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

Located in Assam and Guwahati, a comparison of both these public universities for their MBA programme on the basis of components such as fee, seats, eligibility and salary is tabulated below:

Comparison Components (MBA)	Gauhati University	Tezpur University
Median Salary	INR 8.40 LPA	INR 4.85 LPA
Total Tuition Fee	INR 7,000 - INR 3.35 lakh	INR 24,000 - 69,770
Seat intake	150*	79*
Eligibility	UG degree with 50% aggregate	UG degree with 50% aggregate

NOTE: The data mentioned in the above table is sourced from various sources on the internet. Hence, is indicative. Additionally, the seat intake mentioned also includes seats for the course at affiliated colleges.

As per the factual data available in the above table, it can be noted that Gauhati University offers more ROI-centered value to the students’ after completion of their MBA degree compared to Tezpur University. However, its fee range for MBA is comparatively higher than Tezpur. Hence, students looking for an affordable option for MBA might find Gauhati University expensive. The final decision is with the aspirants of whether they wish to get into a university with a better ROI or an affordable option. 

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

Assam Downtown University provides 60 seats for its MBA programme. This implies that a total of 60 students can be admitted to this programme. Moreover, interested candidates must register and apply timely for the course. After application, those who are shortlisted are required to pay the admission fee to confirm their seats. However, the above-mentioned intake is as per the official website. It is subject to change and, hence, is inductive.

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

 

Yes, Assam University, Silchar offers MBA courses for two-year in full-time mode. The university offers two major specialisations, one is Post graduate Diploma in Marketing Management and another is MBA in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Additionally, the university also offers five year BBA + MBA integrated course for five-years. The university accepts XAT, CAT, CUET-PG, CMAT and CUET scores for admission to this course. 

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.

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.

The scope of MBA course is increasing day by day. MBA is one of the big job oriented professional programme and the most one which has been sought by the students. Once you have completed your degree, you have a great job opportunity in the industrial world. You may the manager or executive in term of designation.

The management term is most suited to the managers and that's why it is the way, where you can reach on the top of the height as soon as possible by using your leadership and working proficiency. An MBA professional always plays a vital role in his/her company and this is why he used to keep in touch with the board of directors. No need to specify the companies who recruit the MBA professionals. All sectors including government and public have various industries, companies, institutions or related organizations, come in the job prospective fields for an MBA professional.

Some job profiles are listed here:

• Brand Manager
• Account Manager
• International Business Manager
• Marketing Executive
• Business Technical Consultant

All the best.

The scope of MBA course is increasing day by day. MBA is one of the big job oriented professional programme and the most one which has been sought by the students. Once you have completed your degree, you have a great job opportunity in the industrial world. You may the manager or executive in term of designation.

The management term is most suited to the managers and that's why it is the way, where you can reach on the top of the height as soon as possible by using your leadership and working proficiency. An MBA professional always plays a vital role in his/her company and this is why he used to keep in touch with the board of directors. No need to specify the companies who recruit the MBA professionals. All sectors including government and public have various industries, companies, institutions or related organizations, come in the job prospective fields for an MBA professional.

Some job profiles are listed here:

• Brand Manager
• Account Manager
• International Business Manager
• Marketing Executive
• Business Technical Consultant

All the best.