VTU MBA Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Belgaum, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1988NAAC Grade B+

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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.

Total fees
INR 1.77 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.8 LPA
MBA median pay, latest public data
Cutoff
24,754
PGCET GM, last round 2025
Placement rate
45%
MBA students placed, 2023 NIRF

About VTU MBA IEV

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.

VTU MBA IEV Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 1.77 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 88,500 a year
University and exam chargesINR 0Full course, included in the published total
Hostel and mess estimateINR 1.43 LakhsPer year × 2, INR 71,500 a year
Total, no hostelINR 1.77 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 3.2 LakhsFull course

VTU MBA IEV Admission Dates

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.

EventDateStatus
PGCET application, last date to apply23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026Over
PGCET admit card8 Jun 2026Over
PGCET MBA exam14 Jun 2026Over
PGCET result and rank19 Aug 2026Over
Document verification26 Aug 2026 to 5 Sep 2026Over
Option entry and choice filling11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 allotment25 Sep 2026Over
Seat fee payment, last date30 Sep 2026Confirmed
Physical reporting and document checkOct 2026Tentative
Classes startNov 2026Tentative

VTU MBA IEV Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeThree-year bachelor degree from a recognised university
Marks50% marks, or 45% for allowed Karnataka reserved categories
Entrance examPGCET, KMAT or CMAT score
Course ruleMBA IEV is offered under VTU MBA regulations

VTU MBA IEV Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Write testTake PGCET, KMAT or CMAT
2. Verify papersShow degree, marks and category papers
3. Fill choicesSelect VTU MBA IEV in the KEA choice list
4. Accept seatPay the seat fee by the last date
5. ReportBring score card, allotment letter and original papers

VTU MBA IEV Cutoff

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.

CategoryClosing rankRound and year
General, Home State24,754PGCET 2025 last round
General, All India30,078PGCET 2025 last round
2A General31,092PGCET 2025 range
SC estimate32,000PGCET 2025 range
ST estimate32,000PGCET 2025 range

VTU MBA IEV Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median payINR 4.8 LPA
MBA students placed182
MBA total students402
Placement rate45%
Placement supportVTU Centralized Placement Cell, Belagavi

VTU MBA IEV Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Karnataka post-matric scholarshipSC or ST students with income below INR 2.5 LakhsINR 1.77 Lakhs
Central Sector SchemeStudents with family income up to INR 4.5 LakhsINR 20,000
AICTE Pragati or SakshamEligible student with family income up to INR 8 LakhsINR 1 Lakh
Central sector interest subsidyStudents with family income up to INR 4.5 LakhsINR 25,000 estimate

VTU MBA IEV Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia MBA listing2026CD Score 386
NAAClatest public gradeNAAC B+
AICTEcurrent approvalApproved
UGCcurrent statusApproved university

VTU MBA IEV Course Structure

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.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Management basics, innovation, entrepreneurship and business models
Year 2Venture development, startup finance and project work
Practice workBusiness plan, market check, incubation and field work

VTU MBA IEV Seats and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
MBA seats at Belagavi PG centre240
CampusJnana Sangama, Belagavi
Course modeFull-time, on campus
CityBelagavi, Karnataka

Should you pick MBA IEV at VTU?

This course suits students who want a low-fee MBA and startup-focused study in Belagavi.

Pick it if:
You want a startup-focused MBA: VTU IEV teaches venture design, startup finance, incubation and business plan work.
You need a low fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs is low against the MBA median pay printed above.
You want a state university degree: VTU is a government state university with AICTE and UGC approval.
Your PGCET rank is not very high: the 2025 General close reached 24,754, so the seat can stay reachable.
Skip it if:
You want a metro MBA market: Belagavi has fewer company offices than Bengaluru, so campus support matters more.
You need a high placement rate: the latest public MBA rate is 45%, so many students do not take campus jobs.
You want a regular marketing MBA: this course is Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development, not a plain Marketing MBA.
You cannot follow KEA dates: fee payment and reporting decide the seat after allotment.
Counsellor's advice
If you want a low-fee entrepreneurship MBA, keep VTU high. If campus jobs are your main need, check the latest placed list first.
MBA IEV Eligibility▾
Degree: You need a three-year bachelor degree from a recognised university.
Marks: You need 50% marks, or 45% under allowed Karnataka category rules.
Exam: PGCET, KMAT or CMAT score is accepted for MBA admission.
Course rule: MBA IEV follows VTU MBA regulations from the 2021 to 2022 batch.
MBA IEV Admission Process▾
Exam: Write PGCET, KMAT or CMAT and keep the score card ready.
Counselling: For PGCET seats, register with KEA and verify documents.
Choice filling: Add VTU MBA IEV in the option list before the last date.
Fee payment: Pay the seat fee by the deadline, or you lose the seat.
Reporting: Bring degree, marks, exam and category papers to VTU.

MBA IEV 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
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET application, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
8 Jun 2026
PGCET admit card
Download was needed before the exam day.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET MBA exam
The MBA paper was held on this date.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your score and rank decide the government quota seat.
Over
26 Aug 2026 to 5 Sep 2026
Document verification
You had to verify degree and category papers in this window.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2026
Option entry and choice filling
Choice entry closed on 22 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The final round 1 allotment was declared on this date.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by this date.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original papers and the allotment letter.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
Classes are expected after reporting.
Tentative
Mar 2027 to Apr 2027
PGCET application, last date to apply
The form is expected in this window.
Tentative
May 2027
PGCET admit card
Download it before the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET MBA exam
The MBA paper is expected in June.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Your score and rank decide the government quota seat.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document verification
Keep degree and category papers ready.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry and choice filling
Add VTU before the last date.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
Check whether VTU MBA IEV is allotted.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Bring original papers and the allotment letter.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Classes are expected after reporting.

Source: KEA PGCET bulletin and counselling portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.

VTU MBA IEV Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost using the latest published MBA fee. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 88,500 a year
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Registration and exam fee
Full course, as published
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess estimate
Per year × 2, INR 71,500 a year
INR 1.43 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.77 Lakhs
2 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.2 Lakhs
2 years · tuition 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 5,395
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
150%
average first-year pay INR 4.8 LPA vs the full fee

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

Will your rank get you MBA IEV at VTU?

Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use the latest public PGCET close for this course.

Category
Quota
General · KEA quota
18,566 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
18,567 to 24,754: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 24,754: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
General · Management
24,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
24,001 to 32,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 32,000: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
All India · KEA quota
22,558 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
22,559 to 30,078: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 30,078: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
All India · Management
24,750 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
24,751 to 33,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 33,000: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
2A · KEA quota
23,319 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
23,320 to 31,092: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 31,092: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
2A · Management
25,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
25,501 to 34,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 34,000: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
SC · KEA quota
24,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
24,001 to 32,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 32,000: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
SC · Management
26,250 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
26,251 to 35,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 35,000: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
ST · KEA quota
24,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
24,001 to 32,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 32,000: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
ST · Management
26,250 or better: yes, you are in. Keep VTU high on your list.
26,251 to 35,000: almost there. Wait for the later allotment list.
Worse than 35,000: not this round. Try another round or the management route.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Use the General close of 24,754 only for Home State seats. All India and category seats can move, so keep one safer option.

VTU MBA IEV Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with VTU.

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 1.77 Lakhs
State Scholarship Portal
Can cover the academic fee when category, income and renewal rules match.
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 20,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid for study cost if you keep passing and renew on time.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answers
AICTE Pragati or Saksham
INR 1 Lakh
AICTE
Paid for eligible students after AICTE checks the papers.
Who qualifies: eligible student, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
Central sector interest subsidy
INR 25,000
Ministry of Education
Cuts loan interest during study for eligible professional course students.
Who qualifies: family income up to INR 4.5 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 20,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.57 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 45,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.32 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.77 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 57,000

VTU MBA IEV 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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Bangalore University
Bengaluru
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University of Mysore
Mysuru
Compared with
Rani Channamma University
Belagavi
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Karnatak University Dharwad
Dharwad
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Bangalore University PG Centre
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.77 Lakhs
published total
INR 2 Lakhs
INR 23,000 more
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 27,000 less
INR 1.20 Lakhs
INR 57,000 less
INR 1.40 Lakhs
INR 37,000 less
INR 2.20 Lakhs
INR 43,000 more
Average paylatest public MBA data
INR 4.8 LPA
MBA median pay
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.60 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.80 LPA less
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 1 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.80 LPA less
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.30 LPA less
Placement ratelatest public MBA data
45%
NIRF MBA data
40%
5 points lower
38%
7 points lower
35%
10 points lower
36%
9 points lower
42%
3 points lower
Closing rankPGCET General
24,754
last round 2025
28,000
3,246 places easier
30,000
5,246 places easier
35,000
10,246 places easier
32,000
7,246 places easier
26,000
1,246 places easier
SeatsMBA intake
240
Belagavi PG centre
120
120 fewer
120
120 fewer
60
180 fewer
120
120 fewer
180
60 fewer
ROImedian pay vs fee
271%
from fee block
210%
61 points lower
267%
4 points lower
317%
46 points higher
286%
15 points higher
205%
66 points lower
In short
If your rank clears both, VTU has lower fee and higher pay on this table. Choose Bangalore Univ only if Bengaluru matters more.
In short
If fee is the first need, Mysore Univ costs less. If placement data matters more, VTU has the stronger pay line.
In short
RCUB is cheaper and easier on cutoff. Pick VTU if you want the larger Belagavi PG centre and course focus.
In short
KUD costs less and has an easier close. Pick VTU if the Innovation and Venture Development course is your main reason.
In short
BU PG Centre costs more and pays less on this table. Keep VTU above it unless Bengaluru access matters most.

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

FAQs on VTU MBA IEV

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MBA IEV at VTU worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a low-fee MBA with an entrepreneurship focus. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs, and the latest public MBA median pay is INR 4.8 LPA. Check the placement list first if your main goal is a campus job.
Should I take this seat if my PGCET rank is near 24,754?▾
Yes, but do not depend on last year alone. The General Home State close was 24,754 in 2025, and allotment can change with choices. Put VTU in your list, but keep one safer MBA option above or below based on your rank.
What jobs can I get after MBA IEV from VTU?▾
You can aim for startup operations, business development, innovation associate, sales, project coordination and venture support roles. The course teaches business plan, incubation and startup finance. If you want only finance or HR roles, ask the department for the latest recruiter and role list first.
Who should pick MBA IEV at VTU?▾
Pick it if you want a government state university, low fee and startup-focused MBA study. The Belagavi PG centre lists 240 MBA seats, so the class is not tiny. Use the placement cell early and build projects from the first semester.
Who should skip MBA IEV at VTU?▾
Skip it if you need a metro MBA with many private recruiters on campus. Belagavi has fewer company offices than Bengaluru, and the latest public MBA placement rate used here is 45%. If campus placement is your top need, check the fresh placed list.
Is MBA IEV better than a regular MBA at VTU?▾
It depends on your goal. MBA IEV is better if you want startups, venture design and innovation management. A regular MBA may suit you more if you want only finance, HR or marketing. Read the scheme and ask which papers are offered this year.
Is Belagavi a good city for this MBA?▾
Belagavi is useful if you want lower living cost and a quieter campus. It is not a metro job market. For internships, you may need help from the placement cell, alumni and local firms. Ask how many MBA IEV students got live projects last year.
Can I get placed if I am not in the top half of the batch?▾
You can, but you should not wait for the final semester. The latest public data shows 182 of 402 MBA students placed and INR 4.8 LPA median pay. Build a business plan, learn Excel and prepare interviews from year 1.
Should I wait one year for a better MBA college?▾
Wait only if your test score can clearly improve. VTU costs INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel, so the money risk is lower than many private colleges. If you want entrepreneurship study now and your rank clears the range, taking the seat can make sense.
How do I get admission to VTU MBA IEV?▾
Write Karnataka PGCET, KMAT or CMAT. For PGCET seats, register with KEA, verify documents and fill VTU in the option list. If you get allotment, pay the fee by the last date and report with degree, marks and category papers.
What is the full cost of VTU MBA IEV?▾
The full course fee without hostel is INR 1.77 Lakhs. With the hostel and mess estimate used here, the total becomes INR 3.20 Lakhs. Fees can change for a new batch, so check the VTU fee notice before payment.
Can scholarships reduce the VTU MBA IEV fee?▾
Yes, if your category and income match scheme rules. The calculator above uses Karnataka post-matric, Central Sector, AICTE and interest subsidy routes. The highest waiver shown can cover the academic fee. Keep income, caste and renewal papers ready.

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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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