Part Time MBA colleges in India: Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

There are around 230+ part time MBA colleges in India, including 100+ private, 1 public-private, and 30+ government-run colleges. Students who wish to pursue part-time MBA are generally required to take entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH CET, etc.

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Take a look at the table below to learn about the top part-time MBA colleges in India:

Particulars	Details
Number of Part Time MBA Colleges in India	230+ colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 50+ colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 30+ colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 20+ colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 10+ colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 20+ colleges
Top Part-Time MBA Colleges in India	IIM Bangalore, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Management Development Institute, IIM Raipur, Banaras Hindu University, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, etc.
Top Part-Time MBA Specializations	Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, IT & Systems, Operations, International Business, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAH CET, etc.

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

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Yes, generally, students are admitted to the part-time MBA colleges in India based on the scores of various entrance examinations. Here are the complete details about the popularly accepted exams for a part-time MBA:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
MAT Nov 2025 (Tentative)	MAH Schedule	CAT Syllabus
MAT	May 31/June 8	MAT	May8 Schedule	MAT Syllabus
ATMA 2026 (Tentative)	XAT Schedule	MAT	May0 Syllabus
CMAT	January 2026 (Tentative)	MAT Schedule	MAT	May1 Syllabus
ATMA	June 1, 2025	ATMA Schedule	ATMA Syllabus
MAH CET	April 2026 (Tentative)	MAH CET Schedule	MAH CET Syllabus

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

Part-time MBA is more affordable and convenient. A mix of traditional and modern methods can be pursued from several renowned colleges. These include the prestigious IIMs. Fees range from INR 4 Lacs to 25 lakh.

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The tuition fees for MBA courses is INR 26 lakh. Tuition fee covers cost of tuition, course material, computing and networking, library, alumni association, student activities and career counselling. The total IIMB MBA fees include Tuition fees, Hostel fees, One-time Paymen fees & Other fees. 

Yes! Many government institutes offer a part-time MBA in India. Here are some details about some of these colleges:

College Name	Average Fees
IIM Bangalore Admission	INR 20.11 Lakh
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Admission	INR 9.45 Lakh
IIM Raipur Admission	INR 8 Lakh
Banaras Hindu University Admission	INR 70,000
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Admission	INR 1.4 Lakh-1.52 Lakh

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

The average course fees at the top private Amity MBA colleges in India are given in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees
Management Development Institute Admission	INR 8.25 Lakh
Amity University Admission	INR 2.64 Lakh
NMIMS School of Business Management Admission	INR 16 Lakh
Symbiosis Business School (IBS) Admission	INR 5.25 Lakh
Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resources Admission	INR 6.22 Lakh

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

Some popular locations where students can pursue a part-time MBA in India are listed in the table below, along with the number of colleges offering it:

Location	No.of Colleges
Mumbai (All)	30 colleges
Delhi/NCR	29 colleges
Bangalore	26 colleges
Pune	19 colleges
Kolkata	14 colleges
Chennai	12 colleges
Maharashtra	54 colleges
Karnataka	29 colleges

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

• Candidates who have scored 50 per cent score in graduation can study Part-time MBA.
• Candidates, who have successfully cleared the entrance exams, can get admission to this programme.
• People who are already working in a specific industry or role, can study part-time MBA

The total course fee for the MBA programme at IIM Raipur is inclusive of admission fees, caution deposits, and charges for many facilities offered at IIM Raipur during the programme. The total tuition fee for the MBA programme at IIM Raipur is INR 18.41 lakh. This fee might also include components other than tuition fees and is sourced from an unofficial website. Hence, the actual fee might vary. 

Yes, a part-time MBA can definitely be a good option for individuals who wish to learn skills about business management and administration but cannot devote time towards a full-time degree. It is a great option for working professionals.

The table below provides the fees and salary details about some of the top part-time MBA colleges in India:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade MBA	INR 9.45 Lakh	INR 26.5 LPA
Management Development Institute MBA	INR 8.25 Lakh	INR 25.58 LPA
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University MBA	INR 1.4 Lakh-1.52 Lakh	INR 6.18 LPA
Cochin University of Science and Technology MBA	INR 17,280 - 1.27 Lakh	INR 4.1 LPA
SIMSREE- Sydenham Institute of Management MBA	INR 51,000	INR 10.5 LPA

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

Students can refer to the table below to learn about the placement salary and the top recruiting companies that hire students from the best part-time MBA colleges in India:

College Name	Average Placement Salary	Top Recruiters
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Placements	INR 26.5 LPA	Accenture, Cognizant, Deloitte, Infosys, Wipro, etc.
IIM Kozhikode Placements	INR 26.5 LPA	Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, McKinsey Company, etc.
Management Development Institute Placements	INR 25.58 LPA	Samsung, Tata, Tech Mahindra, Puma, Wipro, PwC, Cipla, Accenture, etc.
IIM Trichy Placements	INR 18.6 LPA	Bosch Ltd, CRISIL, HCL, Infosys, Cisco, Royal Enfield, Samsung, KPMG, etc.
Chitkara College of Sales and Marketing Placements	INR 11.06 LPA	Mercedes Benz, Audi, USV Ltd, Glenmark Pharma, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, etc.

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

The duration of a Part-time MBA is flexible. Students can complete the programme as per their convenience and capabilities within three to five years. Each institute has its specific duration and some of them also allow students to take an extension to complete the programme. This is the flexibility offered by the institutes to the Part-time MBA students since they are pursuing the programme while continuing with their jobs.

A part-time MBA with relevant skills and good resume is usually accepted. You make career advancements as a working professional.

Though some employers might still prefer candidates with a full-time MBA.

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is one of the top Management institutes in the country. It has grabbed #15 rank in the NIRF 2024 rankings in the Management category. The overall the highest and average stipend offered (for two months) during IIFT Delhi summer placement 2025 for the MBA IB batch of 2024-26 stood at INR 6 Lacs and INR 2.73 lakh, respectively. Moreover, the Sales and Marketing domain emerged as the top recruiting domain. Furthermore, in the MBA BA batch of 2024-26, the highest and average stipend stood at INR 4 Lacs and INR 1.42 lakh, respectively.

MBA in Digital Marketing is primarily centered on digital marketing strategies. It includes social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, email marketing, and data analytics.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.

Particulars	MBA in Digital Marketing	MBA in Marketing
Degree Name	MBA in Digital Marketing	MBA Sales and Marketing
Degree Type	Postgraduate	Postgraduation
Course duration	2 years	2 years
Education modes	Full-time, part-time, online, and distance learning	Full-time, Part-time, Online, Distance
Entrance Exams	NMIMS,  CMAT,  Symbiosis Entrance Test,  MAH CET,  etc..	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP etc.
Course Fees	INR 1 Lacs to INR 15 Lacs and above	INR 3 to INR 25 Lakh
Average Salary	INR 8 LPA	INR 5 to INR 20 LPA
Job Profiles	Digital Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Paid Media Manager/Specialist, Content Writer, Campaign Manager and SEO Manager	Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Head Of Digital Marketing, Market Research Analyst etc.
Top recruiters	Sweans Technologies, EZ Rankings IndeedSeo, Webmaxed, ThatWare LLP, etc.	ITC,  Flipkart,  Coca-Cola, Marico,  Godrej, Nestle, etc.
Top Colleges	IMT Institute of Business Management,  IMT Ghaziabad,  Lovely Professional University,  IIM, Bodh Gaya etc..	IIM Calcutta,  IMT6 Lucknow,  XLRI,  NMIMS,  Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,  etc..

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MBA in Digital Marketing Syllabus

Almost every MBA course has some sort of Mathematics in its curriculum. In the MBA in Digital Marketing, you'll get to study Management Accounting, Business Analytics, etc., subjects that may contain some amount of mathematical aspects. 

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No, work experience is not mandatory for atraditional PG Diploma in management. But, there are some niche and specialised PGDM courses that require 1 to 5+ years of experience.

Students are advised to check college website for more details and eligibility criteria.

There are many National, State and International level exams acceptable for PGDM courses. Some of which are:

• CAT
• MAT
• XAT
• CMAT
• GMAT

The highest package offered during SPJIMR PGDM placements over the past three years is presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)	Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 81 LPA	INR 89 LPA	INR 75 LPA

Yes, the seat reservation requirement for MBA Bangalore University are determined in accordance with the gov order. If all categories of reservation cannot be accommodated, the seats will be allocated on the below criteria 

Reservation	Category
15%	SC
03	ST
04	Category I
15	Category II A
04	Category II B
04	Category III A
03	Category III B

Dibrugarh University MBA admission procedure starts with the online registration process. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can visit the university's official website to register their candidature. The next step is to fill out the application form and submit it along with the applicable application fee.

The university shortlists applicants based on their perfomance in CAT/CMAT/MAT and GD-PI conducted by the university. Selected candidates must complete the admission procedure by submitting the applicable Dibrugarh University MBA fees.

Calicut University participates in the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for College and University Students, which is administered by the MHRD. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students in need to cover tuition, maintenance and other expenses. Eligibility includes enrolling in a full-time UG or PG course with a minimum of 55% marks in the previous examination. Applications are done online through the MHRD website and the university also has a scholarship cell to help students with the process and other scholarships.

CAT exam usually takes place in the month of November. The registration usually begins from August and the last date of application is until September.

No, CAT is not necessary for MBA at BHU. The university offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the University (bhu.ac.in) to apply online. BHU MBA admission is based on candidates' performance in the CAT entrance test. The final selection is based on the student's performance in the GD & PI rounds. However, for admission to the MBA special courses of study, candidates can get admission with a valid CUET-PG score. Apart from this, the course aspirants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility requirements as well.

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.

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda accepts the CMAT exam score for taking admission to the MBA programme. Candidates are required to obtain the cutoff to get admission to the course. 

Candidates had to follow the method given below to fill the CUET PG 2026 application form.

• Visit the exam portal
• Read the instructions and select the agreement checkbox, followed by clicking on the tab Click Here to Proceed
• Enter personal details
• Choose password and security question and enter captcha
• Log in with the credentials to complete the application process
• Complete the CUET PG 2026 application form by entering the information related to personal details, paper selection, exam cities and educational details
• Upload photograph and signature
• Upload realtime photograph captured through web camera
• Pay the application fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.

After this, the application confirmation page will be generated, which has to be downloaded and printed.

The document should be saved till the admission process is completed. Applicants are also provided with an application correction facility to make necessary changes to the form. 

MBA is one of the popular courses of CUSAT. Cochin University is ranked 41 among the top universities in the country as per NIRF 2022 rankings. In 2023 rankings, the university made a position jump to 37. Looking at the placement, CUSAT MBA 2023 placements statistics are also available. The highest and average package offered to the participants of the placement drive stood at INR 20.14 LPA and INR 9.32 LPA, respectively. In addition, four international offers were made.

Talking about curriculum, the two year MBA (Full-time) programme at School of Management Studies offers both core and elective courses. Students also get a chance to take up internship programmes during the summer break after the first year wherein they are mandated to carry out project work in their chosen companies for internship.

Yes, Amity University Patna offer Martys Scholarship for MBA students. The candidate should meet minimum academic eligibility criteria of the respective programme as mentioned in the admission prospectus and also get selected through selection process. However, 100% scholarship will be given to selected students based on the scrutiny of scholarship committee. The scholarship will be given after joining the programme and excess fee paid by student will be adjusted in next academic fee.

 

Candidates have to appear for any one of the accepted entrance exams. The exams accepted are ISBR Aptitude Test/GMAT/CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ NMAT/ATMA/KMAT/PGCET. Students have to fill a separate application form on the official website as well. The institute shortlists students on the basis of entrance scores. Shortlisted students have to appear for Cognitive Case Study, Micro Presentation and Personal Interview rounds. Final selection is based on performance in all stages.

Yes, at SCMHRD, students who wish to withdraw their admission are provided a refund. However, the refund is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions. Listed below are the guidelines to be followed as per the fee refund policy of the institute:

The flagship courses offered at SIMSREE - Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education are MBA/PGDM, Executive MBA/PGDM, MMS. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, SIMSREE - Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education has a rating of 4.2 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 4.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 3.5 as per reviews by students.