About Bangalore University MBA
Bangalore University MBA is the flagship management programme offered directly by Bangalore University — one of South India's oldest and most prestigious state universities, established in 1964. The Bangalore University MBA is conducted at Jnanabharathi campus, Mysuru Road, Bangalore — the university's main campus — offering government university management education at regulated state fees. As a public university programme, Bangalore University MBA provides affordable quality management education with the credibility of one of Karnataka's apex university institutions.
Admission is through KMAT Karnataka score, followed by group discussion and personal interview. Bangalore University MBA is specifically accessible to Karnataka domicile students through KMAT. PGCET is also applicable for certain seats.
Programme Offered
| Programme | Duration | Intake | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | 2 years | 180 | KMAT Karnataka / PGCET |
Bangalore University — State University Credibility
Bangalore University's MBA degree carries the credibility of a public state university that affiliates over 500 colleges across Bangalore, Ramanagara, Tumkur and Chikkaballapur districts. The university's role as the apex affiliating university for Bangalore's higher education system gives the Bangalore University MBA degree broad recognition among Karnataka government and private sector employers. The public university fee structure makes the MBA significantly more affordable than private management college alternatives, providing high ROI for Karnataka students who qualify through KMAT.
Jnanabharathi Campus — Mysuru Road
Bangalore University's Jnanabharathi campus on Mysuru Road is one of Bangalore's largest university campuses. The campus hosts the university's departments across arts, sciences, commerce and management, creating a genuine multi-disciplinary university environment for MBA students. The Kengeri Metro station (Purple Line) proximity improves city-wide connectivity for students attending industry interactions and placement drives across Bangalore.
KMAT Karnataka — Primary Admission Route
KMAT Karnataka is the primary entrance examination for Bangalore University MBA and all Karnataka public university and Bangalore University affiliated MBA programmes. Conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority, KMAT is Karnataka-specific and particularly suited for Karnataka domicile students targeting state university and government-affiliated management programmes at accessible fees.
Career Scope
Bangalore University MBA graduates access Bangalore's IT, banking, FMCG, government and services sectors. The state university credential is particularly valued in Karnataka government recruitment processes. Placement support through the university's industry connections and alumni network provides career access across the full range of Bangalore's employment market.