MBA Colleges in Mumbai Without CAT 2027: MAH-CET, MAT, CMAT and XAT
12 of the 12 MBA colleges in Mumbai in our directory list at least one test other than CAT. 10 accept MAH-CET; 9 accept MAT; 12 accept CMAT; 10 accept XAT. “Without CAT” always means another named test — none is admission without a process.
MBA colleges in Mumbai and the tests they accept (cheapest first)
| College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLIMLala Lajpatrai Institute of Management | 50–60 %ile | ₹3.8 L | 5.5 LPA | MAH-CET, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, NMAT, GMAT |
| MET MumbaiMET Institute of Management | 55–70 %ile | ₹4.1 L | 7.5 LPA | MAH-CET, CMAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| TIMSRThakur Institute of Management Studies and Research | 60–70 %ile | ₹5.1 L | 7.5 LPA | MAH-CET, CMAT |
| XIMRXavier Institute of Management and Research | 55–65 %ile | ₹6.2 L | 6 LPA | MAH-CET, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| VESIMVivekanand Education Society's Institute of Management Studies and Research | 60–70 %ile | ₹6.4 L | 6.1 LPA | MAH-CET, XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| IES MCRCIES Management College and Research Centre | 70–80 %ile | ₹8.6 L | 7.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| CIMRChetana's Institute of Management and Research | 70–80 %ile | ₹9.6 L | 7 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, MAT, ATMA |
| SIESCOMSSIES College of Management Studies | 60–75 %ile | ₹10 L | 8.8 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| ITM Navi MumbaiITM Business School | 50–78 %ile | ₹13.5 L | 8.7 LPA | XAT, NMAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, MAH-CET |
| WeSchool MumbaiPrin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research | 70–80 %ile | ₹14 L | 11.7 LPA | XAT, CMAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| NLDIMSRN. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research | 75–85 %ile | ₹16.5 L | 11.2 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAH-CET, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| KJSIMK J Somaiya Institute of Management | 84–92 %ile | ₹23.9 L | 13.1 LPA | XAT, NMAT, CMAT, GMAT |
Cheapest first. Total two-year fee excluding hostel. The last column names every test the college accepts.
Which test to take, and where the deadline stands
| Test | Colleges in Mumbai accepting it | Deadline status (checked 16 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| MAH-CET | 10 of 12 | State test; check the Maharashtra CET Cell |
| MAT | 9 of 12 | December session: register by 14 Dec (paper) or 21 Dec (computer); tests 20 and 27 Dec 2026 |
| CMAT | 12 of 12 | Exam 7 Feb 2027 on NTA’s calendar (provisional); registration expected Oct 2026 |
| XAT | 10 of 12 | Registration closes 6 Dec 2026 · all XAT colleges by state |
| NMAT | 3 of 12 | Registration extended to 25 Oct 2026; tests 2 Nov–20 Dec |
| ATMA | 10 of 12 | Check the official ATMA notice |
Deadlines are from MBAUniverse (updated 14 October 2026) and change between cycles; see every exam still open for the full table.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get an MBA in Mumbai without CAT?
Yes. 12 of the 12 colleges we list in Mumbai name at least one other test. Each has its own cut-off, so check the institute’s admission notice.
Which exams do MBA colleges in Mumbai accept instead of CAT?
The table above shows the count for each test — MAH-CET, MAT, CMAT, XAT, NMAT, ATMA.
Is MBA admission without any entrance exam possible?
Legitimate AICTE-approved institutes admit through a named test and selection process. An offer of admission with no test in exchange for money is a red flag; verify approval on the AICTE website first.
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.