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VTU MBA Logistics And Supply Chain Management: 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 6.15 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
Karnataka PGCET CRL, Round 1 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About Visvesvaraya Technological University MBA Logistics
VTU offers a two-year, full-time MBA Logistics with 60 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with case work from the first semester. The institute holds NAAC A++ and stands NAAC A++ and NIRF Management rank group 101 to 125 in 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 7.75 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 1 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
VTU MBA Logistics Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.75 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 1.50 Lakhs 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 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.75 Lakhs | Full course |
VTU MBA Logistics Admission Dates
Mock allotment closed on 17 Sep 2026. Round 1 final allotment closed on 25 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 9 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply, last date to apply | 27 Apr 2026 to 12 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET MBA exam | 31 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 24 Jul 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 |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 9 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 3 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
VTU MBA Logistics Eligibility
You need graduation with a bachelor degree and 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST and Category I of Karnataka. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| graduation subjects | a bachelor degree |
| graduation marks | 50% for General, 45% for SC, ST and Category I of Karnataka |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
VTU MBA Logistics Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
VTU MBA Logistics Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 1, 2025 |
VTU MBA Logistics Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 8.5 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Logistics, manufacturing and service companies hire this course on campus in the third semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 8.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Logistics, manufacturing and service companies, on campus |
VTU MBA Logistics Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduation | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
VTU MBA Logistics Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking and #54 in NIRF Management, with NAAC A++. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia MBA ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Management | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A++ |
VTU MBA Logistics Course Structure
Year 1 has management basics and accounting; year 2 has logistics electives and the final project. One course from day one, with case work from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 2.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Management basics, accounting, economics and statistics |
| Year 2 | Marketing, finance, human resources and operations |
| Year 2 | Logistics, warehousing, transport and procurement electives |
| Year 2 | Internship, project work and supply chain electives |
VTU MBA Logistics Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 2, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | PG centre campus at Muddenahalli |
Should you pick MBA Logistics at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You studied in Karnataka: half the seats are Karnataka, so a rank that misses the non Karnataka list can still get in.
You want supply chain roles, not only service IT: the course-wise placement table lists the same four logistics recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide after the PGCET result: the KEA choice window closes within days, so fill your choices early.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka rank. If you are non Karnataka and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
MBA Logistics Eligibility▾
graduation marks: 75% in a bachelor degree. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Reserved marks: The relaxed mark is only for Karnataka reserved category students.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET MBA rank decides KEA seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who studied in Karnataka.
MBA Logistics Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
MBA Logistics 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
27 Apr 2026 to 12 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 8 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
31 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET MBA exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
24 Jul 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 7 Sep 2026.
Over
17 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 3 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
9 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
3 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET MBA exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 schedule and VTU admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Visvesvaraya Technological University MBA Logistics 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 1.50 Lakhs a semester
INR 6 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
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
138%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 13,067
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
110%
average first-year pay INR 8.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: VTU fee notice and KEA fee order. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you MBA Logistics at Visvesvaraya Technological University?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · non Karnataka
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · non Karnataka
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · non Karnataka
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · non Karnataka
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · non Karnataka
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The The final allotment close is the safe number. The The final allotment close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
Visvesvaraya Technological University MBA Logistics 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.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every 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 answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in graduationApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Visvesvaraya Technological University MBA Logistics vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Visvesvaraya Technological University. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Belagavi
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Bangalore University
Bengaluru
Compared with
Gulbarga University
Kalaburagi
Compared with
Karnatak University
Dharwad
Compared with
University of Mysore
Mysuru
Compared with
Rani Channamma University
Belagavi
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 8.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 1 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 1.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
2 points lower
89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET CRL, General
12,400
Round 1, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis course
60
Karnataka PGCET
90
30 more
150
90 more
60
Same seats
180
120 more
240
180 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
138%
on INR 8.5 LPA
170%
32 points higher
117%
21 points lower
120%
18 points lower
128%
10 points lower
133%
5 points lower
In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only VTU, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Kalaburagi places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below VTU in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Karnatak University charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has the same seats. If VTU gives you a seat, take it; Karnatak University belongs below it in your list.
In short
Mysuru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses VTU in the early rounds, list Mysuru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Rani Channamma University is the cheapest seat here, but its average pay sits below this page's. If VTU allots you a seat, take it and keep Rani Channamma University only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on Visvesvaraya Technological University MBA Logistics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MBA Logistics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 8.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 1 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get logistics, operations and business jobs with logistics, manufacturing and service companies that hire from the PG centre during the third semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 8.5 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a core supply chain job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 2. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 2, but the electives in year 2 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 8.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 2.
Is this course better than MBA Business Analytics at this college for me?▾
Pick MBA Logistics if you want a logistics or operations job and MBA Business Analytics if you want a core supply chain job. MBA Logistics places a bigger share of its batch with supply chain roles, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get MBA Business Analytics now and want MBA Logistics, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 7.75 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
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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