
Top MBA colleges in India, other than IIMs, offer admission on the basis of entrance exam score and performance in personality assessment activities such as Essay Writing, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The admission process and selection criteria of non-IIMs are same but may vary in terms of specific requirements for a specific course or specialisation such as in case of Health Administration, Pharmacy, IT & Systems, Petro-Chem, etc. While selecting an MBA college, candidates must inquire about their selection criteria and admission process individually so that they are well prepared while applying. They must also check course fee, infrastructure and placement reports before selecting a college.
However, you need to appear for a national level MBA entrance exam for any full-time MBA course. The top non IIMs accept exam score of CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, ATMA and GMAT. Candidates can also opt for state-level MBA entrance exams of their home state for MBA admission.
- Selecting an MBA College
- MBA Admission Important Dates
- Top Non-IIMs: Eligibility Criteria
- Top MBA Colleges: Application Deadline 2026
- Documents Required for MBA Admission 2025
Selecting an MBA College
A good MBA college leads to a good start to career. In terms of training as well as job placement. So, aspirants should check the following before selecting a college:
- Selection criteria and admission process
- Govt recognition and accreditation
- Courses and specialisations
- Course fee, scholarships and financial aid
- Infrastructure, pedagogy and faculty
- International immersion programmes
- Internship and placement record
MBA Admission Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MBA Admission 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 14 Dec ' 25 | SNAP 2025 -2 ONGOING |
| 05 Nov ' 25 - 19 Dec ' 25 | NMAT 2025 ONGOING |
| 20 Dec ' 25 | SNAP 2025 -3 |
| 04 Jan ' 26 | XAT 2026 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 06 Dec ' 25 | SNAP 2025 - 1 |
| 30 Nov ' 25 | CAT 2025 |
| 28 Sep ' 25 | MAT 2025 CBT |
Top Non-IIMs: Eligibility Criteria
- The eligibility criteria of top non-IIM MBA colleges in India is Graduation with 50 per cent aggregate marks (45 per cent for Reserved Category candidates).
- Eligibility criteria of MBA programmes offered by IITs is 60 per cent aggregate in graduation.
- Many other top MBA colleges like XLRI, Jamshedpur does not have minimum score criteria. Passing marks in graduation is acceptable.
Latest Updates:
Top MBA Colleges: Application Deadline 2026
Given below is the list of some of the popular MBA colleges other than IIMs and their application deadline for admission to MBA/PGDM 2026 batches:
| MBA College |
Exam Score Accepted |
Application status MBA/PGDM 2026 batches |
|---|---|---|
| CAT, XAT, GMAT |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT |
To open soon |
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| CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT |
To open soon |
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| SPJIMR Mumbai | CAT, GMAT |
To open soon |
| IIFT Delhi | IIFT Entrance Exam |
To open soon |
| XLRI, Jamshedpur | XAT, GMAT |
Open |
| Great Lakes Institute of Management | CAT, XAT, CMAT |
To open soon |
| Symbiosis International University (Deemed) | SNAP |
Open |
| MDI Gurgaon | CAT, GMAT |
To open soon |
| To open soon |
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| CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, AIET |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, KIITEE MBA |
To open soon |
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| To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, SNAP, KMAT, MAT, CMAT, IBSAT, ALLIANCE-AMAT |
Open |
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| CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT, TANCET and CSBAT |
To open soon |
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| CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT |
Open |
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| CAT, GMAT |
To open soon |
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| CAT, MAT, CMAT |
Open |
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| CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAH-CET |
Open |
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| CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
To open soon | |
| CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, GMAT |
To open soon |
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| CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, MAT |
To open soon |
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| GMAT, GRE |
To open soon |
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| IFMR - Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR GSB), Sri City |
CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE |
To open soon |
Documents Required for MBA Admission 2025
At the time of MBA admission, the candidates are required to furnish personal details and submit proof of the same. Given below is the list of documents to be submitted at the time of MBA admission along with fees.
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Class 10th Certificate
- Class 12th Certificate
- Graduation/Post Graduation Marksheet
- Professional Degree
- Letter of Recommendation (if applicable)
- Statement of Purpose (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo ID issued by the Government of India
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MBA Admission Exam
Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
Hi.
GIBS considers any one valid score from these exams for shortlisting candidates.
Some exams (like CAT, XAT, CMAT) are preferred for national-level merit-based selection, but State CET scores are also accepted for Karnataka domicile candidates.
Along with the entrance score, academics, work experien
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 2 days ago
Hi.
For GIBS Business School, Bangalore (2025 placement season), here are the latest verified salary figures offered to graduates:
Placement Packages
the highest Package: ₹16.15 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum) — this is the top salary offered to a student during the 2025 placement drive.
Average Package:
Most sou
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 2 days ago
Hi.
Yes — GIBS Business School, Bangalore accepts both online and offline applications for its MBA/PGDM/BBA programmes.
Documents Usually Required With Your Application
When you apply (online or offline), you must submit the following supporting documents along with your form:
Academic & Identificatio
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 2 days ago
Hi.
1. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
This is GIBS' flagship postgraduate program, approved by AICTE, designed for students aiming at advanced careers in business and management. It offers dual specializations, so students can combine two specific focus areas to tailor their career path.
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 2 days ago
Hi.
Campus Size
The GIBS campus in Bangalore is spread over about 10 acres of land. This green, fully-residential campus is designed to blend academic spaces with recreational and wellness facilities.
Key Academic Zones
The campus is structured to support teaching, learning, research, and industry eng
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 2 days ago
Hi.
Number of Companies Offering Internships
According to the GIBS placement statistics for 2025, there were around 80 – 90+ companies that participated in the internship placement drive and offered internship opportunities to students.
This includes participation from a mix of large corporates and em
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates must complete the basic educational qualification at Amity International Business School. Students can check the table presented below to know the detailed course-wise selection criteria:
| Course Name | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| BBA | Class 12 with a 60% aggregate | PI |
| MBA | Graduation with a 50% aggregate | MAT/XAT/CAT/NMAT/CMAT |
| PhD | Post Graduate | GATE/UGC NET/GPAT/CSIR NET/ICMR JRF/ICAR AICE JRFSRF |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Hi...
Yes — at GIBS Business School (Bengaluru) faculty play an active role in student-led projects, live industry assignments, and consulting-oriented activities. Here are clear, realistic examples of how faculty get involved:
1. Faculty-Guided Live Industry Projects
Many subjects at GIBS include live
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
Hi.
According to the official “Courses / BBA” listing for 2026, GIBS lists its BBA seat intake as 150.
Multiple sources (including college‑profile websites) consistently state 150 seats for BBA.
If all seats are filled, roughly 150 new BBA students join GIBS each academic year.
Depending on demand, admi
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Scholar-Level 17
Answered a week ago
GIBS offers its own entrance exam in the form of an online test called GOET, as well as accepting results from the following national-level competitive exams: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT and GMAT. The GOET measures a candidate's aptitude, logical thinking and communication skills – therefore enabling GIBS t
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Contributor-Level 10
Exam On - 14 Dec '25
Which entrance exam scores are accepted at GIBS for admission (CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, State CET)?