Is KCET accepted for engineering admission at St Aloysius Mangalore?

No. KCET (Karnataka CET) score is not accepted at St Aloysius for any programme, including B.Tech and B.Sc. The only accepted UG entrance exam is SAU-ET (St Aloysius University Entrance Test). Students relying only on KCET will need to separately register and appear in SAU-ET.

What is SAU-ET and how is it conducted?

SAU-ET is the St Aloysius University Entrance Test. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions across four sections: English (10), General Knowledge (10), Aptitude (10), and subject-specific questions (20). It is conducted online. Registration opens in November and the test window begins in January each year.

What is the minority quota at St Aloysius University?

As a Jesuit minority institution, 50% of seats at St Aloysius are reserved for minority community candidates. The remaining seats are split as 25% for general merit and 25% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD).

What entrance exams are accepted for MBA at St Aloysius Mangalore?

St Aloysius MBA accepts KMAT Karnataka, CAT, XAT, MAT, and CMAT. Any one valid score is accepted. Graduation with minimum 50% marks is also required. SC/ST candidates are eligible with 45% graduation marks.

Is the personal interview mandatory for St Aloysius admission?

Yes. All shortlisted candidates must attend a mandatory personal interview at the St Aloysius Mangalore campus. A parent or guardian must accompany the candidate. NRI and foreign national students may attend the interview online.

How many B.Sc specialisations does St Aloysius Mangalore offer?

St Aloysius offers B.Sc across 19 specialisations, including Data Science, Animation, Visual Communication, Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, and others. All B.Sc programmes admit only through SAU-ET. No separate national exam or KCET score is accepted.

St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore B.Com {Hons.} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mangalore, KarnatakaDeemed UniversityEstd 1880 Mangalore University, Mangalore NAAC Grade A++ 3.6

3.8

(266 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 1.05 Lakhs

4 years, no hostel

Median pay

INR 3 LPA

NIRF UG 3-year data

Cutoff

70 score

SAU merit score range

Placement rate

75%

Commerce school placement

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 admission score you need 04Admission ProcessEvery step from form to document check 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?Score ranges by category and state 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 St Aloysius B.Com Hons

St Aloysius offers a four-year, full-time B.Com Hons on its Mangaluru campus. The course sits in the School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, which has taught commerce since 1944. The school has 2300 UG students and 10 programmes. The university is UGC Category 1 and ranked #73 in NIRF College ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.05 Lakhs, and INR 4.45 Lakhs with hostel. Admission uses Class 11 marks, Class 12 mid-term marks, SAU ET and an interview. The safe admission score range starts at 70. The published median pay is INR 3 LPA, and the commerce school lists 75% placement.

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 4.45 Lakhs and the total without hostel is INR 1.05 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.05 Lakhs. You pay the course fee in yearly parts across four years. The university fixes the fee. Hostel adds INR 3.40 Lakhs if you take a room, and caution money comes back when you leave.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 1.05 Lakhs	Year 1 INR 28,700, year 2 INR 26,150, year 3 INR 24,900, year 4 INR 24,900
Caution money	INR 500	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 3.40 Lakhs	INR 85,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel	INR 1.05 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 4.45 Lakhs	Full course

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 form is expected in Jan 2027, and classes are expected in Jul 2027. Use the portal early because the university checks marks, SAU ET and interview results before the offer.

Event	Date	Status
Admission form and last date to apply	Jan 2027 to Jun 2027	Tentative
SAU ET and interview	Jan 2027	Tentative
Provisional result and merit list	Feb 2027	Tentative
Offer letter and first fee payment	Mar 2027	Tentative
Hostel seat reservation	Apr 2027	Tentative
Last date of admission	Jun 2027	Tentative
Document check and reporting	Jun 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jul 2027	Tentative

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Eligibility

You need two-year Pre-University or an equal Class 12 exam. Diploma holders in commercial or secretarial practice can enter the third semester. The university checks your marks before SAU ET and interview. If you studied outside Karnataka, you also need the eligibility certificate after admission.

Requirement	What you need
Class 12 route	Two-year Pre-University or equal Class 12 exam
Diploma route	Commercial or Secretarial Practice diploma for direct third semester entry
Selection	Class 11 marks, Class 12 mid-term marks, SAU ET and interview
Outside Karnataka	Eligibility certificate after securing admission

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Admission Process

The portal takes the form, marks, documents and payment. You register first, pick B.Com, upload marks and pay online. The university then calls you for SAU ET and interview. If you miss the payment step after selection, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Register	Create one admission login with email and phone OTP
2. Pick course	Select B.Com Hons and fill personal details
3. Upload marks	Give Class 10, Class 11 and Class 12 mark details
4. Take selection step	Attend SAU ET and interview when the university calls
5. Pay and report	Pay the fee, download receipt and bring documents

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Cutoff

The safe admission score starts at 70 for Karnataka students and 75 for outside Karnataka students. These are internal score ranges because no public closing list is out. Treat 70 to 84 as the wait range and check the portal after each call.

Category	Closing score	Round and year
General, Karnataka	70	SAU merit, 2026
General, outside Karnataka	75	SAU merit, 2026
Reserved category	65	SAU merit, 2026
Diploma entry	60	Document check, 2026

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Placements

The commerce school lists 75% placement, and the published UG median pay is INR 3 LPA. Companies hire for finance, tax, audit, BPO and marketing roles. EY, KPMG, Northern Trust, TCS, Infosys and Wipro are listed recruiters on the placement page.

Metric	Value
Median pay	INR 3 LPA
Placement rate	75%
School strength	2300 UG students
Recruiters	EY, KPMG, Northern Trust, TCS, Infosys and Wipro
Role areas	Finance, tax, audit, BPO and marketing

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Scholarships

Four schemes cut the fee by INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 over the course. The Central Sector Scheme and the college fee concession give the biggest listed waiver. Government schemes need income proof, and college aid checks merit and family money.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Central Sector Scheme	Top 20 percentile and family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000
College fee concession	Academic merit and financial need	INR 25,000
SC or ST post-matric scholarship	SC or ST, income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000
OBC post-matric scholarship	OBC-NCL, income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 20,000

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Ranking

NIRF ranked the college #73 in 2025, and India Today ranked B.Com #66 in 2026. NAAC has given A++ with 3.67 CGPA. NIRF uses college data, while India Today ranks by course group.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF College	2025	#73
India Today B.Com	2026	#66
NAAC	2024	A++ with 3.67 CGPA

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Course Structure

Year 1 starts with accounting, finance, tax and business law. Later years add banking, marketing, computer applications and business analytics. You build a commerce base first, then use electives and projects to move toward finance, tax or analytics roles.

Year	What you study
Year 1	Accounting, finance, tax and business law basics
Year 2	Banking, marketing, company law and computer applications
Year 3	Electives, projects and placement training
Year 4	Honours work, project and advanced electives

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Hostel and Campus

Hostel costs INR 85,000 a year, and the main campus has 170 boys rooms and 154 ladies rooms. You reserve a seat from 1 Apr after approval. The Mangaluru city location helps commerce students reach banks, audit firms and service companies for projects.

Item	Detail
Hostel fee	INR 85,000 a year
Boys hostel	170 rooms for 333 students on main campus
Ladies hostel	154 rooms for 282 students on main campus
City link	Mangaluru banks, audit firms and service companies nearby

Should you pick B.Com Hons at St Aloysius?

This course suits students who want commerce, finance or tax roles in a Mangaluru city campus.

Pick it if:

You want finance and audit roles: EY, KPMG and Northern Trust hire commerce students from the campus list.

You want a known commerce school: the school has taught commerce since 1944 and has 2300 UG students.

You need a low full fee: INR 1.05 Lakhs is much lower than the median pay used above.

You can take SAU ET early: selection starts with marks, the test and the interview before the offer.

Skip it if:

You want a large metro finance market: Mangaluru has banks and audit firms, but fewer head offices than Bengaluru.

You need a sure hostel seat: hostel approval comes after application review, then you reserve the seat and pay.

You count only on campus jobs: 75% placement still means some students must use higher studies or off-campus hiring.

You will wait till the last form date: interviews and fee payment can finish earlier for filled seats.

Counsellor's advice

Pick it if you want commerce with a low fee and Mangaluru access. If you need a metro job market, keep options open.

B.Com Hons Eligibility▾

Class 12 route: Pass two-year Pre-University or an equal Class 12 exam.

Marks checked: Class 11 final marks and Class 12 mid-term marks feed the admission score.

Selection step: SAU ET and interview are used with your school marks.

Diploma entry: Commercial or Secretarial Practice diploma holders can enter semester 3.

Outside Karnataka: Get the eligibility certificate after the university gives admission.

B.Com Hons Admission Process▾

Register online: Create one admission login with your email, phone and OTP.

Choose course: Select B.Com Hons and fill the form with correct school details.

Upload papers: Add Class 10, Class 11, Class 12 marks, photo and ID.

Take selection: Attend SAU ET and interview when the university sends the schedule.

Pay and report: Pay after selection and bring original papers for document check.

B.Com Hons Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Jan 2027 to Jun 2027

Admission form and last date to apply

Expected from the 2026 portal pattern; apply early because seats can fill before the last date.

Tentative

Jan 2027

SAU ET and interview

Expected to begin after the form opens.

Tentative

Feb 2027

Provisional result and merit list

Expected after marks, test and interview are checked.

Tentative

Mar 2027

Offer letter and first fee payment

Pay by the offer date or the seat can move to another student.

Tentative

Apr 2027

Hostel seat reservation

Expected from 1 Apr after hostel approval.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Admission fee payment, last date

Expected near the last admission date.

Tentative

Jun 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original marks cards and the fee receipt.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Classes start

Expected after reporting and document check.

Source: St Aloysius UG admission guide. Confirm on the official site before you act.

St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) B.Com Hons Fees 2027

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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Full course, year 1 INR 28,700, year 2 INR 26,150, year 3 INR 24,900, year 4 INR 24,900

INR 1.05 Lakhs

Caution money Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 500

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 4, INR 85,000 a year

INR 3.40 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 1.05 Lakhs

4 years · tuition fee, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 4.45 Lakhs

4 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 1,770

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

286%

median first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 7,503

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

67%

median first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: St Aloysius fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at St Aloysius?

Pick your category and state. The score ranges show how safe your admission score looks.

St Aloysius B.Com Hons Scholarship Calculator

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

St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) B.Com Hons vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University). The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)

Mangaluru

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St Joseph's University

Bengaluru

Compared with

Kristu Jayanti University

Bengaluru

Compared with

Mount Carmel College

Bengaluru

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Canara College

Mangaluru

Compared with

SDM College of Business Management

Mangaluru

Total fees4 years, no hostel

INR 1.05 Lakhs

tuition fee

INR 3 Lakhs

INR 1.95 Lakhs more

INR 3.20 Lakhs

INR 2.15 Lakhs more

INR 2.80 Lakhs

INR 1.75 Lakhs more

INR 1.20 Lakhs

INR 15,000 more

INR 1 Lakhs

INR 5,000 less

Average paylatest UG data

INR 3 LPA

median UG pay

INR 3.5 LPA

INR 0.5 LPA more

INR 4 LPA

INR 1 LPA more

INR 3.2 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA more

INR 2.4 LPA

INR 0.6 LPA less

INR 2.8 LPA

INR 0.2 LPA less

Placement rateshare of batch placed

75%

commerce school

80%

5 points higher

82%

7 points higher

78%

3 points higher

65%

10 points lower

70%

5 points lower

Closing scoreSAU admission score, General

SAU merit range

8 more

10 more

6 more

8 fewer

5 fewer

Seatscommerce school size

2300

UG students

1800

500 fewer

2000

300 fewer

1600

700 fewer

900

1,400 fewer

1200

1,100 fewer

ROImedian pay vs full fee

286%

on INR 3 LPA

117%

169 points lower

125%

161 points lower

114%

172 points lower

200%

86 points lower

280%

6 points lower

In short

St Joseph's pays more, but St Aloysius costs INR 1.95 Lakhs less. If your score clears both, choose by city and fee.

In short

Kristu Jayanti pays more and asks for a higher score. If fee matters most, St Aloysius is the safer choice.

In short

Mount Carmel has higher pay but also a higher fee and score range. If you need Mangaluru, St Aloysius fits better.

In short

Canara is close on fee but weaker on pay and placement. If you clear St Aloysius, keep it above Canara.

In short

SDM costs a little less, but St Aloysius shows higher pay and placement. If both admit you, pick by campus fit.

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

FAQs on St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) B.Com Hons

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Com Hons at St Aloysius worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want a low-fee commerce degree in Mangaluru. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.05 Lakhs, and the published median pay is INR 3 LPA. That makes the cost easier to cover than many city options. Check the fee block and decide if you also need hostel.

Should I take this course if my score is near 70?▾

It depends on your state and category. The safe range starts at 70 for Karnataka students and 75 for outside Karnataka students. If you are close to that line, attend the interview and keep another course ready until the portal shows a written offer.

What job can I get after this course?▾

You can aim for finance, tax, audit, BPO and marketing roles. The placement page lists EY, KPMG, Northern Trust, TCS, Infosys and Wipro, and the UG median pay used here is INR 3 LPA. Build Excel, accounting and communication skills from year 1.

Who should pick this course?▾

Pick it if you want commerce with a low fee, a city campus and access to audit and service companies. The school has 2300 UG students and 10 programmes, so it suits students who like a large commerce setting. Use the fourth year if you want a stronger honours profile.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want a metro finance market from the first year. Mangaluru has banks, audit firms and service companies, but it has fewer head offices than Bengaluru. If that matters more than the INR 1.05 Lakhs fee, compare it with a Bengaluru college before you pay.

Is this course good for higher studies?▾

Yes, if you plan early. The four-year honours route helps if you want M.Com, MBA, CA, CMA, ACCA or finance analytics later. The course covers accounting, finance, tax, banking and business analytics. Keep your marks steady and choose projects that match your next exam.

Will I get placed if I am not in the top group?▾

You still have a chance, but you must work on skills. The commerce school lists 75% placement, so not every student gets placed through campus. Use the placement training, build Excel and tax basics, and apply outside campus too if your marks are average.

Is the hostel worth adding to the fee?▾

Take hostel only if daily travel is hard. The hostel adds INR 3.40 Lakhs over four years, taking the total to INR 4.45 Lakhs. If you live nearby, the no-hostel fee of INR 1.05 Lakhs gives much better ROI. Reserve hostel only after approval.

Should I choose the fourth year honours route?▾

Choose it if you want a stronger degree for higher studies or specialist finance roles. The fourth year raises the full course length to 4 years and keeps the no-hostel fee at INR 1.05 Lakhs in this page. Ask the department how projects and electives are allotted.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Apply through the St Aloysius admission portal. You register, choose B.Com Hons, upload marks, take SAU ET and attend the interview. The university uses Class 11 marks, Class 12 mid-term marks, the test and the interview. Pay only after the portal shows the offer.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes. The fee notice splits the yearly fee into four parts across July, October, January and February. For B.Com, year 1 totals INR 28,700 and later years are lower. Keep receipts after each payment, because they are needed for reporting and refund checks.

Can scholarships reduce my fee?▾

Yes, but the amount depends on category, income and merit. The calculator shows INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 for common schemes on this page. College fee concessions also use academic merit and family money. Apply early and keep income and category papers ready.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 1, 2026

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