
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 | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 04 Jan ' 26 | XAT 2026 |
| 20 Dec ' 25 | SNAP 2025 -3 |
| 14 Dec ' 25 | SNAP 2025 -2 |
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
For MBA admission at LPU, applicants generally need academic documents such as Class 10 and 12 certificates, graduation marksheets or degree certificate, and a valid ID proof. Passport-size photographs may also be required. If applicable, entrance exam scorecards and category or other supporting cer
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 4 days ago
These documents differs from one subject to another according to the nature and levels of courses, that is whether the course is MBA, MBA Executive or Integrated MBA. But mentioned are some of the common documents that will be needed at the time of registration-
- Scanned photograph (<500 KB)
- Scanned signature
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
IIM Sirmaur follows the reservation policy of the Government of India for admission in MBA. It allocates 27% of its seats to NC-OBC, 15% to SCs, 7.5% to STs, and 10% to EWS. Reservation of 5% is provided for PwD across all categories.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
ADYPU Pune considers entrance test scores along with other criteria for admission to MBA programmes. Candidates who meet course eligibility can apply. The accepted exams are:
- CAT
- MAT
- XAT
- CMAT
- ATMA
- MHCET
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates can check below the weightage given to different factors for MBA admission in IIM Calcutta
| Parameters | Weight |
|---|---|
| CAT 2026 Score | 56 |
| Class 10 marksheet | 10 |
| Class 12 marksheet | 15 |
| Gender Diversity Factor | 4 |
| Total | 85 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, candidate can apply online for MBA admission at Alagappa University. Candidate has to register on the official website of university and pay the application fees. The next step is to appea in the entrance exam, group discussion and personal interview.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
Alagappa University provides scholarship during admission. The scholarship is not course specific but is same for all programme. Below are details of Alagappa University scholarship:
- Parent's Income not exceeding Rs. 2 Lakhs per annum
- First 3 toppers in 1st, 2nd, 3rd year P.G Programmes ; First 1 to
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
MBA admission at Alagappa University is done on the basis of entrance test, group discussion and interview marks. The basic eligibility includes a pass degree in any specialistion in 10+2+3 pattern. There is no direct admission. The entrance exam accepted are CAT, MAT, PGCET, XAT, etc. The applicati
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 weeks ago
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology offers an MBA via its School of Management (KSOM). The KSOM MBA fees 2026 are INR 18,00,620. The fee includes Tuition Fee, Admission & Administration Fee, AC Hostel Fee, Mess Fee, Laundry Fee, Development Fee, Book & Materials and Laptop.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, OP Jindal Global University MBA admission is open for academic year 2026.
If candidates have received their entrance exam score, they can apply for application portal of Jindal Global Business School.
All accepted entrance exams have been concluded at this point for MBA courses.
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Contributor-Level 10
What are the documents required while applying for MBA admission at LPU Admission Office?