MBA Colleges in Jaipur Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements
5 MBA and PGDM colleges in Jaipur admit in the 40–92 CAT percentile band for 2026-28, 3 of them NIRF 2025 top-100. Fees run ₹3.3 L to ₹13.8 L and the best reported average is 8.9 LPA at Jaipuria Jaipur. Lowest CAT floor in the city: 50 percentile.
Jaipur’s recruiter base is regional — BFSI branch banking, retail, hospitality and a growing IT-services presence — with the exception of MNIT and IIM Udaipur, which recruit nationally. Cost of living is low, which matters over two years.
All 5 MBA colleges in Jaipur
| NIRF 2025 | College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | MNIT JaipurDepartment of Management Studies MNIT Jaipur | 75–85 %ile | ₹3.3 L | 8.3 LPA | CAT only |
| 74 | Jaipuria JaipurJaipuria Institute of Management Jaipur | 55–70 %ile | ₹13.8 L | 8.9 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| 81 | Manipal JaipurManipal University Jaipur | 50–65 %ile | ₹11.1 L | 7.3 LPA | MAT, CMAT, XAT |
| — | IIHMR JaipurIIHMR University Jaipur | 50–65 %ile | ₹12 L | 7.8 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, ATMA |
| — | Amity JaipurAmity University Rajasthan | 60–72 %ile | ₹12.1 L | 4 LPA | XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT |
Sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, unranked institutes last.
What actually decides your seat in Jaipur
MNIT Jaipur is the clear ROI winner: NIRF-62 at about ₹3.3 lakh with an ₹8.3 LPA average. Jaipuria Jaipur is the accessible AACSB option at 55–70 percentile. IIHMR is a genuinely national specialist if health management is the target.
Across these 5 colleges the alternatives to CAT that come up most often are XAT (4), CMAT (4), MAT (4) and ATMA (2). Full routes are in our guide to MBA admission without CAT.
Fees vs placement in Jaipur
| College | City | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNIT Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹3.3 L | 8.3 LPA | 2.52 |
| Manipal Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹11.1 L | 7.3 LPA | 0.66 |
| IIHMR Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹12 L | 7.8 LPA | 0.65 |
| Jaipuria Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹13.8 L | 8.9 LPA | 0.64 |
| Amity Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹12.1 L | 4 LPA | 0.33 |
Cheapest MBA colleges in Jaipur
| College | Total fee | CAT band | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNIT Jaipur | ₹3.3 L | 75–85 %ile | 8.3 LPA | CAT only |
| Manipal Jaipur | ₹11.1 L | 50–65 %ile | 7.3 LPA | MAT, CMAT, XAT |
| IIHMR Jaipur | ₹12 L | 50–65 %ile | 7.8 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, ATMA |
| Amity Jaipur | ₹12.1 L | 60–72 %ile | 4 LPA | XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT |
| Jaipuria Jaipur | ₹13.8 L | 55–70 %ile | 8.9 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Jaipur accept 50–60 percentile in CAT?
Manipal Jaipur, IIHMR Jaipur, Jaipuria Jaipur and Amity Jaipur all admit at or below 60 percentile. The lowest floor in Jaipur is 50 percentile.
What is the cheapest MBA in Jaipur?
Department of Management Studies MNIT Jaipur at ₹3.3 L for the full two years, with 8.3 LPA reported average placement.
Is an MBA in Jaipur worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in Jaipur is MNIT Jaipur at 2.52 (8.3 LPA on ₹3.3 L). Anything above 0.9 is healthy for this tier; below 0.6 needs a very good reason.
Watching your budget? See the cheapest MBA colleges in Jaipur ranked by total fee, or the lowest-fee list for all of India.
Missed CAT or expect a low score? See MBA colleges in Jaipur that accept MAT, CMAT, XAT, NMAT or a state test instead.
Before you pay anything: check that the college is AICTE-approved and know the refund rules.
Sources & methodology
Cutoffs are the published shortlisting percentile where the institute publishes one, and otherwise the band in which it actually admits, taken from institute disclosures and the portals below. Fees are total two-year programme fees excluding hostel unless stated; placement figures are the latest institute-reported averages. Cross-checked against NIRF 2025 on 4 September 2026. Always confirm against the institute’s current admission brochure before paying any fee.