MBA Colleges in Bihar Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & NIRF Ranks
5 MBA and PGDM colleges in Bihar admit students in the 40–92 CAT percentile range for the 2026-28 batch, 1 of them NIRF 2025 top-100 (best: IIM Bodh Gaya at rank 31). Fees start at ₹6 L (DMI Patna, Patna) and the highest reported average placement is 13.1 LPA at IIM Bodh Gaya. The lowest CAT floor in the state is 40 percentile.
This is the full working list of MBA and PGDM colleges in Bihar that actually admit candidates below the IIM cutoff — 5 institutes, sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, with the CAT band each one admits in, its total two-year fee and its reported average placement. 4 of them take students at 60 percentile or below.
All 5 MBA colleges in Bihar
| NIRF 2025 | College | City | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | IIM Bodh GayaIndian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya | Bodh Gaya | 91–94 %ile | ₹9.6 L | 13.1 LPA | CAT only |
| 101–125 | Amity PatnaAmity University Patna | Patna | 50–60 %ile | ₹7.5 L | 4 LPA | NMAT, MAT |
| — | CIMP PatnaChandragupt Institute of Management Patna | Patna | 50–65 %ile | ₹8 L | 7.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| — | BIT PatnaBirla Institute of Technology Patna | Patna | 40–60 %ile | ₹7.5 L | 5.7 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT |
| — | DMI PatnaDevelopment Management Institute | Patna | 50–60 %ile | ₹6 L | 5.5 LPA | XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT |
Sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, unranked institutes last. CAT band is the percentile range in which the institute actually admits for 2026-28.
The Bihar entrance-exam route most candidates miss
Bihar’s MBA landscape is small but improving. IIM Bodh Gaya takes CAT at 91 (SAP route) to 94 (CAP route) and charges only about ₹9.6 lakh — the cheapest IIM tuition in the country. Below that, CIMP Patna is the serious option.
CIMP is Bihar-government supported, NBA-accredited, has a published 50-percentile CAT floor and reports ₹7.5 LPA on a ₹8 lakh fee with 180 seats. DMI Patna is the development-sector specialist. Neither runs a state CET — both take CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT and ATMA.
Across these 5 colleges the most widely accepted alternatives to CAT are MAT (4 colleges), XAT (3 colleges), CMAT (3 colleges), GMAT (2 colleges) and ATMA (1 colleges). Sitting one of them is usually cheaper than a CAT retake and the results land in time for the same admission rounds.
Fees vs placement: best ROI in Bihar
Divide the reported average placement by the total fee. In Bihar the spread runs from ₹6 L at DMI Patna to ₹9.6 L at the top of the market, so the ratio matters more here than the brand name does.
| College | City | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Bodh Gaya | Bodh Gaya | ₹9.6 L | 13.1 LPA | 1.36 |
| CIMP Patna | Patna | ₹8 L | 7.5 LPA | 0.94 |
| DMI Patna | Patna | ₹6 L | 5.5 LPA | 0.92 |
| BIT Patna | Patna | ₹7.5 L | 5.7 LPA | 0.76 |
| Amity Patna | Patna | ₹7.5 L | 4 LPA | 0.53 |
NIRF 2025 ranked colleges in Bihar
1 Bihar institutes appear in the NIRF 2025 Management top 100. These carry the most weight with recruiters and are worth an application even if you are at the bottom of their published band.
| NIRF 2025 | College | City | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | IIM Bodh GayaIndian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya | Bodh Gaya | 91–94 %ile | ₹9.6 L | 13.1 LPA |
MBA colleges in Bihar by city
Open a city for its full list, local recruiter mix and fee spread: Patna (4) and Bodh Gaya (1).
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Bihar accept a low CAT percentile?
4 of the 5 colleges on this page admit at 60 percentile or below, the lowest floor in the state being 40 percentile. BIT Patna, CIMP Patna, DMI Patna and Amity Patna are the most accessible.
What is the cheapest MBA college in Bihar?
Development Management Institute in Patna at ₹6 L total for the two-year programme, reporting 5.5 LPA average placement. 5 colleges in the state charge under ₹10 lakh in total.
Which is the best MBA college in Bihar by NIRF ranking?
Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya at NIRF 2025 rank 31, admitting in the 91–94 percentile band with a ₹9.6 L fee and 13.1 LPA average placement.
Can I get an MBA in Bihar without CAT?
Yes. CIMP is Bihar-government supported, NBA-accredited, has a published 50-percentile CAT floor and reports ₹7. Beyond that, most private institutes here accept MAT, XAT, CMAT and GMAT, so a CAT score is one route among several rather than a requirement.
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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.