Top MBA Colleges in India 2025

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IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Kolkata, IIM Bangalore, ISB Hyderabad, and ISB Mohali are the top MBA Colleges in India as per Collegedunia 2025 rankings. The CD Score (Collegedunia Score) of IIM Ahmedabad is 1946 (out of 2000), and the Placement Score is 919.88 (out of 1000), followed by IIM Kolkata, whose CD Score is 1874 and Placement Score is 999.11. The CD Score is calculated based on the summation of academic and placement scores. The academic scores are calculated based on state exam cutoffs or all-India entrance exam cutoffs, along with student reviews, NAAC rankings, and agency ratings. The Placement Scores are calculated based on the average package, median package, and the number of students placed from each college.

The average/median package ranges from INR 16.78 LPA to INR 34.36 LPA. IIM Lucknow and FMS Delhi recorded the highest package at INR 1.23 CPA. FMS Delhi is the top MBA college in India in terms of ROI, with total fees of INR 2.32 Lakh and an average/median package of INR 34.1 LPAMBA Admissions are based on CAT, GMAT, SNAP, XAT, and MAT scores, followed by a GD/ PI round. Out of 5,342 MBA colleges3,260 offer a general MBA course, followed by the MBA in Finance, which 2,227 colleges in India offer. The average fees for enrolling in government MBA colleges range from INR 2.32 Lakh to INR 34.50 Lakh, while the fees for enrolling in a private MBA college range between INR 47 K to INR 39.26 LakhAccording to the NIRF Report 2025 in Management, IIM Ahmedabad secured the top position, followed by IIM Bangalore in 2nd place, IIM Kozhikode ranked 3rd, IIT Delhi came in 4th, and IIM Lucknow secured the 5th position.

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Top MBA Colleges in India 2025

The total course fees range from INR 2.32 Lakh at FMS Delhi to INR 45.42 Lakh at ISB Mohali. Depending on the college, the number of seats for the MBA also varies from 120 to 633. Here is the list of the MBA colleges in India, along with the total number of seats and total course fees. The following video by Collegedunia gives a complete overview of the top MBA colleges in India.

College Name Total Seats CD placement Score (Out of 1000) Total Course Fees Median/Average Salary CAT Cutoff Percentile (Gen)
IIM Ahmedabad 444 919.88 INR 26.5 Lakh INR 34.41 LPA 99
IIM Kolkata 545 999.11 INR 27 Lakh INR 35.07 LPA 99
IIM Bangalore 598 979.23 INR 26.15 Lakh INR 35.92 LPA 99
ISB Hyderabad - 950 INR 33.16 Lakh INR 33.25 LPA -
ISB Mohali - 950 INR 45.42 Lakh INR 33.25 LPA -
IIM Lucknow 621 890.20 INR 14.3 Lakh INR 30 LPA 85
IIM Kozhikode 591 801.19 INR 23.50 Lakh INR 28.05 LPA. 97
FMS Delhi 289 974.29 INR 2.32 Lakh INR 34.1 LPA 98
XLRI Jamshedpur 480 897.33 INR 14.7 - 30.6 Lakh INR 28.68 LPA 96 (PGDBM) - 93 (PGDHRM) (XAT Cutoff)
SPJIMR Mumbai 275 949.56 INR 21- 22.5 Lakh INR 32 LPA. 85

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Table of Contents
  1. Placement of Top MBA Colleges in India
  2. Low Fees with High Placement MBA Colleges in India
  3. Top MBA Colleges in India by Various Agencies
  4. Top MBA Colleges in India Upcoming Exam Dates
  5. Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Scores in India
  6. Top Distance MBA Colleges in India
  7. Student Ratings of Top MBA Colleges in India
  8. Student Perception Of Top MBA Colleges in India
  9. Govt MBA Colleges in India 2025
  10. Private MBA Colleges in India 2025
  11. Top MBA Colleges In India: Cutoff Ranges with Available Colleges
  12. MBA Colleges in India: Admission 2025
  13. MBA Colleges with the Lowest Fees in India 2025
  14. MBA Colleges in India: Highlights
  15. Top Specialisations Offered by MBA Colleges in India
  16. MBA Colleges in India by University Affiliation 2025
  17. MBA Colleges in India State-wise Count 2025
  18. MBA Colleges in India City-wise Count 2025
  19. MBA Colleges in India FAQs

Placement of Top MBA Colleges in India

IIM Lucknow and FMS Delhi recorded the highest salary of INR 1.23 CPA. Accenture, Deloitte, and McKinsey & Company are among the top recruiters. Here is the list of the placement details of the top MBA colleges in India.

College Name Highest Salary Average /Median Package Top Recruitors
IIM Ahmedabad INR 76.50 LPA INR 34.41 LPA Boston Consulting Group, Accenture Strategy, Goldman Sachs, Avendus Capital
IIM Kolkata INR 1.15 CPA INR 35.07 LPA Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company
IIM Bangalore INR 1.15 CPA INR 35.92 LPA Accenture GN, McKinsey Company, Boston Consulting Group, Oliver Wyman, EY Parthenon
ISB Hyderabad INR 66 LPA INR 33.25 LPA Accenture, Amazon, Bain & Company, Barclays India, Deloitte
ISB Mohali INR 35 LPA INR 33.25 LPA McKinsey, Nagarro, Navi Technologies
IIM Lucknow INR 1.23 CPA INR 30 LPA Accenture, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, ABG
IIM Kozhikode INR 72.02 LPA INR 28.05 LPA Air India, Airtel, Barclays, Bajaj Consumer Care, Biocon
FMS Delhi INR 1.23 CPA INR 34.1 LPA Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, Flipkart, Microsoft, Citi
XLRI Jamshedpur INR 1.10 CPA INR 28.68 LPA Accenture, Life Pharmacy, Tech Mahindra, Ebullient Securities, Genapct
SPJIMR Mumbai INR 89 LPA INR 32 LPA Deloitte, PwC, HUL, Mondelez, Barclays, Morgan Stanley

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Low Fees with High Placement MBA Colleges in India

DFS New Delhi, DSE New Delhi, TISS Mumbai, FMS Delhi, and SIMSREE Mumbai are some of the top MBA colleges in India that offer MBA programs with low fees but provide high placement opportunities. Here are the details of these colleges for pursuing an MBA in India.

College Fee Avg Package Exams CAT Cutoff Percentile (Gen)
DFS New Delhi 96 K 15.12 LPA CAT 95
DSE New Delhi 1.08 Lakh 14.5 LPA CAT 92
TISS Mumbai 2 - 4 Lakh (Approx) 27.22 LPA TISSNET -
FMS Delhi 2.32 Lakh 34.1 LPA CAT 98
SIMSREE Mumbai 2.50 Lakh (Approx) 15.10 LPA CAT, CMAT, MAHCET -
DSM, DTU New Delhi 4.76 Lakh 11 LPA CAT, CMAT 85
JBIMS Mumbai 9 Lakh 28.02 LPA CAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAHCET 96
VGSoM West Bengal 10.33 Lakh 22.75 LPA CAT 90
DMS, IIT Delhi 12.40 Lakh 23.4 LPA CAT 98
SJMSOM Mumbai 14.27 Lakh 25.82 LPA CAT 90

Disclaimer: The information provided has been sourced from official websites and Collegedunia reviews and may vary.

Top MBA Colleges in India ROI-Wise

FMS Delhi has the highest ROI of 1469.82%, offering an average/median package of INR 34.1 LPA with total fees of INR 2.32 Lakh for MBA, followed by IIM Lucknow and XLRI Jamshedpur. Check out the top MBA colleges in India by ROI for 2025 in the table below.

College Name Total Course Fees Median/Average Package ROI
FMS Delhi INR 2.32 Lakh INR 34.1 LPA 1469.82 %
IIM Lucknow INR 14.3 Lakh INR 30 LPA 209.79 %
XLRI Jamshedpur INR 14.7 Lakh INR 28.68 LPA 195.10 %
SPJIMR Mumbai INR 21 Lakh INR 32 LPA. 152.38 %
IIM Bangalore INR 26.15 Lakh INR 35.92 LPA 137.36 %
IIM Kolkata INR 27 Lakh INR 35.07 LPA 129.89 %
IIM Ahmedabad INR 26.5 Lakh INR 34.41 LPA 129.85 %
IIM Kozhikode INR 23.50 Lakh INR 28.05 LPA. 119.36 %
ISB Hyderabad INR 33.16 Lakh INR 33.25 LPA 100.27 %
ISB Mohali INR 45.42 Lakh INR 33.25 LPA 73.20 %

Top MBA Colleges in India by Various Agencies

NIRF Ranking 2025 has been releasedIIM Ahmedabad secured the top position in the NIRF 2025 management rankings, followed by IIM Bangalore in 2nd place. IIM Kozhikode ranked 3rd, IIT Delhi came in 4th, and IIM Lucknow secured the 5th position. These institutions are known for their outstanding academic standards and industry influence. Check out the NIRF 2025 Management Ranking, Collegedunia Ranking, IIRF Ranking and The Week ranking in the following table.

College Name

Collegedunia
MBA Ranking (2025)

NIRF
MBA Ranking (2025)
IIRF
MBA Ranking (2025)

THE WEEK
MBA Ranking (2024)

CD Rank CD Score
IIM Ahmedabad 1 (India)
1 (Ahmedabad)
1946 1 (India)
1 (Ahmedabad)
1 (India) 1 (India)
1 (Ahmedabad)
IIM Kolkata 2 (India)
1 (Kolkata)
1874 7 (India)
1 (Kolkata)
3 (India) -
IIM Bangalore 3 (India)
1 (Bangalore)
1872 2 (India)
1 (Bangalore)
3 (India) 2 (India)
1 (Bangalore) (2019)
ISB Hyderabad 4 (India)
1 (Hyderabad)
1852 - 1 (India) (2022) -
ISB Mohali 5 (India)
1 (Punjab)
1850 - - -
IIM Lucknow 6 (India)
1 (Uttar Pradesh)
1776 5 (India)
1 (Uttar Pradesh)
4 (India) 3 (India)
1 (Uttar Pradesh) (2019)
IIM Kozhikode 7 (India)
1 (Kerala)
1738 3 (India)
1 (Kerala)
7 (India) 3 (India)
1 (Kerala)
FMS Delhi 8 (India)
1 (New Delhi)
1736 35 (India) (2019)
5 (New Delhi)
2 (India) 5 (India)
1 (New Delhi)
XLRI Jamshedpur 9 (India)
1 (Jharkhand)
1684 10 (India)
1 (Jharkhand)
2 (India) 2 (India)
1 (Jharkhand)
SPJIMR Mumbai 10 (India)
1(Mumbai)
1682 20 (India)
3 (Mumbai)
1 (India) 6 (India)
1 (Mumbai)

Top MBA Colleges in India Upcoming Exam Dates

CAT, MAT, and XAT are the most popular entrance exams for MBA. Here are the exam dates, along with the exam schedule and syllabus, in the following table.

Exam Name Exam Date Exam Schedule Exam Syllabus
CAT 30 Nov 2025 (Tentative) CAT Schedule CAT Syllabus
MAT August 2025 (Tentative) MAT Schedule MAT Syllabus
XAT January 2026 (Tentative) XAT Schedule XAT Syllabus
CMAT January 2026 (Tentative) CMAT Schedule CMAT Syllabus
ATMA July 27, 2025 ATMA Schedule ATMA Syllabus

Disclaimer: The information provided is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Top MBA Colleges Accepting CAT Scores in India

This table lists the top MBA colleges that accept the CAT exam for admission to their MBA programs.

College Name Course Fee
IIM Ahmedabad INR 34.41 LPA
IIM Kolkata INR 35.07 LPA
IIM Bangalore INR 35.92 LPA
ISB Hyderabad INR 33.25 LPA
ISB Mohali INR 33.25 LPA

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Top Online MBA Colleges in India

India has 191 UGC-approved online MBA Colleges, of which 127 are private and 57 are government-operated. The total course fees range from INR 50 K at VISTAS Chennai to INR 20 Lakh at IIM Ahmedabad. Here is the list of the UGC-approved online MBA colleges in India, along with total course fees.

College Name Total Fees Duration CAT Cutoff Percentile (Gen)
IIM Ahmedabad INR 8 - 20 Lakh 2 Years 99
DOMS IITKP INR 2.38 Lakh 2 Years 92
IBS Hyderabad INR 3.85 Lakh 2 Years 85
IISWBM Kolkata INR 6.20 Lakh 2 Years 70
USMS IPU New Delhi INR 1.34 Lakh 2 Years -

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Student Ratings of Top MBA Colleges in India

According to Collegedunia reviews, IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Kolkata are highly rated top MBA colleges in India. In this table, Academics, Faculty, Infrastructure, Accommodation, Social Life, and Placements are reviewed based on student and alumni feedback on Collegedunia.

College Name Academics Faculty Infrastructure Accommodation Social Life Placements
IIM Ahmedabad 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.7
IIM Kolkata 4.4 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.3 4.5
IIM Bangalore 4.6 4.7 4.7 4.5 4.4 4.7
ISB Hyderabad 4.6 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.4
ISB Mohali 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.3 4.3
IIM Lucknow 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.3
IIM Kozhikode 4.3 4.2 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.3
FMS Delhi 4.5 4.0 4.0 2.9 3.5 4.6
XLRI Jamshedpur 4.3 4.3 4.6 4.3 4.4 4.5
SPJIMR Mumbai 4.5 4.4 4.2 3.9 4.0 4.4

Student Perception Of Top MBA Colleges in India

IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and ISB Hyderabad are loved for their faculty, placements and infrastructure. But there are some areas for improvement also like deadlines at IIM Ahmedabad, alumni engagement at ISB Hyderabad and hostel facilities at IIM Kolkata. FMS Delhi got a lower rating by students and alumni and needs to improve in hotel rooms, sports, and hostel facilities.

College Name Overall Ratings Most Loved Things Areas of Improvement
IIM Ahmedabad 4.5 (58) Faculty, Placement, infrastructure, Unpredictable deadlines
IIM Kolkata 4.4 (88) Infrastructure, Academics, Faculty, Placement, Hostels, Mess food, sports facility
IIM Bangalore 4.6 (79) Faculty, Academic, Infrastructure, Hostel and Mess facilities Faculty approach, Administration
ISB Hyderabad 4.6 (10) Campus Life, Accommodation, Festivals, Celebrations, College management Limited Alumni Engagement
ISB Mohali 4.4 (22) Campus Environment, Placement, Faculty Work-Life Balance
IIM Lucknow 4.2 (92) Infrastructure, Placements, Brilliant faculties, Library, Mess Food
IIM Kozhikode 4.2 (40) Campus, Fests, Classrooms, Faculties Hostel, Campus's connectivity, Mess food
FMS Delhi 3.9 (128) Faculty, Placement, Infrastructure Sports grounds, Auditorium, Hostel
XLRI Jamshedpur 4.4 (79) Faculty, Campus Life, Placement Infrastructure, Connectivity
SPJIMR Mumbai 4.2 (79) Faculty, placement Sports facilities

Govt MBA Colleges in India 2025

India has 760 government-owned MBA colleges. The top three are IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta. The average fee ranges from INR 2.32 Lakh to 34.50 Lakh, and the average placement package ranges from INR 16.78 LPA to INR 35.92 LPA. Here is the list of Govt MBA Colleges in India along with Seats, Total Fees, Placements & Top recruiters.

College Name Total Seats Total Course Fees (INR) Placements Top Recruiters
IIM Ahmedabad 444 INR 26.5 Lakh - 34.50 Lakh Highest - INR 76.50 LPA
Average - INR 34.41 LPA
Median - INR 31 LPA
Boston Consulting Group, Accenture Strategy, Goldman Sachs, Avendus Capital
IIM Bangalore 598 INR 26.15 Highest - INR 1.15 CPA
Average - INR 35.92 LPA
Median - INR 32.5 LPA
Accenture GN, McKinsey Company, Boston Consulting Group, Oliver Wyman, EY Parthenon
IIM Calcutta 545 INR 27 Lakh Highest - INR 1.15 CPA
Median - INR 30 LPA
Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company
FMS Delhi 289 INR 2.32 Lakh Highest- INR 1.23 CPA
Average - INR 34.1 LPA
Accenture, Adani, Airtel, Amazon, Capgemini
IIM Lucknow 621 INR 14.3 Lakh Highest - INR 1.23 CPA
Average - INR 30 LPA
Median - INR 30 LPA
Accenture, Deloitte, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, ABG
IIM Indore 635 INR 20.63 Lakh Highest - INR 1.00 CPA
Average - INR 25.68 LPA
Median - INR 24.7 LPA
HDFC Bank, PwC India, ICICI Bank, Navi, Ola Electric
IIM Kozhikode 591 INR 23.50 Lakh Highest - INR 72.02 LPA
Average - INR 28.05 LPA
Median - INR 27 LPA
Air India, Airtel, Barclays, Bajaj Consumer Care, Biocon
IIM Shillong 382 INR 26.18 Lakh Highest - INR 71.50 LPA
Average - INR 26.10 LPA
Median - INR 25.67 LPA
Bain & Company, Deloitte, EY, Everest Group, IBM
IIM Mumbai 476 INR 21 Lakh Highest - INR 54 LPA
Median - INR 33 LPA
American Express, Accenture, Axis Bank, Abbott, Cipla
DoMS IIT Madras 96 INR 12.87 Lakh Highest - INR 29.65 LPA
Average - INR 16.93 LPA
Median - INR 16.78 LPA
P&G, McKinsey, Accenture, Cisco, Standard Chartered

Private MBA Colleges in India 2025

India has 4475 privately owned MBA colleges that offer MBA programs. The top three are XLRI Jamshedpur, SPJIMR Mumbai, and JBIMS Mumbai. The average fee ranges from INR 47 K to INR 39.26 Lakh, depending on the college.

College Name Total Seats Total Course Fees (INR) Placements Top Recruiters
XLRI Jamshedpur 480 INR 14.7 - 30.6 Lakh Highest - INR 75 LPA
Average - INR 29.89 LPA
Median - 30.24 Lakh
Accenture Strategy, Amazon, Boston Consulting Group, HCL, Tata Steel
SPJIMR Mumbai 275 INR 21- 22.5 Lakh Highest - INR 89 LPA
Median - INR 30.5 LPA
Average - INR 32 LPA
Accenture Strategy, Deloitte, Boston Consulting Group, Nomura
JBIMS Mumbai 120 INR 9 Lakh Highest - INR 35.75 LPA
Average - INR 28.02 LPA
Median - INR 27.60 LPA
Adani, Amazon, AON, Aster, Bajaj Capital,
IIFT Delhi 511 INR 17.93 - 21.92 Lakh Highest - INR 85.40 LPA
Average - 29.1 LPA
Median - INR 25 LPA
Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan
MDI Gurgaon 570 INR 21.60 - 29.58 Lakh Highest - 63.3 Lakh
Average - 25.5 LPA
Median - INR 26.13 LPA
ICICI Bank, Cognizant, Virtusa, Wipro
TISS Mumbai - INR 47 K - 1.22 Lakh Highest - 49 LPA
Average - 26.31 LPA
Median - 25.28 LPA
Accenture, Accenture Technology, Aditya Birla Group, Asian Paints
SIBM Pune 300 INR 25.10 Lakh Highest - 49 LPA
Average - 28.16 LPA
Median - 25 LPA
Accenture, Deloitte, EY, Wipro, Bain & Company
ISB Hyderabad - INR 39.26 Lakh Highest - 66 LPA
Average - 33.25 LPA
Accenture, Amazon, Bain & Company, Barclays India, Deloitte
SBM NMIMS Mumbai 600 INR 16 - 25 Lakh Median - 20 LPA Goldman Sachs, EXL, HDFC Bank, KPMG
SCMHRD Pune 180 INR 15.02 - 24.80 Lakh Highest - 38 LPA
Average - 33.25 LPA
Aditya Birla Capital, HSBC, ICICI Bank, DBS, Axis Bank

Top MBA Colleges In India: Cutoff Ranges with Available Colleges

IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta offer MBA courses with a CAT cutoff of 99+ percentile. Colleges like MDI Gurgaon and IMI Delhi have a cutoff range of 90-95 percentile. Check out the CAT cutoff ranges in the following table, along with the available colleges in each particular range.

CAT Cutoff Percentile Ranges Available Top Colleges
99 and Above IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Kolkata, IIM Bangalore
98 - 97 FMS Delhi, IIM Kozhikode
90 - 95 IMI Delhi, MDI Gurgaon
85 and Above IIM Lucknow, SPJIMR Mumbai
70 - 80 Wellingkar Bangalore, Amity University Raipur
50 - 60 SMS Lucknow, IIMS Pune

Disclaimer: The information provided has been sourced from official websites and Collegedunia reviews, and may be subject to change.

MBA Colleges in India: Admission 2025

The MBA colleges in India accept marks obtained in multiple entrance exams, such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMA, and GRE, during MBA Admission. Here is the list of the top 10 colleges in India, along with the cut-off (General) of CAT in the table below.

College Name Total Seats (MBA) Exam Accepted Graduation Criteria
IIM Ahmedabad 444 CAT, GMAT, GRE Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
IIM Bangalore 598 CAT, GMAT, GRE Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
IIM Calcutta 545 CAT, GMAT, GRE Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
XLRI Jamshedpur 480 XAT, GMAT, GRE Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
FMS Delhi 289 CAT Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
SPJIMR Mumbai 275 CAT, GMAT, GRE Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
IIM Lucknow 621 CAT, GMAT, GRE Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
IIM Indore 635 CAT, GMAT, GRE Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
IIM Kozhikode 591 CAT, GMAT, GRE Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA
JBIMS Mumbai 120 CAT, GMAT, GRE Completed a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA

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MBA Colleges with the Lowest Fees in India 2025

The first college on the list is the R.B.D. Mahila Mahavidyalaya Bijnor, which has an MBA total fee of INR 2 K, followed by the KSKVKU Kachchh, whose total MBA fee is INR 2.01 K. Here is the list of 10 MBA colleges in India, with the lowest fees in the table below.

MBA Colleges in India: Highlights

Details Statistics
Total no. of MBA Colleges in India 5339
Total number of Private Colleges in India 4487
Total number of Government Colleges in India 752
Total Fees Range INR 2 K (R.B.D. Mahila Mahavidyalaya Bijnor) - INR 39.26 Lakh (ISB Hyderabad)
Top MBA College IIM Ahmedabad
Top Specialisations General MBA, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Operations Management
Average/Median Package INR 16.78 LPA (DoMS IIT Madras ) - INR 34.36 LPA (IIM Ahmedabad)
Highest package INR 1.23 CPA (FMS Delhi, IIM Lucknow)
Accepted Entrance Exams CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT ,GMAT, GRE

Top Specialisations Offered by MBA Colleges in India

General MBA is one of the most popular MBA in India, with 3216 colleges offering the stream. Below is the list of the top 10 MBA specialisations in India, along with the total number of colleges and the top 3 colleges for each specialisation.

MBA Colleges in India by University Affiliation 2025

Multiple MBA colleges in India are affiliated with renowned universities. Below is a list of the top 10 universities across India known for their MBA-affiliated colleges.

MBA Colleges with AU Chennai Affiliation in India 2025

AU Chennai has the highest number of MBA colleges under its affiliation in India.PSGIM Coimbatore is at the top of the list with a total MBA fee of INR 5.50 Lakh. Here is the list of the top 10 MBA colleges in India under AU Chennai Affiliation.

College Name Locality Total fees
PSGIM Coimbatore Peelamedu, Coimbatore INR 5.50 Lakh
PSGCT Coimbatore Peelamedu, Coimbatore INR 92 K
KVIMIS Coimbatore SSKulam, Tamil Nadu INR 60 K
GSB Thanjavur Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu INR 5.90 Lakh
SKCET Coimbatore Kuniyamuthur, Tamil Nadu INR 41 K
KEC Erode Kumaran Nagar, Erode INR 2.00 Lakh
SIMS Chennai Vadapalani, Chennai INR 1.50 Lakh
BIT Sathyamangalam Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu INR 60 K
Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu INR 41 K
NIITM Coimbatore Thirumalayampalayam, Tamil Nadu INR 2.40 Lakh

MBA Colleges with AKTU Lucknow Affiliation in India 2025

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University has the second-highest number of MBA colleges under its affiliation in India. SIET Allahabad is at the top of the list with a total MBA fee of INR 1.19 Lakh. Here is a list of the top 10 MBA colleges affiliated with AKTU Lucknow.

College Name Locality Total fees
SIET Allahabad Mubarkpur Kotwa, Uttar Pradesh INR 1.19 Lakh
JIM Ghaziabad Indirapuram, Ghaziabad INR 1.33 Lakh
SRMS IBS Lucknow Ashakhera, Lucknow INR 2.61 Lakh
I.T.S Ghaziabad Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad INR 2.00 Lakh
GLBIMR Greater Noida Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh INR 7.85 Lakhs
LBS Greater Noida Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida INR 3.25 Lakhs
AKGIM Ghaziabad Meerut Expy, Ghaziabad INR 2.66 Lakhs
ABES Engineering College Ghaziabad Crossings Republik, Ghaziabad INR 2.74 Lakhs
GNIT Greater Noida Knowledge Park II, Greater Noida -
PSIT Kanpur NH-19, Kanpur INR 2.18 Lakhs

MBA Colleges in India State-wise Count 2025

Maharashtra has the highest number of MBA colleges in India, with a total of 692 colleges, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Here is the list of the top 10 states with the highest number of MBA colleges in India.

State Name Total College
Maharashtra 692
Uttar Pradesh 665
Tamilnadu 613
Delhi NCR 591
Karnataka 478
Andhra Pradesh 316
Madhya Pradesh 313
Telangana 297
Haryana 244
Gujarat 232

MBA Colleges in Maharashtra 2025

Maharashtra has 692 MBA colleges. SPJIMR Mumbai, JBIMS Mumbai, and IIM Mumbai are the top three colleges. Here is a list of the top 10 MBA colleges in Maharashtra.

College Name Total Fees
SPJIMR Mumbai INR 21- 22.5 Lakh
JBIMS Mumbai INR 9 Lakh
IIM Mumbai INR 21 Lakh
TISS Mumbai -
SJMSOM Mumbai INR 14.27 Lakh
SIBM Pune INR 17.92 - 25.10 Lakh
SBM NMIMS Mumbai INR 16 - 25 Lakh
SCMHRD Pune INR 15.02 - 24.80 Lakh
IIMN Nagpur INR 21.50 Lakh
SIIB Pune INR 12.86 -19.84 Lakh

MBA Colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2025

The following table highlights the top 10 MBA Colleges in Uttar Pradesh, along with their total course fees, Median Packages, and cutoff details. 

College name CAT Cutoff Average/ Median Package Top Recruiters Total Course Fees (INR)
IIM Lucknow PGP-ABM - 85PGPM - 90 30 Lakh Accenture, Deloitte, Mc Kisney, Microsoft, ABG, Adani Group INR 20.75 Lakh
IIM Lucknow (Noida Campus) PG Programme in Sustainable Management, PGP-ABM - 97 30 Lakh McKinsey & Co., Accenture, Vedanta, Wipro INR 20.75 Lakh
IMT Ghaziabad PGDM, PGDM Marketing, PGDM Finance - 90 15.86 Lakh Amazon, Bank of America, Deloitte, Infosys INR 30.43 Lakh
DOMS IIT Kanpur MBA Industrial Management - 85 19.9 Lakh Mckinsey & Company, Pwc, Deloitte, Cognizant INR 2.39 Lakh
BIMTECH Greater Noida PGDM International Business - 70PGDM Insurance Business Management - 60PGDM Retail Management - 60PGDM - 75 11 Lakh Accenture, Cognizant, Kotak Mahindra Bank INR 14 Lakh
ABS Noida MBA (All specialisations) - 85 8 Lakh KPMG, Dabur, Infosys, CNBC, Accenture INR 6.9 Lakh
IMS BHU MBA Agribusiness, MBA International Business - 85 11.8 Lakh Infosys, KPMG, Deloitte, SBI Life, Mphasis INR 99.3 K
IMS Ghaziabad PG Diploma in Management Business Analytics, PGDM Marketing, PGDM Finance, PGDHRM - 75 8.25 Lakh Accenture, Deloitte, EY, Flipkart, Federal Bank INR 9.5 Lakh
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow PGDM - 50 8.64 Lakh Deloitte, PwC, ICICI Bank, HCL, Eclerx, HDFC Bank INR 14.9 Lakh
JIM Noida PGDM - 50 8.75 Lakh Deloitte, HDFC Bank, BNY Mellon, Asian Paints INR 15.9 Lakh

Top MBA Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2025

The following table highlights the top 10 MBA Colleges in Tamil Nadu, along with their total course fees, Median Packages, and cutoff details. The course fee ranges from INR 1.28 Lakh (CEG Chennai) to INR 19.5 Lakh (IIM Trichy).

College Name Median Package CAT Cutoff (General) Total Course Fee
DoMS IIT Madras Chennai INR 18 LPA 85 INR 12.88 Lakh
IIM Trichy INR 18.24 LPA 92 - 94 INR 19.5 Lakh
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai INR 17.8 LPA 85 INR 18.81 Lakh
LIBA Chennai INR 11.21 LPA 80 INR 19.1 Lakh
BIM Trichy INR 10.04 LPA 85 INR 16.72 Lakh
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore INR 11.26 LPA 80 INR 12 Lakh
DMSNIT Trichy INR 8.7 LPA 90 INR 4.35 Lakh
SSM Chennai - - INR 7 Lakh
CEG Chennai - 91.159 - 99.954 (TANCET) INR 1.28 Lakh
PSGIM Coimbatore - 75 (ATMA) INR 5.5 Lakh

MBA Colleges in India City-wise Count 2025

Bangalore has the highest number of MBA colleges in India, with a total of 418 colleges. Here is the list of the top 10 cities in India with the highest number of MBA colleges.

City Name Total College
Bangalore 418
Pune 347
Mumbai 288
Hyderabad 272
New Delhi 266
Chennai 225
Kolkata 173
Ahmedabad 101
Noida 80
Gurgaon 73

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MBA Colleges in India FAQs

Ques. How many MBA colleges in India offer Executive MBA programs?

Ans. 339 MBA colleges in India offer Executive MBA programs. Here are the top 5 MBA colleges in India that offer an executive MBA course.

  • IIMA - Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
  • IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
  • IIMC - Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata
  • FMS Delhi Faculty of Management Studies, New Delhi
  • SP Jain [SPJIMR], Mumbai

Ques. Which MBA College in India offers the maximum ROI? And what is the average package of that college?

Ans. FMS Delhi is the top MBA college in India in terms of ROI. The total ROI offered is 1469.83 % and the highest & average packages of the college are INR 1.23 CPA & INR 34.1 LPA.

Ques. Which are the most popular entrance exams accepted by the MBA colleges in India?

Ans. CAT, MAT, and CMAT are the main entrance exams considered by most colleges during the admission process. Here is the list of all entrance exams accepted by MBA colleges in India.

Exam Name Total No of Colleges Accepting the Exam
CAT 1593
MAT 1376
CMAT 1265
XAT 912
ATMA 475
MAHCET 354
CUET PG 351
TANCET 345
GMAT 258
UPTAC 234

Ques. How many colleges in India offer Part-time MBA programs?

Ans. 782 colleges in India offer a part-time MBA program. Here are the top 5 MBA colleges in India that offer a part-time MBA course.

  • IIMA - Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
  • IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
  • IIMC - Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata
  • XLRI, Jamshedpur
  • FMS Delhi Faculty of Management Studies, New Delhi

Ques. How many women's colleges in India offer MBA programs?

Ans. There are 368 women's MBA colleges in India. Here are the top 5 women's MBA colleges in the country.

  • Mody University, Sikar
  • Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
  • IIS (Deemed to be University) - [IISU], Jaipur
  • GRG School of Management Studies - [GRGSMS], Coimbatore
  • AMS School of Informatics - [AMSSOI], Hyderabad
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IIMA - Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, Gujarat |UGC Approved
CD Score: 1946/2000
27,50,000MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 920/1000
4.5 / 5 Based on 58 User
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IIMC - Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal |UGC, AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1874/2000
27,00,000MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 999/1000
4.4 / 5 Based on 88 User
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#64th/301 in India 2026
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IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka |AICTE, UGC Approved
CD Score: 1872/2000
26,00,000MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 979/1000
4.6 / 5 Based on 79 User
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#52th/301 in India 2026
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ISB Hyderabad Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana |AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1852/2000
38,67,160MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 924/1000
4.6 / 5 Based on 40 User
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#4th/371 in India 2025
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Indian School of Business - [ISB], Mohali

Mohali, Punjab |AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1850/2000
45,42,480MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 924/1000
4.4 / 5 Based on 22 User
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#5th/371 in India 2025
#6

IIML - Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |UGC, AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1776/2000
10,95,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 890/1000
4.2 / 5 Based on 93 User
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#201th/301 in India 2026
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IIMK - Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

Kozhikode, Kerala |AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1738/2000
11,75,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 801/1000
4.2 / 5 Based on 40 User
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FMS Delhi Faculty of Management Studies, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 1736/2000
1,16,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 947/1000
3.9 / 5 Based on 128 User
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#8th/371 in India 2025
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XLRI, Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |AICTE, NBA, AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1684/2000
15,30,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 897/1000
4.4 / 5 Based on 79 User
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#251th/301 in India 2026
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SPJIMR, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE, NBA, AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1682/2000
26,50,000MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 950/1000
4.2 / 5 Based on 45 User
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#10th/371 in India 2025
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IIM Mumbai - Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 1680/2000
21,00,000MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 950/1000
4.3 / 5 Based on 72 User
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#11th/371 in India 2025
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TISS Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |UGC Approved
CD Score: 1672/2000
NAAC A
1,00,000MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 731/1000
4 / 5 Based on 84 User
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#12th/371 in India 2025
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IIMI - Indian Institute of Management, Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh |AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1672/2000
10,50,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 733/1000
4.3 / 5 Based on 82 User
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#151th/301 in India 2026
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MDI Gurgaon, Gurgaon

Gurgaon, Haryana |AICTE, NBA, AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1666/2000
11,06,950MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 775/1000
4.2 / 5 Based on 163 User
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#301th/301 in India 2026
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IIFT Delhi Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR |AACSB Approved
CD Score: 1664/2000
NAAC A+
11,01,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 786/1000
4.3 / 5 Based on 143 User
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#301th/301 in India 2026
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JBIMS Mumbai, Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 1660/2000
7,00,000MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 778/1000
4.2 / 5 Based on 39 User
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#16th/371 in India 2025
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IIM Shillong Indian Institute of Management, Shillong

Shillong, Meghalaya |UGC, AACSB Approved
CD Score: 1652/2000
26,18,000MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 774/1000
4.1 / 5 Based on 35 User
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#17th/371 in India 2025
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#18
CD Score: 1652/2000
3,94,250MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 278/1000
4.4 / 5 Based on 28 User
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#18th/371 in India 2025
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#19
CD Score: 1642/2000
NAAC A++
8,00,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 634/1000
4.1 / 5 Based on 1028 User
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#19th/371 in India 2025
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#20
CD Score: 1640/2000
NAAC A++
12,65,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 712/1000
4.3 / 5 Based on 55 User
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#20th/371 in India 2025
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade - [IIFT], Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal |AICTE, UGC, MHRD Approved
CD Score: 1638/2000
NAAC A
21,32,000MBA/PGDM- total feesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 808/1000
4.4 / 5 Based on 69 User
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#21th/371 in India 2025
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DMS - Department of Management Studies IIT, New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi NCR |AICTE, UGC, NBA Approved
CD Score: 1636/2000
6,28,150MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 726/1000
4.4 / 5 Based on 45 User
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#22th/371 in India 2025
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VGSOM - Vinod Gupta School of Management IIT, Kharagpur

Kharagpur, West Bengal |AICTE Approved
CD Score: 1630/2000
5,22,500MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 264/1000
4.4 / 5 Based on 22 User
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#23th/371 in India 2025
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SP Jain School of Global Management -[SPJSGM], Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra |ACCA Approved
CD Score: 1626/2000
36,47,350MBA/PGDM- total fees
Placement Score: 889/1000
4.4 / 5 Based on 27 User
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#24th/371 in India 2025
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CD Score: 1614/2000
NAAC A++
12,50,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 674/1000
4 / 5 Based on 127 User
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#25th/371 in India 2025
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#26
CD Score: 1612/2000
15,30,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees
Placement Score: 830/1000
4.4 / 5 Based on 12 User
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#26th/371 in India 2025
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Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (Noida Campus), Noida

Noida, Uttar Pradesh |AACSB, AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1610/2000
10,95,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees
Placement Score: 559/1000
4.3 / 5 Based on 28 User
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#27th/371 in India 2025
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CD Score: 1604/2000
13,62,500MBA/PGDM- 1st Year Fees
Placement Score: 653/1000
4.5 / 5 Based on 1 User
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#28th/371 in India 2025
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#29

Indian Institute of Management - [IIMU], Udaipur

Udaipur, Rajasthan |AACSB Approved
CD Score: 1598/2000
5,00,000MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 550/1000
4.3 / 5 Based on 57 User
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#251th/301 in India 2026
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IIM Rohtak Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak

Rohtak, Haryana |AMBA Approved
CD Score: 1596/2000
9,61,500MBA/PGDM- 1st Year FeesCompare Fees
Placement Score: 556/1000
4.1 / 5 Based on 180 User
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#30th/371 in India 2025
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