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List of MBA Colleges in India 2024: Ranking, Fees, Admissions, Courses, Placements

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Q:   In how many months can I prepare for XAT 2025?

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The ideal preparation time for the Xavier Aptitude Test exam is six to nine months with complete dedication. Some students take lesser time in completing the Xavier Aptitude Test preparation. However, students must make their own Xavier Aptitude Test exam preparation strategy according to their strengths and weaknesses.

XAT exam pattern:-

Exam Mode: Online Exam

Duration: 180 minutes

Sectional Time Limit:

  • For Part 1: 170 minutes
  • For Part 2: 10 minutes

XAT Syllabus: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge, and Essay Writing. Question Paper Break Up

Part 1: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, And Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation 

Part 2: GK

 

Sectional Breakup:

  • Decision Making: 21 Questions 
  • Verbal & Logical Ability: 26 Questions
  • Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation: 28 Questions 
  • General Knowledge: 20 Questions

Marking Scheme you will get 1 mark for every correct answer. 1/4th mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 0.10 marks will be deducted for more than 8 un-attempted questions No negative marking in the General Knowledge section.

Sectional Weightage:

  • Decision Making: 21 marks
  • Verbal & Logical Ability: 26 marks
  • Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation: 28 marks
  • General Knowledge: 20 marks 

Preparation Tips:

Know the exam pattern and the syllabus.

  • Make a short note.
  • Practice the Previous year's question paper.
  • Attempt Mock tests.
  • Revision is necessary

For more information, you may visit the Shiksha XAT exam page.

 (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam). .

Q:   Is XAT tougher than CAT?

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XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) and CAT (Common Admission Test) are both popular management entrance exams in India. Both exams are known for their high level of difficulty and are considered challenging to crack. In terms of difficulty, it is difficult to compare XAT and CAT as both exams have their own unique characteristics.

However, XAT is considered to be more challenging than CAT in certain aspects such as:

1) Exam Pattern: XAT has a more varied exam pattern as compared to CAT. XAT has an additional section of General Knowledge, Essay Writing, and decision-making which requires a different skill set as compared to CAT.

2)Time Management: XAT has a higher number of questions as compared to CAT. And the time allotted for the exam is also relatively less. This makes time management a critical aspect for XAT aspirants.

3) Verbal Ability: XAT has a stronger focus on Verbal Ability as compared to CAT. The Reading Comprehension passages in XAT are usually longer and more complex than CAT. Which makes it more challenging. However, it is important to note that the level of difficulty of these exams varies from year to year, and it ultimately depends on the individuals preparation and skill set.

Q:   Which is the No. 1 MBA college in India?

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IIM Ahmedabad emerged to be as the No. 1 MBA college in India followed by IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode. Listed below are the various colleges along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College NameNIRF 2022NIRF 2023NIRF 2024
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Ahmedabad111
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Bangalore222
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Kozhikode533
Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Delhi454
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Calcutta345
IIM Mumbai (formerly known as NITIE)976
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Lucknow667
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Indore788
XLRI-Xavier School of Management1299
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay111010

Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

Q:   How many MBA colleges are there in India?

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There are 5,500+ best MBA full form (Master of Business Administration) Colleges in India. Out of which, 3,787 colleges are privately owned, 532 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and 77 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 top MBA colleges in India.

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Q:   What are the affordable MBA colleges in India?

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It is estimated that pursuing an MBA course in India can be economical. Listed below are some of the affordable colleges which are having fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost MBA CollegesTotal Tuition Fee
JMIINR 39,000 - INR 58,000
Welingkar MumbaiINR 34,000
BHUINR 10,000 - INR 99,000
AMUINR 30,000
Galgotias UniversityINR 90,000
BBAU LucknowINR 20,000

Q:   Can I do MBA without giving any entrance exam?

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In rare circumstances, it is possible to pursue an MBA without taking any entrance exam. The CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT, and other standardized entrance exams are required for admission to many MBA programs worldwide. 

If you are not planning to take the CAT in 2024, listed below are some direct admission eligibility criteria to help you be accepted into MBA programs.

  • The minimum score required in the UG level examination may differ from one college to another, however, the student must have scored at least 50%-65% aggregate in his or her graduation.
  • For the reserved category, the score should at least be 45% aggregate.
  • Some institutes accept other competitive exam scores such as XAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT, ATMA, SNAP, etc.

If you did not appear for the CAT exam and still wish to get admission to the best MBA colleges in India without CAT, then, here is a list of top MBA institutes that give admissions based on different entrance criteria or exams.

MBA Colleges/ Institutes

MBA Exam Score Accepted

SIBM, Pune

SNAP

XLRI, Jamshedpur

XAT

Xavier University, Bhubaneshwar

XAT, X-GMT

Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

GMAT

Amity University

XAT/GMAT/MAT/CAT/NMAT

 

Q:   Is the CAT syllabus difficult?

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Yes, the difficulty level of CAT syllabus is very high as compared to other MBA entrance exams. However, if you prepare well and follow the CAT exam pattern well, you will be able to score well. Besides having an understanding of the CAT syllabus 2024, candidates also need to be well aware of the CAT exam pattern before they start preparing for the exam. The CAT exam pattern was revised in 2021 and the number of questions were reduced from 76 to 66. The structure of CAT 2022 and CAT 2023 was the same. The syllabus is still tougher than other exams.

The most important things to keep in mind are:

  1. CAT exam mode is online
  2. Each question carries three marks 
  3. There is negative marking of minus one mark for wrong attempts

The section-wise distribution of questions and difficulty levels as per the latest CAT exam pattern are listed below:

  • Quantitative Ability (QA) - 24 questions, difficulty level - moderate to high 
  • Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 20 questions, difficulty level - moderate 
  • Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 22 questions, difficulty level - moderate. to high

Q:   What are the qualifying CAT cutoffs for all the IIMs?

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Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of Iims for Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI for the batch of 2023-25 are listed below. Candidates who MET the qualifying CAT cut off, were eligible for What-PI round. These qualifying CAT cut offs are for General Category. The cut offs for Reserved category students are lower: 1. IIM Ahmedabad: 85 percentile 2. IIM Bangalore: 85 percentile 3. IIM Calcutta: 85 percentile 4. IIM Lucknow: 90 percentile 5. IIM Kozhikode: 85 percentile 6. IIM Indore: 90 percentile 7. IIM Udaipur: 93 percentile 8. IIM Shillong: 75 percentile 9. IIM Trichy: 93 percentile 10. IIM Visakhapatnam: 80 percentile 11. IIM Rohtak: 95 percentile 12. IIM Nagpur: 85 percentile 13. IIM Jammu: 93 percentile 14. IIM Ranchi: 90 percentile 15. IIM Sirmaur: 92 percentile 16. IIM Bodhgaya: 93 percentile 17. IIM Sambalpur: 93 percentile 18. IIM Kashipur: 94 percentile 19. IIM Raipur: 93 percentile 20. IIM Amritsar: 90 percentile For complete details of IIM selection and admission process read this article: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/iim-shortlist-selection-admission-criteria-blogId-18787.
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Q:   Is it really worth doing MBA in India?

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

College Name

Total Tuition Fees

Average Median package

IIM Calcutta MBA

INR 25 lakh

INR 31 LPA - INR 34 LPA

IIM Ahmedabad MBA

INR 25 lakh

INR 20 LPA - INR 32 LPA

IIM Bangalore MBA

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

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Q:   Which is a good state in India for pursuing an MBA?

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Hi, Maharashtra has the highest number of MBA colleges in India, i.e., 749 followed by Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR, Andhra Pradesh, etc. The table below shows the state-wise distribution of top MBA colleges in India along with their number and names of colleges:

StatesNumber/Names of Colleges
Maharashtra749 (NMIMS Mumbai, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, IIM Mumbai, etc.)
Uttar Pradesh590 (IIM Lucknow, Amity University Noida, IMT Ghaziabad, etc.)
Delhi/NCR526 (DMS IIT Delhi, IIM Rohtak, MDI Gurgaon, etc.)
Andhra Pradesh502 (IIM Visakhapatnam, KL Business School, RVR and JC College of Engineering, etc.)

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Q:   What is the admission procedure in the top MBA colleges in India?

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The prerequisites for MBA programs might vary from one campus to the next. The following, however, is the basic MBA eligibility requirement:

  • As a baseline requirement for admission to the MBA (full-time) program, candidates must have earned their bachelor's degree in any discipline or its equivalent from an accredited university.
  • The majority of institutions adhere to the graduation minimum score requirement of 50% overall or an equivalent CGPA. The required minimum score for students in the reserved category is 45% overall, or an equivalent CGPA.
  • Candidates for graduation who are in their final year may also apply for an MBA if they can offer documentation that their degree was earned within the institute-specified time frame.

Q:   How much percentile is a good score in CAT exam?

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The CAT (Common Admission Test) is a highly competitive entrance exam for admission to various management programs offered by top business schools in India. The percentile score in CAT exam is based on the relative performance of the test taker compared to all the other test takers. The cutoff percentile for admission to top business schools varies from year to year and also depends on factors such as the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, and the number of available seats. In general, a percentile score of 90 or above is considered a good score and can help you secure admission to some of the top business schools in India. However, to increase your chances of admission to the top-tier business schools, a percentile score of 95 or above is preferred.

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Q:   Which is the best private MBA college in India without an entrance exam?

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The table below shows the private best MBA colleges in India with no entrance exams along with their total tuition fees:

College NameTotal Tuition Fee
Amity University NoidaINR 12 Lacs - INR 19 lakh
Galgotias UniversityINR 5 lakh
Institute of Management, Nirma UniversityINR 20 lakh
School of Business, UPESINR 10 lakh
Woxsen UniversityINR 21 lakh

Q:   What are the top Online MBA colleges in India?

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Hi, there are about 200+ Online MBA colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below alog with their total tuition fees:

Online MBA Colleges in IndiaTotal Tuition Fee
XLRI Xavier School of ManagementINR 4 Lacs - INR 28 lakh
MDI GurgaonINR 9 lakh
SPJIMR MumbaiINR 2 lakh
IIFT DelhiINR 4 lakh
Jaipuria NoidaINR 1 lakh

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Q:   What are the top distance MBA colleges in India?

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Distance MBA programs in India offer flexibility and convenience for working professionals, allowing them to pursue higher education without disrupting their careers. Listed below are some of the Distance MBA colleges in India along with their total tuition fees:

Distance MBA CollegesTotal Tuition Fee
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)INR 15,000
IIRM HyderabadINR 1 lakh
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, KattankulathurINR 9 lakh
IGNOUINR 62,000
Institute of Distance Education, University of MadrasINR 7,000 - INR 20,000
Guwahati UniversityINR 7,000
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Q:   Is it expensive to study MBA in India?

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Hi, It is estimated that pursuing an MBA in India is economical, with 1,716 colleges offering MBA courses with annual fees ranging from INR 1-2 lakh. The table below showcases the names of the top MBA schools in India along with their fee ranges.

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.

Q:   What is the difference between MBA and PGDM?

A: 

The main subjects in MBA and PGDM are almost the same and includes topics like Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Business Economics and Communication skills. The main difference between MBA and PGDM are:

Points of DifferenceMBAPGDM
Full formMaster of Business AdministrationPost Graduate Diploma in Management
Course LevelDegreeDiploma
EligiblityBachelor's degree with 50 per cent marksBachelor degree in any discipline
AccreditionUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)All India Council for Techncial Education (AICTE)

Also Read: Know About MBA vs PGDM

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Q:   What are the various courses offered in best MBA colleges in India?

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The table below shows the top MBA colleges in India along with their various courses offered and its total tuition fees:

College NamesCourses OfferedTotal Tuition Fee
XLRI AhmedabadMaster of Business Administration,  MBA in Food and Agri-Business Management, etc.INR 25 lakh
IIM BangaloreMBA in Business AnalyticsINR 25 lakh
XLRI JamshedpurPGDM in Human Resource Management,  PGDM1 in Business Management,  PGDM in General Management, etc.INR 15 Lacs - INR 59 lakh
SIBM PuneMBA3 in Innovation and EntrepreneurshipINR 24 lakh

Q:   Which is the best IIM in terms of placements in India?

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Hi, IIM Bangalore offered the highest placement package ranging between INR 32 LPA. Prominent recruiters include BCG, Brain, HUL, ITC, TATA, Airtel, Amazon, Uber, etc.

The following is a list of the top recruiters and average placement packages of top MBA colleges in India:

College NameAverage Median packageTop Recruiters
IIM Bangalore PlacementsINR 32 LPABCG, Brain, HUL, ITC, TATA, Airtel, Amazon, Uber, etc.
DMS IIT Delhi PlacementsINR 24 LPAMcKinsey, BCG, Brain & Co, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, E&Y, Infosys, etc.
IIM Ahmedabad PlacementsINR 20 LPA - INR 32 LPABoston Consultancy Group, Axis Bank, Larson and Toubro, Deloitte, etc.
IIM Lucknow PlacementsINR 30 LPADeloitte, Accenture, BCG, McK, AT Kearney, Brain, etc.

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Q:   What are the top MBA colleges accepting CAT score in India?

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The table below shows the top MBA colleges accepting CAT score in India along with their total tuition fees:

College NamesTotal Tuition Fee
IIM AhmedabadINR 25 lakh
IIM BangaloreINR 25 lakh
IIM LucknowINR 13 lakh
DMS IIT DelhiINR 11 lakh
IIM KozhikodeINR 18 Lacs - INR 21 lakh
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