Quick verdict
FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai and MDI Gurgaon are the first colleges to compare for this specific shortlist.
Start with FMS Delhi, SPJIMR Mumbai, MDI Gurgaon, IIFT Delhi, TISS Mumbai. Compare fit, admission route, fee comfort and the career strengths shown below.
Curated shortlist
#1 · Primary
FMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
Keep the score balanced and verify the current notification.
CAT 99.5+; ~99.7+ safer for General candidates
Strengths: Exceptional ROI; consulting; finance; marketing; general management
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#2 · Primary
SPJIMR Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Profile/overall score can matter more than a rigid sectional screen; verify current cycle.
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
MDI Gurgaon
Gurugram, Haryana
OYM master does not model a universal sectional rule; balanced performance remains safer.
CAT 94–96+ realistic target; profile and interview matter
Strengths: Consulting; FMCG; BFSI; marketing; HR; general management
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#4 · Primary
IIFT Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
Verify current programme notice; do not ignore any section.
CAT 96–98+ is a realistic competitive target; interview/profile matter
Strengths: International business; trade; consulting; finance; sales & marketing
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#5 · Primary
TISS Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
HRM selection remains highly competitive and profile/interview intensive.
CAT ~95–98+ is a practical target for HRM; selection is profile/interview intensive
Strengths: Human resources; people consulting; industrial relations; leadership
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#6 · Secondary
IMT Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Useful 90+ alternative when one CAT section is relatively weaker.
CAT/XAT ~90–93+ realistic target
Strengths: Marketing; BFSI; consulting; sales; analytics
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#7 · Secondary
IMI Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
Competitive overall score still needed.
CAT/XAT ~90–93+ realistic target
Strengths: BFSI; consulting; marketing; HR; analytics
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#8 · Secondary
GIM Goa
Goa, Goa
Multiple exams can reduce dependence on one section/test.
CAT/XAT ~90–94+; CMAT ~95+ competitive target
Strengths: Healthcare; analytics; finance; marketing; consulting
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#9 · Secondary
FORE School of Management
New Delhi, Delhi
No universal sectional rule in OYM master.
CAT/XAT ~85–90+ competitive target
Strengths: Finance; marketing; analytics; consulting; international business
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#10 · Secondary
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi, Delhi
Low fee/high value; overall CAT target remains competitive.
CAT ~90–95+ is a realistic competitive target due to low fee/high ROI
Strengths: Finance; marketing; HR; operations; analytics
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Compare the options
| College | Route | Fee | Avg / median | Why here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMS Delhi | CAT | ₹2.32L | ₹32.27 LPA / ₹29.59 LPA | No universal sectional rule in OYM master |
| SPJIMR Mumbai | CAT, GMAT | ₹22.5L | ₹33.75 LPA / ₹32.85 LPA | No universal sectional rule in OYM master |
| MDI Gurgaon | CAT | ₹28.16L | ₹29.5 LPA / ₹29 LPA | Lower sectional pressure |
| IIFT Delhi | CAT | ₹21.87L | ₹31.3 LPA / ₹26 LPA | No universal sectional rule in OYM master |
| TISS Mumbai | CAT | ₹2.07L | ₹28.69 LPA / ₹28 LPA | No universal sectional rule in OYM master |
| IMT Ghaziabad | CAT, XAT, GMAT | ₹20.8L | ₹18.89 LPA / ₹17.56 LPA | Lower sectional pressure option |
| IMI Delhi | CAT, XAT, GMAT | ₹22.25L | ₹17.91 LPA / ₹16.61 LPA | Lower sectional pressure option |
| GIM Goa | CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT | ₹20.4L | ₹16.27 LPA / ₹15 LPA | Flexible multi-exam route |
| FORE School of Management | CAT, XAT, GMAT | ₹23.24L | ₹16.8 LPA / ₹15.2 LPA | Balanced overall-score alternative |
| Jamia Millia Islamia | CAT | ₹0.54L | ₹16 LPA | High-value lower-sectional-pressure route |
How to choose
Choose FMS Delhi if...
No universal sectional rule in OYM master: Keep the score balanced and verify the current notification.
Strengths: Exceptional ROI; consulting; finance; marketing; general management
Choose SPJIMR Mumbai if...
No universal sectional rule in OYM master: Profile/overall score can matter more than a rigid sectional screen; verify current cycle.
Strengths: Consulting; marketing; operations; finance; information management
Choose MDI Gurgaon if...
Lower sectional pressure: OYM master does not model a universal sectional rule; balanced performance remains safer.
Strengths: Consulting; FMCG; BFSI; marketing; HR; general management
For mba colleges with no or lower sectional cutoff pressure, 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 SPJIMR Mumbai?
Prefer FMS Delhi 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 MDI Gurgaon fit in this list?
MDI Gurgaon is worth comparing because oYM master does not model a universal sectional rule; balanced performance remains safer.
How should I use this mba colleges with no or lower sectional cutoff pressure 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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