For the NMAT 2025 aspirants, the journey doesn’t end with a high score; it begins with picking the right B-School that justifies the “Investment” in your MBA. While NMIMS Mumbai remains the flagship destination, several other players like XIMB, KJ Somaiya, and TAPMI offer a compelling narrative when you weigh their tuition fees against the average placements.
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In this comparative analysis, we dive deep into the numbers to see which B-Schools are delivering the best Return on Investment (ROI) this season.
The ROI Landscape: Top NMAT Accepting B-Schools
When calculating ROI, aspirants often look at the “Payback Period”—how quickly your post-MBA salary can cover your tuition costs. Here is how the top-tier NMAT colleges stack up for the 2026-28 batch.
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Understanding the Metrics
- Fees: Likely represented in Lakhs (INR). This is the cost of the program.
- Avg CTC: The average “Cost to Company” or annual salary package offered to graduates (also in Lakhs per annum [INR]).
- ROI (Return on Investment): In this specific table.
NMAT Accepting Top MBA Colleges based on ROI
| B Schools | Fees | Avg CTC | ROI | Application |
| Amrita School of Business, Kochi | 8.2 | 8.34 | 2.03 | May 15 |
| SBM NMIMS Mumbai | 26 | 25.1 | 1.93 | Closed |
| TAPMI | 19 | 14 | 1.47 | Closed |
| NMIMS Bangalore | 21 | 14.12 | 1.34 | Closed |
| XAHR XIM | 24.5 | 16 | 1.31 | Closed |
| IBS Hyderabad | 17 | 9.71 | 1.14 | Open |
| K J Somaiya | 22 | 12.5 | 1.14 | Closed |
| NMIMS Hyderabad | 21 | 11 | 1.05 | Closed |
| Woxsen University | 20.54 | 9.9 | 0.96 | N.A |
| Alliance University | 15 | 6.5 | 0.87 | N.A |
The High Performers
- Amrita School of Business: Leads the pack with the highest Fees (26) but also the highest Avg CTC (8.34) and a dominant ROI of 2.03. It is clearly positioned as the premium choice in this list.
- SBM NMIMS Mumbai: Top Choice for NMAT Aspirants, highest Avg CTC (25.1) and a dominant ROI of 1.93.
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The “Middle Ground”
- TAPMI & NMIMS Bangalore: Both offer solid returns with ROIs of 1.47 and 1.34 respectively. They represent a balance between a significant investment and a respectable starting salary.
- XAHR (XIM University): Has high fees (24.5) similar to NMIMS Mumbai, but a lower salary output (16), resulting in a lower ROI of 1.31.
Low ROI Concerns
- Woxsen & Alliance University: These are the only two on the list with an ROI below 1.0 (0.96 and 0.87). This suggests that the first-year salary is lower than the total cost of the tuition fees.
MBA Application Status
- Most programs are Closed: (NMIMS, TAPMI, XAHR, K J Somaiya).
- Still Open/Upcoming: * IBS Hyderabad: Applications are listed as Open.
- Amrita School of Business: Deadline is Feb 15.
