Karnataka, India

Best MBA Colleges in Karnataka

5 MBA colleges in Karnataka, listed by NIRF rank. They are spread across 2 cities, including Bengaluru and Manipal. Total fees run from ₹10.7 L to ₹26 L. Admission is through CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT and CMAT. Every figure carries its source and year on the college’s page. Check with the college before you apply.

5 MBA colleges in Karnataka

NIRF #2 · 2025Aptitude360 score 7.5/10
Government
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bengaluru, Karnataka
- AACSB
- EQUIS
Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) · 2 Years
Headline programme · 1 of 2
Total fee
₹26 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹34.83 LPAaveraged across programmes
Est. call cutoff CAT 99 %ile
Accepts CAT
100% placed
NIRF #39 · 2025Aptitude360 score 5.0/10
Deemed University
T. A. Pai Management Institute Manipal
Manipal, Karnataka
- AACSB
- AMBA
- NBA
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) · 2 Years
Headline programme · 1 of 5
Total fee
₹20.3 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹15.46 LPAaveraged across programmes
Est. call cutoff CAT 85 %ile
Accepts CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT
100% placed
NIRF #57 · 2025Aptitude360 score 5.3/10
Deemed University
Christ University
Bengaluru, Karnataka
- AACSB
- NAAC A+
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2 Years
Headline programme · 1 of 3
Total fee
₹10.7 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹8.25 LPAaveraged across programmes
Est. call cutoff CAT 60 %ile
Accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT +3 more
95% placed
NIRF #71 · 2025Aptitude360 score 3.7/10
Government
Alliance University
Bengaluru, Karnataka
- AACSB
- NAAC A+
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2 Years
Total fee
₹17.6 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹8.5 LPA
Accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT +3 more
95% placed
NIRF #73 · 2025Aptitude360 score 4.1/10
Private
Jain University
Bengaluru, Karnataka
- NAAC A++
- NBA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) · 2 Years
Total fee
₹13.7 L
Avg CTC 2025
₹7.2 LPA
Accepts CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT +2 more
93% placed

MBA colleges in Karnataka: questions answered

Answered from the figures in our college directory.

Which are the best MBA colleges in Karnataka?

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, T. A. Pai Management Institute Manipal, Christ University, Alliance University and Jain University. They are listed by NIRF rank, with unranked colleges after the ranked ones.

How many MBA colleges are there in Karnataka?

Aptitude360's college directory lists 5 MBA colleges in Karnataka: 2 deemed university, 2 government and 1 private.

Which cities in Karnataka have MBA colleges?

Bengaluru (4) and Manipal (1).

What is the fee for an MBA in Karnataka?

Total programme fees range from ₹10.7 L at Christ University to ₹26 L at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. 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 Karnataka accept?

CAT (5 colleges), XAT (4 colleges), CMAT (3 colleges), GMAT (3 colleges), MAT (3 colleges) and NMAT (3 colleges).

Which MBA college in Karnataka has the highest average package?

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, with an average CTC of ₹34.83 LPA for the 2025 batch.

Best MBA Colleges in Karnataka

5 MBA colleges in Karnataka

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

T. A. Pai Management Institute Manipal

Christ University

Alliance University

Jain University

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