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India's MBA fees are affected by a number of variables. This includes curriculum and infrastructure. For example, govenrment colleges have low fees. Private colleges have high fees.

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Q:   What are the scholarships available for MBA students in India?
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Several colleges and universities in India offers scholarships for the students who are targeting in pursuing MBA courses. These scholarships can be need-based,merit-based, or for specific category. Usually, the Financial Aid and Awards Committee of the institute sets specific minimum grade point requirements from entrance exams, semester assessments for students to qualify for scholarships.

Further there are several top colleges that offer MBA courses also offer scholarships which are specifically designed to support financially disadvantaged or economically weak candidates. These scholarships basically aim to provide financial assistance to deserving students, enabling them to pursue MBA course without significant financial burden.

Here are the top 7 MBA colleges in India that commonly offer scholarships for MBA courses:

MBA Colleges

MBA Scholarships Awarded

IIM Ahmedabad

IIMA Special Need-Based Scholarships
SC/ST Scholarships

IIM Bangalore

  • Aditya Birla Scholarship
  • OPJEMS Scholarship
  • NTPC Scholarship Scheme
  • Employment in Social Sector Scholarship
  • Ministry of Tribal Affairs Scholarship (ST)
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Scholarship (SC)
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Department of Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

IIM Kozhikode

  • IIMK Merit Scholarship
  • IIMK Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) 

IIM Calcutta

Scholarships sponsored by various companies/corporates like Aditya Birla Group, Ratan Tata Trust, T. Thomas Scholarship sponsored by HUL, OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship

IIM Lucknow

Need-Based IIML Scholarships

IIM Indore

Need-Based Financial Assistance

XLRI-Xavier School of Management

  • Aditya Birla Scholarship
  • Mirae Asset Foundation Scholarship 
  • IDFC First Bank
  • OP Jindal Engineering & Management
  • T Thomas
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Q:   What is the average MBA fee in India?
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The average MBA fee in India varies widely depending on the type of College or Institution. Government MBA college fees generally range from INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 for the entire course.
On the Flip side private MBA college fee structure can range from INR 4,00,000 to INR 25,00,000. This disparity depends on various factors like ranking, faculty, infrastructure, location and industry exposure. When you are considering MBA tuition fees you should also calculate costs like hostel, travel and learning materials as these are not usually included in the fees.

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Q:   Which are the MBA Colleges that provide good ROI in India?
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MBA placements in India are a crucial aspect of pursuing the degree. The MBA job placement process in India is highly competitive, and MBA graduates often have high expectations for salary and career growth.

Here are some top colleges that provide commendable placement opportunities to the candidates:

MBA Colleges Average MBA Package
Dravidian UniversityINR 51.36 LPA
IIM CalcuttaINR 31 - 33.67 LPA
Masters' UnionINR 34.07 LPA
IIM BangaloreINR 32.5 LPA
IIM8 Jain Institute of Management and ResearchINR 33 LPA
IIM5 Institute of Management Mumbai

INR 29.44 LPA

Faculty of Management Studies, University of DelhiINR 34.1 LPA
IIM51 AhmedabadINR 35.68 LPA
IIM Lucknow INR 30 LPA

Note: This information is sourced from the official website of the institute and may vary.

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  • MBA Fees FAQs
  • Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular MBA (Masters of Business Administration) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
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MBA Course Fees: Location Wise

MBA Fees in Chennai

Some top MBA colleges in Chennai  are mentioned below -

MBA Colleges

MBA Course Fee

Madras University INR 28,000 - 56,000
Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute  INR 1.12 Lakh - 1.4 Lakh
Hindustan University INR 3.02 Lakh - 4.32 Lakh
Crescent College INR 5.2 Lakh - 7 Lakh
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences INR 5.5 Lakh

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

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MBA Fees in Kolkata

Take a look at the list of MBA colleges in Kolkata - 

MBA Colleges

MBA Course Fee

Sister Nivedita University INR 3.4 Lakh - 6 Lakh
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Institute of Management Science (BIMS) INR 4.95 Lakh
Heritage Business School INR 5.4 Lakh
IEM Kolkata INR 6 Lakh - 6.4 Lakh
IIM Calcutta INR 25 Lakh

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Q:   What are the best and affordable MBA colleges in Delhi?
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The table below lists the most affordable MBA colleges in Delhi, for the reference of students:

Low-cost CollegesTotal Tuition Fee
JMIINR 39,000 - INR 58,000
DSE, University of DelhiINR 2,000
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of CommerceINR 70,000
New Delhi YMCA, Institute for Management StudiesINR 87,000
Northern Institute of Management and TechnologyINR 39,000 - INR 96,000
Q:   Which is the No. 1 MBA college in Mumbai as per NIRF 2024?
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IIM Mumbai emerged to be as the No. 1 MBA Colleges in Mumbai followed by other colleges. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College Names

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

IIM Mumbai (formerly known as NITIE) Ranking

9

7

6

IIT Bombay Ranking

11

10

10

SPJIMR Ranking

21

20

20

NMIMS Ranking

25

21

21

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management Ranking

71

45

63

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Q:   What are the most affordable private MBA colleges in Mumbai?
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A few private management institutes in Mumbai and its surrounding regions do offer low-cost MBA programmes for less than INR 1 Lakh and between INR 1 and 2 Lakh. You can check these.  

Low-cost MBA CollegesTotal Tuition Fee
Welingkar Mumbai FeesINR 94,000
Indian Institute of Materials Management FeesINR 81,000
National Institute of Management and Research Studies FeesINR 1.5 lakh
Jankidevi Bajaj Institute of Management Studies FeesINR 1.7 lakh
NAEMD FeesINR 1.8 lakh

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Q:   Is it beneficial to join MBA college in Kolkata?
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Yes, you can benefit in your career by joining the right MBA colleges in Kolkata, as the costs match the average packages. Check the details below and compare. 

College Names

Total Tuition Fee

Annual Average Package

IIM Calcutta MBA

INR 25 lakh

INR 31 LPA - INR 34 LPA

International Management Institute MBA

INR 14 lakh

INR 12 LPA

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management MBA

INR 3 lakh – INR 8 lakh

INR 5 LPA - INR 11 LPA

Calcutta University MBA

INR 33,000

INR 9 LPA

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MBA Fees FAQs

This section covers FAQs related to MBA Fees:

Q:   Is it really beneficial to do MBA in India?
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Yes, an MBA is one of the most sought-after PG programmes in India. Below you can consider these programmes for comparison with fees and average salaries.  

College Names

Approx Total Tuition Fees

Average Median package

DMS IIT Delhi MBA~INR 12 lakhINR 24 LPA

IIM Ahmedabad MBA

~INR 25 lakh

INR 20 LPA - INR 32 LPA

IIM Bangalore MBA

~INR 25 lakh

INR 33 LPA

IIM Kozhikode MBA~INR 18 lakh - INR 21 lakhINR 25 LPA - INR 27 LPA

IIM Lucknow MBA

~INR 13 lakh

INR 30 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest data.

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Q:   Is doing an MBA in institutions other than an IIM worth it?
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Hi, Doing an MBA at institutions other than the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) can still be very valuable. Listed below are the top MBA colleges in India other than IIMs along with their total tuition fee:

College NameTotal Tuition Fee
XLRI Xavier School of ManagementINR 24 lakh-  INR 30 lakh
NMIMS MumbaiINR 8 lakh - INR 24 lakh
Symbiosis Institute of Business ManagementINR 16 lakh - INR 22 lakh
MDI GurgaonINR 18 lakh - INR 25 lakh

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Q:   What is the scholarship scheme for PGPM+MBA programme at Amity Global Business School, Mumbai?
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The PG scholarship scheme for the PGPM+MBA programme at AGBS Mumbai is mentioned below:

AGBS Mumbai PG Scholarships

Scholarship Amount

Eligibility (CBSE/ICSE Boards)

Eligibility (State Boards)

100%

93% or above (Class 12th) and 80% in UG (2025/24 Batch)

93% or above (Class 12th) and 80% in UG (2025/24 Batch)

50%

88% or above (Class 12th) and 75% in UG (2025/24 Batch)

88% or above (Class 12th) and 75% in UG (2025/24 Batch)

25%

75% in CAT/500 in MAT/500 in GMAT

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Yes, GLA University, Greater Noida does include internships in its MBA program. From what I’ve seen, students start getting internship opportunities from the very first semester itself. I’ve personally noticed seniors getting winter internships in companies like Dabur and LG, which is really a good

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No, candidates who apply for Sharda University admissions to MBA course with any one of CAT, MAT or XAT results are not required to appear in the GD and PI rounds.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Candidates are allowed to apply to Sharda University MBA courses while they are in the final year of their UG level course. If these candidates are selected during admissions, they are offered provisional admission into their chosen MBA course. Final admission to these candidates is only offered onc

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Sharda University MBA fees is the same for all specialisations at INR 4.25 Lacs in the academic year 2026. This is the per annum installment of the MBA fees at the institute. However, candidates can also choose to pay this fees on per semester basis.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Hostel fees for MBA students of Sharda University can change on the basis of chosen accomodation and the gender of a candidate. Generally, Sharda University hostel fees can be between INR 1.25 Lacs - INR 3.12 lakh. This is the yearly charge for the hostel fees at Sharda University.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Sharda University MBA course is not open to direct admission. Candidates need to appear for the SUAT in order to be eligible for MBA admissions. If the candidates have the appropriate score in any one of CAT, XAT or MAT then they can apply through those scores as well.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Aspirants must complete graduation with at least 50% aggregate with preferably 2 years of work experience to apply for Executive PGDM at BMS College of Commerce and Management. Such aspirants are exempted from entrance test.

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Yes — GLA University Greater Noida does include internships in its MBA program.

  • The GLA University Greater Noida MBA program offers internships as part of the curriculum along with live projects and industry exposure
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Candidates can get admission with 45% in graduation provided they also have a score in CAT, MAT, XAT or ATMA. Aspirants with score below 50% in graduation have to pass any of the accepted entrance exams for admission in Executive PGDM programme at BMS College of Commerce and Management. 

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There is no data available on the website of SVIMS Business School regarding PGDM fees. PGDM fees is different between specialisations at SVIMS Business School. However, the exact amount is only revealed to the candidates who successfully secure their admission in the institute.

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Yes, NIF Global does offer MBA programme. The course is offered in the Design Management specialisation for a duration of two years. Students can apply online at the official site.

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MBA students get valuable industry insights and practical exposure through corporate sessions that help them land job in reputed companies. The School provides good placement support to its MBA students.

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Hi Ram,

The advantages are -

  • No need to travel, commute or even relocate.
  • You don't have to quit working.
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  • Cheaper than regular MBA courses.
  • You finish the degree with two more years of work experience on your resume.

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Yes you can change the career but will it be a good decision? Let's see below - 

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NIET Greater Noida MBA candidates can opt for hostel facility. The accommodation fee is INR 2.03 lakh. This mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

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Yes after pursuing an MBA from Derby students can have the opportunity to work for companies like PwC or Toyota. Moreover the University of Derby has been ranked in top 10 for graduate prospects on track for Business and Management studies by Complete University Guide.

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MBA after BHMS opens up non-clinical and leadership roles in healthcare industry.

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The Derby University placements for MBA are excellent as the employment rate is 96% within six months and students secure employment with companies like PwC, Unilever, HSBC, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Bloc Digital, and Pentland Brands.

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NIET Greater Noida offers direct admission to its MBA programme. Candidates with a valid three year degree in any discipline can apply. The selection is done as per the admission policy of the institute. 

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LUISS Guido Carli is among the top choice of international students to pursue MBA in Italy. LUISS - Free International University of Social Studies Guido Carli offers MBA for the duration of 2 years. LUISS Guido Carli MBA first year tuition fee is around 11 L.

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Empire College of Science does not reveal any data regarding MBA fees on its website. In order to find MBA fees at Empire College of Science, candidates need to contact the admission counsellor by calling the mobile number provided on the website.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The specific discipline in which candidates must pass to be eligible for Empire College of Science MBA admissions has not been mentioned on the website. However, Empire College of Science does mention that candidates must graduate in the relevant discipline.

Thus, candidates can assume that they need

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Saurabh Khanduri

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There are no scholarship schemes mentioned on Empire College of Science's website for MBA students. Thus, candidates can assume that Empire College of Science does not offer any scholarships for the MBA course.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Offline mode MBA application process of Empire College of Science is mostly the same as the online mode application. Once the candidates log in on the admission portal, they get the option to download and print the admission form.

For offline admissions, candidates need to select the aforementioned o

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Candidates need to attach either digital or physical copies of following documents with their admission forms in order to complete Empire College of Science MBA admission process:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • UG level passing degree
  • KMAT score (if available)
  • ID and address

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, the session 2 dates of KMAT registrations are yet to be opened for 2026 admissions to Empire College of Science MBA course. Candidates are not required to appear for KMAT in order to apply for MBA. However, if the candidates wish to apply through KMAT then they can expect the session 2 registrat

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, MBA admissions at Empire College of Science are currently not open for the academic year 2026. The admission portal of the institute is still showing the 2025 admission form for MBA course.

Candidates are advised to check the admission portal after April to see if admissions have been opened.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Empire College of Science does not mention work experience as a requirement to apply for MBA courses. Thus, candidates can assume that they are not required to have prior work experience in order to apply for MBA admissions.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, candidates who are interested in applying to MBA in Empire College of Science can do so directly after clearing their UG level graduation. Candidates who apply for MBA will be evaluated based on last qualifying exam. Their are no other stages mentioned in the admission process of Empire College

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The best business school in Hyderabad is IFCAI Hyderabad, according to NIRF Management rankings in 2025. It's in the 46th position among the top MBA colleges in India.   

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