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Top Colleges in Maharashtra Accepting CAT

MBA is one of the most popular post-graduation courses in Maharashtra, with over 225 colleges offering various specialisations for the students to choose from after qualifying for the CAT. Some of the best MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT scores include SJMSOM,IIT Bombay, SPJIMR, SIMS Pune, KJ Somaiya SIMSR, and many more. MBA is generally offered as a full-time two-year course, though many leading MBA colleges in Maharashtra also provide the facility of weekend batches.  The most popular MBA specialisations are financemarketinginternational business, business analytics, among others. 

Eligibility Criteria of Best MBA Colleges in Maharashtra

  • Candidates should have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution in any discipline with the required aggregate marks following the institutions' requirements. 

  • Many MBA colleges in Maharashtra require candidates to have the necessary cut-off in a national or state-level management entrance exam.

  • Candidates may need to fulfill any additional requirements specified by the college, such as appearing for group discussions (GD), personal interviews (PI), written ability tests, and proof of previous work experience. 

  • Final-year students are also eligible to apply. 

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Use these free tools to get a list of colleges where you can apply for MBA admission based on your entrance exam score. 

Other Popular Entrance Exams for Best MBA Colleges in Maharashtra

  • XAT: XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur for admission to MBA/PGDM programs.Applicants can apply to various colleges in India through XAT scores.XAT has a different paper pattern therefore the XAT Syllabus has few extra Bestics as compared to other management entrance Exams. It comprises four sections: Decision Making, Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

  • MAT(Management Aptitude Test) is conducted in paper-based (PBT), computer-based (CBT), and Internet-proctored (IBT) modes, providing candidates with options based on their preferences. The MAT Syllabus has various Bestics like English Comprehension, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.  The MAT exam pattern comprises five sections: Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence and Critical Reasoning, and Indian and Global Environment.

  • NMAT (Narsee Monjee Management Aptitude Test) is a computer-based test (CBT) comprising multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The NMAT exam pattern consists of three sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning. Each section is individually timed, and candidates need to complete the entire exam within the allotted time frame.

Best MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT (NIRF Ranking)

National Institute Ranking Framework or NIRF rankings are released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development every year, and it ranks the Best colleges across the country on the basis of various parameters. Here's the list of MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT.

Name of the College

NIRF Rank

IIT Bombay

10

NITIE Mumbai

12

SPJIMR, Mumbai

19

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management

20

SVKM`s NMIMS

22

IIM, Nagpur

40

KJ SIMSR, Mumbai

56

IMED, Pune

69

Principal L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research

72

Best MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT (Careers360 Ranking)

Careers360 is a leading online education portal that offers detailed information regarding various courses and colleges for students. Careers360 also ranks the MBA colleges on different parameters. Here's the list of Best ranked List of MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT: -

Name of the College

Careers360 Ranking

NITIE Mumbai

11

SJMSOM IIT Bombay

12

SPJIMR, Mumbai

18

IIM Nagpur

38

KJ Somaiya SIMSR

48

Welingkar Mumbai 

58

IMT Nagpur

AAAA

BIMM - Pune

87

PIBM - Pune

AAA+

Flame University - Pune

98

MBA admission process for colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT

Though the admission process slightly varies from college to college, most colleges require the candidate to clear the minimum cut-off of CAT scores which is set by the respective college individually. The second stage of the admission process after clearing the cut-off is usually followed by Personal Interview, Group discussion, and other tests.

Candidates can also check the link for the admission process of some of the best MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT:

Best MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT (Fees-wise)

While selecting a good MBA college, one of the important aspects which matters a lot for many candidates is affordability. So, here's the list of  best MBA colleges in Maharashtra accepting CAT according to fee structure:

Name of the College

MBA Fees

SJMSOM IIT Bombay 

Rs 8.23 lakhs

NITIE Mumbai

Rs 13.93 lakhs

SPJIMR, Mumbai

Rs 19.00 lakhs

IIM Nagpur

Rs 13.75 lakhs

K. J. Somaiya SISMR

Rs 18.79 lakhs

IMT Nagpur

Rs 11.94 lakhs

Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development

Rs 4.50 lakhs

Welingkar Mumbai

Rs 11.00 lakhs

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FAQs:

Q1: Which is the best MBA College in Maharashtra accepting CAT?

A1: IIT Bombay is considered as the best MBA College in Maharashtra as per the NIRF ranking.

Q2: Is CAT compulsory for admission in MBA College in Maharashtra?

A2: There are other entrance exams also which are widely accepted by MBA colleges in Maharashtra. These are XATMATMAH MBA CETSNAP, among others.

Q3: Which is the best government MBA College in Maharashtra?

A3:  SJMSOM IIT Bombay is the Best rated government MBA College in Maharashtra.

Q4: Which is the best private MBA College in Maharashtra?

A4: SPJIMR, Mumbai is considered to be the best private MBA College in Maharashtra as per NIRF ratings.

Q5: What are the specialisations offered by MBA Colleges in Maharashtra?

A5: General ManagementFinancial ServicesInternational Business, Retail ManagementTourismHospital AdministrationHuman Resource Management are some of the specialisations offered by MBA Colleges in Maharashtra.

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