{"id":22094,"date":"2026-09-26T07:24:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T07:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=22094"},"modified":"2026-10-14T07:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:53:09","slug":"best-mba-colleges-accepting-xat-scores-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/best-mba-colleges-accepting-xat-scores-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Best MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores India"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Best MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best management entrance tests conducted in India is the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT). It is the entry test into over 1000 management colleges across the nation. It is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur and is considered as one of the most important tests that can open up any college for an MBA or PGDM in any part of the nation.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.careermantra.net\/\">https:\/\/www.careermantra.net\/<\/a><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22095 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MBA-XAT-.png\" alt=\"Best MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores India\" width=\"1536\" height=\"882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MBA-XAT-.png 1536w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MBA-XAT--300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MBA-XAT--1024x588.png 1024w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MBA-XAT--768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MBA-XAT--1100x632.png 1100w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MBA-XAT--600x345.png 600w, https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/MBA-XAT--20x11.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a list of the best colleges for MBA and PGDM accepting XAT score, divided into percentile categories, with their official names, their fees and placement figures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The 95+ Percentile Elite (Tier 1)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a score of more than 95th percentile, you stand a chance to get into the best management colleges of India. They may not be as good as the IIMs but they offer great placements and great connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>College Name<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Location<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Expected XAT Cutoff<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Approx. Total Fees<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Average Placement<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>XLRI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Xavier School of Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jamshedpur &amp; Delhi NCR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95\u201398+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b927.40L \u2013 \u20b930.60L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b929.89L \u2013 \u20b931.08L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>XIMB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Xavier Institute of Management \/ XIM University)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhubaneswar, Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90\u201395+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b922.00L \u2013 \u20b924.60L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b919.53 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>MICA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MICA \u2013 The School of Ideas)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahmedabad, Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90\u201394+ percentile <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(+ MICAT)<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b923.00L \u2013 \u20b928.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b919.21 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>XLRI Jamshedpur: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best of the XAT colleges. XLRI Jamshedpur has gained legendary reputation due to its courses on Human Resource Management and Business Management. It boasts some of the finest recruiters and great international placement offers of over \u20b91 Crore.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>XIM University: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest names in eastern India for Business Management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MICA Ahmedabad: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The undisputed leader when it comes to strategic marketing, advertising, and communications in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The 90\u201395 Percentile Powerhouses (Tier 2)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institutions in this tier are renowned for their supremacy in some specializations such as marketing, corporate finance, and consultancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>College Name<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Location<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Expected XAT Cutoff<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Approx. Total Fees<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Average Placement<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imt.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>IMT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Institute of Management Technology)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ghaziabad, UP (Delhi NCR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90\u201393 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b921.00L \u2013 \u20b923.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b917.35L \u2013 \u20b918.89L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>IMI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (International Management Institute)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88\u201393 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b922.00L \u2013 \u20b923.54L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b917.91 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>GIM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Goa Institute of Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanquelim, Goa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85\u201390+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920.00L \u2013 \u20b921.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b914.90 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>TAPMI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (T. A. Pai Management Institute)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manipal, Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85\u201390 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918.00L \u2013 \u20b919.50L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913.84 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>The 80\u201390 Percentile Sweet Spot (Tier 3)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case your score falls between 80 and 100 percentiles, you will be able to get admission into nationally acclaimed institutions that not only have a good regional presence but also have effective placement cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>College Name<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Location<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Expected XAT Cutoff<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Approx. Total Fees<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Average Placement<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>GLIM \/ Great Lakes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Great Lakes Institute of Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chennai &amp; Gurgaon<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u201385+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920.00L \u2013 \u20b922.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b917.30 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>FORE<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FORE School of Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u201385+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b923.40 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b916.40L \u2013 \u20b916.80L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>IRMA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Institute of Rural Management Anand)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anand, Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u201385 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b916.00L \u2013 \u20b918.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b915.00 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>K J Somaiya<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai, Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75\u201385+ percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b921.00L \u2013 \u20b922.32L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b912.79 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>LIBA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Loyola Institute of Business Administration)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chennai, Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80\u201385 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918.00L \u2013 \u20b920.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~\u20b910.00L \u2013 \u20b911.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>High ROI &amp; Regional Budget-Friendly Options (60\u201380 Percentile)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible to get an excellent MBA without spending close to \u20b920 lakhs. This is a list of the best colleges in the region that offer great Return on Investments (ROIs) for candidates with 60 to 80 percentile scores.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>College Name<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Location<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Expected XAT Cutoff<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Approx. Total Fees<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Average Placement<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>BIMTECH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Birla Institute of Management Technology)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater Noida, UP<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70\u201380 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b914.00 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b911.10 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Welingkar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai, Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75\u201380 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b916.20 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b911.70 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Christ University<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Institute of Management)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru, Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70\u201375 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b99.00L \u2013 \u20b911.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910.00L \u2013 \u20b911.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>DSB <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Delhi School)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70\u201375 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910.95 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b99.40 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>XISS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Xavier Institute of Social Service)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranchi, Jharkhand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60\u201375 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b99.00L \u2013 \u20b910.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.00L \u2013 \u20b99.00L<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rajagiri Business School<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kochi, Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70\u201375 percentile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b98.70 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b97.50 LPA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeting a college in accordance with your budget, region, and specialization is very important. Although <\/span><b>XLRI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">continues to be the best among all the institutions that conduct XAT exam, the list includes many great institutions located in different parts of India including <\/span><b>Great Lakes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Chennai, <\/span><b>XIMB <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Bhubaneswar, and <\/span><b>IMT <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Ghaziabad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4><b>1.What is the flagship MBA college that accepts XAT scores?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR Campuses) is the leading institute and the body which conducts the XAT entrance exam. They usually have a cut-off of 95+ percentiles for their premium Business Management (BM) and Human Resource Management (HRM) programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2.Does SPJIMR Mumbai accept XAT scores?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, not for its flagship PGDM program. Though SPJIMR was accepting XAT scores before, they are now accepting only <\/span><b>CAT <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>GMAT <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scores for their 2-year PGDM program. (XAT <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scores may sometimes be considered for certain short-term\/global programs, but not the <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regular PGDM program).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3.What is the average placement package at XLRI Jamshedpur?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XLRI consistently ranks among the best in placements with IIMs in the same league. The average placement packages in recent years are about <\/span><b>\u20b929.89L \u2013 \u20b931.08L <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Per Annum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>4.Which are the best XAT-accepting colleges in the Delhi-NCR region?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular choices from the Delhi-NCR Region would be <\/span><b>IMI New Delhi, IMT Ghaziabad <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Though UP, it is located in Delhi-NCR), <\/span><b>FORE School of Management, LBSIM <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>BIMTECH Greater <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noida.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>5.Are there good MBA colleges accepting XAT scores in South India?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, absolutely. <\/span><b>Great Lakes Institute of Management <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Chennai), <\/span><b>TAPMI (Manipal), Christ University <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Bengaluru) and <\/span><b>LIBA <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Chennai) are highly sought after institutes based in the south region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>6.Which MBA college is the best for Marketing and Communications through XAT?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>MICA Ahmedabad <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is highly acknowledged as the best place for strategic marketing, advertising, and communication courses in India. Aspirants usually need an XAT percentile of 90-94 with good marks in their institution&#8217;s MICAT exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>7.Is there any chance for me to be selected in a good MBA program with an XAT percentile of 80-90?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the percentile of 80-90 falls in a &#8220;sweet spot&#8221; which will enable you to enter reputed Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutions like <\/span><b>Great Lakes Chennai, TAPMI Manipal, FORE New Delhi, GIM <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goa, and <\/span><b>K. J. Somaiya <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>8.Which XAT colleges offer the best ROI with low tuition fees?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Programs worth \u20b911 Lakhs are available in many colleges like <\/span><b>Rajagiri Business School <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Kochi) and <\/span><b>Delhi School of <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business. The average salary package ranges between \u20b97.50 LPA and \u20b99.40 LPA. <\/span><b>XISS Ranchi <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is another famous institution where one can enroll in Human Resources and Rural Management courses at \u20b99 Lakhs fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>9.Is XIM University (XIMB) a good option for XAT test-takers?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, XIM University, Bhubaneswar, is a giant in the Tier-1\/Tier-2 league of Eastern India. It enjoys good management history along with placements and recent average package stands at <\/span><b>\u20b919.53 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LPA.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>10.Which top institutes in Maharashtra accept XAT?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Except for SPJIMR &amp; JBIMS which use CAT\/MAH-CET, there are some good XAT-accepting business schools in Maharashtra such as <\/span><b>K J Somaiya <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Mumbai), <\/span><b>Welingkar <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Mumbai), <\/span><b>SIES <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Mumbai), and NIA (Pune).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores India One of the best management entrance tests conducted in India is the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT). It is the entry test into over 1000 management colleges across the nation. It is conducted by XLRI Jamshedpur and is considered as one of the most important tests that can open up any college for an MBA or PGDM in any part of the nation.https:\/\/www.careermantra.net\/ Below is a list of the best colleges for MBA and PGDM accepting XAT score, divided into percentile categories, with their official names, their fees and placement figures. The 95+ Percentile Elite (Tier 1) With a score of more than 95th percentile, you stand a chance to get into the best management colleges of India. They may not be as good as the IIMs but they offer great placements and great connections. &nbsp; College Name Location Expected XAT Cutoff Approx. Total Fees Average Placement XLRI (Xavier School of Management) Jamshedpur &amp; Delhi NCR 95\u201398+ percentile \u20b927.40L \u2013 \u20b930.60L \u20b929.89L \u2013 \u20b931.08L XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management \/ XIM University) Bhubaneswar, Odisha 90\u201395+ percentile \u20b922.00L \u2013 \u20b924.60L \u20b919.53 LPA MICA (MICA \u2013 The School of Ideas) Ahmedabad, Gujarat 90\u201394+ percentile (+ MICAT) \u20b923.00L \u2013 \u20b928.00L \u20b919.21 LPA &nbsp; XLRI Jamshedpur: The best of the XAT colleges. XLRI Jamshedpur has gained legendary reputation due to its courses on Human Resource Management and Business Management. It boasts some of the finest recruiters and great international placement offers of over \u20b91 Crore. XIM University: One of the biggest names in eastern India for Business Management. MICA Ahmedabad: The undisputed leader when it comes to strategic marketing, advertising, and communications in India. The 90\u201395 Percentile Powerhouses (Tier 2) Institutions in this tier are renowned for their supremacy in some specializations such as marketing, corporate finance, and consultancy. College Name Location Expected XAT Cutoff Approx. Total Fees Average Placement IMT (Institute of Management Technology) Ghaziabad, UP (Delhi NCR) 90\u201393 percentile \u20b921.00L \u2013 \u20b923.00L \u20b917.35L \u2013 \u20b918.89L IMI (International Management Institute) New Delhi 88\u201393 percentile \u20b922.00L \u2013 \u20b923.54L \u20b917.91 LPA GIM (Goa Institute of Management) Sanquelim, Goa 85\u201390+ percentile \u20b920.00L \u2013 \u20b921.00L \u20b914.90 LPA TAPMI (T. A. Pai Management Institute) Manipal, Karnataka 85\u201390 percentile \u20b918.00L \u2013 \u20b919.50L \u20b913.84 LPA The 80\u201390 Percentile Sweet Spot (Tier 3) In case your score falls between 80 and 100 percentiles, you will be able to get admission into nationally acclaimed institutions that not only have a good regional presence but also have effective placement cells. College Name Location Expected XAT Cutoff Approx. Total Fees Average Placement GLIM \/ Great Lakes (Great Lakes Institute of Management) Chennai &amp; Gurgaon 80\u201385+ percentile \u20b920.00L \u2013 \u20b922.00L ~\u20b917.30 LPA FORE (FORE School of Management) New Delhi 80\u201385+ percentile \u20b923.40 Lakhs \u20b916.40L \u2013 \u20b916.80L IRMA (Institute of Rural Management Anand) Anand, Gujarat 80\u201385 percentile \u20b916.00L \u2013 \u20b918.00L ~\u20b915.00 LPA K J Somaiya (K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management) Mumbai, Maharashtra 75\u201385+ percentile \u20b921.00L \u2013 \u20b922.32L \u20b912.79 LPA LIBA (Loyola Institute of Business Administration) Chennai, Tamil Nadu 80\u201385 percentile \u20b918.00L \u2013 \u20b920.00L ~\u20b910.00L \u2013 \u20b911.00L High ROI &amp; Regional Budget-Friendly Options (60\u201380 Percentile) It is possible to get an excellent MBA without spending close to \u20b920 lakhs. This is a list of the best colleges in the region that offer great Return on Investments (ROIs) for candidates with 60 to 80 percentile scores. College Name Location Expected XAT Cutoff Approx. Total Fees Average Placement BIMTECH (Birla Institute of Management Technology) Greater Noida, UP 70\u201380 percentile \u20b914.00 Lakhs \u20b911.10 LPA Welingkar (Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute) Mumbai, Maharashtra 75\u201380 percentile \u20b916.20 Lakhs \u20b911.70 LPA Christ University (Institute of Management) Bengaluru, Karnataka 70\u201375 percentile \u20b99.00L \u2013 \u20b911.00L \u20b910.00L \u2013 \u20b911.00L DSB (Delhi School) New Delhi 70\u201375 percentile \u20b910.95 Lakhs \u20b99.40 LPA XISS (Xavier Institute of Social Service) Ranchi, Jharkhand 60\u201375 percentile \u20b99.00L \u2013 \u20b910.00L \u20b97.00L \u2013 \u20b99.00L Rajagiri Business School Kochi, Kerala 70\u201375 percentile \u20b98.70 Lakhs \u20b97.50 LPA Conclusion Targeting a college in accordance with your budget, region, and specialization is very important. Although XLRI continues to be the best among all the institutions that conduct XAT exam, the list includes many great institutions located in different parts of India including Great Lakes in Chennai, XIMB in Bhubaneswar, and IMT in Ghaziabad. &nbsp; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1.What is the flagship MBA college that accepts XAT scores? XLRI \u2013 Xavier School of Management (Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR Campuses) is the leading institute and the body which conducts the XAT entrance exam. They usually have a cut-off of 95+ percentiles for their premium Business Management (BM) and Human Resource Management (HRM) programs. 2.Does SPJIMR Mumbai accept XAT scores? No, not for its flagship PGDM program. Though SPJIMR was accepting XAT scores before, they are now accepting only CAT and GMAT scores for their 2-year PGDM program. (XAT scores may sometimes be considered for certain short-term\/global programs, but not the regular PGDM program). 3.What is the average placement package at XLRI Jamshedpur? XLRI consistently ranks among the best in placements with IIMs in the same league. The average placement packages in recent years are about \u20b929.89L \u2013 \u20b931.08L Per Annum. 4.Which are the best XAT-accepting colleges in the Delhi-NCR region? Popular choices from the Delhi-NCR Region would be IMI New Delhi, IMT Ghaziabad (Though UP, it is located in Delhi-NCR), FORE School of Management, LBSIM and BIMTECH Greater Noida. 5.Are there good MBA colleges accepting XAT scores in South India? Yes, absolutely. Great Lakes Institute of Management (Chennai), TAPMI (Manipal), Christ University (Bengaluru) and LIBA (Chennai) are highly sought after institutes based in the south region. 6.Which MBA college is the best for Marketing and Communications through XAT? MICA Ahmedabad is highly acknowledged as the best place for strategic marketing, advertising, and communication courses in India. Aspirants usually need an XAT percentile of 90-94 with good marks in their institution&#8217;s MICAT exam. 7.Is there any chance for me to be selected in a good MBA program with an XAT percentile of 80-90? 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