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Top MBA Colleges Without CAT 2026

CAT is not the only path to a quality MBA in India. Hundreds of reputed B-schools accept MAT, CMAT, GMAT, XAT, SNAP, NMAT, and even direct admission based on graduation marks. This guide covers the best MBA colleges you can get into without a CAT score.

Top MBA Entrance Exams Other Than CAT

ExamConducting BodyColleges AcceptingDifficulty
MATAIMA600+Moderate
CMATNTA1000+Moderate
XATXLRI150+High
SNAPSymbiosis15 SIU collegesModerate
NMATGMACNMIMS + 30 othersModerate
GMATGMACISB + IIMs (Exec)High

Top B-Schools Accepting MAT/CMAT 2026

JBIMS Mumbai

Accepts MAT/CMAT | MMS program | ₹2.5L fee | Avg ₹18 LPA package

Symbiosis (SIBM Pune)

SNAP exam | ₹16L total fee | Avg ₹14 LPA | Top FMCG/Banking placements

IMT Ghaziabad

CAT/GMAT/CMAT | ₹17L fee | Avg ₹12 LPA | Strong Delhi NCR placements

Great Lakes Chennai

GMAT/CAT/CMAT | ₹21L fee | Avg ₹11 LPA | Strong analytics placement

Welingkar Mumbai

MAT/CMAT | ₹5L fee | Avg ₹8 LPA | Best value B-school in Mumbai

XISS Ranchi

XAT/CAT/CMAT | ₹6L fee | Strong HR specialization | Avg ₹7 LPA

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