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College Vidya Team Sep 9, 2024 2.6K Reads
Delhi and the national capital regions (NCR) of India are home to a large number of reputed colleges and management institutions that offer MBA and related courses for students at the PG level. This blog brings to you the top ranked and accredited MBA colleges of Delhi and NCR along with all important details starting from requisite entrance exams, full fee, available specialisations, placement service details and much more. Continue reading to explore the best option of taking up an MBA from Delhi for your management career.
When it comes to selecting the best college for pursuing an MBA for your management career, the decision must be carefully planned and well-researched, as it is an irreversible investment of effort and resources. One of the best approaches is to research the rankings and accreditations of the university and accordingly select from the most reliable and reputed colleges. Also Read: Full form of MBA.
Delhi and NCR regions around the capital have a vast number of well-reputed colleges that offer MBA and PGDM degrees to interested students. These institutions are not only well-known in Delhi but are also prestigious and some of the best options for MBA education across India. Explore the top 10 ranked management institutions by NIRF (2024) offering an MBA/PGDM degree course in Delhi-NCR.
MBA College/University |
NIRF Ranking |
Course |
Accepted Entrance Exams |
MBA Fees (Approx.) |
Department of Management Studies (DMS) –Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
4 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
CAT |
INR 10,40,000 |
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi |
25 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
JMI Entrance Exam |
INR 47,000 - INR 2,10,000 |
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) |
15 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
GMAT |
INR 22,00,000 |
International Management Institute |
40 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
INR 20,19,060– INR 31,71,300 |
Fore School of Management |
53 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
INR 16,98,000–INR 21,22,500 |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
65 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
CAT/CMAT/ GGSIPU CET |
INR 2,52,000 |
Jagan Institute of Management Studies |
87 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Based on General Eligibility |
INR 8,06,000 |
Jamia Hamdard |
78 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
CAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/XAT/GPAT/ATMA |
INR 1,20,000 |
New Delhi Institute Of Management |
88 |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT or State Common Entrance Examinations |
INR 10,60,000 |
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), New Delhi |
– |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
CAT |
INR 2,00,000 |
The general eligibility for applying to an MBA or PGDM course in Delhi and NCR colleges is quite inclusive and minimal.
The minimum basic eligibility to apply to the course is that the candidate should have a valid Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution/university. Most universities require the candidate to have secured at least 50% aggregate marks at the graduation level. Some universities/colleges may have a preference for candidates with prior professional experience. Interested candidates from any stream of education can apply to an MBA/PGDM course.
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Candidates who meet the basic eligibility criteria must further clear the selection procedure for getting enrolled in the course. This includes two major aspects:
Even if you meet the basic eligibility criteria for taking up an MBA, most reputed universities require a valid score on any of the nationally accepted management entrance tests. Some of the most widely accepted tests of management whose scores are accepted by universities include CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT etc. Some universities may also conduct their own management entrance exams on the basis of which the further selection procedure is completed.
Once you have met the university cut-off for a particular management entrance exam, the university further conducts a screening procedure of your portfolio. The screening procedure also includes a round of Personal Interview (PI) which the candidate must successfully crack to finally get through to enrollment in the MBA program.
Here we have listed down the accepted management entrance exams whose scores are considered for admission by some of the top MBA colleges and B-schools of Delhi NCR.
College/University |
Accepted Management Entrance Exam |
Department of Management Studies (DMS) –Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
CAT |
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi |
JMI Entrance Exam |
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade |
GMAT |
International Management Institute |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
Fore School of Management |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
CAT/CMAT/ GGSIPU CET |
Jagan Institute of Management Studies |
Based on General Eligibility |
Jamia Hamdard |
CAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/XAT/GPAT/ATMA |
New Delhi Institute Of Management |
CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT or State Common Entrance Examinations |
Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi |
CAT |
The Department of Management Studies (DMS) is a part of the prestigious IIT Delhi, and is a management college with all top accreditations in its basket such as consistently high NIRF rankings (currently the fourth top B-school of India in 2024), AICTE-approval, NBA approval and the prestigious AACSB recognition. The institution was established in 1993, although IIT-D provided students with management courses as early as 1974.
The MBA program of DMS-IIT Delhi was launched in 1997 as a response to the feedback from students and faculty. The course is AICTE-approved and is offered in 9 areas of specialisation, including some unique specialisation choices such as telecommunication systems management. The candidates are selected on the basis of their CAT scores and further rounds of PI. The placement records of the university are also satisfactorily high, and the average salary package offered to MBA graduates as of 2024 was nearly INR 21 LPA.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
NIRF Rank 4 in Management Category (2024), AICTE, UGC, NBA, AACSB etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 10,40,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 20,90,000 P.A |
Jamia Millia Islamia University Delhi is a prestigious name for higher education not only in Delhi but across the nation. It has been ranked by NIRF as among the top 30 management institutions of India and also the 25th best university across India for overall excellence in education. It is a central NAAC-graded A++ university that was established originally in Aligarh in 1920 and further moved to Delhi.
The university offers students with a 2-year MBA degree course and accepts candidates for the same through its university entrance exam- the Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Exam (JMI Exam). The course is offered with 4 areas of specialisations, including the unique area of pharmaceutical management. The university is well-known as being one of India’s most affordable institutions for completing an MBA as the full course fee ranges from INR 47,000 to INR 2,10,000 for the entire period of 2 years, which is very affordable in comparison to other major hubs for MBA. Added to this is the benefit of excellent placement services and records, with ROIs hiking up to 4x times the investment, making it one of the most plausible options for pursuing an MBA from in Delhi.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
NIRF Rank 25 in Management Category (2024), NAAC A++ Grade etc |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
JMI Entrance Examination |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 47,000 - INR 2,10,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 8,80,000 P.A. |
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi is a deemed-to-be-university established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The institute has garnered widespread acclaim as one of the top B-schools for education in foreign trade, international business etc. It is a NAAC-rated A grade college and is a member of international management school associations such as AMBA. It also has the AACSB approval, and is India’s 15th best management school as of 2024 based on NIRF Rankings.
The institute offers students a full-time PGDM course, which is equivalent to an MBA degree. The course is offered in 2 main areas of specialisation, namely international business management (IBM) and business analytics. The candidates are screened based on their percentile score on the GMAT exam and further performance in personal interview rounds. The PGDM course at IIFT is prepared in accordance with international business standards and practices to provide students with a thorough insight into the field of international trade. The course is placement-integrated, with satisfactory records for placements of PGDM graduates. The PGDM course at IIFT is also offered in the evening and part-time mode for students who cannot pursue the full-time degree.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
NIRF Rank 15 in Management Category (2024), NAAC ‘A’, AACSB, AMBA etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
GMAT |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 22,00,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 25,16,000 P.A. |
The International Management Institute (IMI) was established in 1981 by corporate houses like RPG Enterprises, Nestle, ITC etc. The first campus of IMI was set up in Delhi although it has two other campuses in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar. The institute has established itself as one of India’s finest business schools and has been identified by the NIRF (2024) as being the 34th best institution for management education in India. Further, it has major accreditations from bodies like the NBA, AMBA, AACSB, SAQS, etc.
IMI Delhi offers a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in 8 specialization areas. The candidates are selected for the course on the basis of their performance in entrances like the CAT, XAT or GMAT and further personal interviews by the university. The fee range for the course varies from INR 20,19,060 to INR 31,71,300 depending upon whether the candidate is from a merit quota or sponsored quota. Placement services are also provided as part of the course, with good records for placement rates and packages offered.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
NIRF Rank 40 in Management Category (2024), AICTE, NBA, AMBA, AACSB, SAQS, AIU etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 20,19,060– INR 31,71,300 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 17,00,000 P.A. |
FORE School of Management, Delhi is an AICTE approved institution for management education that was established in 1981, and is currently the 53 best management institution of India. The institution also has recognitions from AACSB, AIU and NBA. It provides various post graduate degree programs, diplomas and fellowship programs that allow students to establish a successful management career.
FSM Delhi provides a full-time PGDM course which is of a duration of 2 years and has been approved by AICTE as being a valid technical course. The degree is offered in 9 specialisation areas such as communication management, economics and business policy, marketing management, strategic management etc. The full fee for the course ranges between INR 17,00,000 to INR 21,50,000, with financial support features such as low-cost EMIs. The program is also placement integrated and students can explore career opportunities from over 100 recruiting partners of the institute.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
NIRF Rank 53 in Management Category (2024), AICTE, NBA, AIU, AACSB etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/XAT/GMAT |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 16,98,000–INR 21,22,500 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 14,50,000 P.A. |
Established in 1998 by the Government of India, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is a state government university located in Dwarka, Delhi. The university is one of north India’s most prestigious universities for higher education, with an A++ rating by the NAAC and approvals from UGC, AICTE etc. It is also quite well-known for its management courses, and is among India’s top 70 management institutions as ranked by the NIRF (2024). The MBA program here is approved by the AICTE and is available in 6 specialisations. The university provides ample opportunities of skill enhancement through industry interactions, professional training workshops, professional grooming etc. The course is placement-integrated and the university has excellent records of placement, with students grabbing jobs with a high RoI after course completion.
Given below are further key details about the MBA program at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
UGC, NAAC A++, NIRF Rank 65 in Management Category (2024), AICTE etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/CMAT/ GGSIPU CET |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 2,52,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 12,00,000 P.A |
Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) is a private management institution in Delhi established in 1993. It has received various accolades and recognition from bodies of national stature such as the AICTE, NBA, SAQS etc. It is currently an ‘A’ grade institute (based on NAAC ratings) and is also among the top 100 management institutions in India (based on NIRF rankings of 2024). The course offered at JIMS is a full-time MBA degree course in 4 specialisation areas-finance, marketing, e-commerce and retail management. The admissions to the course are based on the minimum eligibility criteria, which includes having successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree course from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. The institute provides holistic managerial education to students with an industry-relevant curriculum, highly experienced faculty and industry experts, industry interactions and seminars and more. The placement services provided during the program and after graduation enable students to explore internship and job opportunities in renowned companies and firms including MNCs.
The full details about the MBA program at JIMS have been provided below.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
NBA, AICTE, NAAC ‘A’ Grade, NIRF Rank 87 in Management Category (2024), SAQS etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
Based on General Eligibility |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 8,06,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 8,00,000 P.A |
Jamia Hamdard is a government-funded university of Delhi that has been accredited by the UGC and AICTE and is an ‘A’ grade university of India (based on NAAC-ratings). The management courses at Jamia Hamdard are offered through the School of Management & Business Studies (SMBS), and the PG program offered here is a regular MBA degree. The selection criteria for the course is the candidate’s performance in a management entrance like the CAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT etc. MBA education at Jamia Hamdard is in a relatively affordable fee range, the total course fee for the program is INR 1,20,000 for two years. Financial aid is also offered by the university to allow a larger number of management aspirants to take the course up. The university has a wide industry connect and offers placement services as part of the MBA program that allow the graduates to explore career opportunities in prestigious firms and companies with fair compensation, making up for excellent RoIs.
Enlisted below are further essential details about the MBA program at Jamia Hamdard.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
NAAC ‘A’ Grade, NIRF Rank 78 in Management Category (2024), AICTE, UGC etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/CMAT/MAT/GMAT/XAT/GPAT/ATMA |
Full Course Fees |
INR 1,20,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 4,63,000 P.A |
The New Delhi Institute of Management or NDIM, is a semi-private management institution that was established in 1992. It has been accredited by the NBA as well as AICTE for its professional courses, and offers a full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in 9 areas of specialisations. Some of the notable specialisations available at NDIM include those like media and communication management, e-commerce and IT, digital marketing management etc. The full fee for the course is INR 10.6 lakhs. Some of the key features of the PGDM offered here include live projects, regular plant visits, industrial interaction, corporate interactions, internships etc. The placement services at NDIM are quite enhanced, with students securing fairly compensated jobs through the campus selections.
Find further details about the PGDM program at NDIM here.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
NBA, AICTE, AIU, NIRF Rank 88 in Management Category (2024), |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA/GMAT or State Common Entrance Examinations |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 10,60,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 7,70,000 P.A |
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi is a part of the University of Delhi and is regarded as one of Delhi’s top government management colleges. It has accreditations from AMDISA and approval from AICTE for providing technical professional courses. FMS Delhi is well-known in academic circles for providing affordable management education to students along with excellent return on investment in terms of placements.
The MBA program of FMS Delhi is a full-time 2 year degree course for which the candidates are picked based on their CAT exam scores and further performance in personal interview rounds. The institute offers 9 specialisations for the MBA program that the students can choose from, which also includes a few unique areas of specialisations like culture, philosophy and management, strategic management, entrepreneurship etc. The full course fee is INR 2,00,000 and the average placement packages for MBA graduates is INR 23 LPA, making for an excellent ROI. The institute, being a government funded body, offers affordable MBA education to students with excellence in the quality of learning too.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
NAAC, AICTE, AMDISA etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 2,00,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 23,00,000 P.A. |
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The ROI is one of the key factors for choosing an MBA college. Since completing an MBA degree requires an irreversible investment of effort and financial resources, a good Return on Investment shows the utility of completing that course. In practice, the ROI of an MBA college can be evaluated on the basis of
One can also evaluate the ROI of an MBA college vis. a vis. the overall professional and practical exposure, the networking opportunities and the placement training that is offered by the college to the student. However, comparison of the average placement package and the course fee is one of the most common parameters for evaluating ROI.
MBA colleges and business schools of Delhi NCR have an excellent record for placement percentage and salaries. The government institutions are especially leading this front as they have affordable fee ranges and bring excellent career opportunities and job roles for students to select from. The private colleges also have industry tie-ups with top companies and MNCs that allows students to explore jobs in some of the top corporations right after graduation.
Here are the course fee and average placement packages offered at the top MBA colleges in Delhi and NCR for an easy comparison of the ROI.
College/Institute |
Full Course Fees |
Average Placement Package |
Department of Management Studies (DMS) –Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
INR 10,40,000 |
INR 20,90,000 P.A |
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi |
INR 47,000 - INR 2,10,000 |
INR 8,80,000 P.A. |
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade |
INR 22,00,000 |
INR 25,16,000 P.A. |
International Management Institute |
INR 20,19,060– INR 31,71,300 |
INR 17,00,000 P.A |
Fore School of Management |
INR 16,98,000–INR 21,22,500 |
INR 14,50,000 P.A. |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
INR 2,52,000 |
INR 12,00,000 P.A |
Jagan Institute of Management Studies |
INR 8,06,000 |
INR 8,00,000 P.A |
Jamia Hamdard |
INR 1,20,000 |
INR 4,63,000 P.A |
New Delhi Institute Of Management |
INR 10,60,000 |
INR 7,70,000 P.A |
Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), New Delhi |
INR 2,00,000 |
INR 23,00,000 P.A. |
Note that the course fee includes the full fee for 2 years but the placement packages are on a per annum basis.
With the ever-growing rise of corporates, the career sector for an MBA graduate is ripe with opportunities in both India and abroad. The job scope after completing an MBA is diverse and well-paid with good scope for career escalation.
Depending upon the specialisation area of an MBA course, the primary recruiters of MBA graduates can range from MNCs, corporate houses, finance firms, consultancy firms, IT companies, business relations and growth companies, top brands and marketing agencies, banks and even some government institutions.
Here are the top recruiting partners of some of Delhi-NCR’s best MBA colleges. These companies partner with the B-schools and hire the MBA graduates right after degree completion.
College/Institute/University |
Top Recruiting Partners |
Department of Management Studies (DMS) –Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
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Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi |
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade |
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International Management Institute |
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Fore School of Management |
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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University |
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Jagan Institute of Management Studies |
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Jamia Hamdard |
Current Information Available |
New Delhi Institute Of Management |
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Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), New Delhi |
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A few other prominent colleges and business schools in the Delhi and NCR regions that offer quality education, have major accreditations and provide good placement services include:
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management - LBSIM New Delhi |
Great Lakes Institute of Management (GLIM), Gurgaon |
IMS Ghaziabad: Institute of Management Studies |
Jindal Global Business School |
SRM University, Delhi |
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi |
Faculty of Management Studies, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (Faridabad) |
Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi |
For more details about these universities and colleges, visit the official websites of the educational institution.
If you are a candidate interested in taking up an MBA or PGDM course from a well-reputed institute in the online or distance learning mode, here we have listed a few of the accredited and duly approved universities and institutes in Delhi and NCR region that offer an MBA or a PGDM course to students.
University |
Course |
Mode |
MBA |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
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BIMTECH |
PGDM |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
IMT, Ghaziabad |
PGDM |
Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
MBA |
Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi |
MBA |
Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
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.
So, as can be seen, Delhi and NCR regions are home to some of India’s best colleges and institutes that provide postgraduate education in management in the form of courses like MBA and PGDM. In the true spirit of making higher education accessible to all, mostly all these institutes offer financial aid in the form of semester-wise or annual instalments for fee payments and financial assistance through educational loans. So, if you are interested in taking up an MBA degree, then Delhi (NCR region) can be one of the best cities to seek management education from.
A few of the MBA colleges in Delhi NCR with best records of placements and Return on Investment include Department of Management Studies (DMS) –Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia University, FMS Delhi, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), Delhi etc.
In University of Delhi (DU), the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) is one of the best colleges for taking up an MBA from. The academic and practical exposure of the course paired with the comparatively affordable fee range and excellent placements, taking up an MBA from FMS, DU is worth it.
On a general basis, the minimum eligibility to take up an MBA from colleges in Delhi is that the candidate should have completed at least their Bachelor’s education from a recognised university/institute with a minimum score (aggregate 50% marks). They should also have a valid score in one of the accepted management entrance exams (CAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/NMAT etc.).
The exact fee range for completing an MBA from Delhi NCR would depend on the particular university/college you choose. However, the fee range for an MBA/PGDM course can range anywhere between INR 50,000 to nearly INR 31,00,000 for the full course.
A few of the public and government institutes in Delhi for taking up an MBA from include Department of Management Studies (DMS)-IIT Delhi, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi, Faculty of Management Studies (FMS)-DU, Jamia Millia Islamia University Delhi, Jamia Hamdard etc.
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