Updated on Feb 21, 2025 06:29 IST

MBA is a professional PG degree that offers great career opportunities across various industries. It is one degree that plays an important role in your growth and development and enables you to transform into a complete professional with all the required skill sets.

An MBA career opens a wide variety of opportunities across different sectors which include management, finance, marketing, and operations, allowing freshers to excel in various sectors like finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and consulting. The field requires analytical skills attention to detail and a deep understanding of financial principles and markets.

An MBA graduate’s starting salary can range from INR 2.7 to INR 8 lakh per year. Students with experience are appointed to higher roles like associates and assistant managers and might experience considerable income increases in the industry. 

The top recruiters of MBA courses are KPMG, TCS, Wipro, Deloitte, Amazon, Infosys, Microsoft, etc.

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Top MBA Career Profiles and Salary

According to AIMS, banking, finance, consulting, marketing, manufacturing and technology are some of the fields that are craving for MBA graduates. Here is a list of some of the most in demand jobs -

Job Profiles Description Average Salary
Business Analyst Works within an organization to analyze, understand and document the business processes and systems.  INR 3 - 17 LPA
Investment Banker Specializes in providing financial advisory services and raising capital.  INR 2 - 50 LPA
Chief Financial Officer Responsible for managing an organization's financial actions, strategies and operations.  INR 12 - 90 LPA
Product Manager Responsible for overseeing the development, strategy and success of a product throughout its lifecycle.  INR 5.6 - 38 LPA
Management Consulting Involves providing advisory services to organizations to improve their performance, solve problems and achieve their goals.  INR 7 - 42.8 LPA
Asset Manager Manages investments and assets on behalf of clients, which can include individuals, institutions or corporations.  INR 3 - 14 LPA
HR Manager Oversees the human resources department within an organization.  INR 2.9 - 19 LPA
Project Manager Responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects within an organization. INR 4.2 - 30 LPA
Sales Manager Leads and manages a team of sales representatives or a sales department within an organization. INR 2.2 - 16 LPA
Marketing Manager Responsible for planning and executing marketing strategies and campaigns. INR 2.4 - 25 LPA
Operations Manager Oversees and manages the everyday operations and processes.  INR 3 - 21 LPA

Note - The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

MBA Scope In India: Jobs and Further Education

The advantage of doing MBA is that you can chose from various specializations. Students can find employment in so many industries because of this vast ocean of options. Some of the sectors where MBA graduates are constantly in demand are -

Sectors

Retail and Corporate Sector Banking and Financial Institutions
Media Sector Hospitality Sector
Education sector Management Consulting
Manufacturing sector Entrepreneurship
Information Technology -

Note - This info is taken from different sources and may vary.

Average Salary Based On MBA Specializations

Choosing the best MBA specialization significantly affects your life and career in the long run. But, the salary of any professional depends on the skills, interest in earning, and other considerable factors. Here is a list of the top-paying specializations of MBA in India:

MBA Specializations

Average Salary

MBA Finance

INR 7.2 LPA

MBA Business Analytics

INR 5.5 LPA

MBA Marketing

INR 7.7 LPA

MBA Operations Management

INR 8.7 LPA

MBA Management Consultant

INR 11.6 LPA

MBA International Business

INR 8.2 LPA

MBA Human Resources Management

INR 6.3 LPA

MBA Information Technology

INR 12 LPA

MBA Entrepreneurship

INR 5 LPA

MBA Data Analytics

INR 4.3 LPA

Top Recruiters For MBA Students

MBA graduates are in high demand in every sector. As a company grows, the need for a professional arises and there is more and more demand for MBA graduates. Some of the top multinational companies that recruit MBA graduates are:

Top Recruiters

Amazon

Aditya Birla Group Mckinsey & Co.
Boston Consulting Group Goldman Sachs Asian Paints
Google Flipkart Microsoft
ITC Hindustan Unilever Bain & Co.
JP Morgan Chase & Co. Wipro Coca- Cola Company

Top MBA Colleges for Placements

The popularity of an MBA as a preferred post-graduate degree is unprecedented. However, the choice of college marks the stepping stone towards a good career in the future. Given below is a list of some of the top IIMs with Median Salary offered in 2024- 25:

MBA College

Median Salary 

IIM Bangalore

INR 32.5 LPA

IIM Lucknow

INR 30 LPA

IIM Shillong

INR 26.09 LPA

IIM Raipur

INR 20 LPA

IIM Rohtak

INR 17.5 LPA

IIM Ranchi

INR 16.88 - 18.22 LPA

IIM Kozhikode

INR 25 - 27 LPA

IIM Calcutta

INR 31.05 - 33.67 LPA

IIM Indore

INR 22.2 - 27.2 LPA

IIM Ahmedabad

INR 20 - 31.5 LPA

Note - This info is taken from different sources and may vary.

Here is a list of some of the Best private B-schools with Median Salary offered by them:

Private Colleges

Average CTC 

MDI Gurgaon

INR 25.58 LPA

SIBM Pune

INR 24 LPA

NMIMS Mumbai

INR 19.2 LPA

Great Lakes Institute of Management

INR 11.4 LPA

Christ University

INR 7.97 LPA

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

INR 6.15 - 7.25 LPA

Goa Institute of Management

INR 13 - 15 LPA

XLRI Jamshedpur

INR 27.5 - 30 LPA

IMT Ghaziabad

INR 14 - 22.5 LPA

SPJIMR Mumbai

INR 2.89 - 32 LPA

Note - This info is taken from the official website/media reports/NIRF website and may vary.

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  • Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India

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27.5 L
20.05 - 34.59 LPA

#1 NIRF

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26 L
32.61 LPA

#2 NIRF

14 L - 22.5 L
24.76 - 27.5 LPA

#3 NIRF

2 Courses
12 L
15.59 LPA

#4 NIRF

12.6 L
31 LPA

#5 NIRF

2 Courses
19.2 L - 26.2 L
27 LPA

#11 NIRF

Popular Private MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India

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8.55 L
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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for MBA (Masters of Business Administration). Students interested in pursuing a career on MBA (Masters of Business Administration), generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Specializations

Following are the most popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for MBA (Masters of Business Administration) based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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Live business projects help students apply classroom concepts to real business situations, enhancing their problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making abilities.

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Swara Kumari

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 19 hours ago

Yes, the top MBA college in Maharashtra with an MBA after Class 12 is Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management of IIT Bombay. It has a B.Tech + MBA course of five years, which is very competitive with only 20 seats, and the entrances are JEE Main and JEE5 Advanced with high cutoffs. 

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Syed Aquib Ur Rahman

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 20 hours ago

The Is DBS Global University and its constituent Doon Business School is known for its speciality of Management courses with MBA as their flagship programme with specialisations such as:

  • MBA (General)
  • MBA with SAP & SAS
  • Global MBA
  • Integrated BBA + MBA
  • Integrated BTech + MBA

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Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 22 hours ago

Yes, Srinivas University is a good choice for MBA program. The following table summarizes MBA placements 2026 of Institute of Management & Commerce:

ParticularsMBA Statatistics -2026
Average package INR 2.5 LPA
the highest package INR 7 LPA
Total students152
Eligible152
Placed130
Placement %85.5%

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 23 hours ago

National University of Singapore is among the top choice of Indian students to pursue MBA programme in Singapore. National University of Singapore offers MBA programme for the duration of 12 months to 2 years. National University of Singapore MBA first year tuition fee for Indian students ranges fro

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Kartik Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

The basic eligibility criteria for the MBA course at Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management is pass in Class 12th with a minimum of 60% aggregate. The accepted entrance tests are CATCATCAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ ATMA + PI, etc. 

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Rashmi Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Candidates can check below the MBA specialisations offered at International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya: 

  • MBA (MS)
  • MBA (APR)
  • MBA (Entrepreneurship)

These courses are offered for a duration of two-years.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

National Institute of Bank Management is a good choice for doing MBA course. It has also been ranked in the range of 101-125 by the NIRF 2025 under the Management category.

Also, the the highest package during 2025 placements at the college was INR 26.6 LPA.

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Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Srusti Academy of Management and Technology offers MBA course for the duration of 2 years in full-time mode. The institute offers MBA specialisation in:

  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Operations
  • Business Analytics

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Liyansha Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

MBA from Globsyn Business School Kolkata is considered worthwhile & value for money option for students seeking corporate start in Eastern India. It is highly regarded regionally for its industry connections, campus infrastructure, and strong placement drives. 

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Rakshit Prabhakar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Sharda University of Greater Noida is a good choice for an MBA ranked in the 100-150 band under the Management category of NIRF 2025, with specialisations such as:

  • Business Analytics, HR, Healthcare & Hospital Administration, Marketing, Finance, International Business, Operations & Supply Chain Manag

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Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

Answered Yesterday

Candidates wishing to take admission in MBA at Kristu Jayanti University should have passed graduation in any stream with at least 50% aggregate score (45% for SC/ST). So, yes with 60% marks in graduation you can apply for admission in MBA at Kristu Jayanti University.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Ranked 21st among the Management institutes of India by NIRF 2025, IIM Udaipur ranks well above several other B-Schools of India whether they be private or government.

In terms of its MBA programme, the institute offers this course as its flagship with 3 specialisations for a duration of 1-3 years. T

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Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 8

Answered Yesterday

MBA is one of the most popular programme of RCM Bhubaneswar in terms of placements. Course-wise placement stats are yet to be released. Overall Highest and average package secured by batch 2026 was INR 11 LPA and INR 7 LPA. 70 recruiters visited the campus and presented 60 jobs to students.

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Leaving 6 LPA job for MBA from Chandigarh University often results in low Return on Investment. 

Key Factors to Consider

  • Opportunity Cost: If you loose a job of INR 6 LPA salary for two years means losing INR 12 LPA in gross earnings. 

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Rakshit Prabhakar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

No, HU Berlin, being one of the best universities in the world, does not offer a traditional MBA. 

It actually offers a highly academic and research-oriented Master of Science (MSc) in areas like -

  • Economics & Management Science
  • Business Administration

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Virajita Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

MBA Family Business & Entrepreneurship NIMS is designed by the college to develop strategic leadership & entrepreneurial capabilities. The MBA Family Business course focuses on innovation, startup development, business expansion, & succession planning, preparing students to lead the family enterpris

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Jagriti Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

MBA specialisations at NIMS School of Business include the following:

  • Pharmaceutical Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Logistics Management
  • Information Technology
  • Human Resource Management
  • Hospital & Health Care Management
  • Data Science & Business Analytics
  • AI & IoT
  • Finance Management
  • Event Management
  • Digital Mar

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Liyansha Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

MBA is the flagship course of NSHM Business School. MBA curriculum mixes core management courses with electives. MBA is offered in specializations such as Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Analytics. Emphasis on practical assignments, case studies, and industry projects; some campuses offer indust

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Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 9

Answered Yesterday

The total tuition fee of MBA at  Assam Down Town University (ADTU) is INR 3.6 Lacs to INR 5 lakh. This number is taken from the official sources. It can change. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm admission. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai is quite good for the MBA course. Below are the available MBA specialisations:

  • MBA in Maritime Management
  • MBA in Pharmaceutical Management
  • MBA in Family Managed Business
  • MBA in Marketing Management
  • MBA in International Business
  • MBA in Real Estate Management
  • MBA in Finance
  • MB

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Rashmi Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Candidates who pass any competitive exam are called for personal interview round at SRM Institute of Science and Technology for MBA. The PI round is held in online mode for each phase separately. Selected aspirants receive a virtual meeting link on the registered email id for online interview with t

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered Yesterday

Students need to score equal or above cutoff in the competitive exam for admission in MBA course. Aspirants unable to meet the cutoff can appear for SRMJEEM. Check below the entrance exam score required for admission at SRM Institute of Science & Technology:

Competitive ExamsEligible Scores
CAT65 percentile and above
XAT65 percentile and above
CMAT75 percentile and above
GMAT640 and above
MAT75 percentile and above
NMAT180 and above
TANCET80 percentile and above

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered Yesterday

The University of Massachusetts Amherst MBA fees is USD 56,616 (Around INR 54 L). There is a one-time graduate entering fee of USD 507 too (Around INR 48k). Other fees included in the MBA course are - 

Particulars
Expenses
INR 3.82 L
INR 88.35 K
INR 2.6 L - 5.1 L
INR 35.73 L - 44.91 L

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Bhumika Kaur

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

You'll write more than you expect in IILM's MBA, but it's not essay-after-essay like a literature degree. Think practical writing: case study analyses, project reports, business plans, research papers, and reflections after industry visits or simulations. Every semester has submissions, marketing pl

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Shrinkhala S Chand

Contributor-Level 7

Answered Yesterday

Yes, the MBA curriculum at PIBM Guwahati Campus is regularly aligned with modern business trends through industry-oriented learning, case studies, live projects, workshops, and corporate interactions. This helps students stay updated with current business practices and industry requirements.

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K Bhaskar Srinivas Rao

Beginner-Level 5

Answered Yesterday

The MBA at IILM leans collaborative, but there's definitely a competitive undercurrent. You're put into groups for almost everything, case studies, simulations, live projects, club activities, so you learn fast that you can't win solo. Faculty push peer learning, and the grading isn't cut-throat whe

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Shrinkhala S Chand

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 days ago

Regional College of Management MBA is offered to the candidates at PG level. The course is offered in various specialisations. The specialisations include Marketing, HR, IT, Finance and Operation. These courses are offered in full-time mode.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Regional College of Management MBA admission is entrance-based. To get admission in MBA programme at Regional College of Management, students must have a graduation degree. The final selection is based on entrance scores of CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ OJEE/ NIMCET, followed by personal interview. Stu

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Cranfield Uni tuition fees for MBA course is GBP 47,335 (Around INR 60.5 L). Along with this students enrolled in the Management school of the university are automatically considered for merit based scholarships. This allows 15% off the tuition fees. 

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Rupali Singh

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