Best MBA Colleges in Bihar 2026: Fees, Ranking, Admission, Courses, Placements

There are about 50+ best MBA colleges in Bihar. Of these, 20 colleges are owned by public/government organisations and 19 colleges are privately owned. MAT, CAT, CMAT, and XAT are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Bihar. IIM Bodh Gaya, Chandragupt Institute of Management, ISM - International School of Management, TMBU - Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Patna University, LNMU - Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Nalanda University, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Bihar.

IIM Bodh Gaya emerged as the No. 1 MBA college in Bihar. Listed below is the NIRF ranking of past three years:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
IIM Bodh Gaya	73	53	33

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

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
IIM Bodh Gaya MBA	INR 10 lakh	INR 16 LPA
Chandragupt Institute of Management MBA	INR 6 lakh - INR 8 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Patna University MBA	INR 18,000 – INR 2 lakh	INR 4 LPA
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra MBA	INR 5 lakh	INR 5 LPA
Anugrah Narayan College MBA	INR 2 lakh	INR 3 LPA

The table below shows the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top MBA colleges in Bihar:

College Names	Annual Average Package	Top Recruiters
IIM Bodh Gaya Placements	INR 16 LPA	BNY Mellon, CRISIL, Adani Group, SBI Capital Markets Limited, etc.
Chandragupt Institute of Management Placements	INR 6 LPA	GYR Capital Advisors, FMGC Sproutlife Foods Pvt. Ltd., ICICI Bank, ITC Ltd., etc.

IIM Bodhgaya offers an MBA across three specialisations. The MBA specialisations offered at IIM Bodhgaya are given below:

1. MBA (General)
2. MBA (Healthcare Management)
3. MBA (Digital Business Management)

Candidates seeking admission to any of the aforesaid MBA domains at IIM Bodhgaya must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Also, candidates should have a valid score in the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be selected for the Personal Interview (PI) round. Those who qualify for the PI round will be considered in the final merit list followed by document verification and fee payment.

It is estimated that enrolling in top MBA colleges in Bihar can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees in between INR 1-2 lakh. However, listed below are some colleges having fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost MBA Colleges	Tuition Fee
Patna University	INR 18,000 - INR 76,000
Mahatma Gandhi Central University	INR 49,000
IIBM - Indian Institute of Business Management	INR 80,000
Magadh Professional Institute	INR 76,000
J.D.Women’s College (JDWC)	INR 70,000

Yes, CMAT is much easier that CAT exam. Despite the fact that CMAT and CAT syllabus are same and that CMAT has two more sections than CAT the former is much easier than the latter. The CAT exam is usually of moderate to high difficulty level, whereas the CMAT exam is of easy to moderate difficulty level.

There are key differences between CMAT and CAT which make the former easier. There is no sectional time limit in CMAT so candidates do not face the pressure of completing a given section within certain time limit. In CAT there are 4-5 Reading Comprehension passages which are 500-600 words, and 12-14 question.

In CMAT there is usually, only one Reading Comprehension passage, having 4 questions. The Quantitative Aptitude questions of CMAT are also easier than CAT and so are Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation questions. It is easier to score high percentile in CMAT as the number of applicants is more than one Lacs less in CAT.

Yes, Chandragupt Institute of Management is known for its excellent placements. The table given below lists details concerning placements packages and companies for PGDM course during CIMP placements 2025. 

The table below shows the location-wise distribution of the top MBA college in Bihar list along with their number and names of colleges:

Locations	Number/Names of Colleges
Patna	23 (Chandragupt Institute of Management, ISM - International School of Management, Patna University, etc.)
Muzaffarpur	4 (Institute of Administrative Studies, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, etc.)
Gaya	4 (IIM Bodh Gaya, Magadh University, Gaya College, etc.)
Nalanda	2 (Nalanda University and KK University)
Vaishali	2 (Dr CV Raman University and Indu Devi Ranjeet Kumar Prakash Professional College)

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the top government MBA colleges in Bihar along with their tuition fees:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
IIM Bodh Gaya Admission	INR 10 lakh
Chandragupt Institute of Management Admission	INR 6 lakh - INR 8 lakh
TMBU - Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University Admission	INR 1 lakh
Patna University Admission	INR 18,000 – INR 2 lakh
LNMU - Lalit Narayan Mithila University Admission	INR 1 lakh

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various MBA colleges in Bihar:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Finance	14
Sales & Marketing	14
Human Resources	12
Operations	7
IT & Systems	4

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the top private MBA colleges in Bihar along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
VIBRM - Vaishali Institute of Business and Rural Management Admission	INR 3 lakh
IIBM - Indian Institute of Business Management Admission	INR 80,000 – INR 3 lakh
J.D.Women’s College Admission	INR 70,000
Gopal Narayan Singh University Admission	INR 3 lakh
Dr. C.V. Raman University Admission	INR 90,000

Aspirants fulfilling the minimum eligibility required for the course admissions and with a valid MAT/CMAT score can apply. The students might have to register on the university admission portal as well. Patna University allot seats to students who meet the minimum eligibility, have a valid exam score, and performance in GDPI.

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.

 

The overall seats available across all courses offered by ISM - International School of Management is up to 120. Good thing to know is that ISM - International School of Management has courses which are approved by prominent Government bodies like AICTE.

CIMAGE college does not offer engineering course but it offers other courses like MBA B.Com PGDM BBA BMS B.Sc etc. and this college NIRF ranking is the categeory of 201-500 you can clearly check what all courses offered and whats the duration of the courses in our Shiksha website and come to a clarity of CIMAGE college

Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCUB) offers excellent MBA placements. A specialized placement cell at the institution helps students get ready for interviews and makes connections with possible employers.

The number of students placed in MBA employment at MGCUB has steadily increased over the last few years. More than 70% of MBA graduates in 2023 were hired by prestigious corporations including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and TCS.

When MBA students are hired by MGCUB, their average annual income is approximately five lacs. In 2023, MGCUB gave the highest compensation possible to MBA students: 35 Lacs annually.

Additional services offered to students by the MGCUB placement cell include:

• Career guidance
• Help in writing a resume
• Interview readiness
• assistance with finding a job

RPCAU average package data is not released. However, according to RPCAU NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during RPCAU placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)	Median Package (2023)
UG 4-year (BTech)	INR 4.54 LPA	INR 4.2 LPA	INR 5.75 LPA
PG 2-year  (MTech, MBA, MSc)	INR 4.47 LPA	INR 3.9 LPA	INR 6.5 LPA

According to the data gathered from unofficial sources, Sales sector has placed the most no. of LNMU students. The sector-wise LNMU alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

IIBM - Indian Institute of Business Management has been rated 2.8 on placements.

Anugrah Narayan College has been rated 3.4 on placements on the basis of 46 reviews done by students. In Anugrah Narayan College, 2382 students were admitted in year 2016-17, out of which 2081 graduated in 2018-19. From this, 226 qualified students got placed with a median salary of INR 207000 and 1046 students got selected for higher studies. In year 2017-18, 2402 students were admitted, out of which 2358 graduated in 2019-20. From this, 246 qualified students got placed with a median salary of INR 215000 and 1126 students got selected for higher studies. In Anugrah Narayan College, 2583 students were admitted in year 2018-19, out of which 2186 graduated in 2020-21. From this, 262 qualified students got placed with a median salary of INR 218000 and 1132 students got selected for higher studies.

The total tuition fee for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at Birla Institute of Technology (BITP) Patna is INR 5.18 lakh. This includes a one-time admission fee of INR 27,500, and a hostel fee of INR 66,000. In addition, students must pay the mess fee, which ranges from INR 2,500 to INR 3,500 per month. Students must pay the mess in advance of INR 15,000 and INR 10,000 for girls at BIT Patna. 

The MBA programme is a two-year PG course that admits 60 students. Applicants must meet the entry requirements, which include having at least 50% in graduation

IASINDIA, Bihar is a decent college, especially if you want to pursue courses like Industrial Safety. While it's not the biggest or most popular in Muzaffarpur, it has good programs, especially in the administrative and safety fields. It's known for providing practical knowledge and a good learning environment. However, for placements and exposure, it might not match bigger institutes in bigger cities. If you're focused on these courses, it's a solid choice.

 

 

DMI - Development Management Institute is a well-known institution for PGDM courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, DMI - Development Management Institute has a rating of 4.4 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4 on campuslife, 4.5 on placements, 4.5 on faculty and 4.5 on Infrastructure.

To get admission to the University, students first must have a minimum of 70 percentile in the XAT/MAT/CAT entrance test followed by selection for a Personal Interview. The average CAT score can be considered 198 to 180 for the MBA and the 90+ percentile in any of CAT and MAT can be considered good for admission to the top colleges. 

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.

MBA is one of the top courses of College of Commerce, Arts and Science, Magadh University. Students pursuing MBA from the college are open to placements. As per the NIRF report 2023, the median package of INR 3 LPA was offered to PG (2-year) students. A total of 197 students were placed from PG two-year courses. 

There are multiple components included in the GNSU MBA fee, such as tuition fee, caution deposit, and more. Some of these charges are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/semesterly. Candidates have to pay some amount of the total fee at the time of admission for seat confirmation. GNSU MBA tuition fee is INR 2.4 lakh for the two-year programme. The mentioned tuition fee is calculated as per the first-semester fee. It is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.