Best Colleges accepting CAT Score in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is home to 40+ best MBA colleges accepting CAT scores that offer full time courses. Out of these,  20+ colleges are owned privately,  7 colleges are owned by the government and 1 college is owned by semi government institutions. The top specialisations offered by the best colleges for MBA in Hyderabad accepting CAT are Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Business Analytics, Operations, IT & Systems and Supply Chain. Institute of Management Technology, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, IPE Hyderabad, ICFAI Business School, IIRM Hyderabad and Woxsen University are the top MBA colleges in Hyderabad.

Hi, listed below are the top MBA colleges in Hyderabad accepting CAT scores:

College Name	NIRF 2024
ICFAI Foundation of Higher Education	39
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management	96
Institute of Management Technology	97

Hi, ICFAI Business School is the top MBA college in Hyderabad according to NIRF ranking 2024 under the Management category. ICFAI is ranked 39 by NIRF. 

The general eligibility criteria to get MBA admission in India that accept CAT scores are listed below:

• Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or institution with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
• MBA colleges in India consider scores from national-level entrance exams such as Candidates are required to meet the minimum cutoff scores set by the respective colleges.

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The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from SDA Bocconi Asia Center is INR 1,274,000. While, the Median package offered by Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 855,000. Basis these stats, SDA Bocconi Asia Center is better option compared to Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad on the Median salary parameter.

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing MBA in Hyderabad can be quite expensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of more than INR 5 lakh. You can refcer below for the fee structure:

Total Fee	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 lakh	3
INR 1-2 lakh	3
INR 2-3 lakh	3
INR 3-5 lakh	9
> INR 5 lakh	20+

Whether an MBA degree is going to be easy or difficult for you - it all depends on the MBA specialization you've chosen. If you choose the subjects that interest you, it will be a very smooth process for you to sail through MBA. There is scope in each and every field as long as you put your heart and soul into it. 

The scope of MBA course is increasing day by day. MBA is one of the big job oriented professional programme and the most one which has been sought by the students. Once you have completed your degree, you have a great job opportunity in the industrial world. You may the manager or executive in term of designation. The management term is most suited to the managers and that's why it is the way, where you can reach on the top of the height as soon as possible by using your leadership and working proficiency.

An MBA professional always plays a vital role in his/her company and this is why he used to keep in touch with the board of directors. No need to specify the companies who recruit the MBA professionals. All sectors including government and public have various industries, companies, institutions or related organizations, come in the job prospective fields for an MBA professional. 

Some job profiles are listed here:

• Brand Manager
• Account Manager
• International Business Manager
• Marketing Executive
• Business Technical Consultant.

Good luck.

IMs and top business schools use CAT percentiles and sectional cutoffs to shortlist candidates for selection rounds. For final selection, they assign a 25 per cent to 65 per cent weightage to the CAT score, combining it with academics, work experience, and interviews.

University of Hyderabad is not hard to get for hardworking students. Central University Hyderabad places special emphasis on critical and analytical thinking, knowledge creation, and also discovery. There are focussed research programmes that are conducted in the various fields of modern Biology which makes the department a hub of basic fundamental research. MBA students are taught presentation and technical skills. 

The average salary of a CA is INR 10.3 LPA while that of an MBA graduate is INR 3.6 LPA.

Further, the earning potential of Chartered Accountants (CAs) versus MBAs can vary widely based on several factors including location, industry, experience, and specialization. Both CAs and MBAs can command high salaries, but the specifics depend on individual career paths and the roles they take on.

CAT question papers are released within a week of the exam in the form of a PDF as a response sheet and answer key. Response sheet hosts CAT exam questions and answers.

Candidates need the following documents while filling the CAT application form:

• A recent passport size photo (color against white background)
• Scanned signature with black pen on white paper
• Any photo ID card like PAN card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport 
• Class 10 marksheet 
• Class 12 marksheet 
• Graduation marksheet 
• Permanent address proof 
• Work experience documents Reserved category students need to upload Category Certificate along with the CAT application form. The Certificate is available on the CAT website. Candidates can download, fill it, get it attested by competent authority and upload it as PDF with the CAT application form. 
• The PwD category students also have to fill the PwD form and Scribe affidavit along with the exam application form. This is necessary for getting scribe facility and PwD facility at the test centre. The CAT application form is same for students from all categories. Those belonging to a particular category (SC/ST/PwD) will be required to mention it in the relevant field of the CAT form.

CAT application fee is INR 2700 for General candidates and INR 1350 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. The fee amount is to be paid online at the time of application form submission.

CAT 2026 exam pattern remains stable with 68 questions and a 120-minute duration. Only the registration fee has been increased to INR 2,700 for general candidates and INR 1,350 for reserved categories.

There are over 170 cities where CAT exam is held. These 170 cities are spread across India consist of metropolitan cities, capital cities, Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Candidate can select up to five cities for allotment of test centre. The process of test city selection is a part of CAT application process. In the CAT application form, there is a field in which candidates have to select the cities. They need to select the city of preference in order of 1 to 5. The examination authorities will try to allot the test centre in the city of first preference. Thus, candidates must fill all the five cities carefully. They must choose their home city of city of current residence as the first preference. The test city option can only be changed during the form correction window. After that, the request for change of the city will not be accepted by the exam authorities.

The programme fee for IBS Hyderabad MBA course is INR 17.01 lakh. Aspirants also need to pay a fee of INR 1,800 for application. Selected students need to pay refundable Caution Deposit of INR 10,000 along with the 1st installment of fee at the time of admission. Convocation fee of INR 5,000 also needs to be paid with the 5th Installment of Fee.

 

For PGDM aspirants, who are willing to take admission must have a valid MAT, CMAT, and XAT percentile. As per the IPE Hyderabad cutoff 2024, the official cutoff percentile for PGDM stood at 80, 75 and 60 for CMAT, MAT, and XAT for the General or open category candidates. Similarly, we have other PGDM specialisations too for the candidates. The cutoffs for some of these specialisations stood common at 75 for Banking and Financial Services, International Business, and other specialisations.

Students can complete the IIRM Hyderabad application process online/ offline. For online submission, students have to simply apply at the official page of the institute. To complete the offline process, the downloaded form has to be sent to the admission desk with a demand draft of INR 500 + documents.

The total fees include many components. Some of them are tuition fee, admission fee, special fee, etc. The total tuition fee is INR 4.8 lakh. Students have to also pay a non-refundable admission fee of INR 30,000 at the time of admission. Other additional fee components are to be paid per trimester.   

 

Siva Sivani Institute of Management PGDM course admission is open for the acdemic year 2026. The official last dates for the PGDM couse is not out yet. The admission cycle generally lies in the months of December or January for the PGDM programmes. Thus, application submissions to complete the admission process usually fall between March and May; however, those dates are determined each year with the cycle of institute's schedule and the rounds of admissions. For the exact deadline, candidates are suggested to contact the admission officials. 

DCM Hyderabad PGDM admission is based on entrance exam scores. Candidates are selected based on score in CAT/XAT/MAT/ TSICET. The college may accept other entrance exam scores. Further, the shortlisted candidates have to go through group discussion and personal interview round. Based on candidates overall performance, the final selection is done.

The list of prominent companies that were part of Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management placements 2026 is presented below:

VVISM Top Recruiters
Deloitte	Invesco	Accenture
Tech Mahindra	Bandhan Bank	ADP
ITC	Lupin Digital Health	Berkadia
Asian Paints	ICICI Bank	IndiaMart
S&P Global	BMW	The Times

CAT 2025 syllabus was announced along with the exam schedule in July 2025. The CAT 2025 conducting IIM released the exam notification carrying application dates, exam dates, eligibility criteria, fees, courses and CAT syllabus. The syllabus for CAT 2025 includes all the important topics of Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation.

Woxsen University highest package stood at INR 24 LPA, which was provided to the BTech program. To know more about the course wise highest package check the table below:

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) at ISB is a globally top-ranked one-year residential management course. The PGP is comparable in rigour and content to a regular two-year full-time MBA course offered by global business schools. Graduates with a valid score in GMAT/ GRE can apply for the PGP course at ISB Hyderabad. There are two other modes of admission as well which include Early Entry Option (EEO) and Young Leaders Programme (YLP). Meant for professionals with an experience between 2-25 years, completing the course will award PGP certificate to the students which is neither a degree nor a diploma. This is because only universities can award a degree in India. The course is designed to enhance business management skills with a cutting-edge research-based and globally acclaimed curriculum taught by the best faculty in the world. Click here to know about the ISB Hyderabad PGP course in detail.

No, the candidate have to clear GAT in order to get admission at GITAM School of Business for Hyderabad campus. However, the students who have valid national-level entrance exam scores such as CAT/MAT/XAT/ GAT/ NMAT are exempted from GAT. For BBA and BCom course, the student need to clear UGAT/ GAT, respectively. Hence, at GITAM School of Business, no candidate can directly apply for course without entrance exam.

Yes, Mahindra University is a good university for an MBA. MBA students are placed in top companies at top positions. Mahindra University in Hyderabad has experienced faculty members. Mahindra University in Hyderabad faculty motivates students to work on their knowledge and skills. Located in Bahadurpally, Hyderabad, this reputed university has received over 25 awards from various awarding bodies.

Department of Management Studies applications are open for MBA course. Candidates can apply online on the university's website for admission.

Yes, KL University Hyderabad's Skill Development Division enhances MBA candidates' industry readiness through soft skills training, technical workshops, and entrepreneurship programmes. It collaborates with MNCs for specialised certifications and integrates Skill Council Sector courses (Level 5 and above) to improve job prospects. The division also offers foreign language courses (Korean, Japanese, German) and international certifications via platforms like Coursera and LinkedIn. MBA candidates are encouraged to participate in management training programmes, ensuring they develop strong leadership, analytical, and professional skills for career success.

Ashoka School of Business is a modern school for students to study in. The school is AICTE-approved and offers two different PGDM programmes for the students to choose from. School not only focuses on the theoretical learning of the students but also provides them with industrial experiences and grooming sessions for placements.

The placement package recorded during NICMAR Hyderabad placements 2026 is presented in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest Package	INR 25.27 LPA
Average Package	INR 9.94 LPA
Average Package for top 20%	INR 17.95 LPA
Median Package	INR 8 LPA