In India, when it comes to MBA admissions, most aspirants focus only on IIMs. However, many Non-IIM institutes, such as FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, IITs, and others, offer world-class MBA programs with excellent placements and return on investments (ROI). For taking admission in these institutes, you are required to apply separately by filling out individual forms on their official websites. Missing the deadlines of non-IIMs means losing out on a top B-school despite having a great CAT percentile. This guide will walk you through why applying to non-IIMs is important, the common misconception about the “non-IIM portal,” a priority-wise list of non-IIM colleges, form deadlines, and average packages.
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Clearing the Confusion: What is the Non-IIM Portal?
Many students find themselves in a dilemma when they see the option “Register for Non-IIM Institutions for CAT” during CAT registration. Students should understand that this portal is not for them. It is for the institutes that want to accept CAT scores. For example, if an institute wants to use CAT scores, they are required to register here to access the data.
Students need to understand that you cannot apply to non-IIM through the CAT form. For each Non-IIM like FMS, IIT, TISS, etc., you need to visit their website and apply separately to each of them. The last date of filling forms and form filling are different for every college. If you get selected, you will get interview calls from Non-IIMs separately.
Top 30 Non-IIM Colleges (Form Fees, Application Form Last Date, Average Package
| College Name | Form Fee (Rs.) / Category | Application Form Last Date | Average Package |
| FMS Delhi | 1000 | Nov 22, 2024 | 34.1 LPA |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | 2200 | Nov 30, 2024 | 26.88 LPA |
| SP Jain | 3000 | Nov 22, 2024 | 32.1 LPA |
| IIT Bombay | Gen/OBC: 1600, SC/ST/PwD: 800 | Jan 31, 2024 | 25.82 LPA |
| TISS | Gen: 1030, SC/ST/PwD: 800 | Dec 9, 2024 | 27.22 LPA |
| IIT Delhi | Gen/OBC/EWS: 1600, SC/ST/PwD: 800 | Jan 24, 2025 | 28.3 LPA |
| ISB Hyderabad | 5000–7500 | Mar 31 & Aug 31, 2024 | 33.25 LPA |
| MDI Gurgaon | 3000 + GST | Nov 22, 2024 | 25.6 LPA |
| IIFT Delhi | Gen/OBC: 3000, SC/ST/PwD: 1500 | Dec 5, 2024 | 27.3 LPA |
| IIT Kharagpur | Gen/OBC: 1600, SC/ST/PwD: 800 | Feb 5, 2024 | 22.75 LPA |
| IIT Kanpur | Gen/OBC/EWS: 2000, SC/ST/PwD: 1000 | Feb 5, 2025 | 18.2 LPA |
| IIT Madras | Gen/OBC: 1600, SC/ST/PwD: 800 | Jan 31, 2024 | 17.9 LPA |
| IIT Roorkee | Gen/OBC/EWS: 1600, SC/ST/PwD: 800 | Jan 31, 2024 | 18.3 LPA |
| IIM Rohtak | 2928 | Jan 3, 2025 | 18.73 LPA |
| SIBM Pune | 1000 + GST | Dec 7, 2024 | 28.16 LPA |
| NMIMS Mumbai | 2800 | Oct 10, 2024 | 25.13 LPA |
| MICA Ahmedabad | 2100 | Nov 22, 2024 | 19.2 LPA |
| IMT Ghaziabad | 3500 + bank charges | Nov 21, 2024 | 16.25 LPA |
| IMI Delhi | 3500 + bank charges | — | 16.71 LPA |
| XIMB Bhubaneswar | 1800 + 400 | Dec 23, 2024 | 19.53 LPA |
| Great Lakes Chennai | 2000 | Dec 1, 2024 | 17.8 LPA |
| SCMHRD Pune | 2200 / USD 40 | Dec 7, 2024 | 24.28 LPA |
| BITSoM Mumbai | 1500 | Nov 1 & Jan 26, 2025 | 23.41 LPA |
| IRMA Anand | Gen/OBC/EWS: 2000, SC/ST/PwD: 1000 | Dec 26, 2024 | 14.17 LPA |
| IISC Bangalore | Gen/OBC/EWS: 800, SC/ST/PwD: 400 | Mar 31, 2025 | — |
| DFS | Gen: 2000, SC/ST/PwD: 1000 | Jan 8, 2024 | 19.12 LPA |
| DSE | Gen/OBC: 2000, SC/ST/PwD: 1000 | Jan 5, 2024 | 13.5 LPA |
| DBE | Gen: 1200, SC/ST: 700 | Jan 15, 2025 | 15.12 LPA |
| SRCC | Gen/OBC/FNC: 2500, SC/ST/PwD/EWS: 1500 | Jan 31, 2025 | 12.5 LPA |
| UBS | Gen: 3250, SC/ST/PwD: 1625 | Feb 9, 2024 | 12.13 LPA |
First Priority Non-IIM Colleges (Must Apply)
Below are the top-tier Non-IIMs you should not miss, regardless of your mock scores.
| College | Average Package | Last Date (2024) | Key Highlights |
| FMS Delhi | 34.10 LPA | 22nd November | Best ROI, as fees of FMS Delhi are Rs. 2 lakh only. Its application form closes early. |
| SPJIMR | 33.02 LA | 22nd November | Profile-based calls before CAT results. Conversion is possible even at the 94-95 percentile. |
| TISS Mumbai | 27 LPA | 9th December | Flagship HR program. Earlier it was having the TISSNET entrance exam but now accepts CAT also. |
| MDI Gurgaon | 27.67 LPA | 22nd November | Strong General MBA, HR, and Business Analytics programs. |
| IIT Bombay | 28.88 LPA | 31st January | Considered the best IIT for pursuing an MBA. Now open for non-engineers too. |
| IIFT (Delhi & Kolkata) | 29.10 LPA | 5th January | Earlier it had its own entrance exam, but now it considers CAT as well. A single application form covers both campuses. |
| IIT Delhi | 25.82 LPA | 24th January | Strong placement records across consulting & technology sector |
| ISB | 33.35 LPA | 31st March | ISB has come up with a program for students who have work experience of 18 months; they can apply through the CAT score. |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | 26.88 LPA | 5th December (via XAT) | Flagship HRM & BM programs |
| SIBM Pune | 28.16 LPA | 20th November (via SNAP) | – |
Second Priority Non-IIM Colleges (Safe But Good Options)
These colleges are strong contenders but slightly below the first tier. These are considered great options for students based on the percentile and interests.
| College | Average Package | Last Date (2024) | Key Highlights |
| IIT Kharagpur, Roorkee, Madras, Kanpur | 15-20 LPA | 31st January | Good college for tech and MBA profiles. Have a strong ROI with low fees. |
| XIMB | 20.03 LPA | 7th December | Accepts XAT, CAT, XGMT, NMAT for HR program |
| IMT Ghaziabad | 17.35 LPA | First Week of January | Accepts CAT & XAT. Strong alumni network. |
| MICA | 20 LPA | 22nd November (via MICAT 1) & January (MICAT 2) | Best for advertising, marketing, and communication |
| IMI Delhi | 17 LPA | 30th January | – |
| DFS, DBE, DSE (Delhi University) | 14-15 LPA | Second Week of January | Extremely low fees with excellent ROI |
| GLIM Chennai | 18.10 LPA | 1st December | Better than Gurgaon campus |
Third Priority Non-IIM Colleges (Backup Options)
These Non-IIMs serve as safety nets or specialized programs. Aspirants must consider these colleges if exploring niche areas or looking for strong ROI despite lower fees.
| College | Average Package | Last Date | Key Highlights |
| IRMA | 15.50 LPA | 26th December | Specialization in Rural Management |
| TAPMI | 14.60 LPA | 25th January | Good placements, higher fees |
| GIM Goa | 14.30 LPA | 2nd January | Known for healthcare & analytics programs |
| FORE Delhi | 14.50 LPA | 31st January | – |
| UBS Chandigarh | 13.7 LPA | 9th February | UBS fees is only Rs. 50,000/- with strong ROI |
| K.J. Somaya | 11 LPA | 20th January | – |
| LBISM Delhi | 12.5 LPA | 22nd December | Decent placements |
| SRCC | 12.5 LPA | 31st January | A separate SRCC GBO exam is required |
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