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    Top Colleges in India Accepting CAT

    MBA is one of the most popular post graduation courses in India, with over 8,100 colleges offering various specialisations for the students to choose from. The most prominent MBA colleges in India include the IIMs, XLRI, IIFT, FMS, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, ISB Hyderabad and many others. MBA is generally offered as a full-time two-years course, though many leading MBA colleges in India offer executive MBA as well, wherein the classes are conducted only on the weekends. The most popular MBA specialisations in India are finance, marketing, international business, business analytics, human resource management and several others. 

    Top MBA Colleges in India accepting CAT - Highlights

    Common Admission Test, popularly known as CAT, is one of the most popular entrance exams for MBA courses in India. Along with the IIMs, many other prominent b-schools offer admissions based on CAT scores. Here is a list of MBA colleges in India accepting CAT: - 

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    Number of MBA Colleges in India accepting CAT

    1164 Colleges 

    Type of Colleges

    Government and Private Colleges

    • Private- 1026 Colleges

    • Public/Government- 138  Colleges

    Colleges Approved by

    • AICTE (All India Institute of Technical Education)

    • NBA (National Board of Accreditation)

    Average Fees

    Rs 0.20 lakh- Rs 23.00 lakhs

    Seats Available

    Between 90 – 540 seats

    MBA Admission in Indian Colleges Accepting CAT – Eligibility Criteria

    To be qualified for admission into the leading MBA colleges in India accepting CAT, candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria. While the specifics might differ across the best MBA colleges, some of the common aspects of the eligibility criteria are: - 

    • Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institute.

    • Candidates in the final year of their undergraduate degree are eligible to apply, subject to providing proof of clearing the final exams at the time of admission.

    • Candidates from the general category must have scored 50%, and those from reserved categories must have scored 45% in an undergraduate degree. 

    • Candidates must have obtained a valid score in CAT

    Top MBA Colleges in India Accepting CAT (NIRF Ranking)

    National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an initiative of the MHRD, Government of India, to rank various educational institutes in India. NIRF evaluates the institutes on parameters like research and professional practice, outreach and inclusivity, teaching, learning, and resources, peer perception, and graduation outcomes. Here is a list of MBA colleges in India accepting CAT as per NIRF: - 

    Top MBA Colleges in India Accepting CAT (Careers360 Ranking)

    Careers360 is a leading online education platform that is committed to offering a one-stop resource for every query that students may have related to various aspects of their education. Based on its intensive research processes, Careers360 has released the following list of MBA colleges in India accepting CAT: -

    Name of the College

    Careers360 Ranking 

    IIM Ahmedabad

    1

    IIM Bangalore

    2

    IIM Calcutta

    3

    FMS Delhi

    4

    IIM Indore

    5

    IIM Kozhikode

    6

    XLRI Jamshedpur

    7

    IIM Lucknow

    8

    DMS IIT Delhi

    9

    MDI Gurgaon

    10

    MBA admission process for colleges in India accepting CAT

    The admission process for the leading MBA colleges in India accepting CAT will vary slightly. There are various stages in the admission process which the candidates must complete. Here are some of the common steps in the admission process for the best MBA colleges in India accepting CAT: 

    1. Complete the CAT registration process and pay the required examination fee.

    2. Appear for the Common Admission Test (CAT).  

    3. After the CAT results are announced, search for suitable institutes.

    4. Check the application deadlines for respective colleges and complete the application process before the due date. 

    5. Prepare all the essential documents pertaining to educational qualifications and work experience (if any). 

    6. Prepare for the different stages in the selection process like WAT, GD, PI. 

    7. Appear for the selection process and give your best efforts.

    8. Check your name in the result. If qualified, complete the admission process before the due date.

    Click on the links below for the admission process details for the best MBA colleges in India accepting CAT: -

    Top MBA Colleges in India accepting CAT (Placement-wise)

    In order to get the best Return on Investment (ROI) after an MBA, candidates must opt for the best MBA colleges in India accepting CAT based on their placement track record. The list of MBA colleges in India accepting CAT ranked as per their placement track record is as follows: - 

    Name of the College

    Average/Median Pay Package

    IIM Ahmedabad

    Rs. 23.31 lakhs

    IIM Bangalore

    Rs. 25 lakhs

    IIM Indore

    Rs. 22 lakhs

    IIM Calcutta

    Rs. 25.01 lakhs

    XLRI Jamshedpur

    Rs. 21.00 lakhs

    IIT Kharagpur

    Rs. 16.00 lakhs

    FMS Delhi

    Rs. 20.50 lakhs

    IMT Ghaziabad

    Rs. 12.00 lakhs

    MDI Gurgaon

    Rs. 22 lakhs

    DMS IIT Delhi

    Rs. 16.54 lakhs

    Top MBA Colleges in India accepting CAT (Fees-wise)

    One of the most important aspects that candidates must look at while determining the most prominent MBA colleges in India is the course fees.  Here  is the list of MBA colleges in India accepting CAT based on their average course fees.

    Name of the College

    Course fees (appx)

    FMS Delhi

    Rs. 0.20 lakhs

    IIM Bangalore

    Rs. 23.00 lakhs

    IIM Ahmedabad

    Rs. 23.00 lakhs

    FMS, BHU

    Rs. 0.98 lakhs

    UBS, Chandigarh

    Rs. 0.79 lakhs

    PUMBA, Pune

    Rs. 1.29 lakhs

    MSU, Baroda

    Rs. 0.29 lakhs

    UPES School of Business, Dehradun

    Rs. 14.2 lakhs

    Christ University

    Rs. 7.75 lakhs

    MDI Gurgaon

    Rs. 18.51 lakhs

    FAQs

    Q. How long is the duration of the MBA course in India?

    A. Normally, the duration of a full-time MBA course in India is that of two years. The duration of executive MBAs differs across institutes and can last anywhere from ten months to one year.

    Q. How many times is CAT conducted every year?

    A. CAT is conducted once every year in the month of November/December, with examination centres present across India.

    Q. Which are the top two MBA colleges in India accepting CAT scores as per NIRF?

    A. IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore are the leading MBA colleges in India accepting CAT scores as per the NIRF.

    Q. Which are the most popular MBA specialisations at the leading business schools in India?

    A. The most popular MBA specialisations in India are finance, marketing, international business, human resources, data analytics and several other specialisations. 

    Q. How long will it take me to prepare for CAT?

    A. The time required to prepare for CAT varies across candidates. Generally, it is recommended that you start the preparations at least six to ten months in advance.

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    Gurugram, Haryana
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    NIRF Ranking: 92Careers360 Rating: AAA+
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    Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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    BIM Trichy - Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli

    Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
    Private

    BIM Trichy - Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli

    Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu Private 4.2/543 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 83Careers360 Ranking: 50
    NIRF Ranking: 83Careers360 Ranking: 50
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    • Fees : 14.72 Lakhs
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    BIMTECH Greater Noida - Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida

    Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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    BIMTECH Greater Noida - Birla Institute of Management Technology, Greater Noida

    Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Private 3.8/5199 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 56Careers360 Ranking: 16
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    Mumbai, Maharashtra
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    Sonipat, Haryana
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