Best MBA Colleges in Assam: Ranking 2026, Fees, Admissions, Courses, Placements

There are about 25+ best MBA colleges in Assam. Among these,  10 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and 10 colleges are privately owned. CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, and ATMA are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Assam. Tezpur University, Royal Global University, Assam University, Silchar, Guwahati University, ADTU - Assam Down Town University, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Assam.

Tezpur University emerged as the top MBA college in Assam. Listed below is the NIRF ranking of past three years:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Tezpur University Ranking	NA	93	95

To determine the worth of joining the top MBA colleges in Assam, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
Tezpur University	INR 8,000 – INR 63,000	INR 8 LPA
Assam University, Silchar	INR 4,000 – INR 7,000	INR 5 LPA
ADTU - Assam Down Town University	INR 1 Lacs - INR 5 lakh	INR 6 LPA
ADBU - Assam Don Bosco University	INR 5 lakh	INR 2 LPA
Dibrugarh University	INR 1 lakh	INR 15 LPA

The table below shows the affordable MBA colleges in Assam having tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost MBA Colleges	Tuition Fee
Tezpur University	INR 8,000 - INR 63,000
Bodoland University, Silchar	INR 4,000 - INR 7,000
Bodoland University	INR 26,000
Morigaon College	INR 7,000
College of Agriculture	INR 46,000

The application fees is important to complete the application process. The application fees of Gauhati University is given below:

• INR 1000 for one subject 
• INR 1500 for two subjects
• INR 2000 for three subjects

The general eligibility criteria to get admission to top MBA colleges in Assam are mentioned 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 Assam consider scores from national-level entrance exams such as MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, etc.. Candidates are required to meet the minimum cutoff scores set by the respective colleges.

Yes, candidates can appear for MAT exam from home. For that, they need to opt for the Internet Based Test or IBT mode option in the MAT application form. In IBT mode, candidates can appear for the test from home or any location by using a laptop or desktop with a functional webcam and internet connection. Given below are some guidelines for MAT IBT: The candidates must have a stable internet connection with proper speed throughout the exam duration A proxy for this is if they can login into their email accounts without difficulty. Upload Speed: Minimum speed should be 512 kbps Browser to use are: Chrome version 63 and above and Firefox version 52 and above Operating system to use are: WindowsOS (Version7 and above) Dot NETframework: MSB requires dot net framework. The minimum supported version is 4.5.1. NETframework Memory: 65MB permanent free space on the default hard drive.

Ideally, XAT preparation takes six to nine months, but if candidates have prepared for CAT too, XAT preparation can be done in lesser time as one will have to only work on Decision Making and General Knowledge topics. Those who are weak in English Comprehension must start reading practice early on. The ideal time to start XAT preparation is May, so you can cover the whole syllabus by October and dedicate two months to mock test practice.

If you start studying for XAT late, by July or so, make sure you complete the syllabus by October only. Remember that XAT syllabus is tough, so you’ll need to study at least 6-8 hours daily from start until the end. Give ample time to yourself to complete the XAT syllabus.

Candidates seeking admission to the MBA programme at Tezpur University must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories). Also, candidates are required to take any of the entrance exams such as CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ GMAT/ ATMA/ CMAT. Candidates having valid scores in any one of the aforementioned entrance exams will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) round. 

The table below shows the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top MBA colleges in Assam:

College Names	Annual Average Package	Top Recruiters
Tezpur University Placements	INR 8 LPA	Tata Consumer Products, Asian Paints, SBI Life, Federal Bank, etc.
Assam University, Silchar Placements	INR 5 LPA	Deloitte, IDBI Bank, Hexaware Technologies, TCS, etc.
ADTU - Assam Down Town University Placements	INR 6 LPA	Induslnd Bank, Nestle, Amazon, Flipkart, Tech Mahindra, etc.
ADBU - Assam Don Bosco University Placements	INR 2 LPA	HDFC Bank, Wipro, Reliance Communications, Shriram Value Services, etc.
Dibrugarh University Placements	INR 15 LPA	Airtel, Godrej, Vodafone, TCS, Capgemini, etc.

It differs from college to college. Some will require you to add details while some may not. Though your admission is majorly based on the UG marks, and Class 12 scores in some colleges.

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The table below shows some of the top private MBA colleges in Assam along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and their eligibility criteria/accepted entrance exams:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Exams/Eligibility Criteria
Royal Global University Admission	INR 6 lakh Seats: 60	Exams: CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. Eligibility: Graduation with 50% aggregate
ADTU - Assam Down Town University Admission	INR 1 Lacs - INR 5 lakh	Eligibility: Graduation with 50% aggregate
Gauhati Commerce College Admission	INR 2 lakh Seats: 60	Eligibility: Pass in Graduation
Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Management and Technology Admission	INR 3 lakh	Exams: CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, etc. Eligibility: Graduation with 50% aggregate
Kaziranga University Admission	INR 5 lakh Seats: 120	Exams: CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, etc. Eligibility: Graduation with 50% aggregate

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various MBA colleges in Assam:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Finance	15
Human Resources	13
Sales & Marketing	13
Operations	6
IT & Systems	4

Yes, MBA is available at Assam Downtown University as a full-time course offered at the PG level. The university offers three major specialisations, including an MBA (Corporate Finance), an MBA in Healthcare Management, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Tabulated below are key highlights:

Particulars	Statistics
Duration	Two years
Eligibility	UG degree with minimum of 50% in aggregate

Note: The above-mentioned information is taken from official sources. However, it is still subject to change.

There are only 2 Government Colleges in India that provide PGDM Courses and accept MAT Scores, others provide MBA, which is similar to PGDM. The colleges are -

• IIRM Hyderabad
• Administrative Staff College of India

Joining Online MBA colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
Great Lakes Institute of Management MBA	INR 4 lakh	INR 12 LPA
IFHE Hyderabad MBA	INR 2 lakh	INR 8 LPA
Birla Institute of Management Technology MBA	INR 3 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Manipal University, Jaipur MBA	INR 2 lakh	INR 8 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

The best online MBA college would depend on various factors of learning and career growth. But, if you must choose by curricula and global employer appeal, IIM Ahmedabad has advanced blended online MBA programmes. It's also NIRF’s no. 1 management college in India, for the last two years. IIM Ahmedabad offers two online MBA programmes in blended mode. One is a general course, MBA- BPGP (Blended Post Graduate Programme in Management). The other one is the Blended MBA in Business Analytics & AI. 

MBA in Digital Marketing is primarily centered on digital marketing strategies. It includes social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, email marketing, and data analytics.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.

Particulars	MBA in Digital Marketing	MBA in Marketing
Degree Name	MBA in Digital Marketing	MBA Sales and Marketing
Degree Type	Postgraduate	Postgraduation
Course duration	2 years	2 years
Education modes	Full-time, part-time, online, and distance learning	Full-time, Part-time, Online, Distance
Entrance Exams	NMIMS,  CMAT,  Symbiosis Entrance Test,  MAH CET,  etc..	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP etc.
Course Fees	INR 1 Lacs to INR 15 Lacs and above	INR 3 to INR 25 Lakh
Average Salary	INR 8 LPA	INR 5 to INR 20 LPA
Job Profiles	Digital Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Paid Media Manager/Specialist, Content Writer, Campaign Manager and SEO Manager	Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Head Of Digital Marketing, Market Research Analyst etc.
Top recruiters	Sweans Technologies, EZ Rankings IndeedSeo, Webmaxed, ThatWare LLP, etc.	ITC,  Flipkart,  Coca-Cola, Marico,  Godrej, Nestle, etc.
Top Colleges	IMT Institute of Business Management,  IMT Ghaziabad,  Lovely Professional University,  IIM, Bodh Gaya etc..	IIM Calcutta,  IMT6 Lucknow,  XLRI,  NMIMS,  Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,  etc..

Note - The information is taken from external sites and may vary.

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NIT Silchar MBA fee is INR 1.6 Lacs for two years. Additionally, candidates must pay a one-time fee at the time of admission. The amount of the one-time fee is INR 6,000. Students seeking hostel facility at the campus have to pay a hostel fee ranging from INR 52,520 to INR 1 Lakh. The mentioned fees have been sourced from the official website of the institute/sanctioning body. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.

RGU - Royal Global University's MBA admission criteria may include various entrance exams like CAT (Common Admission Test), MAT (Management Aptitude Test), XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test), or RGU's own entrance test. The specific exams accepted can vary each year, and the university may update its requirements. Prospective MBA applicants should consult the university's official website or directly contact the admissions office to obtain the most recent and accurate information regarding accepted entrance exams and their respective score requirements. This ensures that applicants are well-informed about the current admission criteria for the MBA programme at RGU - Royal Global University.

India's premiere b-schools accept CAT for MBA admissions. More than 2.5 lakh candidates fighting for limited seats at these institutes make the exam tough to crack.

Candidates under M.Tech Students (Studentship) category must have valid GATE score in admissible examination paper. They are entitled to receive Financial Assistantship/ Scholarship from IIT Guwahati at the rate of INR 12,400 per month (tenable for a maximum period of 24 months) as per the governing rules subject to satisfactory academic progress and satisfactory performance in assigned teaching assistant duty.

The course is offered in full-time mode for two years. The institute accepts entrance exams like CAT /CMAT/MAT/XAT and ATMA for admissions. Students also have to appear for a Group discussion and Personal interview round. The final selection is based on entrance score, GD & PI, academic records and work experience.