Dayananda Sagar University offers MBA as a 2-year program. The MBA program at DSU is offered in various specialisations, namely, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, HRM, etc.
Candidates can apply for DSU MBA through the link given below:

DSU accepts admissions based on valid scores of MAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ DSAT/ KPGCET for various MBA courses. The important dates related to admission are given below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| DSAT (Tentative) |
|
| Application Starts | Feb-Mar, 2026 |
| Admit card | Mid - Late Apr 2026 |
| Examination | Late April - Early May 2026 |
| Result | Mid to Late May 2026 |
DSU offers admission to its MBA program for candidates who have passed graduation with 50% marks (45% for the reserved category) and have a valid score in MAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ DSAT/ PGCET, followed by a PI.
The fee structure for DSU MBA is given in the table below:
| Course | First Year fee | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Financial Management HRM Marketing Management |
INR 6.02 Lakhs | INR 12.04 Lakhs |
DSU accepts multiple entrance scores for MBA admission:
The admission process is described in the image below:

Dayananda Sagar University conducts DSAT( Dayananda Sagar Scholarship Admission Test) for admission to its MBA program. The details of DSU are given in the image below:

The table below shows the Karnataka PGCET cut-off percentile for various MBA specializations for the General Category in 2025:
| Specialisation | First-round Cut-off Rank | Final-round Cut-off Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Business Analytics HRM Marketing Management Entrepreneurship Financial Management |
1885 | 10267 |
DSU has released the placement report of 2025. The table given below shows DSU Placement statistics 2025:
| Particulars | Placement statistics |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 16.5 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 10 LPA |
| Top companies visited | 180+ |
| International Placement | 2 |
| Student got placed | 97% |
| Recruiters | Airbus, Infosys, Capgemini, HP, EY, TCS, ITPS |
DSU has received rankings from many agencies over the years. The table below shows DSU Ranking for the management category given by different agencies:
| Institute | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Outlook | 41 (2026) |
| IIRF | 39 (2025) |
The given table compares DSU and Christ University MBA courses based on certain parameters:
| Parameters | DSU | Christ University |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility criteria | Passed Graduation with 50% marks + MAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ DSAT/ PGCET |
Passed Graduation with 50% marks +Valid scores in CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ ATMA/ GRE |
| Specialisations | General Business Analytics Entrepreneurship Financial Management HRM & more |
Finance Marketing Lean Operations and Systems Business Analytics |
| Total Course fee | INR 12.04 Lakhs | INR 11.68 Lakhs |
| IIRF Ranking (Management Category) |
39 | 34 |
Ques. Can students take the online DSAT exam from home for DSU admission?
Ans. Yes, the online DSAT exam conducted by DSU can be taken from the convenience of the candidate's home. Candidates will receive an email with the required DSAT exam link. They can take the exam using the link, which will be shared with them one day before the DSAT exam.
Ques. What is the ROI for MBA program at DSU?
Ans. The total fees for a 2-year MBA program at DSU is INR 12.04 Lakhs. In terms of placements, the university offers an average package of around INR 10 LPA. Candidates can check the MBA ROI mentioned below:
| Total Fees | Average Package | ROI |
|---|---|---|
| 12.04 Lakhs | 10 LPA | 83.05% |
Ques. Which documents are submitted for MBA admission at DSU?
Ans. The documents that have to be submitted for MBA admission at DSU are: 10th grade and 12th grade or its equivalent marksheet/ Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate (for Non-Karnataka) are mandatory. The documents are required to be submitted at the time of admission.
Course Duration
2 YearsTuition Fees
3.07 Lakhs1 Year Fees
6.02 LakhsTotal Fees
11.92 Lakhs| Years | year 1 | year 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Year Wise fees | ₹6.02 Lakhs | ₹5.9 Lakhs | ||
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Fees | ₹307000 | ₹295000 | ₹295000 | ₹295000 |
| Tuition fees | ₹307000 | ₹295000 | ₹295000 | ₹295000 |
Total Fees
₹ 11,92,000Total Fees
₹ 11,92,000Total Fees
₹ 11,92,000Total Fees
₹ 11,92,000Total Fees
₹ 11,92,000Total Fees
₹ 11,92,000Total Fees
₹ 11,92,000Total Fees
₹ 11,92,000Total Fees
₹ 11,92,000| Highest Placement | ₹ 35.0 Lakhs |
| Average Placement | ₹ 5.5 Lakhs |
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