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Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka: Rankings, Fees, Admissions, Courses, Placements 2024

Content Curator | Updated On - Mar 28, 2024

The Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka are Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Christ University, Alliance University, Visvesvaraya Technological University, etc. Karnataka has more than 400 MBA colleges of which 355 are private institutions and 48 are government/public owned.

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore ranked 2, T. A. Pai Management Institute Manipal ranked 42, and Christ University ranked 60 in the 2023 NIRF rankings.
The average annual fees for top MBA colleges in Karnataka range between INR 20,000 to INR 23,00,000
Admissions to MBA colleges in Karnataka are accepted through entrance exams like CAT, MAT, KMAT, CMAT PGCET, etc.

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Table of Content

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka: Highlights
Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka: Entrance Exam Schedule
Top 10 MBA Colleges in Karnataka
Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka: NIRF Ranking 2023
Top Private MBA Colleges in Karnataka
Top Government MBA Colleges in Karnataka
Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka: Placements
FAQs

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka: Highlights

Parameters	Particulars
No. Of MBA Colleges	400
Average MBA Course Fees(INR)	INR 20,000 - INR 23,00,000
Top Specializations	Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Banking, Business Analytics
Entrance Exams	CAT, MAT, KMAT, CMAT and PGCET
Average Package(INR)	INR 7,00,000 LPA
Top Recruiters	Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, Cognizant, etc.

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka: Entrance Exam Schedule

Candidates must appear for entrance exams like CAT, MAT, KMAT, CMAT, and PGCET to secure admission in an MBA college. They must also meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

The following table has the exams and their respective dates for 2024:

Exam Name	Exam Dates
KMAT	3 March 2024
CAT	24 November 2024
MAT	10 March 2024
CMAT	May 2024
Karnataka PGCET	Third week of September 2024

Top 10 MBA Colleges in Karnataka

Following are the top 10 MBA Colleges in Karnataka along with their total fees and seat intake capacity:

College Name	Total Fees(INR)	Seat Intake
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore	INR 24,50,000	635
T. A. Pai Management Institute - [TAPMI], Manipal	INR 17,30,000	630
Christ University	INR 9,50,000	5520
Visvesvaraya Technological University	INR 7,00,000	10444
SJIM - St. Joseph's Institute of Management	INR 9,30,000	240
Alliance University	INR 17,50,000	60
Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research- [WeSchool], Bangalore	INR 13,00,000
Jain University, Bangalore	INR 11,50,000	100
XIME - Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, Bangalore	INR 12,50,000	300
Jagdish Sheth School of Management - [JAGSOM], Bangalore	INR 15,90,000	360

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka: NIRF Ranking 2023

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a methodology adopted by the Indian government to rank the top educational institutions in India based on various parameters. It operates under the Ministry of Education and publishes annual ranking lists for different domains. NIRF is considered the most trustworthy and popular ranking agency in India.

Following is a table showing the NIRF ranking of top MBA colleges in Karnataka for the past 2 years:

College Name	NIRF Ranking 2023	NIRF Ranking 2022
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore	2	2
T. A. Pai Management Institute Manipal	42	38
Christ University	60	72
Jain University, Bangalore	85	96
Alliance University	87	98
Visvesvaraya Technological University	95	76
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research	101-125	101-125
St. Joseph's Institute of Management	101-125	101-125
Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship	101-125	101-125
Indus Business Academy	NA	101-125
Reva University	NA	101-125

Top Private MBA Colleges in Karnataka

Private colleges are best known for a more personal learning experience and offer better industry connections and networking opportunities. They have excellent placements and better infrastructure.

There are a total of 355 private colleges from which the Top Private MBA Colleges in Karnataka are listed below with their total course fees and admission process:

College Name	Total FeesINR)	Admission Process
Shri Sharnbasva University	INR 1,20,000	Entrance Exam: KMAT, Karnataka PGCETEligibility: Undergraduate degree 50%
Christ University	INR 9,50,000	Entrance Exam: CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA Eligibility: UG degree with 50% from a recognized university.
Alliance University	INR 17,50,000	Entrance Exam: CAT, NMAT, MAT, CMAT, AMAT (Alliance Management Aptitude Test) Eligibility: Undergraduate degree 50%
Jagdish Sheth School of Management - [JAGSOM], Bangalore	INR 15,90,000	Entrance Exam: CAT, MAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, MHCET Eligibility: Undergraduate degree 55%
T. A. Pai Management Institute - [TAPMI], Manipal	INR 17,30,000	Entrance Exam: CAT, GMAT, XAT, NMAT Eligibility: Undergraduate degree 50%

Top Government MBA Colleges in Karnataka

There are 48 government colleges in all of Karnataka out of which the Top Government MBA Colleges in Karnataka are listed below along with their total course fee and admission process:

College Name	Total Fees(INR)	Admission Process
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore	INR 24,50,000	Entrance Exam: CATEligibility: 85%
Visvesvaraya Technological University	INR 7,00,000	Entrance Exam: Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, MAT, CMAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka	INR 3,00,000	Entrance Exam: MAT, CAT, GATE Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, DSCE	INR 1,17,000	Entrance Exam: Karnataka PGET Eligibility: Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate

Top MBA Colleges in Karnataka: Placements

Check out the table below for a comprehensive list of the leading colleges, their average placement package, and the notable recruiters associated with them.

College Name	Average Placement Package	Prominent Recruiters
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Placement	INR 35.31 LPA	BCG, Bain & Company, Accenture Strategy
T. A. Pai Management Institute - [TAPMI], Manipal Placement	INR 14.6 LPA	Airtel, Capgemini, Cognizant, Deloitte, Kotak Bank, Mahindra, Optum
Christ University Placement	INR 21.82 LPA	Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Accenture, KPMG, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Morphle Labs, Tekion, and Salesforce
Jain University Placement	INR 7 LPA	Amazon, Cisco, IBM, Dell, Cognizant, Accenture, CBRE, Blue Dart, Axis Bank

FAQs

Ques. Which institute is best for an MBA in Karnataka?

Ans. IIM Bangalore is the best institute for MBA in Karnataka. It ranked 2 in the 2023 NIRF rankings.

Ques. Which MBA specialization is the highest paid in Karnataka?

Ans. Finance and investment banking have the highest-paying jobs for MBA graduates. Business analytics and IT management also have high salary packages.

Ques. What are the top 5 MBA colleges in Karnataka?

Ans. The top 5 MBA colleges in Karnataka are listed below:

IIM Bangalore
TAPMI Manipal
Christ University
Jain University
Alliance University

Ques. Which MBA college has the best placement in Karnataka?

Ans. Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM) has the highest placements in Karnataka.

Ques. Can I pursue an MBA without entrance tests?

Ans. There are a few colleges in Karnataka that don’t require entrance exams:

Ques. What is the eligibility for an MBA in Karnataka?

Ans. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of aggregate 50% marks are eligible for admission to MBA.

Ques. What entrance tests should candidates take for admission to an MBA?

Ans. The entrance tests that candidates take are listed below:

TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test)
CAT (Common Admission Test)
MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
XAT (Xavier’s Admission Test)
ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admission)

Ques. What is the average MBA course fees in Karnataka?

Ans. The MBA course fees in Karnataka range from INR 20,000 - INR 23,00,000.

Ques. Which fields offer the highest salary for an MBA?

Ans. Finance and investment banking have the highest-paying jobs for MBA graduates, followed by business analytics and IT management.

Ques. How many types of MBA programs are there?

Ans. There are 6 main types of an MBA course: full-time, part-time, online or distance, flexible, global, and executive.

Ques. How much does a 2-year MBA course cost?

Ans. A 2-year MBA course ranges from INR 90,000 to INR 25,00,000.

Ques. What is the average salary for an MBA in Karnataka?

Ans. The average package for an MBA in Karnataka is INR 7,00,000 LPA.

Ques. Which MBA specializations have the most jobs in 2024?

Ans. MBA in Human Resource Management has the most jobs followed by MBA in Business Analytics and IT Management.

Ques. Do 12th marks count for placements?

Ans. 12th grade performance doesn't count during placement rounds. The candidates must have an overall good performance in their MBA course.

Ques. How many times can I appear for the CAT exam?

Ans. CAT takes place once every year. Candidates can apply and appear for the test, there is no restriction on the number of attempts and no age limit.

Ques. What is the CAT exam fee?

Ans. The CAT exam fee is INR 2,400 for the General category and INR 1,200 for the Reserved category.