What is the eligibility for VTU B.Tech admission?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus Chemistry or Biology or Computer Science. A minimum of 45% aggregate marks is required (40% for SC/ST/OBC Category-1). A valid KCET, COMEDK UGET, or JEE Main score is needed for counselling.

How is VTU M.Tech admission done?

VTU M.Tech admission uses GATE or Karnataka PGCET scores. KEA conducts PG counselling for VTU-affiliated and constituent colleges. Eligibility requires a B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline with min 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST).

Which exams does VTU accept for MBA admission?

VTU and VTU-affiliated colleges accept Karnataka PGCET (MBA stream), KMAT Karnataka, CAT, CMAT, and MAT for MBA admission. Eligibility requires a Bachelors degree with min 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).

What is the VTU B.Tech annual fee at its constituent colleges?

B.Tech annual fee at VTU constituent colleges (UBDT, Chintamani, Gokak) starts at INR 52,100 per year. Fees at VTU-affiliated private colleges vary by college and are separately regulated by KEA. The typical total 4-year fee at VTUs own units is INR 2,08,400.

How do I apply for a Ph.D at VTU?

VTU Ph.D admission requires a Masters degree with min 60% aggregate and a valid UGC-NET, GATE, CSIR-NET, or VTU-ETR score. VTU publishes admission notifications on vtu.ac.in. A personal interview before the Doctoral Committee is also required. Annual Ph.D fee at VTU is INR 40,000.

When does KCET registration for VTU-affiliated colleges begin?

KCET 2027 registration is expected to begin in January 2027. KCET 2026 and all KEA counselling rounds for the 2026-27 batch are now concluded. Monitor kea.kar.nic.in for official KCET 2027 notifications.

Does VTU itself admit students directly?

Yes. VTU directly admits students into B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and Ph.D programmes at VTU Departments in Belagavi and at three constituent colleges: UBDT Engineering College Davangere, VTU Constituent College Chintamani, and VTU Constituent Engineering College Gokak. All other VTU-affiliated engineering colleges are separate institutions that admit through the same KCET/COMEDK process.

What is the fee for M.Tech at VTU direct departments?

Annual M.Tech fee at VTU departments and constituent colleges starts at INR 91,890. The total 2-year fee is INR 1,83,780. Fees are subject to annual revision. Fees at VTU-affiliated private M.Tech colleges are separately regulated.

Is there a management quota at VTU?

VTUs own departments and constituent colleges do not have a management quota. Management quota seats exist at VTU-affiliated private engineering colleges, within the limits set by AICTE and VTU regulations. Candidates seeking management quota seats should contact their preferred affiliated college directly.

What is Karnataka PGCET and how is it used for VTU PG admission?

Karnataka PGCET (Post Graduate Common Entrance Test) is conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. It covers M.Tech, M.Arch, MBA, and MCA streams. VTU and its affiliated colleges use PGCET scores for PG admissions through KEA PG counselling. The PGCET 2026 M.Tech exam was held May 24, 2026. The MBA and MCA exam was held June 14, 2026. Next cycle exams are expected in May to June 2027.

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

Belgaum, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1988NAAC Grade B+

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VTU Latest Updates and News

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09 Oct, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Round 1 Final Allotment 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting has been extended to Oct 12, 2026. Read News.

09 Oct, 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

full course, no hostel

Median pay

INR 4.8 LPA

NIRF MBA batch 2025

Cutoff

31,214

PGCET GM, Round 3 2025

Placement rate

76%

486 of 640 placed

In This Page▾

01AboutCourse, route, fee, pay and seats in one place 02Should you pick itA straight call on who this course suits 03EligibilityMarks, degree and entrance route you need 04Admission ProcessThe steps from exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe full admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without living cost 07Will your rank get you inCutoff ranges for this course and category 08ScholarshipsSchemes that can reduce the course fee 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 VTU MBA Marketing

VTU MBA Marketing is a two-year, full-time MBA course at the Department of Management Studies in Belagavi. The state university is known for its large affiliated-college network and a management school that offers Marketing, Finance, HR and dual choices. The full course fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs without hostel or PG living cost. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET counselling by KEA, while management quota seats can use PGCET, KMAT or another approved test. The department lists 120 seats. The MBA batch placed 76% students, and the median pay was INR 4.8 LPA.

VTU MBA Marketing Fees

The full cost with PG and living is INR 2.97 Lakhs, while the fee without PG is INR 1.77 Lakhs. The course fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs. You pay the course fee across two years. PG and living cost is separate and depends on the room you take.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Course fee	INR 1.77 Lakhs	Per year × 2, INR 88,500 a year
PG and living estimate	INR 1.20 Lakhs	Per month × 20, INR 6,000 a month
Total, no hostel	INR 1.77 Lakhs	Full course, as published
Total with PG and living	INR 2.97 Lakhs	Course fee plus local living estimate

VTU MBA Marketing Admission Dates

Round 1 reporting closed on 26 Sep 2026, and later KEA rounds are left for the 2026 batch. Round 2 and final allotment are the next steps before classes start in Nov 2026. You should follow KEA notices and keep fee proof ready before reporting.

Event	Date	Status
Application form and last date	25 Apr 2026 to 12 May 2026	Over
MBA PGCET exam	24 May 2026	Over
PGCET rank list	Aug 2026	Over
Claim slip download	10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026	Over
Option entry	11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 final allotment	25 Sep 2026	Over
Fee payment, last date	25 Sep 2026	Over
Reporting and document check	26 Sep 2026	Over
Round 2 allotment	Oct 2026	Tentative
Final round	Nov 2026	Tentative
Classes start	Nov 2026	Tentative

VTU MBA Marketing Eligibility

The table asks for a three-year bachelor degree, 50% marks and 45% for SC, ST and Category-I Karnataka students. You also need a valid entrance rank for the quota you use. If your marks are short, KEA will not allot the seat.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor degree of at least three years
Marks	50% aggregate, or 45% for SC, ST and Category-I Karnataka
Entrance route	Karnataka PGCET for government quota seats
Management quota	PGCET, KMAT or another approved test

VTU MBA Marketing Admission Process

KEA allots government quota seats after registration, PGCET, rank list, option entry, allotment, fee payment and reporting. You have to lock choices and pay by the last date. If you miss fee payment, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
Register	Fill the PGCET form and pay the exam fee
Write exam	Take the MBA PGCET on the announced date
Check rank	Download the rank and claim slip
Fill choices	Add VTU MBA Marketing in the right order
Pay and report	Pay the fee and finish document check

VTU MBA Marketing Cutoff

MBA Marketing closed at rank 31,214 for GM in Round 3 of Karnataka PGCET 2025. The same course closed at 36,167 in 2024 and 42,978 in 2023. The closing rank moved lower, so the seat got tougher.

Category	Closing rank or score	Round and year
GM	31,214	Round 3, 2025
2A	27,591	Round 3, 2025
3B	24,937	Round 3, 2025
GMH	28,856	Round 3, 2025
CAT	40 percentile	Round 1, 2025

VTU MBA Marketing Placements

The MBA batch placed 76% students and the median pay was INR 4.8 LPA. NIRF data shows 486 of 640 eligible MBA students placed. Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, Tata, HCL and Tech Mahindra appear in the placement recruiter list.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 4.8 LPA
Students placed	486 of 640
Placement rate	76%
Recruiters	Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, Tata, HCL, Tech Mahindra

VTU MBA Marketing Scholarships

Four schemes can reduce the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1 Lakh over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest listed help on this page. You need income papers, category papers and bank details before you apply.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
State post-matric scholarship	SC or ST students with low family income	INR 60,000
Central Sector Scheme	Students with low family income on NSP	INR 40,000
VTU merit support	Merit students under university rules	INR 50,000
EWS fee help	EWS students with valid certificate	INR 50,000

VTU MBA Marketing Ranking

VTU has NAAC B+ grade and submits NIRF management data for its MBA programme. The university is not shown here with a Collegedunia MBA rank. Use the grade and NIRF data to read the course, not only the university name.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NAAC	latest cycle	B+
NIRF management data	2026	Submitted
Collegedunia MBA rank	latest	Not published

VTU MBA Marketing Course Structure

The course takes two years and four semesters. The first year builds finance, marketing, HR and operations basics. You choose Marketing for deeper work in year two, with projects and viva work in the final part.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Core management, accounts, marketing, HR and operations
Year 2	Marketing papers, project work and viva
Electives	Marketing with possible dual choice under university rules

VTU MBA Marketing Seats and Intake

The department lists 120 seats for the MBA programme at Belagavi. The university also lists larger PG centre intake on its programme page. For this course, use the department seat figure while checking the KEA seat matrix.

Quota	Seats
Department MBA intake	120
KEA seat matrix	Check allotment list
Management quota	Filled under university rules after KEA seats

Should you pick MBA Marketing at VTU?

This course suits students who want a low-fee state university MBA and are ready to compete in KEA counselling.

Pick it if:

You want a marketing job: Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte and Tata are listed recruiters, so service and sales roles are reachable.

Your PGCET rank is near the close: the GM seat closed at 31,214, so use the checker before choice filling.

You want lower fee risk: the course fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs, while median pay is INR 4.8 LPA.

Your family needs a known seat count: the department lists 120 seats, so you can track KEA movement.

Skip it if:

You want only big brand marketing roles: the recruiter list is stronger in IT services and general business roles.

You are counting on an easy cutoff: Marketing moved from 42,978 to 31,214, so it got tougher.

You need a campus hostel promise: published course pages do not give a room guarantee, so check before paying.

You may miss fee payment: KEA gives the seat to someone else if you miss the last date.

Counsellor's advice

If your PGCET rank clears the checker, keep VTU high for a low-fee MBA. If you need a sure hostel, ask the department before you pay.

MBA Marketing Eligibility▾

Degree: You need a bachelor degree of at least three years from a recognised university.

Marks: You need 50% aggregate. SC, ST and Category-I Karnataka students need 45%.

Exam: Karnataka PGCET is the main route for government quota MBA seats.

Other route: Management quota seats may use PGCET, KMAT or another approved entrance test.

Documents: Bring marks cards, entrance score, category paper and identity proof for document check.

MBA Marketing Admission Process▾

Register: Fill the Karnataka PGCET form, upload papers and pay the exam fee.

Write exam: Take the MBA PGCET and check your rank after KEA publishes it.

Fill choices: Add VTU MBA Marketing during option entry and place it by your preference.

Pay fee: Pay the seat fee by the KEA last date, or you lose the seat.

Report: Finish document check at the allotted college and keep the fee receipt.

MBA Marketing Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

25 Apr 2026 to 12 May 2026

PGCET application and last date

Last date to apply was 12 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Over

24 May 2026

MBA PGCET exam

The MBA entrance test was held on this date.

Over

Aug 2026

PGCET rank list

KEA used this rank for MBA seat allotment.

Over

10 Sep 2026 to 15 Sep 2026

Claim slip download

Students downloaded the claim slip before option entry.

Over

11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026

Option entry

Choices had to be entered before the window closed.

Over

25 Sep 2026

Round 1 final allotment

The first final seat list was published.

Over

25 Sep 2026

Fee payment, last date

You lost the round 1 seat if the fee was not paid by this date.

Over

26 Sep 2026

Reporting and document check

Allotted students had to report with original papers.

Tentative

Oct 2026

Round 2 allotment

Watch KEA for the next seat list.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Final round

Left seats can be filled in a later round.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Classes start

Join only after fee payment and document check are done.

Tentative

Jan 2027

PGCET notice

Check the KEA notice before you fill the form.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Application form and last date

Apply before the last date. Late forms may not be taken.

Tentative

May 2027

MBA PGCET exam

The entrance exam is expected around this month.

Tentative

Aug 2027

PGCET rank list

KEA will use this rank for MBA counselling.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Document check

Keep degree marks cards and category papers ready.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Option entry

Add VTU MBA Marketing before the window closes.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Round 1 allotment

The first seat list is expected after option entry.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Fee payment, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Reporting and document check

Report to the allotted college after payment.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Classes start

The class start month is an estimate based on the last cycle.

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

VTU MBA Marketing Fees 2026

▾

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living cost.

Course fee

Per year × 2, INR 88,500 a year

INR 1.77 Lakhs

Add PG + living

PG and living estimate

Per month × 20, INR 6,000 a month

INR 1.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.77 Lakhs

2 years · course fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 2.97 Lakhs

2 years · course fee + PG and living

Education loan EMI

INR 2,984

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

271%

median first-year pay INR 4.8 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 5,008

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

162%

median first-year pay INR 4.8 LPA vs the full fee

Source: VTU fee page and KEA counselling. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you MBA Marketing at VTU?

Pick your category and round. The cutoff ranges use published Karnataka PGCET closing ranks.

VTU MBA Marketing Scholarship Calculator

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

VTU MBA 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.

Compare with

KLS GITAngadi ITMKLE IMSRBIMSRCUB

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Visvesvaraya Technological University

Belagavi

Compared with

KLS Gogte Institute of Technology

Belagavi

Compared with

Angadi Institute of Technology and Management

Belagavi

Compared with

KLE Institute of Management Studies and Research

Belagavi

Compared with

Bangalore Institute of Management Studies

Bengaluru

Compared with

Rani Channamma University

Belagavi

Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 1.77 Lakhs

course fee

INR 2.08 Lakhs

INR 31,000 more

INR 1.60 Lakhs

INR 17,000 less

INR 2.40 Lakhs

INR 63,000 more

INR 1.77 Lakhs

Same fee

INR 1.35 Lakhs

INR 42,000 less

Median paylatest MBA batch

INR 4.8 LPA

NIRF MBA data

INR 5.2 LPA

INR 0.4 LPA more

INR 4.2 LPA

INR 0.6 LPA less

INR 4.5 LPA

INR 0.3 LPA less

INR 4.0 LPA

INR 0.8 LPA less

Not published

Placement ratelatest batch

76%

486 of 640 placed

78%

2 points higher

70%

6 points lower

72%

4 points lower

Not published

65%

11 points lower

Closing rankKarnataka PGCET GM

31,214

Round 3, 2025

14,022

17,192 places tougher

20,500

10,714 places tougher

33,000

1,786 places easier

Not published

30,599

615 places tougher

SeatsMBA intake

120

department intake

120

Same seats

60 fewer

120

Same seats

180

60 more

60 fewer

ROImedian pay against fee

271%

from the fee block

250%

21 points lower

263%

8 points lower

188%

83 points lower

226%

45 points lower

Not published

In short

If your rank clears both, KLS GIT gives slightly higher pay. If fee matters more, VTU keeps the cost lower.

In short

If fee is your first filter, Angadi ITM costs less. If placement rate matters more, VTU is the safer pick.

In short

If your rank is just near the cutoff, KLE IMSR may be easier. If fee and ROI matter, VTU looks stronger.

In short

If you want Bengaluru and a larger intake, BIMS gives that option. If you want a lower state university fee, choose VTU.

In short

If you want the lowest listed fee, RCUB can be considered. If you need published pay and placement data, VTU is clearer.

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

FAQs on VTU MBA Marketing

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MBA Marketing at VTU worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a low-fee MBA and are fine with a state university setup. The course fee without PG living cost is INR 1.77 Lakhs, while the MBA median pay is INR 4.8 LPA. Check the EMI tile before you take a loan, and ask the department about hostel or PG cost.

Should I take this course if my PGCET rank is near 31,214?▾

Yes, but do not count on last year's number alone. MBA Marketing closed at 31,214 in GM Round 3, and the close got tougher than 2024 and 2023. Keep VTU in your option list, but place one safer choice above it.

What job can I get after MBA Marketing at VTU?▾

You can target marketing, sales, business development and service-sector management roles. The recruiter list includes Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, Tata, HCL and Tech Mahindra. The median pay is INR 4.8 LPA, so check whether that pay fits your loan and city cost.

Who should pick this MBA Marketing course?▾

Pick it if you want a full-time MBA with low course fee, KEA counselling and a recognised state university name. It fits students who can work for sales or business roles after graduation. Use the scholarship calculator if family income makes fee support important.

Who should skip this MBA Marketing course?▾

Skip it if you want only premium consumer-brand marketing jobs from the start. The published recruiter list is stronger in IT services and general business roles. Also skip it if you need a confirmed hostel room, because the course pages do not give a room promise.

Is the fee worth it against the median pay?▾

Yes, the fee side is the main strength. The course fee is INR 1.77 Lakhs, and the median pay is INR 4.8 LPA. That gives a 271% ROI before PG living cost. If you add living cost, compare it with the switched total in the fee block.

Should I wait one year for a better PGCET rank?▾

Wait only if you missed VTU by a large rank gap and can prepare seriously. The GM closing rank was 31,214 in 2025, so a small miss may still work in later rounds. If you already clear the checker, joining saves one year.

Is MBA Marketing better than another MBA choice at VTU?▾

Pick Marketing if you want sales, brand, digital and business roles. Pick Finance or HR only if those roles match your work goal better. The degree is the same MBA, so use your role choice first and not only the cutoff.

Can I pay the VTU MBA fee in parts?▾

You normally pay fee parts as the university and KEA ask during admission and semester registration. The fee block shows INR 1.77 Lakhs as the full two-year course fee. Before paying, ask the department how much is due at reporting and what can wait.

What scholarships can reduce the fee?▾

State and central schemes can reduce the fee if your category, income and papers match. The calculator shows a waiver from INR 40,000 to INR 1 Lakh on the course fee. Keep income, caste or EWS papers ready before the portal opens.

Does VTU MBA Marketing have enough seats?▾

The department lists 120 seats for the MBA programme, which is a fair size for a state university department. Seats still move through KEA rules, category ranks and option order. Use the rank checker for your category before you decide.

Will I get placed if I am not at the top of the batch?▾

Placement is possible, but the top roles will not go to everyone. NIRF data shows 486 of 640 eligible MBA students placed, which is 76%. Work on internships, Excel, communication and sales projects early, because marketing shortlists depend on proof of work.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 2, 2026

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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