MBA Colleges in Mangalore Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements

Last updated: 24 September 2026 · Directory data verified 4 September 2026 · Prepared by the bestmbacollegeswithlowcatscore.com editorial team

Quick answer

Our directory lists 2 MBA/PGDM colleges in Mangalore, Karnataka, with total programme fees from ₹4 L (NITK Surathkal) to ₹10 L (AIMIT Mangalore). They admit in the 40–55 %ile and 70–80 %ile CAT bands.

Read the route, not just the fee. Where a state or central test such as KMAT, PGCET appears, that test may decide your seat — a CAT score alone may not be enough. 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.

MBA colleges in Mangalore

College	CAT band	Total fee	Avg CTC	Also accepts
NITK SurathkalSchool of Management NIT Karnataka Surathkal	70–80 %ile	₹4 L	7 LPA	CAT only
AIMIT MangaloreSt Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology	40–55 %ile	₹10 L	4.4 LPA	KMAT, PGCET, MAT, CMAT, XAT

Cheapest first. Total two-year programme fee excluding hostel.

We list 2 colleges in Mangalore for now and add more as fees and placement figures are verified against institute disclosures. For a wider comparison, use the links below.

Compare with nearby and wider options

MBA colleges in Bangalore — the nearest larger city list
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MBA admission without CAT 2027 — exams still open and deadlines
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Frequently asked questions

Which MBA colleges in Mangalore accept a low CAT score?

Our directory lists 2 in Mangalore: NITK Surathkal (70–80 %ile), AIMIT Mangalore (40–55 %ile). Each sets its own cut-off, so confirm with the institute.

What is the fee for an MBA in Mangalore?

Total two-year programme fees in our directory run from ₹4 L (NITK Surathkal) to ₹10 L (AIMIT Mangalore), excluding hostel. Confirm the current fee with the institute.

Can I get into an MBA college in Mangalore without CAT?

Check the tests column: NITK Surathkal — CAT only; AIMIT Mangalore — KMAT, PGCET, MAT, CMAT, XAT. Every route is a named test; verify approval on the AICTE website before you pay.

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.