Master of Business Administration [MBA]

KLE College of Engineering and Technology (KLECET), Chikodi, offers a 2-year full-time MBA affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE, with an intake of 60 seats. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, CAT, MAT, or CMAT, with a total fee of INR 1,16,000. The programme covers management specialisations in finance, marketing, and operations, preparing graduates for middle management roles across industry and public enterprise.

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

KLECET MBA Fees 2026

• Hostel accommodation is available at KLECET separately and is not included in the programme fee above.
• SC/ST and OBC students may apply for the Karnataka ePass scholarship to offset the programme fee.

KLECET MBA Admission 2026

• KMAT, CAT, MAT, and CMAT scores are also accepted for direct admission at KLECET.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
• Valid score in Karnataka PGCET (MBA), KMAT Karnataka, CAT, MAT, or CMAT for the current cycle.
• Final-year undergraduate students may also apply provisionally, subject to meeting the criteria at the time of admission.

Admission Process

• Appear in Karnataka PGCET (MBA) or any of the accepted national management entrance tests.
• Register for Karnataka PGCET MBA counselling on the KEA portal after result declaration and pay the counselling fee.
• Complete document verification at the KEA helpline centre with graduation certificates and entrance score card.
• Submit college and specialisation preferences within the KEA choice-entry window on the portal.
• Report to KLECET with original degree certificates and the prescribed programme fee after provisional allotment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking an affordable VTU MBA at INR 1.16 Lakhs total in North Karnataka.
• PGCET-qualified and prefer a non-metro campus with lower cost of living.
• Plan to work in management roles in the Belagavi or Chikodi region after graduation.
• Looking for a 2-year management programme without premium-tier fees.

✗ Skip if

• Need an MBA from a Bengaluru or metro campus for national corporate brand recognition.
• Require strong campus placement data with published average salary figures.
• Planning a GMAT-based application to foreign or top-50 Indian B-schools.
• Looking for a specialised analytics, fintech, or luxury MBA programme.

KLECET MBA Scholarships 2026

• Applications must be submitted on the NSP or Karnataka ePass portal by the annual notified deadline.

KLECET MBA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MBA at KLECET Chikodi?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year MBA at KLE College of Engineering and Technology, Chikodi, is INR 1,16,000 for the complete course duration, covering tuition for both years. Hostel charges are billed separately. SC/ST and OBC students eligible for the Karnataka ePass scholarship may receive up to INR 60,000 per year, which can significantly offset the cost. The NSP central government scheme provides additional support of up to INR 30,000 based on family income criteria, making this one of the most affordable VTU MBA programmes in Karnataka.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MBA admission at KLECET?

Ans. KLECET accepts scores from Karnataka PGCET (MBA), KMAT Karnataka, CAT, MAT, and CMAT for MBA admission. Karnataka PGCET is the primary route for state-level counselling through KEA, and its 2026 MBA exam was held on June 14, 2026, with results expected around July 8, 2026. Students with valid CAT, MAT, or CMAT scores can also apply directly to KLECET for management quota seats under the approved admission procedure, with counselling expected to begin in August 2026.

Ques. What management specialisations are available in the MBA at KLECET?

Ans. The MBA programme at KLECET, Chikodi, offers specialisations in Finance, Human Resource Management, and Marketing through VTU’s approved curriculum. Students typically select their specialisation at the end of the first year based on interest and internal assessment performance. The curriculum also includes core subjects such as Organisational Behaviour, Business Analytics, Operations Management, and Strategic Management, which are common to all specialisation tracks under the VTU MBA framework offered across all affiliated institutions.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after MBA from KLECET Chikodi?

Ans. MBA graduates from KLECET typically enter roles such as Business Development Executive, HR Executive, Marketing Officer, Finance Analyst, and Operations Coordinator in manufacturing, banking, retail, and government-adjacent sectors across North Karnataka. The Chikodi and Belagavi industrial clusters, known for sugar, textiles, and agro-processing industries, offer entry-level management opportunities to fresh MBAs. Students targeting corporate careers in Bengaluru can also apply independently to management trainee openings and graduate hiring programmes run by IT and consumer companies.

Ques. Is the MBA at KLECET approved by AICTE and affiliated to VTU?

Ans. Yes. The MBA programme at KLE College of Engineering and Technology, Chikodi, is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). VTU affiliation ensures that the MBA degree is valid for employment in both government and private sector organisations across Karnataka and India. The college was established in 2008 by the KLE Society and holds recognition from all relevant statutory bodies, including AICTE and VTU, for management education under the two-year programme format.