Master of Business Administration [MBA]
Fees
Fees at Bangalore Institute of Technology for the Bachelor of Engineering [BE] (Computer Science and Engineering) program vary based on the mode of admission. Students admitted through the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) pay annual fees ranging from INR 85,000 to INR 130,000. Those admitted via the Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) pay between INR 2.5 lakh and INR 3 lakh annually. Management quota fees are the highest, ranging from INR 6 lakh to INR 10 lakh per year.
Additional expenses include hostel fees at INR 1.1 lakh per year and miscellaneous charges like exam fees around INR 1,682 per semester. Scholarships are primarily for Karnataka residents, scheduled caste and scheduled tribe categories, and can reduce fees significantly, with some scholarships covering up to 80% of the tuition fees. Certain government scholarships such as SSP, NSP, and others are available for eligible students to help subsidize costs. Annual fee increments of approximately 5% are reported, reflecting rising demand and institutional status.
About Master of Business Administration [MBA]
The Master of Business Administration at Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), Bengaluru, is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree affiliated to VTU and approved by AICTE. The degree spans three specialisations, Finance, Human Resource Management, and Marketing, across four semesters with electives and a final-semester internship. Total fees are INR 1,16,940 for the two years. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET, CAT, MAT, or KMAT. BIT ranks 194 in an external review site’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list.
BIT Bangalore MBA admissions for 2026-27 are open; the Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA examination will be held on June 14, 2026, with results expected by July 8, 2026 and KEA counselling from July to August 2026.
Key Points
- Three MBA specialisations are offered: Finance, Human Resource Management, and Marketing.
- The curriculum combines functional electives with a final-semester internship project.
- Coursework is spread across four semesters under the VTU MBA syllabus.
- The central Bengaluru campus links students to BFSI and corporate recruiters.
BIT Bangalore MBA Fees 2026
All three MBA specialisations at BIT Bangalore share a uniform fee structure. The total programme fee is INR 1,16,940 for the two-year course, payable as INR 58,470 per year under the Karnataka PGCET route.
| Course | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| MBA Finance | INR 1,16,940 |
| MBA Human Resource Management | INR 1,16,940 |
| MBA Marketing | INR 1,16,940 |
- Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.
- Hostel and transport charges are payable separately.
BIT Bangalore MBA Admission 2026
Admission to the BIT MBA is through Karnataka PGCET for government-quota seats, while CAT, MAT, and KMAT scores are accepted for management seats. Selection follows KEA centralised counselling, with management quota applications made directly to the institute.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA Examination | June 14, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET 2026 Result | July 8, 2026 |
| KEA PGCET Counselling and Seat Allotment | July to August 2026 |
| BIT Management Quota Applications | Open at bit-bangalore.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET | April 8, 2026 | June 14, 2026 | July 8, 2026 |
| CAT | September 2025 | November 2025 | January 2026 |
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university is required.
- A minimum aggregate of 50 percent is needed (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC in Karnataka).
- A valid Karnataka PGCET, CAT, MAT, or KMAT score is mandatory.
Admission Process
- Appear in Karnataka PGCET, CAT, MAT, or KMAT and obtain a valid score.
- Register for KEA centralised counselling and list BIT Bangalore in your preferences.
- On seat allotment, report to BIT with original mark sheets and the scorecard.
- Management quota applicants apply directly at bit-bangalore.edu.in and pay on selection.
✓ Opt for this if
- Graduates targeting BFSI and corporate roles in Bengaluru
- Fee-sensitive students wanting an affordable VTU MBA
- PGCET aspirants preferring a central-city campus
- Those choosing finance, HR, or marketing tracks
✗ Skip if
- Students needing an IIM-tier management brand
- Those wanting pan-India B-school placements
- Aspirants seeking an executive or online MBA
- Candidates without a bachelor’s degree
BIT Bangalore MBA Scholarships 2026
BIT MBA students can access Karnataka state and central government scholarship schemes based on category, gender, and family income. Support covers tuition reimbursement and merit-based grants.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement | Full tuition reimbursement | Karnataka domicile SC/ST students |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Female students, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | Up to INR 50,000 per year | Specially-abled students, income below INR 8,00,000 |
- SC/ST Karnataka students apply for reimbursement after joining.
- AICTE Pragati and Saksham are applied via the AICTE portal.
BIT Bangalore MBA FAQs
Ques. Do I apply to a specific MBA specialisation at BIT Bangalore or choose later?
Ans. Candidates apply to a chosen specialisation, Finance, Human Resource Management, or Marketing, at the time of counselling or management quota application. All three follow the same two-year VTU structure, so the core first-year coursework is shared while electives differ by track.
Ques. Does BIT Bangalore offer management quota seats for the MBA?
Ans. Yes. Apart from Karnataka PGCET government-quota seats, BIT fills management quota seats directly. Applicants apply at bit-bangalore.edu.in using CAT, MAT, or KMAT scores and pay the management quota fee on selection.
Ques. Is Karnataka PGCET enough or do I need CAT for BIT MBA?
Ans. Karnataka PGCET alone is sufficient for government-quota admission through KEA counselling. CAT, MAT, and KMAT scores are useful mainly for management quota seats, giving non-PGCET candidates an alternative route.
Ques. Are hostel facilities available for MBA students at BIT?
Ans. Hostel and transport facilities are charged separately from the INR 1,16,940 tuition fee. Students should budget these costs in addition to the programme fee and confirm availability with the institute at admission.
Ques. Does the BIT MBA include an internship?
Ans. Yes. The curriculum includes a final-semester internship project alongside functional electives, letting students apply finance, HR, or marketing concepts in a corporate setting before graduation.
Ques. Are PGCET government-quota fees the same as management quota fees?
Ans. No. The INR 1,16,940 total reflects the state-regulated PGCET government-quota fee. Management quota fees are set separately by the institute and are typically higher, so confirm the exact figure with BIT during management quota admission.