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Most of the top MBA colleges other than IIMs in India offer admission on the basis of entrance exam score and performance in personality assessment activities such as Essay Writing, Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The top non IIMs accept exam score of CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP, ATMA and GMAT.
The admission process and selection criteria of non-IIMs are same but may vary in terms of specific requirements for a specific course or specialisation such as in case of Health Administration, Pharmacy, IT & Systems, Petro-Chem, etc. While selecting an MBA college, candidates must inquire about their selection criteria and admission process individually so that they are well prepared while applying. However, you need to appear for a national level MBA entrance exam for any full-time MBA course. Candidates can also opt for state-level MBA entrance exams of their home state for MBA admission.
Selecting an MBA College
A good MBA college leads to a good kickstart to the career. Not only in terms of training but also job placement. The most important factors to consider while selecting for MBA admission are the following:
- Selection criteria and admission process
- Government recognition and accreditation
- Courses and specialisations
- Course fee, scholarships and financial aid
- Infrastructure, pedagogy and faculty
- International immersion programmes
- Internship and placement record
MBA Admission Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of MBA Admission 2025 exam
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
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05 Jan '25 | XAT 2025 |
21 Dec '24 | SNAP 2024 -3 |
15 Dec '24 | SNAP 2024 -2 |
Top Non-IIMs: Eligibility Criteria
- The eligibility criteria of top non-IIM MBA colleges in India is Graduation with 50 per cent aggregate marks (45 per cent for Reserved Category candidates).
- Eligibility criteria of MBA programmes offered by IITs is 60 per cent aggregate in graduation.
- Many other top MBA colleges like XLRI, Jamshedpur does not have minimum score criteria. Passing marks in graduation is acceptable.
Latest Updates:
Top MBA Colleges: Application Deadline 2025
Given below is the list of some of the popular MBA colleges other than IIMs and their application deadline for admission to MBA/PGDM 2025 batches:
MBA College |
Exam Score Accepted |
Application status MBA/PGDM 2025 batches |
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CAT, XAT, GMAT |
Open |
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CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT |
Open |
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CAT, XAT |
To start soon |
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CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT |
To start soon |
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SPJIMR Mumbai | CAT, GMAT |
Open |
IIFT Delhi | IIFT Entrance Exam |
To start soon |
XLRI, Jamshedpur | XAT, GMAT |
Open |
Great Lakes Institute of Management | CAT, XAT, CMAT |
Open |
Symbiosis International University (Deemed) | SNAP |
Open |
MDI Gurgaon | CAT, GMAT |
Open |
To start soon |
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CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, AIET |
To start soon |
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CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT, KIITEE MBA |
Open |
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Open |
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CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, SNAP, KMAT, MAT, CMAT, IBSAT, ALLIANCE-AMAT |
Open |
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CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT, GMAT, TANCET and CSBAT |
To start soon |
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CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT |
Open |
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CAT, GMAT |
To start soon |
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CAT, MAT, CMAT |
Open |
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CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAH-CET |
Open |
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CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA |
Open |
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CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
To start soon | |
CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA |
To start soon |
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CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, MAT |
To start soon |
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CAT, XAT |
Open |
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CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
To start soon |
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CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT |
To start soon |
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CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, GMAT |
To start soon |
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CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, MAT |
To start soon |
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GMAT, GRE |
To start soon |
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IFMR - Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR GSB), Sri City |
CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE |
To start soon |
Documents Required for MBA Admission 2025
At the time of MBA admission, the candidates are required to furnish personal details and submit proof of the same. Given below is the list of documents to be submitted at the time of MBA admission along with fees.
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Class 10th Certificate
- Class 12th Certificate
- Graduation/Post Graduation Marksheet
- Professional Degree
- Letter of Recommendation (if applicable)
- Statement of Purpose (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Photo ID issued by the Government of India
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MBA Admission FAQs
Q: What are the pre-requisites of MBA admission?
Q: On what parameters application for MBA admission will be evaluated?
Q: Is it true that candidates with work experience are preferred over freshers for admission into MBA/PGDM programmes?
Q: When do IIMs release application forms for their MBA programme?
Q: What is the fees of full-time MBA programme?
Q: How can I avail education loan for MBA course?
Q: On what grounds do MBA institutes offer scholarships?
Q: What is the ideal duration of work experience for MBA admission?
Q: What is the weightage of GD/PI in MBA admission?
Q: What is the difference between private MBA institutes and government MBA institutes?
Q: After securing admission in an MBA college, can I request a deferral to next year?
Q: I am in the final year of graduation. Can I apply for admission to MBA programme?
News & Updates
MBA Admission Exam
Student Forum
Answered 13 hours ago
Candidates can get into MBA course of JSPM with a valid score of MAH-CET or accepted exams (CAT/XAT/MAT/, etc.). Apart from this, it is necessary that aspirants have passed a bachelor's course with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) to be eligible for admission. The eligible candid
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 13 hours ago
Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology offers two year MBA programme. Candidates who are interested in MBA can apply for the admission form online. To be eligible for admission to the MBA, Candidates must appear for the TANCET entrance exam and have a graduation degree in a relevant field from a r
Answered Yesterday
Yes, TANCET is necessary for MBA entrance at SNS College of Engineering. A valid score with a graduation degree with minimum 50% marks is essential. The score of TANCET is required for the college to select a candidate. Thus, it becomes important to have a good performance in the examination.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
No, you cannot pay the admission fee for The Neotia University MBA in cash, The university does not allow cash transaction during the admission process. Instead, you must pay the fee using onlinee payment mode like NEFT, UPI, debit card, or credit card
Some other details about the admission fee for t
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered Yesterday
The Neotia University has specified a set of documents that must be uploaded during the admission process. The following documents must be uploaded by candidates willing to secure MBA admission at the university:
- Mark sheet of Class 10 & 12
- Admit Card of Class 10 & 12
- Mark sheet of Bachelor's Degree
- Ide
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
After The Neotia University MBA application process is completed, a unique 'Application Number' is generated for each applicant. The next step is to pay INR 10,000 (refundable in case of admission withdrawal) for 'Provisional Admission'. The payment must be made using the online payment modes, such
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
The application process The Neotia University MBA admission is conducted online on the university's official website. Aspirants can follow the below-given steps to complete the application process:
Step 1: Visit the official website of The Neotia University and click on 'Apply Now'.
Step 2: On the red
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
Yes, The Neotia University MBA admissions are open. The online applications window for admission to the course. Interested candidates can visit the university's official website to apply. The last date to apply has not been announced yet. Aspirants must apply timely to avoid missing the deadline. Be
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
The Neotia University MBA application process is conducted on the university's official website. As of now, the exact admission dates for the ongoing admission cycle are not available. However, the university is currently accepting applications for MBA admission 2025. Candidates must apply soon as t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
SSPU Pune admit candidates to the MBA course based on merit in entrance scores. However, before applying, the aspirants must check out the eligibility requirements. Candidates with a bachelor's degree passed with at least 55% aggregate can apply. The application form can be submitted on the official
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Beginner-Level 5
How can I get admission in JSPM Narhe for MBA?