Best MBA Colleges in Delhi: Fees, Admissions 2026, Ranking, Courses, Placements

The no. 1 MBA college in Delhi is IIT Delhi, which ranks above many IIMs in the NIRF rankings of the top B-schools in India. 

College Names	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
DMS IIT Delhi Ranking	5	4	4

Note: All info. is from official and the latest NIRF 2025 Management rankings report.  

There are about 125+ best MBA Colleges in Delhi. Of these, 70 colleges are privately owned and 17 MBA colleges are owned by the public/government which provides full-time two-year programmes. CAT, MAT, CMAT, and XAT are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Delhi. Jamia Millia Islamia, IIFT Delhi, IMI New Delhi, Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, FORE School of Management, etc. are some of the popular MBA colleges in Delhi.

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IMI Delhi is one of the top-ranked private MBA colleges in Delhi, ranking 40th in NIRF 2025, among other top institutes in the same category across the country.

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.  

Hi, The table below shows the private top MBA colleges in Delhi along with their total tuition fee and seat intake:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exam/Eligibility Criteria
IMI Delhi Admission	INR 22 lakh Seats: 420	Entrance Exams: XAT, CAT Graduation with 50% aggregate
FORE School of Management Admission	INR 21 lakh Seats: 600	Entrance Exams: XAT, CAT Graduation with 50% aggregate
Jagan Institute of Management Studies Admission	INR 10 lakh Seats: 300	Entrance Exams: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA Graduation with 50% aggregate
New Delhi Institute of Management Admission	INR 12 lakh Seats: 540	Entrance Exams: CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT Graduation with 55% aggregate
LBSIM Admission	INR 17 lakh Seats: 360	Entrance Exams: CAT, XAT Graduation with 50% aggregate

Hope this information proves beneficial for you!!

Yes, MBA programme is offered at DMS IIT Delhi. The Department of Management Studies (DMS) at IIT Delhi offers MBA, MBA (Telecom), Executive MBA programmes. For admission to the MBA Programme at DMS IIT Delhi the aspiring candidates need a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.00/10. Relaxation to 55% or 5.50 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Final-year candidates can apply, with provision to join upon submitting results. Admission involves CAT scores, interview assessment of personality and knowledge, followed by an offer letter sent to registered email. 

Joining the top MBA colleges in Delhi 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	Average Median Package
DMS IIT Delhi MBA	INR 12 lakh	INR 24 LPA
IIFT Delhi MBA	INR 17 lakh - INR 22 lakh	INR 25 LPA - INR 27 LPA
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University MBA	INR 2 lakh	INR 6 LPA
IMI Delhi MBA	INR 22 lakh	INR 17 LPA
FORE School of Management MBA	INR 21 lakh	INR 15 LPA

No, it is not necessary to have an MBA degree to get a job in managerial post in a Government organisation.

A PGDM in a relevant specialisation can be equally eligible or suitable for a managerial role in a Government organisation also.

 

Some of the popular Govt. PGDM Colleges are given in the table below:

• IIM Kozhikode
• IIM Shillong
• XLRI Jamshedpur
• MDI, Gurgaon
• MICA, Ahmedabad
• IIM Lucknow
• Great Lakes Institute of Management

Yes, it is very much necessary to take entrance exams for PGDM courses in India, If you want to take admission int reputable and top-tier B-schools then it is very crucial. 

While some institutions offer direct admission based on graduation merit, most colleges require valid scores from national-level tests like CAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, or MAT. 

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can register and submit their applications. The application procedure is carried out online. Aspirants can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply for Executive PGDM at IIFT Delhi:

1. Visit the official website of NTA i.e (iift.nta.nic.in) to apply online for IIFT admission 2024.
2. Register and share the correct and valid email address in the form as most of the intimations are given via mail by the Institute.
3. Login and fill out the online application form as per the details given in the Information Bulletin of IIFT programmes.
4. Upload photo, signature and certificates and pay the application fee to complete the application process.
5. Pay the exam application fee and hit the 'Submit' button.

The placement percentage for the Class of 2025 is yet to be released on the official website. The average and the highest package offered was INR 17.91 LPA and INR 40.31 LPA, respectively. The complete insights of IMI Delhi placements 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Average package	INR 17.91 LPA
Highest package	INR 40.31 LPA
Median package	INR 16.61 LPA
Companies participated	100+

The two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is the flagship programme of IMI New Delhi. PGDM is offered in three specialisations at IMI Delhi.

• General
• Banking and Financial Services 
• Human Resource Management

No, there is no management quota at FORE School of Management, Delhi. Admissions take place strictly on the basis of merit in the entrance exam for PGDM and FPM courses. However, a special concession amounting to a 10% waiver in the tuition Fee is extended to the students who are domiciled in the state of Jammu & Kashmir and the 8 North-Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim.

Candidates seeking admission to Jamia Millia Islamia for MBA can apply online on the official website. Admission to this course is offered based on the entrance exam conducted by the university, i.e. JMI Entrance Eest. Interested candidates must have a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 50% aggregate in the subject concerned. Followed by application filling and before application submission, candidates are also required to pay the application fee which ranges from INR 550 to INR 700. A step-by-step process of application is mentioned below:

1. Visit the official website and scroll down.
2. On the Admission section in the left corner of the page, there are multiple links for course-wise application forms.
3. Click on the desired courses' application link, fill out the application form and pay the application fee.

The table below lists the most affordable MBA colleges in Delhi, for the reference of students:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
JMI	INR 39,000 - INR 58,000
DSE, University of Delhi	INR 2,000
Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce	INR 70,000
New Delhi YMCA, Institute for Management Studies	INR 87,000
Northern Institute of Management and Technology	INR 39,000 - INR 96,000

The table below lists some of the best distance MBA colleges in Delhi, along with their course fees:

Distance MBA Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
IGNOU	INR 62,000
School of Open Learning, University of Delhi	INR 20,000
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Delhi	INR 18,000 - INR 50,000
The Delhi School of Communication	INR 5 lakh
All India Management Association	INR 1 lakh

Outlook has released the 2024 rankings for several categories, including ‘Management’. Under this category, Netaji Subhas University of Technology has been ranked #24 for PGDM/ MBA courses. The institute has consistently been one of the famous management university for years. 

The domain-wise highest package offered over the past three years during FORE School of Management placements is presented below:

Domains	Highest Package (2023)	Highest Package (2024)	Highest Package (2025)
Marketing	INR 30 LPA	INR 70 LPA	INR 29 LPA
MR & Consulting	INR 22.25 LPA	INR 29.25 LPA	INR 28.25 LPA
Finance	INR 22.85 LPA	INR 21.9 LPA	INR 28.25 LPA
HR	INR 17 LPA	INR 18 LPA	INR 18.3 LPA
Operations	INR 17 LPA	INR 17 LPA	INR 29 LPA
IT/ITES	INR 18 LPA	INR 18 LPA	INR 23 LPA

The DPSRU MBA fee is sum of multiple components, such as caution deposit, hostel charges, exam fee, etc. Selected candidates have to pay a course fee to confirm their seats. Additionally, aspirants need to pay an application fee of INR 1,000 in the start for registration. Table below mentions the DPSRU MBA fee bifurcation:

Fee Components	Amount (2 years)
Tuition fees	INR 1.60 Lakh
Hostel fees	INR 87,000
One-time payment	INR 5,000

NOTE: The aforementioned fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

No, CAT is not the only exam based on which admission is granted. GGSIPU accepts the CAT percentile for MBA admission basis on which a merit list of selected candidates is released for the counselling round. Moreover, for the MBA in IT course, the university conducted IPU CET exam is accepted. In case the seats are left vacant after CAT candidates, then the seat allotment is carried out based on the candidate's CMAT scores.

Yes, NDIM does offer a two-year full-degree PGDM programme, divided into four semesters. NDIM doesn't offer MBA courses. However, the main difference between PGDM and MBA is that MBA is a degree and is offered by universities, whereas, PGDM is a post-graduate Diploma offered by AICTE-approved institutes. Otherwise, the curriculum and subjects offered in both courses are more or less similar. 

The CMAT exam was held in January 2026. NTA usually starts registration for CMAT in November every year. Those interested in appearing for the exam are required to register for it at CMAT-NTA website and fill out the online application form. The score of CMAT will be valid for one year only, so if you appear for CMAT 2026, you must take admission in the same academic year.

Apart from 1300 B-schools, the CMAT score is also valid for admission through MAH CET CAP. The Maharashtra State CET Cell conducts MBA/MMS admissions for 300 colleges in the state. It is followed by a common counselling process called CAP. CMAT test takers can also participate in MAH MBA CET CAP and secure a seat in MBA/MMS course offered by over 300 colleges in Maharashtra.

Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini, Delhi PGDM course is offered across various specialisations. Candidates can also apply for PGDM (International Business) and PGDM in Retail Management. The total seat intake for these courses is 300. The admission process for all courses is common. Candidates are required to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for bfore applying for the course. Find below the specialisation-wise seat bifurcation for Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini, Delhi PGDM courses:

Course	Specialisation	Seat Intake
PGDM (General)	Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Business Analytics	180
PGDM (International Business)	Marketing, Finance	60
PGDM (Retail Management)	Marketing, Finance, E-Commerce	60

 

The median salary package offered to the students after finishing MBA/PGDM from Masters' Union is INR 3,310,000. While, the Median package offered by LBSIM - Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management after completion of MBA/PGDM is INR 946,524. Basis these stats, Masters' Union is better option compared to LBSIM - Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management on the Median salary parameter.

Delhi School of Economics gives admission to its MBA program based upon the CAT scores of the candidates. The CAT cutoff details for MBA admission in DSE are given in the following table:

CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section	2020
Overall	85
Quants	50
VA-RC	50
DI-LR	50

The BVIMR New Delhi provides good placement opportunities to its MBA graduating students. However, the institution has not released the MBA packages as of yet. Check out the table below to know the overall key highlights of the Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management and Research placement during 2025: