Quick verdict
ISB Hyderabad, SPJIMR Mumbai and BITSoM are the first colleges to compare for this specific shortlist.
Start with ISB Hyderabad, SPJIMR Mumbai, BITSoM, MICA Ahmedabad, XIMB. Compare fit, admission route, fee comfort and the career strengths shown below.
Curated shortlist
#1 · Primary
ISB Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
OYM A+ • No CAT target: competitive GMAT/GRE + strong profile/work experience • strengths: Consulting; product; technology; strategy; leadership; entrepreneurship
No CAT target: competitive GMAT/GRE + strong profile/work experience
Strengths: Consulting; product; technology; strategy; leadership; entrepreneurship
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#2 · Primary
SPJIMR Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
OYM A+ • CAT ~95+ can work for exceptional profile-based calls; ~98+ safer for score-based competition • strengths: Consulting; marketing; operations; finance; information management
CAT ~95+ can work for exceptional profile-based calls; ~98+ safer for score-based competition
Strengths: Consulting; marketing; operations; finance; information management
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#3 · Primary
BITSoM
Mumbai, Maharashtra
OYM A- • CAT ~94–97+ or strong GMAT/GRE; holistic/profile-heavy selection • strengths: Consulting; product; finance; technology; strategy
CAT ~94–97+ or strong GMAT/GRE; holistic/profile-heavy selection
Strengths: Consulting; product; finance; technology; strategy
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#4 · Primary
MICA Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
OYM A- • CAT/XAT ~80–85+ plus a strong MICAT; CAT/XAT alone does not determine the shortlist • strengths: Marketing; brand management; media; digital; communications; analytics
CAT/XAT ~80–85+ plus a strong MICAT; CAT/XAT alone does not determine the shortlist
Strengths: Marketing; brand management; media; digital; communications; analytics
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#5 · Primary
XIMB
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
OYM A- • CAT/XAT ~90–94+; domicile/profile can affect competitiveness • strengths: Consulting; finance; marketing; operations; systems
CAT/XAT ~90–94+; domicile/profile can affect competitiveness
Strengths: Consulting; finance; marketing; operations; systems
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#6 · Primary
IMT Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
OYM B+ • CAT/XAT ~90–93+ realistic target • strengths: Marketing; BFSI; consulting; sales; analytics
CAT/XAT ~90–93+ realistic target
Strengths: Marketing; BFSI; consulting; sales; analytics
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#7 · Primary
IMI Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
OYM B+ • CAT/XAT ~90–93+ realistic target • strengths: BFSI; consulting; marketing; HR; analytics
CAT/XAT ~90–93+ realistic target
Strengths: BFSI; consulting; marketing; HR; analytics
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#8 · Primary
GIM Goa
Goa, Goa
OYM B+ • CAT/XAT ~90–94+; CMAT ~95+ competitive target • strengths: Healthcare; analytics; finance; marketing; consulting
CAT/XAT ~90–94+; CMAT ~95+ competitive target
Strengths: Healthcare; analytics; finance; marketing; consulting
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#9 · Secondary
Great Lakes Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
OYM B+ • CAT/XAT ~85–90+; CMAT ~90+; profile matters • strengths: Analytics; product; technology; consulting; finance
CAT/XAT ~85–90+; CMAT ~90+; profile matters
Strengths: Analytics; product; technology; consulting; finance
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#10 · Secondary
TAPMI Manipal
Manipal, Karnataka
OYM B+ • CAT/XAT ~85–90+; NMAT ~220+ competitive target • strengths: BFSI; marketing; HR; analytics; healthcare management
CAT/XAT ~85–90+; NMAT ~220+ competitive target
Strengths: BFSI; marketing; HR; analytics; healthcare management
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#11 · Secondary
FORE School of Management
New Delhi, Delhi
OYM B+ • CAT/XAT ~85–90+ competitive target • strengths: Finance; marketing; analytics; consulting; international business
CAT/XAT ~85–90+ competitive target
Strengths: Finance; marketing; analytics; consulting; international business
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#12 · Secondary
NIBM Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
OYM B+ • CMAT 98.5+ percentile • strengths: Banking; finance; risk; fintech; BFSI
CMAT 98.5+ percentile
Strengths: Banking; finance; risk; fintech; BFSI
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Compare the options
| College | Route | Fee | Avg / median | Why here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISB Hyderabad | GMAT, GRE | ₹39.51L | ₹34.21 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | CAT, GMAT | ₹22.5L | ₹33.75 LPA / ₹32.85 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| BITSoM | CAT, GMAT, GRE | ₹27.2L | ₹23.41 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| MICA Ahmedabad | CAT, XAT, GMAT + MICAT | ₹26L | ₹19.22 LPA / ₹18 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| XIMB | CAT, XAT, X-GMT, GMAT | ₹24.2L | ₹19.53 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| IMT Ghaziabad | CAT, XAT, GMAT | ₹20.8L | ₹18.89 LPA / ₹17.56 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| IMI Delhi | CAT, XAT, GMAT | ₹22.25L | ₹17.91 LPA / ₹16.61 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| GIM Goa | CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT | ₹20.4L | ₹16.27 LPA / ₹15 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| Great Lakes Chennai | CAT, XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT | ₹20.8L | ₹15.65 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| TAPMI Manipal | CAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT | ₹19.45L | ₹12.97 LPA / ₹12.73 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| FORE School of Management | CAT, XAT, GMAT | ₹23.24L | ₹16.8 LPA / ₹15.2 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
| NIBM Pune | CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE | ₹16L | ₹14.16 LPA | Strong GMAT option |
How to choose
Choose ISB Hyderabad if...
Strong GMAT option: OYM A+ • No CAT target: competitive GMAT/GRE + strong profile/work experience • strengths: Consulting; product; technology; strategy; leadership; entrepreneurship
Strengths: Consulting; product; technology; strategy; leadership; entrepreneurship
Choose SPJIMR Mumbai if...
Strong GMAT option: OYM A+ • CAT ~95+ can work for exceptional profile-based calls; ~98+ safer for score-based competition • strengths: Consulting; marketing; operations; finance; information management
Strengths: Consulting; marketing; operations; finance; information management
Choose BITSoM if...
Strong GMAT option: OYM A- • CAT ~94–97+ or strong GMAT/GRE; holistic/profile-heavy selection • strengths: Consulting; product; finance; technology; strategy
Strengths: Consulting; product; finance; technology; strategy
For mba colleges accepting gmat, build a shortlist with one ambitious option, one realistic option and one value or specialist option where possible.
FAQs
Should I prefer ISB Hyderabad over SPJIMR Mumbai?
Prefer ISB Hyderabad if its route, fee, strengths and profile fit are better for your goal. Prefer SPJIMR Mumbai if its strengths and admission probability fit you better.
Where does BITSoM fit in this list?
BITSoM is worth comparing because oYM A- • CAT ~94–97+ or strong GMAT/GRE; holistic/profile-heavy selection • strengths: Consulting; product; finance; technology; strategy
How should I use this mba colleges accepting gmat page?
Open the college cards that match your route and budget, then compare the detailed Know Your Campus pages before deciding.
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