Best XAT Colleges in Karnataka

If you're applying to MBA at Adarsh AIMIT through CAT, then go to the official website of CAT. Start checking around July that's when the notification usually drops. Applications run from August till September. The exam takes place in November. Make sure you don't miss the deadlines.

Yes, it is necessary to cover all topics of CAT syllabus as there is no predefined format of the question paper weightage. The CAT question paper can have questions from any topic. Even though, it is known that certain topics dominate the CAT paper, you must be prepared for surprises. It may happen that in one session, most of the questions are asked from seemingly less important section, which you had ignored during preparation.

Kirloskar Institute of Management, Harihar offers admission to PGDM course based on entrance exam scores and performance of the candidates in the selection rounds. KIM Admission criteria for PGDM course is based on the AICTE guidelines which include:

Parameters	Weightage (in %)
Score in common entrance test	35%
Case Based Group experience/Case Study	15%
Academic Performance	15%
Personal Interview	15%
Work experience	15%
Sports & Extracurricular Activities	5%

MYRA School of Business offer scholarships for PGDM students. Find below the details of the scholarship: 

Merit Scholarship: Up to INR 5 lakh 

CAT Score Scholarship: Up to INR 1.5 lakhs (Minimum 75 percentile)

Placements are good at CMR University. BTech highest and average package in recent past was 18 LPA and 4 LPA. In MBA and BBA, 97.1% and 87.3% students were placed. In School of Design, the average package received was between 4 LPA and 6 LPA.

Acharya Bangalore Business School is well known institute for Management courses in Bangalore. The institute has a good record of MBA placements. Check out the key highlights of ABBS placements for the Class 2024 to 2022 in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 23 LPA	INR 13.58 LPA	INR 16.43 LPA
Average package	INR 7.64 LPA	INR 7.72 LPA	INR 7.56 LPA
Median package	INR 7 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 6.12 LPA

 

Yes. If a candidate has scored above 70% in their qualifying exams, they can seek direct admission. Those with scores below this threshold will need to clear an interview.  

Median salary of B.E. / B.Tech course is INR 425,000 as per the reports/data available.

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.

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.

Candidates must have passed graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate in case of SC/ ST) to apply for MBA programme at ISBR Business School. Besides, aspirants should have a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, ATMA, etc. to apply for admission. Those without any of the accepted entrance exam scores can appear for ISBR Aptitude Test for admission.

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.

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:

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.

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from RV Institute of Management is INR 600,000. While, the Median package offered by Mount Carmel College after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 360,000 - INR 535,000. Basis these stats, RV Institute of Management is better option compared to Mount Carmel College on the Median salary parameter.