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India's MBA fees are affected by a number of variables. This includes curriculum and infrastructure. For example, govenrment colleges have low fees. Private colleges have high fees.

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Q:   What are the scholarships available for MBA students in India?
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Several colleges and universities in India offers scholarships for the students who are targeting in pursuing MBA courses. These scholarships can be need-based,merit-based, or for specific category. Usually, the Financial Aid and Awards Committee of the institute sets specific minimum grade point requirements from entrance exams, semester assessments for students to qualify for scholarships.

Further there are several top colleges that offer MBA courses also offer scholarships which are specifically designed to support financially disadvantaged or economically weak candidates. These scholarships basically aim to provide financial assistance to deserving students, enabling them to pursue MBA course without significant financial burden.

Here are the top 7 MBA colleges in India that commonly offer scholarships for MBA courses:

MBA Colleges

MBA Scholarships Awarded

IIM Ahmedabad

IIMA Special Need-Based Scholarships
SC/ST Scholarships

IIM Bangalore

  • Aditya Birla Scholarship
  • OPJEMS Scholarship
  • NTPC Scholarship Scheme
  • Employment in Social Sector Scholarship
  • Ministry of Tribal Affairs Scholarship (ST)
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Scholarship (SC)
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

IIM Kozhikode

  • IIMK Merit Scholarship
  • IIMK Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) 

IIM Calcutta

Scholarships sponsored by various companies/corporates like Aditya Birla Group, Ratan Tata Trust, T. Thomas Scholarship sponsored by HUL, OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship

IIM Lucknow

Need-Based IIML Scholarships

IIM Indore

Need-Based Financial Assistance

XLRI-Xavier School of Management

  • Aditya Birla Scholarship
  • Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship 
  • IDFC First Bank
  • OP Jindal Engineering & Management
  • T Thomas
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Q:   What is the average MBA fee in India?
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The average MBA fee in India varies widely depending on the type of College or Institution. Government MBA college fees generally range from INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 for the entire course.
On the Flip side private MBA college fee structure can range from INR 4,00,000 to INR 25,00,000. This disparity depends on various factors like ranking, faculty, infrastructure, location and industry exposure. When you are considering MBA tuition fees you should also calculate costs like hostel, travel and learning materials as these are not usually included in the fees.

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Q:   Which are the MBA Colleges that provide good ROI in India?
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MBA placements in India are a crucial aspect of pursuing the degree. The MBA job placement process in India is highly competitive, and MBA graduates often have high expectations for salary and career growth.

Here are some top colleges that provide commendable placement opportunities to the candidates:

MBA Colleges Average MBA Package
Dravidian UniversityINR 51.36 LPA
IIM CalcuttaINR 31 - 33.67 LPA
Masters' UnionINR 34.07 LPA
IIM BangaloreINR 32.5 LPA
IIM8 Jain Institute of Management and ResearchINR 33 LPA
IIM5 Institute of Management Mumbai

INR 29.44 LPA

Faculty of Management Studies, University of DelhiINR 34.1 LPA
IIM51 AhmedabadINR 35.68 LPA
IIM Lucknow INR 30 LPA

Note: This information is sourced from the official website of the institute and may vary.

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  • MBA Course Fees: Location Wise
  • MBA Fees FAQs
  • 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
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MBA Course Fees: Location Wise

MBA Fees in Chennai

Some top MBA colleges in Chennai  are mentioned below -

MBA Colleges

MBA Course Fee

Madras University INR 28,000 - 56,000
Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute  INR 1.12 Lakh - 1.4 Lakh
Hindustan University INR 3.02 Lakh - 4.32 Lakh
Crescent College INR 5.2 Lakh - 7 Lakh
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences INR 5.5 Lakh

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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MBA Fees in Kolkata

Take a look at the list of MBA colleges in Kolkata - 

MBA Colleges

MBA Course Fee

Sister Nivedita University INR 3.4 Lakh - 6 Lakh
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science (BIMS) INR 4.95 Lakh
Heritage Business School INR 5.4 Lakh
IEM Kolkata INR 6 Lakh - 6.4 Lakh
IIM Calcutta INR 25 Lakh

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Q:   What are the best and affordable MBA colleges in Delhi?
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The table below lists the most affordable MBA colleges in Delhi, for the reference of students:

Low-cost CollegesTotal Tuition Fee
JMIINR 39,000 - INR 58,000
DSE, University of DelhiINR 2,000
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of CommerceINR 70,000
New Delhi YMCA, Institute for Management StudiesINR 87,000
Northern Institute of Management and TechnologyINR 39,000 - INR 96,000
Q:   Which is the No. 1 MBA college in Mumbai as per NIRF 2024?
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IIM Mumbai emerged to be as the No. 1 MBA Colleges in Mumbai followed by other colleges. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College Names

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

IIM Mumbai (formerly known as NITIE) Ranking

9

7

6

IIT Bombay Ranking

11

10

10

SPJIMR Ranking

21

20

20

NMIMS Ranking

25

21

21

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Ranking

71

45

63

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Q:   What are the most affordable private MBA colleges in Mumbai?
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A few private management institutes in Mumbai and its surrounding regions do offer low-cost MBA programmes for less than INR 1 Lakh and between INR 1 and 2 Lakh. You can check these.  

Low-cost MBA CollegesTotal Tuition Fee
Welingkar Mumbai FeesINR 94,000
Indian Institute of Materials Management FeesINR 81,000
National Institute of Management and Research Studies FeesINR 1.5 lakh
Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies FeesINR 1.7 lakh
NAEMD FeesINR 1.8 lakh

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Q:   Is it beneficial to join MBA college in Kolkata?
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Yes, you can benefit in your career by joining the right MBA colleges in Kolkata, as the costs match the average packages. Check the details below and compare. 

College Names

Total Tuition Fee

Annual Average Package

IIM Calcutta MBA

INR 25 lakh

INR 31 LPA - INR 34 LPA

International Management Institute MBA

INR 14 lakh

INR 12 LPA

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management MBA

INR 3 lakh – INR 8 lakh

INR 5 LPA - INR 11 LPA

Calcutta University MBA

INR 33,000

INR 9 LPA

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MBA Fees FAQs

This section covers FAQs related to MBA Fees:

Q:   Is it really beneficial to do MBA in India?
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Yes, an MBA is one of the most sought-after PG programmes in India. Below you can consider these programmes for comparison with fees and average salaries.  

College Names

Approx Total Tuition Fees

Average Median package

DMS IIT Delhi MBA~INR 12 lakhINR 24 LPA

IIM Ahmedabad MBA

~INR 25 lakh

INR 20 LPA - INR 32 LPA

IIM Bangalore MBA

~INR 25 lakh

INR 33 LPA

IIM Kozhikode MBA~INR 18 lakh - INR 21 lakhINR 25 LPA - INR 27 LPA

IIM Lucknow MBA

~INR 13 lakh

INR 30 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest data.

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Q:   Is doing an MBA in institutions other than an IIM worth it?
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Hi, Doing an MBA at institutions other than the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) can still be very valuable. Listed below are the top MBA colleges in India other than IIMs along with their total tuition fee:

College NameTotal Tuition Fee
XLRI Xavier School of ManagementINR 24 lakh-  INR 30 lakh
NMIMS MumbaiINR 8 lakh - INR 24 lakh
Symbiosis Institute of Business ManagementINR 16 lakh - INR 22 lakh
MDI GurgaonINR 18 lakh - INR 25 lakh

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Q:   What is the scholarship scheme for PGPM+MBA programme at Amity Global Business School, Mumbai?
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The PG scholarship scheme for the PGPM+MBA programme at AGBS Mumbai is mentioned below:

AGBS Mumbai PG Scholarships

Scholarship Amount

Eligibility (CBSE/ICSE Boards)

Eligibility (State Boards)

100%

93% or above (Class 12th) and 80% in UG (2025/24 Batch)

93% or above (Class 12th) and 80% in UG (2025/24 Batch)

50%

88% or above (Class 12th) and 75% in UG (2025/24 Batch)

88% or above (Class 12th) and 75% in UG (2025/24 Batch)

25%

75% in CAT/500 in MAT/500 in GMAT

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MBA students at PIBM Guwahati gain exposure to industry-relevant business software and analytical tools such as SAP (including SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI), SAP Materials Management (MM), SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), and SAP Human Capital Management (HCM), Advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and

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As per the latest ranking released by Business Today in 2025, Kristu Jayanti College ranks 85 under the Best B-School in India category.

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Saakshi Malhotra

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Yes, aspirants are allotted seat in MBA based on Karnataka PGCET scores. Such candidates need to participate in KEA Counselling for seat allotment. Students need to provide course and college preference in the counselling form.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Candidates must pass graduation degree with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for candidates from Karnataka belonging to SC/ ST and category-1) from a recognised university to apply for MBA at Ramaiah Institute of Technology.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Yes, students from non-commerce backgrounds can pursue an MBA at PIBM Guwahati. The programme welcomes graduates from diverse disciplines such as Engineering, Science Arts Commerce and Humanities. 

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K Bhaskar Srinivas Rao

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As per IIRF Rankings 2026, IILM University Greater Noida ranks 32 in Best B-School Overall category. Earlier, according to Outlook I-Care B-School Rankings 2025, the University ranked among the Top 3 Emerging Private B-Schools in India.

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Krishnendu Chatterjee

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Mandatory registration and application charges for MBA applicants at PES University include an initial application fee and a one-time administrative fee: an INR 1,200 application fee for registration and a INR 10,000 one-time non-refundable administrative charge upon receiving an admission offer.

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Rashmi Karan

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Admission pathways like PESSAT or PGCET define your base tuition fee. Government-quota seats are significantly cheaper than management seats. Once enrolled, maintaining a top-10% academic rank unlocks the MRD Scholarship, which provides a 40% tuition fee waiver for the following semester.  

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Rashmi Karan

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Amity University Noida MBA fees range between INR 4.1 Lacs and INR 26.7 Lacs for the complete 2-year duration. Basic specializations like Media Management cost the lowest. Global curriculum options like the 3-Continent track command the highest financial investment due to mandatory international mod

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

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Apart from GBAT, GITAM University Vishakhapatnam considers CAT/ MAT/ NMAT/ Karnataka PGCET scores for MBA admissions and to award scholarships to the students. As per the GITAM University Vishakhapatnam Karnataka PGCET cutoff 2025, the last-round closing rank was 29937 for the General category stude

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Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

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Certainly! However, this is only valid if you mean UBS (University Business School) within Panjab University. It is a hidden gem as the fees is dirt cheap where as average placements are phenomenal. Thus an unbeatable ROI. Outside of this, LM Thapar (Chitkara) or CU colleges may provide a good corpo

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Choosing the right MBA college Kanyakumari requires evaluating several important factors that contribute to your long-term career success. Look for an institution with experienced faculty, an industry-relevant curriculum, modern learning facilities and opportunities for practical exposure through in

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MBA admission at DTU is through the Common Management Admission Committee (CMAC 2026). DTU MBA cutoff 2026 has been released till Round 3 based on CAT/ XAT entrance scores, followed by candidates' performance in the Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds. For Round-wise DTU CMAC cutoff 2026

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

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Last date to apply for MBA at OP Jindal Global University has not been revealed for academic year 2026.

However, online MBA admissions are scheduled to close on July 31st. 

Usually, this date is also applicable on all other courses offered by Jindal Global University, Sonepat.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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For international students, the University of West London tuition fee for MBA course is GBP 19,000 (Around Inr 24.5 lakh). Also, students can also avail the International Ambassador Scholarships. Its value is GBP 1,000 (Around INR 1.29 lakh). It is applied towards the first year of PG tuition fees. 

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Chandra Sharma

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The Dublin City University offers over 13 MBA/PGDM Courses to international students for a time span of 1 year. The tuition fee for MBA programs are from INR 14 L – 25 L.

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Khushi Arora

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Yes, candidates can apply for OP Jindal Global University MBA course before graduating from UG level. All accepted entrance exam registrations can be done during final year of UG level course. If such candidates are selected, they are offered provisional admissions.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, candidates cannot gain direct admission in MBA at OP Jindal Global University. Before applying for MBA admissions, candidates must appear in one of CAT/XAT/MAT/GMAT/GRE/NMAT/CMAT/ATMA. After this, a personal interview round is conducted to further evaluate candidates.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, final-year graduation students are eligible for the PGPM course in IBS Jaipur. They should complete all degree criteria by 31st May 2027 and furnish the graduation proof. Admission will be provisional until the documents are received. It is the responsibility of the candidate to meet the eligib

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Gaurika Chhabra

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No, it is not mandatory to appear for CAT or XAT or GMAT for admission in MBA course of BITS Pilani Hyderabad. The first level of selection is based on BAAT or Business Analytics Aptitude Test. Aspirants also have to appear for a PI round. The institute considers CAT, XAT, GMAT scores are a part of

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Nishtha Shukla

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The total tuition fee of Executive MBA at Welingkar Mumbai is INR 4 Lacs to INR 7 lakhs. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

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Candidates willing to take admission in MBA must be a graduate with at least 50% marks. The process of admission begins with CMAT registration and get a valid rank in the exam. Then he or she must register for MP DTE Counselling. If seats are vacant, college conducts college level counselling for ad

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Riya Gupta

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Yes, it is worth doing MBA from LNCT Bhopal. The college offers two years full-time course. CMAT is a mandatory requirement to be eligible for admission. The total tuition fees is up to INR 69,000. As per website, the course involves live projects, industry visits, case studies, etc.

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Yes, candidate can take direct admission in MBA at LNCT Bhopal. For this, college has provided an option for college level counselling. This counselling takes place only if seats are left after the main government counselling. In this, candidates are required to visit the college campus at the assig

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Riya Gupta

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Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA duration is 1 year. The tuition fee is GBP 19,500 for 2026/27 (Around INR 25.16 lakh). Other expenses that students have to bear are-

ParticularsMonthly Expenses
Housing - University Halls / Other private hallsGBP 693 - GBP 1313.25
TravellingGBP 36
Mobile phoneGBP 15
Groceries & toileteriesGBP 129
Printing and course materials GBP 42
TV LicenseGBP 15 - 30
LaundryGBP 19.07

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Rupali Singh

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Mandatory summer training can help MBA Edge studnets secure great career opportunities. Students complete real corporate projects between semesters. This practical work carries 4 academic credits. Outstanding performers often land direct pre-placement corporate offers. 

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Rashmi Karan

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A dedicated placement cell arranges campus drives at VSIET for MBA Edge students. The cell coordinates directly with top corporate recruiters. Students receive resume reviews and interview practice sessions. Regular campus drives happen during the final year. 

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Rashmi Karan

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Yes, VSIET reserves the right to modify the MBA Edge fees during your course. Official policy dictates that the “Fee may be revised as per AKTU / State Government directives. Any adjustments will match legal guidelines. You will be informed well before any change happens. 

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Rashmi Karan

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Specific living and operational costs require separate payments at VSIET for MBA Edge trainees. Hostel rooms and campus transport are billed independently. official university exam fees follow a separate collection path. Students select these services based on personal needs.

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Rashmi Karan

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Military families receive dedicated financial help at VSIET when joining the MBA Edge track. Children of serving or retired soldiers get an INR 20,000 first-year waiver. Gallantry award dependents receive an enhanced INR 25,000 scholarship.  

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