Which MBA college in Odisha, with fees ranging between INR 2-3 lakh, is the best?

Hi, there are about 20+ best MBA colleges in Odisha with tuition fees ranging between INR 2-3 lakh. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their fees: College Names Total Tuition Fee Utkal University INR 2 lakh ASBM University INR 3 lakh GIET University INR 2 lakh TAT - Trident Academy of Technology INR 2 lakh Regional College of Management INR 3 lakh

What is the exam pattern for OJEE?

OJEE exam pattern is as follows: Exam pattern features Details Exam mode Computer-based test mode (CBT) Dates Second week of May 2025 Duration 3 hours duration – BPharm 2 hours duration – LE BTech, LE BSc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA, MBA, MTech and MArch 1 hours duration – Mpharm, Integrated MBA and LE BPharm Type of questions Multiple choice questions (MCQs) Marking scheme 4 marks for each question 1 mark deducted for each wrong attempt No marks will be awarded for not attempting question/s

Is OJEE difficult to crack?

OJEE is an entrance which requires understanding of syllabus and concepts. Difficulty level of exam can be higher for one person and lesser for another. So, to crack OJEE exam, students should know basics, syllabus and marking scheme. They should practice with taking OJEE mock tests.

What is the scope of OJEE?

OJEE or Odisha JEE is a state level entrance exam for admission to various colleges in Odisha. The scope of OJEE is that it is a gateway for admission to various UG and PG programmes in colleges in Odisha. Students who wish to pursue courses such as BTech, MBA, MPharma, BPharma, BCAT, Integrated MBA, MCA, etc. can appear for OJEE and take admission to various colleges and universities in Odisha.

What are the top private MBA colleges in Orissa?

The table below shows the best private MBA colleges in Odisha along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria: Private Colleges Total tuition Fee SOA University- Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission INR 2 Lacs – INR 9 lakh IMI Bhubaneswar Admission INR 9 lakh Xavier School of Rural Management Admission INR 12 lakh KIIT School of Management Admission INR 10 lakh Xavier Institute of Management Admission INR 19 lakh Hope this answers your query!

Can I do MBA without giving any entrance exam?

In rare circumstances, it is possible to pursue an MBA without taking any entrance exam. The CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT, and other standardized entrance exams are required for admission to many MBA programs worldwide. If you are not planning to take the CAT in 2024, listed below are some direct admission eligibility criteria to help you be accepted into MBA programs. The minimum score required in the UG level examination may differ from one college to another, however, the student must have scored at least 50%-65% aggregate in his or her graduation. For the reserved category, the score should at least be 45% aggregate. Some institutes accept other competitive exam scores such as XAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT, ATMA, SNAP, etc.

What are the government top MBA colleges in Orissa?

The table below shows the best government MBA colleges in Odisha along with their total tuition fee: Public/Government Colleges Total tuition Fee IIM Sambalpur Admission INR 11 lakh NIT Rourkela Admission INR 4 lakh Utkal University Admission INR 50,000 – INR 2 lakh Gangadhar Meher University Admission INR 90,000 Ravenshaw University Admission INR 3 lakh Hope this information proves beneficial for you!

What are the top distance MBA colleges in Orissa?

The table below shows the distance MBA colleges in Orissa along with their tuition fees: Top MBA Colleges Tuition Fee Institute of Technical and Professional Studies INR 50,000 Institute of Professional Education and Research, Bhubaneswar INR 40,000 Attitude Business School, Bhubaneswar INR 52,000

What is the fees for MBA at Siksha O Anusandhan?

The total tuition fee for the MBA programme at Shiksha O Anusandhan ranges between INJR 5.1 Lacs - INR 11 lakh. There is a range in the fee because the fee for each specialisation can be different from the other. This range of fees only consists of the total cost of tuition for the MBA programme and does not include the cost of the hostel fee or the mess fee. The above-mentioned fee is taken from an official source/sanctioning body. Hence, it may vary.

Best MBA Colleges in Balasore - 2026 Admissions, Fees, Placements

Q: Which MBA college in Odisha provides the best placements to students?

IIM Sambalpur offered the highest placement package of INR 12 LPA and the prominent recruiters participated include Amazon, Microsoft, Capgemini, TVS, Infosys, etc.Listed below are the top MBA colleges in Odisha along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters: College Name Annual Average Package Prominent Recruiters SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Placements INR 4 LPA Accenture, Adani, Cognizant, EY, Amazon, HCL, etc. IIM Sambalpur Placements INR 12 LPA Amazon, Microsoft, Capgemini, TVS, Infosys, etc. KIIT School of Management Placements INR 7 LPA Khimji Ramdas LLC, TCS, ITC, Deloitte, Samsung, etc. NIT Rourkela Placements INR 5 LPA Google, Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, etc.

There are nearly 3 MBA/PGDM colleges in Balasore. Out of these 3 MBA/PGDM colleges in Balasore , there is a split of colleges by ownership, private: 1.

Location wise

Balasore has 3 MBA/PGDM. Refer to the table below cities/states having no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	811 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	650 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	615 Colleges
Karnataka	560 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	548 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	539 Colleges
Telangana	533 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	513 Colleges
Bangalore	355 Colleges
Hyderabad	273 Colleges
Pune	263 Colleges
Haryana	245 Colleges
Gujarat	212 Colleges
Rajasthan	203 Colleges
Punjab	200 Colleges
Orissa	195 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	195 Colleges
Kerala	185 Colleges
Chennai	170 Colleges
Mumbai	160 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Students have to appear for OJEE, state level exams and used for MBA/PGDM admissions Many colleges also accept and scores for admissions. Below is table showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
OJEE	3 Colleges

There are nearly 3 MBA/PGDM colleges in Balasore. Out of these 3 MBA/PGDM colleges in Balasore , there is a split of colleges by ownership, private: 1.

Location wise

Balasore has 3 MBA/PGDM. Refer to the table below cities/states having no. of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	811 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	650 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	615 Colleges
Karnataka	560 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	548 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	539 Colleges
Telangana	533 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	513 Colleges
Bangalore	355 Colleges
Hyderabad	273 Colleges
Pune	263 Colleges
Haryana	245 Colleges
Gujarat	212 Colleges
Rajasthan	203 Colleges
Punjab	200 Colleges
Orissa	195 Colleges
Mumbai (All)	195 Colleges
Kerala	185 Colleges
Chennai	170 Colleges
Mumbai	160 Colleges

Entrance Exams

Students have to appear for OJEE, state level exams and used for MBA/PGDM admissions Many colleges also accept and scores for admissions. Below is table showing exams accepted by number of colleges:

Exam Details	Colleges
OJEE	3 Colleges

Cambridge School of Management

Balasore

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

OJEE

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Modern Engineering and Management Studies

BalasorePvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

OJEE

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.2 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Best MBA Colleges in Balasore - 2026 Admissions, Fees, Placements

Q: How many MBA colleges are there in Orissa?

There are about 180+ best MBA colleges in Orissa. Of these, 118 colleges are privately owned, 28 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities owns 3 colleges. OJEE, CAT, XAT, MAT, and ATMA are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Orissa. SOA University, IIM Sambalpur, IMI Bhubaneswar, KIIT School of Management, NIT Rourkela, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Orissa.

The key highlights related to top MBA colleges in Orissa are mentioned below:

Parameters	Particulars/Statistics
Number of MBA Colleges	180+
Annual Fees	INR < 1 lakh: 23 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 62 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 21 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 17 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 21 colleges
Top Specialisations	Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, Operations, Business Analytics, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	OJEE, CAT, MAT, CMAT, MAT, etc.

Q: Which is the No. 1 MBA college in Orissa as per NIRF 2024?

Hi, to determine the No. 1 MBA college in Orissa, you need to go through its NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College Names	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Xavier University, Bhubaneswar Ranking	35	46	43
IIM Sambalpur Ranking	66	58	50
IMI Bhubaneswar Ranking	70	67	61
SOA University Ranking	NA	57	62
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Ranking	48	59	67

Hope this information proves beneficial for you!

Q: Is it worth joining MBA colleges in Orissa?

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

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan MBA	INR 2 Lacs – INR 9 lakh	INR 4 LPA
IIM Sambalpur MBA	INR 11 lakh	INR 12 LPA
Xavier School of Rural Management MBA	INR 12 lakh	INR 17 LPA
KIIT School of Management MBA	INR 10 lakh	INR 8 LPA
NIT Rourkela MBA	INR 4 lakh	INR 5 LPA

Hope this answers your query!

Q: What are the affordable MBA colleges in Orissa?

It is estimated that joining MBA colleges in Odisha can be affordable, as most of the colleges have total tuition fees ranging between INR 1-2 lakh. Listed below are some of the top affordable MBA colleges in Delhi with fees less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Utkal University	INR 50,000
Fakir Mohan University	INR 57,000
SCS Autonomous College	INR 288
Berhampur University	INR 18,000 - INR 64,000
Gangadhar Meher University	INR 90,000
Rama Devi Women's University	INR 49,000

Q: Which MBA college in Odisha provides the best placements to students?

IIM Sambalpur offered the highest placement package of INR 12 LPA and the prominent recruiters participated include Amazon, Microsoft, Capgemini, TVS, Infosys, etc.Listed below are the top MBA colleges in Odisha along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters:

College Name	Annual Average Package	Prominent Recruiters
SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Placements	INR 4 LPA	Accenture, Adani, Cognizant, EY, Amazon, HCL, etc.
IIM Sambalpur Placements	INR 12 LPA	Amazon, Microsoft, Capgemini, TVS, Infosys, etc.
KIIT School of Management Placements	INR 7 LPA	Khimji Ramdas LLC, TCS, ITC, Deloitte, Samsung, etc.
NIT Rourkela Placements	INR 5 LPA	Google, Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, etc.

Bharat Institute of Management and Technology

Balasore

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

OJEE

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

IIM Sambalpur - Indian Institute of Management

SambalpurGovt#34 NIRF

Courses Offered

2 Courses

4.2

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹16.75 L - 18.5 L

Placement Rating

4.0

Xavier School of Rural Management, Xavier University Bhubaneswar

BhubaneswarPvt#45 NIRF

Courses Offered

1 Course

4.3

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹14 L

Median Salary

₹11.5 LPA

Commonly asked questions
On Best MBA Colleges in Balasore - 2026 Admissions, Fees, Placements

Q: Is it necessary to do MBA to get a government job or PGDM is fine?

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.

Q: What are the top government PGDM colleges in India?

Some of the popular Govt. PGDM Colleges are given in the table below:

IIM Kozhikode
IIM Shillong
XLRI Jamshedpur
MDI, Gurgaon
MICA, Ahmedabad
IIM Lucknow
Great Lakes Institute of Management

Q: Is it necessary to give entrance exams for admission to PGDM course?

Yes, it is very much necessary to take entrance exams for PGDM courses in India, If you want to take admission int reputable and top-tier B-schools then it is very crucial.

While some institutions offer direct admission based on graduation merit, most colleges require valid scores from national-level tests like CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, or MAT.