JBIMS Mumbai 

The prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai is referred to as the "CEO Factory" because to its robust network of former students. JBIMS offers MMS, M.Sc Finance, MHRD, part-time MMS and PhD programs. MMS admissions are through MAHCET  CAP for Maharashtra candidates and CAT, CMAT or MAHCET scores for others. JBIMS has 100% placement for MMS graduates. Top recruiters include McKinsey, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs and HUL. The institute is ranked among the top business schools in India and offers high ROI with relatively affordable fees.

• Fees - ₹6 to 7 lakhs 

• Average Package - ₹26.12 lakhs per annum

• Highest Package - ₹87.12 lakhs per annum

K J Somaiya Institute of Management Mumbai 

K J  Somaiya Institute of Management located on the green Somaiya Vidyavihar campus in Mumbai is a leading private business school. It is the part of Somaiya Vidyavihar University and has programs like MBA, Executive MBA, MBA for Working Executives and PhD with curricula based on the need for industry relevance and practical learning. The institute stands at 65th rank in 2025 NIRF and 17th rank in IIRF with solid corporate ties and more than 140 recruiters every year. 

• Fees - ₹22.32 lakhs

• Average Package - ₹12.79 lakhs per annum

• Highest Package - ₹ 28.25 lakhs per annum

SIMSREE Mumbai 

SIMSREE is a government business school in Mumbai known for its low fees and high ROI. Its main program is the MMS with specialisations in Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations and Systems. Admissions are made via CMAT, CAT or MAH MBA CET.  The campus is small but centrally located and offers a vibrant student driven culture.

• Fees - ₹71000

• Average Package - 22.50 lakhs per annum

• Highest Package - ₹15.10 lakhs per annum

XIME Bangalore 

XIME Bangalore founded in 1991 is a top private business school offering a two year PGDM program. AIU recognises it as MBA with specialisations in Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations and IT and Analytics. It also offers a PGDM in Business Analytics with a summer internship. Shortlisting is done on the basis of CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT or ATMA scores subsequent to GD and PI. The anticipated 2025 CAT cutoff will be in the range of 70 to 75 percentile. XIME is one of Indian top 50 business schools. The placements are excellent with companies visiting like Deloitte, EY, Infosys and Accenture. The campus at Electronic City has state-of-the-art facilities, international exchange programmes and active student life.

• Fees - ₹13.15 lakhs 

• Average Package - ₹11.33 lakhs per annum

• Highest Package - ₹22 lakhs per annum

XISS Ranchi

Renowned for its high academic standards the Xavier Institute of Social Service in Ranchi is a private business school. XISS offers two year fulltime PGDM programs in Human Resource Management, Rural Management, Marketing Management and Financial Management combining practical skills with theoretical knowledge. Admission is made on the basis of national level test scores such as XAT, CAT, CMAT or MAT preceded by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The campus is equipped with experienced faculty, nearby private hostels with all the modern facilities such as Wi-Fi and wheelchair facilities to ensure comfort and accessibility for all the students.

• Fees - 

• Average Package - ₹9.4 Lakhs per annum

• Highest Package - ₹21 Lakhs per annum

Prin L N Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research Mumbai 

Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research more commonly referred to as WeSchool is a well-known private management college with campuses in Mumbai and Bengaluru. 

The University of Mumbai is associated with this institution. WeSchool provides PGDM courses in addition to specialised courses in Business Analytics, Healthcare Management and other disciplines. It is amongst the top management colleges in India achieving 75th position in 2025 NIRF. The college focuses on industry exposure and provides students with hands-on experiences through internships, workshops and top firm interactions.

• Fees - ₹14 lakhs

• Average Package - ₹11.7 lakhs per annum

• Highest Package - ₹40 lakhs per annum

BIMTECH Greater Noida 

Birla Institute of Management Technology located in Greater Noida is a reputed private business school supported by the Birla Group. The PGDM is its main program. In addition the institute offers doctoral degrees such the FPM and EFPM as well as specialised postgraduate degrees in International Business, Insurance Business Management and Retail Management.

BIMTECH possesses a good placement history with almost 100% of deserving students getting placed in leading companies like Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture and HDFC Bank. Admission takes place on the basis of national level tests like CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT etc and is followed by extempore and personal interviews. The PGDM students have a fully residential campus providing a disciplined academic environment coupled with stringent training and industry exposure.

• Fees - ₹14 lakhs 

• Average Package - 14.48 lakhs per annum

• Highest Package - 22 lakhs per annum 

Christ University

Christ University which is located in Bengaluru is a well known private deemed university with multiple campuses around India. It was founded as Christ College and later turned into a deemed university in 2008. The university is well known for its robust academic program, environmentally friendly campuses and comprehensive approach to education.

It provides a range of doctoral and postgraduate programs.Admissions are competitive and usually involve the Christ University Entrance Test CUET or other national management exams like CAT and CMAT etc followed by a Micro Presentation and Personal Interview. Christ University has a good placement record with many students securing jobs each year. Top recruiters include Deloitte, KPMG, Amazon, Accenture and Wipro reflecting the university’s strong industry connections.

• Fees - ₹10.68 lakhs 

• Average Package - 9.02 lakhs per annum

• Highest Package - 21.08 lakhs per annum 

Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida

Founded in 2004 the private business school Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida is a part of a larger network of management schools. In addition to a PhD level Fellow Program in Management it provides full time two year PGDM programs in General, Marketing and Service Management. The institute also provides an online PGDM program.

The PGDM General program covers key areas like Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations while the Marketing and Service Management programs focus on their respective specialisations. The FPM is designed for doctoral level research in management. With 98% of qualified students placed in 2024 Jaipuria Noida has a solid placement record. The campus has a Learning Resource Centre with both traditional and digital materials for students as well as Wi-Fi.

• Fees - ₹16.50 lakhs 

• Average Package - ₹9.50 lakhs per annum

• Highest Package - 36.64 lakhs per annum

Amity Univerity 

With a large network of national and international campuses in addition to its flagship campus in Noida Amity institution is a prominent private institution in India. It is renowned for providing a wide range of courses, excellent facilities and solid industry relations. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs across many fields including popular management courses. Merit or entrance exams such as CAT, CMAT and XAT are used for admittance to management programs. Modern facilities on Amity campuses include labs, sports complexes, libraries and dorms. Additionally it emphasises education that is pertinent to industry with courses created to get students ready for the demands of the modern workplace.

• Fees - ₹23.7 lakhs 

• Average Package - ₹6.50 lakhs per annum