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

Gauhati University MBA admission is completely based on the merit scores obtained by students in the university/national-level entrance exam along with their merit at the undergraduate level. The university conducts its own entrance exam for admission. However, those with a valid score in national-level entrances, such as MAT/ CAT/ XAT/ CMAT exams are exempted from this test provided they have a score of 75 percentile and above. Those who qualify one of the afore-mentioned exams are required to go through a GDPI round for final selection. Before everything else, students must meet with the minimum eligibility criteria set by the university which is to pass a relevant undergraduate degree with at least 50% aggregate. However, those who are in the final year of their UG degree can also apply provided they have no arrears in the previous semesters and fulfill the complete eligibility before first semester exams.

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.

Following the results announcement, Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) will make available the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2023 cutoff. By the second week of January 2024, the outcome will be known.Prior to that, the qualifying CAT cutoffs—the minimal score requirements for admission to MBA programs—were announced by the IIMs. The CAT cutoff is different for every IIM. Shortlisted candidates for the admissions process will be those who meet the CAT 2023 cutoff. Candidates must meet the requirements set out by each IIM in order to be selected for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). 

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

Assam Don Bosco University accepts the following entrance exam scores for admission to MBA :

1.Don Bosco University Entrance Test (DBU-PGET)

2. Common Admission Test (CAT)

3.Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

4.Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT)

5.Management Aptitude Test (MAT)

6.Joint Management Entrance Test (JMAT) 

7.All India Council for Technical Education

8. Common Management Admission Test (AICTE-CMAT)

 Candidates with valid GMAT/ CAT/XAT/MAT /AICTE-CMAT/JMAT scores may be exempted from the written test . The selection process also includes a group discussion and personal interview

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. 

No, it is not necessary to have an MBA degree to get a job in managerial post in a Government organisation.

A PGDM in a relevant specialisation can be equally eligible or suitable for a managerial role in a Government organisation also.

 

Kaziranga University provides hostel facilities to students seeking accomodation facility at the university. The university has 2-seater, 3-seater, and 4-seater rooms. In addition to the hostel fee, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable admission fee of INR 10,000. The fee structure for Kaziranga University hostel is presented in the table below:

Hostel Room	Fee (Per Semester)
4-Seater	INR 38,000
3-Seater	INR 45,000
2-Seater	INR 58,000
2-Seater (AC)	INR 68,000

 

No, the course cannot be completed in a year. The university offers it for only two-years and in full-time mode. Students can opt for any one of seven available specialisations. The university accepts CAT/ XAT/ GMAT /MAT/ CMAT and its own entrance exam for admissions.

Yes, IIT Guwahati follows a semester pattern for its MBA programme. The college offers an MBA programme to students at the PG level. It is offered for 2 years. Candidates can check the official website of the college for more information.

The date for the XAT 2025 exam was 5 January, 2025. This piece of information was released by the XLRI Jamshedpur. 

Yes, the MBA course is available at Assam Institute of Management. The course is offered for two years in full-time mode by the institute. The total fee is INR 3,80,100. The admissions are based on entrance exams scores like CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA. Students also have to qualify the GD and Personal Interview round.