MBA Colleges in Greater Noida Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements
3 MBA and PGDM colleges in Greater Noida admit in the 40–92 CAT percentile band for 2026-28, 1 of them NIRF 2025 top-100. Fees run ₹2.9 L to ₹14 L and the best reported average is 10.1 LPA at BIMTECH. Lowest CAT floor in the city: 45 percentile.
Greater Noida is dominated by BIMTECH, which is a genuinely national brand — AACSB-accredited, NIRF-61, insurance and retail PGDM variants that few schools run. The rest of the cluster is large private universities admitting at 45–55 percentile.
All 3 MBA colleges in Greater Noida
| NIRF 2025 | College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | BIMTECHBirla Institute of Management Technology | 75–85 %ile | ₹14 L | 10.1 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT |
| — | GalgotiasGalgotias University School of Business | 45–55 %ile | ₹2.9 L | 5.3 LPA | XAT, UPTAC, CUET-PG |
| — | ShardaSharda University School of Business Studies | 45–55 %ile | ₹9.8 L | n/a | XAT, MAT |
Sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, unranked institutes last.
What actually decides your seat in Greater Noida
Watch total cost at BIMTECH: ₹14 lakh is tuition, and residential charges are extra, so compare its all-in figure against a non-residential Delhi PGDM before deciding. Galgotias at ₹2.9 lakh is the budget end of the same commute.
Across these 3 colleges the alternatives to CAT that come up most often are XAT (3), MAT (2), CMAT (1) and GMAT (1). Full routes are in our guide to MBA admission without CAT.
Fees vs placement in Greater Noida
| College | City | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galgotias | Greater Noida | ₹2.9 L | 5.3 LPA | 1.83 |
| BIMTECH | Greater Noida | ₹14 L | 10.1 LPA | 0.72 |
Cheapest MBA colleges in Greater Noida
| College | Total fee | CAT band | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galgotias | ₹2.9 L | 45–55 %ile | 5.3 LPA | XAT, UPTAC, CUET-PG |
| Sharda | ₹9.8 L | 45–55 %ile | n/a | XAT, MAT |
| BIMTECH | ₹14 L | 75–85 %ile | 10.1 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT |
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Greater Noida accept 50–60 percentile in CAT?
Galgotias and Sharda all admit at or below 60 percentile. The lowest floor in Greater Noida is 45 percentile.
What is the cheapest MBA in Greater Noida?
Galgotias University School of Business at ₹2.9 L for the full two years, with 5.3 LPA reported average placement.
Is an MBA in Greater Noida worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in Greater Noida is Galgotias at 1.83 (5.3 LPA on ₹2.9 L). Anything above 0.9 is healthy for this tier; below 0.6 needs a very good reason.
Before you pay anything: check that the college is AICTE-approved and know the refund rules.
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.