VTU MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. VTU’s MBA Part-Time programme is offered through VTU-affiliated business schools and management institutes across Karnataka. These institutions follow VTU’s curriculum and award VTU degrees. Working professionals can apply to affiliated schools that schedule classes on weekends or evenings to accommodate employment commitments.

Ans. VTU-affiliated business schools accept K-PGCET (Karnataka PGCET for MBA) for government-quota seats. For management-quota seats, KMAT, CAT, CMAT, XAT, and ATMA scores are accepted. K-PGCET is conducted by Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates must secure a valid score before registering for KEA counselling.

Ans. The total fee for VTU MBA Part-Time is INR 1,77,000 for two years, payable as INR 88,500 per year. Fees may vary between affiliated institutions based on KAFRA-approved structures. Hostel and transport charges are additional.

Ans. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST candidates). A valid K-PGCET, KMAT, CAT, CMAT, XAT, or ATMA score is required. Work experience is preferred at many affiliated business schools for the part-time MBA.

Ans. VTU MBA Part-Time graduates can advance to senior management roles in operations, marketing, finance, and human resources. The part-time structure lets professionals continue employment while gaining management credentials, enabling immediate application of classroom learning on the job. VTU’s affiliation network across Karnataka provides industry interaction, guest lectures, and corporate sessions that strengthen professional connections and support career growth.

Ans. The VTU MBA Part-Time and full-time programmes follow the same university curriculum and lead to the same VTU-awarded degree. The key difference is the delivery schedule: part-time classes are held on weekends or evenings to accommodate working students, while full-time programmes follow a regular weekday schedule. Duration for part-time is two years, identical to the full-time programme. Eligibility criteria and examination patterns are also the same under VTU regulations.