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

As per NRF ranking 2025, IIM Lucknow emerged to be as the tp ranked MBA college in UP followed by other top colleges. Listed below are some of the top colleges with NIRF rankings over the past three years -

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

Generally, private MBA colleges in UP are expensive than government colleges as they have modern infrastructure, experienced faculty and great placement options. However, affordable colleges are also available. Some of the top affordable colleges are mentioned below with their tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh  - 

Source: Official site and may vary.

To get admission to MBA colleges in Uttar Pradesh, candidates must clear an entrance exam. However, some colleges, especially private ones, accept admissions without an entrance exam or direct admission.

Listed below are some of the top colleges -

Source: Official site and may vary.

IMT Ghaziabad offered the highest average placement package of INR 15 LPA - INR 17.6 LPA. Listed below are some of the top private MBA colleges in UP with average salaries  -

Source: Official site and may vary.

Yes, IIM Lucknow MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in their Class 12 marks along with other parameters. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow offers admission to its flagship PGP course on the basis of valid CAT scores, followed by a Written Ability Test and Personal Interview (WAT-PI) round. Candidates will be shortlisted for WAT-PI on the basis of their CAT 2024 score, previous academic performance, and other criteria. 

Yes, aspirants can get direct admission at IMT Ghaziabad. Thus, candidates who do not get admission through the institute admission process can take admission. The direct admission is granted under the management quota. Aspirants are advised to reach out to the admission office for complete details regarding the same.

There are about 600+ MBA colleges in UP. Of these, 420+ are private colleges, 50+ are government colleges and 3 are semi-private colleges. CUET PG, CAT, MAT, etc. are some of the most popular entrance exams in top UP MBA colleges.

The top colleges are IM Lucknow, IIT Kanpur, IMT Ghaziabad, Amity University, Noida, Jaipuria Noida - Jaipuria Institute of Management, CCSU - Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi and many more. 

Yes, the table below shows the distance MBA colleges in Uttar Pradesh along with their total tuition fees:

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

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

No, candidates do not need to have prior work experience to be eligible for PGDM admissions at IMT Ghaziabad. However, candidates who can show prior work experience will be given preference by IMT Ghaziabad over other candidates during PGDM admissions.

For more information on PGDM admissions at IMT Ghaziabad, checkout the sections below.

IMT Ghaziabad is the top private MBA college in UP offering the highest number of seat intake. Listed below are some of the top colleges -

Source: Official site and may vary.

Specialisation-wise and batch-wise average package recorded during PGDM placements 2026 is mentioned below:

The placement percentage has not been released yet. Meanwhile, checkout the key highlights of the Amity University placement for the Engineering Class of 2025 in the table below:

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.

NTA had started the CUET PG 2026 application process on December 14, 2025, at the official website for admissions to the master's degree programmes offered at various participating institutes.

CUET PG registration process 2026 was completely online, and candidates could fill out the application form by creating a registered account at the official website. The last date for filling out the CUET PG application form 2026 was January 23, 2026. Originally, the last date of application was January 14, 2026, which was extended till January 20 and January 23. The application fee had to be paid by January 25, 11.50 PM.

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. 

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.

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. 

Banaras Hindu University accepts CAT and CUET-PG scores for admission to its MBA programmes. For the MBA (IB) and MBA courses, aspirants should have a valid score of CAT. Shortlisted candidates are further called for the group discussion and personal interview round. The selection rounds along with the assigned weightage are mentioned below:

• Qualifying exam: 50% weightage
• Academic record: 20% weightage
• GDPI (conducted by FMS, BHU): 30% weightage

MBA curriculum under RGPV follows a credit-based grading system spread over four semesters. In the first year, students cover all the core management subjects like Marketing, Finance, HR, etc. The course follows a mix of internal assessments, practicals, and final exams for evaluation. By the final semester, students are may be required to submit a project report or dissertation.

The total seat sanctioned for an MBA at HBTU Kanpur is 240. Candidates are admitted as per the sanctioned seat count and performance in the selection rounds. The university reserves the right to revise the seat count in any academic year. Moreover, the mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Jaipuria Institute of Management Lucknow offers post-graduation under various specialisations. Candidates need to meet the minimum eligibility criteria before applying to these programmes. Jaipuria Lucknow admission to these programmes is based on the candidate’s performance in entrance exams. Candidates are selected in MBA/PGDM programmes based on CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ GMAT scores followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interviews (PI)

AMU conducts its own entrance test called Aligarh Muslim University Common Admission Test (AMU-CAT) for admission to the MBA course. The Admission Test shall be held at Aligarh, Kolkata & Kozhikode. Based on the marks secured by the candidates in the AMU-CAT entrance test, a merit list for admission will be drawn. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list released by the University are then required to appear for the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (GD & PI) round. The final selection is based on the candidates' performance in the counselling process, conducted by AMU.

MJPRU offers admission to MBA course in both full-time and part-time mode. The total seat intake for all MBA courses offered at MJPRU is 190. Aspirants will be offered admission through a valid CUET PG score. Candidates must also submit their past academic records at the time of applying for the course. The admission process is common for all seats. After the completion of the selection process, the final seat allotment is done through UPTAC Counselling process.