MBA Colleges in Gujarat Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & NIRF Ranks
14 MBA and PGDM colleges in Gujarat admit students in the 40–92 CAT percentile range for the 2026-28 batch, 4 of them NIRF 2025 top-100 (best: MICA at rank 33). Fees start at ₹0.8 L (BK School, Ahmedabad) and the highest reported average placement is 19.2 LPA at MICA. The lowest CAT floor in the state is 40 percentile.
This is the full working list of MBA and PGDM colleges in Gujarat that actually admit candidates below the IIM cutoff — 14 institutes, sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, with the CAT band each one admits in, its total two-year fee and its reported average placement. 11 of them take students at 60 percentile or below.
All 14 MBA colleges in Gujarat
| NIRF 2025 | College | City | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | MICAMICA | Ahmedabad | 80–90 %ile | ₹28 L | 19.2 LPA | XAT, GMAT, MICAT |
| 53 | IMNUInstitute of Management Nirma University | Ahmedabad | 70–80 %ile | ₹13.3 L | 11.1 LPA | GMAT |
| 54 | IRMAInstitute of Rural Management Anand | Anand | 85–92 %ile | ₹16.4 L | 15.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE |
| 89 | PDEUSchool of Management Pandit Deendayal Energy University | Gandhinagar | 45–55 %ile | ₹9.5 L | 9.2 LPA | XAT, NMAT, MAT |
| — | SBS AhmedabadShanti Business School | Ahmedabad | 45–60 %ile | ₹7.5 L | 8.7 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| — | FMS MSU BarodaFaculty of Management Studies Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | Vadodara | 40–55 %ile | ₹0.8 L | 7.3 LPA | CMAT, GCET |
| — | AMSOMAmrut Mody School of Management Ahmedabad University | Ahmedabad | 50–65 %ile | ₹14.4 L | 6.6 LPA | GMAT, GRE |
| — | ParulParul Institute of Management | Vadodara | 40–55 %ile | ₹4.6 L | 6 LPA | CMAT, MAT, GCET |
| — | BK SchoolB. K. School of Professional and Management Studies | Ahmedabad | 40–55 %ile | ₹0.8 L | 5.1 LPA | CMAT, GCET |
| — | AuroAuro University | Surat | 40–55 %ile | ₹7 L | 5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT |
| — | GLS UniversityGLS University Faculty of Management | Ahmedabad | 40–55 %ile | ₹2.7 L | 4 LPA | CMAT, GCET |
| — | SRLIMS. R. Luthra Institute of Management | Surat | 40–50 %ile | ₹2 L | 3.4 LPA | CMAT, GCET |
| — | EDIIEntrepreneurship Development Institute of India | Gandhinagar | 50–65 %ile | ₹12.1 L | n/a | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| — | UWSBUnitedworld Institute of Management Karnavati University | Gandhinagar | 40–55 %ile | ₹9.6 L | n/a | XAT, CMAT, MAT, 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 Gujarat entrance-exam route most candidates miss
Gujarat’s state-quota MBA seats are allotted by ACPC on the basis of CMAT (and the state’s GCET where applicable), not CAT. This is why the cheapest credible MBAs in India sit here: B. K. School and FMS-MSU Baroda charge roughly ₹0.8 lakh for the full two years, with FMS-MSU reporting a ₹7.3 LPA average.
CAT matters only at the autonomous/private end — Nirma (CAT-only for Indian applicants), MICA (CAT/XAT plus the compulsory MICAT), IRMA and PDEU. PDEU is the outlier worth circling: a NIRF-89 school admitting from roughly 45 percentile.
Across these 14 colleges the most widely accepted alternatives to CAT are CMAT (10 colleges), XAT (7 colleges), GMAT (6 colleges), MAT (6 colleges) and GCET (5 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 Gujarat
Divide the reported average placement by the total fee. In Gujarat the spread runs from ₹0.8 L at BK School to ₹28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMS MSU Baroda | Vadodara | ₹0.8 L | 7.3 LPA | 9.12 |
| BK School | Ahmedabad | ₹0.8 L | 5.1 LPA | 6.37 |
| SRLIM | Surat | ₹2 L | 3.4 LPA | 1.70 |
| GLS University | Ahmedabad | ₹2.7 L | 4 LPA | 1.48 |
| Parul | Vadodara | ₹4.6 L | 6 LPA | 1.30 |
| SBS Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad | ₹7.5 L | 8.7 LPA | 1.16 |
| PDEU | Gandhinagar | ₹9.5 L | 9.2 LPA | 0.97 |
| IRMA | Anand | ₹16.4 L | 15.5 LPA | 0.95 |
NIRF 2025 ranked colleges in Gujarat
4 Gujarat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | MICAMICA | Ahmedabad | 80–90 %ile | ₹28 L | 19.2 LPA |
| 53 | IMNUInstitute of Management Nirma University | Ahmedabad | 70–80 %ile | ₹13.3 L | 11.1 LPA |
| 54 | IRMAInstitute of Rural Management Anand | Anand | 85–92 %ile | ₹16.4 L | 15.5 LPA |
| 89 | PDEUSchool of Management Pandit Deendayal Energy University | Gandhinagar | 45–55 %ile | ₹9.5 L | 9.2 LPA |
MBA colleges in Gujarat by city
Open a city for its full list, local recruiter mix and fee spread: Ahmedabad (6), Gandhinagar (3), Vadodara (2), Surat (2) and Anand (1).
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Gujarat accept a low CAT percentile?
11 of the 14 colleges on this page admit at 60 percentile or below, the lowest floor in the state being 40 percentile. BK School, GLS University, FMS MSU Baroda, Parul and Auro are the most accessible.
What is the cheapest MBA college in Gujarat?
B. K. School of Professional and Management Studies in Ahmedabad at ₹0.8 L total for the two-year programme, reporting 5.1 LPA average placement. 9 colleges in the state charge under ₹10 lakh in total.
Which is the best MBA college in Gujarat by NIRF ranking?
MICA at NIRF 2025 rank 33, admitting in the 80–90 percentile band with a ₹28 L fee and 19.2 LPA average placement.
Can I get an MBA in Gujarat without CAT?
Yes. CAT matters only at the autonomous/private end — Nirma (CAT-only for Indian applicants), MICA (CAT/XAT plus the compulsory MICAT), IRMA and PDEU. Beyond that, most private institutes here accept CMAT, XAT, GMAT and MAT, 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.