SAHE University MBA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The MBA at Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (SAHE University), Vijayawada is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered under the School of Management. With an approved intake of 60 seats, the programme is designed to develop future business leaders with strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills. The total programme fee is Rs. 2,60,000 (Rs. 10,000 one-time admission fee + Rs. 1,25,000 per year x 2 years), as per the official 2026-27 Prospectus. Admissions are based on SPCAT (Siddhartha Post-Graduate Common Admission Test) or AP ICET scores, along with group discussion and personal interview performance. The MBA at SAHE University is popular among students in the Vijayawada and Krishna district region for its affordable fee structure, strong industry connect with 100+ recruiters, and the university's growing reputation as a UGC-recognised Deemed-to-be University since 2024.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently ongoing. SPCAT Phase-I registration is open until April 28, 2026, with the exam on May 2, 2026. AP ICET 2026 was conducted on May 2, 2026, with results declared on May 16, 2026. Counselling for SPCAT Phase-I begins from May 10, 2026 onwards.

Key Points

• The MBA programme at SAHE University accepts both SPCAT (university's own entrance test) and AP ICET scores, giving candidates flexibility in the admission route. CAT/MAT/XAT scores are also considered.
• The School of Management offers a clear academic progression: BBA (UG) to MBA (PG) to Ph.D. in Management (Research), all within the same university.
• SAHE University has a strong placement record with 1,671 placements in 2024-25 across all programmes, with recruiters including TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture, Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, and Tech Mahindra.
• The highest package reported in 2024-25 was 52 LPA (Amazon), with other notable packages from PayPal (35 LPA), Adobe (46 LPA), and Morgan Stanley (34 LPA) - primarily for engineering students; MBA placement data is not separately published.
• Merit-based scholarships are available for up to 30% of the intake, with continuation subject to maintaining 75% attendance and 7.5 CGPA without backlogs.

SAHE MBA Fees

Fee Structure

• The above fee structure is as per the official SAHE University Prospectus 2026-27.
• The One-Time Admission Fee of Rs. 10,000 is non-refundable as per university policy.
• In case of cancellation of admission, the admission fee is non-refundable.
• Students must pay the full fee for the even semester before the last date prescribed for payment of the odd semester examination fee.
• Failure to pay the fee within the stipulated time will lead to removal of the candidate's name from the roll list.
• Hostel fees are charged separately and are not included in the above figures.
• The campus provides separate hostel facilities for male and female students with WiFi, computing, gym, and reading room.

SAHE MBA Admission 2026

SAHE University MBA Admission Schedule

AP ICET 2026 Exam Dates

• CAT/MAT/XAT candidates are also required to register through the SAHE online portal and will be called for counselling based on merit.
• Phase-II counselling will be conducted only to fill leftover seats from Phase-I.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation (3 or 4 years duration) or equivalent degree from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
• Valid SPCAT / AP ICET / CAT / MAT / XAT score is required.
• Admission is also based on group discussion and personal interview performance.

Admission Process

• Register online at https://admissions.siddhartha.edu.in/ for SPCAT or submit AP ICET / CAT / MAT / XAT scores.
• Appear for SPCAT examination (if not using AP ICET/CAT/MAT/XAT scores).
• Attend counselling as per the schedule announced on the university website.
• Participate in group discussion and personal interview at the time of counselling.
• Pay the admission fee and first-year tuition fee to confirm the seat.

SAHE MBA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship Details

• University merit scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis for up to 30% of the intake.
• Scholarship continuation in subsequent years requires maintaining a minimum of 75% attendance and 7.5 CGPA without any backlogs.
• All government scholarship applications must be submitted through the AP State scholarship portal within the prescribed deadlines each academic year.
• Candidates are advised to check the latest scholarship notifications on the university website at https://siddhartha.edu.in.

SAHE MBA Placement 2026

Placement Record