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

As per the NIRF ranking 2025, IIM Bangalore emerged to b as the top ranked MBA college in Karnataka followed by TAPMI Manipal and Christ University.

Listed below are some of the top colleges with their NIRF rankings -

Source: The above NIRF rankings have been taken from the official site and will/may vary in future.

TAPMI Manipal offered the highest number of seat intake, i.e., INR 4,980. Given below are some of the top private MBA colleges in Karnataka with their seat intake -

Source: Official site and may vary.

Generally, private MBA colleges are expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure and provide great placement opportunities. However, some affordable options are also available. Some of them are mentioned below -

Source: Official site and may vary.

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

IIM Bangalore has secured an overall NIRF score of 80.89. In the Graduation Outcome parameter, the institute has scored 99.11. In addition to this, IIM Bangalore has scored 90.38 and 72.83 in Teaching Learning & Resources and Outreach and Inclusivity parameters, respectively. IIB has secured second rank under the 'Management' category by the NIRF Ranking 2023. 

TAPMI Manipal offered the highest placement package of INR 8.9 LPA - INR 13.5 LPA. Listed below are some of the top private MBA colleges in Karnataka with their average salaries -

Source: Official site and may vary.

Visvesvaraya Technological University offer the highest number of seat intake, i.e., 13,359. Given below are some of the top government MBA colleges in Karnataka with their seat intake -

Source: Official site and may vary.

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:

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. 

TAPMI MBA placements 2024 data is out. TAPMI Manipal MBA the highest package and average package for the MBA General Programme stood at INR 32.02 LPA and INR 13.84 LPA, respectively. BFSI sector emerged as the top recruiting sector that placed 38% of the total students during TAPMI MBA placements 2024.

There are about 30+ best distance MBA colleges in Karnataka. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

There are about 500+ best MBA colleges in Karnataka. Of these, 363 colleges are privately owned, 41 are owned by public/government organisations and public-private entities own only 2 MBA college. Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CAT, CMAT, and XAT are the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Karnataka. 

IIM Bangalore, T A Pai Management Institute, Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Karnataka.

Joining an MBA colleges in Karnataka 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:

Source: Official site and may vary.

Hope this answer your question!

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.

Jain University MBA tuition fee ranges between INR 16,000 - INR 21.05 lakh. This includes tuition fees for all Single and Dual MBA specialisations. This data is taken from unofficial sources. Therefore, it is indicative. Visit official website to get more details on the Jain University MBA fee. There are other fee components that you have to pay at the time of admission. Candidates are also required to pay an amount of application fee.

Some of the popular Govt. PGDM Colleges are given in the table below:

• IIM Kozhikode
• IIM Shillong
• XLRI Jamshedpur
• MDI, Gurgaon
• MICA, Ahmedabad
• IIM Lucknow
• Great Lakes Institute of Management

Yes, it is very much necessary to take entrance exams for PGDM courses in India, If you want to take admission int reputable and top-tier B-schools then it is very crucial. 

While some institutions offer direct admission based on graduation merit, most colleges require valid scores from national-level tests like CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, or MAT. 

University of Mysore is also good, but I prefer Mangalore University, with first-class campus environment and first-class teachers.There are no comparable standards for universities, and every university has different development ideas. For a rigid comparison, Mangalore University is better than University of Mysore

The list of documents are required for admission at GIBS are listed below

• Class 10 mark-sheet
• Class 12 mark-sheet
• Graduation mark sheet
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Provisional Degree Certificate
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Migration
• Caste or income Certificate
• Passport-size photographs

Yes, students who are looking for MBA at CMS Business School can apply for the same at the official website. Students need to keep the following documents ready while applying for the course:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheet
• Mark sheet of graduation
• Applicants pursuing their final semester/ year need to submit mark sheet (s) up to the preceding semester/ year
• Copy of valid entrance test scorecard (MAT/ NMAT/ CAT/ CMAT/ GMAT/ XAT), if appeared
• A recent passport-sized photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) should be scanned and uploaded along with other documents

Yes, JAGSoM offers MBA/PGDM course in collaboration with multiple international universities located in USA and France. The institute offers a two-year International MBA/ PGDM in International Business with its Global Business School partners, which is a dual degree course. Following are the details of the universities, where students can pursue this course:

The total seat intake for this course is 60. Students have to study the first year of the course at JAGSoM Bangalore, for that, scholarships are also given to students. However, the second year will be taught at the respective global business schools. Admission to the International PGDM course is done based on valid scores of NMAT and MHCET (For International MBA only). Candidates also have to qualify IELTS and TOEFL as per the requirement of the respective global schools. Candidates also have an option of pursuing PGDM with the following super specialisations in partnership with the following Business Schools:

• Martech: Darden Business School, University of Virginia
• Sales & Services: AIM Parsuram Centre for Service Excellence
• Fintech: Darden Business School, University of Virginia
• Banking: Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF)

AIMS IBS has a good record of placements for its MBA, BCA and BBA courses. As per the official placement report, AIMS IBS offers 100% placement assistance to all of its students. The the highest and median package offered during AIMS IBS placements in 2024 stood at INR 13.5 LPA and INR 6.8 LPA,  respectively. The cut-off salary offered to the 2024 batch stood at INR 4.5 LPA. The key highlights of AIMS IBS placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

NMAT by GMAC registration is now open. As per the NMAT examination process in the past exam sessions, GMAC conducts the NMAT exam from within a testing window facilitated until the third week of December. Candidates can appear for the NMAT exam thrice during this window. Candidates have to complete the retake registration to apply for another exam take.

WeSchool specializes in PGDM courses which are similar to MBA courses, except the fact that PGDM courses provide more practical exposure. The tuition fees for these courses is about Rs. 7 LPA. Hostel accommodation is compulsory for Bengaluru Campus with the hostel fees being Rs. 1,25,400 p.a. along with refundable deposits of Rs. 14,000.

There are a number of major specialisations for ISME PGDM students which are grouped under Marketing, Business Analytics, HR Management, Finance and International Accounting. Some specialisations include Marketing Communication & Brand Management, Python for Business Analysts, Indian Financial System & Financial Markets and Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR).