MBA Colleges in Noida Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements
5 MBA and PGDM colleges in Noida admit in the 40–92 CAT percentile band for 2026-28, 2 of them NIRF 2025 top-100. Fees run ₹8.4 L to ₹15.8 L and the best reported average is 11.3 LPA at Jaipuria Noida. Lowest CAT floor in the city: 50 percentile.
Noida is a satellite of the Delhi recruiter market with its own IT-services and BPM concentration. The advantage over central Delhi is fee — an IMS Noida or Asian Business School PGDM costs a third of an IMI Delhi one — and the disadvantage is that recruiter depth drops off sharply below the top two or three institutes.
All 5 MBA colleges in Noida
| NIRF 2025 | College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Jaipuria NoidaJaipuria Institute of Management Noida | 60–75 %ile | ₹15.8 L | 11.3 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| 49 | Amity NoidaAmity Business School Noida | 80–88 %ile | ₹15.5 L | 7.4 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT |
| — | IMS NoidaInstitute of Management Studies Noida | 70–80 %ile | ₹8.4 L | 10 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| — | Asian Business SchoolAsian Business School Noida | 50–72 %ile | ₹9 L | 7.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
| — | Jaypee NoidaJaypee Business School | 55–70 %ile | ₹11.7 L | 7.4 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
Sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, unranked institutes last.
What actually decides your seat in Noida
Jaipuria Noida is the pick here: NIRF-41, AACSB-accredited, an ₹11.3 LPA average and a 60-percentile CAT floor. Amity Noida sits higher on cutoff (80+) but reports a lower average (₹7.4 LPA) on a similar fee — a comparison worth making explicitly before you accept a seat.
Across these 5 colleges the alternatives to CAT that come up most often are XAT (5), CMAT (5), MAT (5) and ATMA (4). Full routes are in our guide to MBA admission without CAT.
Fees vs placement in Noida
| College | City | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMS Noida | Noida | ₹8.4 L | 10 LPA | 1.19 |
| Asian Business School | Noida | ₹9 L | 7.5 LPA | 0.83 |
| Jaipuria Noida | Noida | ₹15.8 L | 11.3 LPA | 0.72 |
| Jaypee Noida | Noida | ₹11.7 L | 7.4 LPA | 0.63 |
| Amity Noida | Noida | ₹15.5 L | 7.4 LPA | 0.48 |
Cheapest MBA colleges in Noida
| College | Total fee | CAT band | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMS Noida | ₹8.4 L | 70–80 %ile | 10 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
| Asian Business School | ₹9 L | 50–72 %ile | 7.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
| Jaypee Noida | ₹11.7 L | 55–70 %ile | 7.4 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, ATMA |
| Amity Noida | ₹15.5 L | 80–88 %ile | 7.4 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT |
| Jaipuria Noida | ₹15.8 L | 60–75 %ile | 11.3 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA |
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Noida accept 50–60 percentile in CAT?
Asian Business School, Jaypee Noida and Jaipuria Noida all admit at or below 60 percentile. The lowest floor in Noida is 50 percentile.
What is the cheapest MBA in Noida?
Institute of Management Studies Noida at ₹8.4 L for the full two years, with 10 LPA reported average placement.
Is an MBA in Noida worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in Noida is IMS Noida at 1.19 (10 LPA on ₹8.4 L). Anything above 0.9 is healthy for this tier; below 0.6 needs a very good reason.
Watching your budget? See the cheapest MBA colleges in Noida ranked by total fee, or the lowest-fee list for all of India.
Missed CAT or expect a low score? See MBA colleges in Noida that accept MAT, CMAT, XAT, NMAT or a state test instead.
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.