Best MBA Colleges in Bhubaneswar: Fees, Admissions, Courses, Placements

There are about 80+ best MBA colleges in Bhubaneswar. Of these, 65 colleges are privately owned, and 7 colleges are owned by public/government organisations. OJEE, CAT, MAT, XAT, and CMAT are some of the most accepted entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Bhubaneswar. SOA University, IMI Bhubaneswar, Xavier School of Rural Management, KIIT School of Management, Regional College of Management, IMIS, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Bhubaneswar.

The No. 1 MBA college in Bhubaneswar is XIM University. According to the NIRF 2025 Management category rankings for top MBA colleges in India, it ranked 45th, above all other B-schools in the city and state. 

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

Yes, there are many good affordable MBA colleges in Bhubaneswar. Some of these can be a little competitive. Utkal University has about 19 MBA programmes, some of which are affilated with other institutes in the city. The fees for Utkal University MBA courses start from INR 50,000.   

The Utkal University MBA total tuition fee ranges INR 288 to INR 5.1 lakh. This fee range includes the tuition fee for MBA (Regular), IMBA, E-MBA and other MBA courses. This fee is given as per the data available on the official sources and hence, is subject to change. Other than the tuition fees, candidates also have to pay for Laboratory development fee, Mess charges, Alumni fees, etc.

There are nearly 12 Utkal University-affiliated colleges that offer MBAs. The fee payment has to be done at the time of admission followed by fee payment in the semesters.

Dhenkanal Autonomous College in Bhubaneswar offers a low cost MBA programme with a tuition of INR 98K. This is under the Utkal University.

Listed below are the top specialisations offered by various MBA colleges in Bhubaneswar:

The following is a list of the general requirements for MBA admission at Bhubaneswar colleges:

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree in any discipline from an accredited university or other organisation with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.
• Scores from national admission exams like the OJEE, CAT, CMAT, or MAT are taken into account by many MBA colleges in Orissa. Candidates must achieve the minimum standards specified by the aforementioned colleges.

The academic fee for the MBA programme at Shiksha O Anusandhan ranges between INR 2 lakh (MBA) and INR 12.50 lakh (Integrated MBA). This does not include other charges, including hostel, mess, etc. fees. 

Preparing for SAAT involves creating a structured, 2-hour daily study plan focusing on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or Biology) based on the Class 11, 12 curriculum. Key strategies include mastering the syllabus, practising with mock tests to improve speed, using official study materials, and consistently revising, with a focus on weak areas.

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. 

Xavier Institute of Management offered the highest placement package of INR 17 LPA, while SOA University offered the lowest placement package of INR 4 LPA.

Listed below are the top MBA colleges in Bhubaneswar along with their placement package offered to their graduates:

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Xavier Institute of Management has the highest total tuition fee of INR 22 lakh.

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the top MBA colleges in Bhubaneswar along with their total tuition fee:

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Birla Global University and IMI Bhubaneswar - International Management Institute both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. The total tuition fee for Birla Global University ranges between INR 8 Lakh and INR 14 Lakh. The total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at IMI Bhubaneswar - International Management Institute is INR 12.08 Lakh. 

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

Hope this information proves beneficial for you!

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.

The table below shows the best private MBA colleges in Odisha along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Hope this answers your query!

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.

No, admissions to the Centurion University Bhubaneswar MBA course cannot be obtained without a valid CUEE score. It is an admission test conducted by the university itself. Thus, candidates seeking admission to the MBA course at the university must take the CUEE exam. To apply, visit the official website of the university. Once the exam results are announced, students are required to appear for the counselling process.

The placement percentage for batch 2026 is yet to be released. A total 130 students registered for placement drive 2026, of which 50 were placed in reputed companies.

The OJEE closing ranks for General category (Home State) candidates at Srusti Academy of Management and Technology varied in recent years, 7,730 in 2021 and 13,085 in 2022. These figures help applicants understand past trends and assess their admission chances more effectively.

AGBS, Bhubaneshwar MBA fees is INR 5.84 Lacs in academic year 2026. This fees is charged on per semester basis at INR 1.43 Lacs in first year and INR 1.48 Lacs in second year's semesters. 

KSRM admission process involves online registration, entrance test, seletion rounds, result declaration and seat allotment. Aspirants have to go through each of the admission stage to get a seat in the desired course. More details about each of the admission stage is provided below:

STEP 1: Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility criteria can register online by visiting the KSRM official website. 

STEP 2: Candidates applying through KIITEE Exam need to appear for the exam. The aspirants applying with CAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ GMAT score can be exempted to take the KIITEE test.

STEP 3: The entrance test results are declared online. Candidates with a good score are shortlisted and can appear for the group discussion and personal interview round.

STEP 4: Based on the overall performance in the selection rounds and admission test scores, the final selection is done. Candidates can be asked to submit documents for verification and pay some amount of fee to confirm their seat.

The ASBM University MBA fee sturcture comprises the yearly instalments of course fees and the one-time fees payable by the students selected for admission. The course fees differs across the available MBA courses. Check out the following table for the total ASBMU MBA fees for various courses/ specialisations:

NOTE: The mentioned fees are sourced from the official website of the university/ sanctioning body. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative.