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Top Non IIM MBA Colleges in India: MBA or Master of Business Administration is an excellent choice for students from any discipline interested in the tricks and tactics of business, management, leadership, and administration. It doesn’t matter if you are a science or commerce student; you can choose your favorite MBA specializations in most of India’s top B-schools.
The IIM, Kozhikode, will soon announce the Common Admission Test (CAT 2025) result on its official website at iimcat.ac.in. As per the last year trends, the result is expected to be issued in the last week of December.
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IIMs are considered the best, with outstanding academic records and placement facilities. However, acquiring admission to any of the IIMs demands a top score in CAT exam. Due to the tough competition and the higher number of applications, most students find it hard to get through CAT exam. Students can consider some of the top MBA colleges in India that excel in their student records and placement facilities. On completing an MBA course, you expect a better ROI, which undoubtedly these institutions can offer you.
If you wish to secure a merit-based seat that comes under the management quota, it is mandatory to understand the eligibility guidelines and admission procedures. To learn more, check the instructions below: -
Eligibility
The top non-IIM MBA colleges accepting CAT scores are mentioned in the table below as per their NIRF ranking.
Institute ID | Name of the non-IIM college | City | State | NIRF Score | NIRF Rank (Last year's) |
IR-M-I-1074 | New Delhi | Delhi | 76.25 | 4 | |
IR-M-S-132 | Jamshedpur | Jharkhand | 68.13 | 9 | |
IR-M-U-0306 | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 67.16 | 10 | |
IR-M-I-1170 | Gurugram | Haryana | 66.85 | 11 | |
IR-M-C-19343 | Pune | Maharashtra | 65.13 | 13 | |
IR-M-U-0102 | New Delhi | Delhi | 62.36 | 15 | |
IR-M-U-0456 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 61.73 | 16 | |
IR-M-U-0560 | Roorkee | Uttarakhand | 61.21 | 18 | |
IR-M-U-0573 | Kharagpur | West Bengal | 61.03 | 19 | |
IR-M-I-1044 | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 60.97 | 20 | |
IR-M-N-10 | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 60.96 | 21 | |
IR-M-U-0108 | New Delhi | Delhi | 60.32 | 25 | |
IR-M-U-0436 | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | 57.40 | 28 | |
IR-M-U-0497 | Gautam Budh Nagar | Uttar Pradesh | 57.23 | 29 | |
IR-M-I-1075 | Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 57.23 | 29 | |
IR-M-S-14875 | Ahmedabad | Gujarat | 56.62 | 32 | |
IR-M-N-16 | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 56.15 | 34 | |
IR-M-S-394 | Ghaziabad | Uttar Pradesh | 56.03 | 35 | |
IR-M-U-0747 | Mohali | Punjab | 55.71 | 36 | |
IR-M-S-87 | Sanquelim | Goa | 55.67 | 37 | |
IR-M-U-0379 | Phagwara | Punjab | 55.49 | 38 | |
IR-M-U-0012 | Hyderabad | Telangana | 55.31 | 39 | |
IR-M-I-1064 | New Delhi | Delhi | 54.89 | 40 | |
IR-M-U-0564 | Dehradun | Uttarakhand | 54.82 | 41 | |
IR-M-U-0715 | Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 54.49 | 43 | |
IR-M-I-1480 | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university) | Patiala | Punjab | 53.26 | 44 |
IR-M-S-3283 | Noida | Uttar Pradesh | 53.23 | 45 | |
IR-M-U-0205 | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad | Dhanbad | Jharkhand | 52.78 | 46 |
IR-M-U-0500 | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | 52.26 | 48 | |
IR-M-S-92 | Anand | Gujarat | 51.54 | 49 |
Here is a list of the top MBA colleges in India Other than IIMs which have good campus placement, along with their fees and placement details: -
Name of the College | Average Fees (INR) |
Rs. 19.20 Lakhs | |
Rs. 20.84 Lakhs | |
Rs. 17.70 Lakhs | |
Rs. 8.64 Lakhs | |
Rs. 10.20 Lakhs | |
Rs. 47,000 | |
Rs. 5.32 Lakhs | |
Rs. 5.10 Lakhs | |
Rs. 10 Lakhs | |
Rs. 8.28Lakhs | |
Rs. 4.20 Lakhs | |
Rs. 14.20 Lakhs | |
Rs. 1 Lakh | |
Rs. 13.86 Lakhs | |
Rs. 3.25 Lakhs | |
Rs. 70,000 | |
Rs. 9 Lakhs | |
Rs. 5.67Lakhs | |
Rs. 5.43Lakhs | |
Rs. 7.75Lakhs | |
Rs. 22.55K |
Students can opt for an MBA degree after their bachelor's degree in any specialization. The admission is based on a three-step process, which consists of an entrance examination, followed by a group discussion and a personal interview round. However, some colleges offer admission on the basis of the score secured in the bachelor's degree.
MBA is one of the sought professional courses that students opt for better placement opportunities after a bachelor's degree. After graduation, students get a good placement in the management field. In the table below we have listed the Top 21 MBA Colleges in India Other than IIMs, which have Good Campus Placement.
Name of the College | Average/ Median Salary Package (INR) |
Rs. 18.5 lakhs | |
Rs. 1.5 lakhs | |
Rs. 18.20 lakhs | |
Rs. 5.30 lakhs | |
Rs. 7 lakhs | |
Rs. 4.2 lakhs | |
Rs. 5.20 lakhs | |
Rs. 5 lakhs | |
Rs. 8 lakhs | |
Rs. 5.79 lakhs | |
- | |
Rs. 5.12 lakhs | |
Rs. 8.10 lakhs | |
Rs. 13.6 lakhs | |
Rs. 5.12 lakhs | |
Rs. 5.80 lakhs | |
Rs. 7.00 lakhs | |
- | |
Rs. 4.12 lakhs | |
Rs. 5.70 lakhs | |
Rs. 3.5 lakhs |
Master of Business Administration degrees are costly in general in both private and government colleges. Admission to an MBA degree is based on the entrance examination score. And in some colleges admission is also offered based on the students' marks in 10+2. In this section, we have mentioned some of the low-ranking MBA colleges in India.
Candidates looking for a low-budget MBA programme can apply at any of the best MBA colleges mentioned below table. The low-cost MBA programmes can be available at cost ranges between Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 1.3 lakhs.
| Best MBA Colleges in India with Low Fees | MBA Fees |
Rs. 0.20 lakhs | |
Rs. 0.29 lakhs | |
Rs. 0.31 lakhs | |
Rs. 0.37 lakhs | |
Rs. 0.38 lakhs | |
Rs. 0.47 lakhs | |
Department of Financial Studies (DFS), DU | Rs. 0.48 lakhs |
Rs. 0.98 lakhs | |
Rs. 1.14 lakhs | |
Pune University Department of Management Sciences (PUMBA) | Rs. 1.32 lakhs |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Students should secure above 90-95 percentile to be eligible for an MBA admission in any top MBA colleges other than IIMs.
Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Accenture, EY are some of the top recruiters that visit the prominent B-schools in India.
CAT, CMAT, and MAT are some of the most preferred entrance tests for MBA aspirants to apply to any of the top B schools in India.
The average fee structure to do a full-time MBA ranges between Rs. 0.20 – Rs. 40 Lakhs, depending on the seat offered.
PGDM, a post-graduate diploma in management, is a diploma course for those interested in management studies, whereas MBA is a post-graduate degree program. From a career point of view, an MBA is more valuable and worthwhile.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
With a projected CAT percentile of 87% but not clearing sectional cutoffs, your chances at top IIMs are limited because they require both overall percentile and sectional minimums. However, you still have a good shot at other reputed management institutes and non-IIM B-schools. Consider colleges like NMIMS, SPJIMR, IMT, TAPMI, Great Lakes, and other well-ranked private or state-level B-schools that accept CAT scores and weigh your profile holistically. Your academic record, BSc in Animation with 80%, and 5 years of work experience at Ubisoft India are strong points and may help in institutes that value work experience in their selection process. Also, explore institutes that accept XAT, MAT, or CMAT, where your profile can be competitive.
Hope this helps you.
Good Morning,
NIT Rourkela CAT cutoff range is between 70-85 percentiles for the general category. 70 is the minimum percentile needed to apply, and 85 is the highest percentile. However, the maximum percentile depends on the particular year competition. It can be changed.
Thank You.
If you filled the UGC NET form under EWS but you don’t have a valid EWS certificate, then forget using the EWS category. They won’t accept it. You’ll automatically be treated as General category during document verification.
And no, this won’t make your form “invalid” or “illegal.” It just means you won’t get the EWS benefit.
So yes — you can still go for General category posts and Professor recruitment. Just don’t try to submit a fake/invalid certificate; that will get you disqualified.
Hello,
If your CAT admit card shows your surname first followed by your first name as entered in the form, it is correct. You do not need to worry about this format as long as it matches the details you provided. Ensure all other information on the admit card is accurate and carry it to the exam along with the required identification documents.
Hope this helps you.
Hello,
If your CAT admit card has a different date of birth than your Aadhaar card, you should get it corrected immediately . Here’s what you can do:
Check the CAT website : Log in to your candidate portal and look for the option to correct personal details.
Contact the CAT helpdesk : Email or call them explaining the issue. Attach a copy of your Aadhaar card as proof.
Do not ignore it : The date of birth must match your ID, otherwise you may face problems at the exam or during admission.
Usually, the CAT authorities allow corrections before the exam, so act quickly.
Hope it helps !
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