Best Colleges accepting XAT Score in Karnataka

For admission in Dayananda Sagar Business School MBA programme, submit an online application followed by shortlisting based on academic background and entrance exam scores. Candidates are further evaluated through a micro presentation and personal interview. Final selection is made on overall merit.

St. Xavier’s College Bangalore and School of Commerce and Management, Christ University both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, St. Xavier’s College Bangalore is a better option since the total tuition fee for St. Xavier’s College Bangalore is INR 225,000 - INR 700,000 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.

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

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. Some of the scholarships are as follows:

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

 

Yes, MBA is offered by AIMS Institutes. Students pursuing this course get to choose from various specialisations, such as Finance, Marketing, HRM, etc. The duration of this programme is two years. Moreover, the mode of education is regular. Apart from the MBA, the institute also offers an MBA Global course with an international perspective on business and management.

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 Rs. 7 LPA. 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.

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	-

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from GIBS Business School is INR 740,000. While, the Median package offered by St. Joseph's Institute of Management after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 690,000. Basis these stats, GIBS Business School is better option compared to St. Joseph's Institute of Management on the Median salary parameter.

PGDM is one of the most popular courses of RIMS Bangalore. When it comes to the placements, the institute offers decent placements annually. The key highlights of RIMS Bangalore placements for the PGDM Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 9.20 LPA
Average package	INR 6.27 LPA
Minimim package	INR 3.5 LPA
Total recruiters visited	107
Placement rate	85%

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from Karnataka College of Management is INR 550,000. While, the Median package offered by School of Management, CMR University after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 350,000. Basis these stats, Karnataka College of Management is better option compared to School of Management, CMR University on the Median salary parameter.

Yes, IA School of Management does offer an MBA course for the duration of two years, divided into four semesters, and offered in full-time mode. The minimum eligibility for admission to the MBA course at IA School of Management is that applicants must complete their bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Admission to the MBA at this college is entrance-based.

The highest package offered during the 2026 placement drive at St. Xavier's College Bangalore stood at INR 26 LPA. The same is tabulated below: 

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
the highest package	INR 26 LPA

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: