17 Oct, 2026 Karnataka PGCET Round 2 Allotment Result 2026 is out. View Allotment. The last date for fee payment & reporting is Oct 19 & 23, 2026, respectively. Read News.
17 Oct, 2026 RVCE Karnataka PGCET MCA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 is 40 for the GM Category. Check category-wise cutoff.
11 May, 2026 RVCE has released the MCA Fee structure 2026. The total academic fee is ₹ 11.3 Lakhs.
RVCE in Bengaluru offers a two-year, full-time MCA with an intake of 120 seats over four semesters. The MCA department started in 1997 and was the first PG course at the college. RVCE is an autonomous college under VTU with a NAAC A+ grade, and NBA accredited the MCA course up to 2025-26. The full fee for a PGCET seat is INR 2.17 Lakhs without the college bus. You get a KEA seat through counselling on your PGCET rank. The General seat closed at rank 40 in round 1 of 2026. The batch of 2022 to 2024 averaged INR 8.29 LPA, and 92 students were placed.
RVCE MCA Fees
The total fee with the college bus is INR 2.87 Lakhs, while the fee without it is INR 2.17 Lakhs. The tuition and university fee is INR 1.37 Lakhs of that. You pay INR 68,560 a year to KEA and INR 40,000 a year to RVCE. These are the 2025-26 figures, and the 2026-27 fee is not out yet. A management seat costs INR 4.50 Lakhs a year in tuition, plus about INR 65,000 a year in college fees.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition and university fee, paid at KEA
INR 1.37 Lakhs
INR 68,560 a year, 2 years
College fee and VTU registration, paid at RVCE
INR 80,000
INR 40,000 a year, 2 years; INR 41,500 a year for a degree from outside Karnataka
College bus, if you take it
INR 70,000
INR 35,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no bus
INR 2.17 Lakhs
Full course
Total with bus
INR 2.87 Lakhs
Full course
RVCE MCA Admission Dates
Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. Allotted students can rearrange their options from 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. Round 2 is expected in Nov 2026, after the Supreme Court decides on KEA's request. Classes are also expected to start in Nov 2026. Watch the KEA site for the round 2 date.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET exam for MCA
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank list
19 Aug 2026
Over
Option entry on the KEA site
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 final allotment
25 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 fee payment and reporting, last date
12 Oct 2026
Over
Options rearranged before round 2
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Round 2 allotment
Nov 2026
Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Nov 2026
Tentative
RVCE MCA Eligibility
You need a BCA, a B.E. in Computer Science or a similar degree with 50% marks overall. SC, ST and Category-1 students from Karnataka need 45%. A B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. also works if you studied Maths in Class 12 or in the degree. KEA does not round 49.9% up to 50%, so check your exact marks.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
BCA, B.E. in Computer Science or equal, or B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths in Class 12 or the degree
Marks
50% overall in all years; 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 students from Karnataka
Exam
A PGCET rank for a KEA seat; PGCET or KMAT for a management seat
Lateral entry
Not offered for MCA
RVCE MCA Admission Process
KEA allots the PGCET seat on your rank and your option list. You pay the fee, download the confirmation slip and report at RVCE with your original papers. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write PGCET
Register on the KEA site and sit the MCA paper
2. Enter options
List the colleges you want in order on the KEA site
3. Pick a choice
After allotment, tell KEA whether you take the seat or wait for the next round
4. Pay and report
Pay the fee, download the slip and report at RVCE with original marks cards
RVCE MCA Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 40 and the Category-1 seat at rank 122 in round 1 of 2026. These are KEA's Rest of Karnataka closing ranks for PGCET. The General close was 41 in round 1 of 2025 and 51 after round 2, so later rounds give only a little room.
Category
Round 1, 2026
Round 2, 2025
General
40
51
Category-1
122
231
2A
88
93
2B
131
100
3A
67
67
3B
54
55
ST
69
375
General, Kalyana Karnataka
129
107
RVCE MCA Placements
The batch of 2022 to 2024 averaged INR 8.29 LPA, and 92 students got 132 offers. The highest offer was INR 25 LPA. The batch before it averaged INR 10 LPA with a top offer of INR 28 LPA. Banks and IT companies such as JP Morgan, HSBC, Accenture and Infosys hire from this course.
The biggest waiver is INR 68,560 over the course. It goes to SC and ST students whose family earns INR 2.50 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs a year. SC and ST students below INR 2.50 Lakhs, and Category-1 students below it, get INR 40,000 off. All three are for Karnataka students, and you must enter your income certificate number in the PGCET form.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Half fee waiver
SC or ST from Karnataka, family income INR 2.50 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs
INR 68,560 over the course
Government fee waiver
SC or ST from Karnataka, family income below INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 40,000 over the course
Category-1 fee waiver
Category-1 from Karnataka, family income below INR 2.50 Lakhs
INR 40,000 over the course
RVCE MCA Ranking
NIRF placed RVCE in the 101 to 150 group for engineering in 2025, after #99 in 2024. NAAC gave the college an A+ grade. NBA has accredited the MCA course up to 2025-26. NIRF ranks on data the college files every year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NIRF Engineering
2025
101 to 150
NIRF Engineering
2024
#99
NAAC
Current
A+
NBA, MCA course
2021-22 to 2025-26
Accredited
RVCE MCA Seats and Intake
The MCA intake is 120 seats. KEA fills 57 of them through PGCET in 2026: 52 Rest of Karnataka seats and 5 Kalyana Karnataka seats. RVCE fills its management seats on a PGCET rank or a KMAT score.
Quota
Seats
Total MCA intake
120
KEA seats, 2026
57
Rest of Karnataka, 2026
52
Kalyana Karnataka, 2026
5
KEA seats, 2025
60
RVCE MCA Hostel and Campus
The college bus costs INR 35,000 a year, and PG boys stay in the Sir M. Visvesvaraya block on the campus. PG girls stay at the Krishna Garden hostel in Pattanagere. All boarders eat at one common vegetarian mess. RVCE does not publish a PG hostel fee, so call the hostel office before you join.
Item
Detail
Boys
Sir M. Visvesvaraya block, on the campus
Girls
Krishna Garden hostel, Pattanagere
Mess
One common vegetarian mess
College bus
INR 35,000 a year
Bus from Krishna Garden
INR 6,000, as published
Should you pick MCA at RVCE?
This course suits students who want a software or bank tech job in Bengaluru and have a top PGCET rank.
Pick it if:
You want a tech job in a bank or an IT firm: JP Morgan, HSBC, Accenture and Infosys have hired MCA students from this course.
You have a General rank of 40 or better: round 1 of 2026 closed at 40, so freeze the seat if KEA offers it.
You want a course with a long record: the MCA department started in 1997 and was the first PG course at RVCE.
You want the fee back fast: the average pay of INR 8.29 LPA is much more than the full fee of INR 2.17 Lakhs.
Skip it if:
You expect the pay to rise every year: the average fell from INR 10 LPA to INR 8.29 LPA between the last two full batches.
You expect every student to get an offer: 132 offers went to 92 students, so a few strong students take more than one offer.
You need a girls' hostel on the main campus: PG girls stay at the Krishna Garden hostel in Pattanagere and take a bus to college.
Your family cannot pay a management fee: a management seat costs INR 4.50 Lakhs a year in tuition, so aim for a KEA seat through PGCET.
Counsellor's advice
If KEA gives you this seat in any round, freeze it and pay the fee on time. If your General rank is above 51, keep a safer college above this one in your options.
MCA Eligibility▾
Degree: A BCA or a B.E. in Computer Science, or a B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths in Class 12 or the degree.
Marks: 50% overall in all years of the degree. 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 students from Karnataka.
No rounding: KEA does not round 49.9% up to 50%. Check your exact marks first.
Exam needed: A PGCET (Karnataka's PG entrance test) rank for a KEA seat. PGCET or KMAT for a management seat.
Lateral entry: There is no lateral entry into the MCA course.
MCA Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA held the MCA paper on 14 Jun 2026. Your rank decides your seat.
Enter options: List colleges in order on the KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) site. KEA allots seats on rank.
Pick a choice: After allotment, choose to take the seat now or keep it and wait for the next round.
Pay the fee: Pay at the bank and download the confirmation slip, or you lose the seat.
Report at RVCE: Bring the KEA slip and all original marks cards to the admission desk.
MCA Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026, after one extension.
Over
22 Apr 2026
PGCET application fee, last date
Forms without the fee by 22 Apr 2026 were not counted.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET exam for MCA
The paper was moved here from 24 May 2026.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank list
Your rank card is what KEA reads for the seat.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Option entry on the KEA site
Options were locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
KEA put out the final round 1 list on this date.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Round 1 fee payment, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 12 Oct 2026.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check at RVCE
Choice 1 students reported with the slip and originals by 6 pm.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Options rearranged before round 2
You can change your option order till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 allotment
Expected once the Supreme Court rules on KEA's request.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Expected within a few days of the round 2 list.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The 2025 batch started classes on 3 Nov 2025.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration
Expected in the same month as 2026; the last date to apply is usually in April.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET exam for MCA
Expected in June, as in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank list
Expected about two months after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Option entry and round 1 allotment
Expected in September, as in 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 fee payment
Expected within a few days of the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check at RVCE
Expected right after the fee payment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Round 2 allotment
Expected about a month after round 1.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in November, as in 2025.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and the RVCE admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
RVCE MCA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year, at the 2025-26 fee for a PGCET seat. Turn on the toggle to add the college bus.
Tuition and university fee, paid at KEA
Per year × 2, INR 68,560 a year
INR 1.37 Lakhs
College fee and VTU registration, paid at RVCE
Per year × 2, INR 40,000 a year; INR 41,500 a year for a degree from outside Karnataka
INR 80,000
Add college bus
College bus
Per year × 2, INR 35,000 a year
INR 70,000
Total course fee
INR 2.17 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + college fee, bus not added
Total course fee
INR 2.87 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + college fee + college bus
Education loan EMI
INR 3,661
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
382%
average pay INR 8.29 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,841
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
289%
average pay INR 8.29 LPA vs the full fee
Source: RVCE PG admission and fee notice for 2025-26. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you MCA at RVCE?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use KEA's Rest of Karnataka closing ranks from round 1 of 2026 and round 2 of 2025.
Category
General, Rest of Karnataka
Up to 40: yes, you are in. Freeze the seat when KEA gives it.
41 to 51: almost there. The close moved between rounds and years, so keep RVCE high in your options.
Above 51: not this year. Keep a safer college in your options.
Category-1, Rest of Karnataka
Up to 122: yes, you are in. Freeze the seat when KEA gives it.
123 to 231: almost there. The close moved between rounds and years, so keep RVCE high in your options.
Above 231: not this year. Keep a safer college in your options.
2A, Rest of Karnataka
Up to 88: yes, you are in. Freeze the seat when KEA gives it.
89 to 93: almost there. The close moved between rounds and years, so keep RVCE high in your options.
Above 93: not this year. Keep a safer college in your options.
2B, Rest of Karnataka
Up to 100: yes, you are in. Freeze the seat when KEA gives it.
101 to 131: almost there. The close moved between rounds and years, so keep RVCE high in your options.
Above 131: not this year. Keep a safer college in your options.
ST, Rest of Karnataka
Up to 69: yes, you are in. Freeze the seat when KEA gives it.
70 to 375: almost there. The close moved between rounds and years, so keep RVCE high in your options.
Above 375: not this year. Keep a safer college in your options.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Kalyana Karnataka students have their own list: the General seat there closed at 129 in round 1 of 2026. Use the ranges above only if you do not hold the 371(J) certificate.
RVCE MCA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim on a KEA seat. Confirm the final amount with KEA and the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below names the category and income it needs.
Half fee waiver
INR 68,560
Karnataka Social Welfare Department, through KEA
KEA takes half of the fee you pay at KEA off your seat fee.
Who qualifies: SC or ST from Karnataka, family income INR 2.50 Lakhs to INR 10 LakhsApply by 20 Apr 2026, in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
Government fee waiver
INR 40,000
Karnataka Social Welfare Department, through KEA
KEA takes the government college fee off your seat fee.
Who qualifies: SC or ST from Karnataka, family income below INR 2.50 LakhsApply by 20 Apr 2026, in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
Category-1 fee waiver
INR 40,000
Karnataka Backward Classes Welfare Department, through KEA
KEA takes the government college fee off your seat fee.
Who qualifies: Category-1 from Karnataka, family income below INR 2.50 LakhsApply by 20 Apr 2026, in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.77 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 68,560
Your net course fee: INR 1.49 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.17 Lakhs
RVCE MCA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to RVCE. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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R V College of Engineering
Mysuru Road, Bengaluru
Compared with
BMS College of Engineering
Basavanagudi, Bengaluru
Compared with
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology
Mathikere, Bengaluru
Compared with
PES University
Ring Road, Bengaluru
Compared with
Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering
Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, PGCET seat
INR 2.17 Lakhs
tuition + college fee
INR 1.86 Lakhs
INR 31,000 less
INR 1.89 Lakhs
INR 28,000 less
Not published
Not published
Average paylatest full MCA batch
INR 8.29 LPA
batch of 2022 to 2024
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Closing rankPGCET General, round 1 2026
40
Round 1, 2026
128
88 places easier
238
198 places easier
372
332 places easier
499
459 places easier
Closing rankPGCET General, round 2 2025
51
Round 2, 2025
163
112 places easier
222
171 places easier
573
522 places easier
782
731 places easier
SeatsKEA MCA seats, 2026
57
KEA seats
57
Same seats
57
Same seats
167
110 more
57
Same seats
In short
BMSCE costs a little less and its closing rank is easier, but it publishes no MCA average pay. If your General rank is inside 40, take RVCE; if it is between 41 and 128, BMSCE is the seat to aim for.
In short
MSRIT has the same number of KEA seats and a lower fee, and it closed near rank 238. If you miss RVCE in round 1, list MSRIT right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
PES University has almost three times the KEA seats, so its close is much easier. If your rank is above 51, list PES University high, but ask for its MCA fee first because it is not published.
In short
DSCE has the same KEA seats and a much easier close, near rank 499. If RVCE allots you a seat in any round, take it; keep DSCE only as a backup lower in your options.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on RVCE MCA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the MCA at RVCE worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get a KEA seat. The full fee without the bus is INR 2.17 Lakhs and the batch of 2022 to 2024 averaged INR 8.29 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, check the EMI tile in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General seat closed at rank 40 in round 1 of 2026 and at 51 after round 2 in 2025, so the room is small. Keep RVCE first in your options with a safer college below it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after the MCA here?▾
Most students get software jobs with IT companies and the tech teams of banks. JP Morgan, HSBC, Texas Instruments, Accenture and Infosys have hired from this course. The batch of 2022 to 2024 averaged INR 8.29 LPA and the highest offer was INR 25 LPA. If you want research instead, the department also offers M.Sc by Research and Ph.D.
Who should not take the MCA at RVCE?▾
Skip it if your family cannot pay a management fee and your rank is well above the closing rank. A management seat costs INR 4.50 Lakhs a year in tuition alone. Also think again if you need a girls' hostel on the main campus, because PG girls stay at Krishna Garden in Pattanagere.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most students do, but not all. In the batch of 2022 to 2024, 92 students shared 132 offers, so some strong students took two offers. Start preparing for company tests from the first semester. Use the placement figures above to judge your own chances before you join.
Is the MCA better than an M.Tech at RVCE for me?▾
Pick the MCA if you have a BCA or a B.Sc and want a software job in two years. The M.Tech needs a B.E. or B.Tech, so most BCA and B.Sc students cannot choose it. If you already hold a B.E. in Computer Science, compare both courses on the RVCE site before you enter options.
Should I wait a year and write PGCET again?▾
Only if your rank is far from the cutoff range and you can study for a full year. The General close was 40 in 2026 and 41 in 2025, so the cutoff has stayed near the same number. If you clear it now, take the seat now instead of waiting.
Is the fee worth it if I take a management seat?▾
It depends on your plan to pay. A management seat costs INR 4.50 Lakhs a year in tuition, plus about INR 65,000 a year in college fees, which is far more than a KEA seat. The average pay of INR 8.29 LPA is the same for both seats, so try hard for a KEA seat first.
How do I get admission to the MCA at RVCE?▾
Write PGCET and enter RVCE in your option list on the KEA site. KEA allots the seat on your rank, and you then pay the fee and download the confirmation slip. Report at RVCE with the slip and your original marks cards by the last date, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the MCA course?▾
The full 2-year fee for a PGCET seat is INR 2.17 Lakhs without the college bus. With the bus it comes to INR 2.87 Lakhs. These are the 2025-26 figures, so check the new fee notice before you pay.
Can SC, ST or Category-1 students pay less?▾
Yes, if you are from Karnataka and enter your income certificate number in the PGCET form. SC and ST students with a family income of INR 2.50 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs save INR 68,560 over the course. Use the scholarship calculator above to see your amount.
Does RVCE have a hostel for MCA students?▾
Yes. PG boys stay in the Sir M. Visvesvaraya block on the campus, and PG girls stay at the Krishna Garden hostel in Pattanagere. RVCE does not publish a PG hostel fee, so call the hostel office before you join.
Admission to RV College of Engineering's MCA program is primarily through the Karnataka PGCET exam for local students, requiring a rank below 200. Non-Karnataka students typically apply through the management quota, possibly involving the KMAT exam, with a program cost of approximately Rs. 6 lakh. Admissions occur from June to August, involving counseling and fee payment. The MCA program, costing around Rs. 90,000 annually plus exam fees, is supported by over 22 faculty members, most being PhD holders, who provide practical learning experiences and aid in placements.
Students can choose from government quota fees of Rs. 50,000 to management quota fees of around Rs. 6 lakh, with additional costs for lab manuals and exams. RVCE is renowned for its placement success, with 92-95% of students receiving job offers from over 400 companies, including top MNCs. Salaries range from 5-8 LPA on average, with top offers reaching 25-30 LPA. Around 70-80% of students secure internships with stipends starting at 8,000-20,000 INR per month.
The college offers professional training and mock interviews to prepare students for recruitment. Scholarships, mainly from the government, are available based on merit, caste, and need, with amounts up to 72,000 INR. These are primarily for Karnataka residents, with limited options for others. The college provides financial support information, links to government schemes, and facilitates loans and zero balance accounts through an on-campus bank.
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