MBA Colleges in Guwahati Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements
3 MBA and PGDM colleges in Guwahati admit in the 40–92 CAT percentile band for 2026-28. Fees run ₹3.6 L to ₹15 L and the best reported average is 7.4 LPA at AIM Guwahati. Lowest CAT floor in the city: 50 percentile.
Guwahati’s MBA market is changing faster than any other city on this list. Until recently Assam Institute of Management was effectively the only option; 2026 added IIM Guwahati (mentored by IIM Ahmedabad) and IIT Guwahati’s School of Business with 30 seats.
All 3 MBA colleges in Guwahati
| NIRF 2025 | College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | AIM GuwahatiAssam Institute of Management | 50–65 %ile | ₹3.6 L | 7.4 LPA | MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA |
| — | IIM GuwahatiIndian Institute of Management Guwahati | 85–90 %ile | ₹15 L | n/a | CAT only |
| — | IIT GuwahatiIndian Institute of Technology Guwahati | 85–92 %ile | ₹10.8 L | n/a | CAT only |
Sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, unranked institutes last.
What actually decides your seat in Guwahati
Neither new institute has a placement record, so treat them as brand bets rather than proven outcomes. Assam Institute of Management remains the safe regional choice at about ₹3.6 lakh with a ₹7.4 LPA average, admitting on MAT, CMAT, XAT and ATMA.
Across these 3 colleges the alternatives to CAT that come up most often are MAT (1), CMAT (1), XAT (1) and ATMA (1). Full routes are in our guide to MBA admission without CAT.
Fees vs placement in Guwahati
| College | City | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIM Guwahati | Guwahati | ₹3.6 L | 7.4 LPA | 2.06 |
Cheapest MBA colleges in Guwahati
| College | Total fee | CAT band | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIM Guwahati | ₹3.6 L | 50–65 %ile | 7.4 LPA | MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA |
| IIT Guwahati | ₹10.8 L | 85–92 %ile | n/a | CAT only |
| IIM Guwahati | ₹15 L | 85–90 %ile | n/a | CAT only |
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Guwahati accept 50–60 percentile in CAT?
AIM Guwahati all admit at or below 60 percentile. The lowest floor in Guwahati is 50 percentile.
What is the cheapest MBA in Guwahati?
Assam Institute of Management at ₹3.6 L for the full two years, with 7.4 LPA reported average placement.
Is an MBA in Guwahati worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in Guwahati is AIM Guwahati at 2.06 (7.4 LPA on ₹3.6 L). Anything above 0.9 is healthy for this tier; below 0.6 needs a very good reason.
Low fees in Guwahati: what the numbers say
Of the three Guwahati colleges in our directory, the only one reachable below 65 percentile is the Assam Institute of Management, at ₹3.6 lakh (50–65 percentile, ₹7.4 lakh average placement, accepts MAT, CMAT, XAT and ATMA). IIT Guwahati (₹10.8 lakh) and IIM Guwahati (₹15 lakh) both list CAT as their only route at 85 percentile and above. So the answer to a low-fee MBA in Guwahati is one college, and widening to Assam is the way to find more.
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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.