(Only those accept CAT Score)
In the bustling corridors of India’s management education, tuition fees are more than just numbers—they are markers of ambition, reputation, and the promise of transformation.
At the very top of this ladder stands BITSoM, Mumbai, with its ₹28.55 lakh (Avg CTC Rs. 21 LPA) program, symbolizing a new-age institution that dares to challenge legacy schools with bold innovation. Close behind is MICA, Ahmedabad, the creative powerhouse of communications, priced at ₹28 lakh (Avg CTC Rs. 19.2 LPA), reminding aspirants MBA / PGDM can command a premium price.
The established giants—MDI Gurgaon and SPJIMR Mumbai—both at ₹26.5 lakh, represent the balance of tradition and modernity, offering a blend of corporate credibility and academic rigor.
Further down the list, B Schools like XIMB Bhubaneswar, fees of ₹24.5 lakh (Avg. CTC Rs. 18.2 LPA) and IMI Delhi, fees ₹23.5 lakh (Current Placement Undisclosed) showcase strong regional anchors, while FORE School of Management straddles Delhi and Gurgaon at ₹23.2 lakh (Avg. CTC Rs. 16.4 LPA) promoting its dual-city advantage.
Mumbai continues to shine with K J Somaiya Institute of Management at ₹22 lakh, a rising star for those seeking value with metropolitan exposure. Meanwhile, GIM Goa and IMT Ghaziabad, both at ₹21.5 lakh (with Avg. CTC Rs 15.1 and Rs. 16.25 LPA), prove that location diversity—from the serene Goa to the corporate hub of NCR can coexist with affordability.
Together, these ten schools sketch a vivid portrait of India’s MBA landscape: a spectrum where cost, culture, and credibility intersect, and where every aspirant must weigh prestige against price.
NOTE : 1. Top 10 list based purely on fees of the 2 year full time PGDM / MBA Programmes for all private business schools accepting CAT scores. The specialisation like – PGDM IB (International Business) can be higher.
- Fees can vary based on the specific program, time of data collection, and inclusions (like hostel/mess charges).
Here is a list of prominent private CAT accepting Business Schools in India, generally ranked from highest to lower total fees for their flagship MBA/PGDM programs (in Lakhs of INR, curated by Team Campusutra.com to give you an idea of the costs.
Fees of Top Private Business Schools Accepting CAT Scores
| Sl No | Business Schools | Location | Tuition Fees |
| 1 | BITSoM | Mumbai | 28.55 |
| 2 | MICA | Ahmedabad | 28.00 |
| 3 | SPJIMR | Mumbai | 26.5 |
| 4 | MDI Gurgaon | Gurgaon | 25.99 |
| 5 | XIMB | Bhubaneshwar | 24.5 |
| 6 | IMI | Delhi | 23.5 |
| 7 | FORE School of Management | New Delhi & Gurgaon | 23.2 |
| 8 | K J Somaiya Institute of Management | Mumbai | 22 |
| 9 | GIM Goa | Goa | 21.5 |
| 10 | IMT G | Ghaziabad | 21.5 |
