Master of Business Administration [MBA]

Jain Institute of Technology, Davanagere (JIT) offers a two-year full-time MBA affiliated to VTU, Belagavi, with an intake of 120 students and specialisations in Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Analytics, and Dual Specialization. Admission is primarily through Karnataka PGCET counselling (PGCET code B192) by KEA, with the college also accepting KMAT, CAT, CMAT, and other national management entrance scores. Total fee for the programme is INR 1,15,500 over two years.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

JIT Davanagere MBA Fees 2026

• Annual fee of INR 57,750 applies for each of the two years of the MBA programme.
• Hostel accommodation is available on campus at charges billed separately by the college.

JIT Davanagere MBA Admission 2026

• Candidates with CAT, CMAT, KMAT, or MAT scores may apply directly to JIT Davanagere for management quota seats.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Any bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, or 45% for SC/ST candidates.
• A valid Karnataka PGCET score is the primary route, accepted for government quota seats via KEA counselling (PGCET code B192).
• KMAT Karnataka, CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, and GMAT scores are also accepted for management quota consideration.

Admission Process

• Register for Karnataka PGCET on the KEA portal and pay the application fee to receive a hall ticket.
• Appear for the Karnataka PGCET MBA examination and check the results on kea.kar.nic.in.
• Register for PGCET counselling on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after results are declared.
• Fill option entry with JIT Davanagere MBA as one of the preferred choices in order of priority.
• Candidates applying through CAT, CMAT, or KMAT should contact the JIT Davanagere admissions office directly for management quota availability.
• Report to JIT Davanagere with original degree certificate and entrance score documents for seat confirmation.

✓ Opt for this if

• Hold a graduation degree and secured a Karnataka PGCET rank for PGCET code B192
• Target regional SME management, banking, or public sector finance roles
• Fee of INR 57,750 annually is among the lowest regulated MBA fees in Karnataka
• Prefer Davanagere location for a VTU-affiliated two-year MBA degree

✗ Skip if

• Target Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Delhi campus for top corporate placement access
• Need IIM, XLRI, or top-10 B-school brand for management career advancement
• Prefer MBA with strong alumni network and active industry guest lecture series

JIT Davanagere MBA Scholarships 2026

• Apply at scholarships.gov.in before the state-notified closing date each academic year.

JIT Davanagere MBA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA at JIT Davanagere?

Ans. The total fee for the two-year full-time MBA at JIT Davanagere is INR 1,15,500, paid at INR 57,750 per year. This is a VTU-regulated fee for government quota seats and is among the lowest for VTU-affiliated MBA programmes in north Karnataka. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at charges billed separately. Students belonging to SC/ST or OBC categories may be eligible to have a portion of the tuition fee reimbursed through Karnataka government scholarship schemes.

Ques. What Karnataka PGCET rank is required for MBA at JIT Davanagere?

Ans. JIT Davanagere fills government quota MBA seats through the Karnataka PGCET merit list under PGCET code B192. Based on past counselling data, students with PGCET ranks in the range of 15,000 to 30,000 (General category) have found it possible to secure an MBA seat at JIT Davanagere. Cutoffs vary each year based on the total number of qualified candidates and available seats. Candidates should review the KEA round-wise seat matrix after results for the most current cutoff information.

Ques. What MBA specialisations are offered at JIT Davanagere?

Ans. JIT Davanagere offers the MBA programme with specialisations in Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Business Analytics, and Dual Specialization. Students choose their specialisation at the beginning of the programme. The Dual Specialization option allows students to study two specialisation streams together, making them versatile for roles in financial management, HR operations, marketing functions, and data-driven business decision-making. All specialisations are offered within the same VTU-affiliated MBA programme structure.

Ques. Is KMAT Karnataka or CMAT accepted for MBA admission at JIT?

Ans. Yes, JIT Davanagere accepts scores from KMAT Karnataka, CAT, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, and GMAT for management quota MBA admissions. Candidates who have cleared these examinations can contact the JIT Davanagere admissions office directly to apply for management quota seats outside the PGCET counselling process. The management quota fee may differ from the PGCET quota fee. Candidates with a KMAT Karnataka percentile above 50 or a CMAT score above 100 are generally competitive for management quota seats at JIT.

Ques. What companies recruit MBA graduates from JIT Davanagere?

Ans. JIT Davanagere conducts campus placement drives for MBA graduates that include companies operating in banking, insurance, FMCG distribution, and IT services. Recruiters visiting the JIT campus for management roles include firms from the Davanagere and Bengaluru business clusters. MBA graduates with Finance specialisation typically target banking and insurance firms, while HR and Marketing specialists find roles in FMCG, retail, and services companies. Specific company names and placement percentages for the MBA batch are available from the JIT Davanagere placement cell.

Ques. What is the intake and duration of the MBA programme at JIT?

Ans. The MBA programme at JIT Davanagere has an intake of 120 students per year and runs for two years full time. The programme is affiliated to VTU, Belagavi and follows the VTU MBA curriculum, which includes core management subjects in the first year and specialisation-focused coursework in the second year. The programme includes industry internships and a final project as mandatory components. Graduates receive an MBA degree from VTU, Belagavi upon successful completion of all coursework and examinations.