CAT Participating Colleges in India: IIMs, Non -IIM Colleges, Complete List, Fees, Placements and High-ROI Options at Manabadi

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is one of India’s most important management entrance examinations. CAT scores are accepted by a large number of MBA and PGDM institutes across the country, including the IIMs, IIT management departments, central universities and leading private business schools.

For MBA aspirants, choosing the right college involves more than simply looking at the institute’s brand name. Course fees, placement opportunities, location, CAT cutoff, specialisation, alumni network and return on investment (ROI) are all important factors.

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Some premier B-schools charge more than ₹20 lakh for a two-year programme, while institutions such as FMS Delhi, DSE and UBS Chandigarh offer management education at a much lower cost.

1. List of Non-IIM Instituitions

The following table brings together the approximate two-year programme fees, locations and highest placement packages for 50 prominent CAT-participating management institutes.

S.No.	Institute Name	Address	State & PIN Code	Phone Number	Website
1	Badruka School of Management	Dabilpur Village, MFH5+48Q, Medchal, Hyderabad	Telangana – 501401	9159897597	www.bsm.edu.in
2	Siva Sivani Institute of Management	NH-44, Kompally, Secunderabad	Telangana – 500100	9030397737	www.ssim.ac.in
3	Indian School of Business	Indian School of Business, Hyderabad	Telangana – 500111	9619909682	www.isb.edu
4	Rajagiri Business School	Rajagiri Valley, Kochi	Kerala – 682039	4842660601	www.rajagiribusinessschool.edu.in
5	S.P Jain Institute of Management and Research	Bhavans Campus, Munshi Nagar, Dadabhai Road, Andheri West, Mumbai	Maharashtra – 400058	8898018182	www.spjimr.org
6	DES Institute of Management Development and Research	DES Campus, Agharkar Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune	Maharashtra – 411004	9225340984	www.imdr.edu
7	National Institute of Bank Management	NIBM Post Office, Kondhwa Khurd, Pune	Maharashtra – 411048	8551032624	www.nibmindia.org
8	K J Somaiya Institute of Management	Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar East, Mumbai	Maharashtra – 400077	226728323	www.kjsim.somaiya.edu
9	Institute of Management Technology Nagpur	35KM Milestone, Mouza Dorli, Katol Road, Nagpur	Maharashtra – 441502	7722001204	www.imtnagpur.ac.in
10	Jaipuria Institute of Management	1, Bambala Institutional Area, Pratap Nagar, Sanganer, Jaipur	Rajasthan – 302033	141477130	www.jaipuria.ac.in
11	School of Management, Pandit Deendayal Energy University	Knowledge Corridor, Raisan, Gandhinagar	Gujarat – 382426	6357316703	www.pdeu.ac.in/school-of-management
12	MICA	Shela Village, Ahmedabad	Gujarat – 380058	9099127399	www.mica.ac.in
13	Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India	Nr. Village Bhat, Via Ahmedabad Airport and Indira Bridge, P.O. Bhat, Gandhinagar	Gujarat – 382428	7969104900	www.ediindia.ac.in
14	Fortune Institute of International Business	Plot No. 5, Rao Tula Ram Marg, Vasant Vihar, Vasant Vihar	Delhi – 110057	7428344339	www.fiib.edu.in
15	Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi	Plot No. 11/7, Sector-11, Dwarka, New Delhi	New Delhi – 110075	1125307700	www.lbsim.ac.in
16	Asia Pacific Institute of Management	3 and 4 Institutional Area, Jasola, Delhi	New Delhi – 110025	1142094800	www.asiapacific.edu
17	International Management Institute	B-10, Qutub Institutional Area, Delhi	New Delhi – 110016	9373085381	www.imi.edu
18	Jagan Institute of Management Studies	3, Institutional Area, Delhi	New Delhi – 110085	9599816253	www.jimsindia.org
19	Delhi School of Business	AU Block, Outer Ring Road, Delhi	New Delhi – 110034	8448589526	www.dsb.edu.in
20	Birla Institute of Management Technology	Plot No. 5, Knowledge Park 2, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201306	9818875556	www.bimtech.ac.in
21	University of Lucknow	Babuganj, Hasanganj, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh – 226007	522274046	www.lkouniv.ac.in
22	Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	P.O. Box No. 137, Hapur Road, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh – 201001	1204083306	www.imt.edu
23	GNIOT Institute of Management Studies	Plot No. 7, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201310	9910036495	www.gims.net.in
24	Noida International University	Plot No. 1, Sector 17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201312	7840099665	www.niu.edu.in
25	Jaipuria Institute of Management	Vineet Khand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh – 226010	9651494949	www.jaipuria.ac.in
26	Jaipuria Institute of Management	A-32A, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201309	9953656427	www.jaipuria.ac.in
27	Birla Institute of Management Technology	Plot No. 5, Knowledge Park 2, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201306	9818875556	www.bimtech.ac.in
28	University of Lucknow	Babuganj, Hasanganj, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh – 226007	522274046	www.lkouniv.ac.in
29	Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	P.O. Box No. 137, Hapur Road, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh – 201001	1204083306	www.imt.edu
30	GNIOT Institute of Management Studies	Plot No. 7, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201310	9910036495	www.gims.net.in
31	Noida International University	Plot No. 1, Sector 17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201312	7840099665	www.niu.edu.in
32	Jaipuria Institute of Management	Vineet Khand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh – 226010	9651494949	www.jaipuria.ac.in
33	Jaipuria Institute of Management	A-32A, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201309	9953656427	www.jaipuria.ac.in
34	Birla Institute of Management Technology	Plot No. 5, Knowledge Park 2, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201306	9818875556	www.bimtech.ac.in
35	University of Lucknow	Babuganj, Hasanganj, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh – 226007	522274046	www.lkouniv.ac.in
36	Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	P.O. Box No. 137, Hapur Road, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh – 201001	1204083306	www.imt.edu
37	GNIOT Institute of Management Studies	Plot No. 7, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201310	9910036495	www.gims.net.in
38	Noida International University	Plot No. 1, Sector 17A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201312	7840099665	www.niu.edu.in
39	Jaipuria Institute of Management	Vineet Khand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow, Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh – 226010	9651494949	www.jaipuria.ac.in
40	Jaipuria Institute of Management	A-32A, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida	Uttar Pradesh – 201309	9953656427	www.jaipuria.ac.in
41	Goa Institute of Management	Sanquelim, Poriem, Sattari, Sanquelim	Goa – 403505	8322366769	www.gim.ac.in
42	Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna	CIMP, Mithapur Institutional Area, Patna	Bihar – 800001	8800049885	www.cimp.ac.in
43	Development Management Institute, Patna	2nd Floor, Udyog Bhawan, Patna	Bihar – 800004	9523096030	www.dmi.ac.in
44	KIIT School of Management	Campus-7, Krishna Campus, Patia, Bhubaneswar	Odisha – 751024	7608008731	www.ksom.ac.in
45	University Business School	Arts Block-III, Panjab University, Chandigarh	Chandigarh – 160014	1722534709	www.ubs.puchd.ac.in
46	Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College	Gokul Bagh, 833, EVR Periyar Salai, Arumbakkam, Chennai	Tamil Nadu – 600106	9952115609	www.mbadgvc.com
47	Loyola Institute of Business Administration	Loyola College Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai	Tamil Nadu – 600034	9444028418	www.liba.edu
48	Indus Business Academy	S.No. 164, Lakshmipura, Thataguni Post, Kanakapura Main Road, Bangalore	Karnataka – 560062	8026083703	www.iba.ac.in
49	Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship	Hosur Road, Phase II, Electronic City, Bangalore	Karnataka – 560100	484275250	www.xime.org
50	Alliance University	Chikkahagadde Cross, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road, Bengaluru	Karnataka – 562106	9845117152	www.alliance.edu.in
51	Global Institute of Business Studies (GIBS)	44/4/5/8, Mylasandra Road, Off Begur Koppa Road, Bengaluru	Karnataka – 560068	8861416989	www.gibs.edu.in
52	Indian Institute of Forest Management	P.O. Box No. 357, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh – 462003	9424476617	www.iifm.ac.in
53	Jaipuria Institute of Management – Indore	Dakachya, Indore Dewas Highway, Indore	Madhya Pradesh – 453771	7387614394	www.jaipuria.ac.in
54	Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management	Management House, College Square West, Kolkata	West Bengal – 700073	9073999100	www.iiswbm.edu
55	Army Institute of Management Kolkata	Plot No. III-B/11, Action Area-III, Newtown, Kolkata	West Bengal – 700160	7980010533	www.aim.ac.in
56	Management Development Institute Gurgaon	Mehrauli Road, Sukhrali, Gurugram	Haryana – 122007	9968071374	www.mdi.ac.in
57	Doon Business School – DBS Global University	122 MI, Selaqui, Dehradun	Uttarakhand – 248011	9719993334	www.dgu.ac.in

2. List of IIMs Present in India:

S.No.	IIM Name	Location	State	Official Website
1	IIM Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad	Gujarat	iima.ac.in
2	IIM Bangalore	Bangalore	Karnataka	iimb.ac.in
3	IIM Calcutta	Kolkata	West Bengal	iimcal.ac.in
4	IIM Lucknow	Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	iiml.ac.in
5	IIM Kozhikode	Kozhikode	Kerala	iimk.ac.in
6	IIM Indore	Indore	Madhya Pradesh	iimidr.ac.in
7	IIM Shillong	Shillong	Meghalaya	iimshillong.ac.in
8	IIM Rohtak	Rohtak	Haryana	iimrohtak.ac.in
9	IIM Ranchi	Ranchi	Jharkhand	iimranchi.ac.in
10	IIM Raipur	Raipur	Chhattisgarh	iimraipur.ac.in
11	IIM Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)	Tiruchirappalli	Tamil Nadu	iimtrichy.ac.in
12	IIM Kashipur	Kashipur	Uttarakhand	iimkashipur.ac.in
13	IIM Udaipur	Udaipur	Rajasthan	iimu.ac.in
14	IIM Nagpur	Nagpur	Maharashtra	iimnagpur.ac.in
15	IIM Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh	iimv.ac.in
16	IIM Bodh Gaya	Bodh Gaya	Bihar	iimbg.ac.in
17	IIM Amritsar	Amritsar	Punjab	iimamritsar.ac.in
18	IIM Sambalpur	Sambalpur	Odisha	iimsambalpur.ac.in
19	IIM Sirmaur	Sirmaur	Himachal Pradesh	iimsirmaur.ac.in
20	IIM Jammu	Jammu	Jammu & Kashmir	iimj.ac.in
21	IIM Mumbai	Mumbai	Maharashtra	iimmumbai.ac.in

Note: Fees and placement figures may vary by programme, academic year and placement batch. Hostel, mess, deposits and other charges may be additional.

3.Top Business Schools in Telangana (accepting CAT) :

Business School Name	Location	PIN Code	Official Website
ICFAI Business School (IBS)	Donthanapally, Shankarapalli Road, Hyderabad	501203	ibshyderabad.org
Institute of Management Technology (IMT)	Cherlaguda, Shamshabad, Hyderabad	501218	imthyderabad.edu.in
Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE)	Shamirpet, Hyderabad	500078	ipeindia.org
Woxsen University (School of Business)	Kamkole, Sadasivpet, Sangareddy District	502345	woxsen.edu.in
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM)	Mamidipalle, Nandigama Mandal, Rangareddy	509217	sibmhyd.edu.in
School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad (UoH)	Prof. CR Rao Road, Gachibowli, Hyderabad	500046	uohyd.ac.in
Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM)	Bachupally, Nizampet, Hyderabad	500090	vjim.edu.in

4.Top Business Schools in AP (accepting CAT) :

Business School Name	Location	PIN Code	Official Website
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam	Gambheeram, Visakhapatnam	531163	iimv.ac.in
IFMR Graduate School of Business (Krea University)	5655, Central Expressway, Sri City, Chittoor District	517541	krea.edu.in/ifmrgsb
GITAM School of Business	Gandhi Nagar, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam	530045	gitam.edu
KL Business School (KLEF Deemed University)	Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur District	522502	kluniversity.in
Paari School of Business (SRM University-AP)	Neerukonda, Mangalagiri Mandal, Amaravati	522240	srmap.edu.in
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research	Vadlamudi, Chebrolu Mandal, Guntur	522213	vignan.ac.in
Amrita School of Business	Kuragallu Village, Mangalagiri Mandal, Amaravati	522503	amrita.edu

5.Highest Package vs Average Package: Which Matters More?

One of the biggest mistakes students make while comparing MBA colleges is looking only at the highest placement package.

A highest package may represent an exceptional offer received by one student or a very small number of students. It can also include international offers or specialised roles such as investment banking, consulting, technology or quantitative finance.

For example, current 2026 listings show very high individual packages at several leading institutes, but they also separately report average packages. IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Bangalore and FMS Delhi, for instance, have substantially different average and highest-package figures.

Therefore, students should compare:

• Average CTC
• Median CTC
• Placement percentage
• Number and quality of recruiters
• Sector-wise placements
• Internship opportunities
• Total programme cost
• Alumni network
• Career progression

The median package can be particularly useful because it gives a better idea of the middle point of the placement distribution and is less influenced by a few exceptionally high salaries.

6. Why Are IIM and Private B-School Fees So High?

Many premier management institutes charge ₹20 lakh or more for their two-year programmes. The overall cost can include academic fees, residential facilities, infrastructure, student activities and other institutional expenses.

Private business schools may also invest heavily in corporate relations, international exposure, specialised faculty, technology infrastructure and campus facilities.

Current 2026 college listings demonstrate the wide variation in both fees and placement outcomes. For example, FMS Delhi is listed with a total MBA fee of about ₹2.43 lakh, while several IIM and private B-school programmes have fees exceeding ₹20 lakh.

However, higher fees do not automatically guarantee higher ROI.

7. High-ROI CAT Colleges

Students who want to minimise their education-loan burden can consider colleges with relatively low fees and strong placement outcomes.

College	Approx. 2-Year Fee	Indicative Placement Potential
Department of Commerce, DSE	₹40,000–60,000	High
FMS, Delhi University	₹2–2.5 Lakhs	Very High
UBS, Panjab University	₹2.5–4.6 Lakhs	Strong
IME, IIT Kanpur	₹4–5 Lakhs	Strong
School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad	₹5.21 Lakhs	Moderate–Strong
JBIMS, Mumbai	₹6–8.5 Lakhs	Very High
DoMS, IIT Madras	₹8–10 Lakhs	Strong
DoMS, IIT Delhi	₹11–12 Lakhs	Very Strong

For example, current listings report FMS Delhi at roughly ₹2.43 lakh in total MBA fees and an average placement figure above ₹45 lakh, although students should verify the latest official placement report and fee structure before making a decision.

8. FMS Delhi: One of India’s Major High-ROI Choices

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) Delhi is particularly attractive to students looking for a combination of low fees and strong placement opportunities.

Its comparatively low programme fee means that students may have a significantly lower financial burden than at many premium private B-schools. At the same time, the institute has a strong reputation among recruiters.

The major challenge is admission competition. Candidates need a strong CAT performance and must also satisfy the institute’s admission criteria.

9. IIT Management Departments: Another Alternative

Several IITs also offer management programmes that accept CAT scores.

Some notable options include:

• DMS IIT Delhi
• SJMSOM IIT Bombay
• DoMS IIT Madras
• VGSoM IIT Kharagpur
• IME IIT Kanpur
• DoMS IIT Roorkee

These institutes can be particularly attractive to students who want a combination of technical ecosystem, management education, industry exposure and comparatively lower fees than some private B-schools.

10. How Can Students Finance a High-Fee MBA?

Students admitted to an expensive management programme can explore education loans, scholarships and institute-level financial assistance.

Before taking a loan, students should compare:

• Interest rate
• Collateral requirement
• Loan processing charges
• Moratorium period
• Repayment period
• Interest accumulation during the study period
• Whether hostel and other expenses are covered

Students should also check the institute’s official scholarship and need-based financial-assistance policies.

It is important not to assume that every student will automatically qualify for a collateral-free loan or complete tuition-fee waiver. Eligibility depends on the lender, institute, programme and applicant’s financial profile.

11. How to Select the Best CAT College?

A good CAT college shortlist should not be based only on the highest package.

Students can use the following checklist:

1. Check your expected CAT percentile.
2. Identify colleges where your percentile is competitive.
3. Compare the total two-year cost.
4. Check average and median placement packages.
5. Examine the placement report and recruiter list.
6. Consider your preferred specialisation.
7. Compare location and living expenses.
8. Check scholarship and financial-aid options.
9. Calculate potential ROI.
10. Keep a mix of ambitious, realistic and safer options. CAT College Selection Based on Budget Budget Below ₹5 Lakhs

Students looking for affordable options can consider institutes such as:

• FMS Delhi
• DSE
• UBS Chandigarh
• IME IIT Kanpur Budget of ₹5–12 Lakhs

Options include:

• University of Hyderabad
• JBIMS
• DoMS IIT Madras
• DoMS IIT Delhi
• DoMS IIT Roorkee Budget Above ₹12 Lakhs

Students can consider a wider range of institutions, including:

• IIMs
• IIT Bombay
• IIT Kharagpur
• IIM Mumbai
• IIFT
• SPJIMR
• MDI
• XIMB
• MICA
• TAPMI
• GIM
• IMT Ghaziabad

The final choice should depend on the candidate’s CAT percentile, profile, career goals and financial situation.

12. FAQs

How many colleges accept CAT scores?

More than 1,300 management colleges are currently listed as accepting CAT scores, although the exact number can vary depending on the database, programme and admission year.

Which CAT college has the lowest fees among the top institutes?

DSE and FMS Delhi are among the prominent low-fee options. FMS Delhi’s current listed MBA fee is around ₹2.43 lakh, while DSE’s fee can be substantially lower depending on the programme and applicable charges.

Is the highest package the most important placement figure?

No. Students should primarily look at average and median CTC, placement percentage, recruiter quality and role distribution. The highest package may be an exceptional individual offer.

Is an IIM always better than a low-fee college?

Not necessarily. The best choice depends on the candidate’s career goals, CAT percentile, programme, placement outcomes and financial situation. A lower-fee college with strong placements can sometimes provide a better ROI.

Which colleges are good for high ROI?

FMS Delhi, DSE, UBS Chandigarh, JBIMS and selected IIT management departments are examples of institutes that can offer strong ROI because their fees are comparatively lower.

Should students take an education loan for an MBA?

An education loan can make a high-quality MBA financially accessible, but students should compare the total borrowing cost with realistic placement outcomes before taking a large loan.

13.Conclusion

CAT gives students access to a wide range of management institutes across India, from the country’s premier IIMs and IIT management departments to affordable university-based B-schools.

The highest placement package can look impressive, but it should never be the only factor used to select a college. A better approach is to compare fees, average salary, median salary, placement percentage, career opportunities and ROI.

For students with a limited budget, institutes such as FMS Delhi, DSE, UBS Chandigarh, IIT Kanpur and other affordable management schools can be excellent alternatives to high-fee programmes.

Ultimately, the best CAT college is not necessarily the college with the highest package or the highest fee. It is the institute that provides the right balance of education quality, career opportunities, affordability and long-term return on investment.