Best MBA Colleges in Orissa: Ranking 2026, Fees, Placements, Admission, Exams

There are about 180+ best MBA colleges in Orissa. Of these,  118 colleges are privately owned, 28 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities owns 3 colleges. OJEE, CAT, XAT, MAT, and ATMA are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Orissa. SOA University, IIM Sambalpur, IMI Bhubaneswar, KIIT School of Management, NIT Rourkela, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Orissa.

The key highlights related to top MBA colleges in Orissa are mentioned below:

Parameters	Particulars/Statistics
Number of MBA Colleges	180+
Annual Fees	INR < 1 lakh: 23 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 62 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 21 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 17 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 21 colleges
Top Specialisations	Finance,  Human Resources,  Sales and Marketing,  Operations,  Business Analytics, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	OJEE,  CAT,  MAT,  CMAT,  MAT, etc.

Hi, to determine the No. 1 MBA college in Orissa, you need to go through its NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College Names	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Xavier University, Bhubaneswar Ranking	35	46	43
IIM Sambalpur Ranking	66	58	50
IMI Bhubaneswar Ranking	70	67	61
SOA University Ranking	NA	57	62
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology Ranking	48	59	67

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Joining MBA colleges in Odisha 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 Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan MBA	INR 2 Lacs – INR 9 lakh	INR 4 LPA
IIM Sambalpur MBA	INR 11 lakh	INR 12 LPA
Xavier School of Rural Management MBA	INR 12 lakh	INR 17 LPA
KIIT School of Management MBA	INR 10 lakh	INR 8 LPA
NIT Rourkela MBA	INR 4 lakh	INR 5 LPA

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It is estimated that joining MBA colleges in Odisha can be affordable, as most of the colleges have total tuition fees ranging between INR 1-2 lakh. Listed below are some of the top affordable MBA colleges in Delhi with fees less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Utkal University	INR 50,000
Fakir Mohan University	INR 57,000
SCS Autonomous College	INR 288
Berhampur University	INR 18,000 - INR 64,000
Gangadhar Meher University	INR 90,000
Rama Devi Women's University	INR 49,000

As per the reservation policy of the Government, following percentage of seats are reserved:

Category	% Reservation
SC	15%
ST	7.5
OBC	27%
DAP	5%
EWS	10%

 

IIM Sambalpur offered the highest placement package of INR 12 LPA and the prominent recruiters participated include Amazon, Microsoft, Capgemini, TVS, Infosys, etc.Listed below are the top MBA colleges in Odisha along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters:

College Name	Annual Average Package	Prominent Recruiters
SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan Placements	INR 4 LPA	Accenture, Adani, Cognizant, EY, Amazon, HCL, etc.
IIM Sambalpur Placements	INR 12 LPA	Amazon, Microsoft, Capgemini, TVS, Infosys, etc.
KIIT School of Management Placements	INR 7 LPA	Khimji Ramdas LLC, TCS, ITC, Deloitte, Samsung, etc.
NIT Rourkela Placements	INR 5 LPA	Google, Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, etc.

Hi, there are about 20+ best MBA colleges in Odisha with tuition fees ranging between INR 2-3 lakh. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their fees:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
Utkal University	INR 2 lakh
ASBM University	INR 3 lakh
GIET University	INR 2 lakh
TAT - Trident Academy of Technology	INR 2 lakh
Regional College of Management	INR 3 lakh

OJEE exam pattern is as follows:

Exam pattern features	Details
Exam mode	Computer-based test mode (CBT)
Duration	3 hours duration – BPharm 2 hours duration – LE BTech, LE BSc/ LE, MCA/LE MCA, MBA, MTech and MArch 1 hours duration – Mpharm, Integrated MBA and LE BPharm
Type of questions	Multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Marking scheme	4 marks for each question 1 mark deducted for each wrong attempt No marks will be awarded for not attempting question/s

OJEE is an entrance which requires understanding of syllabus and concepts. Difficulty level of exam can be higher for one person and lesser for another. So, to crack OJEE exam, students should know basics, syllabus and marking scheme. They should practice with taking OJEE mock tests. 

The Utkal University MBA fee ranges INR 288 to INR 4 lakh. This fee range includes the tuition fee for MBA (Regular), IMBA, E-MBA and other MBA courses. This fee is given as per the data available on the official sources and hence, is subject to change. Other than the tuition fees, candidates also have to pay for Laboratory development fee, Mess charges, Alumni fees, etc.

There are nearly 12 Utkal University-affiliated colleges that offer MBAs. The fee payment has to be done at the time of admission followed by fee payment in the semesters.

OJEE or Odisha JEE is a state level entrance exam for admission to various colleges in Odisha. The scope of OJEE is that it is a gateway for admission to various UG and PG programmes in colleges in Odisha. Students who wish to pursue courses such as BTech, MBA, MPharma, BPharma, BCAT, Integrated MBA, MCA, etc. can appear for OJEE and take admission to various colleges and universities in Odisha.

The table below shows the best private MBA colleges in Odisha along with their total tuition fee/seat intake and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Colleges	Total tuition Fee
SOA University- Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Admission	INR 2 Lacs – INR 9 lakh
IMI Bhubaneswar Admission	INR 9 lakh
Xavier School of Rural Management Admission	INR 12 lakh
KIIT School of Management Admission	INR 10 lakh
Xavier Institute of Management Admission	INR 19 lakh

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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.

The table below shows the best government MBA colleges in Odisha along with their total tuition fee:

Public/Government Colleges	Total tuition Fee
IIM Sambalpur Admission	INR 11 lakh
NIT Rourkela Admission	INR 4 lakh
Utkal University Admission	INR 50,000 – INR 2 lakh
Gangadhar Meher University Admission	INR 90,000
Ravenshaw University Admission	INR 3 lakh

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The total course fee is a cumulative of multiple components such as tuition fee, hostel fee, library fee, admission fee, etc. Berhampur University MBA tuition fee is ranges between INR 18,400 and INR 63,800. Additionally, the hostel charges sums up to INR 19,300. Candidates can check out the admission brochure for complete fee break-up. The fee given here is as per an unofficial source, hence, is indicative.

The total tuition fee for the MBA programme at Shiksha O Anusandhan ranges between INJR 1.8 Lacs - INR 7.4 lakh. This number is taken from the official sources. IT can change. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm their admission. 

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

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:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
Great Lakes Institute of Management MBA	INR 4 lakh	INR 12 LPA
IFHE Hyderabad MBA	INR 2 lakh	INR 8 LPA
Birla Institute of Management Technology MBA	INR 3 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Manipal University, Jaipur MBA	INR 2 lakh	INR 8 LPA

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

Gandhi Institute For Technology and SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, Gandhi Institute For Technology is a better option since the total tuition fee for Gandhi Institute For Technology is INR 180,000 and the total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan is INR 180,000 - INR 700,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

The KIIT School of Management offers various courses such as BBA MBA, and Ph.D. The KIIT College has a good placement record. The College has ample internship opportunities for the students and also provides in-campus placement to their students. The Placement rate of the college lies between 80-82%. The domestic package offered by the KIIT School of Management ranges from 12-13 LPA. The highest Placement was 20 LPA and the average Placement was 09 LPA. The companies visiting the college for Placements are ITC Hotels, Dell, HDFC Life, Yes Bank, Deloitte, TCS, Samsung, Tech Mahindra,   and many others. Companies such as Amazon, Berger Paint, Blue Star, Capital First Ltd, Capital IQ, Care Ratings, Deloitte, unBradstreetInformationServices, and Dupont also provide Placement to the students at a high Placement rate. The International Package ranges from 25 LPA-26 LPA. 

No specific entrance exam score is mentioned by Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) for admission to the MBA program. The candidates' academic standing is taken into consideration when choosing them for the MBA program. However, candidates must take the university-based entrance exam in order to be considered for admission to OUAT's undergraduate and graduate programs. In order to be admitted to the M.Tech program, applicants need to have a current GATE score. Candidates must show up for a common entrance exam administered by the university in order to be admitted to the Ph.D. program.

Check the admission process below:

Course Name	Common Eligibility	Selection Criteria
MBA	Graduation with at least 50% aggregate	CPET

Yes, in the stream of Management, Sambalpur University offered an MBA course. It is a management course that runs for a duration of two years. Moreover, the mode of education is full-time. Students willing to pursue a career in Management can pursue this course. Moreover, the university grants MBA admissions based on the scores obtained in the CPET exam.

Birla Global University and IMI Bhubaneswar - International Management Institute both are renowned universities for MBA/PGDM. However, in terms of affordability, Birla Global University is a better option since the total tuition fee for Birla Global University is INR 800,000 and the total tuition fee for MBA/PGDM at IMI Bhubaneswar - International Management Institute is INR 160,000 - INR 936,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

The placement rate recorded during the Sri Sri University MBA placement 2024 was 98%. Further, in the latest placement drive 2025, the highest and average package offered was 15.5 LPA and 7.1 LPA. 

No, admissions to the Centurion University Bhubaneswar MBA course cannot be obtained without a valid CUEE score. It is an admission test conducted by the university itself. Thus, candidates seeking admission to the MBA course at the university must take the CUEE exam. To apply, visit the official website of the university. Once the exam results are announced, students are required to appear for the counselling process.