Get MBA admission at top Delhi colleges using MAT, CMAT, SNAP, or direct management quota — CAT is optional. Complete list of colleges, cutoffs, and fees.
⚡ Quick Answer
CAT is NOT compulsory for MBA in Delhi. Most colleges — IMI Delhi, Fore School Delhi, Indira Institute, GL Bajaj, Suryadatta — accept MAT (5 times/year, easy), CMAT (January), or direct admission. Only Symbiosis institutes (FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, BIMTECH) require SNAP — not CAT. The easiest path: MAT score + direct apply to IMI Delhi or Fore School Delhi.
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All these exams are accepted by Delhi MBA colleges. CAT is hardest; MAT/ATMA are easiest.
| Exam | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| CAT | Very Hard |
| SNAP | Moderate |
| XAT | Hard |
| CMAT | Moderate |
| MAT | Easy–Moderate |
| ATMA | Easy |
Frequency: 5 times a year (Feb, May, Jun, Sep, Dec) · Difficulty: Easy–Moderate
| College | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| MIT School of Management (IMI Delhi) | ₹7L–₹11L |
| Fore School Delhi | ₹5L–₹7.5L |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida | ₹4.2L–₹6.5L |
| IMS Ghaziabad of Management | ₹2.8L–₹4.5L |
| GL Bajaj Noida | ₹3.8L–₹5.5L |
Frequency: Once a year (January) · Difficulty: Moderate
| College | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| MIT School of Management (IMI Delhi) | ₹7L–₹11L |
| Fore School Delhi | ₹5L–₹7.5L |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida | ₹4.2L–₹6.5L |
| IMS Ghaziabad | ₹2.8L–₹4.5L |
| BATU (Bharati Vidyapeeth) | ₹4L–₹6.8L |
Frequency: 3 times a year (December) · Difficulty: Moderate–Hard
| College | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| FMS Delhi | ₹16L–₹22L |
| MDI Gurgaon | ₹12L–₹16L |
| BIMTECH Delhi | ₹14L–₹18L |
If you don't want to appear for any exam — MAT, CMAT, or CAT — you can still get MBA admission in Delhi through the management quota / direct admission route.
Most Delhi MBA colleges don't require CAT. Colleges accepting alternatives: IMI Delhi (MAT/CMAT/CAT), Fore School Delhi (MAT/CMAT/XAT), Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida (MAT/CMAT), GL Bajaj Noida (MAT/CMAT/CAT), IMS Ghaziabad (MAT/CMAT/XAT), Bharati Vidyapeeth (BVP-CET/MAT). Only Symbiosis colleges (FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, BIMTECH) mandate SNAP — not CAT.
Yes, MAT is significantly easier than CAT. MAT is conducted 5 times a year (online + offline), has lower difficulty, and is accepted by 7+ Delhi MBA colleges. CAT is conducted once yearly in November and is much harder — but CAT is also accepted at most Delhi colleges (it's not mandatory, just one of many accepted exams).
Yes — through management quota / direct admission. Private MBA colleges like IMI Delhi, Fore School Delhi, Indira Institute, and Suryadatta offer direct admission in the management quota. No entrance exam is required — only a graduation degree is needed. Management quota fees are typically 20–30% higher than regular fees.
The expected CMAT cutoff for IMI Delhi (MIT School of Management) is 200+ out of 400 for the general category. For MBA Finance and Marketing specializations, the cutoff can be 220+. CMAT is conducted once a year in January by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Applications open October–December.
No — FMS Delhi (Symbiosis Institute of Business Management) is a Symbiosis institute and mandatorily requires SNAP score. CAT score alone is NOT accepted for FMS Delhi admission. You must appear for SNAP 2026 (December 6, 13, 20) and score 60+ percentile to be eligible for FMS Delhi's selection process (WAT + PI).
MIT School of Management (IMI Delhi) Delhi is the best MBA college accepting MAT, with NAAC A+ grade, ₹12 LPA average placement, and fees of ₹7–11L total. Fore School Delhi is the best budget option accepting MAT (₹5–7.5L, ₹8.5 LPA avg). Both accept MAT, CMAT, and CAT — giving you multiple chances to qualify.
Yes. Colleges accepting 50 percentile in MAT include Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida (₹4.2–6.5L), IMS Ghaziabad (₹2.8–4.5L), and GL Bajaj Noida (₹3.8–5.5L). These colleges are AICTE-approved with decent placements (₹5–7 LPA). With 50 percentile MAT, focus on these colleges and also explore direct/management quota options.
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