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Best MBA Colleges accepting GATE 2026

Looking for MBA colleges that accept GATE for 2026? We have curated 60 verified MBA colleges accepting GATE, ranked using NIRF, EduNext and other trusted rankings so the strongest institutes show up first. For each one you can compare total fees, eligibility, GATE cutoffs, placement records and real student reviews — and apply for 2026-27 admissions with zero spam calls.

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  1. 1

    LM Thapar School of Management, Derabassi Chandigarh

    NIRF MBA #44Placement: INR 8.17 LPA
  2. 2

    Anna University

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    NIRF MBA #88Fees: ~1.25L
  3. 3

    University of Lucknow

    Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow

    NIRF MBA #100Fees: ~1.2L
  4. 4

    University of Hyderabad

    Telangana, Hyderabad

    NIRF MBA #101Fees: ~1.17LPlacement: INR 6 – 8 LPA
  5. 5

    IIT Mandi

    Himachal Pradesh, Mandi

    EduNext MBA #81
  6. 6

    NICMAR Pune

    Maharashtra, Pune

    EduNext MBA #159Fees: ~2LPlacement: INR 9.25 LPA
  7. 7

    MIT Pune

    EduNext MBA #173
  8. 8

    NIT Warangal

    Telangana, Warangal

    EduNext MBA #189Placement: INR 14.35 LPA
  9. 9

    Sanjivani College of Engineering (An Autonomous Institute), Kopargaon

    Maharashtra, Kopargaon

    EduNext MBA #261
  10. 10

    KCC Greater Noida

    Uttar Pradesh, Noida

    EduNext MBA #268Fees: ~1.6L
  11. 11

    MIET Jammu

    Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu

    EduNext MBA #347Fees: ~1.71L
  12. 12

    NIT Rourkela

    Odisha, Rourkela

    Indiatoday MBA #28Placement: INR 13.21 LPA
  13. 13

    PSNA College of Engineering and Technology Dindigul

    Tamil Nadu, Dindigul

    Indiatoday MBA #167Placement: INR 4.4 LPA
  14. 14

    SPSU

    Indiatoday MBA #169Fees: ~1.25LPlacement: INR 6 LPA
  15. 15

    RIT Roorkee

    Uttarakhand, Roorkee

    Indiatoday MBA #178Fees: ~1.6LPlacement: INR 8 LPA
  16. 16

    Netaji Subhas University Jamshedpur

    Indiatoday MBA #237Placement: INR 4-6 LPA
  17. 17

    BS Abdur Rahman University

    Tamil Nadu, Vandalur

    Outlook MBA #56Fees: ~1.2L
  18. 18

    MITWPU

    S.No.124, Paud Road, Kothrud India

    Outlook MBA #89Fees: ~1.3L
  19. 19

    MAHINDRA University

    IIRF MBA #31
  20. 20

    IMU Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    IIRF MBA #50Fees: ~2.2L
  21. 21

    HICET Coimbatore

    Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore

    IIRF MBA #122Fees: ~3.48L
  22. 22

    Arya College of Engineering and IT Jaipur

    Rajasthan, Jaipur

    3.9 (412)Fees: ~1.82L
  23. 23

    SASTRA University

    Tirumalaisamudram, India

    3.8 (531)Fees: ~1.25L
  24. 24

    ACEIT Jaipur

    Rajasthan, Jaipur

    Fees: ~1.82L
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    AITS Tirupati

    Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati

    Fees: ~1L

About MBA Colleges (2026)

India has 60 MBA colleges that accept GATE for the 2026 academic session, spanning government institutes, deemed universities and private colleges. The list above is ordered using NIRF, EduNext and other recognised rankings, so the strongest options appear first and you can compare them at a glance.

Admission to most of these colleges is through GATE. Your GATE score and category rank decide which colleges and seats you are eligible for, so it is wise to shortlist a mix of ambitious, realistic and safe choices. Every college page lists its accepted entrance exams along with the latest cutoff trends.

Before you apply, compare each college on the factors that matter most — total course fees, eligibility, entrance cutoffs, placement records and verified student reviews. Popular choices here include LM Thapar School of Management, Derabassi Chandigarh, Anna University, University of Lucknow. Open any college above for its full profile, or share your details in the enquiry form to get free, unbiased admission guidance with zero spam calls.

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There are 60 MBA colleges accepting GATE listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions, ranked using NIRF and EduNext rankings.