Entrepreneurship colleges in India

Yes, there are approximately 640+ Entrepreneurship colleges in India where students can study. Of these, 420+ are privately owned, 60+ are government-run, and 2 are public-private. Admission to the best Entrepreneurship colleges in India is based on the scores of entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH CET, etc.

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Particulars	Details
Number of Entrepreneurship Colleges in India	640+ colleges
Annual Fees	Free: 5 colleges Less than INR 1 Lakh: 130+ colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 90+ colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 65+ colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 70+ colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 180+ colleges
Top  Entrepreneurship Colleges in India	Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, XLRI Xavier School of Management, IIM Indore, IIM Lucknow, Jamia Millia Islamia, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH CET, TANCET, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

An Entrepreneurship degree from colleges in India can be quite beneficial for students who wish to pursue a career in the business and management field. They will gain various skills and knowledge about the theoretical aspects of setting up, managing, and expanding a business venture.

The table below can also help students evaluate the ROI, or the Return on Investment, of pursuing an Entrepreneurship course from Indian colleges:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Courses	INR 6.93 Lakh-17.2 Lakh	INR 26.04 LPA
BITS School of Management (BITSoM) Courses	INR 24.5 Lakh	INR 23 LPA
IIM Nagpur Courses	INR 9.3 Lakh-20.7 Lakh	INR 16 LPA
IMT Ghaziabad Courses	INR 20.8 Lakh	INR 15 LPA
International Management Institute Courses	INR 14 Lakh	INR 12.48 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The table below provides the average salary figures of various best Entrepreneurship colleges in India. Students can also check the top recruiting companies at the top Entrepreneurship colleges in India.

College Name	Average Placement Salary	Top Recruiters
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Placements	INR 26.04 LPA	GAIL (Gas Authority of India Ltd), Genpact, KPMG, Ernst & Young, L&T Infotech, etc.
BITS School of Management (BITSoM) Placements	INR 23 LPA	McKinsey & Co., Bain & Co., Kearney, Arthur D Little, Praxis Consulting, EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, etc.
IIM Nagpur Placements	INR 16 LPA	TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture, L&T Infotech, etc.
IMT Ghaziabad Placements	INR 15 LPA	Accenture, Adani Group, Asian Paints, Amazon, Bajaj, Cognizant, Deloitte, etc.
International Management Institute Placements	INR 12.48 LPA	Ernst & Young, Gartner, Grant Thornton, Deloitte, KPMG, Wipro, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

KSOU offers courses on the basis of valid merit results. Candidates must apply for admission, online and qualify the minimum eligibility criteria. For admission to UG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 and for admission to PG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in graduation.

Apart from this, depending on the course opted for, candidates must appear for the accepted entrance exam. After qualifying the selection criteria, candidates will be shortlisted. For final admission, candidates must pay the course fees for seat confirmation and complete the remaining process, as per the University guidelines.

Most Entrepreneurship colleges in India will admit students based on their scores in Class 12 if they have passed from a recognised board. However, colleges may also grant admission based on the scores in entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH CET, etc.

The details about the CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MAH CET, etc., entrance exams are mentioned below:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
ATMA	June Nov 2025 (Tentative)	CAT Schedule	CAT Syllabus
MAT	May 31/June 8	MAT Schedule	CAT3 Syllabus
CAT3 2026 (Tentative)	ATMA Schedule	XAT Syllabus
CAT3 2026 (Tentative)	CMAT Schedule	CAT35 Syllabus
ATMA	June 1, 2025	ATMA Schedule	ATMA Syllabus
MAH CET	April 2026 (Tentative)	MAH CET Schedule	CAT0 CET Syllabus
CAT7 March, 2025 (Over)	CAT35 Schedule	CAT7 Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Some of the best Entrepreneurship colleges in India include colleges like Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, XLRI Xavier School of Management, IIM Indore, IIM Lucknow, Jamia Millia Islamia, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, etc.

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Entrepreneurship courses at the top colleges in India vary from college to college and depending on the course level at which it is being pursued. The general eligibility criteria are mentioned below for the reference of students.

UG Courses:

• To be considered eligible for UG courses at the Entrepreneurship colleges in India, aspirants should have cleared class 12 with a minimum score of at least 50-55% aggregate.

PG Courses:

• For admission to PG-level Entrepreneurship courses, aspirants are required to clear graduation in a relevant field with at least a 45-50% score.

Certificate/Diploma Courses:

• Aspirants are required to complete their Class 12 from a recognised board in India.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

During the Application Process of BBA Entrepreneurship, You'll need all the basic docs like your-

• Class 12 mark sheet
• Birth certificate
• Photo ID proof like Adhaar, Passport, PAN, etc.
• Passport-sized photos
• Domicile
• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)

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BBA in Entrepreneurship

Shri Vishwakarma Skill University offers different courses at different educational levels.

It includes Bachelor and Master programs such as B.Tech, B.Voc, MBA, M.Tech, and M.E., etc.

The university also provides Diploma programs and certificate courses such as Loss Prevention Associate and Housekeeping Associate for skill development.

Some of the top Entrepreneurship colleges in India that are privately owned are listed below. The average fees at these colleges are mentioned as well.

College Name	Average Fees
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management Admission	INR 6.93 Lakh- 17.2 Lakh
S.P. Xavier School of Management Admission	INR 15 Lakh
S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research Admission	INR 95,000
Chandigarh University Admission	INR 6.16 Lakh- 6.28 Lakh
Great Lakes Institute of Management Admission	INR 11.5 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Some of the top Entrepreneurship colleges in India that are government-run are listed below. The average fees at these colleges are mentioned as well.

College Name	Average Fees
IIM Indore Admission	INR 4.37 Lakh
4 Lucknow Admission	INR 7.6 Lakh
Jamia Millia Islamia Admission	INR 40,600-1.3 Lakh
IIM - Tata Institute of Social Sciences Admission	INR 68,000
IIM Nagpur Admission	INR 9.3 Lakh-20.7 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Some of the most essential entrepreneurship skills to have if you want to pursue Entrepreneurship Courses wheather a BBA in Entrepreneurship or MBA i Entreprensurship, are listed below -

• Business acumen
• Strategic business communication 
• Marketing 
• Networking
• Collaborating
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Innovation

Check the table below to know the section wise difficulty level of the three exams:

Section	IPMAT Indore	IPMAT Rohtak	JIPMAT
Quantitative Aptitude	Very Difficult	Moderate	Easy
Verbal Ability	Moderate	Easy	Easy
Logical Reasoning/Data Interpretation	-	Moderate	Moderate

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management is worth joining. The college is ranked one by the Best Private B Schools in Maharashtra by Outlook for 2023. The accepted entrance exam is SNAP. Candidates must check the SNAP syllabus, SNAP question paper, and study the SNAP books to pass the entrance exam. After passing the SNAP exam, candidates must pass the selection process. 

The CUET UG registration window has been extended and will be closed soon, so the Candidates are advised to fill the registration form before the last date and who have registered for the exam are eligible to appear for the exam from May 11 to May 31, 2026.

Hope this helps!!!

You can be a CEO after your MBA in Entrepreneurship. However,  experience, leadership skills, networking, and timing are some skills required to fit in the position, meanwhile, an MBA in Entrepreneurship will help lead you to the right path. 

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MBA in Entrepreneurship Career

Yes you can. Many schools offer part-time MBA programs in Entrepreneurship. Some of the benefits of pursuing an MBA in Entrepreneurship in a part-time mode are the flexibility, cost-efficiency, networking opportunities, etc.

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MBA in Entrepreneurship

Absolutely! BBA in Entrepreneurship is one of the best courses for next-gen family business owners. You will get to learn how to Innovate traditional models, Bring tech & digital solutions into the business, Handle business finance smartly, Deal with vendors, customers and scaling. It also teaches how to Build succession plans and new brands. Some colleges even offer special electives on family business management so you can grow your legacy with confidence.

According to the latest report 2026, PGDM students accepted 576 domestic offers and 2 international offers in 2026. The placement percentage data is not released as of now. Earlier, during the placement drive 2024, 100% PGDM BM and HRM students were placed. 

For PGDM GM, 98% students were placed during the placement drive 2025.

IIT BHU was just another engineering college within a university. By an ACT of Parliament, IT-BHU changed its affiliation to IIT (BHU) Varanasi on June 29, 2012. The Institute immediately created procedures and practises in accordance with IIT standards after becoming an IIT. IIT BHU was placed 13 among all Engineering colleges across the country in the NIRF Rankings 2022, making it one of the most sought-after engineering options.

In the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme, a student gets his/her tuition fee waived as per the following criteria.

Full Tuition Fee Waiver– Offered to the most economically backward students having a family income of less than INR 1 LPA during the previous financial year or current assessment year.

2/3 Tuition Fee Waiver– Offered to economically backward students having a family income in the range of INR 1 LPA to INR 5 LPA during the previous financial year or current assessment year

The Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme is available only for the normal duration of the programme. For dual degree programmes, it is available only up to the 4th year.

JNU offers scholarships in the form of financial assistance to all the meritorious and deserving candidates. Some of the scholarships offered at JNU are as follows:

JNU Scholarships
Merit-cum-means Scholarship	Ford Foundation Scholarship	Four G Parthasarathi Endowment Fellowship
Dr Sheila Zurbrigg Fellowship	Tendulkar Scholarship	Prof. Nurul Hasan Scholarship

SP Jain (SPJIMR) is known for its PGDM programme. S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research is approved by the AICTE and accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), UK, NBA, and AACSB International. The institute offers quality education by the professioanl experts. The the highest international and domestic packages offered during SPJIMR PGDM placements 2023 stood at INR 77.88 LPA and INR 67.50 LPA, respectively. 

Yes, Aligarh Muslim University admission to most of the courses is based on CUET scores. Admission to AMU undergraduate courses including  BSc (Hons.) Community Science, BA (Hons/Research), BVoc in Production Technology, Polymer and Coating Technology and Fashion Design & Garment Technology and BSc (Hons/Research) is completely based on valid Central University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) scores. From the academic session 2022, all the central universities along with a few state-deemed universities and private universities started accepting CUET scores for admission to their UG and PG courses. 

Yes, Chandigarh University campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Punjab. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

The accepted entrance exams at IIM Nagpur are CAT and others. The modes of IIM Nagpur course admissions are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on merit and entrance exam scores. The accepted entrance exams are CAT,  UGC NET, and others. Candidates must follow the correct application process to not miss a chance of getting admission to this college. First, visit the official website and register for the entrance exam. Take part in the college selection process. Wait for the admission call. Then report at the selected and allotted college. 

IMT Ghaziabad offers PGDM course to students at PG level. It is offered for 2 years in several specialisations. To be eligible for PGDM at IMT Ghaziabad, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria of the course. Further, candidates seeking admission to the PGDM programme must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate.

IIM Visakhapatnam offers admission to Management programmes on the basis of valid CAT scores. However, IIM Vishakhapatnam does not release in the public domain the CAT cutoffs and the cut off is exclusively accessible via account login of the candidates who have given this exam. For cut off details, please visit the official website or click here .

Great Lakes Chennai is a popular option for students seeking to pursue MBA. Great Lakes Chennai has been receiving outstanding NIRF rankings and acknowledgments from other major ranking bodies of India as well. 

• Rankings: Great Lakes, Chennai has achieved an impressive position in the latest rankings. Great Lakes Chennai is ranked 34th under the Management category by NIRF 2024. The college is also ranked 151+ by the QS World University Rankings - Masters In Management category 2024. 
• Accreditation: The institute has achieved recognition from prestigious international accreditation like AMBA and SAQS, in addition to national accreditation from NBA and AICTE.