There are a total of 89 of the best MBA colleges in Lucknow. Among these, 61 colleges are privately owned, and public/government organisations own 9 colleges. MAT, CAT, CMAT, and XAT are some of the most accepted entrance exams in top MBA colleges in Lucknow. IIM Lucknow, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Jaipuria Lucknow, and Amity University Lucknow are famous MBA institutes in Lucknow.

The revised ranking of the best MBA colleges in Lucknow is mentioned below:

There is a decline in the Jaipuria Institute of Management ranking, i.e., from 87 in 2022 to 92 in 2023.
As per NIRF ranking 2023, IIM Lucknow has retained its position, i.e., the 6th position.

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.

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

Which is the best College for MBA 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

Which are the top Govt. MBA Colleges 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
University of Lucknow Admission	INR 20,000 – INR 3 lakh Seats: 1,170	Entrance Exam: LUMET, CAT Graduation with 50% aggregate
AKTU Admission	INR 1 lakh Seats: 27,357	Entrance Exams: MAT, XAT, CAT, ATMA, CMAT, etc. Class 12 with 60% and graduation with 85% aggregate
Isabella Thoburn Degree College Admission	INR 1 lakh Seats: 60	Pass in Graduation

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

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.

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