Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Best MBA Colleges in Chennai

6 MBA colleges in Chennai, listed by NIRF rank. Total fees run from ₹1.2 L to ₹22.5 L. Admission is through CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT and MAT. Every figure carries its source and year on the college’s page. Check with the college before you apply.

6 MBA colleges in Chennai

NIRF #13 · 2025Aptitude360 score 7.3/10
Government
Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- AACSB
- NBA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2 Years
Total fee
₹10 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹17.9 LPA
Est. call cutoff CAT 90 %ile
Accepts CAT, GMAT
100% placed
NIRF #37 · 2025Aptitude360 score 4.9/10
Autonomous
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- AACSB
- AMBA
- NBA
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) · 2 Years
Total fee
₹22.5 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹15.1 LPA
Est. call cutoff CAT 85 %ile
Accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT
100% placed
NIRF #55 · 2025Aptitude360 score 4.6/10
Autonomous
Loyola Institute of Business Administration
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- NBA
- SAQS
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) · 2 Years
Headline programme · 1 of 2
Total fee
₹17 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹11.2 LPA
Est. call cutoff CAT 80 %ile
Accepts CAT, XAT
100% placed
NIRF #56 · 2025Aptitude360 score 5.7/10
Deemed University
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- AACSB
- NAAC A++
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2 Years
Total fee
₹9.4 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹7.5 LPA
Accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT
94% placed
NIRF #63 · 2025Aptitude360 score 5.4/10
Deemed University
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- NAAC A++
- NBA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2 Years
Headline programme · 1 of 2
Total fee
₹8 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹6.43 LPAaveraged across programmes
Accepts CAT, XAT, TANCET
93.7% placed
NIRF #88 · 2025Aptitude360 score 6.3/10
Government
Anna University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- NAAC A+
- NBA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2 Years
Headline programme · 1 of 3
Total fee
₹1.2 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹7.4 LPAaveraged across programmes
Est. call cutoff TANCET 99 %ile
Accepts TANCET
93% placed

MBA colleges in Chennai: questions answered

Answered from the figures in our college directory.

Which are the best MBA colleges in Chennai?

Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras, Great Lakes Institute of Management, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, SRM Institute of Science and Technology and Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, among others. They are listed by NIRF rank, with unranked colleges after the ranked ones.

How many MBA colleges are there in Chennai?

Aptitude360's college directory lists 6 MBA colleges in Chennai, Tamil Nadu: 2 autonomous, 2 deemed university and 2 government.

What is the fee for an MBA in Chennai?

Total programme fees range from ₹1.2 L at Anna University to ₹22.5 L at Great Lakes Institute of Management. The figure is the headline programme’s fee for its latest published year; check with the college, as fees change every year.

Which entrance exams do MBA colleges in Chennai accept?

CAT (5 colleges), XAT (4 colleges), GMAT (2 colleges), TANCET (2 colleges), CMAT (1 college) and MAT (1 college).

Which MBA college in Chennai has the highest average package?

Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras, with an average CTC of ₹17.9 LPA for the 2025 batch.

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