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

There are about 500+ best MBA colleges in Karnataka. Of these, 363 colleges are privately owned, 41 are owned by public/government organisations and public-private entities own only 2 MBA college. Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CAT, CMAT, and XAT are the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Karnataka. 

IIM Bangalore, T A Pai Management Institute, Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Karnataka.

As per the NIRF ranking 2025, IIM Bangalore emerged to b as the top ranked MBA college in Karnataka followed by TAPMI Manipal and Christ University.

Listed below are some of the top colleges with their NIRF rankings -

Source: The above NIRF rankings have been taken from the official site and will/may vary in future.

Joining an MBA colleges in Karnataka 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:

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Generally, private MBA colleges are expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure and provide great placement opportunities. However, some affordable options are also available. Some of them are mentioned below -

Source: Official site and may vary.

The general eligibility criteria to get MBA admission in best college for MBA in Karnataka are listed below:

• Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or institution with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
• Many MBA colleges in Karnataka consider scores from national-level entrance exams such as Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, CAT, MAT, XAT, etc.. Candidates are required to meet the minimum cutoff scores set by the respective colleges.

TAPMI Manipal offered the highest number of seat intake, i.e., INR 4,980. Given below are some of the top private MBA colleges in Karnataka with their seat intake -

Source: Official site and may vary.

Hi, listed below are the top MBA colleges in Karnataka through PGCET that offer quality education at affordable costs:

Hi, listed below are the top specialisations offered by best MBA colleges in Karnataka through PGCET:

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Hi, T.A. Pai Management Institute is the top MBA college in Karnataka through Karnataka PGCET.  NIRF 2024 ranked T.A. Pai Management Institute on 58th position.

IIM Bangalore has secured an overall NIRF score of 80.89. In the Graduation Outcome parameter, the institute has scored 99.11. In addition to this, IIM Bangalore has scored 90.38 and 72.83 in Teaching Learning & Resources and Outreach and Inclusivity parameters, respectively. IIB has secured second rank under the 'Management' category by the NIRF Ranking 2023. 

Hi, you can refer below for the fee structure for MBA offered by top MBA colleges in Karnataka through PGCET:

Hi, you can refer below for the top MBA colleges in Karnataka that accept Karnataka PGCET:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

It is possible to pursue an MBA without taking any entrance exam. Some direct admission eligibility criteria to help you be accepted into MBA programs.

• Score at least 50%-65% aggregate in graduation.
• For the reserved category, there is relaxation.

The table below displays the top MBA colleges in Karnataka that accept KMAT scores and have a low fee structure of less than INR 1 lakh.

Bangalore University is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Bangalore University has been ranked 701-750 under the Asia Category by the QS World University Rankings 2024. Bangalore University is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by the NAAC with a Grade A.

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.

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

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. 

Yes, VTU Belgaum has an offline MBA programme with a total intake of 120 students. The students can choose from three specialisations- Marketing, Finance and Human Resources. The course fee ranges from INR 11,700 to INR 7 lakhs. The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Jain University MBA tuition fee ranges between INR 16,000 - INR 21.05 lakh. This includes tuition fees for all Single and Dual MBA specialisations. This data is taken from unofficial sources. Therefore, it is indicative. Visit official website to get more details on the Jain University MBA fee. There are other fee components that you have to pay at the time of admission. Candidates are also required to pay an amount of application fee.