MBA Colleges in Agra Based on 2025 Ranking

The top MBA colleges in Agra include Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Agra University, Dr. MPS Memorial College, Anand Engineering College, and many else. MBA Fees in Agra are not very expensive and in most of the colleges, the total 2-year MBA course can be completed within INR 2 lakh. You can verify this by clicking on the links below.

• All of these 17 colleges in Agra are private and offer MBA education only in Full-Time mode. Only 1 college, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI-DEP), offers MBA distance education in Agra.
• Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (DBRAU), previously known as Agra University, also offers a 1-year MBA program to students. Read more about this MBA from Agra University.
• The top national and state-level MBA entrance exams are considered for admitting students to the MBA courses of these colleges. Some of these exams include CAT, MAT, and UPSEE MBA.
• The top MBA colleges in Agra offer specializations in almost every top field including Finance, Marketing, and HR, and also in less commonly talked about MBA specializations like Hotel Management, Fashion Design, and International Studies.

Continue reading to find out more details about these colleges with ranking, fees, cutoff, admission process, placements, exams, and a lot more.

Top MBA Colleges in Agra: Ranking

Many ranking agencies in India release the list of top colleges in India every year for different categories including Management (MBA/BBA), Engineering (BTech/MTech), Medical, Law, and various other streams. These lists are based on different parameters including Perception of the University, Faculty-Student Ratio, Placement Outcome, etc.

Listed below are some of the top MBA colleges in Agra which have been ranked by these agencies in their respective lists for the top MBA colleges in India in 2023.

Top MBA Colleges in Agra with NIRF Ranking 2023

Institutes of higher education in India, including top universities and colleges, are assessed and ranked by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the past years. NIRF Ranking was released in June. The assessment is made based on fixed parameters which are depicted in the chart below:

Source: NIRF Official Website

Dayalbagh Educational Institute has been ranked between 150 to 200, among the top MBA colleges in India, per NIRF ranking 2023.

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Top Private MBA Colleges in Agra

Here is a list of private MBA colleges in Agra, along with their MBA/PGDM seat intake.

Government MBA Colleges in Agra

Below is the list of top Government MBA colleges in Agra, along with MBA/PGDM seat intake.

Top MBA Colleges in Agra: ROI (Return on Investment)

ROI is the ratio between the placement package you get and the fees you invest in a college. Listed below are some top MBA colleges in Agra ROI-wise.

*ROI Percentage={(Average Placement Package)/(Average Annual Fee)}*100%

• Dayalbagh Educational Institute is considered the best for placements. The college gives 3030.30% returns on investment and charges only INR 11,550 average annual fee.
• With INR 1 lakh as the average annual fee, Anand Engineering College provides an average placement package of INR 3.1 lakh.
• The return that students get on investing in Anand Engineering College is 196% of the fees invested.

Top MBA Colleges in Agra: Cutoff

Many colleges release cutoff lists for different exams to admit students to their MBA courses. The table below shows the cutoff available for the top MBA colleges in Agra.

These are just some insights into what cutoffs these colleges release for the General category students in the All India Quota. Check the links below to see what the scores students of other caste categories need to present.

Top MBA Colleges in Agra: Admission Process

MBA admissions are based on merit as well as on an entrance exam. There are 19 MBA colleges in Agra, of which 1 is Government, and 17 are Private colleges. Admissions to MBA courses are based on the scores of MBA entrance exams followed by a GD/ PI round.

Source: Official Survey

Admission into MBA colleges in Pune is offered through merit as well as entrance exams such as  UPCET, CAT, MAT, CUET PG, etc. Qualified candidates must have to participate in the counseling process and face the GD/ PI round. However, there are some MBA colleges in Agra offering merit-based admissions. 

Dayalbagh Educational Institute

Dayalbagh Education Institute is one of the oldest and most highly reputed colleges of Agra with A+ grade accreditation from NAAC. The college was established in 1917 as a school and was eventually expanded to college status in 1947. Dayalbagh Education Institute has been accorded "Deemed University" status by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

• Students' admission is based on marks secured in the Common Admission Test (CAT).
• The average annual fee for the MBA course is INR 11,550.
• The total course fee for the MBA course is INR 22,550.
• Specialization options offered with an MBA course include Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, and Information and Operations Management.
• The course involves six months of compulsory internship in the chosen specialization.
• Top recruiters include Airtel, GE Capital, Infosys, TCS, Tata Motors, HDFC, etc.
• The median annual salary package offered to MBA students was INR 3,50,000.

Anand Engineering College 

Anand Engineering College is an institution under the Sharda Group of Institutions. The college has gained a high reputation among recruiters and aspiring students. Anand Engineering College is affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.

• The college admits 45 students to the MBA course every year.
• The average annual fee for the MBA course is INR 1,10,125.
• The selection of students for admission to the MBA course is on merit.
• The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the MBA program is 50% marks in an undergraduate course.
• For admissions, the college considers marks scored in Common Admission Test (CAT) and Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam (UPSEE). 

Source: Official Website

Check other  MBA Colleges in Agra Under UPTU.

Top MBA Colleges in Agra: Entrance Exam Wise

Most of the top MBA colleges in Agra admit students based on marks scored in entrance exams like the Common Admission Test (CAT) and the Uttar Pradesh Combined Entrance Test (UPCET). Given below are the stats of all the exams accepted in MBA colleges in Agra.

Top MBA Colleges in Agra through CAT

Common Admission Test (CAT) is a computer-based exam. CAT 2023 Exam is expected to be held on November 26, 2023. It is expected to be conducted by either IIM Lucknow or IIM Calcutta. The registration process for CAT 2023 will begin on August 3, 2023. The tentative last date for the same is not yet released. Check More: CAT Registration Process, Form, and Fees 

The following are the top MBA colleges in Agra through CAT:

• Dayalbagh Educational Institute
• Anand Engineering College
• Aryan Institute of Management and Computer Studies

Top MBA Colleges in Agra through UPSEE

The Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam (UPSEE) is conducted by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow for admission of students to colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The entrance exam is conducted in May every year. UPSEE is accepted by colleges like Anand Engineering College.

Read about other top MBA exams and colleges accepting them.

Top MBA Colleges in Agra: Placement Wise

Given below is the placement stat of two top-ranked MBA colleges in Agra.

Source: Official Website

• Dayalbagh Educational Institute is one of the top MBA colleges in Agra which is highly coveted amongst recruiters. Industry leaders and business houses visit the campus for the selection of students every year.
• The top recruiters are Airtel, American Express Bank, Bajaj Electricals, Birlasoft, Crompton Greaves, DCM Data Products, Deutsche Bank, DSCL, Escorts, Freescale, Gabriel, GE Capital, etc.

MBA placements depend very much on the specialization you choose. While marketing students witness the highest number of companies visiting, finance graduates often get the most lucrative packages. To help you sort out among the top MBA colleges in Agra according to the management specializations they offer, we have given some links below.

• Top MBA Colleges in Agra for HR
• Top MBA Colleges in Agra for Marketing
• Top MBA Colleges in Agra for IT
• Top MBA Colleges in Agra for Foreign Trade

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