Best Colleges accepting GMAT Score in India

There are about 350+ top MBA colleges accepting GMAT score in India. Among these, 232 colleges are privately owned, 23 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 3 MBA colleges. GMAT is one of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in India under GMAT score. Amity University, Noida, Christ University, IFMR Graduate school of Business, Amity University Gurugram, Alliance School of Business, Tezpur University, Shoolini University, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges through GMAT score in India.

SPJIMR Mumbai emerged as the No. 1 MBA college accepting GMAT scores in India followed by other colleges. Listed below are some colleges along with their NIRF ranking for past three years:

College Names	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
SPJIMR Ranking	21	20	20
Amity University Noida Ranking	28	28	29
T A Pai Management Institute Ranking	38	42	58
Christ University Ranking	72	60	60

Joining the top MBA colleges accepting GMAT scores in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
SPJIMR Mumbai MBA	INR 15 lakh - INR 24 lakh	INR 3 LPA - INR 32 LPA
Christ University MBA	INR 5 lakh – INR 7 lakh	INR 8 LPA
TAPMI Manipal MBA	INR 17 lakh	INR 14 LPA
Tezpur University MBA	INR 63,000	INR 5 LPA
Shoolini University MBA	INR 6 lakh	INR 6 LPA

It is estimated that joining the top MBA colleges accepting GMAT scores in India might be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees in between INR 1-2 lakh. However, listed below are some colleges having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost MBA Colleges	Tuition Fee
Tezpur University	INR 63,000
Abasaheb Garware Institute of Management Studies	INR 91,000
MNNIT Allahabad	INR 48,000
Burdwan University	INR 40,000
MDSU - Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University	INR 700 - INR 60,000

Pune University is affiliated with several institutions and colleges that offer MBA courses. The mode of study for the PG course at these colleges is full-time/part-time/distance/correspondence. Some of the good management institutes that fall under SPPU includes the Indian Institute of Cost & Management Studies & Research, Karve Institute of Social Service, Hillside, Audyogik Shikshan Mandal's Institute of Business Management & Research, etc. 

The table below shows the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top MBA colleges accepting GMAT scores in India:

College Names	Average Placement Package	Top Recruiters
SPJIMR Mumbai Placements	INR 3 LPA - INR 32 LPA	BCG, Deloitte, KPMG, Aditya Birla Group, etc.
Christ University Placements	INR 8 LPA	Becton Dickinson, EY GDS, Godrej Properties, etc.
TAPMI Manipal Placements	INR 14 LPA	Deloitte, Adani, Dabur, Cognizant, Infosys, etc.
Tezpur University Placements	INR 5 LPA	Asian Paints, DHL, HDFC Bank, Federal Bank, etc.
Shoolini University Placements	INR 6 LPA	Glenmark, Zydus, Lifecell, HCL, IBM, Cognizant, etc.

The general eligibility criteria to get MBA admission in India that accept GMAT 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 exam such as GMAT. Candidates are required to meet the minimum cutoff scores set by the respective colleges.

READ MORE: GMAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

The table below shows the top private MBA colleges accepting GMAT score in India along with their total tuition fee:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Amity University, Noida Admission	INR 6 lakh – INR 13 lakh
Christ University Admission	INR 5 lakh – INR 7 lakh
SPJIMR Mumbai Admission	INR 15 lakh - INR 24 lakh
TAPMI Manipal Admission	INR 17 lakh
Shoolini University Admission	INR 6 lakh

The table below shows the top government MBA colleges accepting GMAT score in India along with their total tuition fee:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Tezpur University Admission	INR 63,000
MNNIT Allahabad Admission	INR 48,000
Burdwan University Admission	INR 40,000
GKV - Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya Admission	INR 2 lakh
UNIPUNE Admission	INR 1 lakh

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various MBA colleges accepting GMAT score in India:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Sales & Marketing	141
Finance	140
Human Resources	138
Operations	87
IT & Systems	78

GMAT exam is conducted all around the year for students in India or abroad. Students can apply to any of the chosen GMAT exam dates and register according to their score submissions. GMAT exam is though condusted all around the year, in all the months and all days of the week, there may be date exceptions in some GMAT exam centres. Students may not always find GMAT exam dates suitable based on their choice as centres fill up quickly. Thus, students can check out the GMAT exam dates beforehand and prepare themselves for applications. 

Jamia Hamdard follows a reservation policy for seats. 50% seats out of the total intake are reserved for Indian Muslim students. Below are the details:

Category	Reservation %
Indian Muslims	50%
Open Merit	50%

Only five attempts in a year are permitted for taking GMAT exam. Also those who take the GMAT exam on a particular date but want to appear again, will have to wait for 16 days to re-appear. This rule applies for both GMAT's home testing and taking a test at the centre. Thus, applicants can take GMAT exam back to back every month, but they have to keep this in mind, that they will have to give 16 days break between testing dates and can appear for the exam only five times in a year. 

GMAT is conducted all year round and choosing an appropriate GMAT exam month is important based on:

• Applicant's GMAT exam preparation
• Date of admission application submission 
• Last date for GMAT score submission in the application
• Buffer time to appear for GMAT and also retake GMAT in case of not meeting the desired cutoff

Keeping these pointers in mind will help applicants choose the best possible GMAT month to appear for the exam and also be able to nail it. 

Both GMAT and CAT entrance exams for MBA admissions. While CAT is required for Indian B-schools, GMAT is required for both Indian and international B-schools. GMAT is tougher than CAT because:

• GMAT records more applicants since it is accepted globally, which means there is a higher competition among applicants, in comparison to CAT.
• GMAT tests applicants holistically across its three broad sections - Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights. 
• Also, GMAT is tougher than CAT because, questions on GMAT have stronger emphasis on global business school entrance exams and their specific requirements. CAT only focuses on Indian business specific requirements.

Check: GMAT vs CAT: Key Differences

GMAT exam is actually very tough, only a handful number of students crack the exam. The competition is very high, these tests are a hard nut to crack. Students preparing for GMAT exam will have to prepare regularly and solve question papers in order to get desired scores. GMAT is hard but not impossible. With right strategies, students can get through the exam in one go. 

Check out: Is GMAT exam tough?

The total fee including major expenses is estimated between INR 11.16 Lacs and INR 11.38 lakh. The overall fees may vary depending on specialisation and facilities chosen. Total fees include security depoists, admission charges, tuition fees, and examination fees.

Yes, students who are looking for MBA at CMS Business School can apply for the same at the official website. Students need to keep the following documents ready while applying for the course:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheet
• Mark sheet of graduation
• Applicants pursuing their final semester/ year need to submit mark sheet (s) up to the preceding semester/ year
• Copy of valid entrance test scorecard (MAT/ NMAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ XAT), if appeared
• A recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) should be scanned and uploaded along with other documents

Yes, Shoolini University is one of the best colleges for MBA. The students get placed in one of the top companies like Cognizant, Polaris, LG Electronics, Genpact, Code Brew, Net Solution,  and more. The highest package in 2024 was INR 42 lacs per annum. 

The Universal AI University MBA programme has the following admission criteria:

Any candidate with 50% in their bachelor's degree from a recognised University is eligible for admission. The reserved category candidates may require at least 45% of the marks. Notably, CAT, XAT, MAT and GMAT (with a score of 500 or above), or its own test is compulsory, and the percentile standard range of the minimum cut-off is set at roughly 70- 75.

IILM University's MBA programme has AI-driven teaching with personalised tutoring through AI-based simulations. Students get an IILM wallet worth INR 1 lakh, which can be used for value-added activities like certifications and immersion programmes. There is an on-campus incubator and funding that supports entrepreneurship. 

Krupanidhi College of Management has a total seat intake of 60 for its PGDM programme. Candidates are admitted as per the sanctioned intake and performance in selection rounds. Additionally, the rules of reservation as per the state or central government may also get considered. It must be noted that the seat count mentioned here is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is however still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Admission to MBA course at Amity Lucknow is basis AMCAT score. Admission is also done basis entrance exam score of CAT / MAT / XAT.

National Institute of Management and Technology, Jaipur offers Degree courses including 3 UG course. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. National Institute of Management and Technology, Jaipur has specializations such as B.Tech specializations in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.