Cheapest MBA Colleges in Kolkata 2026: Low Fees, Total Cost & CAT Cutoff
8 MBA and PGDM colleges in Kolkata are listed in our directory, with total two-year fees from ₹7.5 L (CBS Kolkata) to ₹15 L (IMI Kolkata). 0 of them list ₹5 lakh or less. The best placement-to-fee ratio is IISWBM Kolkata at 1.08.
Kolkata at a glance (directory data): 8 colleges are listed. The three lowest fees are CBS Kolkata (₹7.5 L), IISWBM Kolkata (₹8.3 L), Heritage Kolkata (₹8.9 L). Colleges whose admitted band starts at 60 percentile or lower: CBS Kolkata (50–65, ₹7.5 L), Heritage Kolkata (50–60, ₹8.9 L), Amity Kolkata (50–60, ₹8.9 L), Globsyn Kolkata (50–60, ₹9 L), AIM Kolkata (60–75, ₹9.7 L). 2 of 8 take CAT only; the rest also accept other tests. Bands are the range a college has admitted at, not a promise of admission. See also all MBA colleges in Kolkata, Kolkata without CAT and low-fee MBA colleges across India.
MBA colleges in Kolkata ranked by total fee
| College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBS KolkataCalcutta Business School | 50–65 %ile | ₹7.5 L | 7.5 LPA | 1.00 | XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT, ATMA, JEMAT |
| IISWBM KolkataIndian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management | 70–80 %ile | ₹8.3 L | 9 LPA | 1.08 | XAT, CMAT, MAT, JEMAT, ATMA |
| Heritage KolkataHeritage Business School | 50–60 %ile | ₹8.9 L | 5.2 LPA | 0.58 | MAT, CMAT, JEMAT |
| Amity KolkataAmity University Kolkata | 50–60 %ile | ₹8.9 L | 4 LPA | 0.45 | CAT only |
| Globsyn KolkataGlobsyn Business School | 50–60 %ile | ₹9 L | 7.4 LPA | 0.82 | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| AIM KolkataArmy Institute of Management Kolkata | 60–75 %ile | ₹9.7 L | 8 LPA | 0.82 | CAT only |
| Praxis KolkataPraxis Business School | 70–80 %ile | ₹11.3 L | 9.1 LPA | 0.81 | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| IMI KolkataInternational Management Institute Kolkata | 75–85 %ile | ₹15 L | 13.1 LPA | 0.87 | XAT, CMAT, GMAT |
Cheapest first. Total two-year programme fee excluding hostel; ROI is average placement ÷ total fee.
How to judge value, not just price
A low fee only helps if the placement figure supports it. Divide average placement by total fee: above about 0.9 is healthy for this tier, and below 0.6 needs a good reason. Colleges with no published placement figure show “n/a” — treat that as unknown, not as zero.
In Kolkata, the strongest ratio in our data is IISWBM Kolkata (Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management): 9 LPA on a ₹8.3 L fee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest MBA college in Kolkata?
In our directory it is CBS Kolkata (Calcutta Business School) at ₹7.5 L total fees, excluding hostel. Confirm the current fee with the institute.
Which MBA colleges in Kolkata cost under ₹5 lakh?
None of the 8 colleges we list in Kolkata shows a total fee of ₹5 lakh or less; the lowest is ₹7.5 L.
Do the cheapest MBA colleges in Kolkata accept CAT?
Some do, but a low fee often signals a government or state-university seat. Several Kolkata institutes are state-university departments with their own selection process. Check the exams column for the test each college accepts.
Is an MBA in Kolkata worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in our Kolkata data is IISWBM Kolkata at 1.08. Above about 0.9 is healthy for this tier.
Which Kolkata MBA colleges have low fees and take a low CAT percentile?
In our directory, CBS Kolkata (₹7.5 L, band 50–65), Heritage Kolkata (₹8.9 L, band 50–60), Amity Kolkata (₹8.9 L, band 50–60), Globsyn Kolkata (₹9 L, band 50–60) combine a band starting at 60 or lower with the lowest fees in Kolkata. Confirm current fees and cut-offs with each institute.
Prefer to skip CAT? See MBA colleges in Kolkata without CAT, and the state test calendar.
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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.