More choice
Explore strong MBA options across several education hubs, not just the metros.
MBA Across India
MBA Colleges in Other Cities 2026
Some of India's best B-schools sit outside the big five metros. Explore MBA and PGDM colleges in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bhubaneswar, Dehradun, Manipal and Jaipur.
- Cities covered
- 7
- Colleges listed
- 16
- Exams accepted
- 8
- Application help
- Free
Look Beyond the Metros
Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Kolkata attract most MBA applicants, but cities such as Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bhubaneswar and Dehradun are home to institutes with national reputations and strong placements.
Each city brings its own industry ecosystem, specialisations and fee ranges. Use the list below to see which entrance exams each college accepts.
MBA Colleges by City
Ahmedabad
| College | Exams accepted |
|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | CAT |
| MICA Ahmedabad | CAT, XAT, GMAT, MICAT |
| Institute of Management, Nirma University | CAT |
Hyderabad
| College | Exams accepted |
|---|---|
| Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad | GMAT, GRE |
| ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad | CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT, CMAT |
| Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Hyderabad | CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT |
Chennai
| College | Exams accepted |
|---|---|
| Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT |
| Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA) | CAT, XAT, GMAT |
Bhubaneswar
| College | Exams accepted |
|---|---|
| XIM University, Bhubaneswar | CAT, XAT, GMAT |
| KIIT School of Management | CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT |
| International Management Institute (IMI), Bhubaneswar | CAT, XAT, GMAT |
Dehradun
| College | Exams accepted |
|---|---|
| UPES, Dehradun | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT |
| IMS Unison University | CAT, MAT, CMAT |
| Graphic Era University, Dehradun | CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT |
Manipal
| College | Exams accepted |
|---|---|
| TAPMI, Manipal | CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT |
Jaipur
| College | Exams accepted |
|---|---|
| Taxila Business School | — |
Figures are indicative, based on recent admission cycles, and can change by category, programme and year. Please confirm the latest details with the institute before applying.
Why Consider Other Cities
Different industries
Each city brings its own corporate and business ecosystem.
Different fee ranges
Compare colleges against your budget across regions.
Many exam routes
CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT and other exams all open doors.