Institutes beyond IIMs for MBA. The cat exam is over on 26 November, the answer keys will be released shortly. The final result will be declared in the third week of December 2023. Students try harder to get into the IIMs but not all are able to make it.
Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are considered the top institutes for pursuing an MBA degree after clearing the CAT exam. These premier institutes offer world-class education and exposure to the corporate world, making them highly sought-after by MBA aspirants. The IIMs are located in various cities across India, including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, and many more. However, getting admission to these institutes can be extremely competitive, and aspirants must score high in the CAT exam to secure a seat.
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Apart from IIMs, there are several other top management institutes in India that offer excellent MBA programs. Some of these institutes include Vinod Gupta School of Management- IIT Kharagpur, T. A. Pai Management Institute, XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management), DoMS- IIT Delhi, and DoMS- IIT Madras. These institutes offer a diverse range of MBA programs, including specializations in finance, marketing, human resources, and more. Aspirants can explore these institutes and choose the one that best suits their career goals and interests.
For Indian students looking to pursue an MBA degree abroad, several international business schools accept CAT scores. These schools offer MBA programs that provide international exposure and a global perspective, preparing students for careers in multinational corporations. Some of the top international business schools accepting CAT scores include Audencia Business School and SKEMA Business School. Additionally, several MBA colleges in India offer international exposure programs, such as Chandigarh University and institutes offering MBA in International Business.
What they should do then?
There are various MBA institutes or IITs that provide an MBA degree with good infrastructure and a promising track record. The CAT percentage is higher in these institutes but candidates still can explore these institutes for pursuing the MBA.
These institutes are mentioned below candidates can check their track record of placement in the last three years and decide which one to choose
Institutes beyond IIMs for mba
IIT Delhi Management
2018-19 | Admitted Students | 111 | Students Placed | 111 | Median Salary | 15,40,000 |
2019-20 | Admitted Students | 68 | Students Placed | 68 | Median Salary | 20,20,000 |
2020-21 | Admitted Students | 129 | Students Placed | 124 | Median Salary | 16,20,00 |
XLRI2018-19 Admitted Students 360 Students Placed 360 Median Salary 21,00,000 2019-20 Admitted Students 363 Students Placed 362 Median Salary 23,00,000 2020-21 Admitted Students 362 Students Placed 358 Median Salary 23,00,000
National Institute of Industrial Engineering, MumbaiAcademic year Intake Graduating Placement Median Salary 2018-19 417 384 384 19,00,000 2019-20 454 414 414 20,08,000 2020-21 519 519 519 25,80,000
IIT MadrasAcademic year Intake Graduating Placement Median Salary 2018-19 66 64 64 12,00,000 2019-20 88 85 82 14,25,000 2020-21 106 106 102 13,00,000
Indian Institute of Technology, BombayAcademic year Intake Graduating Placement Median Salary 2018-19 136 131 110 20,00,000 2019-20 143 127 108 21,00,000 2020-21 128 108 108 22,00,000
Indian Institute of Technology, KharagpurAcademic year Intake Graduating Placement Median Salary 2018-19 183 175 175 19,67,000 2019-20 130 127 125 16,99,000 2020-21 202 201 188 19,20,000
Management Development InstituteAcademic year Intake Graduating Placement Median Salary 2018-19 342 342 340 19,82,000 2019-20 359 358 357 22,00,000 2020-21 417 417 409 23,00,000
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management PuneAcademic year Intake Graduating Placement Median Salary 2018-19 180 180 180 16,25,000 2019-20 180 180 180 18,50,000 2020-21 180 180 180 18,00,000
IIT RoorkeeAcademic year Intake Graduating Placement Median Salary 2018-19 82 77 73 9,0,5,000 2019-20 80 76 76 10,00,000 2020-21 49 47 46 9,0,5,000
IIT KanpurAcademic year Intake Graduating Placement Median Salary 2018-19 76 70 50 9,00,000 2019-20 77 75 75 11,36,000 2020-21 70 69 62 12,10,000
S. P. JAIN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & RESEARCHAcadmic year Intake Graduating Placement Median Salary 2018-19 239 239 239 22,00,000 2019-20 239 239 239 25,00,000 2020-21 236 236 236 25,00,000
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
NIRF 24Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 284 279 279 18, 00000 2019-20 331 331 321 18,20,0000 2020-21 333 333 333 20,000,000
SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
NIRF 25Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 600 599 578 14, 8,0000 2019-20 600 600 593 15,00,0000 2020-21 600 600 580 16,00,000
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore
NIRF 27Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 345 341 318 5,00,000 2019-20 352 350 305 5,03,000 2020-21 355 355 321 5,50,000
Amity University Noida UP
NIRF 28Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary Higher studies 2018-19 1457 1424 799 5,00,000 84 2019-20 1137 1087 770 5,30,000 27 2020-21 1251 1237 803 5,00,000 25
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
NIRF Rank 29Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary Higher studies 2018-19 60 58 53 5,40,000 5 2019-20 60 59 51 4,20,000 7 2020-21 69 69 64 6,00,000 5
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
NIRF 30Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 317 317 317 12,52,000 2019-20 329 327 327 12,62,000 2020-21 396 394 394 12,15,000
Great Lakes Institute of Management
NIRF Rank 31Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 120 120 116 10,14,000 2019-20 120 120 109 10,40,000 2020-21 164 164 161 11,00,000
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad
NIRF Rank 32Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 1135 1089 1010 6,66,000 2019-20 1200 1179 1084 7,00,000 2020-21 1249 1188 1028 6,75,000
Lovely Professional University PhagwaraAcademic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 646 632 336 4,20,000 2019-20 600 570 340 5,20,000 2020-21 593 592 402 6,15,000
XIM UNIVERSITYAcademic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 351 350 350 14,16,000 2019-20 364 364 362 15,00,000 2020-21 374 374 374 14,50,000
GOA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
NIRF Rank 36Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 306 306 282 10,00,000 2019-20 370 359 356 10,80,000 2020-21 427 424 407 10,00,000
T. A. Pai Management Institute Manipal
NIRF 38Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 459 454 454 11,18,000 2019-20 451 444 444 10,63,462 2020-21 402 394 394 11,01,200
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
NIRF 39Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 87 85 74 6,20,000 2019-20 75 72 69 7,50,000 2020-21 98 96 89 7,60,000
Chandigarh University
NIRF 40Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary Higher studies 2018-19 659 634 411 5,90,000 25 2019-20 660 604 419 5,60,000 28 2020-21 660 607 338 6,70,000 96
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Dehradun
NIRF 41Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary Higher studies 2018-19 436 383 264 4,50,000 1 2019-20 377 348 241 5,00,000 3 2020-21 275 260 174 5,51,000 0
MICA Ahmedabad
NIRF 42Academic Year Intake Graduated Placement Median Salary 2018-19 180 180 180 11,20,000 2019-20 180 180 180 12,00,000 2020-21 215 215 215 13,00,000
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