Quick verdict
FMS Delhi, TISS Mumbai and Jamia Millia Islamia are the first colleges to compare for this specific shortlist.
Start with FMS Delhi, TISS Mumbai, Jamia Millia Islamia, Department of Financial Studies, DU, SIMSREE Mumbai. Compare fit, admission route, fee comfort and the career strengths shown below.
Curated shortlist
#1 · Primary
FMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
One of the clearest value leaders in Indian management education.
CAT 99.5+; ~99.7+ safer for General candidates
Strengths: Exceptional ROI; consulting; finance; marketing; general management
Open Know Your Campus →
#2 · Primary
TISS Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Dedicated HRM & LR with strong outcomes and very low fee.
CAT ~95–98+ is a practical target for HRM; selection is profile/interview intensive
Strengths: Human resources; people consulting; industrial relations; leadership
Open Know Your Campus →
#3 · Primary
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi
Very low fee with strong reported average package.
CAT ~90–95+ is a realistic competitive target due to low fee/high ROI
Strengths: Finance; marketing; HR; operations; analytics
Open Know Your Campus →
#4 · Primary
Department of Financial Studies, DU
New Delhi, Delhi
Dedicated finance route with sub-₹1L fee in OYM planning data.
CAT ~92–96+ competitive target due to very high ROI and limited seats
Strengths: Finance; investment banking; analytics; BFSI; treasury
Open Know Your Campus →
#5 · Primary
SIMSREE Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Very low fee, solid outcomes and Mumbai ecosystem.
CMAT 99.97 percentile
Strengths: Finance; marketing; operations; analytics; BFSI
Open Know Your Campus →
#6 · Primary
Delhi School of Economics
New Delhi, Delhi
Very low fee and strong outcomes across IB/analytics/finance/HR.
CAT ~90–95+ depending on program and applicant pool
Strengths: International business; analytics; HR; consulting; finance
Open Know Your Campus →
#7 · Primary
JBIMS Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Outstanding outcome-to-fee economics.
CMAT 99.99 percentile via CMAT/AI route
Strengths: Finance; investment banking; consulting; marketing; BFSI
Open Know Your Campus →
#8 · Secondary
DMS IIT Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
Premium outcomes at lower fee than many private peers.
CAT 97–99+ competitive target
Strengths: Consulting; analytics; technology; product; operations
Open Know Your Campus →
#9 · Secondary
IIT Roorkee DMS
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Strong average package relative to fee.
CAT ~90–94+ realistic target
Strengths: Operations; analytics; consulting; technology; marketing
Open Know Your Campus →
#10 · Secondary
VGSoM IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
Strong package and tech/ops fit at moderate fee.
CAT ~94–97+ realistic target; 95+ commonly competitive
Strengths: Consulting; analytics; product; operations; technology
Open Know Your Campus →
#11 · Secondary
FMS BHU
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Very low fee and respectable average package.
CAT ~80–85+ practical target; very strong ROI
Strengths: Finance; marketing; HR; operations; agri-business
Open Know Your Campus →
#12 · Secondary
MANAGE Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana
Low fee with niche sector relevance.
CAT/CMAT ~80–90+; agriculture/rural profile fit is valuable
Strengths: Agri-business; food; rural markets; BFSI; consulting
Open Know Your Campus →
How the fit buckets work
Primary
Use this label to compare admission fit and page-specific relevance.
Secondary
Use this label to compare admission fit and page-specific relevance.
Compare the options
| College | Route | Fee | Avg / median | Why here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMS Delhi | CAT | ₹2.32L | ₹32.27 LPA / ₹29.59 LPA | Elite outcome / ultra-low fee |
| TISS Mumbai | CAT | ₹2.07L | ₹28.69 LPA / ₹28 LPA | HR specialist / exceptional value |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | CAT | ₹0.54L | ₹16 LPA | Extreme fee-to-outcome value |
| Department of Financial Studies, DU | CAT | ₹0.97L | ₹15.1 LPA | Finance specialist / exceptional ROI |
| SIMSREE Mumbai | MAH MBA CET, CMAT, CAT | ₹1.5L | ₹15 LPA | Mumbai public value |
| Delhi School of Economics | CAT | ₹2.3L | ₹14 LPA | Public university value |
| JBIMS Mumbai | MAH MBA CET, CMAT, CAT | ₹6L | ₹26.67 LPA / ₹26.15 LPA | Premium Mumbai value |
| DMS IIT Delhi | CAT | ₹12L | ₹22.5 LPA / ₹22.51 LPA | IIT value option |
| IIT Roorkee DMS | CAT | ₹9.74L | ₹17.91 LPA / ₹17.64 LPA | Low-fee IIT option |
| VGSoM IIT Kharagpur | CAT | ₹12.64L | ₹22.75 LPA / ₹22.75 LPA | High-outcome IIT value |
| FMS BHU | CAT | ₹3.98L | ₹11.3 LPA | Accessible public value |
| MANAGE Hyderabad | CAT, CMAT | ₹8.75L | ₹12.38 LPA | Agri-business specialist value |
How to choose
Choose FMS Delhi if...
Elite outcome / ultra-low fee: One of the clearest value leaders in Indian management education.
Strengths: Exceptional ROI; consulting; finance; marketing; general management
Choose TISS Mumbai if...
HR specialist / exceptional value: Dedicated HRM & LR with strong outcomes and very low fee.
Strengths: Human resources; people consulting; industrial relations; leadership
Choose Jamia Millia Islamia if...
Extreme fee-to-outcome value: Very low fee with strong reported average package.
Strengths: Finance; marketing; HR; operations; analytics
For best-value mba colleges: low fees + strong outcomes, build a shortlist with one ambitious option, one realistic option and one value or specialist option where possible.
FAQs
Should I prefer FMS Delhi over TISS Mumbai?
Prefer FMS Delhi if its route, fee, strengths and profile fit are better for your goal. Prefer TISS Mumbai if its strengths and admission probability fit you better.
Where does Jamia Millia Islamia fit in this list?
Jamia Millia Islamia is worth comparing because very low fee with strong reported average package.
How should I use this best-value mba colleges: low fees + strong outcomes page?
Open the college cards that match your route and budget, then compare the detailed Know Your Campus pages before deciding.
Preparing for CAT?
See where you actually stand before changing your shortlist or study plan.
Why On Your Mocks?
A mock score tells you what happened. OYM helps you understand what went wrong and what to work on next.