Best MBA Colleges accepting CAT Score in Tamil Nadu

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹19.5 L

Median Salary

₹17 - 18.24 LPA

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

ChennaiPvt#34 NIRF

Courses Offered

4.3

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹9.45 L - 11.5 L

Median Salary

₹14.5 LPA

Commonly asked questions
On Best MBA Colleges accepting CAT Score in Tamil Nadu

Q: How many CAT accepting MBA colleges are there in Tamil Nadu?

Q: What are the affordable MBA colleges accepting CAT score in Tamil Nadu?

Low-cost MBA Colleges	Tuition Fee
PSGCT Coimbatore	INR 35,000
Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai	INR 35,000
Periyar University	INR 19,000
James College of Engineering and Technology	INR 70,000

Q: Which is the No. 1 MBA college in Tamil Nadu that accept CAT scores?

IIM Trichy emerged as the top MBA college accepting CAT score in Tamil Nadu followed by other colleges. Listed below are some colleges along with their NIRF ranking from 2022 to 2024:

Top Colleges	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
IIM Trichy Ranking	18	22	27
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai Ranking	24	31	34
NIT Trichy Ranking	39	35	51
PSGCT Coimbatore Ranking	63	89	80

Q: Is it worth joining the top MBA colleges accepting CAT in Tamil Nadu?

Enroling in top MBA colleges in Tamil nadu accepting CAT score can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
IIM Trichy MBA	INR 20 lakh	INR 19 LPA– INR 20 LPA
NIT Trichy MBA	INR 1 lakh	INR 8 LPA
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai MBA	INR 9 lakh – INR 12 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences MBA	INR 6 lakh	INR 7 LPA
Loyola Institute of Business Administration MBA	INR 19 lakh	INR 11 LPA
Thiagarajar School of Management MBA	INR 11 lakh - INR 33 lakh	INR 8 LPA

NIT Trichy - National Institute of Technology

TiruchirappalliGovt#51 NIRF

Courses Offered

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L

Median Salary

₹8.7 LPA

NIT Trichy Ranked 76-100 by NIRF 2018

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VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

Vellore

Courses Offered

Total Fees

₹6.97 L

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Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore

Coimbatore

Courses Offered

Total Fees

₹11.1 L

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: What is the eligibility criteria to get admission to top CAT accepting MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu?

The following is a list of general requirements for admission to MBA programs in Pune that accept CAT scores:

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university or other institution in any discipline is required of candidates, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%.

Tamil Nadu's MBA schools take into account results from national entrance exams like It is necessary for candidates to achieve the minimum cutoff scores that each college has established.

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Q: Which private MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu are considered among the top CAT-accepting institutions?

The table below shows the top private MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu that accept CAT scores along with their total tuition fee and their seat intake:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Admission	INR 9 lakh – INR 12 lakh Seats: 700
Saveetha Institute o f Medical and Technical Sciences Admission	INR 6 lakh
PSGCT Coimbatore Admission	INR 35,000 Seats: 270
Thiagarajar School of Management Admission	INR 11 lakh – INR 33 lakh
Loyola Institute of Business Administration Admission	INR 19 lakh Seats: 240

Q: What's new in CAT exam?

There has been no change in exam pattern and syllabus of the CAT exam from last year apart from the fee amount which has been increased from INR 2,400 to INR 2,500 for General category candidates and from INR 1,200 to INR 1250 for Reserved category candidates.

Another key change in the latest CAT application form is reduction in the number of test city selection from six to five. The CAT 2024 applicants can only select 5 cities for test centre allotment.

During COVID era,

Candidates had to mention their COVID-19 vaccination status in the CAT application form.
Eligibility criteria for CAT was extended for FCAI degree holders. Now, they are also eligible to appear for the CAT.

Q: How many CAT mock tests to practice to score 99 percentile?

Experts recommend that aspirants must practice at least 40 CAT mock tests to score above 99 percentile well in the exam. Most of the CAT test takers take up to 50 mock tests of various types and difficulty level. CAT toppers in previous years have practiced even up to 80 mock tests during their preparation. However, candidates must decide the number of CAT mock tests depending on their control and confidence on topics as the exam day comes closer. Mock tests are the best way to judge your performance viz. The important topics of CAT. The more one practices CAT mock tests, the more accurate they get in solving questions from all subjects. It is very important to know which formula to apply to which type question to solve the problem accurately. Mock tests help candidates in this aspect which is why practicing mock tests is most important in CAT preparation.

Loyola Institute of Business Administration

ChennaiPvt#66 NIRF

Courses Offered

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹18.89 L

Median Salary

₹11 LPA

PSGCT Coimbatore

CoimbatorePvt#80 NIRF

Courses Offered

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹35 K

Median Salary

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Q: What is the placement package offered to MBA graduates of top CAT accepting MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu?

The table below shows average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top MBA colleges accepting CAT score in Tamil Nadu:

College Names	Annual Average Package	Top Recruiters
IIM Trichy Placements	INR 19 LPA– INR 20 LPA	Air India, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Amazon, AON, etc.
NIT Trichy Placements	INR 8 LPA	Microsoft, Sony, ITC Limited, Samsung, etc.
Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai Placements	INR 11 LPA	Accenture, Ford, Nippon Paint India, Mphasis, etc.
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Placements	INR 7 LPA	Cognizant, Capgemini, Accenture, TCS, Mahindra, etc.
Loyola Institute of Business Administration Placements	INR 11 LPA	Deloitte, KPMG, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank, Infosys, HCL, etc.
Thiagarajar School of Management Placements	INR 8 LPA	ICICI Bank, Amazon, Honeywell, Deloitte, KPMG, Airtel, EY, TCS, etc.

Q: What are the government top MBA colleges that accept CAT score in Tamil Nadu?

The table below shows the top government MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu that accept CAT scores along with their total tuition fee and their seat intake:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fees/Seat Intake
IIM Trichy Admission	INR 20 lakh Seats: 290
NIT Trichy Admission	INR 1 lakh
DoMS IIT Madras Admission	INR 1 lakh
Periyar University Admission	INR 19,000 Seats: 737

Q: What is the scope of MBA?

The scope of MBA course is increasing day by day. MBA is one of the big job-oriented professional programme and the most one which has been sought by the students. Once you have completed your degree, you have great job opportunities in the industrial world. You may become the manager or executive in term of designation. The management term is most suited to the managers and that's why it is the way, where you can reach on the top of the height as soon as possible by using your leadership and working proficiency. An MBA professional always plays a vital role in his/her company and this is why he keeps in touch with the board of directors. No need to specify the companies who recruit the MBA professionals. All the sectors including government and public have various industries, companies, institutions or related organizations, come in the job prospective fields for an MBA professional. Some job profiles are listed here: Brand Manager Account Manager International Business Manager Marketing Executive Business Technical Consultant Business Development Executive Marketing Manager Management Consultant Salary Handsome salary packages are offered to MBA qualified candidates. Management sector is one of the highest paying sector. The salary is no issue for the right candidates who have a good leadership, decision making skill, enthusiasm and good academic background.

Q: Can I do MBA without giving any entrance exam?

In rare circumstances, it is possible to pursue an MBA without taking any entrance exam. The CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT, and other standardized entrance exams are required for admission to many MBA programs worldwide.

If you are not planning to take the CAT in 2024, listed below are some direct admission eligibility criteria to help you be accepted into MBA programs.

The minimum score required in the UG level examination may differ from one college to another, however, the student must have scored at least 50%-65% aggregate in his or her graduation.
For the reserved category, the score should at least be 45% aggregate.
Some institutes accept other competitive exam scores such as XAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT, ATMA, SNAP, etc.

If you did not appear for the CAT exam and still wish to get admission to the best MBA colleges in India without CAT, then, here is a list of top MBA institutes that give admissions based on different entrance criteria or exams.

MBA Colleges/ Institutes	MBA Exam Score Accepted
SIBM, Pune	SNAP
XLRI, Jamshedpur	XAT
Xavier University, Bhubaneshwar	XAT, X-GMT
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad	GMAT
Amity University	XAT/GMAT/MAT/CAT/NMAT

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee

ChennaiPvt#74 NIRF

Courses Offered

8 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.5 L

Median Salary

₹5.5 LPA

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KV Institute of Management and Information Studies (KVIMIS)

Coimbatore

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Total Fees

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ISSM Business School

Chennai

Courses Offered

Total Fees

₹6.75 L

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Thiagarajar School of Management

MaduraiPvt#82 NIRF

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹11 L - 33 L

Median Salary

₹7.5 LPA

IIKM- The Corporate B School

ChennaiPvt#93 Times

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹4 L

Median Salary

₹6 LPA

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research

CoimbatorePvt

Courses Offered

4.8

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹4 L

Placement Rating

4.7

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Loyola Institute of Business Administration

Chennai

Courses Offered

Total Fees

₹18.89 L

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Nagercoil

Courses Offered

Total Fees

₹6 L

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ChennaiPvt#42 Times

Courses Offered

4.9

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.75 L

Placement Rating

5.0

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence

CoimbatorePvt#136 Times

Courses Offered

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹3.2 L

Median Salary

₹3.5 LPA

KV Institute of Management and Information Studies (KVIMIS)

CoimbatorePvt#84 Times

Courses Offered

4.8

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

₹6.5 LPA

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Rajalakshmi School of Business

Chennai

Courses Offered

Total Fees

₹7.25 L

Strong core faculty team having PhDs, including from IIMs, IITs and leading overseas B-Schools

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Firebird Institute of Research in Management (FIRM)

Coimbatore

Courses Offered

Total Fees

₹11.1 L

SRM School of Management, SRMIST - SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

ChennaiPvt

Courses Offered

9 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹8.5 L - 11.5 L

Median Salary

₹5.1 LPA

VIT Business School, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

VellorePvt#51 Times

Courses Offered

4.0

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.97 L

Median Salary

₹6.8 LPA

Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai

ChennaiPvt

Courses Offered

3.9

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹35 K

Median Salary

₹4 LPA

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VIT Business School Chennai

Chennai

Courses Offered

Total Fees

₹6.97 L

DoMS IIT Madras - Department of Management Studies

ChennaiGovt

Courses Offered

4.5

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.26 L

Median Salary

₹16.39 LPA

VIT Business School Chennai

ChennaiPvt

Courses Offered

4.1

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.97 L

Median Salary

₹6.8 LPA

Rajalakshmi School of Business

ChennaiPvtTop 10 in Chennai

Courses Offered

4.3

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹7.25 L

Median Salary

₹7.25 LPA

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VELS School of Management Studies and Commerce

ChennaiPvtTop 25 in Tamil Nadu

Courses Offered

5 Courses

4.3

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.88 L - 3.08 L

Placement Rating

VIT Vellore

VellorePvt#60 Business Today

Courses Offered

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹6.97 L

Median Salary

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Firebird Institute of Research in Management (FIRM)

CoimbatorePvtTop 10 in Coimbatore

Courses Offered

4.6

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹11.1 L

Placement Rating

4.5

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B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

ChennaiPvt#101-125 NIRF

Courses Offered

3 Courses

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹5.2 L - 7 L

Median Salary

₹4.25 - 4.5 LPA

Crescent School of Business (CSB)

ChennaiPvt

Courses Offered