Best MBA Colleges in Chennai: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Salary, Ranking

There are about 170 best MBA Colleges in Chennai. Among them, 132 MBA colleges are private, 8+ are public/government, and public-private organisations own 1 college. TANCET MBA, MAT, CAT, and XAT are the popular entrance exams in the top MBA colleges in Chennai. IIT Madras, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Anna University, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, SSN School of Management, etc. are some of the top MBA colleges in Chennai.

Hi, the no. 1 MBA college in Chennai, as per 2025's NIRF rankings of the 100+ top MBA colleges in India, IIT Madras stands out in the 13th position. It has moved up in rankings since 2024. See below.  

College Names	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
IIT Madras Ranking	15	16	13

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

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Hi, to assess the worth of joining an MBA college in Chennai, you need to go through its Return on Investment (ROI). Listed below are some of the top MBA colleges in Chennai along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
DoMS IIT Madras MBA	INR 1 lakh - INR 17 lakh	INR 16 LPA - INR 21 LPA
Great Lakes Institute of Management MBA	INR 9 lakh - INR 11 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Services MBA	INR 7 lakh	INR 6 LPA
Loyola Institute of Business Administration MBA	INR 14 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science MBA	INR 3 lakh - INR 4 lakh	INR 5 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

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One of the top-ranked private MBA colleges in Chennai is Great Lakes Institute of Management. As per NIRF 2025, it ranks in 37th position, competing against 100+ colleges in India. 

DOMS IIT Madras CAT cutoff for OBC Category for last year is 70 percentile. Tabulated below is CAT percentile Cutoff (OBC-All India) for DOMS IIT Madras:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - DoMS IIT Madras : CAT percentile Cutoff (OBC-All India)
Section	2020	2021	2022
Overall	71.91	70	70
Quants	50	50	50
VA-RC	50	50	50
DI-LR	50	50	50

It is estimated that joining MBA colleges in Chennai can be affordable as most of the colleges have their total tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
University of Madras Fees	INR 28,000 - INR 56,000
Gojan School of Business and Technology Fees	INR 35,000
Loyola Institute of Technology Fees	INR 35,000
Rajalakshmi Engineering College Fees	INR 35,000
Guru Nanak College Fees	INR 46,000 - INR 51,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

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The table below lists the top MBA colleges accepting TANCET in Chennai along with their total tuition fees:

College Name	Average Course Fees
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	INR 5.5 Lakh
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	INR 3.02 Lakh - 4.32 Lakh
Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies	INR 1.5 Lakh
SRM School of Management, SRMIST	INR 9 Lakh - 11.5 Lakh
Rajalakshmi Engineering College	INR 35,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The table below shows the various courses offered by the top MBA colleges in Chennai along with their total tuition fees:

College Names	Courses Offered	Tuition Fee
Great Lakes Institute of Management	PGPM, PGDM, etc.	INR 9 lakh - INR 11 lakh
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	Master of Business Administration	INR 7 lakh
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	MBA in Aviation Management, MBA in Hospital Management, MBA in Business Analytics, etc.	INR 3 lakh - INR 4 lakh
University of Madras	Master of Business Administration	INR 28,000 - INR 56,000
SSN School of Management	Master of Business Administration	INR 6 lakh

Listed below are the best government MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake
DoMS - IIT Madras Admission	INR 1 Lacs - INR 17 lakh
IIM Trichy – Indian Institute of Management Admission	INR 20 lakh Seats: 290
NIT Trichy – National Institute of Technology Admission	INR 1 lakh
University of Madras Admission	INR 28,000 – INR 56,000 Seats: 1,320
Bharathiar University Coimbatore Admission	INR 21,000 Seats: 4,402

 

The total seats in PGDM programme is 240 at LIBA Chennai. Candidates are offered seats in PGDM programme based on their CAT or XAT scores. Selected aspirants also need to pass WAT followed by GDPI round. Aspirants need to pay course fees to confirm their seat.

There are a few private MBA colleges in Chennai that do not require entrance exams but do need candidates to complete their graduation with 50% or more marks in total. You may check these. 

• Amity Global Business School, Chennai
• Remo International College
• St. Joseph College

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

 

Great Lakes Institute of Management has recorded the highest placement package of INR 34 LPA, and it is the highest among the best MBA colleges in Chennai. You can review this information about the Great Lakes Institute of Management placement for its MBA-equivalent PGDM programme. 

The National Institute of Business Management offers the most affordable MBA programmes in Chennai with a tuition fee, starting at INR 14K. You can follow this link:

• NIBM MBA courses

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Listed below are the top specialisations offered by MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu along with their number of colleges:

Top Specialisations	Number of Colleges
Finance	170
Human Resources	169
Sales & Marketing	161
IT & Systems	91
Business Analytics	45

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

Distance MBA Colleges	Tuition Fee
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur	INR 9 lakh
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras	INR 7,000 - INR 20,000
All India Institute of Management Studies	INR 4,000 - INR 10,000
Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University	INR 6,000 - INR 31,000
School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University	INR 21,000

IIM Trichy is counted among the top Management institutes of the country. In NIRF 2024 rankings under Management category, the institute has secured 16th spot. The highest and average package offered to IIM Trichy PGPM students during 2023 placements was INR 41.61 LPA and INR 20.55 LPA, respectively. In addition, a total of 172 industry associations made 266 offers. Moreover, the the highest and average stipend offered to PGPM students stood at INR 3.20 Lacs and INR 1.29 Lacs during the summer placements 2022-2023 batch. Check below what students have to say about IIM Trichy MBA:

 

Joining the best MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu 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 Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
DoMS – IIT Madras MBA	INR 1 lakh - INR 17 lakh	INR 16 LPA - INR 21 LPA
IIM Trichy MBA	INR 20 lakh	INR 19 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai MBA	INR 9 lakh – INR 12 lakh	INR 11 LPA
NIT Trichy MBA	INR 1 lakh	INR 8 LPA
PSGCT Coimbatore MBA	INR 35,000	INR 9 LPA

IIT Madras  is the No. 1 MBA college in Tamil Nadu, as per NIRF rankings of 2025.  followed by other colleges. According to NIRF 2025 Management rankings, it is in the 13th position among all the top MBA colleges in India. 

Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies is a reputed institute for MBA/PGDM. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Business & Management Studies. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. As per Shiksha verified reviews, Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies has a rating of 3.5 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.5 on campuslife, 2.5 on placements, 4 on faculty and 4 on Infrastructure.

S.A. Engineering College is a well-known institution for B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, S.A. Engineering College has a rating of 3.56 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.57 on Campus Life, 3.15 on Placements, 3.67 on Faculty and 3.68 on Infrastructure.

No, Sathyabama University does not offer part-time or executive MBA courses. Sathyabama University MBA courses are available in both offline and online teaching modes. However, both course modes are still offered only on full-time basis.

Candidates will need to look at other institutes if they wish to pursue a part-time MBA course.

As per the official report, the Rajalakshmi Engineering College highest package offered during the 2025 placement drive was INR 54 LPA. 

Yes, SRM School of Management does offer an MBA course for the duration of two years, divided into four semesters, and offered in full-time mode. The basic eligibility requirement to get admission into MBA courses is candidates must complete their graduation with an aggregate of 50%. Moreover, the school offers several specialisations in the MBA course, and the eligibility requirements to get admission into any of the specialisation is almost similar.

VIT Business School Chennai average package for 2025 has not been released. Once out it will be updated on this page. Meanwhile students can have a look at the highest package given in the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest Package	INR 1 Crore per annum