Cheapest MBA Colleges in Chennai 2026: Low Fees, Total Cost & CAT Cutoff
7 MBA and PGDM colleges in Chennai are listed in our directory, with total two-year fees from ₹1.4 L (DoMS Anna University) to ₹22.5 L (GLIM Chennai). 1 of them list ₹5 lakh or less. The best placement-to-fee ratio is DoMS Anna University at 4.29.
Chennai at a glance (directory data): 7 colleges are listed. The three lowest fees are DoMS Anna University (₹1.4 L), Saveetha Chennai (₹6 L), SSN SOM (₹7 L). Colleges whose admitted band starts at 60 percentile or lower: DoMS Anna University (40–55, ₹1.4 L), Saveetha Chennai (50–65, ₹6 L), SSN SOM (60–70, ₹7 L), SRM Chennai (55–70, ₹8 L), XIME Chennai (60–70, ₹9.9 L). Bands are the range a college has admitted at, not a promise of admission. See also all MBA colleges in Chennai, Chennai without CAT and low-fee MBA colleges across India.
MBA colleges in Chennai ranked by total fee
| College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoMS Anna UniversityDepartment of Management Studies Anna University | 40–55 %ile | ₹1.4 L | 6 LPA | 4.29 | TANCET, MAT |
| Saveetha ChennaiSaveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 50–65 %ile | ₹6 L | 5.5 LPA | 0.92 | MAT, CMAT, TANCET |
| SSN SOMSSN School of Management | 60–70 %ile | ₹7 L | 6.8 LPA | 0.97 | XAT, CMAT, MAT, TANCET, ATMA |
| SRM ChennaiSRM Institute of Science and Technology | 55–70 %ile | ₹8 L | 6.5 LPA | 0.81 | MAT, CMAT, XAT, TANCET |
| XIME ChennaiXavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Chennai | 60–70 %ile | ₹9.9 L | 8.6 LPA | 0.87 | XAT, CMAT, MAT, TANCET, GMAT |
| LIBALoyola Institute of Business Administration | 80–88 %ile | ₹19.1 L | 11.2 LPA | 0.59 | XAT |
| GLIM ChennaiGreat Lakes Institute of Management Chennai | 80–90 %ile | ₹22.5 L | 15 LPA | 0.67 | XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT |
Cheapest first. Total two-year programme fee excluding hostel; ROI is average placement ÷ total fee.
How to judge value, not just price
A low fee only helps if the placement figure supports it. Divide average placement by total fee: above about 0.9 is healthy for this tier, and below 0.6 needs a good reason. Colleges with no published placement figure show “n/a” — treat that as unknown, not as zero.
In Chennai, the strongest ratio in our data is DoMS Anna University (Department of Management Studies Anna University): 6 LPA on a ₹1.4 L fee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest MBA college in Chennai?
In our directory it is DoMS Anna University (Department of Management Studies Anna University) at ₹1.4 L total fees, excluding hostel. Confirm the current fee with the institute.
Which MBA colleges in Chennai cost under ₹5 lakh?
1 of the 7 colleges we list: DoMS Anna University (₹1.4 L).
Do the cheapest MBA colleges in Chennai accept CAT?
Some do, but a low fee often signals a government or state-university seat. Tamil Nadu government and Anna University institutes admit through TANCET counselling. Check the exams column for the test each college accepts.
Is an MBA in Chennai worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in our Chennai data is DoMS Anna University at 4.29. Above about 0.9 is healthy for this tier.
Which Chennai MBA colleges have low fees and take a low CAT percentile?
In our directory, DoMS Anna University (₹1.4 L, band 40–55), Saveetha Chennai (₹6 L, band 50–65), SSN SOM (₹7 L, band 60–70), SRM Chennai (₹8 L, band 55–70) combine a band starting at 60 or lower with the lowest fees in Chennai. Confirm current fees and cut-offs with each institute.
Prefer to skip CAT? See MBA colleges in Chennai without CAT, and the state test calendar.
Before you pay anything: check that the college is AICTE-approved and know the refund rules.
Sources & methodology
Fees are total two-year programme fees excluding hostel, as listed in this site’s college directory (data verified 4 September 2026). Add hostel, mess and exam costs before comparing, and confirm the current fee in the institute’s admission brochure before you pay anything.