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Top Colleges in Karnataka Accepting CAT

There are many MBA colleges in Karnataka which are considered prestigious. According to IIM Bangalore NIRF, India's best MBA college is located in Karnataka. More than 129 MBA colleges in Karnataka and its neighboring cities accept CAT scores for PGDM/ MBA Admission.

Some of the top MBA colleges in Karnataka accepting CAT scores in admission such as IIM Karnataka, PES University, Alliance University, etc. While the top MBA colleges in Karnataka accepting the CAT score have a cutoff of 80 percentile or more, other CAT Colleges in Karnataka will accept a cutoff of 65 percentile or more.

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka - Based on NIRF Ranking

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a government ranking agency run by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India (GOI). While there are plenty of MBA colleges in Karnataka, there are some of the best colleges listed by NIRF.

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka - Based on Careers360 Ranking

Careers360 is one of the leading websites where candidates can learn about leading institutes across domains. There is a lot to explore until you know which college you want to join. Factors that determine rankings - students who are generally admitted each year, available research opportunities, the prevailing ecosystem, and the student-teacher interface at the college.

MBA Admission Process for Colleges in Karnataka

MBA admission in Karnataka will be done through the entrance exams. After qualifying in the entrance examination (MAT/ CMAT/ CAT/ XAT/ IIFT/ NMAT/ etc), the students are required to participate in the counselling process organized by the respective institute. The counselling process will consist of various steps such as;

  • Registration Process

  • Fee Payment

  • Document Verification

  • Group Discussion (GD)

  • Written Ability Test (WAT)/ Personal Interview (PI)

  • Seat Allotment, etc

The seat will be allotted to students based on a category, score in the entrance test, performance in MBA admission rounds, and availability of seats. If there are vacancies, admission can also be made through the merit list of the qualifying examination.

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka - Placement-wise/ ROI wise

No placement experience in any college can be divided into a good experience and a bad experience. Ultimately, it’s about your learning experience. There are some excellent colleges in Karnataka that offer excellent MBA programs which can accommodate almost one hundred percent good.

Many selectors come here to hire some of the smartest brains in the country. The skill of the best selectors is so important that the person becomes an asset and becomes an important member of the company.

List of MBA Colleges in Karnataka Placement-wise

ROI-wise MBA Colleges in Karnataka

Every student wants to be financially independent after reaching a certain age. This is one of the main reasons why students want to excel in their academic careers. In addition to earning a reputation in the company that hired them, they should look for a salary that suits their skills. Never settle for less if students know you are highly qualified.

Return on investment, also known as ROI, is an important factor in determining the credibility and profitability of an MBA college. In the list below, we have mentioned a few amazing ROIs of one of the best private MBA colleges in Karnataka.

Name of the college 

Highest Salary Per Annum 

Average Minimum Salary Per Annum  

IBS Bangalore

Rs. 12.40 LPA 

Rs. 6.42 LPA

JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru

Rs. 11.5 LPA

Rs. 6.5 LPA

Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research

Rs. 13.6 lakhs p.a.

Rs. 8.5 lakhs p.a

IIM Bangalore

Rs. 42.88 Lakhs

Rs. 28.50 Lakhs

DSCE Bangalore

Rs 9.5 LPA

Rs. 5.55 LPA

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka - Course, and Fees-wise

For those who are confused as to why every MBA applicant prefers Karnataka - there are about 435 B-schools out there, which means there are a lot of opportunities to choose one of them. Moreover, colleges are reputed and are known to offer the best in all fields. 

To be precise there are 339+ private colleges, while there are 42 government colleges. In the table below, we have ranked the private and government MBA colleges in Karnataka based on how much they have to pay;

Name of the college 

Average Course Fee 

XIME Bangalore

Rs. 11 Lakhs

TAPMI Manipal

Rs. 15.10 Lakhs

SDMIMD Mysore

Rs. 11.20 Lakhs

Christ University

Rs. 7.75 Lakhs

SIBM Bangalore

Rs. 16 Lakhs

Choosing the best public MBA colleges in Karnataka is a bit easy as there are only 42 of them in the city. We have made a list of four public colleges with a second public unpredictable fee estimate.

Top Government MBA Colleges in Karnataka

There are approximately 435 MBA Colleges in Karnataka which offer MBA courses, out of these 339+ are private colleges, 42 are public, and the rest are public-private. Here is the list of some of the top private and public MBA colleges in Karnataka:

Public/ Government Colleges

Course Fee (in Rs lakh)

IISc Bangalore

Rs. 28.40K

Bangalore University

Rs. 1 Lakhs

DMS, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Rs. 1.15 Lakhs

IIM Bangalore

Rs. 23 Lakhs

Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Rs. 1.11 Lakhs

Top Private MBA Colleges in Karnataka

Private Colleges

Course Fee (in Rs lakh)

Christ University

Rs. 7.75 Lakhs

XIME Bangalore

Rs. 11 Lakhs

NMIMS Bangalore

Rs. 4.56 Lakhs

IFIM BUSINESS SCHOOL - Jagdish Sheth School of Management

Rs. 12 Lakhs

ABBS Bangalore

Rs. 1 Lakhs

Along with national level entrance tests conducted for MBA admission, there are some institutes in Karnataka which conduct separate university level entrance exams like - KMAT and Karnataka PGCET. However, the all-India level tests that are accepted for MBA admission in Karnataka are XAT, MAT, CAT, and CMAT.


Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka - Course/ Branch-wise

There are three categories of MBA colleges in Karnataka that offer the most desired qualification. Categories - IIMs, University MBA Colleges, and PGDM Colleges AICTE. IIM is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Some of the university MBA colleges in this city include Alliance University and Christ University.

The PGDM colleges in Karnataka include some of the following ones; Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, IBA Bangalore, and Reva University, Bangalore. The presence of these reputed management institutes in Karnataka makes this city an MBA capital. However, there are certain areas of expertise that students can choose from during their MBA courses. Below are some of the most important;

  • Marketing

  • Finance

  • Supply Chain

  • Human Resources Management (HRM)

  • Rural Management (RM)

  • International Business (IB)

  • Sales


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Question: What is the average course fee of an MBA in Karnataka?

Answer: If a candidate wants to pursue MBA in Karnataka, then you can expect to pay a course fee of around 7 lakh.

Question: Which specialized field in MBA will pay me the maximum?

Answer: MBA in Business Analytics (BA) and MBA in Sales and Marketing is known to offer some of the highest pay packages.

Question: Which are the most popular entrance exams for admission in MBA colleges of Karnataka?

Answer: CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, BMAT, ATMA, SNAP are some of the most popular entrance exams for MBA colleges in Karnataka.

Question: Is there any way I can qualify for an MBA in IIM on my first attempt?

Answer: In case you are a local candidate (from India), then you have to get the required percentile in the CAT and then qualify for the group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI) rounds. Whereas, if you are an international candidate, then you have to ace the GMAT exam.

Question: Is specialization in the telecom and management sector too technical to cope with during an MBA?

Answer: Yes, around 50% to 60% of the subject matter contained in the telecom and management sector of MBA is technical and considerably tough. Students with a background in engineering are better poised for this type of course curriculum.

Question:  What are some of the job prospects after completing an MBA?

Answer: A lot of career opportunities open up in diverse fields after an MBA. Some of the most popular ones being Digital Marketing Manager, Sales Manager and Finance, Marketing and Human Resources Manager, Product, and Operations Manager, etc.

Question: Is an MBA from SDTM, Bangalore, a residential course?

Answer: Yes, it is a two-year-long program that includes regular classroom sessions. So, candidates prefer to stay at the hostel inside the premises.

Question: Are students of Bio-Tech and BBA eligible for doing an MBA?

Answer: Candidates who have completed their graduation in any discipline can apply for admission into an MBA program in Karnataka. This includes students who have completed a BBA or degree in Biotechnology.

Question: In case I choose to specialize MBA in IT, what is the maximum salary that can be expected?

Answer: Students with an MBA in IT can expect an average annual salary of around Rs 9.5 lakh - 10.5 lakh.

Question: Are students who have done their graduation via a distance course eligible for a full-time MBA degree?

Answer: No, only those students who have completed their graduation through the regular route can seek admission to MBA. Distance learning students are not eligible for MBA admission.

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Bangalore Integrated Management Academy, Bengaluru

Bangalore, Karnataka
Private
MBA
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Christ University - Christ University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
Private

Christ University - Christ University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.2/5398 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 60Careers360 Ranking: 29
NIRF Ranking: 60Careers360 Ranking: 29
MBA
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5000+ Brochures downloaded so far

DSU Bangalore - Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
Private

DSU Bangalore - Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.3/518 Reviews
Careers360 Rating: AA+
Careers360 Rating: AA+
MBA
2000+ Brochures downloaded so far
2000+ Brochures downloaded so far

Florence Degree College, Bangalore

Brochures downloaded so far
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GIBS Bangalore - Global Institute of Business Studies, Bengaluru

100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Godutai Engineering College for Women, Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi, Karnataka
Private
MBA
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

GRV Business Management Academy, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
Private

GRV Business Management Academy, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka Private
MBA PGDBA Integrated
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

HMSIT Tumkur - HMS Institute of Technology, Tumkur

Basavapatna, Karnataka
5.0/51 Reviews
Private
MBA
  • Exams : CAT
  • Fees : 1.10 Lakhs
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100+ Brochures downloaded so far

IBS Bangalore - IBS Business School, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
Private

IBS Bangalore - IBS Business School, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.0/513 Reviews
Careers360 Rating: AA+
Careers360 Rating: AA+
MBA
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