Updated on Feb 21, 2025 06:29 IST

MBA is a professional PG degree that offers great career opportunities across various industries. It is one degree that plays an important role in your growth and development and enables you to transform into a complete professional with all the required skill sets.

An MBA career opens a wide variety of opportunities across different sectors which include management, finance, marketing, and operations, allowing freshers to excel in various sectors like finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and consulting. The field requires analytical skills attention to detail and a deep understanding of financial principles and markets.

An MBA graduate’s starting salary can range from INR 2.7 to INR 8 lakh per year. Students with experience are appointed to higher roles like associates and assistant managers and might experience considerable income increases in the industry. 

The top recruiters of MBA courses are KPMG, TCS, Wipro, Deloitte, Amazon, Infosys, Microsoft, etc.

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Top MBA Career Profiles and Salary

According to AIMS, banking, finance, consulting, marketing, manufacturing and technology are some of the fields that are craving for MBA graduates. Here is a list of some of the most in demand jobs -

Job Profiles Description Average Salary
Business Analyst Works within an organization to analyze, understand and document the business processes and systems.  INR 3 - 17 LPA
Investment Banker Specializes in providing financial advisory services and raising capital.  INR 2 - 50 LPA
Chief Financial Officer Responsible for managing an organization's financial actions, strategies and operations.  INR 12 - 90 LPA
Product Manager Responsible for overseeing the development, strategy and success of a product throughout its lifecycle.  INR 5.6 - 38 LPA
Management Consulting Involves providing advisory services to organizations to improve their performance, solve problems and achieve their goals.  INR 7 - 42.8 LPA
Asset Manager Manages investments and assets on behalf of clients, which can include individuals, institutions or corporations.  INR 3 - 14 LPA
HR Manager Oversees the human resources department within an organization.  INR 2.9 - 19 LPA
Project Manager Responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects within an organization. INR 4.2 - 30 LPA
Sales Manager Leads and manages a team of sales representatives or a sales department within an organization. INR 2.2 - 16 LPA
Marketing Manager Responsible for planning and executing marketing strategies and campaigns. INR 2.4 - 25 LPA
Operations Manager Oversees and manages the everyday operations and processes.  INR 3 - 21 LPA

Note - The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

MBA Scope In India: Jobs and Further Education

The advantage of doing MBA is that you can chose from various specializations. Students can find employment in so many industries because of this vast ocean of options. Some of the sectors where MBA graduates are constantly in demand are -

Sectors

Retail and Corporate Sector Banking and Financial Institutions
Media Sector Hospitality Sector
Education sector Management Consulting
Manufacturing sector Entrepreneurship
Information Technology -

Note - This info is taken from different sources and may vary.

Average Salary Based On MBA Specializations

Choosing the best MBA specialization significantly affects your life and career in the long run. But, the salary of any professional depends on the skills, interest in earning, and other considerable factors. Here is a list of the top-paying specializations of MBA in India:

MBA Specializations

Average Salary

MBA Finance

INR 7.2 LPA

MBA Business Analytics

INR 5.5 LPA

MBA Marketing

INR 7.7 LPA

MBA Operations Management

INR 8.7 LPA

MBA Management Consultant

INR 11.6 LPA

MBA International Business

INR 8.2 LPA

MBA Human Resources Management

INR 6.3 LPA

MBA Information Technology

INR 12 LPA

MBA Entrepreneurship

INR 5 LPA

MBA Data Analytics

INR 4.3 LPA

Top Recruiters For MBA Students

MBA graduates are in high demand in every sector. As a company grows, the need for a professional arises and there is more and more demand for MBA graduates. Some of the top multinational companies that recruit MBA graduates are:

Top Recruiters

Amazon

Aditya Birla Group Mckinsey & Co.
Boston Consulting Group Goldman Sachs Asian Paints
Google Flipkart Microsoft
ITC Hindustan Unilever Bain & Co.
JP Morgan Chase & Co. Wipro Coca- Cola Company

Top MBA Colleges for Placements

The popularity of an MBA as a preferred post-graduate degree is unprecedented. However, the choice of college marks the stepping stone towards a good career in the future. Given below is a list of some of the top IIMs with Median Salary offered in 2024- 25:

MBA College

Median Salary 

IIM Bangalore

INR 32.5 LPA

IIM Lucknow

INR 30 LPA

IIM Shillong

INR 26.09 LPA

IIM Raipur

INR 20 LPA

IIM Rohtak

INR 17.5 LPA

IIM Ranchi

INR 16.88 - 18.22 LPA

IIM Kozhikode

INR 25 - 27 LPA

IIM Calcutta

INR 31.05 - 33.67 LPA

IIM Indore

INR 22.2 - 27.2 LPA

IIM Ahmedabad

INR 20 - 31.5 LPA

Note - This info is taken from different sources and may vary.

Here is a list of some of the Best private B-schools with Median Salary offered by them:

Private Colleges

Average CTC 

MDI Gurgaon

INR 25.58 LPA

SIBM Pune

INR 24 LPA

NMIMS Mumbai

INR 19.2 LPA

Great Lakes Institute of Management

INR 11.4 LPA

Christ University

INR 7.97 LPA

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

INR 6.15 - 7.25 LPA

Goa Institute of Management

INR 13 - 15 LPA

XLRI Jamshedpur

INR 27.5 - 30 LPA

IMT Ghaziabad

INR 14 - 22.5 LPA

SPJIMR Mumbai

INR 2.89 - 32 LPA

Note - This info is taken from the official website/media reports/NIRF website and may vary.

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  • Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India

Following are the most popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India. Learn more about these MBA (Masters of Business Administration) colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
2 Courses
27.5 L
20.05 - 34.53 LPA

#1 NIRF

2 Courses
26 L
32.61 LPA

#2 NIRF

14 L - 22.5 L
24.76 - 27.5 LPA

#3 NIRF

2 Courses
12 L
15.59 LPA

#4 NIRF

12.6 L
31 LPA

#5 NIRF

2 Courses
19.2 L - 26.2 L
26.04 LPA

#11 NIRF

Popular Private MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India

1.35 L - 6 L
4.3

#235 Business Today

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9.85 L - 10.85 L
4.3

MBA/PGDM Applications open till Feb 14, 2026. Apply Now

9 Courses
9.25 L - 10.75 L
4.6

#97 Business Today

MBA/PGDM Applications open till Feb 18, 2026. Apply Now

3 Courses
13.75 L
9.5 LPA

#86 NIRF

Only B-School to get AICTE Award Thrice in a row. Highest Package 16.1L,Avg Package 6.5L
13.5 L - 24 L
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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for MBA (Masters of Business Administration). Students interested in pursuing a career on MBA (Masters of Business Administration), generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

24 Dec ' 25

CAT 2025 result announcement

8 Dec ' 25 - 10 Dec ' 25

CAT 2025 answer key challenge

14 Feb ' 26 - 22 Feb ' 26

IBSAT 2025 Selection Process

30 Dec ' 25

IBSAT 2025 Result

31 Jan ' 26 - 2 Feb ' 26

CMAT 2026 exam answer key objection

25 Jan ' 26

CMAT 2026 exam

23 Feb ' 26

MAT Feb 2026 PBT Registration last date

26 Feb ' 26

MAT Feb 2026 PBT admit card

Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Specializations

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Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for MBA (Masters of Business Administration) based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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Yes, MBA and PGDM programs at PIBM are more outcome-driven than syllabus-driven.

The focus is on practical learning, live projects, internships, and placement readiness, ensuring that students develop real-world skills and industry applicability alongside theoretical knowledge.

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Students are required to answer the following topics within prescribed word limit to be able to secure a seat at LBS-

  • Post MBA goals and how your prior experience as well studying at LBS contribute to your goals? (500 words)
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The VTU MBA cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various affiliated colleges for the Gender-Neutral candidates under the All India quota. 

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You will need a student visa or UK immigration permission that permits study. A visitor visa won't work and for Skilled Worker visa you will need your employer's consent to study full time. This applies for the following LBS programs-

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The total seat intake for the MBA programme ITS - Institute of Technology & Science is around 240. The seat intake may change over time, hence keep visiting the official website for updated details. 

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How the Faculty–Student Ratio Affects Mentorship at GIBS (Point Wise)

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The following data represents the latest GIBS placement figures for the 2025 cohort:

the highest CTC: ₹16.15 LPA

Average CTC: ₹8.2 LPA

Placement Rate: Nearly 100% (as reported in the 2025 Placements Report)

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GIBS Bangalore – Placement Highlights (PGDM 2025 batch)

the highest salary: Approximately ₹16.15 LPA

Average salary: Approximately ₹7.4 LPA

Placement Ratio: Batch was placed at 100%

Context:

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an MBA almost always wins the salary war, but there is a massive condition applied. A decent MBA graduate (even from a Tier-2 college) typically starts at ₹6–10 LPA because they are hired for revenue-generating roles like Sales, Marketing, or Strategy, whereas an M.Com graduate usually starts at ₹3–

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Students who want to take admission to BITS Dubai MBA. Those students who have studied BTech or BE, a tuition fee of scholarship is offered. Students who have obtained 75% or above in the aggregate are given a merit scholarship of 20% of the first semester tuition fees. A hostel fee concession of 25

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The median package recorded during Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research MBA placements 2023 and past two years is mentioned below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics 2021

MBA Placement Statistics 2022

MBA Placement Statistics 2023

Median package

INR 2.1 LPA

INR 5.7 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA

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According to Chhatrapati Shahu Institute of Business Education and Research Management NIRF report 2024, the placement highlights in past three years are mentioned below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics 2021

MBA Placement Statistics 2022

MBA Placement Statistics 2023

Median package

INR 2.1 LPA

INR 5.7 LPA

INR 3.5 LPA

Number of graduating students

210

186

264

Students placed

50

10

50

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Guru Nanank University is yet to release its course wise placement highlights for 2025. However, the overall statistics are provided in the data tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2025)

Students Placed

1500+

the highest Package

INR 30 LPA

Average Package

INR 4.5 LPA

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Asian Business School Noida is good for MBA/PGDM. MBA/PGDM students are placed in top companies at top positions such as  KPMG, Asian Paints, ITC, Colgate, Wipro, HCL,  and others. Asian Business School Noida infrastructure is quite good. 

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Heidelberg University USA is among the top choice of international students to pursue MBA in the USA. The university offers various programs at UG and PG levels for its international students. Heidelberg University USA offers MBA for the duration of 1 year. Heidelberg University USA MBA first year t

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The hostel rooms and study spaces at GIBS Bangalore's new campus are designed to be comfortable and student-friendly. The rooms are spacious, well-ventilated, and equipped with basic amenities like comfortable beds, study tables, and Wi-Fi to make sure students have a pleasant stay and can focus on

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At GIBS Bangalore, students are given opportunities to do internships in various fields to gain practical experience. The placement cell plays a big role in helping students find these internships by connecting with companies. They assist with things like preparing for interviews and making sure eve

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Internships are critical for a student's final placement, and are the main pathway to receiving job Offers after graduation. Internships provide employers with the opportunity to consider students for full-time positions, as they can measure the ability of students while they are working. While the

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Answered 2 days ago

The latest change in MAH MBA CET is that candidates will get the opportunity to make two attempts in the exam - April and May. Those who make two attempts, can use best of both scores for CAP registration and seat allotment. 

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management placement packages 2024:

Particulars 

MBA Placement Statistics (2022)

MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

MBA Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Package 

INR 2.40 LPA

INR 4.46 LPA

INR 4.52 LPA

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles & Management provide good placement opportunities to its MBA students. Check the MBA placement highlights given below:

Course 

Total Students (2024) 

Students Placed (2024)

Median Salary (2024) 

MBA

87

INR 4.52 LPA

NOTE: The data above has been taken from the NIRF Report 2025.

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Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering, NMIMS, Shirpur offers MBA in 1 specialisation namely, Computer Engineering. The duration for MBA at MPSTME, NMIMS Shirpur is 2 years. The eligibility for MBA is graduation/ bachelor's degree in any stream with at least 45% and a valid sco

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Candidates applying for an MBA at Kashmir University can pay the fee in online mode. The university has a online fee collection portal (egov.uok.edu.in). Candidates or guardians need to enter some details on the online portal to make the payment.

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Aishwarya Kumari

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Kashmir University has a general fee refund policy. As per the information available on its website, the amount to be refunded depends on the time of withdrawal. The percentage of fee refund along with time period that MBA aspirants can consider for Kashmir University fee refund is mentioned below:

Percentage of Aggregate Fee RefundTime of Withdrawal
100%15 days prior to formally notified admission last date
80%Not more than 15 days after formally notified last date of MBA course admission
50%More than 15 days but less than 30 days after formally notified last date of MBA course admission
NilMore than 30 days

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Manori Sahni

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Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management and Engineering offers several programmes across the streams of engineering and management. The tuition fee for MBA at MPSTME costs around INR 26.3 L. This fee is exclusive of other charges such as Examination fee, Application fee, etc. Hence, pursuing MB

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Kashmir University offers MBA, EMBA, and integrated MBA course. The fee amount can vary based on selected course. Hence, the Kashmir University MBA total tuition fee range from INR 10,700 to INR 1.3 lakh. The hostel charges are INR 56,600. This fee information is as per the official website/ sanctio

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Mohit Sharma

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MET Asian Management Development Centre offers two MBA/ PGP courses. It offers a core PGP course and MBA/PGP in Business Analytics. The courses are of two-year duration. Admission is granted based on entrance score followed by group discussion and personal interview. 

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Virajita Madavi

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MET Asian Management Development Centre accept MBA fee payment in installments. However, for this facility, candidates should have a written permission of the management. The admission office can be contacted as well. 

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