MBA Colleges in Delhi NCR Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements
31 MBA and PGDM colleges in Delhi NCR admit in the 40–92 CAT percentile band for 2026-28, 14 of them NIRF 2025 top-100. Fees run ₹0.5 L to ₹23.5 L and the best reported average is 17.9 LPA at IMI Delhi. Lowest CAT floor in the city: 45 percentile.
Delhi’s recruiter base is the broadest in India — consulting, BFSI, FMCG sales, e-commerce, government-adjacent consulting and a deep analytics market. It is also the most fee-stratified city in the country: a Jamia Millia Islamia MBA costs about ₹0.5 lakh and an IMI Delhi PGDM ₹23.5 lakh, and both sit within an hour of each other.
All 31 MBA colleges in Delhi NCR
| NIRF 2025 | College | City | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Jamia Millia IslamiaCentre for Management Studies Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi | 65–80 %ile | ₹0.5 L | n/a | XAT, CMAT, MAT |
| 30 | IMT GhaziabadInstitute of Management Technology Ghaziabad | Ghaziabad | 88–94 %ile | ₹23 L | 16.3 LPA | XAT, GMAT |
| 40 | IMI DelhiInternational Management Institute Delhi | New Delhi | 80–90 %ile | ₹23.5 L | 17.9 LPA | XAT, GMAT |
| 41 | Jaipuria NoidaJaipuria Institute of Management Noida | Noida | 60–75 %ile | ₹15.8 L | 11.3 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| 49 | Amity NoidaAmity Business School Noida | Noida | 80–88 %ile | ₹15.5 L | 7.4 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT |
| 50 | GLIM GurgaonGreat Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon | Gurugram | 75–85 %ile | ₹13.4 L | 11.8 LPA | XAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT |
| 59 | FORE DelhiFORE School of Management | New Delhi | 85–92 %ile | ₹23.2 L | 16.4 LPA | XAT, GMAT |
| 61 | BIMTECHBirla Institute of Management Technology | Greater Noida | 75–85 %ile | ₹14 L | 10.1 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT |
| 76 | USMS GGSIPUUniversity School of Management Studies GGSIPU | New Delhi | 60–75 %ile | ₹4.8 L | 5.6 LPA | CMAT, IPUCET |
| 76 | GGSIPUGuru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University | New Delhi | 60–75 %ile | ₹4.8 L | 5.6 LPA | CMAT, IPUCET |
| 77 | BML MunjalBML Munjal University School of Management | Gurugram | 60–75 %ile | ₹15.1 L | 9 LPA | XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE |
| 86 | NDIMNew Delhi Institute of Management | New Delhi | 60–80 %ile | ₹13.8 L | 10 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
| 87 | Jamia HamdardJamia Hamdard School of Management | New Delhi | 60–75 %ile | ₹6.4 L | 6.1 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| 90 | JIMS RohiniJagan Institute of Management Studies Rohini | New Delhi | 75–85 %ile | ₹10.8 L | 10 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT |
| 101–125 | LBSIM DelhiLal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management | New Delhi | 75–85 %ile | ₹17.3 L | 12.3 LPA | XAT, GMAT |
| — | DBE DelhiDepartment of Business Economics University of Delhi | New Delhi | 90–95 %ile | ₹1 L | 15.1 LPA | CAT only |
| — | SOIL GurgaonSOIL Institute of Management | Gurugram | 75–85 %ile | ₹15.3 L | 10.5 LPA | XAT, GMAT, NMAT |
| — | IMS NoidaInstitute of Management Studies Noida | Noida | 70–80 %ile | ₹8.4 L | 10 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| — | DSB DelhiDelhi School of Business VIPS-TC | New Delhi | 65–75 %ile | ₹11 L | 9.4 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, GMAT |
| — | IMS GhaziabadInstitute of Management Studies Ghaziabad | Ghaziabad | 70–80 %ile | ₹9.5 L | 9.3 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT |
| — | Apeejay DwarkaApeejay School of Management Dwarka | New Delhi | 50–65 %ile | ₹10.5 L | 8.9 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
| — | FIIB DelhiFortune Institute of International Business | New Delhi | 50–65 %ile | ₹12.9 L | 8.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
| — | JGBS SonipatJindal Global Business School OP Jindal Global University | Sonipat | 50–70 %ile | ₹13 L | 8.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GMAT, GRE |
| — | ITS GhaziabadI.T.S. School of Management Ghaziabad | Ghaziabad | 50–65 %ile | ₹6.9 L | 8.3 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
| — | Asian Business SchoolAsian Business School Noida | Noida | 50–72 %ile | ₹9 L | 7.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
| — | Jaypee NoidaJaypee Business School | Noida | 55–70 %ile | ₹11.7 L | 7.4 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
| — | IILM GurgaonIILM University Gurugram | Gurugram | 55–70 %ile | ₹12.9 L | 7.1 LPA | XAT, CMAT, GMAT |
| — | GD GoenkaGD Goenka University | Gurugram | 50–65 %ile | ₹11 L | 5.7 LPA | MAT, CMAT, XAT |
| — | GalgotiasGalgotias University School of Business | Greater Noida | 45–55 %ile | ₹2.9 L | 5.3 LPA | XAT, UPTAC, CUET-PG |
| — | ShardaSharda University School of Business Studies | Greater Noida | 45–55 %ile | ₹9.8 L | n/a | XAT, MAT |
| — | MRIIRS FaridabadFaculty of Management Studies MRIIRS | Faridabad | 45–60 %ile | ₹9.3 L | n/a | XAT, MAT, CMAT |
Covers Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad and Sonipat. Sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, unranked last.
What actually decides your seat in Delhi NCR
For a low-CAT candidate the sequence that works is: apply to the university options first (Jamia Millia, Jamia Hamdard, GGSIPU, DBE if you are at 90+) because the fee risk is near zero, then the 50–65 percentile PGDMs (FIIB, Apeejay Dwarka), then NDIM and Delhi School of Business at 60–75.
Across these 31 colleges the alternatives to CAT that come up most often are XAT (28), CMAT (23), GMAT (19) and MAT (18). Full routes are in our guide to MBA admission without CAT.
Fees vs placement in Delhi NCR
| College | City | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBE Delhi | New Delhi | ₹1 L | 15.1 LPA | 15.10 |
| Galgotias | Greater Noida | ₹2.9 L | 5.3 LPA | 1.83 |
| ITS Ghaziabad | Ghaziabad | ₹6.9 L | 8.3 LPA | 1.20 |
| IMS Noida | Noida | ₹8.4 L | 10 LPA | 1.19 |
| USMS GGSIPU | New Delhi | ₹4.8 L | 5.6 LPA | 1.17 |
| GGSIPU | New Delhi | ₹4.8 L | 5.6 LPA | 1.17 |
| IMS Ghaziabad | Ghaziabad | ₹9.5 L | 9.3 LPA | 0.98 |
| Jamia Hamdard | New Delhi | ₹6.4 L | 6.1 LPA | 0.95 |
Cheapest MBA colleges in Delhi NCR
| College | Total fee | CAT band | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamia Millia Islamia | ₹0.5 L | 65–80 %ile | n/a | XAT, CMAT, MAT |
| DBE Delhi | ₹1 L | 90–95 %ile | 15.1 LPA | CAT only |
| Galgotias | ₹2.9 L | 45–55 %ile | 5.3 LPA | XAT, UPTAC, CUET-PG |
| USMS GGSIPU | ₹4.8 L | 60–75 %ile | 5.6 LPA | CMAT, IPUCET |
| GGSIPU | ₹4.8 L | 60–75 %ile | 5.6 LPA | CMAT, IPUCET |
| Jamia Hamdard | ₹6.4 L | 60–75 %ile | 6.1 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Delhi NCR accept 50–60 percentile in CAT?
Galgotias, Sharda, MRIIRS Faridabad, FIIB Delhi, Apeejay Dwarka and ITS Ghaziabad all admit at or below 60 percentile. The lowest floor in Delhi NCR is 45 percentile.
What is the cheapest MBA in Delhi NCR?
Centre for Management Studies Jamia Millia Islamia at ₹0.5 L for the full two years. It publishes no average placement figure — ask for the audited report.
Is an MBA in Delhi NCR worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in Delhi NCR is DBE Delhi at 15.10 (15.1 LPA on ₹1 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 Delhi NCR ranked by total fee, or the lowest-fee list for all of India.
Missed CAT or expect a low score? See MBA colleges in Delhi NCR 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.