MBA Colleges in Vadodara Accepting Low CAT Score (2026): Fees, Cutoffs & Placements

Last updated: 24 September 2026 · Directory data verified 4 September 2026 · Prepared by the bestmbacollegeswithlowcatscore.com editorial team

Quick answer

Our directory lists 2 MBA/PGDM colleges in Vadodara, Gujarat, with total programme fees from ₹0.8 L (FMS MSU Baroda) to ₹4.6 L (Parul). They admit in the 40–55 %ile CAT bands.

Read the route, not just the fee. Where a state or central test such as GCET appears, that test may decide your seat — a CAT score alone may not be enough. Fees are total two-year programme fees excluding hostel, as listed in this site’s college directory (data verified 4 September 2026). Add hostel, mess and exam costs before comparing, and confirm the current fee in the institute’s admission brochure before you pay anything.

MBA colleges in Vadodara

College	CAT band	Total fee	Avg CTC	Also accepts
FMS MSU BarodaFaculty of Management Studies Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda	40–55 %ile	₹0.8 L	7.3 LPA	CMAT, GCET
ParulParul Institute of Management	40–55 %ile	₹4.6 L	6 LPA	CMAT, MAT, GCET

Cheapest first. Total two-year programme fee excluding hostel.

We list 2 colleges in Vadodara for now and add more as fees and placement figures are verified against institute disclosures. For a wider comparison, use the links below.

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Frequently asked questions

Which MBA colleges in Vadodara accept a low CAT score?

Our directory lists 2 in Vadodara: FMS MSU Baroda (40–55 %ile), Parul (40–55 %ile). Each sets its own cut-off, so confirm with the institute.

What is the fee for an MBA in Vadodara?

Total two-year programme fees in our directory run from ₹0.8 L (FMS MSU Baroda) to ₹4.6 L (Parul), excluding hostel. Confirm the current fee with the institute.

Can I get into an MBA college in Vadodara without CAT?

Check the tests column: FMS MSU Baroda — CMAT, GCET; Parul — CMAT, MAT, GCET. Every route is a named test; verify approval on the AICTE website before you pay.

Before you pay anything: check that the college is AICTE-approved and know the refund rules.

Sources & methodology

Fees are total two-year programme fees excluding hostel, as listed in this site’s college directory (data verified 4 September 2026). Add hostel, mess and exam costs before comparing, and confirm the current fee in the institute’s admission brochure before you pay anything.