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College Vidya Team Sep 10, 2024 3.5K Reads
One of the cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India, Ghaziabad has a number of MBA colleges that offer top grade management education to students along with vast industry exposure, enabling management aspirants to engage in hands-on learning and professional training. There are a number of private institutions and universities in Ghaziabad that offer either an MBA or an equivalent PGDM program to students.
This blog consolidates essential details about the courses and colleges of Ghaziabad offering these courses, and provides further insights about the placement services of these institutions. Continue reading to find out more details about the MBA courses at the top 10 MBA colleges in the city and further details regarding the fees, placements and admissions to these courses.
When it comes to management education, Ghaziabad is a city that has many reputed colleges and universities to choose from. These private institutions offer quality education in management, have approved curriculums and provisions for industry exposure of students such as through internships, dissertation, field training etc.
Ghaziabad mostly has private MBA colleges and institutions, and the course fees for the program are in a moderate to higher range, although a number of financial support features are provided alongside to ensure that a larger number of aspirants can take up these programs. Also Read: Full form of MBA
Here is a list of some of the prestigious MBA colleges and universities of Ghaziabad selected on the basis of a number of factors such as their NIRF Rankings (2024), course fees, faculty and pedagogy, placement training and campus recruitment etc.
MBA College/University |
NIRF Ranking |
Course |
Accepted Entrance Exams |
MBA Fees (Approx.) |
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad |
35 |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT |
INR 18,00,000 |
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad |
– |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
CAT/MAT/ XAT/CMAT/ATMA/UPSEE |
INR 1,19,000 |
Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad |
– |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA |
INR 7,95,000 |
Christ (Deemed to be) University |
– |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/XAT/ATMA/GRE |
INR 8,45,000 |
Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad |
– |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
UPCAT CUET |
INR 2,42,386 |
Indirapuram Institute of Higher Studies (IIHS), Ghaziabad |
– |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA |
INR 4,99,000 |
Institute of Technology and Science (ITS) |
– |
PGDM & MBA |
CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT/UPSEE |
INR 6,00,000 |
ABES Engineering College |
– |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
CUET-PG |
INR 1,33,600 |
Institute of Productivity and Management, Ghaziabad |
– |
Post Graduate Degree in Management (PGDM) |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA |
INR 3,00,000 |
Inmantec Institutions |
– |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
JCCAT/XAT/RMAT/CAT/MAT |
INR 2,10,000 |
Management aspirants seeking admission in an MBA program in Ghaziabad firstly need to meet the minimum criteria for eligibility in terms of their qualifications and experience, followed by which they must appear in an aptitude exam for management and the subsequent admission procedure.
Admissions to an MBA/PGDM College in Ghaziabad usually progresses through 3 parts:
Phase 1: General Minimum Eligibility
The general criteria for admission to an MBA program in Ghaziabad is:
Note: In general, candidates can seek admissions in an MBA program irrespective of their previous educational stream. However, some universities and colleges for an MBA require the candidate to have a Bachelor’s degree in a specific stream/a specific degree based on the specialisation they opt for.
Phase 2: Qualifying an Accepted Management Entrance Examination
If the aspirant is a valid candidate for seeking admission in an MBA program, the next phase is to appear in and qualify a valid management entrance examination at the national or state level. Some institutions also conduct their own entrance examination for screening management aspirants for admission.
A few of the commonly accepted entrance examinations in Ghaziabad MBA colleges include:
Given here is a list of all the entrances of management that are considered valid for admission to an MBA program in the top 10 MBA colleges of Ghaziabad.
College/University |
Accepted Management Entrance Exam |
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad |
CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT |
Jaipuria School of Business, Ghaziabad |
CAT/MAT/ XAT/CMAT/ATMA/UPSEE |
Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA |
Christ (Deemed to be) University |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/XAT/ATMA/GRE |
Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad |
UPCAT CUET |
Indirapuram Institute of Higher Studies (IIHS), Ghaziabad |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA |
Institute of Technology and Science (ITS) |
CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT/UPSEE |
ABES Engineering College |
CUET-PG |
Institute of Productivity and Management, Ghaziabad |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA |
Inmantec Institutions |
JCCAT/XAT/RMAT/CAT/MAT |
Phase 3: GD-PI
The last phase of admission to an MBA college is the screening at the university-specific level, which involves either one or more of the following rounds:
After clearing and qualifying these rounds of admission and getting shortlisted by the university, a candidate can get themselves enrolled in the course by registering and paying the course fee for the program.
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The top 10 management institutions of Ghaziabad and further details about their MBA/PGDM program have been listed here.
The institute of Management Technology (IMT) is one of the reputed management institutes of India with campuses in Ghaziabad and Nagpur. Established in 1980, IMT Ghaziabad has emerged as one of the nation’s most reputed business schools with state of the art facilities for learning and skill development. It has been accredited by national and international bodies like the AACSB, SAQS, AICTE and NBA among others. The institute offers a PGDM program with specialisations in 3 functional areas- BFS, marketing and finance. The PGDM course is approved by the AICTE and equivalent to an MBA as per AIU mandate. With advanced features for technological support, academic pedagogy, faculty supervision and industry visits, IMT Ghaziabad is one of the city’s best options for an MBA degree. The placement cell here works relentlessly to bring top job offers with excellent RoI to the disposal of students.
Here are further important details about the PGDM program offered at IMT Ghaziabad.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
NIRF Rank 35 in Management Category (2024), AICTE, NBA, AACSB, SAQS, AIU etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/XAT/GMAT/CMAT |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 18,00,000 |
Average Placement Package |
INR 17,35,000 P.A. |
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, was started 22 years ago in 2001 and is an AICTE-approved and NAAC-rated ‘A’ grade college for management today. It is one of the top private B-schools of Uttar Pradesh that offers an AICTE-approved MBA course to students. The college is affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow. There are 8 specialisation options that a student can choose from, all taught by specialised and experienced faculty. Jaipuria has a special focus on hands-on learning and field experience, for which it has various provisions including those like short-term industry certifications that can be taken up alongside the degree as well as industrial visits, seminars and internships that help students to gain professional exposure alongside completing the degree. The college also offers a commendable RoI after course completion– the full fee for the MBA is INR 1,19,000 while the average CTC ranges around INR 9 LPA.
Find more important details about the MBA program of Jaipuria Institute of Management.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
AICTE, NAAC ‘A’ Grade |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/MAT/ XAT/CMAT/ATMA/UPSEE |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 1,19,000 |
Placement Package |
INR 9,00,000 P.A. |
The Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad, is a part of the IMS Group of Institutions and was established in 1990. It has top accreditations from national and international statutory bodies like the NBA, AICTE, ASIC and AACSB. It is also a member of the AIU. The institute offers a full-time 2 year degree– a PGDM (equivalent to an MBA as per AIU), with specialisation options in fields like finance, marketing, HRM, operations and supply chain, data analytics and international business. The institute has scholarships based on past academic background, merit criteria, alumni membership of IMS etc. The placement facilities here offer a satisfactory RoI with appealing CTCs to MBA graduates in starting positions.
Further important details about the course have been provided here.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
AICTE, NBA, AIU, ASIC, AACSB etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 7,95,000 |
Placement Package |
INR 8,25,000 P.A. |
Christ Deemed-to-e University is a higher education institution of eminence, well-known across India for providing premier UG, PG and doctoral education to students in various domains. It offers its management courses through its School of Business and Management, which is an A+ college and an AACSB member. It is also accredited by bodies such as the AICTE, BCI and UGC. The 2-year MBA program of Christ University is a PG management degree offered in 5 areas of specialisation. The course also includes aspects like field visits, industry exposure through alumni connect as well as seminars with professional experts, curriculum-mandated internships etc. The MBA program is placement-integrated and students can grab job opportunities worth average CTCs of INR 6.2 LPA through campus selections.
Explore further details about the university and the course here.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
NAAC A+, AICTE, AACSB, BCI, UGC etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/XAT/ATMA/GRE |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 8,45,000 |
Placement Package |
INR 6,20,000 P.A. |
Established in 2008, Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management (AKGIM) is an AICTE-recognised college that is a popular choice for management aspirants in Uttar Pradesh and beyond. The institute offers an MBA degree of 2 years that is recognised by the AICTE and selects candidates for the same through the CUET-PG examination. Marked by its affordable fee range, the college ensures equitable access to MBA education to all aspirants. Some of the prominent features of the course here is the strong academic pedagogy (including those case studies, project-work, field experience, quizzes, seminars etc.), a highly experienced faculty, comprehensive course structure and top placement facilities.
Further details about the MBA program at AKGIM are provided here.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
AICTE |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
UPCAT CUET |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 2,42,386 |
Placement Package |
INR 4,85,000 P.A. |
Indirapuram Institute of Higher Studies (IIHS), is a UGC-recognised institution for higher education in fields like management, computer applications, journalism, commerce etc. The institute was established in 2014 and has started offering its 2-year PGDM course since 2015. It is affiliated to Ch. Charan Singh University of Meerut. Marked by a focus on providing multifaceted learning to students, IIHS Ghaziabad allows multiple specialisations in the course. The PGDM is offered with 4 main functional areas of specialisation and 7 sectorial domains as well. There are facilities for triple specialisations in the course as well. The program is placement-integrated and IIHS partners with top organisations and MNCs to provide internship and job opportunities to MBA students.
Find further details about the PGDM program of IIHS Ghaziabad here.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
UGC, AICTE, NCTE, ISO etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT/ATMA |
Functional Specialisations |
|
Sectorial Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 4,99,000 |
Placement Package |
Current Statistics Unavailable |
The Institute of Technology and Science (ITS) is a renowned centre for management and technology studies in Uttar Pradesh and was started in 1995 in Ghaziabad. ITS Ghaziabad has an affiliation with the AKTU for its programs. It has accreditations from AICTE, NBA and a membership of the AIU. An ‘A’ grade institution (based on NAAC scores), ITS offers both a PGDM program to students through the ITS School of Management and an MBA program through ITS Ghaziabad main campus. In total, there are 6 areas of specialisations that a student can choose from for the course. In order to provide an immersive learning experience, the institute offers foreign language classes, value added module courses on personality development, business models etc., free laptops as part of the course as well as summer training and internship facilities. The placement services here, handled by the Corporate Resource Centre, provide job opportunities in top companies and corporate firms to students after they complete the degree.
Find more details about the PGDM and MBA courses at ITS here.
Degree Offered |
|
Accreditations |
NAAC ‘A’ Grade, NBA, AIU, AICTE etc. |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA/CMAT/UPSEE |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 6,00,000 |
Placement Package |
INR 6,50,000 P.A. to INR 8,00,000 P.A. |
The ABES Business School was established in 2006 in Ghaziabad and is affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow for its management courses. It is a NAAC-rated ‘A’ grade institution with approvals from AICTE and NBA. The course offered at ABES Business School is an MBA program of 2 years with specialisations in 6 areas and an approval from the AICTE. Candidates who qualify the CUET-PG can seek admission in this course. The full course fee of 2 years INR 1.33 lakhs and the average placement CTCs range from INR 4.5 LPA to INR 4.8 LPA.
Find more details about the MBA program at ABES Business School here.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
ISO, NBA, NAAC ‘A’ Grade, AICTE |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CUET-PG |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 1,33,600 |
Placement Package |
INR 4,80,000 P.A. |
Institute of Productivity and Management (IPM) is an institution for management studies started in Ghaziabad in 1977. It is an AICTE-approved institute for technical and professional courses. The Post Graduate Diploma (PGDM) offered here is a full-time management degree equivalent to an MBA and recognised by the AICTE. Students pursuing the course get the option of choosing their specialisation from 6 domains (marketing, finance, HRM, IT, international business and operations). The institute is quite well-known in the city for its experienced faculty, pedagogical and infrastructural support in the campus as well as foreign exchange programs for students, scholars, researchers and faculty. The RoI at IPM is also quite satisfactory for entry-level positions.
Important details about the PGDM course at IPM Ghaziabad have been elaborated below.
Degree Offered |
Post Graduate Degree in Management (PGDM) |
Accreditations |
AICTE |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
CAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 3,00,000 |
Placement Package |
INR 2,50,000 P.A. |
Inmantec Institutions of Ghaziabad are a group of institutions for higher education that have been recognised by the AICTE and are affiliated to AKTU, Lucknow. The institution has a legacy of providing management education to students since 1995. The institute provides an MBA course of two years in the regular learning mode in 6 areas of specialisations. The full fee for the course is within a pocket-friendly range of INR 2,10,000 (for 2 years), along with provisions of instalment mode of payment. The placement services of the institute make up for a good RoI of the course.
Find details about the MBA program at Inmantec Institutions here.
Degree Offered |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Accreditations |
AICTE |
Course Duration |
2 Years |
Accepted Entrance Examinations |
JCCAT/XAT/RMAT/CAT/MAT |
Course Specialisations |
|
Full Course Fees |
INR 2,10,000 |
Placement Package |
Current Statistics Unavailable |
A management aspirant should compare various colleges and institutions for an MBA course before choosing the final college of their choice. This selection in part should be based upon the placement services of the institution, as the placements are an essential part of an MBA degree.
One easy way of such comparison is the RoI factor of an MBA college, which provides an index of the comparison of the placement package and the fee for the course and shows how quickly the investment into the course can be recouped after graduation.
The RoI of MBA colleges in Ghaziabad is quite satisfactory, with graduates getting placed at job posts with appealing CTC at starting positions. Most MBA colleges of Ghaziabad are also well-connected with top companies and firms in economic centres of North India like Noida, Gururgam, Delhi etc., offering excellent scope for getting hired for highly compensated job roles.
Given here is a list of the full course fee for an MBA in the top 10 MBA colleges of Ghaziabad along with the average placement packages offered to MBA graduates after course completion for a comparison of their placement services.
College/Institute |
Full Course Fees |
Average Placement Package |
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad |
INR 18,00,000 |
INR 17,35,000 P.A. |
Jaipuria School of Business, Ghaziabad |
INR 1,19,000 |
INR 9,00,000 P.A. |
Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad |
INR 7,95,000 |
INR 8,25,000 P.A. |
Christ (Deemed to be) University |
INR 8,45,000 |
INR 6,20,000 P.A. |
Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad |
INR 2,42,386 |
INR 4,85,000 P.A. |
Indirapuram Institute of Higher Studies (IIHS), Ghaziabad |
INR 4,99,000 |
Current Statistics Unavailable |
Institute of Technology and Science (ITS) |
INR 6,00,000 |
INR 6,50,000 P.A. to INR 8,00,000 P.A. |
ABES Engineering College |
INR 1,33,600 |
INR 4,80,000 P.A. |
Institute of Productivity and Management, Ghaziabad |
INR 3,00,000 |
INR 2,50,000 P.A. |
Inmantec Institutions |
INR 2,10,000 |
Current Statistics Unavailable |
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Being a city in the Delhi NCR region, Ghaziabad MBA colleges are well-connected with top companies, corporate houses and public sector organisations, allowing them to bring job opportunities for highly appealing positions to students participating in their campus placement drives.
Additionally, due to the rigorous course curriculum and placement training provided in these colleges, top companies from a number of sectors also hire MBA graduates for appealing job positions. A few of the preposterous job sectors for an MBA graduate to venture into include:
Given here is a list of some of the top companies that partner with the MBA colleges in Ghaziabad to hire MBA graduates.
College/Institute/University |
Top Recruiting Partners |
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad |
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Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad |
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Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Ghaziabad |
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Christ (Deemed to be) University |
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Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad |
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Indirapuram Institute of Higher Studies (IIHS), Ghaziabad |
|
Institute of Technology and Science (ITS) |
|
ABES Engineering College |
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Institute of Productivity and Management, Ghaziabad |
|
Inmantec Institutions |
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Fully online MBA degrees are a recent revolutionary development in the field of management education, and are being recognised increasingly by various top institutions of the country as well as professional companies. As per the guidelines issued by the UGC-DEB, the credibility and value of an online MBA is now the same as that of a regular MBA degree (provided it has been completed from an accredited and approved college/university).
One of the major benefits of taking up an MBA degree in the online mode includes the opportunity to complete the degree from a top college of your choice from anywhere across India without constraining your education options to one city or state. Additionally, facilities for connecting with alumni and professors, real time live lectures, placement support, flexibility of learning etc. are some of the appealing perks of going for an online MBA degree.
Here is a list of some of the top universities and institutions from Chandigarh as well as across India that have been duly accredited for offering a fully online MBA degree to students:
University |
Location |
Course |
Mode |
Amity Online |
Ghaziabad |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
Chandigarh University Online |
Chandigarh |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
LPU Online |
Phagwara |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
ICFAI Online |
Hyderabad (Main Campus) |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
Online Manipal University |
Jaipur |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
IMT Online |
Ghaziabad |
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
Jain Online University |
Bangalore |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
Hindustan University Online |
Chennai |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
SASTRA University Online |
Thanjavur |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
Manav Rachna Online |
Faridabad |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
GLA Online |
Mathura |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
Online Uttaranchal University |
Dehradun |
Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Online Learning (OL) Mode |
So it can be seen that Ghaizabad is a hub for management education, with a number of private MBA colleges offering advanced learning facilities, supervision by experienced faculty as well as industrial exposure and connections with corporate companies and firms for career development. Management aspirants seeking all-round professional and theoretical learning can consider taking up an MBA from Ghaziabad.
The top college for an MBA (a PGDM) from Ghaziabad is IMT Ghaziabad (which has been ranked among the top 50 management institutions of India by NIRF in 2024). It is closely followed by Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad which is also a prestigious MBA college in the city.
Yes, Ghaziabad is in fact one of the most plausible options for MBA education in North India as it has a number of reputed institutions offering the course, and is also quite advanced in terms of academic pedagogy and industrial exposure and connections.
The average fee for an MBA program in Ghaziabad for 2 years ranges from INR 2 lakhs to INR 5 lakhs. A few institutions have a higher fee range for their MBA program as well, and the exact amount would vary as per the specific institution.
Yes, the placement records of various MBA colleges in Ghaziabad are quite satisfactory, with top companies partnering with these institutions to hire MBA graduates right after degree completion with fair compensation.
The average salary that MBA graduates in Ghaziabad can earn is INR 8 LPA to INR 10 LPA.
On the basis of placements, IMT Ghaziabad is one of the city’s top MBA colleges, offering effective placement training and average placement packages in the range of INR 17.5 LPA through campus placements.
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