Bangalore Institute of Technology (BIT), Bangalore is affiliated with VTU and is based in central Bengaluru. Its BE and MBA admissions mainly depend on entrance exams and counselling. The standard BE fee totals INR 11,44,000 for 4 years, including the admission charge. Through Karnataka PGCET, the MBA fee is INR 1,16,940 for 2 years.

Karnataka entrance tests provide the main admission routes, while direct applications to BIT are available under the management quota for every programme. Its central location and moderate fees can suit Karnataka students seeking engineering or management education.

Management-quota applications: bit-bangalore.edu.in.

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Important Dates

EventDate
VTU Eligibility Test for Research 2026, rescheduled examinationOctober 25, 2026
KMAT Karnataka 2026 registration deadlineOctober 31, 2026
CAT 2026 admit card releaseNovember 4, 2026
CAT 2026 examinationNovember 29, 2026
CAT 2026 result, tentativeDecember 24, 2026
MAT December 2026 paper-based test registration deadlineDecember 14, 2026
MAT December 2026 paper-based test admit card releaseDecember 17, 2026
MAT December 2026 paper-based examinationDecember 20, 2026
MAT December 2026 computer-based test registration deadlineDecember 21, 2026
MAT December 2026 computer-based test admit card releaseDecember 24, 2026
MAT December 2026 computer-based examinationDecember 27, 2026
MAT December 2026 resultsFirst week of January 2027
UGC-NET December 2026 application submissionOctober 8 to 28, 2026, until 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 examination fee payment deadlineOctober 28, 2026, until 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 application submission with a late feeOctober 29 to 31, 2026, until 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 payment deadline with a late feeOctober 31, 2026, until 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 application correction windowNovember 2 to 4, 2026, until 11:50 PM
UGC-NET December 2026 examination city announcementNovember 23, 2026
UGC-NET December 2026 admit card releaseDecember 7, 2026
UGC-NET December 2026 examinations, revised scheduleDecember 14 to 18, 2026, and December 21, 2026

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Schedule notices: VTU research entrance test circular, KMAT Karnataka, CAT, MAT and UGC-NET December 2026 revised information bulletin.

UG Admission: BE 2026

Students can choose from 16 BE specializations at BIT Bangalore. Each branch follows the same admission procedure and standard fee structure. Seats are available through the KCET government quota, COMEDK quota and management quota.

Who Can Apply?

  • Applicants must have completed 10+2 or an equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  • The qualifying aggregate must meet KEA and VTU requirements.
  • A valid KCET rank or COMEDK UGET score is needed.
  • KCET government-quota applicants must meet the Karnataka domicile requirement.

BE Fees and Course Details

ParticularDetails
Tuition charge per yearINR 2,81,000
Admission charge, payable onceINR 20,000
Overall fee for 4 yearsINR 11,44,000
Branch choices16 BE specializations, with the same standard fee across branches
Routes to admissionKCET government quota, COMEDK quota or management quota

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The four-year total includes the one-time admission charge of INR 20,000. COMEDK and management seats carry the standard fee. Karnataka regulates KCET government-quota fees, which are lower than this amount.

How BE Seats Are Allotted

The BE admission process begins once KCET and COMEDK UGET results are announced. KCET, the Karnataka Common Entrance Test, is the route for government-quota seats. Students using this route register on the KEA portal and take part in its centralised counselling. COMEDK applicants register with COMEDK and attend its counselling for COMEDK-quota seats. Students seeking management seats apply directly to BIT.

When BIT May Suit Your Plans

  • You live in Karnataka and want a reasonably priced BE course at a VTU-affiliated college in central Bengaluru.
  • You want to select your BE branch from 16 specializations.
  • You qualify for a PGCET or GATE government-quota M.Tech seat and need to keep costs down.
  • You already live in Bengaluru and want to avoid the expense of moving elsewhere.

When to Reconsider Your Choice

  • Your placement plans depend on a premium college brand for opportunities at leading multinational companies.
  • A large residential campus and extensive hostel facilities are essential to you.
  • Your MBA or MCA budget requires annual fees significantly below INR 1 lakh.

PG Admission: MBA, M.Tech and MCA 2026

BIT Bangalore admits postgraduate students through Karnataka PGCET and other accepted entrance scores. KEA handles centralised counselling for PGCET government-quota seats. Applicants can also approach the college directly for management-quota admission.

MBA: Eligibility, Fees and Admission

The MBA has 3 specialization choices: Finance, Human Resource Management and Marketing. The fee does not change with the specialization.

  • A degree from a recognised university with an aggregate of at least 50% is required.
  • Applicants seeking government-quota admission need a valid Karnataka PGCET score.
  • For management seats, BIT accepts CAT, MAT or KMAT scores.
ParticularDetails
Annual fee through PGCETINR 58,470
Total fee for 2 yearsINR 1,16,940
Specialization choicesFinance, Human Resource Management and Marketing

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

For the government quota, students apply through the Karnataka PGCET portal and join KEA counselling after the results. Management-quota applicants submit their applications directly to BIT with an accepted CAT, MAT or KMAT score.

M.Tech: Eligibility, Fees and Admission

BIT has 8 M.Tech specializations, all carrying the same fee. Karnataka PGCET is used for government-quota admission, while GATE scores are considered for merit and management seats.

  • Applicants need a BE or B.Tech degree in a relevant field from a recognised university.
  • The minimum qualifying aggregate is 50%. For Karnataka candidates belonging to SC, ST or OBC categories, it is 45%.
  • A valid score in Karnataka PGCET or GATE is required.
ParticularDetails
Annual fee through PGCETINR 75,500
Total fee for 2 yearsINR 1,51,000
Specialization choices8, with a common fee across specializations

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Students taking the PGCET route apply through its portal and attend KEA's centralised counselling. GATE applicants submit their scores for consideration. For a management-quota seat, the application goes directly to the institute.

MCA: Eligibility, Fees and Admission

Karnataka PGCET is the main entrance route for MCA admission, with seats allotted through KEA counselling. BIT also considers valid KMAT scores and accepts direct applications for management seats.

  • Students must hold a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years from a recognised university.
  • Mathematics or Statistics must have been a subject in 10+2 or during graduation.
  • An aggregate of at least 50% is needed. The requirement is 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC candidates.
  • Applicants need a valid Karnataka PGCET or KMAT score.
ParticularDetails
Fee per yearINR 64,000
Total fee for 2 yearsINR 1,28,000
Management-quota application websitebit-bangalore.edu.in

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

PGCET applicants register for KEA's centralised counselling to seek an MCA seat. Students applying under the management quota contact BIT through its website. Karnataka PGCET government-quota fees are set by the state.

Ph.D Admission 2026

VTU sets the admission schedule for BIT Bangalore's 2026-27 Ph.D intake. Applicants need a master's degree in the relevant subject. GATE or UGC-NET qualification may allow an applicant to claim exemption from the entrance test.

ParticularDetails
Required qualificationMaster's degree in a relevant discipline
Selection stagesVTU Research Entrance Test and a research interview
Possible entrance-test exemptionGATE or UGC-NET holders may claim exemption
Where to applyVTU research portal and BIT Bangalore
Admission calendarVTU's 2026-27 schedule
Annual feeINR 50,000
Total fee for the minimum 3-year periodINR 1,50,000

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Research Admission Procedure

Applications must be made through the VTU research portal and the institute. Selection involves qualifying in VTU's research entrance test, unless an exemption applies, and then attending an interview.


BIT Bangalore Admission FAQs

Ques. Which BE admission routes are available to applicants who do not have Karnataka domicile?


Ans. Students from other states can seek a COMEDK-quota seat by taking COMEDK UGET and joining COMEDK's centralised counselling. The test is open to all Indian students. They can also apply directly to BIT for management-quota admission, which is available to all candidates. Karnataka domicile is required for KCET government-quota seats.

Ques. How does the BE admission quota affect the amount payable?


Ans. The standard charges apply to COMEDK and management seats: tuition of INR 2,81,000 each year and a single admission payment of INR 20,000. Together, these total INR 11,44,000 over 4 years. KCET government-quota charges are fixed by Karnataka and are significantly lower. Refer to the Karnataka government fee fixation committee notification for the latest KCET fee.

Ques. Must an MBA management-quota applicant wait for PGCET results before applying?


Ans. An applicant with a CAT, MAT or KMAT score can apply directly to BIT for a management seat without waiting for PGCET results. Karnataka PGCET mainly supports government-quota allotment through KEA counselling. Taking PGCET also gives students a chance to seek seats with lower, government-regulated fees.

Ques. What determines the branch choices and fees within BE and M.Tech?


Ans. Counselling determines the specialization available to a student using the KCET or COMEDK rank for BE, and the PGCET or GATE score for M.Tech. BIT has 16 BE branches and 8 M.Tech specializations. Within either programme, the fee remains the same across its specializations.

Ques. Does Class 12 Mathematics satisfy the MCA subject requirement if graduation did not include it?


Ans. Yes. Studying Mathematics or Statistics at either the 10+2 stage or during the degree meets this subject condition. A student who studied Mathematics in Class 12 can therefore qualify even without it in graduation. The degree aggregate must still reach 50%, or 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC applicants.

Ques. Is there another M.Tech admission option after missing KEA's PGCET counselling?


Ans. Contact BIT about vacant management-quota seats. The institute handles these admissions without requiring participation in PGCET counselling. Once government-quota counselling ends, available management seats are allotted on a first-come basis. Keep the GATE or PGCET scorecard ready whichever route you take.

Ques. What accommodation arrangements should a student moving to Bengaluru consider?


Ans. Students arriving from outside Bengaluru usually arrange private accommodation near BIT. The institute occupies a central city location and does not have the extensive residential campus infrastructure found at some engineering colleges. Before accepting admission, students who need a hostel should check availability directly with BIT through bit-bangalore.edu.in.