Best MBA Colleges in Lucknow

Read the list of top MBA colleges in Lucknow with ranking, fees, cutoff, exams and other details. Also apply for admissions.

Jan 4, 2024 - 23:31 Updated: Jun 5, 2024 - 18:50

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is home to many management institutes and universities that offer students with Master of Business Administration and postgraduate programs for management. There are both government-owned and privately-owned colleges and institutes for MBA in Lucknow. Management education in Lucknow is quite affordable, with some top reputed colleges offering the course at affordable fee ranges, alongside providing all major student facilities and placement support.

There are 89 top MBA institutions in Lucknow. In all of them, there are 61 privately owned and operated, while public or government organizations have 9 colleges. The MAT, CAT, CMAT, and XAT are among the most popular entrance tests at the leading MBA schools in Lucknow. IIM Lucknow, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Jaipuria Lucknow, and Amity the University of Lucknow are top MBA institutions in Lucknow.

Latest Update:

The MAT 2024 registration process for the May session is ongoing for IBT Phase 3 and PBT exams. The last date to register is May 28, 2024. Further, MAT 2024 IBT Phase 2 and CBT exams will be held on May 24 and May 26, 2024, respectively.
CMAT 2024 results for admission to MBA courses will be announced in the first week of Jun 2024.
The ATMA 2024 exam for the May session will be held on May 25, 2024, and the results will be announced on May 30, 2024.

Best MBA Colleges in Lucknow: Highlights 2024

An MBA is a 2-year postgraduate course that covers the fundamentals and advanced topics related to the management discipline. Some of the top MBA specialisations include Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour, Management Principles, and so on. An MBA degree can enhance an individual's skills and abilities and make them competent enough to work at managerial levels, opening doors to countless career opportunities.

Parameters	Particulars/Statistics
Number of MBA Colleges	89
Annual Fees	INR < 1 lakh: 8 colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 64 colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 12 colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 11 colleges INR > 5 lakh: 7 colleges
Top Specialisations	Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, Operations, Business Analytics, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT ,ATMA, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria to get admission to the best MBA college in Lucknow are listed below:

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution in any discipline with an aggregate of at least 50%.
The colleges will consider the scores of national entrance exams like the GMAT, CAT, XAT, or CMAT. Candidates must meet the minimum cutoff scores set by the respective colleges.

How can I get admission to top MBA colleges in Lucknow?

The general eligibility criteria to get admission to best MBA college in Lucknow are listed below:

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or institution with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
Many MBA colleges in Lucknow consider scores from national-level entrance exams such as CAT, GMAT, XAT, CMAT, or MAT. Candidates are required to meet the minimum cutoff scores set by the respective colleges.

What are the entrance exams for MBA colleges in Lucknow?

The most popular entrance exams accepted by top MBA colleges in Lucknow are:

XAT: XAT(Xavier Aptitude Test) is a national-level management entrance examination conducted by XLRI, Jamshedpur, for admission to MBA/PGDM programs. XAT preparation needs at least six to nine months. Being one of the toughest MBA entrance exams among its peers, XAT requires dedicated time and effort.
CAT: The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level management aptitude test for admission to the MBA courses offered by 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools in India. CAT question paper is divided into three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The preparation for the CAT exam should include phase-wise completion of the CAT syllabus, mock test practice, and revision.
MAT: The Management Aptitude Test, or MAT, is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the All India Management Association (AIMA) for admissions to MBA/PGDM courses. The exam is conducted in multiple sessions in four phases – February, May, September, and December. MAT exam is conducted offline (Paper-based test or PBT), online (Computer-based Test or CBT), and remotely proctored (internet-based Test or IBT) modes.

Exam Name	Dates
CAT Exam 2023	26 Nov ‘23
XAT Exam 2024	7 Jan ‘24

MBA Fees

Years	Year 1		Year 2
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tution Fees	₹48173	₹48173	₹48173	₹48173
Total Year Wise Fees	₹96,346		₹96,346

List Of MBA Colleges In Lucknow

College Name	NIRF 2021	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023
IIM Lucknow	7	6	6
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	N/A	78	78
Jaipuria Institute of Management	68	87	92

Government Colleges For MBA In Lucknow

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Entrance Exams/Eligibility
IIM Lucknow Admission	INR 8 lakh – INR 13 lakh	Entrance Exam: CAT Graduation with 50% aggregate
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Admission	INR 20,000 – INR 2 lakh Seats: 240	Entrance Exam: CUT-PG Graduation with 50% aggregate
MBA College/University	NIRF Ranking*	Course	Accepted Entrance Exams	MBA Fees (Approx.)
IIM Lucknow	6	PGP	CAT	INR 13 Lakhs
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	78	MBA	Based on Eligibility Criteria	INR 20,000 to INR 1,80,000
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow	92	PGDM	CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT	INR 12 Lakhs- INR 13 Lakhs
Amity University, Lucknow	NA	MBA	CAT, XAT, MAT, CMAT, NMAT, GRE	INR 9 Lakhs to INR 13 Lakhs
University of Lucknow	NA	MBA	LUMET	INR 3.5 Lakhs
Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School - [SRMS IBS], Lucknow	NA	MBA+PGP	UPSEE, CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, GMAT, SNAP	INR 3 Lakhs
Integral University, Lucknow	NA	MBA	CMAT, IUET	INR 1 Lakh to INR 3.6 Lakhs
Techno Institute of Management Sciences	NA	MBA	CAT, MAT, XAT	INR 1.19 Lakhs
School of Management Sciences, Lucknow (SMS Lucknow)	NA	MBA	UPCET, CMAT, SMS Entrance Test	INR 1.4 Lakhs
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow (IET Lucknow)	NA	MBA	CUET-PG	INR 1.6 Lakhs

Which are the top Private MBA Colleges in Lucknow?

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Entrance Exams/Eligibility
Jaipuria Institute of Management Admission	INR 12 lakh – INR 13 lakh Seats: 360	Entrance Exams: MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT Graduation with 60% aggregate
Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School Admission	INR 2.9 lakh Seats: 120	Entrance Exams: CUET-PG Pass in Graduation
Amity University Lucknow Admission	INR 7 lakh – INR 12 lakh	Entrance Exams: MAT, XAT, CAT, NMAT, CMAT Graduation with 50% aggregate
Babu Banarasi Das University Admission	INR 3 lakh – INR 4 lakh Seats: 210	Entrance Exams: MAT, XAT, CAT, ATMA, CMAT Graduation with 50% aggregate
Integral University Admission	INR 1 lakh – INR 7 lakh	Entrance Exams: MAT, IUET, UPCET Graduation with 55% aggregate

How Affordable is Studying at MBA Colleges in Lucknow?

Fee Range	Popular MBA Colleges
INR < 1 lakh	BBAU, University of Lucknow, Imarticus Learning, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh	Ambalika Institute of Management and Technology, Integral University, University of Lucknow, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh	Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School, BBDU, Integral University, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh	BBDU, Integral University, University of Lucknow, etc.
INR > 5 lakh	IIM Lucknow, Jaipuria Lucknow, Integral University, etc.

MBA Colleges in Lucknow with Fees

College Name	Average Fees (INR)
Institute of Environment & Management - [IEM], Lucknow	1,31,800
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, School for Management, Lucknow	1,80,000
RKG Education College, Lucknow	8,000
City Group of Colleges - [CGC], Lucknow	1,20,000
R. R. Group of Institutions, Lucknow	1,53,900
University of Lucknow - [LU], Lucknow	3,24,320
Institute of Management Research and Technology - [IMRT], Lucknow	2,40,000
Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad - [BSP], Lucknow	11,000
Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University - [SRMU], Lucknow	2,85,000
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management and Development Studies, Lucknow	1,57,300

Disciplines and Specialization of MBA Colleges in Lucknow

An MBA is a master's or PG-level course done after graduation. MBA courses can be done full-time pa, part-time, or long-distance( online classes). UGC AICTE, or any equivalent educational organization, generally approves an MBA course in India. You can pick any specialization as the course is offered in many streams, such as

Artificial Intelligence
Business Analytics and Big Data
E-Commerce
Rural and Agriculture Business
Pharma and Healthcare management
Entrepreneurship
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Human Resource
International Business
Logistic Management
Supply Chain
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Communication Management

Which MBA college gives the highest salary in Lucknow?

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
IIM Lucknow MBA	INR 8 lakh – INR 13 lakh	INR 30 LPA
BBAU MBA	INR 20,000 – INR 2 lakh	INR 8 LPA
Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School MBA	INR 3 lakh	INR 5 LPA
Amity University Lucknow MBA	INR 7 LPA – INR 12 LPA	INR 6 LPA
Integral University MBA	INR 1 lakh – INR 7 lakh	INR 2 LPA – INR 3 LPA

Which top MBA colleges in Lucknow have the best placements?

College Name	Annual Average Package	Prominent Recruiters
IIM Lucknow Placements	INR 30 LPA	Amazon, American Express, EXL Service, HDFC Bank, Deloitte, etc.
BBAU Placements	INR 8 LPA	PDR Foundation, Digital Media Works, Wipro, Azim Premji Foundation, etc.
Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Business School Placements	INR 5 LPA	Shiksha.com, Naukri.com, InfoEdge India Ltd., 99 acres, Jeevansathi.com, etc.
Amity University Lucknow Placements	INR 6 LPA	HCL, HDFC Bank, Nestle, Axis Bank, Wipro, etc.
Integral University Placements	INR 2 LPA – INR 3 LPA	Deloitte, IBM, PayTm, HDFC Bank, Cognizant, etc.