Top Colleges Accepting CAT Score in India 2026: Ranking, Fees 2026

IIM Ahmedabad

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4.4
(14 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Government
EQUIS
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

10,00,000 - 33,00,000
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Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad specialties

Ranking : NIRF #1, PGPX #31 FT Global MBA 2025
Region : Gujarat industrial hub proximity
Tier : Elite B-School
Fees : Rs 26.5–27.5 L (PGP), Rs 34–36.20 L (PGPX)
ROI : Excellent; very high placements
Flagship Course : PGP (Flagship MBA)
Specialization : Finance, Marketing, Ops, HR, FABM
Placement Focus : Consulting, BFSI, IT
Top Industries : Consulting, BFSI, Tech, FMCG
Diversity : 30.6% women, 50% non-engineers
Internship : Apple, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs
Partnerships/Exchange : 60+ global universities
Alumni : Raghuram Rajan, Ajay Banga, industry leaders
Guest Lecturers : Global business leaders, CEOs

Shortlisted by 3524+ students

IIM Bangalore

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4.8
(8 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
AICTE
...+2 EQUIS , Ministry of HRD

9,75,000 - 25,89,000
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Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore specialties

Ranking : Top National and Global Rankings - Rank #2 Nationally (NIRF 2023) - Consistently top-ranked in India
Region : Strategic IT Hub Location - Proximity to India's high-technology capital - Leading business incubato
Tier : Elite Management Institution - T1 (Elite) B-school status - Established founding IIM (1973)
Fees : High Program Fees - Rs26 L (Total) for PGP 2024-26
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average placements - Strong career progression
Flagship Coures : Flagship Management Programs - Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) - Executive General Manag
Specialization : Diverse Elective Offerings - Electives in Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR - Strong in Decision Sc
Placement Focus : Consulting Sector Dominance - Over 40% placements in Management Consulting - Strong in IT/Product Ma
Top Industries : Leading Industry Placements - Consulting, Technology/Product Management - Finance, General Managemen
Internship : Top Company Internships - Interns at Accenture, McKinsey, BCG - Projects in Consulting, Finance, Pro
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Exchange Opportunities - Extensive International Student Exchange Network - Member of Global
Alumni : Illustrious Alumni Network - K. Radhakrishnan (Former ISRO Chief) - Vipul Parekh (Co-founder, BigBas

Shortlisted by 1798+ students

IIM Kozhikode

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4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kozhikode, Kerala
Public
AMBA
...+2 AACSB , EQUIS

3,50,000 - 22,50,000
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UGC NET Exams
...+2 CAT , EMAT

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Ranks - Ranked #3 Nationally (NIRF 2024). - Ranked #69 Globally (FT MiM 2025).
Region : Strategic Coastal Advantage - Gateway to South Indian markets. - Emerging business hub in Kerala.
Fees : High Fees - Rs23.50 L (Total PGP).
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average and highest packages. - Strong career progression for
Flagship Coures : Flagship PGP Program - Post Graduate Programme (PGP) is flagship.
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Strengths - Strong in Marketing, Finance, Operations. - Prominence in IT & An
Placement Focus : Dominant Placement Sectors - Focus on Consulting, BFSI, IT/Analytics. - Strong presence in Sales & M
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - Consulting, BFSI, IT/Analytics. - FMCG, General Management.
Diversity : Exceptional Gender Diversity - Over 55% women in recent PGP batches. - Strong academic and regional
Internship : Prestigious Internship Opportunities - Interns at McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs. - Projects in Consul
Partnerships/Exchange : Robust Global Exchange Programs - Partnerships with top international universities. - Opportunities
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Strong global network of graduates. - Alumni in CEO, CMO, COO roles.

Shortlisted by 230+ students

Jamia Hamdard

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4.3
(32 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Deemed to be University
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

10,000 - 12,00,000
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#74 NIRF Ranking
CMAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CAT , UGC NET , CBSE 12th , XAT , NEET

Jamia Hamdard is one of the best deemed-to-be universities in New Delhi, India. Jamia Hamdard is accredited with NAAC grade ‘A’. The university is most popular for its BBA course. Admission to Jamia Hamdard BBA programme is based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET). The university has an active placement cell and offers good opportunities to its students. The university also offers other courses such as B.Sc, B.A, B.Com, B.Tech and MBBS. Jamia Hamdard also offers various courses in distance mode through the School of Distance Learning

IIM Calcutta

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4.2
(4 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
UGC
...+3 AMBA , AACSB , EQUIS

1,35,000 - 31,00,000
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CAT Exams
...+1 UGC NET

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Rankings - Ranked #7 NIRF Management 2025 - #3 IIRF B-Schools 2025 Nationally
Region : Strategic Eastern India Location - Strategic location in Kolkata - Gateway to Eastern India's econom
Fees : High Investment Program - Rs27 L (Total) for MBA - High fee structure
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Excellent ROI - High absolute returns
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA & Analytics Programs - Flagship Two-Year MBA Program - PGDBA with IIT KGP, ISI Kolkata
Specialization : Finance Mecca & Diverse Expertise - Renowned as 'Finance Mecca' - Strong in Consulting, Marketing, O
Placement Focus : Leading Recruiters Across Sectors - Consulting: Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG - Finance: Goldman Sachs,
Top Industries : Dominance in Key Sectors - Consulting, Finance, Technology - Marketing, General Management
Diversity : Inclusive & Varied Cohort - 42% non-engineers in 2024 batch - 36% women in 2024 batch
Internship : 100% Placements with High Stipends - 100% summer placements achieved - Avg stipend Rs1.89 L/month (2
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - CEMS Global Alliance member - Extensive international exchange prog
Alumni : Powerful Global Alumni Network - 45,000+ strong global network - Leaders like Indra Nooyi, Amish Tri
Guest Lecturers : Insights from Eminent Personalities - Eminent personalities lecture series - Visiting Fellows from g

Shortlisted by 866+ students

IIM Lucknow

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4.3
(3 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE
...+3 AMBA , AACSB , EQUIS

93,750 - 26,00,000
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Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Rankings - Ranked #7 NIRF 2024 Management - Ranked #30 QS Global MBA 2024 Asia
Region : Northern India Hub Advantage - Access to large consumer market - Proximity to government and public
Fees : High Fees - Rs20.75 L (Total) for PGP
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Reported 155.8% ROI
Flagship Coures : Flagship PGP Program - Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP) - Specialized PGP-Agribusiness Mana
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Agribusiness Management expertise - Sustainable Management focu
Placement Focus : Strong Sectoral Placements - Dominant in Consulting, Finance, Sales & Marketing - Robust opportuniti
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - Consulting, BFSI, FMCG - IT & Analytics, E-commerce
Diversity : Inclusive Batch Profile - 30% female students in 2025-27 batch - Near 50% non-engineering background
Internship : High-Value Corporate Internships - 100% summer placements achieved - Interns at McKinsey, BCG, Amazo
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Exchange Programs - Alliances with 20+ universities across 4 continents - Partnersh
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Notable CEOs, entrepreneurs, public servants - Strong network across di
Guest Lecturers : Prominent Industry Speakers - Features insights from top industry leaders - SEBI board members among

Shortlisted by 837+ students

NIT Trichy

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4.5
(14 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Government
UGC
...+2 NBA , AICTE

13,150 - 6,25,000
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#30 NIRF Ranking
IIT JAM Exams
...+6 NIMCET , DASA UG , GATE , CCMN , CAT , NATA

NIT Trichy specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Ranked #9 Engineering (NIRF 2024, 2025). - Only non-IIT in NIRF Top 10 Engin
Region : Strategic Southern Hub - Located in Tamil Nadu's educational heartland. - Proximity to major industr
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - B.Tech fees: Rs 6.30-6.52 L (Total). - M.Tech fees: Rs 1.4-3.6 L (Total).
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average packages across programs. - Strong placement rates ens
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - CSE, ECE, EEE boast high placement rates. - M.Tech Data Analytics, We
Specialization : Niche M.Tech Expertise - Specialized M.Tech in Industrial Automation. - Strong focus on Data Analyti
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong placements in IT, Consulting, Manufacturing. - Robust opportuni
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT (Google, Microsoft, TCS, Infosys). - Consulting (Deloitte), Manufacturin
Diversity : Global Academic Exposure - Diverse student body and academic offerings. - Promotes international stu
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - Internships at Google, Microsoft, Amazon. - Projects in FMCG (P&G
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Joint degrees, student exchange with Illinois Tech. - Collaboratio
Alumni : Influential Global Network - Natarajan Chandrasekaran (Chairman, Tata Sons). - Leaders in academia,
Guest Lecturers : Industry & Academic Experts - Speakers from IITs, BHEL, Qualcomm, McKinsey. - Regular interaction wi

Shortlisted by 5359+ students

IIM Mumbai

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4.5
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Government
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

1,72,500 - 12,50,000
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XAT Exams
...+2 CAT , GATE

Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (NITIE) specialties

Ranking : Top 10 National Ranking - Ranked #6 Nationally (NIRF 2025) - Ranked #9 in IIRF 2025, #9 in The Week
Region : Financial Capital Advantage - Proximity to major corporate houses - Unparalleled industry engagement
Fees : Mid-Range Fees - Rs21 L (Total) for 2-year MBA - More affordable than older IIMs
ROI : Excellent ROI - Strong placements vs. fee structure - Competitive compensation packages
Flagship Course : Operations & Supply Chain Excellence - Renowned as 'Mecca of Supply Chain' - Flagship MBA in Operati
Specialization : Niche Management Expertise - Strong in Operations and Supply Chain - Growing focus on Sustainability
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong in Consulting, Manufacturing, FMCG - Significant roles in IT, P
Top Industries : Leading Sector Recruitment - Consulting, Manufacturing, FMCG, IT - BFSI, E-commerce, Logistics, Phar
Diversity : Enhanced Gender Diversity - 47.1% female students in 2024-26 batch - Increased non-engineer student
Internship : High-Value Internships - Highest stipend Rs4.80 L (2 months) - Interns at Accenture, Amazon, ITC, Co
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & Industry Connect - Established with UNDP and ILO assistance - Avenues for global collaborat
Alumni : Vast Influential Network - Large, strong alumni base globally - Leaders in diverse corporate sectors
Guest Lecturers : Industry & Academic Insights - Regular leadership talks, panel discussions - Participation from over

Shortlisted by 810+ students

IIM Indore

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4.4
(14 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Public
AMBA
...+3 AACSB , EQUIS , NAAC

1,10,000 - 22,12,000
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CAT Exams
...+1 IPMAT

IIM Indore specialties

Ranking : Top National Ranking - Ranked #8 Nationally by NIRF 2023. - Ranked #6 by Business Today 2023.
Region : Central India Advantage - Strategic location in emerging economic hub.
Fees : High Investment - Rs21.17 L (Total) for PGP.
ROI : Excellent Returns - Strong placements with high average packages.
Flagship Coures : Flagship Programs - Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management. - Integrated Programme in Managemen
Specialization : Diverse Specializations - Strong focus on Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Operations. - Electives in A
Placement Focus : Consulting & Finance Dominance - Highest offers from Consulting, BFSI, IT/Analytics sectors. - Signi
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - Consulting, BFSI, IT/Analytics, Manufacturing. - FMCG, Automotive, E-c
Diversity : High Gender & Academic Diversity - 54% female in PGP 2025-27 batch. - 55% non-engineers in PGP batch
Internship : Premium Internships - Internships at top firms like Bain & Company, BCG, KPMG. - Projects across Con
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Exchange Programs - Partnerships with Corvinus University, Robert Gordon University. - Extens
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Hussain Haidry (Poet/Lyricist), Avinash Sethi (InfoBeans CFO). - Rajat

Shortlisted by 1445+ students

IIM Raipur

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4.0
(4 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Public
AACSB
...+2 MHRD , AICTE

8,52,200 - 13,25,000
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IIM Raipur specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Ranked #14 in NIRF 2024 Management. - Ranked #8 in Outlook I-CARE 2024 (Govt
Region : Strategic Industrial Location - Proximity to Durg-Bhilai industrial belt. - Located in fast-developi
Fees : Competitive Fee Structure - Rs18-20 L (Total) for flagship PGP.
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average package Rs19.7 LPA (2024). - High placements against compet
Flagship Course : Flagship PGP/MBA Program - Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP).
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Offers major, minor, dual specialization options. - Finance, Ma
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - Focus on BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting sectors. - Significant placements in
Top Industries : Leading Recruitment Sectors - BFSI, IT/ITES, Strategy & Consulting. - FMCG/FMCD, Manufacturing indus
Diversity : Rich Academic & Regional Diversity - Students from 21 states, 3 Union Territories. - Balanced mix of
Internship : Prestigious Internship Opportunities - Interns at HSBC, ICICI Bank (Finance). - Interns at Accenture
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Exchange Programs - Partnerships with 19 international universities. - Exchange wit
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Alumni in JPMorgan, Microsoft, American Express. - Strong network acros
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Regular guest lectures from corporate leaders. - Speakers from SEBI,

Shortlisted by 143+ students

IIM Rohtak

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4.4
(5 Reviews)
Rohtak, Haryana
Government
AMBA
...+2 MHRD , AICTE

45,000 - 8,95,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CAT , GATE

Indian Institute of Management Rohtak specialties

Ranking : Top National Ranking - Ranked 19th in NIRF 2025 Management category - Ranked 12th in NIRF 2024 Manag
Region : Strategic NCR Location - Proximity to Delhi International Airport - Well-connected via National High
Fees : High Fee Structure - Rs17.90 L (Total) for PGP program
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average packageRs18.73 LPA (2025) - Competitive fees for an IIM
Flagship Coures : Flagship PGP Program - Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management - Integrated Programmes in Manage
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Offers Marketing, Finance, Strategy, Operations - Includes HR,
Placement Focus : Strong Sectoral Placements - High recruitment in Sales & Marketing - Significant roles in Consulting
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - Consulting, Finance, FMCG, IT - Product Management, General Managemen
Diversity : Exceptional Gender Diversity - 73% female students in 2024 PG batch - Diverse academic backgrounds r
Internship : Prestigious Internship Opportunities - Interns at Adobe, Amazon, TATA Steel - Projects in FMCG, Cons
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Partnerships with Kelley School of Business, USA - Exchange program
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Ditesh Verma (Global Macro Portfolio Manager, BlackRock) - Dick Deka (C

Shortlisted by 140+ students

MDI Gurgaon

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4.5
(2 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
NBA
...+4 AMBA , SAQS , AIU , AICTE

3,22,667 - 24,70,000
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XAT Exams
...+2 CAT , MAT

Management Development Institute, Gurgaon specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF #9 Nationally (2025) - Business Today #6 Nationally (2025)
Region : Strategic Corporate Hub - Proximity to major business hubs - Access to corporate opportunities
Tier : Elite Business School - Consistently ranked among top institutes - AACSB, AMBA accredited
Fees : High Fees - Rs24.1-28.5 L (Total PGDM) - Excludes hostel, mess charges
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average placement packages - Strong industry demand
Flagship Coures : Flagship PGDM Programs - Post Graduate Diploma in Management - PGDM-HRM, PGDM-IB, PGDM-BA
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Strong in Business Analytics - Renowned Human Resource Manageme
Placement Focus : Consulting & BFSI Dominance - Major roles in Consulting sector - Significant BFSI placements
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - Consulting, BFSI, FMCG - Technology, Conglomerates, Healthcare
Diversity : Rich Academic & Work Experience - High percentage with work experience - Balanced engineer/non-engin
Internship : Top Company Internships - Interns at PepsiCo, ITC, Reckitt - Projects in FMCG, Consulting, BFSI
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Exchange - Partnerships with 34+ countries - Collaborations with 80+ institutes
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Leaders in diverse industries - Strong professional connections
Guest Lecturers : Industry Thought Leaders - Regular business head interactions - Insightful industry perspective

Shortlisted by 317+ students

IIT Madras

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4.8
(9 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
AICTE

5,000 - 3,00,000
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#1 NIRF Ranking
JEE Advanced Exams
...+3 IIT JAM , CAT , JEE Main

IIT Madras specialties

Ranking : National Top Ranking - Rank #1 Nationally (Overall, Engineering) - Consistently top-ranked for 6+ ye
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Proximity to major IT and Industrial Hubs - Access to diverse industr
Fees : Mid-Range Fees -Rs 8-9 L (Total B.Tech) - Competitive for elite institution
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average and highest packages - Strong career growth prospects
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science and Engineering - Data Science and AI/ML specializat
Specialization : Cutting-Edge Specializations - Strong in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science - Diverse MBA specializa
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong in Core Engineering, Software, Consulting - Top companies like
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - Tech & IT, Core Engineering, Finance & Consulting - E-commerce, FMCG, AI &
Diversity :
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - Internships at Texas Instruments, JP Morgan Chase - International
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - 100+ student exchange agreements worldwide - Joint PhD programs wi
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Includes Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Nandan Nilekani - Leaders at IBM, Info

Shortlisted by 4803+ students

IIM Udaipur

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4.7
(6 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Government
AACSB
...+1 MHRD

11,19,307 - 22,65,000
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Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Ranks - #21 NIRF 2025 Management - #81 FT MiM Global 2024
Region : Scenic & Cultural Hub - Located in 'City of Lakes' - Vibrant cultural learning environment
Tier : Elite Management Institute - T1 (Elite) B-School - AACSB International Accreditation
Fees : High Investment Fees - Rs21.7-23.22 L (Total MBA) - Rs14.21 L (Total EMBA)
ROI : Strong Return on Investment - Good value for money - Average package justifies fees
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Programs - Two-year MBA (Flagship PGP) - One-year MBA GSCM/DEM
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Analytics - Digital Enterprise, S
Placement Focus : Diverse Sector Placements - Strong in Consulting, BFSI, IT/ITES - Manufacturing, E-commerce, Sales &
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - Consulting, BFSI, IT/ITES - FMCG/Retail, Manufacturing, Energy
Diversity : Culturally Rich Environment - Students from diverse backgrounds - Promotes varied cultural interacti
Internship : Top Company Internships - Goldman Sachs, Accenture, JP Morgan - Internships in Consulting, BFSI, FMC
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Exposure Programs - International exchange programs (STEP) - AACSB accredited global recognit
Alumni : Strong Global Alumni - Alumni in leadership roles worldwide - Highly sought by leading companies
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Regular industry leader speaker series - Prominent CXOs share insight

Shortlisted by 295+ students

Symbiosis Group Of Institutes

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4.5
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
University
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

83,000 - 8,53,000
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CAT Exams
...+1 SNAP

Symbiosis Group Of Institutes is a University Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. Symbiosis Group Of Institutes offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, BBA, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 826+ students

Marwadi University

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4.5
(72 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 BCI , PCI , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,500 - 3,92,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+6 GSEB 12th , XAT , CMAT , MAT , NEET , CLAT

Marwadi University located in Gujarat is one of the eminent universities accredited to NAAC with a grade of A+. The university offers various courses at UG and PG levels but the most popular course offered by Marwadi University is BBA. Admission to the Marwadi University BBA programme is based on the marks scored in qualifying exams. The highest CTC offered at Marwadi University placements goes up to Rs 34.5 LPA and some of the top recruiters are TCS, Jio, ICICI Bank, Wipro, IBM, Google, AWS, Oracle, HDFC, Syska LED, SAP, and Reliance.

IIM Kashipur

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4.1
(8 Reviews)
Kashipur, Uttarakhand
Government
AMBA
...+3 AACSB , EQUIS , MHRD

6,60,000 - 34,60,000
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XAT Exams
...+3 UGC NET , CAT , GMAT

IIM Kashipur specialties

Ranking : National Ranking - Ranked #19 Nationally by NIRF 2023
Region : Strategic Industrial Location - Proximity to 200+ industries (Tata Motors, Bajaj) - Industrial belt
Fees : High Fees - Rs17.30 L (Total) for MBA program
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average package Rs15.04 LPA (2024) - Highest package Rs29.86 LPA (2024)
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Programs - MBA (Analytics) for data-driven leadership - Redesigned MBA with Design Thin
Specialization : Analytics and Experiential Learning - MBA (Analytics) with AI, ML, Business Analytics focus - Mandat
Placement Focus : Diverse Sector Placements - Strong placements in BFSI, Consulting, IT & Analytics - Roles in Manufac
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - BFSI, Consulting, IT & Analytics - Manufacturing, Logistics, E-commerce
Diversity : High Gender & Academic Diversity - 42% female students in 2024-26 MBA batch - Students from 28 state
Internship : Industry Exposure Internships - Summer internships with EY, L&T, Accenture - Projects in BFSI, IT, C
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Exchange Programs - Student exchange with Alba, Turiba, Syracuse Universities - Short-term an
Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - Alumni in Deloitte, Zensar, Samsung India - Mentorship and guest lecture ser
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Lectures by VPs from Reliance, Oracle India - Insights from leaders a

Shortlisted by 152+ students

SPJIMR

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4.0
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+5 NBA , AMBA , AACSB , AIU , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

75,000 - 18,40,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , GMAT , MAT , GRE , ATMA , NMAT

S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research specialties

Ranking : Top-Tier National & Global Rank - #35 globally, #3 in India (FT MiM 2025) - #20 Nationally (NIRF Man
Region : Financial Capital Advantage - Proximity to India's corporate headquarters - Unmatched industry expos
Fees : High Fees - Rs26.5 L (Total PGDM Program)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average placements relative to fees
Flagship Course : Flagship PGDM Program - Holistic, industry-relevant management education - Strong foundation in core
Specialization : Flexible Specialization Choices - Finance, Marketing, Operations, Information Management - Option to
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Consulting (BCG, Deloitte), FMCG (HUL, P&G) - BFSI (Morgan Stanley), T
Top Industries : Leading Recruiting Sectors - Consulting, FMCG, BFSI, IT/ITES - E-commerce, Manufacturing, Pharma & H
Diversity : Rich Student Diversity - Students from 25+ states, varied professional backgrounds - Balanced gender
Internship : High-Stipend Global Internships - 100% internships with top companies - Roles in Consulting, IB/PE,
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Immersion - Exchange programs with Cornell, CMU, ESADE - Multi-week modules at top
Alumni : Powerful Global Alumni Network - 18,000+ alumni in leadership roles worldwide - CEOs of Bacardi, NAS
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Frequent sessions with CXOs, business leaders - Alumni share real-wor

Shortlisted by 831+ students

IIM Trichy

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4.2
(4 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Government
AMBA
...+1 AICTE

32,000 - 19,50,000
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CAT Exams

IIM Trichy specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Rank #16 NIRF 2025 Management - Rank #18 IIRF 2025, India Today 2024
Region : Strategic Southern Location - Proximity to Bangalore, Chennai IT hubs - Industrial backup in Tiruchi
Tier : Elite Management Institution - Premier Indian Institute of Management - Consistently ranked among to
Fees : High Fees Investment - Rs19.5 L (Total) for PGPM - Paid in term-wise installments
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average and highest packages - Strong placements justify fee s
Flagship Course : Flagship PGPM Program - Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) - AMBA accredited, globally rec
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Finance, IT & Analytics, Marketing - Operations, HR, Strategy,
Placement Focus : Sector-Specific Placement Focus - Strong in IT & Analytics, Finance - Focus on Consulting, Sales & M
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - BFSI, Consulting, IT/ITES - FMCG, Manufacturing, E-commerce
Diversity : Inclusive Batch Profile - High academic diversity (50%+ non-engineers) - Significant female represen
Internship : Prestigious Internship Opportunities - Interns at Amazon, HSBC, Godrej - Projects in FMCG, Finance,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Student exchange with international universities - International We
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Leaders in diverse industries - Strong professional connections
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Regular guest lecture series (Lakshya) - International Week with glob

Shortlisted by 154+ students

IIM Ranchi

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4.3
(3 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government
AICTE
...+2 AMBA , MHRD

99,000 - 17,20,000
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XAT Exams
...+5 CMAT , MAT , SAT India , CAT , IPMAT

IIM Ranchi specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF Rank #17 (Management 2024) - IIRF Rank #15 (Best B-School 2024)
Region : Emerging Eastern India Hub - Strategic location for regional development - Unique cultural context f
Fees : High Fees - Rs19.20 L (Total) for MBA 2025-27 - Excludes mess expenses
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average package nearly matches total fees - Strong placement record
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Programs - MBA (General) highly sought after - Specialized MBA-HR, MBA-Business Analyti
Specialization : Pioneering HR, Analytics Focus - First IIM with dedicated MBA-HR program - Strong emphasis on Busine
Placement Focus : Diverse Sector Placements - Strong in BFSI & Fintech, Consulting - Significant roles in E-commerce,
Top Industries : Leading Industry Presence - BFSI & Fintech, Consulting, E-commerce - Manufacturing, IT & ITES, FMCG
Diversity : Rich Student Diversity - 41.56% female students (2024-26 batch) - Students from 29 Indian states/UTs
Internship : Prestigious Internship Opportunities - Interns at Amazon, Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase - Projects in Co
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Exchange Programs - MoUs with 10 foreign institutes - Partnerships in Finland, France, South
Alumni : Impactful Alumni Network - Alumni at Google, Flipkart, Target - Strong presence across diverse indus
Guest Lecturers : Distinguished Industry Leaders - Shri Suresh Prabhu (Former Union Minister) - Shri Pramod Agrawal (F

Shortlisted by 108+ students

IIM Shillong

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4.3
(3 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Government
Other
...+1 NAAC

6,34,000 - 14,00,000
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CAT Exams
...+1 GATE

IIM Shillong is a Government Institute located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 2008. IIM Shillong offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, PGPM, PGPEx in multiple disciplines. Read More

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IIM Visakhapatnam

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4.2
(6 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Government

8,61,480 - 17,22,960
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XAT Exams
...+4 CMAT , UGC NET , GRE , CAT

IIM Visakhapatnam is a Government Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2015. IIM Visakhapatnam offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, PhD, PGPM, PGPEx in multiple disciplines. Read More

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Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai

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4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , AMBA , SAQS , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,50,000 - 17,25,000
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XAT Exams
...+4 CMAT , GMAT , GRE , CAT

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF 2024: #34 Management Nationally - Outlook 2025: #3 Standalone Instituti
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Proximity to Chennai's major IT hubs - Access to diverse manufacturin
Fees : High Fees - PGDM: Rs22.50 L (Total) - PGPM: Rs23.50 L (Total)
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Strong average packages relative to fees - Significant career growt
Flagship Course : Flagship Management Programs - PGPM: One-Year MBA for experienced professionals - PGDM: Two-Year MBA
Specialization : Industry-Aligned Dual Specializations - Dual majors: Analytics, Data Science, Consulting - Focus on
Placement Focus : Diverse Sector Placements - Strong in Consulting, BFSI, IT/ITeS - Emerging in FinTech, Analytics, E-
Top Industries : Leading Recruitment Sectors - Consulting, BFSI, IT/ITeS - FMCG, Manufacturing, Healthcare
Diversity : Rich Global Diversity - Diverse student cohort, rich peer learning - Global alumni network across 30
Internship : Top Company Internships - Interns at Deloitte, Accenture, JP Morgan - Projects in BFSI, Consulting,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Exposure Opportunities - Global collaborations for experiential learning - International imme
Alumni : Influential Global Network - 15,000+ strong global alumni network - Many CXOs and leaders in top MNC
Guest Lecturers : World-Class Faculty Engagement - Visiting faculty from Kellogg, Stanford, Harvard - Industry practit

Shortlisted by 290+ students

GIM Goa

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Goa, Goa
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+3 NBA , AIU , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

2,25,000 - 18,31,000
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CMAT Exams
...+2 XAT , CAT

Goa Institute of Management specialties

Ranking : Globally Recognized Excellence - QS World Rank #851-900 (2026). - India's #1 Private University (QS
Region : Strategic Delhi NCR Proximity - Close to national capital region. - Access to economic and political
Fees : High Investment Education - High: Rs1.47 L - Rs69.86 L (Total). - MBA: Rs1.47 L - Rs17.5 L (Total).
ROI : Good Return Potential - Strong placements across diverse sectors. - High packages in specific progra
Flagship Course : Top-Ranked Law Programs - Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) acclaimed. - Leading programs in Law, Busi
Specialization : Interdisciplinary Global Learning - Diverse fields: Law, Business, Public Policy. - Focus on interdi
Placement Focus : Diverse Sector Placements - Law Firms, Corporates, Government, NGOs. - Banking, Financial Services,
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - Legal, Consulting, Finance, IT sectors. - Government, Think Tanks, De
Diversity : Vibrant Global Community - Students from 100+ countries. - Faculty from 50+ countries.
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships at KPMG, Jindal Steel. - Opportunities in Law Firms, U
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Network - 575+ international university collaborations. - Partnerships with Wharton
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Strong, active alumni base. - Alumni in leading global organizations.
Guest Lecturers : Distinguished Industry Speakers - CXOs from KPMG, Deloitte, McKinsey. - Ambassadors, international a

Shortlisted by 166+ students

International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi

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4.0
(8 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
NBA
...+2 AMBA , AICTE

7,68,000 - 18,17,000
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#61 NIRF Ranking
XAT Exams
...+2 CAT , MAT

International Management Institute, New Delhi specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF 2025: #40 Nationally - IIRF 2025: #7 among private B-schools
Region : Capital Advantage - South Delhi location; strong industry linkages - Proximity to corporate hubs, go
Fees : High Fees - Rs20.8-23.54 L (Total) for PGDM
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average package Rs16.71 LPA (2024) - Highest package Rs70.95 LPA (2024)
Flagship Course : Flagship PGDM Programs - PGDM (General Management) - PGDM in HRM, Banking & Financial Services
Specialization : Diverse Specializations - Strong focus on HR, Banking & Financial Services - Electives in Marketing,
Placement Focus : Diverse Sector Placements - Strong in BFSI, Consulting, E-Commerce, IT/ITES - Opportunities in FMCG,
Top Industries : Leading Corporate Recruiters - Deloitte, Infosys, Capgemini, Aditya Birla, Gartner - HDFC Bank, ICIC
Diversity : Inclusive Learning Environment - Approximately 41% female students (2022-23 batch) - International o
Internship : High-Value Internships - Highest stipend Rs3.5 Lakhs; average Rs78,800 - Interns at PwC, Deloitte, E
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Accredited by AACSB, AMBA, SAQS, NBA - Exchange programs with Europ
Alumni : Strong Global Alumni Network - 7700+ alumni in leadership roles worldwide - Regular national and int
Guest Lecturers : Eminent Industry Experts - Visiting faculty from top corporates and academia - Industry leaders, IIM

Shortlisted by 509+ students

NIT Jalandhar

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4.2
(6 Reviews)
Jalandhar, Punjab
Government
AICTE

7,500 - 1,59,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 CCMN , DASA UG , JEE Advanced , GATE , IIT JAM , CCMT

Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar specialties

Ranking : Top National Engineering Rank - Ranked #55 Nationally (NIRF 2025 Engineering) - Consistently among t
Region : Strategic Industrial Hub Access - Located in Punjab's prominent industrial belt - Proximity to diver
Fees : Mid-Range Fees -Rs 6.56 L (Total) for B.Tech program -Rs 2.98 L (Total) for M.Tech program
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average and highest placement packages - Strong career growth
Flagship Course : High-Demand Engineering Programs - Computer Science Engineering (CSE) - Information Technology (IT)
Specialization : Industry-Aligned Specializations - CSE with highest average packages - VLSI Design, Signal Processin
Placement Focus : Diverse Sector Placements - IT, Consulting, Core Engineering sectors - Top companies like Microsoft,
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - Technology & IT (Google, Amazon, Microsoft) - Core Engineering (L&T, S
Diversity : Fostering Global Community - Active international student engagement - Promotes multicultural campus
Internship : Valuable Industry Internships - Mandatory internships with top firms - Interns at Microsoft, Amazon,
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Student exchange with Inha University, S. Korea - MoUs with univer
Alumni : Distinguished Alumni Network - Leaders in business (MobiKwik, Morgan Stanley) - UPSC Civil Services

Shortlisted by 1101+ students

MICA Ahmedabad

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4.5
(11 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , PGDM

27,500 - 23,00,000
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MICAT Exams
...+2 XAT , CAT

MICA Ahmedabad specialties

Ranking : Top National Management Rank - Ranked #32 Nationally (NIRF 2024)
Region : Strategic Commercial Hub Access - Proximity to Gujarat's industrial centers - Connects with major bu
Fees : High Fees Structure - Rs28 L (Total) for PGDM/PGDM-C
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average packageRs19.22 LPA (2025) - Highest packageRs40.91 LPA (202
Flagship Coures : Flagship Communication Programs - PGDM-C (Communications) - PGDM (Strategic Marketing)
Specialization : Niche Marketing & Communication Focus - Advertising & Brand Management - Digital Communication, Mark
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placement - Strong in FMCG, Consulting, Tech - Media, Consumer Tech, BFSI sectors
Top Industries : Leading Recruiting Sectors - FMCG, Consulting, E-commerce - Media & Entertainment, Analytics
Diversity : High Gender & Academic Diversity - 53% female students (2023 batch) - Diverse backgrounds: engineeri
Internship : Premium Summer Internships - 100% placements, highest stipendRs5.76 L - Interns at Google, HUL, L'Or
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Student exchange with US, UK universities - Partnerships with NTU S
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Leaders in marketing, advertising, media - Notable alumni in top global
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Sessions - Regular interactions with top professionals - Enhances practical industry

Shortlisted by 13344+ students

IMT Ghaziabad

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4.5
(79 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NBA
...+5 SAQS , AACSB , AIU , ISO , AICTE

9,40,000
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XAT Exams
...+2 CAT , UGC NET

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - Ranked #30 by NIRF 2025 (Management) - Ranked #11 by Business Today 2024
Region : Delhi NCR Advantage - Proximity to India's financial capital - Easy access to corporate hubs
Fees : High Fees - Rs21.53 L (Total) for PGDM
ROI : Excellent ROI - Average packageRs16.25 LPA (2023-25) - Top 100 average CTCRs24.32 LPA
Flagship Coures : Flagship PGDM Programs - PGDM (Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations) - PGDM Dual Country Program (DCP)
Specialization : Diverse Industry Specializations - Strong in Marketing, Financial Management - Niche PGDM Banking &
Placement Focus : Key Sector Placements - BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting sectors - Consumer Goods & Products focus
Top Industries : Leading Industry Presence - BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting, FMCG - Manufacturing, Internet Business, Reta
Diversity : Gender Inclusivity Focus - Female students higher average CTC - Promotes balanced work ratio
Internship : Top Company Internships - Interns at Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Deloitte - Projects in BFSI, FMCG, Co
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Network - 55+ international partner institutions - Student and faculty exchange pro
Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - Notable alumni: Dharmil Sheth (PharmEasy) - Leaders across diverse industrie
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Sessions - Regular guest lectures by professionals - Insights from global business l

Shortlisted by 387+ students

UPES Dehradun

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4.3
(47 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+7 NBA , AIU , IACBE , ISO , DSIR , NAAC , IAU

24,000 - 20,25,000
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#64 NIRF Ranking
CAT Exams
...+6 NID Entrance Exam , UPESMET UG , PU CET UG , JEE Main , UGAT , CBSE 12th

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Rankings - NIRF 2025: #45 Universities, #18 Law, #36 Management - QS World 202
Region : Strategic Dehradun Location - Pollution-free, serene learning environment - Proximity to engineering
Fees : Competitive Fee Structure - UG Programs: Rs 12.59-20.95 L (Total) - PG Programs: Rs 8.5-19.49 L (Tot
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Strong placement rates across diverse programs - High average and top pa
Flagship Course : Specialized Industry-Focused Programs - B.Tech: Applied Petroleum, CSE (Cyber Security, AI/ML) - MBA
Specialization : Niche & Industry-Relevant Specializations - B.Tech: Aerospace, Automotive, Fire & Safety Engineering
Placement Focus : Robust Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Energy, Consulting, Automobile sectors - Top firms: Micro
Top Industries : Diverse Recruitment Across Sectors - Technology & IT (Microsoft, Amazon, Accenture) - Oil & Energy (
Diversity : Vibrant Global Community - 15,000+ students from diverse backgrounds - Hosts international exchange
Internship : Extensive Internship Opportunities - Mandatory summer internships (8 weeks - 6 months) - Internships
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic & Industry Collaborations - Global Pathway Program: Study abroad (UK, USA, Australia
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 18,000+ strong global alumni network - Alumni in leadership, entreprene
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagements - Regular sessions with industry experts - KPMG subject matter experts f

Shortlisted by 17032+ students

IIM Jammu

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5.0
(2 Reviews)
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir
Public
MHRD
...+1 NAAC

1,92,000 - 18,00,000
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CAT Exams
...+1 GATE

Indian Institute of Management, Jammu specialties

Ranking : National & Government B-School Recognition - NIRF 2025: #35 Nationally - IIRF 2025: #22 Government B
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Strategic location in Jammu - Srinagar campus for executive education
Fees : High Fees Structure - Rs20.73-23.31 L (Total) for MBA
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Consistent placements with good packages
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Programs - Flagship MBA program - MBA in Hospital Administration
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Diverse specializations: Finance, Marketing - Unique MBA in Hea
Placement Focus : Key Sector Placements - Strong in Consulting, BFSI, IT/Analytics - Roles in Product Management, Mark
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - BFSI, IT/Analytics, Consulting - Logistics, E-commerce, FMCG
Diversity : Inclusive Student Community - Diverse student batch profile - Focus on inclusivity, outreach
Internship : High-Value Internships - Highest stipend Rs2 Lakhs (MBA SIP 2025) - Internships in Consulting, BFSI,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Global academic exchange programs - MoUs with IICA, Sheffield Unive

Shortlisted by 41+ students

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27,500 - 23,00,000