MBA Colleges in Patna Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements
4 MBA and PGDM colleges in Patna admit in the 40–92 CAT percentile band for 2026-28. Fees run ₹6 L to ₹8 L and the best reported average is 7.5 LPA at CIMP Patna. Lowest CAT floor in the city: 40 percentile.
Patna’s MBA market is essentially two institutes plus IIM Bodh Gaya two hours away. Recruiting is regional BFSI, microfinance, FMCG distribution and the development sector, with CIMP the only school pulling consistent national recruiters.
All 4 MBA colleges in Patna
| NIRF 2025 | College | CAT band | Total fee | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101–125 | Amity PatnaAmity University Patna | 50–60 %ile | ₹7.5 L | 4 LPA | NMAT, MAT |
| — | CIMP PatnaChandragupt Institute of Management Patna | 50–65 %ile | ₹8 L | 7.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
| — | BIT PatnaBirla Institute of Technology Patna | 40–60 %ile | ₹7.5 L | 5.7 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT |
| — | DMI PatnaDevelopment Management Institute | 50–60 %ile | ₹6 L | 5.5 LPA | XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT |
Sorted by NIRF 2025 rank, unranked institutes last.
What actually decides your seat in Patna
CIMP is Bihar-government supported, NBA-accredited, has a 50-percentile CAT floor and reports ₹7.5 LPA against an ₹8 lakh fee. DMI Patna is the development-sector option with generous CGPA-based fee waivers. Neither requires a state entrance test.
Across these 4 colleges the alternatives to CAT that come up most often are MAT (4), XAT (3), CMAT (3) and GMAT (2). Full routes are in our guide to MBA admission without CAT.
Fees vs placement in Patna
| College | City | Total fee | Avg CTC | CTC ÷ fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIMP Patna | Patna | ₹8 L | 7.5 LPA | 0.94 |
| DMI Patna | Patna | ₹6 L | 5.5 LPA | 0.92 |
| BIT Patna | Patna | ₹7.5 L | 5.7 LPA | 0.76 |
| Amity Patna | Patna | ₹7.5 L | 4 LPA | 0.53 |
Cheapest MBA colleges in Patna
| College | Total fee | CAT band | Avg CTC | Also accepts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMI Patna | ₹6 L | 50–60 %ile | 5.5 LPA | XAT, MAT, CMAT, GMAT |
| BIT Patna | ₹7.5 L | 40–60 %ile | 5.7 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT |
| Amity Patna | ₹7.5 L | 50–60 %ile | 4 LPA | NMAT, MAT |
| CIMP Patna | ₹8 L | 50–65 %ile | 7.5 LPA | XAT, CMAT, MAT, ATMA, GMAT |
Frequently asked questions
Which MBA colleges in Patna accept 50–60 percentile in CAT?
BIT Patna, CIMP Patna, DMI Patna and Amity Patna all admit at or below 60 percentile. The lowest floor in Patna is 40 percentile.
What is the cheapest MBA in Patna?
Development Management Institute at ₹6 L for the full two years, with 5.5 LPA reported average placement.
Is an MBA in Patna worth the fee?
Use placement ÷ fee. The best ratio in Patna is CIMP Patna at 0.94 (7.5 LPA on ₹8 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.