PG course guide
MBA — Master of Business Administration
The clearest lever for changing function, industry or salary band.
What is MBA?
The MBA is a two-year postgraduate management degree, usually taken after two to five years of work experience, though many Indian programmes admit fresh graduates. Its value is concentrated at the top of the market: return on investment varies enormously between a top-tier institution and an unranked one, which makes institution selection the single most important decision in this course.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline with typically 50% aggregate
- Valid CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT or GMAT score
- Group discussion and personal interview at most institutions
- Work experience preferred but not mandatory at many programmes
What you will study
Careers after MBA
Top MBA colleges by city
MBA — frequently asked questions
Is an MBA worth it from a non-top-tier institution?
It depends entirely on cost and placement data. A programme charging Rs 15 lakh with an average placement of Rs 5 lakh is a poor financial decision. Ask every institution for its audited placement report, not its highest package, before committing.
Can I do an MBA immediately after graduation?
Yes. Most Indian MBA programmes admit fresh graduates. Programmes that require work experience tend to be executive or one-year formats.
Which MBA specialisation should I choose?
Choose based on the function you want to work in, not on which specialisation sounds strongest. Marketing, Finance, Operations and HR remain the core four; Business Analytics and Product Management are the fastest-growing additions.
Universities offering MBA
Institutions that offer this course. A counsellor can help you compare and shortlist the right fit.
DIT University
Private · Est. 1998
Doon University
State · Est. 2005
Graphic Era University
Deemed · Est. 2008
UPES Dehradun
Private · Est. 2003
Uttaranchal University
Private · Est. 2013
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
State · Est. 1998
Netaji Subhas University of Technology
State · Est. 1983
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth
Deemed · Est. 2009
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
Deemed · Est. 2008
Manav Rachna University
Private · Est. 2014
Bennett University
Private · Est. 2016
Birla Institute of Management Technology
Private · Est. 1988
G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management
Private · Est. 2007
Galgotias University
Private · Est. 2011
Sharda University
Private · Est. 2009
Amity University, Gurgaon
Private · Est. 2010
Sushant University
Private · Est. 2012
GD Goenka University
Private · Est. 2013
K.R. Mangalam University
Private · Est. 2013
SGT University
Private · Est. 2013
Amity University, Noida
Private · Est. 2005
IILM University, Greater Noida
Private · Est. 2018
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida
Private · Est. 1998