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Top MBA Colleges in India 2025: Best MBA Colleges with Fees, Entrance Exam, & Placements

26 August, 2025
PG Team

Top MBA Colleges in India include more than 5,500 MBA colleges run as public, private, autonomous, government, and semi-government entities. Aspirants can take admissions to to the best MBA colleges in India through entrance exams, like CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, etc. Some of the top-ranked MBA colleges in India include IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Calcutta, DMS IIT Delhi, IIM Lucknow, SIIB Pune, IIM Indore, IIM Raipur, IIM Rohtak, and many others.

With so many MBA schools spread across the country picking the best colleges is an arduous task. Students may get confusion about the selection of the right MBA college. How does one select the top business schools in India for one’s ambitions, career aspirations, and future goals? The list is long with the top IIMs, 50+ private schools, and 40 Government schools, among others. We have provided best MBA colleges rankings in India in this blog based on their courses, fees, placement salary packages, and ROI.

 

Top 10 MBA Colleges in India: Fees & Placements

If anyone aims to pursue MBA program in India, they will definitely select the business schools based on the perception, popularity, campus, and fee structure. Fee structure is among the primary parameters to zero in on the list of colleges. It’s crucial to consider the ROI which is based on the fee, campus facilities, pedagogy, expert faculties, and placement salary.

 

Check out the 10 best colleges for MBA in India with their fees and placements

 

We have listed down the top 10 B-schools in India. The name of the colleges are mentioned with their fees and average placement from along with IMS B schools ranking. It will help you select a college.

Institute IMS Classification Tests Accepted Fees (In Lac) Final Placement (Avg. in LPA)
FMS A1 (CDC) CAT 2.32 34.1
IIM-A A1 (CDC) CAT 26.5 34.45
IIM-B A1 (CDC) CAT 26 35.92
IIM-C A1 (CDC) CAT 31 35.07
IIM-Indore A1 (CDC) CAT 21.17 25.68
IIM-K A1 (CDC) CAT 23.5 28.05
IIM-L A1 (CDC) CAT 20.75 30
ISB A1 (CDC) GMAT, GRE 39.51 34.21
SPJIMR A1 (CDC) CAT, GMAT 22.5 33
XLRI A1 (CDC) XAT 31.59 31.08

 

 

 

Best MBA Colleges in India Without CAT Exam

Usually, the CAT exam is believed to be the only entrance exam for the admission to the top B schools in India. However, it’s not the case, as there are many MBA colleges that accept other exam other than the CAT. MBA colleges like ISB, XLRI, SPJIMR, TISS, etc. offers MBA programs without CAT.

Here is a list of the top MBA colleges without CAT exam. These colleges select the candidates through exams like GMAT, NMAT, CET, CMAT, MICAT, XAT, etc. Check out the below table for college names with their respective entrance exams and fees. Additionally, look at the IMS B schools classification.

Institute Name IMS Classification Tests Accepted Fees (In Lac) Final Placement (Avg. in LPA)
XLRI Jamshedpur A1 (CDC) XAT 31.59 31.08
ISB Hyderabad A1 (CDC) GMAT, GRE 39.51 34.21
SPJIMR Mumbai A1 (CDC) CAT, GMAT 22.5 33
JBIMS Mumbai A2 CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA 6 26.12
TISS Mumbai(HRM & LR) A2 CAT 2.07 26.31
NMIMS Mumbai A3 NMAT 25 25.13
SIBM Pune C1 SNAP 17.47 8.9
SCMHRD Pune A3 SNAP 24.12 21.47
MICA Ahmedabad A4 CAT, XAT, GMAT, MICAT 26 19.22
IMT Ghaziabad B1 CAT, GMAT, XAT 20.8 16.25
XIMB Bhubaneswar B4 CAT, XAT, GMAT 22 9.8
GLIM Chennai A4 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 22.65 17.3

 

 

6 Best colleges for MBA in India With Low Fees

MBA offers numerous career opportunities attracting lakhs of aspirants. It is not easy for everyone to take admission to the top IIMs and B-schools with hefty program fees. However, you can still pursue it without breaking the bank. Listed below are 6 best MBA colleges in India that offer affordable MBA programs with low fees.

 

Institute IMS Classification Tests Accepted Fees (In Lac) Placement (Avg. in LPA)
FMS, Delhi A1 (CDC) CAT 2.32 34.1
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies A2 CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA 6 26.12
SIMREE, Mumbai B1 CET, CAT, CMAT 4.38 15.19
Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University B5 CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA 4.4 11.23
TISS, Mumbai (HRM & LR) A2 CAT 2.07 26.31

IIT Madras

CAT 10 – 17 Lakhs 18.00

 

 

 

Top MBA Colleges in India with Fee Structure & Placement

This table presents a list of the best colleges for MBA in India. You can check the B-school name along with their total fees, entrance tests, and final placement salary packages. The total course fees range from 2.32 Lakh at FMS Delhi to 34.50 Lakh at IIM Ahmedabad. You can also look at the IMS B- schools ranking classification within the table.

Institute Name IMS Classification Tests Accepted Fees (In Lakhs) Placement (Avg. in LPA)
FMS, Delhi A1 (CDC) CAT 2.32 34.1
IIM-A A1 (CDC) CAT 26.5 34.45
IIM-B A1 (CDC) CAT 26 35.92
IIM-C A1 (CDC) CAT 31 35.07
IIM-I A1 (CDC) CAT 21.17 25.68
IIM-K A1 (CDC) CAT 23.5 28.05
IIM-L A1 (CDC) CAT 20.75 30
ISB A1 (CDC) GMAT, GRE 39.51 34.21
SPJIMR A1 (CDC) CAT, GMAT 22.5 33
XLRI A1 (CDC) XAT 31.59 31.08
IIM-K A1 (CDC) CAT 20.5 28.05
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade A2 CAT 21.87 27.3
IIM-M A2 CAT 21 33.84
IIM-Shillong A2 CAT 26.18 26.1
Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay A2 CAT 15.15 28.01
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies A2 CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA 6 26.12
Management Development Institute A2 CAT, GMAT 28.16 26.2
Tata Institute of Social Sciences A2 CAT 2.07 26.31
Tata Institute of Social Sciences A2 CAT 8.49 24.6
IIM Mumbai – OSCM A2 CAT 21
IIM Mumbai – SM A2 CAT 21
Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Science A3 CAT, GMAT 5.42 26.8
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad A3 CAT 25 20.11
Indian Institute of Management Indore A3 CAT 18.42 25
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow A3 CAT 20.75 20.37
Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi A3 CAT 12 25.82
NMIMS A3 NMAT 25 25.13
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management A3 SNAP 24.9 28.8
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development A3 SNAP 24.12 21.47
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai A4 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 22.65 17.3
IIM-Raipur A4 CAT 18 18.15
IIM-Ranchi A4 CAT 19.23 19.24
IIM-Rohtak A4 CAT 17.9 18.73
IIM-Tiruchirappalli A4 CAT 19.5 19.43
IIM-Udaipur A4 CAT 20.43 18.8
Vinod Gupta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur A4 CAT 12.64 20.81
Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Madras A4 CAT 13.55 16.93
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies A4 CAT, CET 9 19.35
Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad A4 CAT, XAT, GMAT, MICAT 26 19.22
Xavier Institute of Management A4 CAT, XAT, GMAT, X-GMT 24.2 19.53
BITS School of Management A4 CAT, GMAT, GRE 27.2 23.41
Indian Institute of Management Ranchi A4 CAT 17.5 19.02
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development A4 SNAP 19.98 22.14
Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee A5 CAT 8.79 18.3
International Management Institute A5 CAT, XAT, GMAT 22.25 16.71
Indian Institute of Management Amritsar A5 CAT 17.3 15.51
Indian Institute of Management Jammu A5 CAT 17.15 16.54
Indian Institute of Management Kashipur A5 CAT 17.3 18.1
Indian Institute of Management Ranchi A5 CAT 17.5 19.87
Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam A5 CAT 19 15.61
Department of Management Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur A5 CAT 13.5 18.2
Masters’ Union A5 CAT, GRE, GMAT, Own Test 29.38 28.52
Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development A5 SNAP 16.09 16.11
Department of Financial Studies (DFS DU) (MBA Finance) A5 CAT 2.3 15.1
XIM University – MBA RM A5 CAT, XAT, GMAT, X-GMT 24.2 12.5
Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur A5 CAT 18.9 18.07
IIM Jammu – MBA (HA & HM) A5 CAT 14.82 14.01
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur B1 CAT 5.14 15.43
Goa Institute of Management B1 CAT, XAT, GMAT 20.4 14.81
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai (GLIM) – PGDM B1 CAT, XAT, GMAT 20.8 15.1
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon (GLIM) – PGPM B1 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 18.5 15.3
International Management Institute B1 CAT, XAT, GMAT 22.25 16.71
International Management Institute B1 CAT, XAT, GMAT 22.25 16.07
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya B1 CAT 17.96 13.7
Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur B1 CAT 13.08 14.21
Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur B1 CAT 16 13.93
Institute of Management Technology B1 CAT, GMAT, XAT 19.53 16.25
Institute of Rural Management Anand B1 CAT, XAT, CMAT 16.8 14.14
Jio Institute B1 CAT, GRE, GMAT, GATE, Own Test 9.75 19.34
Jio Institute B1 CAT, GRE, GMAT, GATE, Own Test 9.75 17.52
SDA Bocconi Asia Center B1 CAT, NMAT, GMAT, Own Test, GRE 20.75 15.01
Sydenham Institute of Management Studies Research and Entrepreneurship Education B1 CET, CAT, CMAT 4.38 15.19
School of Management & Entrepreneurship, IIT Jodhpur B1 CAT 8.56 11.77
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies B1 NMAT 34 15.9
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies B1 NMAT 20 17.85
T. A. Pai Management Institute B1 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 19.45 13.84
University Business School B1 CAT 2.3 12.95
Xavier University, School of Human Resource Management B1 CAT, XAT, GMAT, X-GMT, NMAT 24.2 17.02
Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani B1 BAAT, CAT, XAT, GMAT 10.87 14.63
MBE Department of Business Economics Delhi (DBE DU) (MBA BE) B1 CAT 3.24 14.41
MIB Delhi School of Economics (DSE DU) (MBA HRD) B1 CAT 1.07 14.9
MIB Delhi School of Economics (DSE DU) (MBA IB) B1 CAT 1.07 13.5
SIOM – Nashik – MBA Operations B1 SNAP 18.44 14.7
XIM University – MBA SM B1 CAT, XAT, GMAT, X-GMT 13.5 14.02
IMT Ghaziabad – PGDM B1 CAT, GMAT, XAT 20.8 16.25
IMT Ghaziabad – PGDM Marketing B1 CAT, GMAT, XAT 20.8 18.8
IMT Ghaziabad – PGDM Finance B1 CAT, GMAT, XAT 20.8 15.6
IMT Ghaziabad – PGDM DCP B1 CAT, GMAT, XAT 20.8 16.56
IMT Ghaziabad – PGDM BFS B1 CAT, GMAT, XAT 20.8 16.3
IIM Sambalpur – MBA BA B1 CAT 16.75
IIT Mandi – MBA B1 CAT 5.5
IIT Guwahati – MBA B1 CAT 5.55 10.13
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya B1 CAT 11.1 14.96
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya B1 CAT 13.3 14.96
FORE School of Management B2 CAT, XAT, GMAT 20.77 16.01
Goa Institute of Management B2 CAT, XAT, GMAT, Own Test 20.4 15.6
Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur B2 CAT, GMAT 17.5 11.82
Symbiosis Institute of International Business B2 SNAP 20.92 13.5
T. A. Pai Management Institute B2 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 19.45 12.97
T. A. Pai Management Institute B2 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 19.45 12.77
T. A. Pai Management Institute B2 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 19.45 13.35
Shri Ram College Delhi – PGDM GBO B2 SRCC GBO 4.7 12.5
T. A. Pai Management Institute B2 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 18 7
IIM Sirmaur – MBA TTHM B2 CAT 14.4 13.32
MIB Delhi School of Economics (DSE DU) (MBA BA) B2 CAT 1.96 14.4
National Institute of Bank Management B3 CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE 19.54 15.4
Institute of Management, Nirma University B3 CAT 12.1 11.22
Symbiosis Center for Information Technology B3 SNAP 16.79 11.58
L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research B3 CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT 16 13.17
Goa Institute of Management B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT 20.4 15.4
Goa Institute of Management B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT 20.4 14.25
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad B3 CAT 4 11.64
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT 22.32 12
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT 16.5 12.24
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management B3 CAT 8.75 12.38
Management Development Institute B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT 15.51 10.67
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies B3 NMAT 19.54 13.6
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies B3 NMAT 21.04 14
Praxis Business School – PGP DS B3 Own Test 6.05 13.5
SIDTM Pune – MBA DTM B3 SNAP 17.03 13.08
Symbiosis Center for Information Technology B3 SNAP 16.79 11.16
SIBM Bengaluru – MBA + MBA BA + MBA QF B3 SNAP 22 14.47
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) B3 SNAP 14.92 10.04
Symbiosis Institute of International Business (SIIB) B3 SNAP 14.88 11.81
L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research B3 CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT 16 13.17
L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research B3 CET, CAT, CMAT 9.8 11.2
Institute of Management, Nirma University B3 CAT 12.1 11.22
GIM – PGDM IDA B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT 20.4 14.1
WE School – Mumbai – PGDM E-Business B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT 14 12.47
WE School – Mumbai – PGDM Business Design B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT 14.17 13.2
WE School – Mumbai – PGDM Retail Management B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT 14.13 12.41
WE School – Mumbai – PGDM Healthcare Management B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT 14.87 12.6
WE School – Mumbai – PGDM Rural Management B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT 14.2 12.69
WE School – Mumbai – PGDM Media & Entertainment B3 CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT 14 11.93
Loyola Institute of Business Administration B4 CAT, XAT 19.29 11.21
School of Inspired Leadership B4 CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT 15.9 10.75
SP Jain School of Global Management (Masters in Global Business) (MGB) B4 CAT, GMAT, GRE, Own Test 33.13 19.85
Bharathidasan Institute of Management B4 CAT, XAT, GMAT 16.3 11.8
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon (GLIM) – PGDM B4 CAT, XAT, GMAT 18.5 11.7
IFMR Chennai – MBA B4 CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE 19.06 13.04
Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur (IMT-N) (PGDM) B4 CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT 15.12 10.8
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies B4 NMAT 19.54 12.65
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies B4 NMAT 17.54 12.4
National Insurance Academy, Pune B4 CAT, XAT, CMAT 14.5 12.74
School of Inspired Leadership, Gurgaon (SOIL) (PGPM) B4 CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT 15.9 11.7
Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB), Bhubaneshwar B4 CAT, XAT, GMAT 22 9.8
International Management Institute (IMI), Bhubaneswar B5 CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT 16.3 12.02
International Management Institute (IMI), Kolkata B5 CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT 16 12.02
NL Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research (PGDM) B5 CAT, XAT, CMAT, CET, MAT, ATMA, GMAT 14.7 10.28
Pandit Deendayal Energy University, formerly Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University B5 CAT, XAT, NMAT 10.96 9.32
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) B5 CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT 14 11.1
Christ University Institute of Management (CUIM), Bangalore B5 CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GRE 9.96 7.9
FMS – BHU (MBA + MBA AB + MBA IB) B5 CAT 3.98 11.3
Institute of Management Technology, Hyderabad (PGDM) B5 CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT 15.03 12.3
Praxis Business School, Kolkata – PGDM B5 CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT, ATMA 11.3 9.08
Department of Management Sciences, Savitribai Phule Pune University B5 CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA 4.4 11.23
School of Inspired Leadership, Gurgaon (SOIL) (PGPM HR) B5 CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT 15.9 10.5
SDMIMD Mysore B5 CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, MAT 12.7 10
SIMS Pune – MBA B5 SNAP 14.68 10.12
Symbiosis school of banking and finance, Pune B5 SNAP 18.23 10.8
L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research B5 CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT 16 11.11
Xavier University, School of Rural Management (MBA RM) B5 CAT, XAT, GMAT, X-GMT, NMAT 16.2 11.5
XIME Bangalore (PGDM + PGDM Business Analytics) B5 GMAT, CMAT, CAT, MAT, ATMA, XAT 14.87 10.7
Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) B5 CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT 13 11.1
WE School – Bengaluru – PGDM E-Business B5 CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT 14 10.78
WE School – Bengaluru B5 CAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, CMAT 14.15 10.9
Delhi School of Management, Delhi C1 CAT 4 7.5
DMS – NIT Trichy C1 CAT 3.17 7.9
FLAME University C1 CAT,XAT,NMAT,MAT,CMAT,MH-CET,GMAT 19.7 9.46
IFHE, IBS Hyderabad C1 CAT, NMAT, GMAT, IBSAT 17.01 10.42
Indian Institute of Forest Management C1 CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT 11.8 10.38
Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management C1 CAT 9 9
NIT, Calicut C1 CAT, CMAT 4.8 9.63
SIES School of Business Studies C1 CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, MAT 12 9.1
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad (SIBM) C1 SNAP 17.47 8.9
Vivekanand Business School C1 CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, CET, GMAT 9.5 8.5
St Joseph’s Institute of Management C2 CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA 9.8 9
Chetana’s R. K. Institute of Management and Research C2 CET, CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT 4.2 7
ICFAI Business School – IBS C2 CAT, NMAT, IBSAT, XAT,GMAT 9.09 8.03
IMS Ghaziabad – PGDM C2 CAT,MAT,CMAT,XAT 9.5 9.23
ISBR Business School C2 CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT, GMAT, KMAT, PGCET, Own Test 10.11 8.01
Mahindra University – School of Management Emerging CAT, GMAT, GRE, Own Test 22.2 8.6
Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University Emerging CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE, CMAT 10 6.66
K. J. Somaiya Emerging CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT 22.32 8.23
LM Thapar School of Management Emerging CAT, NMAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, GRE, SNAP, Own Test 13.5 8.17
GNIOT Institute of Management Studies (GIMS) Emerging CAT 8.43 5.86
Scaler School of Business Emerging CAT, GMAT, GRE 21.75 25
IES MCRC Emerging CAT, MAT, ATMA, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, CET   8.8
IES MCRC Emerging CAT, MAT, ATMA, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, CET   8.8
CEPT University Emerging CAT, CMAT, GMAT, XAT, GRE, CUET PG, ATMA, MAT, Own Test   7.6

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We recommend you to talk to your mentor to figure out which program is best for you. And to check the exact ranking methodology and parameters, scroll down to the end of the blog. 

Read More – Top PGDM Colleges in India

 

 

Tier 2 MBA Colleges in India: 10 Best MBA Colleges

Here is a list of the MBA colleges which may not fulfill the criteria of great ROI, excellent placement salaries, or may not be highly ranked among the students yet they offer good ROI and above average placement packages. Such B-schools also offer relevant industry courses and meet the expectations of students. It’s best to check out the list of tier 2 MBA colleges, if in case someone is not able to take admission to the tier 1 colleges.

MBA Colleges in India IMS Classification Exams Accepted Fees (Rs. Lakhs) Average Salary (LPA)
Great Lakes Institute of Management,  Chennai (GLIM) (PGPM) A4 CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 21.25 18.10
IIM-Raipur (PGP) A4 CAT 16.28 19.7
IIM-Ranchi (MBA) A4 CAT 17.50 18.69
IIM-Rohtak (PGP) A4 CAT 17.90 19.27
 IIM-Trichy (PGPM + PGPM-HR) A4 CAT 19.70 19.43
IIM-U (MBA) A4 CAT 20.50 20.3
IIT KGP VGSOM) (MBA) A4 CAT 12.70 20.83
IIT-M DOMS (MBA) A4 CAT 10.99 16.93
JBIMS (MSc Finance) A4 CAT, CET 9.00 19.35
MICA,  Ahmedabad (PGDM-C + PGDM) A4 CAT, XAT, GMAT + MICAT 23.00 20.09

 

 

Top MBA Colleges in Mumbai

Here is a list of the Top 5 MBA Colleges in Mumbai including private as well as public colleges. Each of these MBA colleges in Mumbai offers world class MBA courses. The fees for MBA programs in Mumbai vary from ₹2 lakhs to ₹25 lakhs per annum.

Institute Name IMS Classification Tests Accepted Fees (In Lac) Final Placement (Avg. in LPA)
S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research A1 (CDC) CAT, GMAT 22.5 33
Indian Institute of Management Mumbai A2 CAT 21 33.84
JBIMS Mumbai A2 CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA 6 26.12
TISS Mumbai(HRM & LR) A2 CAT 2.07 26.31
NMIMS Mumbai A3 NMAT 25 25.13

 

Read More: Top 10 MBA Colleges in Mumbai.

 

Top MBA Colleges in Hyderabad

Hyderabad isn’t just about Tech city and engineering graduates. It also hosts some of the best MBA colleges offering programs in a variety of specializations. If you are thinking about building a career in management, it is a good idea to check out the top MBA colleges in Hyderabad including fee details and placement.

 

Institute Avg Package (LPA) Fees (₹ Lakhs)
ISB Hyderabad 34.21 29.99
NMIMS Hyderabad 13.01 19.54
IMT Hyderabad 12.3 15.03
MANAGE Hyderabad 12.33 8.75
SIBM Hyderabad 9.30 17.47

 

Top MBA Colleges in Delhi

The table below mentions the best colleges for MBA in Delhi with information on fees and accepted entrance exams for various institutions. For instance, the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) leads with the highest average salary of ₹34.10 LPA and relatively low fees of ₹4.92 lakhs, accepting the CAT exam.

Institute Name Exams Accepted Fees (Rs. Lakhs) Average Salary (LPA)
FMS CAT 4.92 34.10
IIT, Delhi CAT 11.20 17.60
IMI Delhi – PGDM CAT, XAT, GMAT 22.25 17.20
Shri Ram College Delhi – PGDM GBO SRCC GBO 4.70 10.88
MIB Delhi School of Economics (DSE DU) CAT 2.30 14.00
MIB Delhi School of Economics (DSE DU)(MBA IB) CAT 2.30 13.94
Delhi School of Management CAT 4.00 7.50

 

 

Top MBA Colleges in Chennai

Institute Name Exams Accepted Fees (Rs. Lakhs) Average Salary (LPA)

IIT Madras

CAT 10 – 17 Lakhs 18.00
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT 18.50 – 22.65 Lakhs 17.00
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai CAT, XAT 19.29 Lakhs 11.00
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science – [HITS], Chennai CAT, MAT 3 – 4 Lakhs 7.50
College of Engineering, Anna University – [CEG], Chennai MAT, ATMA, XAT, TANCET, CAT, CMAT 6 – 12 Lakhs 8.54

 

 

 

The Ranking Methodology Used for Classifying the Top MBA Colleges in India

IMS, with its longstanding reputation for quality training for management entrances, has had a decades-long connection with the top MBA colleges in India. Our mentors, themselves alumni of the best MBA colleges, have also had the privilege of teaching students in top business programs. Through these variegated interactions, we’ve developed a duly-researched, expert-vetted, and properly curated list of top MBA colleges in India with a fee structure. But, don’t forget to go through the ranking parameters we’ve used to classify the colleges.

Apart from the informed opinion of our mentors, we’ve also factored in information available in the public domain. Do keep in mind that despite the fact that this information is freely available, it is not always accessible to all. Our mentors spent weeks collating verified data from reports released by the government and the colleges themselves. Each ranking factor has been given due weightage and consideration to develop a holistic list of top MBA schools in India.

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Key parameters to Classify the Best MBA Colleges in India

We have made the list of best colleges for MBA in India with the help of some key parameters. These parameters are based on the factors, like fees, placement data, ROI, brand value of the institution, and mentor opinions.

 

key factors to make rankings of top MBA colleges in India includes placement salaries, entrance test cutoffs, ROI for students, brand legacy, and mentor opinions.

 

  1. Placement Data – The average data for the final and summer placements is considered.
  2. ROI for the Students – The total cost of the degree, including hostel fees and the time taken to recover the invested amount. It’s the most crucial point for the students and parents before investing in education.
  3. Entrance Test Cutoffs – Cutoffs by MBA schools are the key representative of the result quality and the kind of students getting admissions.
  4. Brand and Legacy Value – This is about the external as well as the internal perception of the institute among the students and mentors. 
  5. Mentor Opinions – The opinions of the past students, mentors, and expert reviews play a pivotal role in shaping the perceptions about the college.

 

Let’s understand these parameters in detail:

How Helpful are the Placement Records of MBA Colleges in India?

Campus placements are helpful, to a certain extent, in evaluating the quality of B-schools. However, there is no standard or reliable reporting on B-schools’ placement data, which provides fairly available data. B-schools may boast of a placement record of up to 100 percent. However, such claims should not be taken at face value, and should be scrutinized closely.

Additionally, the placement numbers presented by B-schools are only short-term oriented. You can’t conclude a long-term advantage based on the placement figures. Sometime earlier, IIM Ahmedabad had launched the Indian Placement Reporting Standards (IPRS), but it’s not accepted by most business schools. Almost every aspirant has a very firm eye on the post-MBA salary they would receive. They are also interested in the quality of the job they would land and the prospects it carries.

While placement statistics such as highest, average, and median salaries alone cannot be used to determine student outcomes, it is the only source of clean data easily available. Keeping that in mind, while we’ve used placement data as one of the factors to form this list of the top MBA colleges in India, it is not the only one.

 

Why is ROI of MBA Colleges for students Important?

Pursuing an MBA degree from a top B School is a massive investment of time, money, and energy. Most colleges charge exorbitant fees without any value for investment. But most of the top MBA programs offer great returns down the line in terms of the courses, facilities, and placements offered. It allows you to quickly recover your investment cost and build equity. We’ve used this parameter to score colleges on how well they help you build your career in the right direction. Keep in mind, as we move down the list, his parameter takes up greater importance, considering the fact that spending heftily on a program with little to no returns is a bad investment.

 

How Do Entrance Test Cutoffs Affect the Brand Value of MBA Colleges?

While CAT is the most popular of all management entrances, there are a slew of other tests that enable students to get admission to the best MBA colleges in India. But whatever the test, as a rule of thumb, the higher the cutoff, the better the quality of the incoming students. Though colleges remain steadfast with their cutoffs, they do aim to have a student body of varied calibre and diverse profiles.

Better students generate better outcomes for the college, in turn adding immense brand value to the institution. Conversely, the college’s brand value helps students land better roles in better companies, accelerating career growth. Moreover, given the fact that peer groups in the top MBA colleges can greatly influence learning, a higher quality of students ensures more exposure, better discussions, and diverse perspectives.

 

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How is the Brand and Legacy Value of MBA Colleges Determined?

An institution’s reputation is its brand value, and it is a crucial factor among the aspirants to get a perception about the institution. The brand and the legacy value are based on the employer reviews, academic perception, and peer perception. Often, the age of the institute also plays a part in carving a legacy. 

It is obvious even to a cursory observer of the ‘MBA world’ that the stronger the brand, the better the placements. It’s an immediate yet meaningful way of assessing the impact of the b-school brand on your post-MBA prospects. It is true that a ‘strong b-school brand’ will give a definite push toward a more rewarding career.

 

Some Key Points to Consider:

  • Usually, established B-schools have a better reputation than the newer ones.
  • However, you should not generalize at a surface level. There might be such occurrences when an older, well-established B-school begins with a new campus and helps it to set up. The support from the parent campus may be limited and may not provide all the support, like faculty support, admissions, or placement support.
  • You must consider the quality and long-term benefits over the short-term benefits, like salary packages. A long-term association with a good B-school brand can outweigh the transient benefits, such as ‘salary’.
  • If you graduate with a brand value of a top B-school, especially the IIMs, you will have larger opportunities of working in national as well as global corporations.

 

How Do Mentor Opinions Shape the Perception among the Students?

Over the decades since IMS set up India’s first management training program, our mentors have come to gain tremendous firsthand experience of what a management degree entails. They’ve trained students to get into the best B schools in India and abroad and seen their career trajectories take off. All of this knowledge translates into well-informed subjective opinions that hold a lot of weight for our students.

 

Important Points: Many B schools make tall claims that they cannot possibly back up with verified data. It is a common practice to inflate CTC and placement numbers to make them more attractive. It is up to you to judge the veracity of each claim by doing extensive research on each college. Study their websites in detail, reach out to alumni, professors, and other stakeholders to gain a better understanding of the college.

Moreover, do not blindly follow other people’s beliefs. Studying in the top MBA colleges in India is a matter of great personal drive, growth, and individual reckoning. A school that might be ideal for someone else might not be the right one for you. In our effort to make this process more streamlined and aid MBA aspirants in zeroing in on the best MBA colleges for them, we release an updated list of the best MBA colleges in India every year.

 

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How Should One Choose the Best MBA College In India?

The choice of the best MBA colleges in India primarily boils down to a set of fixed objective and subjective parameters. These parameters make it easier to filter out the ones that fit your profile perfectly. For starters, each student must list out their non-negotiables first:

  1. What are your expectations from a top B school?
  2. Are you looking for a residential or non-residential program?
  3. Are there any preferences for specific regions or cities?
  4. What is your academic proficiency and aptitude level?
  5. How much time are you willing to put into your preparation?
  6. How much financial flexibility do you possess?
  7. What are your larger career objectives?

Once you have these questions answered, you can start analyzing all the top MBA colleges in India. Each MBA college has something different to offer. You may get a great college experience, a brand and legacy value, a great ROI, to exclusive placement offers. Each of the best B schools in India provides incredible opportunities that prepare you not just for a corporate career but also for entrepreneurship and leadership. 

 

 

FAQs on the Top MBA Colleges in India

 

What are the top 10 MBA colleges in India?

FMS Delhi, IIM A, IIM B, IIM C, IIM Indore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Rohtak, IIM Lucknow, DMS IIT Delhi, SIIB Pune, and ISB Hyderabad are the top 10 MBA colleges in India. While choosing the best B-school for yourself,  you should factor in the reputation of the college, tuition fee, and placement records.

 

What are the top MBA colleges that get the highest placement packages?

IIM Bangalore tops the list with 35.92 LPA in 2024. FMS Delhi with 34.10 in 2023 and IIM A with 34.45 in 2023 are also in the top 3 colleges.

 

What’s the best college for MBA in India?

The best depends on an aspirants goals. It’s hard to say one college as the best one. IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, FMS Delhi, ISB, and XLRI Jamshedpur fall among the best colleges for MBA in India. You must analyze the top B-schools in India on fee, program features, faculty, and placements.

 

Which MBA college is best for placement in 2025?

Several top institutes like IIM-A, IIM-B, FMS Delhi, IIM-C, ISB Hyderabad, IIM-L, IIM-K, IIM-I, IIM Mumbai, IIFT, and XLRI Jamshedpur offer the best placement offers to the graduates. IIM-B, IIM-A, and FMS top the list of placement offers with an average of 32 LPA and 36 LPA.

 

How to get into the top MBA colleges?

If you aspire to pursue the MBA at IIMs and other top colleges, you must appear for the CAT exam and score the cutoff marks declared by the colleges. You can check the eligibility criteria for CAT and cutoffs for the IIMs and top MBA schools.

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What are the Top MBA colleges for marketing in India?​

If you aim to pursue a top MBA in Marketing in India, consider taking admission to IIM-A, ISB, IIM-B, IIM-C, IIM-L, etc. There are other best colleges for MBA in marketing which offers great brand and ROI to aspirants.

 

What are the top colleges for MBA in HR in India?​

The top colleges for MBA HR in India includes XLRI and Jamshedpur. These colleges provide PGDBM, PGDHRM, and Postgraduate Diploma Program in Human Resource Management HRM. The course is for 2 years full-time. Other best MBA HR collehes are Management Development Institute (MDI), TISS, IIM-I, etc.

If you aim to pursue MBA in HR management check here for the best colleges in India for MBA HR. The list includes only those MBA Colleges that offer exclusive and separate MBA HR Courses instead of specializations only.

 

What are the top colleges for MBA in travel and tourism in India?

​Top colleges for MBA in Travel and Tourism include the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), BHU, Tezpur University, etc. Aspirants can take admission from entrance exams like the CAT, MAT, or CMAT.

 

What are the Top 50 MBA colleges in India with fee structure?

FMS Delhi, IIM A, IIM B, IIM C, IIM Indore, IIM Kozhikode, IIM Rohtak, IIM Lucknow, DMS IIT Delhi, SIIB Pune, and ISB Hyderabad are the top B-schools based on the fee structure. Before you select a college, you should factor in the reputation of the college, tuition fee, and placement records.

 

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