MBA
Master of Business Administration
MBA Latest Updates 2026
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MBA Admissions 2026: top B-schools in final selection rounds - 10 Jun 2026
Leading B-schools are completing WAT/GD and personal interview rounds for the 2026 batch. Check individual college pages for shortlist and waitlist movement. Read More →
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CAT 2026 notification expected in late July - 05 Jun 2026
The IIMs are expected to announce the CAT 2026 schedule and registration window in the coming weeks. See the entrance-exam tab for accepted exams and details. Read More →
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NIRF 2026 Management rankings awaited - 28 May 2026
The latest NIRF management rankings are yet to be released. Current pages reflect the most recent published edition until the 2026 list is out. Read More →
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QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 published - 20 May 2026
The QS Global MBA and Business Masters Rankings 2026 are out, featuring several Indian business schools. See the Top Ranked tab for standings. Read More →
Colleges Offering MBA
There are 96 colleges offering MBA across India.
| College Name | City | Type | Fees | Duration | Seats | |
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Shiv Nadar University
SNU |
Greater Noida | Private | ₹1,572,000 | 2 Years | - | View |
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Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology Shibpur
IIEST Shibpur |
Howrah | Government | ₹418,000 | 2 Years | 60 | View |
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Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
IIT Mandi |
Mandi | Government | ₹750,000 | 2 Years | 80 | View |
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Shivaji University
SUK |
Kolhapur | Government | ₹200,000 | 2 Years | 64 | View |
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National Institute of Technology Agartala
NIT Agartala |
Agartala | Government | ₹230,000 | 2 Years | - | View |
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Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
IIT ISM Dhanbad |
Dhanbad | Government | ₹381,000 | 2 Years | 142 | View |
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Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management
GITAM |
Visakhapatnam | Deemed | ₹564,000 | 2 Years | - | View |
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Parul University
PU |
Vadodara | Deemed | ₹420,000 | 2 Years | - | View |
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University of Madras
UNOM |
Chennai | Government | ₹53,482 | 2 Years | - | View |
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Central University of Himachal Pradesh
CUHP |
Dharamsala | Government | ₹40,100 | 2 Years | 33 | View |
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Sumandeep Vidyapeeth
SVDU |
Vadodara | Deemed | ₹140,000 | 2 Years | - | View |
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Siksha O Anusandhan University
SOA University |
Bhubaneswar | Deemed | ₹750,000 | 2 Years | - | View |
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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, S.A.S. Nagar
NIPER Mohali |
Mohali | Government | ₹575,000 | 2 Years | 42 | View |
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Pearl Academy
Pearl Academy |
New Delhi | Private | ₹1,270,000 | 2 Years | - | View |
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Mizoram University
MZU |
Aizawl | Government | - | 2 Years | - | View |
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Kerala Agricultural University
KAU |
Thrissur | Government | ₹218,000 | 2 Years | 40 | View |
MBA Colleges in India - Overview
India's MBA landscape divides into three tiers that differ sharply on fees, selectivity, and outcomes. The 94 colleges listed here range from elite IITs and NITs (fees of ₹4 lakh to ₹15.2 lakh) to mid-tier state universities and private colleges where total fees can exceed ₹38 lakh. Knowing where each college sits helps you target the right entrance exam and set accurate expectations.
Government colleges (50 in this listing, average total fee ₹7.50 lakh) admit primarily through CAT for IIT-linked programmes and CAT or CMAT for most state and central institutions. Top IITs demand a CAT percentile above 98, but NITs and state universities offer accessible entry at much lower cost - Anna University charges ₹1.37 lakh and NIT Karnataka Surathkal charges ₹4 lakh for the full programme. Private colleges (16 in this listing, average total fee ₹13.99 lakh) accept CAT, MAT, NMAT, and SNAP, and some seats are available through management quota.
Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi/NCR account for the highest concentration of top-ranked colleges in this listing, making city and recruiter network a practical shortlisting filter alongside fees and placement data.
Government vs Private - At a Glance
| College Type | Count (DB) | Avg Total Fee | Key Entrance Exams |
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| Government (IITs, NITs, State) | 50 | ₹7.50 lakh | CAT, CMAT, State MBA CET |
| Private | 16 | ₹13.99 lakh | CAT, MAT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT |
How to Shortlist an MBA College
- Verify accreditation: Prioritise colleges with NAAC A or A+ grade. NBA accreditation for the MBA programme signals curriculum quality and is required for eligibility under some scholarship and government loan schemes.
- Look beyond average package: Median CTC and the percentage of students placed are more reliable indicators than the headline average, which is skewed by a handful of high offers.
- Compare fee-to-salary ROI: A government college charging ₹4-5 lakh with placements at ₹8 LPA often delivers a faster payback than a private college charging ₹18-20 lakh for similar outcomes.
- Align your CAT score to the tier: A CAT percentile of 98 or above is needed for IIT MBA programmes; 80-90 percentile opens NITs, central universities, and CMAT or MAT-accepting private colleges.
- Check NIRF rankings for 2026: Rankings shift every year. Use the current NIRF Management category list, not older figures cited in brochures or third-party sites.
Verify current fees, intake numbers, and eligibility criteria on each college's official website before applying.