Global Academy of Technology (GAT) Bangalore has opened admission for BE and MBA programmes for 2026-27. BE seats are filled through KCET, COMEDK UGET, and management quota, while MBA admission is mainly through Karnataka PGCET 2026. The BE fee is INR 2,35,000 per year, and the MBA fee is INR 6,00,000 for the full two-year course.

GAT is an autonomous institute under Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and is approved by AICTE. The institute offers nine BE specialisations, five MBA specialisations, and two-year M.Tech programmes.

  • BE 2026-27 through KCET: KCET 2026 result was declared on June 6, 2026. KEA counselling is in progress, and students should check kea.kar.nic.in for the latest round schedule and option entry dates.
  • BE 2026-27 through COMEDK: COMEDK UGET 2026 result was announced on May 29, 2026. COMEDK counselling is continuing, and the active round schedule is available on comedk.org.
  • MBA 2026-28 through PGCET: The PGCET 2026 MBA exam was held on June 7, 2026, and the result was released on August 19, 2026. The first-round PGCET seat allocation was released on September 19, 2026. KEA has not yet announced the second-round schedule on kea.kar.nic.in.
  • KCET 2026 is needed for BE seats under the Karnataka government quota.
  • COMEDK UGET 2026 is needed for BE seats under the COMEDK quota at GAT Bangalore.
  • BE applicants must have at least 45% aggregate in Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Karnataka SC/ST/OBC students need 40%.
  • MBA applicants must hold any bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate. SC/ST/OBC students need 45%.
  • The annual BE fee is INR 2,35,000, made up of INR 2,15,000 tuition fee and INR 20,000 other fees. The total four-year cost is INR 9,40,000.
  • The full MBA programme fee is INR 6,00,000 for two years.
  • Hostel charges can go up to INR 80,000 per year for boys and girls.

GAT Bangalore also accepts management quota applications for BE and MBA. These seats are filled directly by the institute and are outside the KCET and COMEDK counselling process. For seat availability and steps, students can contact GAT Admissions at admissions@gat.ac.in or 080-28603158. Management quota fees may be different from CET fees.

GAT Bangalore Admissions Portal: gat.ac.in/admission.html

GAT Bangalore Important Dates 2026

Event Date
KEA counselling for BE through KCET route Ongoing, check kea.kar.nic.in
COMEDK counselling for BE seats Ongoing, check comedk.org
BE management quota applications Open, contact admissions@gat.ac.in
Karnataka PGCET MBA second round schedule To be announced on kea.kar.nic.in
MBA management quota applications Open, contact admissions@gat.ac.in

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

GAT Bangalore UG Admission 2026-27

BE admission at GAT Bangalore is offered through KCET for government quota seats, COMEDK UGET for COMEDK quota seats, and direct management quota admission. The four-year BE programme costs INR 9,40,000 in total, with an annual fee of INR 2,35,000.

GAT Bangalore BE Eligibility Criteria 2026-27

Admission Route Eligibility Exam Required
KCET (Government Quota) Class XII with PCM and minimum 45% aggregate for General category. Karnataka SC/ST/OBC students need minimum 40%. Karnataka domicile is required. KCET 2026
COMEDK UGET Class XII with PCM and minimum 45% aggregate. COMEDK UGET 2026
Management Quota Class XII with PCM and minimum 45% aggregate. None, direct application to GAT

GAT Bangalore BE Programmes and Fees

GAT Bangalore offers nine BE specialisations under VTU. Each specialisation has the same annual fee across all four years.

Programme Fee Per Year
BE (Computer Science and Engineering) INR 2,35,000
BE (AI and Machine Learning) INR 2,35,000
BE (AI and Data Science) INR 2,35,000
BE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) INR 2,35,000
BE (Information Science and Engineering) INR 2,35,000
BE (Mechanical Engineering) INR 2,35,000
BE (Civil Engineering) INR 2,35,000
BE (Aeronautical Engineering) INR 2,35,000
BE CSE (AI and Machine Learning) INR 2,35,000

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

GAT Bangalore Lateral Entry Admission 2026-27

GAT Bangalore allows diploma holders to join BE directly in the second year. This route is meant for students who have completed a three-year Engineering diploma and do not want to begin from the first year.

Admission Route Eligibility Process
Lateral Entry BE Three-year Diploma in Engineering from a recognised board with minimum 45% aggregate. Karnataka SC/ST/OBC students need 40%. Entry is directly into the second year, which is the 3rd semester. KCET Lateral Entry (KLEA) through KEA or direct management quota application to GAT

The lateral entry BE fee is the same as the regular BE annual fee, which is INR 2,35,000 per year. Since lateral entry students study for the remaining three years, the total cost is INR 7,05,000. Students should contact GAT admissions to confirm the exact lateral entry fee.

How to Apply for GAT Bangalore BE 2026-27?

  • For the KCET route, students must register on kea.kar.nic.in and choose GAT Bangalore during option entry. The college code should be verified on the KEA portal. Seat allotment depends on KCET rank and category.
  • For the COMEDK route, students must register on comedk.org and add GAT Bangalore as a preference during COMEDK option entry. Seats are allotted as per COMEDK UGET rank.
  • For management quota, students can contact GAT at admissions@gat.ac.in or 080-28603158. Class XII marksheet, transfer certificate, and Aadhaar card must be submitted.

For exact fee details, contact the college or visit gat.ac.in.

GAT Bangalore PG Admission 2026-28

GAT Bangalore MBA admission for 2026-28 is based on Karnataka PGCET 2026 for government quota seats. Students who do not get a seat in the first round can take part in later KEA rounds when the schedule is released. The full two-year MBA fee is INR 6,00,000.

The MBA programme has five specialisations: Finance, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, and Business Analytics.

GAT Bangalore MBA Specialisations and Fees

Specialisation Total Programme Fee
Finance INR 6,00,000
Marketing Management INR 6,00,000
Human Resource Management INR 6,00,000
Operations Management INR 6,00,000
Business Analytics INR 6,00,000

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

GAT Bangalore MBA Eligibility Criteria 2026-28

Admission Route Eligibility Exam Required
PGCET (Government Quota) Any bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years with 50% aggregate. Karnataka SC/ST/OBC students need 45%. Karnataka domicile is required for CET seats. Karnataka PGCET 2026
Management Quota Any bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate. KMAT, CMAT, CAT, or XAT score, tentative and to be verified with GAT

How to Apply for GAT Bangalore MBA 2026-28?

  • For the PGCET route, students must register on kea.kar.nic.in. After the PGCET result, they need to take part in KEA MBA counselling, enter GAT Bangalore as a preference, and wait for allotment based on PGCET rank and category.
  • For management quota, students should contact GAT admissions at admissions@gat.ac.in or 080-28603158. Bachelor’s degree marksheets and entrance exam scorecard must be submitted.

For exact fee details, contact the college or visit gat.ac.in.

GAT Bangalore Scholarships

GAT Bangalore provides two scholarship options for eligible students. Karnataka students can apply for the government SSV scholarship, while management quota students from any state can apply for GAT’s merit scholarship.

Scholarship Eligibility Details
SSV (Suvarna Soubaghya Vidyarthi) Scholarship Karnataka resident students whose family income is below the prescribed limit. It applies to SC/ST/OBC and EWS students. This is a Government of Karnataka scholarship. Students apply through the state scholarship portal after joining. The amount is given as per government norms.
GAT Merit Scholarship Students from any state who take admission through management quota. Selection is based on Class XII and/or entrance exam merit. This is a merit-based award. GAT announces the award details and amounts every year. Students apply through the admissions office after joining.

Karnataka government post-matric scholarships for SC, ST, and OBC students, including NSAP, Sanchi Honnamma, and other schemes, may also apply. Karnataka students should check karnataka.gov.in/scholarships after joining to see the full list of state schemes for which they are eligible.

GAT Bangalore Admission FAQs

Ques. Who can apply for BE at GAT Bangalore in 2026-27?

Ans. A student must pass Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and score at least 45% aggregate. Karnataka SC/ST/OBC students need 40%. Karnataka domicile is needed only for KCET government quota seats, not for COMEDK or management quota seats.

Ques. Which entrance tests are used for GAT Bangalore BE seats?

Ans. KCET 2026 is used for Karnataka government quota BE seats, while COMEDK UGET 2026 is used for COMEDK quota seats. Management quota admission is handled directly by GAT and does not require a compulsory entrance exam. KCET counselling is conducted through KEA at kea.kar.nic.in, and COMEDK counselling is conducted through comedk.org.

Ques. How much does the BE course cost at GAT Bangalore?

Ans. The BE annual fee is INR 2,35,000. This includes INR 2,15,000 as tuition fee and INR 20,000 as other fees. The total four-year cost is INR 9,40,000. Hostel fee is extra and can be up to INR 80,000 per year. Students can contact admissions@gat.ac.in for the current approved fee structure.

Ques. What is the MBA counselling process after Karnataka PGCET?

Ans. Students who qualified the Karnataka PGCET 2026 MBA exam take part in KEA’s online counselling on kea.kar.nic.in. During option entry, they must add GAT Bangalore as a preference. Seats are allotted according to PGCET rank and category. The first-round seat allocation was released on September 19, 2026, and the second-round schedule will be posted on kea.kar.nic.in.

Ques. Can students take admission through management quota at GAT Bangalore?

Ans. Yes. GAT Bangalore has management quota seats for both BE and MBA. These seats are offered directly by the institute and are outside the KCET and COMEDK counselling routes. Students can contact admissions@gat.ac.in or call 080-28603158 for seat availability, fees, and the admission process. The management quota fee may differ from the government quota fee.

Ques. Which MBA specialisations are available at GAT Bangalore?

Ans. GAT Bangalore offers MBA specialisations in Finance, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, and Business Analytics. These are two-year VTU-affiliated programmes. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET or management quota, and the total MBA fee is INR 6,00,000.

Ques. Where can students check the KCET college code for GAT Bangalore?

Ans. Students should verify the Global Academy of Technology Bangalore college code on the official KEA counselling portal at kea.kar.nic.in. KEA releases college lists and codes at the start of each counselling round. Students can also call GAT admissions at 080-28603158 before entering preferences.

Ques. Does GAT Bangalore admit diploma students directly into second-year BE?

Ans. Yes. Diploma holders in Engineering can apply for lateral entry to the second year of BE at GAT Bangalore. They need a three-year diploma with at least 45% aggregate, or 40% for Karnataka SC/ST/OBC students. Karnataka students can use KEA lateral entry counselling (KLEA), while other students may apply through management quota. GAT admissions can confirm seat availability and steps.