MBA Colleges in Rajasthan Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & NIRF Ranks
8 MBA and PGDM colleges in Rajasthan admit students in the 40–92 CAT percentile range for the 2026-28 batch, 5 of them NIRF 2025 top-100 (best: IIM Udaipur at rank 21). Fees start at ₹1.2 L (MLSU Udaipur, Udaipur) and the highest reported average placement is 17.6 LPA at IIM Udaipur. The lowest CAT floor in the state is 50 percentile.
This is the full working list of MBA and PGDM colleges in Rajasthan that actually admit candidates below the IIM cutoff — 8 institutes, sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, with the CAT band each one admits in, its total two-year fee and its reported average placement. 5 of them take students at 60 percentile or below.
All 8 MBA colleges in Rajasthan
| NIRF 2025 | College | City | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | IIM UdaipurIndian Institute of Management Udaipur | Udaipur | 92–96 %ile | ₹22.5 L | 17.6 LPA | CAT only |
| 62 | MNIT JaipurDepartment of Management Studies MNIT Jaipur | Jaipur | 75–85 %ile | ₹3.3 L | 8.3 LPA | CAT only |
| 74 | Jaipuria JaipurJaipuria Institute of Management Jaipur | Jaipur | 55–70 %ile | ₹13.8 L | 8.9 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| 81 | Manipal JaipurManipal University Jaipur | Jaipur | 50–65 %ile | ₹11.1 L | 7.3 LPA | MAT, CMAT, XAT |
| 98 | IIT JodhpurSchool of Management and Entrepreneurship IIT Jodhpur | Jodhpur | 80–90 %ile | ₹8 L | 13 LPA | GMAT, GRE |
| — | IIHMR JaipurIIHMR University Jaipur | Jaipur | 50–65 %ile | ₹12 L | 7.8 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, ATMA |
| — | Amity JaipurAmity University Rajasthan | Jaipur | 60–72 %ile | ₹12.1 L | 4 LPA | XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT |
| — | MLSU UdaipurFaculty of Management Studies Mohanlal Sukhadia University | Udaipur | 50–60 %ile | ₹1.2 L | n/a | CMAT, MAT, CUET-PG |
Sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, unranked institutes last. CAT band is the percentile range in which the institute actually admits for 2026-28.
The Rajasthan entrance-exam route most candidates miss
Rajasthan is a CAT state — there is no dominant state MBA CET in play at the colleges that matter. MNIT Jaipur and IIM Udaipur are CAT-only; Jaipuria Jaipur, Manipal Jaipur and IIHMR take CAT alongside XAT, CMAT and MAT.
MNIT Jaipur is the standout on any fee-adjusted view: a NIRF-62 MBA at about ₹3.3 lakh with an ₹8.3 LPA average and a ₹38 lakh high, on 75 seats. IIHMR is the specialist — if hospital or health management is the goal, it is the strongest programme in the country at a 50-percentile floor.
Across these 8 colleges the most widely accepted alternatives to CAT are CMAT (5 colleges), MAT (5 colleges), XAT (4 colleges), ATMA (2 colleges) and NMAT (2 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 Rajasthan
Divide the reported average placement by the total fee. In Rajasthan the spread runs from ₹1.2 L at MLSU Udaipur to ₹22.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNIT Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹3.3 L | 8.3 LPA | 2.52 |
| IIT Jodhpur | Jodhpur | ₹8 L | 13 LPA | 1.62 |
| IIM Udaipur | Udaipur | ₹22.5 L | 17.6 LPA | 0.78 |
| Manipal Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹11.1 L | 7.3 LPA | 0.66 |
| IIHMR Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹12 L | 7.8 LPA | 0.65 |
| Jaipuria Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹13.8 L | 8.9 LPA | 0.64 |
| Amity Jaipur | Jaipur | ₹12.1 L | 4 LPA | 0.33 |
NIRF 2025 ranked colleges in Rajasthan
5 Rajasthan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | IIM UdaipurIndian Institute of Management Udaipur | Udaipur | 92–96 %ile | ₹22.5 L | 17.6 LPA |
| 62 | MNIT JaipurDepartment of Management Studies MNIT Jaipur | Jaipur | 75–85 %ile | ₹3.3 L | 8.3 LPA |
| 74 | Jaipuria JaipurJaipuria Institute of Management Jaipur | Jaipur | 55–70 %ile | ₹13.8 L | 8.9 LPA |
| 81 | Manipal JaipurManipal University Jaipur | Jaipur | 50–65 %ile | ₹11.1 L | 7.3 LPA |
| 98 | IIT JodhpurSchool of Management and Entrepreneurship IIT Jodhpur | Jodhpur | 80–90 %ile | ₹8 L | 13 LPA |
MBA colleges in Rajasthan by city
Open a city for its full list, local recruiter mix and fee spread: Jaipur (5), Udaipur (2) and Jodhpur (1).
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Rajasthan accept a low CAT percentile?
5 of the 8 colleges on this page admit at 60 percentile or below, the lowest floor in the state being 50 percentile. Manipal Jaipur, IIHMR Jaipur, MLSU Udaipur, Jaipuria Jaipur and Amity Jaipur are the most accessible.
What is the cheapest MBA college in Rajasthan?
Faculty of Management Studies Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur at ₹1.2 L total for the two-year programme. It does not publish an average placement figure, so ask for the audited placement report before applying. 3 colleges in the state charge under ₹10 lakh in total.
Which is the best MBA college in Rajasthan by NIRF ranking?
Indian Institute of Management Udaipur at NIRF 2025 rank 21, admitting in the 92–96 percentile band with a ₹22.5 L fee and 17.6 LPA average placement.
Can I get an MBA in Rajasthan without CAT?
Yes. MNIT Jaipur is the standout on any fee-adjusted view: a NIRF-62 MBA at about ₹3. Beyond that, most private institutes here accept CMAT, MAT, XAT and ATMA, 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.