Master of Business Administration [MBA]

SMVITM, Udupi offers a two-year full-time MBA across four specialisations: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, and a general management track, affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University and AICTE-approved. All programmes span four semesters with case-based learning, industry interaction, and a dissertation project. Total fees are INR 3,00,000 for two years. Admission requires KMAT Karnataka or K-PGCET, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at SMVITM.

Admission Status: SMVITM MBA 2026-28 admissions are underway. KMAT Karnataka Session 2 was held on May 31, 2026; results are expected on June 18, 2026. K-PGCET MBA exam is scheduled for June 14, 2026. KEA counselling and SMVITM GD-PI rounds are expected in August to September 2026.

Key Points

• One of the few AICTE-approved management institutions in Udupi district, offering MBA in coastal Karnataka.
• Four specialisations on one campus: Finance, Marketing, HRM, and a general management track.
• Selection includes a mandatory Group Discussion and Personal Interview at SMVITM, beyond entrance score shortlisting.
• Dissertation project in the final semester integrates academic research with industry exposure.

SMVITM MBA Fees 2026

All four MBA specialisations carry identical fees of INR 3,00,000 over two years, billed at INR 1,50,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is billed separately. Fees are subject to change; verify with SMVITM before admission.

• Hostel charges are billed separately as per college norms.
• Fees are subject to change; verify with official sources before admission.

SMVITM MBA Admission 2026

Admission to all MBA specialisations at SMVITM is through KMAT Karnataka or K-PGCET. Karnataka domicile students may apply via KEA counselling; management quota seats are filled directly through SMVITM. All shortlisted candidates must attend a Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the Udupi campus.

Important Dates

• PGCET quota: register KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in after July 2026 result.
• Management quota: apply directly at SMVITM admissions office.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50 percent.
• Karnataka SC/ST/OBC Category 1 candidates require a minimum of 45 percent in the qualifying degree.
• Final-year graduation students may apply provisionally; valid KMAT Karnataka or K-PGCET score required.

Admission Process

• Obtain a valid score in KMAT Karnataka or K-PGCET MBA.
• Karnataka residents: register for K-PGCET counselling at kea.kar.nic.in after July 2026 result; list SMVITM in preference.
• Management quota: contact SMVITM directly with graduation mark sheets and entrance scorecard.
• Attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview at SMVITM, Udupi.
• Upon selection, pay the first-year fee and complete enrolment at the SMVITM admissions office.

✓ Opt for this if

• Karnataka-based with KMAT/K-PGCET score; budget around INR 3,00,000
• Targeting careers in BFSI, services, or coastal Karnataka industries
• Prefer GD-PI-based selection for interpersonal skills assessment
• Interested in Finance, HRM, or Marketing on one campus in Udupi
• Open to smaller B-school with regional placement reach in Karnataka

✗ Skip if

• Need top-ranked MBA for national corporate placements or consulting roles
• Targeting Bangalore, Mumbai, or global MBA recruiters
• Require specialisations beyond Finance, HRM, and Marketing
• Need a large alumni network or placement guarantee

SMVITM MBA Scholarships 2026

MBA students at SMVITM can apply for state and central government scholarships. Applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal soon after joining. AICTE Pragati applications open every October.

• Apply via NSP immediately after joining to avoid missing deadlines.
• AICTE Pragati: apply via AICTE portal in October each year.

SMVITM MBA FAQs

Ques. Is management quota available for MBA at SMVITM Udupi?

Ans. Yes. SMVITM fills a portion of MBA seats through management quota. Candidates under this route must contact SMVITM’s admissions office directly, submit graduation marksheets and a valid KMAT or K-PGCET scorecard, and attend the GD and PI at the Udupi campus. No KEA counselling registration is required for management quota applicants.

Ques. Can students from outside Karnataka apply for MBA at SMVITM?

Ans. Yes. Students from outside Karnataka can apply for SMVITM MBA through the management quota route. K-PGCET state counselling is reserved for Karnataka domicile candidates. Out-of-state applicants should contact SMVITM admissions directly for management quota availability, seat count, and the GD-PI schedule.

Ques. What is the difference between the four MBA specialisations at SMVITM?

Ans. All four specialisations share the same fees and VTU-affiliated curriculum structure. Finance focuses on corporate finance, banking, and investment analysis. Marketing covers brand management, digital marketing, and sales. HRM builds competencies in talent acquisition, labour law, and HR analytics. The general MBA track covers cross-functional management without a single-domain focus.

Ques. Does SMVITM offer distance or online MBA?

Ans. No. The MBA programmes at SMVITM are full-time on-campus programmes affiliated to VTU. Distance or online MBA is not available at SMVITM. Students seeking flexible study options should explore DEB-approved distance MBA programmes at other institutions.

Ques. What career sectors do SMVITM MBA graduates typically enter?

Ans. Given its coastal Udupi location, SMVITM MBA graduates generally find employment in Karnataka-based banking and financial services, coastal and port-related industries, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing sectors. Graduates with a Finance specialisation can also target roles in cooperative banks and regional NBFCs prominent in coastal Karnataka.