MBA Colleges Without CAT in India 2026: Exams, Fees & Admissions

Explore MBA colleges that offer admission through exams other than CAT, including XAT, CMAT, MAT, SNAP and other accepted entrance routes, with fees and placement details.

How to use this list

“Without CAT” does not mean “without an entrance exam.” This page groups colleges where an alternative exam route is available for a relevant programme. Check the exact programme and admission year before applying.

College shortlist

NIRF #10

XLRI - Xavier School of Management

Jamshedpur

NIRF RankXAT
Admission routeXAT
View College →Alternative route
NIRF #11

SIBM Pune

Pune

NIRF RankSNAP
Admission routeSNAP
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SCMHRD Pune

Pune

NIRF RankSNAP
Admission routeSNAP
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SIBM Bengaluru

Bengaluru

NIRF RankSNAP
Admission routeSNAP
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NIRF #24

NMIMS Mumbai

Mumbai

NIRF RankNMAT
Admission routeNMAT
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JBIMS Mumbai

Mumbai

NIRF RankMAH MBA CET / CMAT
Admission routeMultiple routes
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PUMBA Pune

Pune

NIRF RankMAH MBA CET / CMAT
Admission routeMultiple routes
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TISS Mumbai – HRM & LR

Mumbai

NIRF RankCAT-PG
Admission routeCAT-PG
View College →Different CAT route
NIRF #33

MICA Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad

NIRF RankCAT/XAT/GMAT + MICAT
Admission routeMICAT + qualifying test
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SIIB Pune

Pune

NIRF RankSNAP
Admission routeSNAP
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