Top MBA Colleges Accepting NMAT 2026. Decoding the ROI

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. Apply to any top 250 B Schools from one window. Shortlist, save. CLICK 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. Amrita School of Business MBA Admission & ACAT 2026 Exam 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. XAT Score 85- 90 - Application Still Open. 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. CMAT Accepting Business Schools Based on ROI