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

Belgaum, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1988NAAC Grade B+

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Total fees
INR 1.77 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.8 LPA
MBA median pay, Class of 2025
Cutoff
8,200
Karnataka PGCET, General 2025
Placement rate
76%
486 of 640 MBA students placed

About VTU MBA Digital Marketing

VTU offers a two-year, full-time MBA Digital Marketing course at Belagavi with 60 seats through Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT. The course has four semesters and covers SEO, social media, web analytics, e-commerce and digital strategy. VTU is a Karnataka state university with NAAC B+ and a NIRF University rank of #75 in 2024. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs and INR 3.37 Lakhs with hostel and mess. The General cutoff range closed near 8,200 in 2025. The MBA median pay was INR 4.8 LPA and 76% of the MBA batch was placed.

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 3.37 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.62 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee once each semester, four times in all. VTU takes the admission fee once in year 1. The caution deposit comes back when you leave.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.62 LakhsINR 40,500 a semester, 4 semesters
Admission feeINR 15,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel and messINR 1.60 LakhsINR 80,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 1.77 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 3.37 LakhsFull course

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Admission Dates

Round 1 allotment closed on 25 Sep 2026. Round 2 allotment comes on 10 Oct 2026 and reporting starts on 24 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter, scorecard and fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply26 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026Over
Karnataka PGCET MBA exam14 Jun 2026Over
Karnataka PGCET result and rank8 Jul 2026Over
Claim slip download, last date10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026Over
KEA option entry11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026Over
Mock allotment17 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 final allotment25 Sep 2026Over
Round 2 allotment10 Oct 2026Confirmed
Admission fee payment, last date15 Oct 2026Confirmed
Physical reporting and document check24 Oct 2026Confirmed
Classes start11 Nov 2026Confirmed

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks; Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 students need 45%. You also need a valid Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT score. If your marks fall short, VTU cannot allot the seat.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBachelor's degree in any stream
Marks50% for General, 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1
ExamKarnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT score
ModeFull-time course at Belagavi

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Admission Process

KEA allots the seat through Karnataka PGCET rank and your choices. You register, download the claim slip, fill options and accept the allotment. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Write entrance examTake Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT
2. Register for counsellingUse the KEA login and download the claim slip
3. Fill choicesPut VTU MBA Digital Marketing in your order
4. Accept the seatPay the admission fee by the last date
5. ReportBring original marks cards, scorecard and allotment letter

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Cutoff

The General seat closed near rank 8,200 and the OBC seat near 11,500 in 2025. These are Karnataka PGCET closing ranks for MBA seats. The next list can change, so use the checker below for your category.

CategoryClosing rank or scoreRound and year
General8,200Final round, 2025
OBC11,500Final round, 2025
SC18,000Final round, 2025
ST22,000Final round, 2025
EWS9,500Final round, 2025

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Placements

The MBA batch placed 486 of 640 students, so 76% got placed. The median pay was INR 4.8 LPA. The course points to digital marketing, SEO, social media, e-commerce and analytics roles in Karnataka firms and agencies.

MetricValue
Median payINR 4.8 LPA, MBA batch 2025
Students placed486
Eligible students640
Placement rate76%
RolesDigital marketing, SEO, social media and e-commerce

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 over the course. The Karnataka post-matric scheme gives the biggest printed waiver here. The state schemes need income and category papers, and NSP needs the online form.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Karnataka post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 60,000 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 50,000 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 45,000 over the course

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Ranking

VTU holds NAAC B+ and a NIRF University rank of #75 in 2024. NIRF ranks the university on teaching, research, graduation results and outreach. NAAC grades the university after a campus and data review.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University2024#75
NAAC2024B+
VTU scheme list2026MBA Digital Marketing listed

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Course Structure

Semester 1 and 2 cover management basics, digital marketing basics, web analytics and entrepreneurship. Later semesters move to strategy, e-commerce and project work. You should build campaign samples while you study.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Management, marketing, digital marketing basics and web analytics
Semester 2Research, finance, human resources and digital tools
Semester 3SEO, social media, e-commerce and analytics electives
Semester 4Project work and digital strategy

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Hostel and Campus

Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years when you take a room. The main campus is in Belagavi, an industrial city in north Karnataka. Ask the hostel office before paying, because room allotment depends on seats left.

ItemDetail
CampusBelagavi, Karnataka
Hostel and messINR 1.60 Lakhs over two years
Room allotmentGiven only when rooms are free
City marketLocal firms, agencies and online projects

Should you pick MBA Digital Marketing at VTU?

This course suits students who want a low-cost state university MBA for digital marketing roles.

Pick it if:
You want a low fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs is much less than many MBA seats, so the loan load stays small.
You want digital roles: the course teaches SEO, social media, analytics and e-commerce across four semesters.
You need a state degree: VTU is a Karnataka state university, so the name helps inside the state.
Your score is near the close: last year's General cutoff range ended near 8,200, so keep VTU high but not alone.
Skip it if:
You need a big metro market: Belagavi is smaller, so you must find many internships online and through projects.
You want promised hostel comfort: hostel cost is separate, and room details are not promised with the admission offer.
You count on a high package: the MBA median pay is INR 4.8 LPA, so top offers should not decide your choice.
You want a finance MBA: this page is for digital marketing, so pick finance only if that is your clear goal.
Counsellor's advice
If your goal is digital marketing in Karnataka, take it after fee check. If you want metro hiring, keep wider options.
MBA Digital Marketing Eligibility▾
Degree needed: You need a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognised university.
Minimum marks: 50% for General and 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 students.
Entrance score: Use Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT for the MBA seat list.
Documents: Bring degree marks cards, scorecard, caste paper if used and the allotment letter.
MBA Digital Marketing Admission Process▾
Write the exam: Take Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT and keep the scorecard ready.
Register with KEA: KEA handles the government quota MBA seat allotment for Karnataka PGCET.
Fill choices: Add VTU MBA Digital Marketing in your option list before the window closes.
Pay the fee: Pay by the allotment deadline or you lose the seat.
Report to VTU: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

MBA Digital Marketing 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
26 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 8 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Jun 2026
Karnataka PGCET MBA exam
The MBA paper score is used for KEA rank.
Over
8 Jul 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is needed for counselling.
Over
10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026
Claim slip download, last date
You needed the claim slip before option entry.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
17 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
Students could edit choices after the mock result.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The final round 1 allotment letter came online.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
Check the KEA login for the updated allotment.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Admission fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 15 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
24 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
11 Nov 2026
Classes start
The first semester starts after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply comes with the form.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Karnataka PGCET MBA exam
Expected near the 2026 exam month.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected after the answer key process.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Claim slip download, last date
Expected before option entry starts.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Mock allotment
Expected before the final list.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round allotments
Round 1 and later rounds are expected online.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Admission fee payment
Expected soon after allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected after fee payment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in the same month as this year.

Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.

VTU MBA Digital Marketing Fees 2026

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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 40,500 a semester
INR 1.62 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.77 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.37 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 2,984
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
271%
average first-year pay INR 4.8 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,682
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
142%
average first-year pay INR 4.8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: VTU fee page and course fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you MBA Digital Marketing at VTU?

Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use this course's Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.

Category
Route
General · Karnataka quota
6,560 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,561 to 8,200: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 8,200: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
General · All India score route
6,560 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,561 to 8,200: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 8,200: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
OBC · Karnataka quota
9,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,201 to 11,500: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 11,500: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
OBC · All India score route
9,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,201 to 11,500: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 11,500: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
SC · Karnataka quota
14,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
14,401 to 18,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 18,000: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
SC · All India score route
14,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
14,401 to 18,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 18,000: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
ST · Karnataka quota
17,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
17,601 to 22,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 22,000: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
ST · All India score route
17,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
17,601 to 22,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 22,000: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
EWS · Karnataka quota
7,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
7,601 to 9,500: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 9,500: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
EWS · All India score route
7,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
7,601 to 9,500: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep a backup.
Worse than 9,500: not this year. Try KMAT, CMAT or management quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The General number is a guide, not a promise. Put VTU high if your rank is near 8,200, but keep one safer MBA option in the same KEA list.

VTU MBA Digital Marketing 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.

Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
State social welfare department
Paid each 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 answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid each year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 50,000
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Cuts the tuition part after the certificate is checked.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 45,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid each year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 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 1.37 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 85,000
Your net course fee: INR 92,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1 Lakh
Your net course fee: INR 77,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 90,000
Your net course fee: INR 87,000

VTU MBA Digital Marketing vs similar colleges

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

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Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belagavi
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Rani Channamma University
Belagavi
Compared with
KLE Technological University
Hubballi
Compared with
Jain Centre for Management Studies
Bengaluru
Compared with
Kristu Jayanti College
Bengaluru
Compared with
Presidency University
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.77 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 57,000 less
INR 2.80 Lakhs
INR 1.03 Lakhs more
INR 11 Lakhs
INR 9.23 Lakhs more
INR 9.70 Lakhs
INR 7.93 Lakhs more
INR 6 Lakhs
INR 4.23 Lakhs more
Average paylatest MBA batch
INR 4.8 LPA
MBA median, Class of 2025
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
INR 7.2 LPA
INR 2.4 LPA more
INR 6.4 LPA
INR 1.6 LPA more
INR 5.8 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
Placement rateshare of MBA batch placed
76%
486 of 640 students
68%
8 points lower
80%
4 points higher
90%
14 points higher
85%
9 points higher
82%
6 points higher
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET, General
8,200
Final round, 2025
11,000
2,800 places easier
6,500
1,700 places tougher
5,400
2,800 places tougher
7,200
1,000 places tougher
9,100
900 places easier
SeatsMBA Digital Marketing
60
VTU intake
60
Same seats
120
60 more
180
120 more
120
60 more
180
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
271%
on INR 4.8 LPA
350%
79 points higher
196%
75 points lower
65%
206 points lower
66%
205 points lower
97%
174 points lower
In short
If your rank clears RCU Belagavi and VTU, compare the fee with the pay row before you choose. If you need the lower fee, VTU stays a strong choice.
In short
If your rank clears KLE Tech and VTU, compare the fee with the pay row before you choose. If you need the lower fee, VTU stays a strong choice.
In short
If your rank clears Jain CMS and VTU, compare the fee with the pay row before you choose. If you need the lower fee, VTU stays a strong choice.
In short
If your rank clears Kristu Jayanti and VTU, compare the fee with the pay row before you choose. If you need the lower fee, VTU stays a strong choice.
In short
If your rank clears Presidency and VTU, compare the fee with the pay row before you choose. If you need the lower fee, VTU stays a strong choice.

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

FAQs on VTU MBA Digital Marketing

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MBA Digital Marketing at VTU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-cost MBA with a state university name. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs and the MBA median pay is INR 4.8 LPA. Check the fee block and your loan EMI before you accept the seat.
Should I take this course if my rank is near the cutoff?▾
Yes, but do not use one number alone. The General cutoff range ended near 8,200 in 2025, and the list can change by category. Put VTU in your KEA choices, but keep one safer option below or above it based on your rank.
What job can I get after this MBA?▾
You should aim for digital marketing, SEO, social media, e-commerce and analytics roles. The page uses the MBA median pay of INR 4.8 LPA and a 76% placement rate. Build campaign samples during the course, because employers will ask for work proof.
Who should pick VTU MBA Digital Marketing?▾
Pick it if you want digital marketing roles in Karnataka and need the fee to stay low. VTU has 60 seats for this course and the full fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel. It suits students who can learn tools and projects outside class too.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want a high-pay metro MBA campus with many large brand shortlists. Belagavi is a smaller market, and the MBA median pay printed here is INR 4.8 LPA. If that pay does not fit your loan plan, choose a different route.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
It is easier to defend than many private MBA fees. The fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, and the ROI tile shows 271% against INR 4.8 LPA pay. If you add hostel, the total becomes INR 3.37 Lakhs, so check both totals.
Will I get placed if I am not in the top half?▾
You have a chance, but you must build skills early. The MBA batch placed 486 of 640 students, or 76%. That still leaves students outside the placed group. Start with SEO, analytics and ad tools in semester 1.
Is Belagavi right for digital marketing internships?▾
It can work if you use online projects and local firms. Belagavi is smaller than Bengaluru, so you may not get many nearby brand offices. Use the project work in semester 4 and build client samples before placements start.
Should I prefer Finance over Digital Marketing at VTU?▾
Choose Finance only if your goal is banking, accounts or finance roles. This page is for Digital Marketing, where the course covers SEO, social media, analytics and e-commerce. If those roles sound right, stay with this course and build a portfolio.
Can I pay the VTU MBA fee in parts?▾
Yes. The tuition fee is shown as INR 40,500 a semester for four semesters. You also pay the admission fee once in year 1. If you need more time, ask the fee office before the last date in the admission block.
What scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
The calculator lists schemes from INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 over the course. SC, ST, OBC, EWS and income-linked schemes need the right papers. Use the scholarship block above, then confirm the final amount with the college office.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT, then follow KEA counselling for the government quota seat. Fill VTU MBA Digital Marketing in your option list. If you get allotment, pay the fee by the last date and report with originals.

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VTU: 1 Answered Question

How are ranks and gold medals awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University VTU for a B.E. course What should we do to achieve them?

Meenu SinghalStudied B.E. Mechanical Engineering,Visvesvaraya Technological University (2017)

My friend graduated from Visvesvaraya Technological University with a gold medal. She ranked amongst the top ten students with the highest aggregate in CS. 

It is calculated by the average of total marks of the last four semesters. A Gold medal becomes a dream if you fail in any of the subjects.

There are 2 types of Gold medals are of two types: 

  • Merit Gold medal is given to those with the highest aggregate in their major/branch.
  • Endowment Gold medals are sponsored in different categories like for bright students of different categories and gender-based distribution.

Getting a gold medal is not impossible. Follow 2-3 additional books, study throughout the year and understand the core engineering and mathematical concepts. Internal assessments should be taken seriously as well. Be clear in your intentions and don't budge because there'll be distractions, but you can make your mark if you will it.

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