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Top 10 Colleges Accepting GMAT Score in India (2026)

Top 10 Colleges Accepting GMAT Score in India (2026)
Rank College Name Location GMAT Score Range Average Package (INR) Fees (INR)
1 Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad/Mohali 710–740 ₹34.1 LPA ₹41.78 Lakhs
2 Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (PGPX) Ahmedabad 690–730 ₹35.68 LPA ₹31.5 Lakhs
3 Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (EPGP) Bangalore 680–730 ₹33.0 LPA ₹28 Lakhs
4 Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (MBAEx) Kolkata 680–730 ₹30.9 LPA ₹31 Lakhs
5 XLRI – Xavier School of Management Jamshedpur 650–720 ₹32.7 LPA ₹24.8 Lakhs
6 SP Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai 650–700 ₹25.8 LPA ₹24 Lakhs
7 Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) Delhi/Kolkata 640–700 ₹29.1 LPA ₹21.8 Lakhs
8 Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai/Gurgaon 600–710 ₹15.5 LPA ₹20 Lakhs
9 IMT Ghaziabad Ghaziabad 600–700 ₹15.8 LPA ₹21.5 Lakhs
10 SDA Bocconi Asia Center Mumbai 600+ ₹13.5 LPA ₹21.6 Lakhs

Top 10 Colleges Accepting GMAT Admission Eligibility Overview

College Work Experience Required Degree Requirement Additional Criteria
ISB (PGP) 2+ years Bachelor’s (any discipline) TOEFL/IELTS (if UG not in English)
IIM A/B/C (PGPX/EPGP/MBAEx) 5+ years 4-year Bachelor’s or equivalent GMAT + Essays + Interview
XLRI (PGDM-GM) 2+ years Bachelor’s degree GMAT + Interview
SPJIMR (PGPM) 5+ years Any UG degree Essays + Interview
IIFT (MBA IB) 2–3 years (preferred) Bachelor's degree GMAT + Interview
Great Lakes (PGPM) 2+ years Bachelor's degree GMAT + Interview
IMT Ghaziabad (PGDM-Executive) 5+ years (for exec) Bachelor's degree Interview
SDA Bocconi (IMB Program) Freshers & experienced Bachelor's degree Profile + Interview

Why Choose GMAT for Indian B-Schools?

  • Global Acceptance: Opens doors to both Indian and international MBA programs.
  • Rolling Admissions: Many colleges accept GMAT scores round the year.
  • Profile-Based Shortlisting: Emphasis on holistic profiles, not just test scores.
  • Flexible Testing: Take the GMAT up to 5 times a year.

 Tips for Applicants Using GMAT Score in India

  1. Check Specific GMAT Validity: Usually valid for 5 years.
  2. Strengthen Profile: Work experience, SOPs, LORs, and resume are critical.
  3. Apply Early: Especially for rolling admission programs like ISB.
  4. Prepare for Interviews: Most institutes place heavy weightage on PI.
 

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