MBA cost in Karnataka: does the route matter?

Because the seat type matters more than the college.

A government-quota seat obtained through Karnataka PGCET costs a fraction of a management-quota seat at the same institution. KMAT-based admissions to private colleges sit in the middle. CAT-based admissions to the top institutions carry the highest fees but also the strongest placement outcomes.

When comparing colleges, always ask which quota a quoted fee refers to, and factor in hostel and other charges. Compare total cost against realistic placement outcomes for that specific college and quota, not the headline highest package.