29 Sep, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Round 1 Final Allotment 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting is Oct 3 & 5, 2026, respectively. Read News.
29 Sep, 2026 VTU Karnataka PGCET Round 1 MBA Cutoff 2026 in the GM Category is 26493-27117. For the category-wise cutoff, check here.
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.
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 head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.62 Lakhs | INR 40,500 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.37 Lakhs | Full course |
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.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 26 Mar 2026 to 8 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET MBA exam | 14 Jun 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 8 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Claim slip download, last date | 10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Mock allotment | 17 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 2 allotment | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee payment, last date | 15 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 24 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 11 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
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.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor's degree in any stream |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT score |
| Mode | Full-time course at Belagavi |
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.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write entrance exam | Take Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT |
| 2. Register for counselling | Use the KEA login and download the claim slip |
| 3. Fill choices | Put VTU MBA Digital Marketing in your order |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the admission fee by the last date |
| 5. Report | Bring original marks cards, scorecard and allotment letter |
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.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 8,200 | Final round, 2025 |
| OBC | 11,500 | Final round, 2025 |
| SC | 18,000 | Final round, 2025 |
| ST | 22,000 | Final round, 2025 |
| EWS | 9,500 | Final round, 2025 |
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 4.8 LPA, MBA batch 2025 |
| Students placed | 486 |
| Eligible students | 640 |
| Placement rate | 76% |
| Roles | Digital marketing, SEO, social media and e-commerce |
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.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 45,000 over the course |
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 body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF University | 2024 | #75 |
| NAAC | 2024 | B+ |
| VTU scheme list | 2026 | MBA Digital Marketing listed |
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.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Management, marketing, digital marketing basics and web analytics |
| Semester 2 | Research, finance, human resources and digital tools |
| Semester 3 | SEO, social media, e-commerce and analytics electives |
| Semester 4 | Project work and digital strategy |
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.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Belagavi, Karnataka |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years |
| Room allotment | Given only when rooms are free |
| City market | Local firms, agencies and online projects |
This course suits students who want a low-cost state university MBA for digital marketing roles.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and VTU admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: VTU fee page and course fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use this course's Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.
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.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
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