Best MBA Colleges in Chennai

There are a total of 151 best MBA Colleges in Chennai. Among them, 121 MBA colleges are privately owned, 7 MBA colleges are owned by the public/government, and 1 college is owned by public-private organisations. TANCET MBA, MAT, CAT, and XAT are some of the most accepting entrance exams in the best MBA colleges in Chennai. IIT Madras, Great Lakes Institute of Management, and Anna University are some of the famous MBA institutes in Chennai.

The revised position for some of the premier best MBA colleges in Chennai is mentioned below:

• IIT Madras has declined its ranking as it shifted to rank 15 in 2023 when compared to rank 10 in 2022
• Anna University has improved its ranking as it shifted to rank 49 in 2023 when compared to rank 59 in 2022

Best MBA Colleges in Chennai: Highlights 2023

The two-year course provides a foundation for a wide range of corporate work opportunities. Most organisations shortlist candidates based on their test scores, academic standing, and employment history. These people must then appear for a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview after being shortlisted (PI). The appropriate B-schools then put together a merit list.

Check out the highlights of the top MBA Colleges in Chennai below:

Particulars	Parameters
No. of Colleges	151
Annual Fees	INR < 1 lakh: 61 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 15 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 19 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 22 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 25 colleges
Top Specialisations	Sales and Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, IT and Systems
Accepted Entrance Exams	TANCET, MAT, CAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, NMAT, etc.

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How can I get admission to top MBA colleges in Chennai?

The eligibility criteria to pursue a full-time MBA are as follows:

• The candidate must have completed graduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university
• The candidate must have a minimum aggregate percentage of 50% in graduation. For reserved category students, the minimum aggregate percentage is 45%
• Final-year graduation candidates can also apply for MBA provided they present the proof of completion of the Graduation degree within the duration specified by the institute

What are the entrance exams for MBA colleges in Chennai?

MBA college in Chennai accepts various entrance exams to get admission. The top two entrance exams accepted by MBA colleges in Chennai are:

• TANCET MBA: TANCET, is an admission test conducted to fill PG seats across courses in Tamil Nadu colleges. Anna University conducts the state-level entrance exam for various PG courses, including MTech/ MArch/ MPlan/ ME, MBA, and MCA programmes. To qualify for the exam and get admission into a TANCET participating college, candidates must have a top-notch preparation strategy. Click here for the preparation strategy
• MAT: Management Aptitude Test or MAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses. MAT exam is conducted offline (Paper Based Test or PBT), online (Computer Based Test or CBT) and remotely proctored (Internet Based Test or IBT) modes. The preparation strategy should be in accordance with the MAT exam pattern and MAT syllabus.
• CAT: Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level management aptitude test for admission to the MBA courses offered by 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools in India. CAT question paper is divided into three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The preparation for the CAT exam should include phase-wise completion of the CAT syllabus, mock test practice, and revision.

Listed below are the following admission dates for Chennai MBA colleges:

Exam Name	Dates	Schedule
CAT Exam 2023 Exam	Nov ‘23	CAT Schedule
XAT Exam 2024 Exam	7 Jan ‘24	XAT Schedule

TANCET is the most popular exam accepted by MBA Colleges in Chennai. The other exams accepted by the colleges are MAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, etc.

Refer to the infographic detailed below for exams accepted by MBA Colleges in Chennai and cut off 2023 predictor:

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Which is the best College for MBA in Chennai?

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on parameters and ranking changes year to year depending on the college/ university’s performance on parameters like infrastructure, placements, faculty, etc.

The below table shows the best MBA Colleges in Chennai that are ranked under NIRF rankings for past three years, i.e. from 2021 to 2023:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
IIT Madras	13	10	15
Great Lakes Institute of Management	24	31	31
Anna University	57	59	49

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What are the top Private MBA Colleges in Chennai?

Among the top 10 MBA colleges in Chennai. Here is a list of private Chennai MBA colleges along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Entrance Exams/Eligibility
Great Lakes Institute of Management Admission	INR 9 lakh - INR 11 lakh	Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT Degree with 50% aggregate
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Services Admission	INR 7 lakh Seats: 120	Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, TANCET MBA Degree with 50% aggregate
Loyola Institute of Business Administration Admission	INR 13 lakh Seats: 240	Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT Degree with 50% aggregate
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Admission	INR 3 lakh - INR 4 lakh Seats: 210	Entrance Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, HITSCAT Degree with 50% aggregate

What are the top Govt. MBA Colleges in Chennai?

Among the top 10 MBA colleges in Chennai. Here is a list of public/government MBA college in Chennai with tuition fees/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
IIT Madras Admission	INR 1 lakh	Entrance Exam: CAT Degree with 60% aggregate
University of Madras Admission	INR 28,000 - INR 56,000 Seats: 1,260	Entrance Exam: TANCET MBA, MAT, CAT, XAT, CMAT Degree with 60% aggregate
College of Engineering, Anna University Admission	INR 35,000 Seats: 120	Entrance Exam: TANCET MBA Degree with 50% aggregate
IMUC Admission	INR 4 lakh Seats: 75	Entrance Exam: IMUCET Degree with 50% aggregate

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Which city is best for MBA colleges in Chennai?

Listed below are the city-wise distribution of top MBA colleges in Chennai:

What are the top MBA colleges in Coimbatore?

The table below shows the best MBA colleges in Coimbatore along with their total tuition fee and entrance exams:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exams
PSGCT Coimbatore	INR 35,000	CAT, MAT, ATMA, etc.
SKCET	INR 35,000	TANCET MBA
RVS Faculty of Management	INR 35,000	TANCET MBA, MAT
Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore	INR 10.5 lakh	CAT, MAT, XAT, etc.

What are the top MBA colleges in Tiruchirappalli?

The table below shows the best MBA colleges in Tiruchirappalli along with their total tuition fee and entrance exams:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exams
NIT Trichy	INR 1.4 lakh	CAT
IIM Trichy	INR 19.5 lakh	CAT
Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy	INR 12.8 lakh	CAT, XAT
St. Joseph's Institute of Management	INR 6.5 lakh	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.

What are the top MBA colleges in Namakkal?

The table below shows the best MBA colleges in Namakkal along with their total tuition fee and entrance exams:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exams
SSM College of Engineering	INR 35,000	TANCET MBA
KSR Educational Institutions	INR 35,000	TANCET MBA, MAT
Paavai Engineering College	INR 35,000	TANCET MBA, MAT

Which MBA college gives the highest salary in Chennai?

Return on Investment (ROI) shows how much profit or benefit you get if you pursue a course from a particular college. It assesses the return of the fee invested by the candidate while studying and the return he/she gets in the form of placements. IIT Madras has the highest median package in comparison to the annual fees among all.

 Refer to the table below to know the Chennai MBA colleges with the average annual fee and average placement package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
IIT Madras MBA	INR 1 lakh	INR 20 LPA
Great Lakes Institute of Management	INR 9 lakh - INR 11 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Services MBA	INR 7 lakh	INR 6.45 LPA
Loyola Institute of Business Administration MBA	INR 13 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science MBA	INR 3 lakh - INR 4 lakh	INR 4.50 LPA

Note: Above statistics are based on the latest data available.

Which top MBA colleges in Chennai have best placements?

Below is the list of MBA courses in Chennai along with their annual placement package and list of prominent recruiters:

College Name	Annual Placement Package	Top Recruiters
IIT Madras Placement	INR 20 LPA	Accenture, Cognizant, Dell, Deloitte, IBM, ICICI Bank, Morgan Stanley, P&G, Mahindra, etc.
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Services Placement	INR 6.45 LPA	BOSCH, TCS, JABIL, Accenture, Kaar Technologies, Capgemini.
Loyola Institute of Business Administration Placement	INR 11 LPA	BMW, Deloitte, KPMG, Dell, Dabur, SBI Life, TATA Motors
Great Lakes Institute of Management Placement	INR 11 LPA	Accenture, ADP, Brain, Bristlecone, Deloitte, Cognizant
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science Placement	INR 4.50 LPA	Infosys, Mahindra, Tata, Wipro, Polaris, Electrical Plants

How affordable is studying MBA in Chennai?

Pursuing MBA courses in colleges in Chennai is affordable as most of the colleges have a total tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh. Tabulated below is the names of MBA Colleges in Chennai along with their total tuition fee structure:

Fee Range	Names of Colleges
< INR 1 lakh	Rajalakshmi Engineering College, University of Madras, SRM Valliammai Engineering College, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	DoMS IIT Madras, Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies, Alpha College of Engineering, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	MEASI Institute of Management, Ethiraj College for Women, Indian Institute of Logistics, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, etc.
INR > 5 lakh	Great Lakes Institute of Management, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, etc.

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Which specialisation is best for MBA in Chennai?

MBA colleges in Chennai offer diversified specialisations in Sales and Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, IT and Systems, Operations, Retail, Healthcare and Hospital, International Business, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics, IB, Travel & Tourism, Business Economics, Agriculture & Food Business, Pharma, Project Management, Public Policy, Rural Management, Data Science, etc.

The most popular ones are Finance, Sales & Marketing, and HR.

Refer to the table below to get a detailed overview of the MBA courses in Chennai:

Specialisations	Number of Colleges
Finance	54
Human Resources	53
Sales & Marketing	51
Operations	38
IT & Systems	30

Tasbiya Khan09-08-2023 17:07