Master of Business Administration [MBA]

BN College of Engineering and Technology (BNCET), Lucknow, offers a two-year full-time MBA affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) and approved by AICTE, across six specialisations: Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, International Business, Marketing, and Operations Management. Total fees are INR 1,53,584 for two years. Admission is through UPTAC MBA counselling based on CAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG scores.

Admission Status: CMAT 2026 result was declared on February 13, 2026 and CUET-PG 2026 result was declared on April 24, 2026. UPTAC MBA 2026 counselling is expected to begin this month (June 2026). Candidates with valid CAT, CMAT, or CUET-PG scores may register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) when counselling opens.

Key Points

• BNCET being an engineering college, MBA specialisations in IT and Operations are particularly suited for engineers transitioning to management
• AKTU MBA degree is recognised for management roles in North India’s government, public sector, and MSME ecosystem
• Work experience is not mandatory. The programme is open to fresh graduates and working professionals alike
• Management-quota seats are available directly through BNCET’s admissions office, independent of UPTAC counselling

BNCET MBA Fees 2026

All six MBA specialisations carry a uniform total fee of INR 1,53,584, payable at INR 76,792 per year for two years. AKTU university examination fees are payable separately.

• AKTU examination fees are payable separately and not included above.
• Confirm the current fee with BNCET’s admissions office before enrolment.
• Fees are subject to change.
• Verify with official sources before taking admission.

BNCET MBA Admission 2026

Admission to all MBA specialisations at BNCET follows UPTAC MBA counselling conducted by AKTU. Seats are allotted based on national management entrance scores. Management-quota seats are available directly through the college.

Important Dates

• Accepted entrance scores: CAT, CMAT, CUET-PG, and MAT.
• Register on the UPTAC portal at uptac.admissions.nic.in when counselling opens.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years from a recognised university with at least 50 per cent aggregate marks (45 per cent for SC/ST candidates)
• A valid score in CAT, CMAT, CUET-PG, or MAT is required for UPTAC counselling
• Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting eligibility in the final result

Admission Process

• Register on the UPTAC MBA portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) when counselling opens in June 2026
• Fill in college and specialisation preferences, selecting BNCET and the preferred MBA specialisation
• Accept the UPTAC seat allotment and pay the acceptance fee within the stipulated window
• Report to BNCET, Lucknow, with original documents for verification: degree certificate, entrance score card, and category certificate if applicable
• Pay first-year MBA fee at the BNCET accounts office to complete enrolment formalities

✓ Opt for this if

• UP-domiciled graduates seeking low-fee AKTU MBA in Lucknow
• Engineers wanting management credential in IT, Operations, or Finance
• Students targeting government, MSME, or BFSI roles in North India
• Fresh graduates eligible without prior work experience

✗ Skip if

• Candidates needing IIM or top B-school brand for corporate roles
• Students targeting MNC placements in metro cities beyond Lucknow
• Candidates seeking MBA with strong international exposure

BNCET MBA Scholarships 2026

MBA students at BNCET are eligible for UP government, institutional, and central government scholarship schemes based on category, merit, and income criteria.

• SC, ST, and OBC students from UP may apply via the state scholarship portal.
• BNCET awards full tuition waiver to university rank-holders each year.
• Students with disabilities may apply via the National Scholarship Portal.

BNCET MBA FAQs

Ques. Can I apply to more than one MBA specialisation at BNCET through UPTAC counselling?

Ans. Yes. UPTAC MBA counselling allows candidates to fill multiple college-specialisation preferences in order of priority. You can select BNCET with Finance as first choice and BNCET with Marketing as second, for example. The allotment is based on your entrance score, merit rank, and seat availability in each round.

Ques. Is MAT score accepted for UPTAC MBA counselling at BNCET?

Ans. Yes. UPTAC MBA counselling accepts MAT scores alongside CAT, CMAT, and CUET-PG. Candidates with a valid MAT score from an exam conducted by AIMA can register on the UPTAC portal and participate in seat allotment rounds for BNCET MBA 2026-27.

Ques. Is the AKTU MBA from BNCET recognised for UP government or public sector roles?

Ans. Yes. AKTU-affiliated degrees are recognised by the Association of Indian Universities and by UP government departments. MBA graduates from AKTU institutions are eligible for UP government management posts and PSU management trainee positions, where an MBA from a recognised university is the qualifying degree.

Ques. Can candidates from outside UP participate in UPTAC MBA counselling for BNCET?

Ans. Yes. UPTAC MBA counselling is open to candidates from all states. There is no domicile restriction for management seats. However, if you are not from UP, you will not be eligible for state government post-matric scholarship schemes. Management-quota seats at BNCET are also available directly through the college for out-of-state candidates.

Ques. Can a final-year graduation student apply for MBA 2026-27 at BNCET?

Ans. Yes. Final-year students in their graduation programme may apply provisionally for MBA 2026-27 at BNCET through UPTAC counselling. Admission is confirmed only after the final degree result is declared and the candidate meets the minimum eligibility of 50 per cent aggregate marks (45 per cent for SC/ST).

Ques. Does BNCET offer any merit-based fee reduction without going through UPTAC?

Ans. Yes. BNCET awards an institutional merit scholarship: full tuition fee waiver for university rank-holders and a 60 per cent tuition fee reduction for students scoring 80 per cent or above in semester examinations. These are awarded annually based on AKTU semester results and do not require a separate UPTAC process.