Accepted entrance exams
About Master of Business Administration [MBA]
The MBA at RIT Hassan is a two-year postgraduate management programme in Hassan, Karnataka, affiliated to VTU and approved by AICTE. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET 2026 or KMAT Karnataka. The programme has an intake of 60 seats and total fees of INR 1,37,120 for the two-year duration.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
RIT Hassan MBA Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Fee | INR 68,560 |
| Year 2 Fee | INR 68,560 |
| Total Fees (2 years) | INR 1,37,120 |
- Annual fee of INR 68,560 includes tuition and university/miscellaneous charges.
- Confirm the current fee structure at rithassan.ac.in before applying for admission.
RIT Hassan MBA Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET Registration Closed | April 20, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET MBA Exam | June 14, 2026 |
| Karnataka PGCET Result | July 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| MBA Counselling and Seat Allotment | August 2026 |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 |
- Monitor kea.kar.nic.in for Karnataka PGCET MBA result and counselling schedule.
- KMAT Karnataka scores are also accepted, check the official KMAT Karnataka website.
- MBA intake is 60 seats, carry bachelor’s marksheets and community certificate.
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 percent aggregate marks.
- Valid Karnataka PGCET 2026 (MBA) score or KMAT Karnataka score required for regular admission.
- CMAT or GMAT scores may be accepted for management quota seats at RIT Hassan.
- Final admission is subject to Karnataka PGCET counselling rank and seat availability at RIT Hassan.
Admission Process
- Qualify Karnataka PGCET 2026 (MBA exam held June 14, 2026) or obtain a valid KMAT Karnataka score.
- Monitor kea.kar.nic.in for PGCET MBA result (expected July 8, 2026) and counselling dates.
- Register for PGCET MBA counselling and fill option entry listing RIT Hassan as a preferred institution.
- After seat allotment, report to RIT Hassan with original documents: bachelor’s degree marksheets, PGCET scorecard, and community certificate.
- Pay the admission fee at the institution to confirm the MBA seat for the 2026-27 academic year.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want an affordable VTU MBA in Hassan at under INR 1.5 lakhs total
- You have a Karnataka PGCET MBA score for 2026 admission
- You plan to work in Karnataka’s industrial or infrastructure sector post-MBA
- You prefer a smaller cohort with direct faculty interaction in Hassan
✗ Skip if
- You need a top-ranked autonomous MBA or IIM-like institutional brand
- You are targeting consulting or FMCG roles requiring a tier-1 MBA college
- You prefer an MBA programme in Bangalore or another metro city
- You expect average placement packages above INR 6 LPA from your MBA
RIT Hassan MBA Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility/Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka SC/ST Scholarship | Near-full fee reimbursement | Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students, state scholarship portal |
| OBC Fee Concession | Partial fee waiver | Karnataka-domicile 2A/2B/3A/3B OBC students, state portal |
| AICTE Saksham Scholarship | INR 50,000/year | Differently abled students in AICTE-approved MBA, aicte-india.org |
- Karnataka SC/ST students: near-full fee reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
- OBC students in categories 2A/2B/3A/3B eligible for fee concession from Karnataka.
- AICTE Saksham for differently abled students, apply at aicte-india.org after admission.
RIT Hassan MBA FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for MBA at RIT Hassan?
Ans. The total fee for MBA at RIT Hassan is INR 1,37,120 for the two-year programme, payable at INR 68,560 per year. This includes tuition and university/miscellaneous charges. Karnataka SC/ST students are eligible for near-full fee reimbursement through the state scholarship portal. Confirm the current fee structure at rithassan.ac.in or by contacting the admissions office directly before applying.
Ques. What is the eligibility for MBA at RIT Hassan?
Ans. Candidates must hold any bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks. A valid Karnataka PGCET 2026 (MBA) score is the primary requirement for regular admission. KMAT Karnataka scores are also accepted. Management quota seats may be available for candidates with CMAT or GMAT scores. Final admission depends on PGCET counselling rank and seat availability at RIT Hassan.
Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for MBA at RIT Hassan?
Ans. RIT Hassan accepts Karnataka PGCET as the primary entrance exam for MBA admission. The Karnataka PGCET MBA exam was held on June 14, 2026, and results are expected on July 8, 2026. KMAT Karnataka scores are also accepted. CMAT and GMAT scores may be considered for management quota seats. Monitor kea.kar.nic.in for counselling schedule and seat allotment details.
Ques. What is the MBA intake and seat distribution at RIT Hassan?
Ans. RIT Hassan offers 60 seats for MBA. Seats are distributed between Karnataka PGCET counselling (government quota) and management quota. Karnataka-domicile students with a PGCET MBA rank are eligible for government quota seats, which carry lower fees. Management quota seats are available for candidates without PGCET scores or from outside Karnataka. Contact the RIT Hassan admissions office at rithassan.ac.in for the exact quota-wise seat distribution.
Ques. What career options are available after MBA from RIT Hassan?
Ans. Graduates of MBA from RIT Hassan can pursue careers in operations management, marketing, human resources, finance, and business development roles in Karnataka’s industrial and service sectors. Hassan district has a growing manufacturing and infrastructure sector that employs MBA graduates in local industry. An MBA from RIT Hassan also prepares students for entrepreneur roles, government management positions, and higher studies like MBA specialisation programmes or PhD in Management.
Ques. What scholarships are available for MBA students at RIT Hassan?
Ans. Karnataka SC/ST students admitted to MBA at RIT Hassan are eligible for near-full tuition fee reimbursement through the Karnataka state scholarship portal. OBC students in categories 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B are eligible for a partial fee concession from the Karnataka government. Differently abled students can apply for the AICTE Saksham scholarship of INR 50,000 per year through aicte-india.org. Apply at the respective scholarship portals after securing admission at RIT Hassan.