MBA Colleges in India

There are 4,000+ best MBA Colleges in India. Out of which, 3,746 colleges are privately owned, 533 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and 77 best  MBA colleges are owned by public-private entities. CAT, MAT, and CMAT are some of the most accepted entrance exams in top MBA colleges in India. IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Kozhikode are some of the most famous MBA institutes in India.

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

• As per NIRF ranking 2023, IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked in 1st position.
• IIM Kozhikode improved its ranking as it shifted to rank 3 in 2023 as compared to rank 5 in 2022.

Latest Updates:

• The XAT 2024 registration last date has been extended till Dec 10, 2023. Further, XAT 2024 admit card will be released on Dec 20, 2023 and the exam is scheduled for Jan 7, 2024. 
• CAT exam 2023 was held on November 26, 2023. Registered candidates can download the official answer key from the IIMCAT website.
• KMAT 2023 result is likely to be announced in the month of December 2023. Candidates who appeared for the KMAT Karnataka exam 2023 can check their results online.

Best MBA Colleges in India: Highlights 2023

The MBA course is an academic program oriented toward management and marketing. It includes subjects such as Organisational Behaviour, Marketing, Principles of Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, etc. Top recruiters for MBA are Amazon, Apple, Bain & Company, Citigroup, Deloitte, Facebook, Accenture, etc. Below is the table showcasing the following parameters of MBA colleges in India

Particulars	Parameters
No. of MBA Colleges	4,000+
Annual Fees	< INR 1 lakh: 1,635 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 1,687 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 537 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 535 colleges > INR 5 lakh: 709 colleges
Top Specialisations	Finance, Sales and Marketing, HR,  IT and Systems, IB
Accepted Entrance Exams	MAT, CAT, JEMAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, NMAT, etc.

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How can I get admission to Top MBA Colleges in India?

The eligibility criteria for MBA courses may differ from one college to another. However, the basic MBA eligibility criteria is as follows:

• Candidates must have passed graduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university as some basic eligibility criteria for MBA (full-time).
• Most of the institutes follow the minimum score criteria in graduation which is 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA. For reserved category students, the minimum score is 45% aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
• Final-year graduation candidates are also eligible to apply for MBA, provided they present the proof of completion of graduation degree within the duration specified by the institute.

What are the entrance exams for MBA colleges in India?

For admissions to MBA colleges in India, candidates must qualify these exams and they are:

• 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. The CAT exam is a business aptitude test and its syllabus comprises four subjects - Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Ability (QA). The difficulty level of the exam is moderate to high. CAT 2023 exam date is November 26 (tentative).
• 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. The exam is conducted in multiple sessions in four phases – February, May, September, and December. 

Listed below are the following admission dates for MBA colleges in India along with their schedule and cut off 2023 predictor:

Exam Name	Dates	Schedule	Cut off 2023 Predictor
CAT 2023 Exam	26 Nov ‘23	CAT Schedule	CAT 2023 Predictor
XAT 2024 Exam	7 Jan ‘24	XAT Schedule	XAT 2023 Predictor
CMAT 2024 Exam	May '24	CMAT Schedule	CMAT 2023 Predictor
MAT CBT 1 Exam 2023	3 Dec '23	MAT Schedule	MAT 2023 Predictor
NMAT 2024 Exam	To Be Announced	NMAT Schedule	NMAT 2023 Predictor

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Which is the top MBA college in India?

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 Top MBA College in India that are ranked under NIRF ranking from 2021 to 2023:

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
IIM, Ahmedabad	1	1	1
IIM, Bangalore	2	2	2
IIM Kozhikode	4	5	3
IIM Calcutta	3	3	4
Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi	5	4	5

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What are the top Private MBA colleges in India?

The below table shows a list of private colleges with their MBA course fees/seat intake and entrance exam/eligibility:

Private College	Total Tuition Fee/Seats	Entrance Exam/ Eligibility
XLRI Xavier School of Management Admission	INR 24 lakh - INR 30 lakh Seats: 1,310	Entrance Exam: XAT, GMAT Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University in India/ abroad
SIMB Pune Admission	INR 16 lakh- INR 22 Lakh Seats: 282	Entrance Exam: SNAP Eligibility: UG degree with 50%
NMIMS School of Business Management Admission	INR 8 lakh - INR 24 lakh Seats: 990	Entrance Exam: NMAT Graduation with 55% aggregate
SPJIMR Admission	INR 20 lakh- INR 22 lakh Seats: 720	Entrance Exam: CAT UG degree with 50%
Amity University Noida Admission	INR 5 lakh - INR 19 lakh Seats: 120	Entrance Exam: MAT, XAT, CAT, NMAT, etc. Class 12 with 70% and graduation with 60% aggregate
Chandigarh University Admission	INR 4 lakh - INR 7 lakh Seats: 180	Entrance Exam: CUCET Chandigarh University Graduation with 60% aggregate
LPU Admission	INR 8 lakh - INR 10 lakh Seats: 500	Entrance Exam: LPU Nest, MAT, XAT, CAT, etc. Class 12 with 60% and graduation with 55% aggregate

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What are the top Government MBA Colleges in India?

The below table shows a list of public/government colleges along with their MBA course fees/seat intake and entrance exam/eligibility:

Public College	Total Tuition Fee/Seats	Entrance Exam/ Eligibility
IIM Ahmedabad Admission	INR 25 lakh Seats: 50	Entrance Exam: CAT UG degree with 50%
IIM Bangalore Admission	INR 25 lakh Seats: 635	Entrance Exam: CAT Graduation with 50% aggregate
IIM Calcutta Admission	INR 23 lakh- INR 25 lakh Seats: 63	Entrance Exam: CAT Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%
IIT Delhi Admission	INR 11 lakh Seats: 91	Entrance Exam: CAT Graduation with minimum 60% aggregate
IIM Kozhikode Admission	INR 18 lakh - INR 21 lakh	Entrance Exam: CAT, EMAT Class and graduation with 60% aggregate
IIM Lucknow Admission	INR 8 lakh - INR 13 lakh	Entrance Exam: CAT Graduation with 50% aggregate
IIM Indore Admission	INR 17 lakh - INR 35 lakh Seats: 212	Entrance Exam: CAT, IPMAT Graduation with 50% aggregate

What are the top Semi-Government MBA Colleges in India?

The below table shows a list of public-private colleges with their MBA course fees fee/seat intake and entrance exam/eligibility:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee/Seats	Entrance Exam/Eligibility
National Institute of Bank Management Admission	INR 14 lakh Seats: 180	Entrance Exam: CAT, MAT, CMAT Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%
NICMAR Pune Admission	INR 6 lakh- INR 20 lakh Seats: 1,080	Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%
St. Xavier’s College Admission	INR 60,000 Seats: 60	Candidate must have passed graduation from any government-recognised body.
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University Admission	INR 2 lakh - INR 4 lakh Seats: 60	Pass in Class 12 and graduation
Nesamony Memorial Christian College Admission	INR 54,000 Seats: 60	Entrance Exam: TANCET MBA

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Which are the best MBA colleges in Bangalore?

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the best MBA colleges in Bangalore along with their NIRF ranking and total tuition fee/entrance exams:

College Name	NIRF Ranking (2023)	Total Tuition Fee/Exam
IIM Bangalore	2	Fee: INR 13 lakh - INR 25 lakh Exam: CAT
Christ University	60	Fee: INR 5 lakh - INR 9 lakh Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, etc.
Alliance School of Business	87	Fee: INR 15 lakh - INR 18 lakh Exam: CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAt, etc.
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship	101-125	Fee: INR 12 lakh Exam: MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, etc.
Welingkar Bangalore	101-125	Fee: INR 13 lakh Exam: XAT, CAT, CMAT, ATMA
St. Joseph's Institute of Management	101-125	Fee: INR 8.4 lakh Exam: CAT, MAT, XAT, etc.

Which are the best MBA colleges in Hyderabad?

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the best MBA colleges in Hyderabad along with their NIRF ranking and total tuition fee/entrance exams:

College Name	NIRF Ranking (2023)	Total Tuition Fee/Exam
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad	40	Fee: INR 16 lakh Exam: CAT, NMAI, IBSAT
Institute of Management Technology	84	Fee: INR 11 lakh Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management	97	Fee: INR 8.5 lakh Exam: CAT
University of Hyderabad	101-125	Fee: INR 1 lakh Exam: CAT, CUET PG
IPE Hyderabad	101-125	Fee: INR 8 lakh Exam: MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, etc.

Which are the best MBA colleges in Pune?

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the best MBA colleges in Pune along with their NIRF ranking and total tuition fee/entrance exams:

College Name	NIRF Ranking (2023)	Total Tuition Fee/Exam
SIBM Pune	17	Fee: INR 16 lakh - INR 22 lakh Exam: SNAP
National Institute of Bank Management	76	Fee: INR 14 lakh Exam: CAT, XAT, CMAT
PIBM Pune	101-125	Fee: INR 8 lakh - INR 30 lakh Exam: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc.
National Insurance Academy	101-125	Fee: INR 9.4 lakh Exam: CAT, CMAT
Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development, Bharati Vidyapeeth	101-125	Fee: INR 4.5 lakh Exam: BMAT

Which are the best MBA colleges in Mumbai?

Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the best MBA colleges in Mumbai along with their NIRF ranking and total tuition fee/entrance exams:

College Name	NIRF Ranking (2023)	Total Tuition Fee/Exam
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai	7	Fee: INR 8.5 lakh Fee: CAT
SPJIMR	20	Fee: INR 20 lakh - INR 22 lakh Exam: CAT
NMIMS School of Business	21	Fee: INR 13 lakh - INR 24 lakh Exam: NMAT
K J Somaiya Institute of Management	45	Fee: INR 16.6 lakh Exam: CAT, NMAT, XAT, CMAT
Welingkar Mumbai	73	Fee: 94,000 - INR 13 lakh

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Which MBA College offers the highest salary in India?

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. Refer to the table below to know the best MBA fees in India and average placement package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fees	Average Median package
IIM Calcutta MBA	INR 23 lakh- INR 25 lakh	INR 31 LPA - INR 34 LPA
IIM Ahmedabad MBA	INR 25 lakh	INR 30 LPA
IIM Bangalore MBA	INR 13 lakh- INR 25 lakh	INR 32 LPA
IIT Delhi MBA	INR 11 lakh	INR 24 LPA
IIM Lucknow MBA	INR 8 lakh - INR 13 lakh	INR 30 LPA

Note: Above statistics are based on the latest data.

What are the placement package offered to best MBA colleges in India?

Below is the list of MBA fees colleges in India along with their placement review rating and top recruiters:

College Name	Average Median package	Top Recruiters
IIM Bangalore Placements	INR 32 LPA	BCG, Brain, HUL, ITC, TATA, Airtel, Amazon, Uber, etc.
IIM Calcutta Placements	INR 31 LPA - INR 34 LPA	McKinsey, BCG, Brain & Co, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, E&Y, Infosys, etc.
IIM Ahmedabad Placements	INR 30 LPA	Boston Consultancy Group, Axis Bank, Larson and Toubro, Deloitte, etc.
IIM Lucknow Placements	INR 30 LPA	Deloitte, Accenture, BCG, McK, AT Kearney, Brain and etc..

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Which MBA College is best in India with low fees?

It is estimated that pursuing MBA in India is economical, 1656 of colleges has their MBA course fees annual ranging < INR 1 lakh. Below table showcasing names of colleges MBA fees in India:

Fee Range	College Name
< INR 1 lakh	XLRI Xavier School of Management, Jamia Millia Islamia, BHU, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	Jamia Millia Islamia, NIT Trichy, SOA University, etc.,
INR 2-3 lakh	Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, SOA University, IIT Kanpur, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	IIT Kharagpur, Amity University Noida, IIT Roorkee, etc.
> INR 5 lakh	IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, etc.

Which MBA specialization is most in demand?

There are various specialisation offered by MBA Colleges in India are Finance, HR, Sales & Marketing, Operations, IT & Systems, Business Analytics, IB, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Hospital, Supply Chain, Transport and Logistics, etc. The most popular specialisations are Finance, HR, and Sales & Marketing. The below table shows specialisations offered by a number of colleges:

Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Sales & Marketing	1,726
Finance	1,726
Human Resources	1,647
IT & Systems	804
Operations	726

Given below is the graphical representation of top specialisations o

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How much percentile is required for top MBA colleges in India?

CAT cut-off for IIM admission is fixed by each institute category-wise. While the qualifying cut offs range between 80 and 90 percentile (General category), the final cut offs are much higher. Given below is the table indicating qualifying CAT cut-off percentiles of 10 IIMs:

College Name	CAT cut-offs
IIM Ahmedabad Cutoff	90 percentile
IIM Bangalore Cutoff	90 percentile
IIM Calcutta Cutoff	90 percentile
IIM Lucknow Cutoff	90 percentile
IIM Kozhikode Cutoff	90 percentile
IIM Indore Cutoff	90 percentile
IIM Rohtak Cutoff	90 percentile
IIM Visakhapatnam Cutoff	90 percentile
IIM Trichy Cutoff	92 percentile
IIM Udaipur Cutoff	92 percentile

Best MBA Colleges in India: Comparison

Below is the table showing a comparison of best MBA fees colleges in India: 

Comparison
IIM Ahmedabad Comparison with other colleges	IIM Calcutta Comparison with other colleges
IIM Bangalore Comparison with other colleges	IIM Lucknow Comparison with other colleges

Tasbiya Khan12-01-2023 16:25