Best Colleges accepting XAT Score in Karnataka

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.

ASB Bangalore MBA admission process is carried out in online mode. Only the aspirants fulfillig the eligibility requirement should apply for the programme. Admission to both MBA and Executive MBA is entrance-based. Candidates can refer to the following pointers for an overview of ASB Bangalore MBA:

STEP 1: Application Process - The application form can be filled out via online mode through the school official website. Aspirants must meet the eligibility criteria or else the application is treated as invalid.

STEP 2: Shortlisting of Students - Candidates are shortlisted for interview round based on fulfilment of eligibility criteria and score in MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, and ACAT. A merit list can be released further with the names of candidates eligible for admission.

STEP 3: Admission confirmation - Selected candidates can pay the amount as suggested by the school to confirm their seat.

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.

The highest package offered during the 2024 placement drive at Acharya Bangalore Business School stood at INR 10.80 LPA. The following table showcases the Acharya Bangalore Business School highest package offered between 2022 and 2024 placements:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 23 LPA	INR 13.58 LPA	INR 10.80 LPA

IBS Bangalore provides scholarships to meritorious students via IBSAT or scores in accepted entrance exam. The school offers scholarships to aspirants falling under below categories:

• Toppers in IBSAT
• Wards of IBS Alumni
• Physically Challenged Candidates
• Wards of Defence Personnel (In-service/ retired) from Army, Airforce, Navy, and Paramilitary Forces

HKBK College of Engineering in Bangalore accepts the following entrance exam scores for admission to its MBA program: KMAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT. 

Candidates must also have a minimum of 50% aggregate in a relevant bachelor's program. They must also score at least 60 percentile in the entrance exams. 

HKBK College of Engineering also considers scores from national level exams like: 

Karnataka College Entrance Test (KCET)

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE)

GATE

WeSchool specializes in PGDM courses which are similar to MBA courses, except the fact that PGDM courses provide more practical exposure. The tuition fees for these courses is about INR 14 lakh to INR 15 lakh. Hostel accommodation is compulsory for Bengaluru Campus with the hostel fees being Rs. 1,25,400 p.a. along with refundable deposits of Rs. 14,000.

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)

A pass in graduation from any stream with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SC/ ST/ OBC) from a recognised board is required to apply for RCM Bangalore MBA and PGDM courses. Candidates need to hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at later stages of admission.

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.

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. 

Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies PGDM admissions do not require candidates to have prior work experience. However, candidates who can show valid work experience during Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies admissions will be given preference over other candidates.

Hence, work experience is recommended to candidates who are interested in pursuing PGDM at Ramaiah Institute of Management Studies.

The overall placement rate for CAIAS is yet to be released. However, the placement rate for MSc Psychology has been released. Check the table below to know more:

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from GITAM School of Business, Bengaluru is INR 440,000. While, the Median package offered by School of Management, CMR University after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 350,000. Basis these stats, GITAM School of Business, Bengaluru is better option compared to School of Management, CMR University on the Median salary parameter.

St. Xavier's College is a good institute in Bangalore in terms of MBA placements. The institute offers 100% placement assistance. the highest and average package secured by batch 2026 was INR 26 LPA and INR 10 LPA.