition fee is much lower. Both share the same placement cell and the same NIRF data. Choose on the career you want, not on the name of the course.

Is the placement rate good enough to take this seat?▾

It is fair for this fee. In the NIRF 2025 data, 87% of the MBA batch was placed at a median pay of INR 7.5 LPA, and the median has gone up three years in a row. These numbers cover all MBA streams. Ask how many Fintech students were placed before you pay the first fee.

Is this course a good choice if my CAT score is low?▾

Yes, if your degree marks are at least 55%. KLU also takes KLMAT, AP ICET, MAT and XAT scores, and a low CAT score does not stop you from applying. Take KLMAT Phase 1 from 3 to 7 Dec 2026, because a good KLMAT rank can also bring a scholarship.

Should I wait for a later phase to get a better score?▾

Only if your first score is weak. Phase 1 forms close on 2 Dec 2026, and the later phases are expected in Jan 2027 and Mar 2027. Apply in Phase 1 first, because a later phase lets you try again. Seats can fill up by the last phase, so do not wait without a reason.

Is the fee worth it if I pay it myself without a scholarship?▾

It is a big cost, so plan it well. The full fee is INR 11.16 Lakhs without hostel and INR 13.89 Lakhs with a 4-bed room. The median pay of INR 7.5 LPA covers the fee in about a year and a half. If your marks are 60% or more, claim the merit scholarship to cut the fee.

What is the full fee for MBA Fintech at KLU?▾

The full two-year fee is INR 11.16 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.75 Lakhs a semester for four semesters, plus a one-time admission fee of INR 16,000. With a 4-bed hostel room and mess, the total is INR 13.89 Lakhs. The toggle in the fee block shows both totals.

How much can the scholarship take off the fee?▾

The merit scholarship takes off INR 1.10 Lakhs to INR 2.75 Lakhs over the course. The 25% tier goes to a 90% degree or CAT, MAT or XAT score, or a KLMAT rank up to 250. You keep it only with an 8.0 CGPA from the second year. Use the calculator above to see your amount.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Fill the KLMAT form online and pay INR 1,000. Then write KLMAT or send your CAT, MAT, XAT or AP ICET score. The university calls you for a personal interview. If you get an offer, pay the first semester fee by the date on the letter, or you lose the seat.

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Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 19, 2026

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