Updated on Feb 21, 2025 06:29 IST

MBA is a professional PG degree that offers great career opportunities across various industries. It is one degree that plays an important role in your growth and development and enables you to transform into a complete professional with all the required skill sets.

An MBA career opens a wide variety of opportunities across different sectors which include management, finance, marketing, and operations, allowing freshers to excel in various sectors like finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and consulting. The field requires analytical skills attention to detail and a deep understanding of financial principles and markets.

An MBA graduate’s starting salary can range from INR 2.7 to INR 8 lakh per year. Students with experience are appointed to higher roles like associates and assistant managers and might experience considerable income increases in the industry. 

The top recruiters of MBA courses are KPMG, TCS, Wipro, Deloitte, Amazon, Infosys, Microsoft, etc.

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Top MBA Career Profiles and Salary

According to AIMS, banking, finance, consulting, marketing, manufacturing and technology are some of the fields that are craving for MBA graduates. Here is a list of some of the most in demand jobs -

Job Profiles Description Average Salary
Business Analyst Works within an organization to analyze, understand and document the business processes and systems.  INR 3 - 17 LPA
Investment Banker Specializes in providing financial advisory services and raising capital.  INR 2 - 50 LPA
Chief Financial Officer Responsible for managing an organization's financial actions, strategies and operations.  INR 12 - 90 LPA
Product Manager Responsible for overseeing the development, strategy and success of a product throughout its lifecycle.  INR 5.6 - 38 LPA
Management Consulting Involves providing advisory services to organizations to improve their performance, solve problems and achieve their goals.  INR 7 - 42.8 LPA
Asset Manager Manages investments and assets on behalf of clients, which can include individuals, institutions or corporations.  INR 3 - 14 LPA
HR Manager Oversees the human resources department within an organization.  INR 2.9 - 19 LPA
Project Manager Responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects within an organization. INR 4.2 - 30 LPA
Sales Manager Leads and manages a team of sales representatives or a sales department within an organization. INR 2.2 - 16 LPA
Marketing Manager Responsible for planning and executing marketing strategies and campaigns. INR 2.4 - 25 LPA
Operations Manager Oversees and manages the everyday operations and processes.  INR 3 - 21 LPA

Note - The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

MBA Scope In India: Jobs and Further Education

The advantage of doing MBA is that you can chose from various specializations. Students can find employment in so many industries because of this vast ocean of options. Some of the sectors where MBA graduates are constantly in demand are -

Sectors

Retail and Corporate Sector Banking and Financial Institutions
Media Sector Hospitality Sector
Education sector Management Consulting
Manufacturing sector Entrepreneurship
Information Technology -

Note - This info is taken from different sources and may vary.

Average Salary Based On MBA Specializations

Choosing the best MBA specialization significantly affects your life and career in the long run. But, the salary of any professional depends on the skills, interest in earning, and other considerable factors. Here is a list of the top-paying specializations of MBA in India:

MBA Specializations

Average Salary

MBA Finance

INR 7.2 LPA

MBA Business Analytics

INR 5.5 LPA

MBA Marketing

INR 7.7 LPA

MBA Operations Management

INR 8.7 LPA

MBA Management Consultant

INR 11.6 LPA

MBA International Business

INR 8.2 LPA

MBA Human Resources Management

INR 6.3 LPA

MBA Information Technology

INR 12 LPA

MBA Entrepreneurship

INR 5 LPA

MBA Data Analytics

INR 4.3 LPA

Top Recruiters For MBA Students

MBA graduates are in high demand in every sector. As a company grows, the need for a professional arises and there is more and more demand for MBA graduates. Some of the top multinational companies that recruit MBA graduates are:

Top Recruiters

Amazon

Aditya Birla Group Mckinsey & Co.
Boston Consulting Group Goldman Sachs Asian Paints
Google Flipkart Microsoft
ITC Hindustan Unilever Bain & Co.
JP Morgan Chase & Co. Wipro Coca- Cola Company

Top MBA Colleges for Placements

The popularity of an MBA as a preferred post-graduate degree is unprecedented. However, the choice of college marks the stepping stone towards a good career in the future. Given below is a list of some of the top IIMs with Median Salary offered in 2024- 25:

MBA College

Median Salary 

IIM Bangalore

INR 32.5 LPA

IIM Lucknow

INR 30 LPA

IIM Shillong

INR 26.09 LPA

IIM Raipur

INR 20 LPA

IIM Rohtak

INR 17.5 LPA

IIM Ranchi

INR 16.88 - 18.22 LPA

IIM Kozhikode

INR 25 - 27 LPA

IIM Calcutta

INR 31.05 - 33.67 LPA

IIM Indore

INR 22.2 - 27.2 LPA

IIM Ahmedabad

INR 20 - 31.5 LPA

Note - This info is taken from different sources and may vary.

Here is a list of some of the Best private B-schools with Median Salary offered by them:

Private Colleges

Average CTC 

MDI Gurgaon

INR 25.58 LPA

SIBM Pune

INR 24 LPA

NMIMS Mumbai

INR 19.2 LPA

Great Lakes Institute of Management

INR 11.4 LPA

Christ University

INR 7.97 LPA

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

INR 6.15 - 7.25 LPA

Goa Institute of Management

INR 13 - 15 LPA

XLRI Jamshedpur

INR 27.5 - 30 LPA

IMT Ghaziabad

INR 14 - 22.5 LPA

SPJIMR Mumbai

INR 2.89 - 32 LPA

Note - This info is taken from the official website/media reports/NIRF website and may vary.

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  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India

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27.5 L
20.05 - 34.59 LPA

#1 NIRF

2 Courses
26 L
32.61 LPA

#2 NIRF

14 L - 22.5 L
24.76 - 27.5 LPA

#3 NIRF

2 Courses
12 L
15.59 LPA

#4 NIRF

12.6 L
31 LPA

#5 NIRF

2 Courses
19.2 L - 26.2 L
26.04 LPA

#11 NIRF

Popular Private MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India

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1.35 L - 6 L
4.3

#235 Business Today

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13.5 L - 24 L
4.0
9 Courses
9.25 L - 10.75 L
4.6

#97 Business Today

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3 Courses
13.75 L
9.5 LPA

#86 NIRF

Only B-School to get AICTE Award Thrice in a row. Highest Package 16.1L,Avg Package 6.5L
2 Courses
10.75 L
12 LPA

#158 Business Today

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Popular Exams

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Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Specializations

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Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

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Arizon State University provides the following full-time MBA concentrations for students to become more expert in distinct areas -

  • Marketing
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Supply chain management
  • Business analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Information management
  • Real estate
  • Consulting

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Ridhi

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The full time MBA programme of Arizona State University has a duration of 21 months. It usually starts in month of August. ASU has been ranked 13th for best Full-time  MBA programs

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Ridhi

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Students will have to fulfil the elibilit criteria mentioned below to secure a seat in the MBA programme at Oxford-

  • UG degree
  • Supporting statement
  • Online assessment
  • GMAT/GRE score
  • 2 years of work experience
  • English proficiency proof
  • 2 references
  • One page CV 

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Ridhi

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As per official sources  MBA programme at Oxford costs GBP 88,800 or 1.1 Cr. Its a full time programme with a duration of 1 year. The mode of study will be offline or in person.

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Ridhi

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Harvard University does require an interview for MBA applicants. If you are shortlisted after your application has been evaluated you will be invited for a 30 min interview conducted by an MBA Admissions Board member.

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Ridhi

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To secure a seat in the MBA programme at Harvard Uni students will have to submit following docs mentioned below-

  • Transcripts
  • GRE/GMAT scores
  • English proficiency proof
  • Essays
  • LORS
  • Resume

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Ridhi

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CVMU offers MBA at the PG level. The duration of the programme is 2 years. To be eligible to apply for MBA programme students need to have any Undergraduate Degree with minimum 50% marks for Open Category and 45% marks for SC/ST/PwD students.

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Puhup Kumari

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Students can look forward to securing the following job roles after completing an MBA from the University of North Texas-

  • Auditor
  • Director of Business Development
  • Managerial Accountant
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Operations Research Analyst
  • Statisticians | Strategic Manager

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Ridhi

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Yes pursuing MBA from UNT is a good decision considering its available in on campus, off campus as well as hybrid mode. Students will learn the following skills by completing an MBA from here-

  • Teamwork
  • Strategic integration of business subjects
  • Quantitative analysis of business situations
  • Applying princ

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Ridhi

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No, work experience is not strictly compulsory for every MBA pathway at Indian School of Business, but it is required for its flagship programme.

For the main Post Graduate Programme (PGP), which is equivalent to an MBA, ISB typically expects 2 or more years of full-time work experience at the time o

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Shreya Mahto

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Yes, you can get a refund of MBA fees at MITS Deemed to be University, but it depends on when you cancel your admission. If you withdraw before the official last date of admission, you are typically eligible for a near-full refund after a small processing deduction. If you cancel after that deadline

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Shreya Mahto

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Common MITSUCET for BBA admissions at MITS Deemed to be University will be conducted on May 3rd, 2026. To appear for the aforementioned entrance test, candidates need to register for BBA admissions before its deadline.

BBA registrations and MITSUCET registration timelines include the same dates.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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MITS Deemed to be University does mention availibility of hostels for its students on the website. However, it does not mention which students get access to the hostel service.

The website also lacks any data regarding hostel fees for any of the courses at MITS Deemed to be University.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The total tuition fee of MBA at NIST Berhampur  is INR 3 lakhs. This number is taken from official sources. It may change. Candidates can apply for this course on the official website of college.

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Raj Priya

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MITS Deemed to be University MBA fees is INR 2.4 Lacs for the academic year 2026. The aforementioned fees is charged on per semester basis at INR 60,000 at the beginning of every semester. 

No other MBA fees has been mentioned by MITS Deemed to be University on its website for MBA students.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The number of offers made during the highest package offered during Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Deemed to be University MBA placements 2025 was 217. In 2024, 266 offers were made.

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Nishtha Karan

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MITS Deemed to be University has not mentioned anything regarding admissions to candidates who are in their final year. Generally, candidates can get provisional admissions in institutes which have entrance based admissions.

However, such candidates shoul contact the admission desk of MITS Deemed to

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The highest package offered during Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Deemed to be University MBA placements 2024 was INR 6 LPA.

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Nishtha Arora

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Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science (MITS) Deemed to be University MBA placements highlights are mentioned below:

Particulars

MBA Placement Statistics 2024

MBA Placement Statistics 2025

Eligible students

169

199

Total offers

266

217

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Satyendra Rai

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MITS Deemed to be University MBA admission process will require candidates to attach the copies of following documents with their application forms:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • CAT/MAT/ICET scorecards (if available)
  • UG level passing degree
  • Domicile certificate
  • ID and addre

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The last date to apply for the MITS Deemed to be University MBA admissions is scheduled on April 13th, 2026. This is also the last date to register for the common MITSUCET for MBA admissions at the institute.

Candidate with a valid score in the other accepted entrance exams can directly apply to app

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, the MITS Deemed to be University MBA admissions are open for the academic year 2026. The registrations for the accepted common MITSUCET is also open for any candidates interested in the MBA course.

However, the registrations for other accepted entrance exams have passed a long time ago.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, the MITSUCET is not a mandatory entrance exam for MITS Deemed to be University MBA course. Candidates who have cleared one of CAT, MAT ICET or other equivalent CETs do not need to appear for the MITSUCET for MBA.

These candidates will be selected based on their scores in the aforementioned entran

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, students can get admission in KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology MBA without CAT. The college instead accepts TSICET scores. Students do not have to appear for CAT or other management exams.

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Manashjyoti Srivastava

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To get KG Reddy College of Engineering and Technology MBA admission, students have to appear for TSICET. The seats are offered through entrance + counselling basis. Selected students have to pay the admission fees.

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Sanjana Srivastava

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Yes. While all major universities offer standard MBA streams like Marketing and Finance, GD Goenka University provides MBA in Fintech and Business Analytics. In comparison, Amity University is known for its wide range of industry certifications with partners like IBM, KPMG, and TCS, while LPU often

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Rashmi Karan

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As per the latest report available on the site, 56+ recruiters participated & presented 284 job offers to batch 2023 of BTech and MBA courses. MBA students get job offers from top companies. The following are the USPs of joining the MBA course:

  • Approved by AICTE and affiliated to JNTU Hyderabad, ens

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Nishtha Singh

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Beyond core management topics, MBA at GD Goenka University incorporates Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) and Ability Enhancement courses. These modules are strategically designed to improve a student's communication skills, digital literacy, and emotional intelligence. These soft skills help professi

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Rashmi Karan

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It depends on the MBA programme:

Full-time MBA (1-year): Generally requires 3–5 years of full-time work experience. Programmes at LBS, Oxford, Cambridge, Warwick typically require 4–5 years. Budget-friendly universities may accept 2–3 years.

MBA with less experience: Some universities offer 'pre-exper

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Kanishka Gambhir

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The total tuition fee of MBA at Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Deemed to be University is INR 2 lakh. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm seat.

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