Is entrance exam required for BBA or BCA admission at City College Jayanagar?

No entrance exam is required for BBA or B.Com admission at City College Jayanagar Bangalore. Admission is directly merit-based on Class 12 marks. For BCA, candidates must have Mathematics or Computer Science in Class 12. No separate test is conducted.

What is the total intake for BCA at City College Jayanagar?

BCA at City College Jayanagar has a total intake of 60 seats. Given the multiple BCA specialisations offered (AI and ML, Cyber Security, AI Content Creation, AI and Data Science), candidates should apply early as seats fill quickly.

How is MBA admission done at City College Jayanagar?

MBA admission at City College Jayanagar is primarily through the Karnataka PGCET conducted by KEA. After results, candidates register on the KEA portal (kea.kar.nic.in) and fill City College as their preference during choice filling. Candidates with CAT, MAT, CMAT, or KMAT scores can also apply directly for management quota seats.

What was the Karnataka PGCET cutoff for MBA at City College Jayanagar?

Past Karnataka PGCET MBA cutoffs at City College Jayanagar have been around 17,200 rank. This is for reference from previous years. The actual 2026 cutoff will depend on the total number of PGCET candidates and seat availability this year.

What is the total MBA fee at City College Jayanagar Bangalore?

The total fee for the 2-year MBA programme at City College Jayanagar is approximately INR 3.30 lakhs. Contact the college for the confirmed 2026-27 fee breakup before applying.

When was the Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA held?

The Karnataka PGCET 2026 exam for MBA and MCA was held on June 14, 2026. Results were declared around July 8, 2026. KEA counselling is currently ongoing. Check kea.kar.nic.in for the updated counselling schedule.

What specialisations does BBA offer at City College Jayanagar?

City College Jayanagar offers BBA in Regular, Aviation, AI Marketing and Design, AI and Data Science, AI and ML, and Project Management specialisations. All BBA admissions are merit-based on Class 12 marks with no entrance exam required.

Does City College Jayanagar Bangalore offer any scholarship?

Yes. City College Jayanagar offers merit scholarships for students with 70% and above marks, plus special scholarships for defence personnels children, sports achievers (national and international level), SC and ST students, and Women Empowerment recipients. Contact the college for scholarship amounts and documentation requirements.

Is City College Jayanagar affiliated to Bangalore University?

Yes. City College Jayanagar is affiliated to Bangalore University and approved by AICTE, New Delhi. Degrees are awarded by Bangalore University. The college has over 23,000 enrolled students across UG and PG programmes.Ques.Can students apply if I have a gap year after 12th standard?Yes. Students with a gap year of up to 3 years are eligible to apply. Simply provide a declaration letter along with your application form.Ques.Are semester-wise or instalment payment options available?Yes. We offer semester-wise instalment plans to reduce the financial load on families. Our admissions counsellor will walk you through the available options during your counselling session.Ques. Is there a refund policy if I decide to withdraw after admission?If a student wishes to withdraw from a programme of study in which he / she is enrolled, the Institution is agreeable to follow the suggested 5 tier refund policy for tuition fee ( No other fee paid is refundable) as per the UGC guidelines. The fees guidelines are as follows-Percentage of Refund of Fees*Point of Time When Notice of Withdrawal of Admission is Received in the HEI100%15 days or more before the formally-notified last date of admission90%Less than 15 days before the formally-notified last date of admission80%15 days or less after the formally-notified last date of admission50%30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after the formally-notified last date of admission0%More than 30 days after the formally-notified last date of admission

Can students apply if I have a gap year after 12th standard?

Yes. Students with a gap year of up to 3 years are eligible to apply. Simply provide a declaration letter along with your application form.

Are semester-wise or instalment payment options available?

Yes. We offer semester-wise instalment plans to reduce the financial load on families. Our admissions counsellor will walk you through the available options during your counselling session.

Is there a refund policy if I decide to withdraw after admission?

If a student wishes to withdraw from a programme of study in which he / she is enrolled, the Institution is agreeable to follow the suggested 5 tier refund policy for tuition fee ( No other fee paid is refundable) as per the UGC guidelines. The fees guidelines are as follows-Percentage of Refund of Fees*Point of Time When Notice of Withdrawal of Admission is Received in the HEI100%15 days or more before the formally-notified last date of admission90%Less than 15 days before the formally-notified last date of admission80%15 days or less after the formally-notified last date of admission50%30 days or less, but more than 15 days, after the formally-notified last date of admission0%More than 30 days after the formally-notified last date of admission

City College Jayanagar Bangalore MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Udaypura, BangaloreEstd 2001 Bangalore University, Bangalore

3.2

(25 Reviews)

Total fees

INR 1.16 Lakhs

2 years, KEA seat, no hostel

Average pay

Not published

No MCA placement report yet

Cutoff

16,274

PGCET General, round 1 2026

KEA seats

77 Rest of Karnataka, 7 Kalyana Karnataka

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to seats and subjects 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost and what the toggle adds 07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About City College Jayanagar MCA

City College Jayanagar offers a two-year, full-time Master of Computer Applications in Bengaluru. Bangalore University gives the degree and AICTE approves the course. The MCA started in 2023-24, and AICTE approves 180 seats for 2026. KEA fills 84 of them through PGCET counselling under college code C418. The full fee for a KEA seat is INR 1.16 Lakhs over two years. In round 1 of 2026, the General seat closed at rank 16,274. The college has six MCA tracks, including AI and ML, cyber security and cloud, and AI and data science. It does not publish an MCA average pay in LPA or a placement rate yet.

City College MCA Fees

The total fee for a KEA seat is INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years. With the pay in parts plan it is INR 1.26 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 57,750 a year. KEA fixes this fee for every private college MCA seat, and you pay it when KEA asks. The Bangalore University fee is extra. The college site shows no hostel fee.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee, KEA seat	INR 1.16 Lakhs	INR 57,750 a year, 2 years
Pay in parts plan fee	INR 10,000	One time, only if you choose the plan
Bangalore University fee	Not published	Paid to the university
Total, KEA tuition only	INR 1.16 Lakhs	Full course
Total with the plan fee	INR 1.26 Lakhs	Full course

You can cancel your seat in writing within 14 days of enrolment. If you leave without telling the college, you may owe the full fee.

City College MCA Admission Dates

Round 1 seat fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. Round 2 option changes are open from 13 Oct to 15 Oct 2026, and classes are expected to start in Nov 2026. Every KEA step is online. If you miss a fee date, KEA cancels the seat, so check the KEA site after each round.

Event	Date	Status
PGCET registration, last date to apply	23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026	Over
PGCET MCA exam	14 Jun 2026	Over
PGCET result and rank	19 Aug 2026	Over
Round 1 option entry	11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 final allotment	21 Sep 2026	Over
Round 1 seat fee and reporting, last date	12 Oct 2026	Over
Round 2 option change	13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026	Confirmed
Round 2 allotment	Oct 2026	Tentative
Round 2 seat fee and reporting	Oct 2026	Tentative
Classes start	Nov 2026	Tentative

City College MCA Eligibility

You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or Category 1 from Karnataka. Your degree or Class 12 must include Mathematics. You also need a PGCET 2026 MCA rank for a KEA seat. If your marks are under the limit, you cannot take the seat, so check your final marksheet first.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Any bachelor's degree with 50% marks
Relaxed marks	45% for SC, ST and Category 1 students of Karnataka
Mathematics	At Class 12 or in the degree
Exam	A PGCET 2026 MCA rank
Reservation	Only for students of Karnataka origin

City College MCA Admission Process

KEA gives the seat through PGCET counselling: option entry, seat allotment, fee payment and reporting. You add City College, code C418, to your options. KEA then gives seats in rank order. After allotment you pay the fee online and download the confirmation slip. If you do not report at the college by the last date, you lose the seat.

Step	What you do
1. Write PGCET	Register on the KEA site and write the MCA paper
2. Enter options	Add City College, code C418, in the order you want
3. Pay the seat fee	Pay online and download the confirmation slip
4. Report at the college	Bring the KEA admission order and the fee receipt
5. Document check	Bring your degree marksheets, transfer certificate and Aadhaar

City College MCA Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 16,274 in round 1 of 2026, and the Category 1 seat at 19,900. These are KEA round 1 closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. In 2025 the General close was 12,463 in round 1 and 16,314 in round 2. So the round 1 close got easier this year.

Category	Closing rank	Round and year
General	16,274	Round 1, 2026
Category 1	19,900	Round 1, 2026
2A	20,373	Round 1, 2026
3A	16,902	Round 1, 2026
3B	19,558	Round 1, 2026
ST	18,432	Round 1, 2026
Kalyana Karnataka, General	20,497	Round 1, 2026
General	12,463	Round 1, 2025
General	16,314	Round 2, 2025

City College MCA Placements

The college does not publish the average pay or the placement rate for the MCA yet. The first batch joined in 2023-24, so few batches have finished. The training and placement cell holds interview practice and industry talks. Before you pay, ask the Admission Cell for the offer list of the last MCA batch.

Metric	Value
Average pay	Not published for the MCA
Placement rate	Not published for the MCA
Roles the college names	Software developer, data analyst, cloud support associate
Support	Training and placement cell, interview practice

City College MCA Scholarships

KEA fee exemptions take INR 40,000 to INR 57,750 off the course fee. The biggest is half the fee, for SC and ST students with a family income of INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs. The state government decides it, and you need an income certificate. The college also lists merit, sports and women's scholarships, but it does not publish their amounts.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
SC and ST fee exemption	SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course
SC and ST half fee exemption	SC or ST, family income INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs a year	INR 57,750 over the course
Category 1 fee exemption	Category 1, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year	INR 40,000 over the course
College merit scholarship	70% or more in your last exam	Not published

City College MCA Ranking

AICTE approves 180 MCA seats here for 2026. No NIRF rank and no NAAC grade is published for the college. AICTE checks the staff and labs every year before it approves the seats. So a rank is not the way to judge this MCA; the KEA closing rank is a better guide.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
AICTE	2026	Approved, 180 MCA seats
NIRF	2026	No rank published
NAAC	First cycle	No grade published on the college site

City College MCA Course Structure

Semester 1 covers programming, data structures and discrete mathematics, and semester 4 is the main project. Semester 2 adds operating systems, databases, networks and AI. In semester 3 you take three electives and do a mini project. The electives include machine learning, big data, cloud computing and network security.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Programming, discrete mathematics, data structures, object oriented programming
Semester 2	Operating systems, databases, networks, software engineering, AI
Semester 3	Research methodology, three electives and a mini project
Semester 4	The main project

City College MCA Seats and Intake

AICTE approves 180 MCA seats for 2026, and KEA fills 84 of them. Of the KEA seats, 77 are Rest of Karnataka seats and 7 are Kalyana Karnataka seats. The college fills the other seats on its own, and it does not publish that fee.

Quota	Seats
AICTE approved intake	180
KEA seats, Rest of Karnataka	77
KEA seats, Kalyana Karnataka	7
General merit KEA seats, Rest of Karnataka	38

Should you pick MCA at City College Jayanagar?

This course suits students who want a low fee MCA seat in Bengaluru through PGCET and can check the placement record on their own.

Pick it if:

You missed a better college in round 1: in 2025 the General close here moved from 12,463 in round 1 to 16,314 in round 2.

You want to pick a track: the college has six MCA tracks, such as AI and ML, cyber security and cloud, and AI and data science.

You want to study inside Bengaluru: the campus is in Jayanagar 7th Block, so you can travel daily from most of south Bengaluru.

Your family pays from savings: a KEA seat here costs INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years, the tuition KEA fixes for all private MCA seats.

Skip it if:

You want a big MCA alumni group: the course started in 2023-24, so few batches have finished and few MCA alumni can help you find jobs.

You need proof of jobs before you join: the college publishes no MCA pay or placement rate, so ask for the last batch's offer list.

You may change your mind after joining: you can cancel in writing within 14 days of enrolment, and after that you may owe the full fee.

You want to pay in small parts: the college has a pay in parts plan, but it charges INR 10,000 that you do not get back.

Counsellor's advice

If round 1 gives you this seat and no better college is likely, take it and pay on time. If your rank missed the round 1 close, keep this college in your round 2 options.

MCA Eligibility▾

Degree marks: Any bachelor's degree with 50% marks. 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 students of Karnataka.

Mathematics: You must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 or in your degree.

Exam needed: A PGCET (Karnataka's PG entrance test) MCA rank for a KEA seat.

Reservation: Category seats are only for students of Karnataka origin.

Kalyana Karnataka quota: Some seats are kept for students from the Kalyana Karnataka region.

MCA Admission Process▾

Write PGCET: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) holds the MCA paper once a year.

Enter options: List City College, code C418, in your KEA options in the order you want.

Take the allotment: KEA gives seats in rank order, round by round.

Pay the seat fee: Pay online by the last date and download the confirmation slip, or you lose the seat.

Report at the college: Bring the admission order, the fee receipt and your original marksheets.

MCA Admission Dates 2026

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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.

2026 Session2027 Session

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, with the fee due by 22 Apr 2026.

Over

14 Jun 2026

PGCET MCA exam

The MCA paper was from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

Over

19 Aug 2026

PGCET result and rank

Your rank decides which KEA seat you can get.

Over

11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026

Round 1 option entry

Options were locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.

Over

21 Sep 2026

Round 1 final allotment

KEA published the round 1 seats after 4 pm.

Over

12 Oct 2026

Round 1 seat fee and reporting, last date

You lost the seat if you did not pay and report by 12 Oct 2026.

Confirmed

13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Round 2 option change

You can reorder or delete options till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.

Tentative

Oct 2026

Round 2 allotment

KEA has not fixed the date yet.

Tentative

Oct 2026

Round 2 seat fee and reporting

Pay and report by the date KEA gives, or you lose the seat.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Classes start

The 2025 batch began with an inaugural day on 18 Nov 2025.

Tentative

Apr 2027

PGCET registration

Expected to open in Mar 2027; the last date to apply is usually in Apr.

Tentative

Jun 2027

PGCET MCA exam

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Aug 2027

PGCET result and rank

Expected about two months after the exam.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Round 1 option entry and allotment

Expected in the same month as this year.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Round 1 seat fee and reporting

Expected soon after the round 1 result.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Round 2 allotment

Expected after round 1 reporting.

Tentative

Nov 2027

Classes start

Expected in the same month as this year.

Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and the City College calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.

City College Jayanagar MCA Fees 2026

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This is the full 2-year cost of a KEA seat, not one year. The university fee is extra; the toggle adds the pay in parts plan fee.

Tuition fee, KEA seat

Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year

INR 1.16 Lakhs

Add pay in parts plan fee

Pay in parts plan fee

One time, only if you choose the plan, not returned

INR 10,000

Total course fee

INR 1.16 Lakhs

2 years · KEA tuition fee, university fee not added

Total course fee

INR 1.26 Lakhs

2 years · KEA tuition fee + pay in parts plan fee

Education loan EMI

INR 1,947

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 4,812

The total over 24 months of study

Education loan EMI

INR 2,116

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per month

INR 5,229

The total over 24 months of study

Source: KEA PGCET 2026 fee notice and the City College fee policy. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you MCA at City College Jayanagar?

Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use KEA's 2026 round 1 closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats.

City College Jayanagar MCA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see the KEA fee exemption you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

City College Jayanagar MCA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to City College Jayanagar. The cream box marks the better number in each row: an easier closing rank and more seats.

Compare with

Admin Mgmt CollegeSeshadripuramT John ITBrindavan CE

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City College Jayanagar

Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Compared with

Administrative Management College

Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru

Compared with

Seshadripuram College

Seshadripuram, Bengaluru

Compared with

T John Institute of Technology

Gottigere, Bengaluru

Compared with

Brindavan College of Engineering

Yelahanka, Bengaluru

General closePGCET round 1, 2026

16,274

Rest of Karnataka

12,875

3,399 places tougher

11,576

4,698 places tougher

13,886

2,388 places tougher

15,028

1,246 places tougher

Category 1 closePGCET round 1, 2026

19,900

Rest of Karnataka

16,422

3,478 places tougher

13,952

5,948 places tougher

20,010

110 places easier

18,360

1,540 places tougher

3A closePGCET round 1, 2026

16,902

Rest of Karnataka

14,161

2,741 places tougher

13,619

3,283 places tougher

14,718

2,184 places tougher

17,301

399 places easier

Kalyana Karnataka closeGeneral, round 1, 2026

20,497

General merit

15,691

4,806 places tougher

18,401

2,096 places tougher

14,582

5,915 places tougher

15,910

4,587 places tougher

Final General closePGCET round 2, 2025

16,314

Rest of Karnataka

17,134

820 places easier

17,003

689 places easier

13,886

2,428 places tougher

15,196

1,118 places tougher

KEA seats2026 seat matrix

77 plus 7

Same

27 fewer

56 fewer

41 fewer

In short

Administrative Management College closed tougher in round 1, but its 2025 final close was easier. If your rank clears both in round 1, choose by travel; if it clears only City College Jayanagar, take this seat.

In short

Seshadripuram College was harder to get in round 1 in every category shown here. If it gives you a seat, compare the two on travel and tracks; if not, keep City College Jayanagar in your round 2 options.

In short

T John Institute of Technology has far fewer KEA seats and closed tougher for General seats. If your rank is 13,886 or better, list both; if it is 13,887 to 16,274, City College Jayanagar is the one in reach.

In short

Brindavan College of Engineering closed a little tougher for General seats and has about half the KEA seats. If you live in north Bengaluru and your rank clears it, list it first; if not, City College Jayanagar is easier to get.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on City College Jayanagar MCA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is the MCA at City College Jayanagar worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you get a KEA seat. The full KEA tuition is INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years, which is the lowest fee a private college MCA seat can carry. But the college publishes no MCA average pay yet, so ask the Admission Cell for the last batch's offer list before you pay.

What job can I get after this MCA?▾

Most MCA students aim for software developer, data analyst or cloud support jobs, and the college names these roles. It does not publish a placement rate or an average pay for the MCA yet. Pick a track that matches the job you want, and build two or three projects before your final semester.

Should I take this seat if my rank is just inside the round 1 close?▾

Yes, if no better college is likely for you. The General seat closed at 16,274 in round 1 of 2026, so a rank just inside it got a seat. Pay the fee by the KEA date, because a missed date cancels the seat.

Should I wait for round 2 if round 1 did not give me this college?▾

Yes, keep it in your round 2 options. In 2025 the General close moved from 12,463 in round 1 to 16,314 in round 2, because some students did not join. Check the rank checker above for your own category before you decide.

Who should not take the MCA here?▾

Skip it if you need a proven placement record before you join. The MCA started in 2023-24, so few batches have finished, and the college publishes no MCA pay figure. If strong placement data matters most to you, keep a college that publishes it above this one.

Is this MCA good for higher studies or research?▾

It can be, if you plan for it early. Semester 3 has research methodology and a mini project, and semester 4 is a full main project. Choose a project topic you can turn into a paper, and talk to your guide about it in semester 3.

Which MCA track should I pick at City College Jayanagar?▾

Pick the track that matches the job you want. The college has six tracks, such as AI and ML, cyber security and cloud, and AI and data science. If you are not sure, the regular MCA keeps your options open, so ask the Admission Cell which tracks are open this year.

Is the batch too big to get good attention?▾

It can be big, so plan for it. AICTE approves 180 MCA seats here, and KEA fills 84 of them. In a big batch, students who build projects and ask for help early do better, so join the placement cell's training from the first semester.

How do I get a KEA seat at City College Jayanagar?▾

Write PGCET, then enter City College, code C418, in your KEA options. KEA gives seats in rank order, round by round. When you get the seat, pay the fee online, download the confirmation slip and report at the college with your documents by the last date.

What is the full fee for the MCA?▾

The full KEA tuition is INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years, at INR 57,750 a year. The Bangalore University fee is extra, and the college does not publish it. If you choose the pay in parts plan, the total comes to INR 1.26 Lakhs.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes, but it costs extra. The college has a pay in parts plan for students who cannot pay at once. It charges INR 10,000 for the plan, and you do not get that back. Ask for the plan in writing before the semester starts.

Can I get a fee waiver as an SC, ST or Category 1 student?▾

Yes, if you are from Karnataka and your family income fits the rule. SC and ST students below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year and Category 1 students below INR 2.5 Lakhs get INR 40,000 off. SC and ST students with INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs get half the fee off. Use the scholarship calculator above to check.

Can I cancel the seat after joining?▾

Yes, but only within a short time. You can cancel in writing within 14 days of enrolment. If you leave without telling the college, you may owe the full fee, so write to the college the day you decide.

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