Top MBA Colleges in India (2026) — Ranking & Highlights

Top MBA Colleges (All-India)

Rank / Institute	Approx. Fees (2-Yr MBA/PGP)	Avg. Placement (CTC)	Key Entrance	Expected Cut-off
IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA)	₹24-28 L	~₹34-36 LPA	CAT	99+ %ile Collegedunia+1
IIM Bangalore (IIMB)	₹24-27 L	~₹34-36 LPA	CAT	99+ %ile Collegedunia+1
IIM Calcutta (IIMC)	₹24-27 L	~₹35-37 LPA	CAT	99+ %ile Collegedunia+1
ISB Hyderabad	₹38-45 L (PGP)	~₹33-35 LPA	GMAT/NMAT	– Collegedunia
XLRI Jamshedpur	₹24-30 L	~₹30 LPA	XAT	95–96 %ile Collegedunia+1
FMS Delhi	~₹2.3 L	~₹34 LPA	CAT	98+ %ile Collegedunia+1
MDI Gurgaon	~₹25-28 L	~₹26 LPA	CAT	95+ %ile Collegedunia+1
SPJIMR Mumbai	~₹26-30 L	~₹32 LPA	CAT/XAT	~95–96 %ile Collegedunia+1
IIT Delhi (DMS)	~₹12 L	~₹25 LPA	CAT	90+ %ile FormsADDA+1
IIM Lucknow	₹20-21 L	~₹30 LPA	CAT	~97–98 %ile Collegedunia+1

➤ Rankings draw from Collegedunia’s 2026 assessment (including placement-wise scores) and general rankings (e.g., NIRF placements, reputation). Collegedunia+1

Fees Overview (2026)

Fees vary significantly by institute type:

Government & IIT/IIM B-schools

• FMS Delhi – ~₹2.3 L total Collegedunia

• IIT Delhi DMS – ~₹12 L total FormsADDA

• Top IIMs – ₹20 L to ₹28 L total Collegedunia

Premium Private & Deemed Universities

• ISB Hyderabad – ₹38 L+ (PGP) Collegedunia

• SPJIMR / XLRI / MDI – ₹24 L-₹30 L+ Collegedunia

Fees typically include tuition + academic charges; hostel & living costs extra. Collegedunia

Admission Process

Most top MBA programs require:

• CAT (Common Admission Test) – for IIMs, FMS, MDI, IITs, many others Pathshalahub

• XAT – for XLRI and some partner institutes Pathshalahub

• GMAT / GRE – accepted by ISB & some programs Collegedunia

• NMAT – popular for NMIMS and allied institutes Reddit

• Follow-up rounds: GD (Group Discussion) / PI (Personal Interview) / WAT (Written Ability Test) Collegedunia

Cut-offs (2026-Entry)

Cutoffs differ by exam & category, but general benchmarks for General Category are:

CAT percentiles

• IIM A/B/C – 99+ %ile Pathshalahub

• FMS Delhi – 98+ %ile Pathshalahub

• IIM Lucknow / Kozhikode – 97–98 %ile Pathshalahub

• MDI Gurgaon / SPJIMR – 95+ %ile Collegedunia

• IIT Delhi – 90+ %ile FormsADDA

📌 XAT for XLRI: ~95–96 %ile range. Collegedunia📌 NMAT: e.g., NMIMS often needs ≈210–220+ score. Pathshalahub

Cutoffs can vary year-to-year based on competition, seat matrix & test difficulty. MBA Universe

Placements & Recruiters (2026)

Top Average & Highest Packages

• IIM Ahmedabad / Calcutta / Bangalore: ~₹34–36 LPA avg with much higher top offers (often ₹1 Crore+ for finance & consulting). Collegedunia

• FMS Delhi: ~₹34 LPA avg with excellent ROI given low fees. Collegedunia

• XLRI, SPJIMR, MDI: ~₹26–32 LPA avg. Collegedunia

• IIT-DMS: ~₹25 LPA avg. FormsADDA

Recruiters (Common across campuses)

• Consulting: McKinsey, BCG, Bain

• Tech & IT: Amazon, Google, Microsoft

• Finance & Banking: J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Citi

• FMCG/Marketing: Unilever, P&G, Nestlé

• Others: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Accenture Collegedunia

Special Mentions — Regional / Niche Picks

Mumbai

• JBIMS: Exceptional ROI for CET-based entry. COLLEGE SIMPLIFIED

• SIMSREE: Very low fee + solid placement. COLLEGE SIMPLIFIED

Pune

• SIBM & SCMHRD: Leading SNAP-based colleges. Reddit

Bangalore

• SIBM Bengaluru, TAPMI, Christ University MBA: Good options with varying entry routes. Reddit

Delhi-NCR

• IMI, IMT, FORE, BIMTECH: Strong mid-tier options. Reddit

Quick Tips for 2026 MBA Aspirants

✔ Prepare for CAT / XAT / NMAT early — most top colleges rely heavily on percentiles. Pathshalahub✔ Check cutoffs by category — OBC/SC/ST / EWS cut-offs differ and are generally lower. MBA Universe✔ Apply to multiple exams (e.g., CAT + XAT + NMAT) to widen your options. Collegedunia✔ Research ROI — a lower fee + decent placement can beat high fees + mediocre packages. COLLEGE SIMPLIFIED