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There are 400+ MBA colleges in Karnataka, out of which 250+ are private, 30+ government-owned, and a few operate under public–private partnerships. Karnataka hosts some of India’s most prestigious B-schools such as IIM Bangalore, NMIMS Bangalore, SIBM Bangalore, TAPMI Manipal, JAGSoM, XIME, and WeSchool. Top MBA colleges in Karnataka accept national and state-level entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, KMAT, and Karnataka PGCET.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total MBA Colleges | 400+ |
| Government MBA Colleges | 30+ |
| Private MBA Colleges | 250+ |
| Top Cities | Bangalore, Mysore, Manipal, Mangalore |
| Exams Accepted | CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, KMAT, PGCET |
| Fee Range | INR 60,000 – INR 26.5 Lakh |
| Average Salary Range | INR 6 LPA – INR 34.8 LPA |
| Popular Specialisations | Finance, Marketing, HR, Analytics, Operations, IT, Consulting |
The following table lists down the best MBA colleges in Karnataka with their total course fee
| College Name | Total Course Fees |
|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | INR 26.15 Lakh |
| NMIMS Bangalore | INR 22 Lakh |
| TAPMI Manipal | INR 3.6 Lakh |
| Masters’ Union / MSB Bangalore | INR 21.35 Lakh |
| SIBM Bangalore | INR 20.62 Lakh |
| JAGSoM Bangalore | INR 16 Lakh |
| XIME Bangalore | INR 12.9 Lakh |
| WeSchool Bangalore | INR 14.08 Lakh |
| SDMIMD Mysore | INR 12.98 Lakh |
| BMSCE Bangalore | INR 3–4 Lakh |
The NIRF ranking of best MBA colleges in Karnataka is listed in the below table, IIM Bangalore ranks 2 in NIRF Rank 2025 owning to its high prestige and industry relevant curriculum.
| College | NIRF Rank 2025 |
|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | 2 |
| Christ University | 57 |
| Jain University | 73 |
| Alliance University | 71 |
| XIME Bangalore | 101–125 |
| WeSchool Bangalore | 101–125 |
Students can pursue MBA in Karnataka without CAT through exams like NMAT, SNAP, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, KMAT, or PGCET. Top options without CAT:
The top MBA government colleges in Karnataka with their entire course fees are listed in the table below
| College | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | INR 26.15 Lakh |
| Department of Management Studies, IISc Bangalore | INR 3.4 Lakh |
| Bangalore University | INR 62,000 |
| BMS College of Engineering (MBA) | INR 3–4 Lakh |
| Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology | INR 65,200 |
The following table outlines the average package of the best MBA colleges in Karnataka
| College Name | Average Package |
|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | INR 32.5 LPA |
| NMIMS Bangalore | INR 13.44 LPA |
| TAPMI Manipal | INR 13.5 LPA |
| Masters’ Union / MSB Bangalore | Avg INR 26.5 LPA |
| SIBM Bangalore | INR 14 LPA |
| JAGSoM Bangalore | INR 8 LPA |
| XIME Bangalore | INR 9.2 LPA |
| WeSchool Bangalore | INR 10.96 LPA |
| SDMIMD Mysore | INR 9.29 LPA |
| BMSCE Bangalore | INR 6–7 LPA (Avg) |
| Exam | Accepted By |
|---|---|
| CAT | IIM Bangalore, TAPMI, XIME, JAGSoM |
| SNAP | SIBM Bangalore |
| NMAT | NMIMS Bangalore |
| XAT | XIME, WeSchool, JAGSoM |
| CMAT | TAPMI, WeSchool, XIME |
| MAT / ATMA | Many private colleges |
| KMAT / PGCET | State-level colleges |
| College Name | Entrance Exam Cutoff |
|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | CAT – 99 percentile |
| NMIMS Bangalore | NMAT – 93 score |
| TAPMI Manipal |
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| Masters’ Union / MSB Bangalore | Profile-based |
| SIBM Bangalore | SNAP – 90 percentile |
| JAGSoM Bangalore |
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| XIME Bangalore |
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| WeSchool Bangalore | CAT / XAT / CMAT – 70–75 |
| SDMIMD Mysore |
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| BMSCE Bangalore | KMAT / PGCET |
Here’s a list of the top 10 MBA colleges in Karnataka with their top recruiters, renowned companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Big 4 companies, etc hire from these colleges.
| College Name | Key Recruiters |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore | BCG, Bain & Company, McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy, Amazon, Google, Microsoft |
| Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Bangalore | Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PwC, Airtel, Capgemini |
| NMIMS Bangalore | Amazon, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank |
| T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal | Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, EY, PwC, Cognizant, Accenture |
| Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSoM), Bangalore | Deloitte, PwC, EY, Accenture, Infosys, HCL Technologies |
| Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME), Bangalore | EY, KPMG, Deloitte, Infosys, Wipro, TCS |
| Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool), Bangalore | Deloitte, Accenture, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Tata Capital |
| SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysore | Infosys, Deloitte, EY, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank |
| Christ University – Institute of Management | Amazon, ZS Associates, Deloitte, EY, Accenture, FIS Global |
| BMS College of Engineering (BMSCE), Bangalore | TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Cognizant |
Return on Investment (ROI) is an important criteria while comparing colleges. The following table compares the fees and average salary offered by colleges and gives an ROI rank to the top MBA colleges in Karnataka
| College | Avg Salary | Fees | ROI Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | INR 34.88 LPA | INR 26.15 Lakh | 1 |
| TAPMI Manipal | INR 13.5 LPA | INR 3.6 Lakh | 2 |
| SIBM Bangalore | INR 14 LPA | INR 20.62 Lakh | 3 |
| XIME Bangalore | INR 9.2 LPA | INR 12.9 Lakh | 4 |
| SDMIMD Mysore | INR 9.29 LPA | INR 12.98 Lakh | 5 |
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Rankings : Top National Rankings - Rank #9 Nationally (NIRF Engineering 2024) - Top NIT for nine consecutive yeSpecializations : Advanced Specializations - Strong in Computer Science, Electronics - Advanced programs in Data AnalyPlacements : Robust Placement Opportunities - High placement rates across engineering - Top firms in IT, ConsultiTop Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - IT (Google, Microsoft, TCS, Infosys) - Consulting (McKinsey, BCG), MaInternships : Premium Internship Exposure - Interns at Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs - Projects in FMCG, ConsulFees : Competitive Fee Structure - B.Tech: Rs6.30-6.52 L (Total) - PG: Rs2.00-4.35 L (Total)ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High placements, reasonable feesFlagship Courses : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech CSE, ECE, EEE, ICE - M.Tech Data Analytics, Power SystemsDiversity : Vibrant Student Diversity - Pan-India student representation - International students from diverse nPartnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Academic Collaborations - International student exchange programs - Joint research with IllinAlumni : Influential Alumni Network - Strong global network, industry leaders - CEOs of Tata Sons, TCS, Tata Guest Lecturers : Distinguished Guest Speakers - Industry experts from RBI, Infosys - Academics from IIM Bangalore, in
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Rankings : Recognized National & Regional Rank - NIRF 2025: 201-300 band (Engineering) - Ranked 4th in West Bengal (Times Engineering)Specializations : Future-Ready Specializations - AI, Data Science, Business Systems - Industry-aligned engineering programsPlacements : Strong Industry Placements - Focus on IT, Consulting, E-commerce - Roles in software development, analyticsTop Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT Services (TCS, Infosys, Wipro) - Consulting (Deloitte), E-commerce (Amazon)Region : Strategic Kolkata Location - Eastern India's commercial hub - Proximity to IT and industrial sectorsInternships : Industry Exposure Internships - Internships with top IT companies - Comprehensive industry-relevant trainingFees : Mid-Range Fee Structure - Rs 3.7-7 L (Total B.Tech)ROI : Good Return on Investment - High packages relative to fees - Strong placement opportunitiesFlagship Courses : Leading Engineering Programs - B.Tech Computer Science Engineering - B.Tech AI & Machine LearningDiversity : Inclusive & Diverse Environment - Sikh minority institution - Promotes varied student achievementsPartnerships/Exchange Programs : Global & Industry Collaborations - Academic ties: IIT-KGP, NIT Sikkim, AIT Bangkok - Industry MOUs: Infosys, Tech Mahindra, NASSCOMAlumni : Engaged Alumni Network - Active alumni platform for networking - Regular alumni meets and events
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