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 MBA IEV is a two-year, full-time Master of Business Administration in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. The MBA IEV regulation is effective from 2021 to 2022, and VTU lists the course on its MBA page. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, using the published course fee. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT. The Belagavi PG centre lists 240 MBA seats. The last public PGCET General close used here is 24,754. The latest public MBA median pay is INR 4.8 LPA, and 45% of MBA students were placed in the 2023 NIRF data.
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.2 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs. VTU lists the two-year fee, and hostel is separate. You pay the academic fee as the university asks. Confirm the fresh fee before payment.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Per year × 2, INR 88,500 a year |
| University and exam charges | INR 0 | Full course, included in the published total |
| Hostel and mess estimate | INR 1.43 Lakhs | Per year × 2, INR 71,500 a year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.77 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.2 Lakhs | Full course |
PGCET 2026 seat fee payment is due on 30 Sep 2026, and reporting is expected in Oct 2026. Classes start in Nov 2026 after reporting. Watch KEA for fee payment and reporting notices.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET application, last date to apply | 23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026 | Over |
| PGCET admit card | 8 Jun 2026 | Over |
| PGCET MBA exam | 14 Jun 2026 | Over |
| PGCET result and rank | 19 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Document verification | 26 Aug 2026 to 5 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Option entry and choice filling | 11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Seat fee payment, last date | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | Oct 2026 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Graduation with 50% marks is the main rule, and Karnataka reserved category students usually get 45%. You need a three-year bachelor degree in any stream. PGCET, KMAT or CMAT score is used for admission. If marks are short, VTU will not confirm the seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Three-year bachelor degree from a recognised university |
| Marks | 50% marks, or 45% for allowed Karnataka reserved categories |
| Entrance exam | PGCET, KMAT or CMAT score |
| Course rule | MBA IEV is offered under VTU MBA regulations |
PGCET starts the government quota route, and KEA prepares the rank list. You then verify documents, fill VTU in the choice list and check allotment. If you get the seat, pay the fee and report with papers. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write test | Take PGCET, KMAT or CMAT |
| 2. Verify papers | Show degree, marks and category papers |
| 3. Fill choices | Select VTU MBA IEV in the KEA choice list |
| 4. Accept seat | Pay the seat fee by the last date |
| 5. Report | Bring score card, allotment letter and original papers |
The General seat closed at 24,754 and the All India close was 30,078 in 2025. These are PGCET MBA closing ranks from the latest public cutoff. A higher closing rank is easier. Use the checker below before locking choices.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General, Home State | 24,754 | PGCET 2025 last round |
| General, All India | 30,078 | PGCET 2025 last round |
| 2A General | 31,092 | PGCET 2025 range |
| SC estimate | 32,000 | PGCET 2025 range |
| ST estimate | 32,000 | PGCET 2025 range |
The latest public MBA median pay is INR 4.8 LPA, and the 2023 NIRF set placed 182 of 402 MBA students. The placement rate is 45%. The VTU placement cell lists MBA placed lists and gives central placement support from Belagavi.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 4.8 LPA |
| MBA students placed | 182 |
| MBA total students | 402 |
| Placement rate | 45% |
| Placement support | VTU Centralized Placement Cell, Belagavi |
Schemes can cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 1.77 Lakhs over the course. The Karnataka post-matric route gives the largest listed support here. SSP and NSP need income and category papers. You must renew where the scheme asks.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST students with income below INR 2.5 Lakhs | INR 1.77 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scheme | Students with family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 20,000 |
| AICTE Pragati or Saksham | Eligible student with family income up to INR 8 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh |
| Central sector interest subsidy | Students with family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 25,000 estimate |
VTU has NAAC B+ grade on the Collegedunia course page, and the MBA listing shows CD Score 386 score. The university is AICTE and UGC approved. There is no clean course-specific NIRF Management rank for this MBA IEV course.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia MBA listing | 2026 | CD Score 386 |
| NAAC | latest public grade | NAAC B+ |
| AICTE | current approval | Approved |
| UGC | current status | Approved university |
Year 1 covers management basics, innovation and entrepreneurship. Year 2 moves into venture development, financing and project work. The course teaches idea checks, business plan writing, startup funding and incubation. Use the first year to test if you want jobs or your own venture.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Management basics, innovation, entrepreneurship and business models |
| Year 2 | Venture development, startup finance and project work |
| Practice work | Business plan, market check, incubation and field work |
The Belagavi PG centre lists 240 MBA seats, and the campus is at Jnana Sangama, Belagavi. The location gives lower living cost than Bengaluru. Ask the department how many seats are tagged to MBA IEV before option entry.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| MBA seats at Belagavi PG centre | 240 |
| Campus | Jnana Sangama, Belagavi |
| Course mode | Full-time, on campus |
| City | Belagavi, Karnataka |
This course suits students who want a low-fee MBA and startup-focused study in Belagavi.
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
Source: KEA PGCET bulletin and counselling portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost using the latest published MBA fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Source: VTU course fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use the latest public PGCET close for this course.
Use the General close of 24,754 only for Home State seats. All India and category seats can move, so keep one safer option.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with VTU.
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.
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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:
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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