Best XAT Colleges in Karnataka

TAPMI has a total of 570 MBA seats spread across various specialisations. Tabulated below is specialisation-wise seat intake for TAPMI MBA courses:

Courses	Seats
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	360
MBA in Banking and Financial Services	60
MBA in Human Resources Management	60
MBA in Marketing	60
MBA in International Business	30

The total seat intake of Alliance University for MBA course is 2460. The two- year, full-time MBA course at Alliance University is offered by the Alliance School of Business. Admission to the course is entrance based. Candidates with a Bachelors degree from recognised institute or University with a minimum 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category) can apply for Alliance University MBA admissions.

ISBR Business School accepts GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ NMAT/ATMA/KMAT/PGCET scores for MBA admissions. Moreover, it also conducts its own entrance exam known as ISBR Aptitude Test. The selection is based on entrance scores followed by Cognitive Case Study, Micro Presentation and Personal Interview round. 

IIBS Bangalore MBA/ PGDM fee structure is inclusive of various components. The payment frequency is different for each. Mentioned below are a few components along with the amount:

• Alumni lifetime membership fee: INR 10,000
• Library fee: INR 5,000
• Uniform fee: INR 6,000
• Placement training fee: INR 24,000

There are a total of 240 seats for the PGDM programme at SDMIMD Mysore. The sanctioned seat intake is considered during the seat allotment procedure. SDMIMD shall reserve the right to revise the seat count. It must be noted that the mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM) offers two-year PGDM courses in various specialisations in the stream of Management. The institute also provides international PGDM courses in collaboration with multiple international universities. The institute also provides diverse scholarships to its students belonging to the General and Reserved categories of up to INR 14 lakh. As per the official website of JAGSoM,  QS Masters Global has ranked JAGSoM's PGDM courses for its various specialisations. Find them below:

1. Marketing: 101+
2. Analytics: 101+
3. Finance: 151+

Further, the placement cell of JAGSoM has also witnessed good placements records in both Domestics and International areas. The highest domestic package was stood at INR 43 lakh, while the Average package recorded at INR 17.2 lakh. There is a total of 3 students who received international offers with a package of INR 85 LPA. 

Yes, a scholarship is offered at ISME Bangalore. This scheme is for PGDM students. The scholarship amount ranges between INR 1.35 to INR 3.90 lakh. Overall PGDM scholarship amount is provided here:

PGDM Course	Scholarship Amount
Finance+ CPA	INR 3.50 lakh
Business Analytics + MU Sigma	INR 3.50 lakh
Retail and Logistics	INR 1.85 lakh

IZee Business School and School of Commerce and Management, Christ University both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, IZee Business School is a better option since the total tuition fee for IZee Business School is INR 495,000 and the total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at School of Commerce and Management, Christ University is INR 803,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

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

AIMS Institutes offers a comprehensive MBA programme. In order to get admission, students are required to have a valid score in one of the accepted entrance exams. Following is a list of all the exams accepted by the institute:

• PGCET (Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test)
• MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
• CAT (Common Admission Test)
• XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
• CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
• ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)

Yes, Dayananda Sagar Business School generally allows MBA students to pay the programme fee in instalments. The instalment structure is shared at the time of admission. This helps students plan their finances more comfortably.

Getting a seat in Indus Business Academy PGDM programme requires qualifying any of the Management entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. followed by a GDPI round. One must confirm their seat by paying the course fee for admission. Below is PGDM intake as per an unofficial source:

Courses	Seats
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)	180
PGDM (General)	60

The college provide placements support to the candidates. Its alumni is working in different sectors. The key highlights of Krupanidhi College of Management MBA placements 2024 are presented below:

Particulars	MBA Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 24 LPA
Average package	INR 8.67 LPA

The total seats offered for MBA/PGDM at Reva University and St. Joseph's Institute of Management are 360 and 240, respectively. Hence, there are higher chances of getting a seat at Reva University due to higher seats.

RCM Bangalore offers PGDM in seven specialisation subjects as per AICTE guidelines, check the list below:

RCM Bangalore PGDM Specialisation Subjects
Finance Management	Marketing Management
Human Resource Management	Operations Management
Supply Chain Management	Business Analytics Management
Information Technology Management	-

No, admission at XIME Bangalore is a multi-step process. Check below the admission process of XIME Bangalore:

1. Application: The mode of application is online. Candidates need to pay an application fee of INR 2,000 for admission.
2. Selection Rounds: Aspirants are shortlisted for PGDM course based on XAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT followed by a GDPI round. The institute also considers the academic performance and co-curricular activities of the aspirants.
3. Admission Confirmation: After completion of the selection rounds, aspirants need to come for verification round. Shortlisted aspirants need to pay a fee to confirm their admission.

No, CAT scores are not compulsory for admission to the MBA course at IA School of Management. There are several other entrance exams accepted by the college, such as PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CAT and XAT. Thus, CAT is one of the accepted entrance exams for admission to MBA courses. However, it is not compulsory.