Best MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Salary, Ranking

There are a total of 499 best MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Among these, 310 colleges are privately owned, 27 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 8 MBA colleges. APICET, MAT, CAT, and XAT are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in AP. IIM Visakhapatnam, KL Business School, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, GITAM School of Business, Sanskriti School of Business, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College, RVR and JC College of Engineering, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in AP.

Best MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Highlights 2023

MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a two-year full-time master-level course that can be pursued by students who have completed their graduation in any discipline. Students can enroll in various types of MBA such as Online MBA, Part-time MBA, Distance MBA, Integrated MBA, and Executive MBA.

The table below shows the key highlights of top MBA colleges in AP:

Particulars	Parameters/Statistics
Number of MBA Colleges	499
Annual Fees	INR < 1 lakh: 384 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 23 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 8 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 15 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 11 colleges
Top Specialisations	Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, Operations, IT & Systems, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	APICET,  CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.

Predict your chances here: MBA 2023 Cutoff Predictor

Best MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Eligibility Criteria

The general eligibility criteria to get MBA admission to best MBA colleges in AP 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.
• Many MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh consider scores from national-level entrance exams such as APICET, CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. Candidates are required to meet the minimum cutoff scores set by the respective colleges.

Popular Entrance Exams for Best MBA Colleges Andhra Pradesh: Exam Dates 2023

The most popular entrance exams accepted in top MBA colleges in AP are mentioned below:

• AP ICET: Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET)is a state-level MBA and MCA entrance examination conducted for admission to colleges in the state of Andhra Pradesh. AP ICET will be conducted by Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ananthapuramu on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education. AP ICET is conducted over a window of two days and two slots. According to APSCHE, as many as 64,884 (approx.) candidates appear for the exam. Around 40,000 (approx.) candidates qualify for the exam. The computer-based test (CBT) is conducted in 43 cities across Andhra Pradesh. The scores of AP ICET is accepted by over 290 colleges across Andhra Pradesh.

• XAT: XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programmes. XAT preparation needs at least six to nine months. Being one of the tougher MBA entrance exams among its peers, XAT requires dedicated time and effort. It comprises four sections: Decision Making, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning & Quantitative Ability.
• CAT: Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national level management aptitude test for admission to the MBA courses offered by 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools in India. CAT question paper is divided into three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.

Listed below are the following admission dates for MBA top colleges in AP:

Exam Name	Dates	Schedule
AP ICET 2023 Exam	-	AP ICET Schedule
CAT Exam 2023 Exam	Nov ‘23	CAT Schedule
XAT Exam 2024 Exam	7 Jan ‘24	XAT Schedule

What are the entrance exams accepted by Best MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh?

Listed below are the various entrance exams accepted by best MBA colleges in AP along with their number of colleges and cut off 2023 predictor:

Exams	Number of Colleges	Cutoff 2023 Predictor
AP ICET	482	AP ICET 2023 Predictor
MAT	19	MAT 2023 Predictor
CAT	21	CAT 2023 Predictor
XAT	17	XAT 2023 Predictor
CMAT	12	CMAT 2023 Predictor

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Best MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh with NIRF Rankings 2023

National Institutional Ranking Framework is a ranking methodology adopted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in India. The framework was approved by the erstwhile Ministry of Human Resource Development and launched by the Minister on 29 September 2015.

The table below shows the best MBA colleges in AP along with their NIRF rankings from past three years, i.e. from 2021 to 2023.

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
IIM Visakhapatnam	NA	33	29

Top Private MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

The table below shows the private top MBA colleges in AP along with their total tuition fee:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
IFMR Graduate School of Business Admission	INR 14.6 lakh
KL Business School Admission	INR 5.6 lakh – INR 20 lakh
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research Admission	INR 3.2 lakh
GITAM School of Business Admission	INR 9.7 lakh
Sanskriti School of Business Admission	INR 63,000 – INR 4 lakh

Top Govt. MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

The table below shows the government top MBA colleges in AP along with their total tuition fee:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
IIM Visakhapatnam Admission	INR 16 lakh
Acharya Nagarjuna University Admission	INR 32,000 – INR 66,000
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Admission	INR 54,000
Andhra University Admission	INR 3 lakh
Adikavi Nannaya University Admission	INR 33,000

Location-wise Best MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Refer to the table below for detailed overview of the location-wise distribution of AP MBA colleges along with their number and names of colleges:

Locations	Number/Names of Colleges
Guntur	45 (KL Business School, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, Acharya Nagarjuna University, etc.)
Chittoor	35 (Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology, The Apollo University, etc.)
Anantapur	33 (Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, JNTUA College of Engineering, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, etc.)
Nellore	30 (Narayana Engineering College, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Audisankara Institute of Technology, etc.)
Kadapa	27 (Yogi Vemana University, Sri Sai Institute Of Technology and Science, Sri Sai College of IT And Management, etc.)

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ROI of Best MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

Return on Investment (ROI) shows how much profit or benefit you get if you pursue a course from a particular college. It assesses the return of the fee invested by the candidate while studying and the return he/she gets in the form of placements.

The table below shows the Andhra Pradesh MBA colleges along with total tuition fee and annual average package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
IIM Visakhapatnam MBA	INR 16 lakh	INR 15.46 LPA
KL Business School MBA	INR 6 lakh	INR 4.75 LPA
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research MBA	INR 3.2 lakh	INR 5.13 LPA
RVR and JC College of Engineering MBA	INR 1.1 lakh	INR 2.17 LPA
Vishnu Institute of Technology MBA	INR 88,000	INR 4.15 LPA

Best MBA Colleges in Andhra Pradesh: Comparison

The table below shows the comparison of top MBA colleges in Andhra Pradesh:

IIM Visakhapatnam Comparison	Andhra University Comparison
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology, and Research Comparison	Vishnu Institute of Technology Comparison

Tasbiya Khan08-21-2023 15:49