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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.
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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 | |
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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)
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.
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.
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Yes, you can fill the CAT form even if you currently have a backlog. CAT eligibility requires you to be in your final year of graduation or already graduated backlogs don’t stop you from applying.
While filling the form:
Enter the aggregate percentage/CGPA of marks you have obtained up to the latest semester for which results are declared (in your case till 4th semester).
There will be an option to mention that you have a backlog.
If you clear the backlog later, you’ll just need to show the updated marks during admission.
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CAT scores are valid in many private universities including KL University, but always check the year’s admission notification.
CAT vs other exams: CAT is toughest (IIMs + top B-schools), while MAT/CMAT/ATMA are relatively easier and accepted by many mid-level private universities.
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