Important Facts
College Vidya Team Sep 9, 2024 8.9K Reads
Bangalore is a hub of technology and also one of India’s top destinations for completing further education. The city has a large number of institutions offering students with MBA degrees. There are both central management institutes as well as private universities and colleges providing MBA degrees to students.
Here we have provided you full details about the top MBA colleges in Bangalore, both in the private and public sectors.
Bangalore is home to some of the top management institutions of the nation, including those that have been ranked at the very top of the management category by the NIRF. Bangalore has over an approximate of 300 business schools and management centres that offer MBA to students. The MBA courses provided in these colleges are offered at reasonably affordable fee ranges and many colleges also provide financial assistance to students for pursuing the course.
Some of the main criteria to look for while picking a college for MBA in India are the accreditations of the university/institute, the fee range for the MBA course, the accepted entrance exam scores etc. Here we have listed some of the most well-acclaimed MBA colleges of Bangalore based on their accreditations and national rankings in the management category as given by the NIRF in 2024. Also Read: Full form of MBA.
MBA College/University |
NIRF Ranking* |
Course |
Accepted Entrance Exams |
MBA Fees (Approx.) |
IIM Bangalore |
2 |
PGPM, PGP-BA |
CAT |
INR 13 Lakhs-INR 24.5 Lakhs |
Christ University |
60 |
MBA |
XAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT etc. |
INR 7 Lakhs - INR 25 Lakhs |
Jain University-CMS Business School |
77 |
MBA |
CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT etc. |
INR 11 Lakhs |
Alliance University |
71 |
MBA |
ALLIANCE-AMAT, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, etc. |
INR 15 Lakhs - INR 18 Lakhs |
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship |
NA |
PGDM |
XAT, CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT etc. |
INR 12 Lakhs |
Presidency College, Bangalore |
NA |
MBA |
CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, KMAT etc. |
INR 6 Lakhs |
Ramaiah Institute of Technology |
NA |
MBA |
CAT, MAT, CMAT |
INR 6 Lakhs - INR 8 Lakhs |
NSB Academy, Bangalore |
NA |
MBA |
CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA etc. |
INR 8 Lakhs |
IBS Bangalore |
NA |
MBA |
CAT, IBSAT, GMAT, NMAT etc. |
INR 12 lakhs |
Welingkar (WeSchool) Bangalore |
NA |
PGDM |
CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA |
INR 13 Lakhs |
When selecting candidates for MBA courses, the management colleges and institutions mainly look at two factors:
The basic criteria of eligibility that students are screened on the basis of is based on education at the graduation level. Since an MBA is a postgraduate degree course, the most basic eligibility criteria that an aspirant is required to meet includes the following:
The second criteria considered for admission and screening of applications in the process of MBA admissions is the performance of the candidate in the entrance examinations. There are a number of management entrance examinations that are accepted across MBA colleges in Bangalore including:
Here are a few of the top MBA colleges and universities of Bangalore along with the entrance examinations accepted for MBA applications:
College/University |
Accepted Management Entrance Exam |
IIM Bangalore |
CAT |
Christ University |
XAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT etc. |
Jain University-CMS Business School |
CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT etc. |
Alliance University |
ALLIANCE-AMAT, CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, etc. |
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship |
XAT, CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT etc. |
Presidency College, Bangalore |
CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, KMAT etc. |
IBS Bangalore |
CAT, IBSAT, GMAT, NMAT etc. |
Ramaiah Institute of Technology |
CAT, MAT, CMAT |
NSB Academy, Bangalore |
CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA etc. |
Welingkar (WeSchool) Bangalore |
CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA |
After screening applicants based upon their percentile in the accepted entrance examination, the colleges conduct the second phase of admissions which includes a profile screening and personal interview.
After consideration of the performance of the candidate based upon the three factors, the admissions are finally completed for MBA degree.
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Home to a number of management institutions and business schools, including some of the nation’s top institutes, Bangalore has numerous colleges and universities offering an MBA course. Here we have listed and provided the important details of the top colleges offering MBA in India.
The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, is one of India’s most prestigious management institutions. It is one of the best business and management centres of India and has also received the national management category ranking of 2. Another major accreditation of the institute is the prestigious EQUIS accreditation, which is an international label signifying excellence in management and business education. IIM Bangalore is well-known as a business school not only in India but also internationally.
IIM Bangalore offers Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) as well as Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics (PGP-BA) to students who have successfully completed graduation. The institute offers specialisations in areas of management like marketing, finance and accounting, organisational behaviour and HRM, entrepreneurship, strategy management etc. IIM-B is known for offering a number of up and coming MBA specialisations like Economics and Social Sciences, Decision Sciences, Management Communication, Public Policy etc.
The course fee for a PGPM or PGP-BA ranges from roughly INR 13 lakhs to INR 24.5 lakhs. Candidates who have successfully qualified the CAT examination are screened for further selection procedures. The details about the institute and the course offered are provided below.
Degree Offered |
|
Accreditations |
NIRF Rank 2 in Management Category (2024), EQUIS |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT |
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR 13 Lakhs-INR 24.5 Lakhs |
Average Placement Package |
INR 34 LPA |
Christ (deemed to be) University has two campuses, one being in Ghaziabad and the main university campus being in Bangalore. It is one of the top private universities of India and is well-known for the MBA degree it offers to students in terms of the academic support as well as placements. It is ranked within the top 60 management institutions of India by the NIRF (2024). It has accreditations such as an ‘A’ grade by the NAAC as well as a recognition by the UGC as an “institution with potential for excellence” as of 2006. The School of Business and Management, Christ University has also received the prestigious AACSB accreditation.
Christ University offers a full-time MBA to students in specialisations like marketing, finance, human resources, lean operations and systems, business analytics etc. The candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in management entrances like the CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT etc. The course fee range for pursuing an MBA from Christ University is INR 7 lakhs to INR 21 lakhs for the full program.
Here are further details about the MBA course offered at Christ University, Bangalore campus.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
NIRF Rank 60 in Management Category (2024), NAAC A, AACSB |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
|
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR 7 Lakhs- INR 25 Lakhs |
Average Placement Package |
INR 15 Lakhs |
The CMS Business School, Jain University, is a top-ranked and well-recognized university of India. Jain University has been accredited by various statutory bodies including those like UGC, NBA, etc. It has been recognised as a NAAC rated A++ institute for higher education and has been ranked among the top 77 universities of India's Management Category by NIRF (2024).
CMS Business School at Jain University provides a 2-year MBA course to students in streams like marketing, finance, HRM, logistics and supply chain management, business analytics, operations and systems management etc. The university accepts candidates who have appeared in any of the entrance examinations among CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT etc. The full course fee for an MBA from CMS Business School at the university costs about INR 11 lakhs. There are a number of financial support options available for students to afford the course.
Here are the important details about the MBA course as offered at CMS Business School, Jain University:
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
UGC, NBA, NAAC A++, NIRF Rank 77 In Management Category (2024) |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
|
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR 11 Lakhs |
Average Placement Package |
INR 7 LPA |
*: Dual Specialisations
Alliance School of Business, a constituent unit of the prestigious Alliance University, offers an MBA degree to students at the PG level. The university has all the major accreditations such as those from UGC, AICTE, BCI etc. It has also received acclaimed recognitions such as the IACBE and the AACSB and has been ranked among the top 71 universities of India's Management Category by NIRF (2024). Thus, Alliance University is one of the top private universities to take up an MBA degree from in Bangalore.
Candidates who clear the Alliance Management Aptitude Test (AMAT) or an equivalent management entrance such as the CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT etc. The students are offered an MBA degree in specialisation areas like marketing, finance, HRM, digital transformation, international business etc. The average fee for the full course ranges from INR 15 lakhs to INR 18 lakhs.
Here are the details for the MBA course offered at the university.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
|
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
|
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR 15 Lakhs to INR 18 Lakhs |
Average Placement Package |
INR 10 LPA |
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) is a private management institute in Bangalore, Karnataka, and has received various accolades and recognitions over time including the well-known AACSB recognition and AICTE approval. XIME is known for its strong network of connectivity and reach to other B-schools and hence it is a top institute of Bangalore to take management education from.
It offers students with a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in specialisation areas such as finance, marketing, OB & HR, IT and analytics and general management. Candidates who have appeared and qualified any of the management entrances such as CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT, XAT etc. The full course fee is nearly INR 12 lakhs, which is comparatively much affordable than other private universities providing MBA degrees.
Find the important details pertaining to the MBA at XIME here.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
AICTE, AACSB |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
|
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR 12 Lakhs |
Average Placement Package |
INR 9 LPA |
Presidency College is a NAAC rated A+ university of Bangalore which is recognised as one of the best colleges to take up an MBA from. The university has also received the approval of the AICTE for its technical and management courses.
A full-time MBA degree course of 24 months is offered at Presidency College. The specialisations offered include those like finance, marketing, HRM, operations and supply chain, e-commerce, digital marketing and business analytics. The full course fee ranges from about INR 6 lakhs. The commonly accepted entrance examinations include those like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, KMAT etc.
Find more details about the MBA program offered at Presidency College, Bangalore here.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
NAAC A+, AICTE |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
|
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR INR 6 Lakhs |
Average Placement Package |
INR INR 4.3 Lakhs |
ICFAI Business School, Bangalore, is a part of the ICFAI Foundation of Higher Education (IFHE), which is one of India’s top ranked management institutions. IBS Bangalore is an excellent option for taking up an MBA from due to its satisfactory placement reports as well as affordable fee range compared to many private institutes of India.
The institute offers a full-time MBA course to students. Candidates who have appeared in any of the following entrance examinations, namely CAT, IBSAT, GMAT, NMAT etc. are eligible to seek admissions to this course. The specialisations provided here include sales and marketing, finance, HRM, operations and IT and systems. The full course fee for the MBA degree at IBS Bangalore is INR 12,06,000.
More details about the MBA course at IBS Bangalore have been given below.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
UGC, AICTE |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
|
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR 12,06,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 7 LPA |
Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore is a private institute that provides courses in technology and management. The institute has received the major accreditations such as from AICTE, NBA etc. It is also a member of the AIU. The institute has satisfactory placement records and is known to provide an all-round academic support to students.
RIT-B offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) of 2 years to students. The candidates are selected for admission screening on the basis of their score on any of the management entrance examinations namely CAT, MAT and CMAT. The specialisations offered in the institute include marketing, finance, HRM, operations, business analytics and data science, banking, financial services and insurance, aviation management etc. The full course fee for an MBA at this institute ranges from INR 6 lakhs to INR 8 lakhs.
Find more relevant details about the course here.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
AICTE, AIU, NBA |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
|
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR 6 Lakhs to INR 8 Lakhs |
Average Placement Package |
INR 5 LPA |
*: Minor Specialisations
NSB Academy, Business School is affiliated to the Bangalore University and is an AICTE-approved management institution. It has also been graded as an ‘A’ grade institute by the NAAC. The academy is a popular choice for MBA for students seeking management education from Bangalore. It is known for its vast networking facilities, distinguished faculty, graduate assistantship programs and current and industry-relevant course curriculum.
NSB Academy offers students with a 2-year full time MBA program, the admissions for which are based upon performance in entrance examinations such as CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, ATMA etc. The full course fee for an MBA from NSB Academy is about INR 8 lakhs. The specialisations available in this degree include finance, marketing, HRM, business analytics, and logistics and supply chain management. Facilities for a single specialisation as well as dual specialisations are offered by the university.
The major details about the MBA course offered at NSB Academy, Bangalore are provided here.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
UGC, AICTE, NAAC A |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
|
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR 8 Lakhs |
Average Placement Package |
INR 7 LPA |
Welingkar WeSchool, Bangalore was established in 2008 and is another good option for taking up a management degree from. This business school is approved by the AICTE and has consistently been ranked among the top institutions in India for management education over the years.
It offers students with a PGDM course in specialisation areas like marketing, finance, operations, HRM and business analytics. The course fee at WeSchool is about INR 13 lakhs and candidates who have appeared in and qualified any one of the entrance examinations-CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA etc. are eligible to apply.
Find more details about the PGDM course offered at WeSchool here.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
AICTE, NBA |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
|
Course Specialisations |
|
Course Fees |
INR 13 Lakhs |
Average Placement Package |
INR 10.4 LPA |
So, not only are there top public institutes that offer an MBA/PGDM/PGP in Bangalore, but also numerous private institutions that offer MBA degrees in a much more affordable fee range and with many innovative and budding specialisations.
The Return on Investment is a very crucial factor to look at while selecting an MBA college or institute. The main idea is to evaluate the return in terms of the placement package that you will receive after graduation in comparison to the finances you have invested into completing the degree.
Top MBA institutions of Bangalore provide excellent RoI as the recruiters that they partner with for placements include the top companies across India and abroad, including corporate firms, business giants and MNCs.
Here are some of the top MBA colleges of Bangalore that offer an appealing RoI to graduates through student support and placement services.
College/Institute |
Annual Fees |
Average Placement Package |
IIM Bangalore |
INR 6.5 Lakhs to INR 13 Lakhs |
INR 34 LPA |
Welingkar (WeSchool) Bangalore |
INR 6.5 Lakhs |
INR 13.4 Lakhs |
Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship |
INR 6 Lakhs |
INR 9 LPA |
NSB Academy, Bangalore |
INR 4 Lakhs |
INR 7 LPA |
Christ University, Bangalore |
INR 3.5 Lakhs to INR 12.5 Lakhs |
INR 15 LPA |
Alliance University |
INR 7.5 Lakhs to INR 9 Lakhs |
INR 10 LPA |
CMS Business School, Jain University |
INR 5.5 Lakhs |
INR 7 LPA |
So, IIM Bangalore unanimously is the best management institute in Bangalore when it comes to placements and RoI. Private colleges like Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship and Welingkar WeSchool also offer good value for investments as their average placement packages offered to students are satisfactorily high.
Placements being a central aspect of an MBA degree, you should check the placement partners of the college you select before applying. This can be helpful for you in exploring your career options in the future as you can apply to a large number of companies and firms right after graduation if the placement services provided are excellent and comprehensive.
Some of the top recruiters of MBA colleges in Bangalore include MNCs, corporations, private firms and in some cases, public sector organisations. In many cases, these companies also partner with the colleges offering the MBA degree program to provide industry-training programs, following which students may also be extended internship opportunities or placement opportunities.
Here are the top recruiters of some of the prestigious colleges of Bangalore providing an MBA or PGDM course to students.
College/Institute/University |
Top Recruiting Partners |
IIM Bangalore |
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Christ University |
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Jain University-CMS Business School |
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Alliance University |
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Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship |
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Presidency College, Bangalore |
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IBS Bangalore |
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Ramaiah Institute of Technology |
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NSB Academy, Bangalore |
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Welingkar (WeSchool) Bangalore |
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Thus, a large number of overseas and domestic firms, financial firms and companies often partner directly with management colleges and business schools to directly hire MBA graduates with appealing salary packages and perks. Thus, students pursuing an MBA from these institutions have the opportunity of kick-starting their career right after graduation.
Taking up an MBA course from a regular management college or business school may not be feasible for all students due to a variety of reasons like inability to devote time to a full-time degree, financial constraints, limited number of seats etc. The best alternative now available on a widespread basis to students is the option of pursuing a full-time MBA in online course.
As has been mandated by the Distance Education Bureau of UGC (UGC-DEB), when a duly accredited and approved college/institute provides an online degree course, it is of equal value and credibility as a regular MBA degree. So, students can now take up an online MBA alongside other ventures like internships, jobs etc.
Bangalore has many colleges and institutions that provide their MBA courses in the distance education mode, but many are now turning towards the online mode of education.
Course |
Course Duration |
Full Fee |
Specialisations |
MBA |
2 years |
INR 2,00,000 |
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There are a large number of universities and colleges in Bangalore that are offering an MBA course in the distance/online mode as well. Explore more about online and distance MBA from Bangalore on College Vidya.
Here is a list of some online MBA colleges in different regions. You can check out this list & choose the best one near your residential/work location.
The best MBA college in Bangalore is IIM Bangalore. It is one of the top business and management institutions of the nation and has been ranked as the second best management institution of India by the NIRF in 2024. It has a commendable placement support with excellent RoI after graduation.
MBA colleges in Bangalore such as IIM Bangalore, Welingkar (WeSchool) Bangalore, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME), NSB Academy, Bangalore, Christ University etc. offer appealing RoIs to students. Placement packages as high as INR 34 LPA are offered at some institutes like IIM Bangalore.
Yes, Bangalore has top management institutes and business schools like IIM Bangalore, NSB Academy, CMS Business School, Christ University etc. and is one of the most preferable cities of India to take up an MBA from.
There are a number of private MBA colleges in Bangalore which offer reasonably affordable fee ranges for the course. These include universities and colleges like Presidency College, Bangalore (INR 6 lakhs for full course), NSB Academy, Bangalore (INR 8 lakhs for full course), Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (INR 15 lakhs to INR 18 lakhs) etc.
One of the best government colleges for MBA in Bangalore is IIM-Bangalore which offers a 2-year Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM) which is an equivalent of an MBA degree.
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