MBA Colleges in India

The ideal preparation time for the Xavier Aptitude Test exam is six to nine months with complete dedication. Some students take lesser time in completing the Xavier Aptitude Test preparation. However, students must make their own Xavier Aptitude Test exam preparation strategy according to their strengths and weaknesses.

XAT exam pattern:-

Exam Mode: Online Exam

Duration: 180 minutes

Sectional Time Limit:

• For Part 1: 170 minutes
• For Part 2: 10 minutes

XAT Syllabus: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, General Knowledge, and Essay Writing. Question Paper Break Up

Part 1: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, And Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation 

Part 2: GK

 

Sectional Breakup:

• Decision Making: 21 Questions 
• Verbal & Logical Ability: 26 Questions
• Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation: 28 Questions 
• General Knowledge: 20 Questions

Marking Scheme you will get 1 mark for every correct answer. 1/4th mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 0.10 marks will be deducted for more than 8 un-attempted questions No negative marking in the General Knowledge section.

Sectional Weightage:

• Decision Making: 21 marks
• Verbal & Logical Ability: 26 marks
• Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation: 28 marks
• General Knowledge: 20 marks 

Preparation Tips:

Know the exam pattern and the syllabus.

• Make a short note.
• Practice the Previous year's question paper.
• Attempt Mock tests.
• Revision is necessary

For more information, you may visit the Shiksha XAT exam page.

 (https://www.shiksha.com/mba/xat-exam). .

There are 5,500+ best MBA full form (Master of Business Administration) Colleges in India. Out of which, 3,787 colleges are privately owned, 532 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and 77 colleges are owned by public-private entities. CAT, MAT, and CMAT are some of the most accepted entrance exams in top MBA colleges in India. IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Kozhikode are some of the top MBA colleges in India.

IIM Ahmedabad emerged to be as the No. 1 MBA college in India followed by IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode. Listed below are the various colleges along with their NIRF ranking over the past three years, i.e. from 2022 to 2024:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Ahmedabad	1	1	1
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Bangalore	2	2	2
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Kozhikode	5	3	3
Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Delhi	4	5	4
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Calcutta	3	4	5
IIM Mumbai (formerly known as NITIE)	9	7	6
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Lucknow	6	6	7
Indian Institute of Management, (IIM) Indore	7	8	8
XLRI-Xavier School of Management	12	9	9
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	11	10	10

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XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) and CAT (Common Admission Test) are both popular management entrance exams in India. Both exams are known for their high level of difficulty and are considered challenging to crack. In terms of difficulty, it is difficult to compare XAT and CAT as both exams have their own unique characteristics.

However, XAT is considered to be more challenging than CAT in certain aspects such as:

1) Exam Pattern: XAT has a more varied exam pattern as compared to CAT. XAT has an additional section of General Knowledge, Essay Writing, and decision-making which requires a different skill set as compared to CAT.

2)Time Management: XAT has a higher number of questions as compared to CAT. And the time allotted for the exam is also relatively less. This makes time management a critical aspect for XAT aspirants.

3) Verbal Ability: XAT has a stronger focus on Verbal Ability as compared to CAT. The Reading Comprehension passages in XAT are usually longer and more complex than CAT. Which makes it more challenging. However, it is important to note that the level of difficulty of these exams varies from year to year, and it ultimately depends on the individuals preparation and skill set.

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

 

It is estimated that pursuing an MBA course in India can be economical. Listed below are some of the affordable MBA colleges in india which are having fees of less than INR 1 lakh:

Low-cost MBA Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
JMI	INR 39,000 - INR 58,000
Welingkar Mumbai	INR 34,000
BHU	INR 10,000 - INR 99,000
AMU	INR 30,000
Galgotias University	INR 90,000
BBAU Lucknow	INR 20,000

Qualifying CAT cut off percentiles of Iims for Written Ability Test (What) and Personal Interview PI for the batch of 2023-25 are listed below. Candidates who MET the qualifying CAT cut off, were eligible for What-PI round. These qualifying CAT cut offs are for General Category. The cut offs for Reserved category students are lower: 1. IIM Ahmedabad: 85 percentile 2. IIM Bangalore: 85 percentile 3. IIM Calcutta: 85 percentile 4. IIM Lucknow: 90 percentile 5. IIM Kozhikode: 85 percentile 6. IIM Indore: 90 percentile 7. IIM Udaipur: 93 percentile 8. IIM Shillong: 75 percentile 9. IIM Trichy: 93 percentile 10. IIM Visakhapatnam: 80 percentile 11. IIM Rohtak: 95 percentile 12. IIM Nagpur: 85 percentile 13. IIM Jammu: 93 percentile 14. IIM Ranchi: 90 percentile 15. IIM Sirmaur: 92 percentile 16. IIM Bodhgaya: 93 percentile 17. IIM Sambalpur: 93 percentile 18. IIM Kashipur: 94 percentile 19. IIM Raipur: 93 percentile 20. IIM Amritsar: 90 percentile For complete details of IIM selection and admission process read this article: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/iim-shortlist-selection-admission-criteria-blogId-18787.

Yes, the difficulty level of CAT syllabus is very high as compared to other MBA entrance exams. However, if you prepare well and follow the CAT exam pattern well, you will be able to score well. Besides having an understanding of the CAT syllabus 2024, candidates also need to be well aware of the CAT exam pattern before they start preparing for the exam. The CAT exam pattern was revised in 2021 and the number of questions were reduced from 76 to 66. The structure of CAT 2022 and CAT 2023 was the same. The syllabus is still tougher than other exams.

The most important things to keep in mind are:

1. CAT exam mode is online
2. Each question carries three marks 
3. There is negative marking of minus one mark for wrong attempts

The section-wise distribution of questions and difficulty levels as per the latest CAT exam pattern are listed below:

• Quantitative Ability (QA) - 24 questions, difficulty level - moderate to high 
• Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR) - 20 questions, difficulty level - moderate 
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) - 22 questions, difficulty level - moderate. to high

Yes, an MBA course can be very helpful for a career in the stock market and finance in general. While an MBA doesn't focus solely on the stock market, it equips students with a range of skills and knowledge that are highly relevant in this field. Courses like MBA in Finance will help you gain insight about the stock market wherein you can learn about topics like financial analysis, portfolio analysis, corporate finance and strategic planning. 

While an MBA provides a solid foundation, it's important to note that practical experience, continuous learning, and staying updated with market trends are equally vital in the stock market.

 

 

Hi, to determine the worth of joining an MBA college in India, you need to go through its Return o Investment (ROI). Listed below are some of the top MBA colleges in India along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name	Total Tuition Fees	Average Median package
IIM Calcutta MBA	INR 25 lakh	INR 31 LPA - INR 34 LPA
IIM Ahmedabad MBA	INR 25 lakh	INR 20 LPA - INR 32 LPA
IIM Bangalore MBA	INR 25 lakh	INR 32 LPA
IIT Delhi MBA	INR 11 lakh	INR 24 LPA
IIM Lucknow MBA	INR 8 lakh - INR 13 lakh	INR 30 LPA

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Hi, Maharashtra has the highest number of MBA colleges in India, i.e., 749 followed by Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR, Andhra Pradesh, etc. The table below shows the state-wise distribution of top MBA colleges in India along with their number and names of colleges:

States	Number/Names of Colleges
Maharashtra	749 (NMIMS Mumbai, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, IIM Mumbai, etc.)
Uttar Pradesh	590 (IIM Lucknow, Amity University Noida, IMT Ghaziabad, etc.)
Delhi/NCR	526 (DMS IIT Delhi, IIM Rohtak, MDI Gurgaon, etc.)
Andhra Pradesh	502 (IIM Visakhapatnam, KL Business School, RVR and JC College of Engineering, etc.)

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The prerequisites for MBA programs might vary from one campus to the next. The following, however, is the basic MBA eligibility requirement:

• As a baseline requirement for admission to the MBA (full-time) program, candidates must have earned their bachelor's degree in any discipline or its equivalent from an accredited university.
• The majority of institutions adhere to the graduation minimum score requirement of 50% overall or an equivalent CGPA. The required minimum score for students in the reserved category is 45% overall, or an equivalent CGPA.
• Candidates for graduation who are in their final year may also apply for an MBA if they can offer documentation that their degree was earned within the institute-specified time frame.

The table below shows the private best MBA colleges in India with no entrance exams along with their total tuition fees:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Amity University Noida	INR 12 Lacs - INR 19 lakh
Galgotias University	INR 5 lakh
Institute of Management, Nirma University	INR 20 lakh
School of Business, UPES	INR 10 lakh
Woxsen University	INR 21 lakh

Hi, there are about 200+ Online MBA colleges in India. Some of them are mentioned below alog with their total tuition fees:

Online MBA Colleges in India	Total Tuition Fee
XLRI Xavier School of Management	INR 4 Lacs - INR 28 lakh
MDI Gurgaon	INR 9 lakh
SPJIMR Mumbai	INR 2 lakh
IIFT Delhi	INR 4 lakh
Jaipuria Noida	INR 1 lakh

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Distance MBA programs in India offer flexibility and convenience for working professionals, allowing them to pursue higher education without disrupting their careers. Listed below are some of the Distance MBA colleges in India along with their total tuition fees:

Distance MBA Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE)	INR 15,000
IIRM Hyderabad	INR 1 lakh
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur	INR 9 lakh
IGNOU	INR 62,000
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras	INR 7,000 - INR 20,000
Guwahati University	INR 7,000

Hi, It is estimated that pursuing an MBA in India is economical, with 1,716 colleges offering MBA courses with annual fees ranging from INR 1-2 lakh. The table below showcases the names of the top MBA schools in India along with their fee ranges.

Fee Range	College Name
< INR 1 lakh	XLRI Xavier School of Management, Jamia Millia Islamia, BHU, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	Jamia Millia Islamia, NIT Trichy, SOA University, VVISM Hyderabad, etc.,
INR 2-3 lakh	Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, SOA University, IIT Kanpur, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	IIT Kharagpur, Amity University Noida, IIT Roorkee, etc.
> INR 5 lakh	IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, etc.

The main subjects in MBA and PGDM are almost the same and includes topics like Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Business Economics and Communication skills. The main difference between MBA and PGDM are:

Points of Difference	MBA	PGDM
Full form	Master of Business Administration	Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Course Level	Degree	Diploma
Eligiblity	Bachelor's degree with 50 per cent marks	Bachelor degree in any discipline
Accredition	University Grants Commission (UGC)	All India Council for Techncial Education (AICTE)

Also Read: Know About MBA vs PGDM

Hi, IIM Bangalore offered the highest placement package ranging between INR 32 LPA. Prominent recruiters include BCG, Brain, HUL, ITC, TATA, Airtel, Amazon, Uber, etc.

The following is a list of the top recruiters and average placement packages of top MBA colleges in India:

College Name	Average Median package	Top Recruiters
IIM Bangalore Placements	INR 32 LPA	BCG, Brain, HUL, ITC, TATA, Airtel, Amazon, Uber, etc.
DMS IIT Delhi Placements	INR 24 LPA	McKinsey, BCG, Brain & Co, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, E&Y, Infosys, etc.
IIM Ahmedabad Placements	INR 20 LPA - INR 32 LPA	Boston Consultancy Group, Axis Bank, Larson and Toubro, Deloitte, etc.
IIM Lucknow Placements	INR 30 LPA	Deloitte, Accenture, BCG, McK, AT Kearney, Brain, etc.

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The table below shows the top MBA colleges in India along with their various courses offered and its total tuition fees:

College Names	Courses Offered	Total Tuition Fee
XLRI Ahmedabad	Master of Business Administration,  MBA in Food and Agri-Business Management, etc.	INR 25 lakh
IIM Bangalore	MBA in Business Analytics	INR 25 lakh
XLRI Jamshedpur	PGDM in Human Resource Management,  PGDM1 in Business Management,  PGDM in General Management, etc.	INR 15 Lacs - INR 59 lakh
SIBM Pune	MBA3 in Innovation and Entrepreneurship	INR 24 lakh

The table below shows the top MBA colleges accepting CAT score in India along with their total tuition fees:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
IIM Ahmedabad	INR 25 lakh
IIM Bangalore	INR 25 lakh
IIM Lucknow	INR 13 lakh
DMS IIT Delhi	INR 11 lakh
IIM Kozhikode	INR 18 Lacs - INR 21 lakh