{"id":83047,"date":"2026-10-21T17:39:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=83047"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:42:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:12:57","slug":"top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/","title":{"rendered":"Top MBA Colleges You Can Target Without a 99 Percentile in 2026: Complete Guide\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On and off, you must be thinking, what if you\u2019re unable to clear the CAT 2026 exam will you get selected in top\u00a0 <strong>MBA colleges in India<\/strong>? We know that overall it\u2019s a constant thought and thus we\u2019re sharing <strong>Top MBA Colleges You Can Target Without a 99 Percentile in 2026. <\/strong>Even if you don\u2019t make it to the top IIMs in India, you will have another option. By compiling all the best b-schools which accept admissions with less than 99%ile in CAT, we want you to choose a bright career pathway without having a second thought. The following list comprises 6 most prestigious business schools in India that are known for offering an excellent education programme, holistic environment and outstanding placement opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><mark>Join iQuanta\u2019s diversified student community for free and prepare with other 4.1L+ peers. Get access to 24*7 doubt-solving, mentorship, free webinars, etc., all at one single platform<\/mark><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/li.iquanta.in\/3FagB\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CATBLOGBANNER.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CATBLOGBANNER.png 640w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CATBLOGBANNER-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CATBLOGBANNER-150x40.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#List_of_Top_B-Schools_in_India_Which_Accept_Less_Than_99_Percentile\" >List of Top B-Schools in India Which Accept Less Than 99 Percentile\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#MDI_Gurgaon\" >MDI Gurgaon\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#MDI_Gurgaon_Fee_Structure_PGDMPGDM-HRMPGDM-Business_Analytics\" >MDI Gurgaon Fee Structure: PGDM\/PGDM-HRM\/PGDM-Business Analytics\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#IIFT_Delhi\" >IIFT Delhi<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#IIFT_Delhi_Fee_Structure_2025-27\" >IIFT Delhi Fee Structure (2025-27)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#IIM_Jammu\" >IIM Jammu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#IIM_Jammu_MBA_Fee_Structure_2026-28_Batch\" >IIM Jammu MBA Fee Structure (2026-28 Batch)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#MICA_Ahmedabad\" >MICA Ahmedabad\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#MICA_Ahmedabad_Fee_Structure\" >MICA Ahmedabad Fee Structure\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#GIM_Goa\" >GIM Goa\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#GIM_Goa_Academic_Fee_Structure_With_Installment_Schedule\" >GIM Goa Academic Fee Structure With Installment Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#IIM_Amritsar\" >IIM Amritsar\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#IIM_Amritsar_Fee_Structure_MBA_Batch_2026-28\" >IIM Amritsar Fee Structure MBA Batch 2026-28\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#List_of_Other_MBA_Colleges_in_India_Which_Provides_Admission_With_Less_Than_99ile\" >List of Other MBA Colleges in India Which Provides Admission With Less Than 99%ile\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#Top_B-Schools_To_Target_With_95ile_in_CAT_2026\" >Top B-Schools To Target With 95+%ile in CAT 2026\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#Reputed_Business_Schools_in_India_To_Target_With_90ile\" >Reputed Business Schools in India To Target With 90%ile\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#Top_Management_Schools_in_India_Who_Accept_Candidates_With_85-95ile_in_CAT_2026\" >Top Management Schools in India Who Accept Candidates With 85-95%ile in CAT 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#Other_Top-Rated_B-schools_in_India_Which_Accept_Less_Than_70_in_CAT_2026\" >Other Top-Rated B-schools in India Which Accept Less Than 70% in CAT 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/top-mba-colleges-you-can-target-without-a-99-percentile\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-list-of-top-b-schools-in-india-which-accept-less-than-99-percentile\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Top_B-Schools_in_India_Which_Accept_Less_Than_99_Percentile\"><\/span><strong>List of Top B-Schools in India Which Accept Less Than 99 Percentile\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just IIMs but there are other <strong>Top MBA Colleges You Can Target Without a 99 Percentile in 2026. <\/strong>When it comes to teaching, these business schools have delivered beyond their excellence. Everything else, whether it\u2019s summer internship placements or final placement report is highly commendable. So, if you\u2019re thinking about which B-schools you must choose to pursue your MBA in future then here are 6 best <strong>MBA colleges in India<\/strong> which provide admission below 99%ile in the CAT 2026 exam. Subsequently there is a separate list of other management schools which accept candidates with less than 95%ile, 90%ile, 85%ile and 70%ile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MDI_Gurgaon\"><\/span><strong>MDI Gurgaon\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MDI Gurgaon <\/strong>has secured 9th position in the All India NIRF Rank 2025 of Management category. Till date, it has built a solid network of 11000+ alumni across 54+ countries. Amongst the list of notable MBA colleges in India, MDI Gurgaon is a prominent face with an exceptional placement rate. The highest stipend from the summer placement report 2026 has been 5.00 Lakhs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the entire batch, the average stipend was 2.81 Lakh whereas median stipend was Rs 3.00 Lakh. The ROI it offers as a widely recognised MBA college in India is unbelievable. It charges approximately Rs 26,55,310 for the MBA course across all the three categories. The amount is payable in separate installments. Within these fees, they offer a full-fledged academic curriculum that transforms the young minds into future industry leaders. Given that now you know choosing such inspiring MBA colleges in India will definitely unlock the doors of unparalleled success and achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MDI_Gurgaon_Fee_Structure_PGDMPGDM-HRMPGDM-Business_Analytics\"><\/span><strong>MDI Gurgaon Fee Structure: PGDM\/PGDM-HRM\/PGDM-Business Analytics\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>MBA Fee Components&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1st Year (INR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2nd Year (INR)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3rd Year (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tuition Fees&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 9,62,505<\/td><td>Rs 9,61,505&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 19,23,010<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Boarding Charges&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 1,04,200<\/td><td>Rs 1,04,200&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 2,08,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Lodging Charges<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 1,09,750<\/td><td>Rs 1,09,750&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 2,19,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Learning Material Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 62,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 62,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 1,24,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Students Activities&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 31,250&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 31,250&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 62,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Library Fees&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 37,700&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 37,700&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 75,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Alumni Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 15,000&nbsp;<\/td><td>Not Applicable&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 15,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security Deposit&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 27,500&nbsp;<\/td><td>Not Applicable<\/td><td>Rs 27,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 13,48,905&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 13,06,405&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 26,55,310<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iift-delhi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIFT_Delhi\"><\/span><strong>IIFT Delhi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade also known as <strong>IIFT Delhi <\/strong>comes in the list of premium MBA colleges in India. It offers two separate Full-time MBA courses which are MBA (International Business) and MBA (Business Analytics). Both of these courses taught at <strong>IIFT DELHI <\/strong>consists of summer internship, port visit, social awareness programme and other extra curricular activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, IIFT Delhi plays a crucial role in transforming India\u2019s position across the international trade negotiations. Several other vital components of the MBA programme are multilateral negotiations, WTO-related legal economic issues, advisory on trade policy and more. If by chance you score less than 99%ile in CAT exam then you know that IIFT Delhi comes in the list of renowned <strong>MBA colleges in India<\/strong> that will level-up your future career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIFT_Delhi_Fee_Structure_2025-27\"><\/span><strong>IIFT Delhi Fee Structure (2025-27)\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Course Name&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Academic Fees*<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Security Deposit (Refundable)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MBA in International Business&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 21.82 Lakhs<\/td><td>Rs 10,000\/-&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MBA in Business Analytics&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 17.87 Lakhs&nbsp;<\/td><td>Rs 5000\/-<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIM_Jammu\"><\/span><strong>IIM Jammu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IIM Jammu is a Baby IIM which strives to produce inspiring leaders to drive a significant impact in the corporate workspace. Their masters of business administration programme costs Rs 22,80,756 for the 2027-2028 batch. During the course of their 24 months full-time residential MBA programme, IIM Jammu equips students with the time management, leadership and communication skills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also has strong ties with prominent recruiters like Accenture, Axis Bank, Capgemini etc and demonstrates an excellent placement record from the final placements of the 2025-26 batch. Located in the evergreen city of India, it not just provides admission to candidates with less than 99%ile but also levels up their career being the most popular <strong>MBA colleges in India.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIM_Jammu_MBA_Fee_Structure_2026-28_Batch\"><\/span><strong>IIM Jammu MBA Fee Structure (2026-28 Batch)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>1st Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1st Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2nd Term&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3rd Term&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Fee (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 2,39,635<\/td><td>Rs 2,39,635<\/td><td>Rs 2,39,635<\/td><td>Rs 7,18,905<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Additional academic\/non-academic expense*<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 1,39,491<\/td><td>Rs 1,39,491<\/td><td>Rs 1,39,491<\/td><td>Rs 4,18,473<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 3,79,126<\/td><td>Rs 3,79,126<\/td><td>Rs 3,79,126<\/td><td>Rs 11,37,378<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"5\">&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2nd Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4th Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5th Term&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6th Term&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Total Fee (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 2,39,635<\/td><td>Rs 2,39,635<\/td><td>Rs 2,39,635<\/td><td>Rs 7,18,905<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Additional academic\/non-academic expense*<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 1,45,491<\/td><td>Rs 1,39,491<\/td><td>Rs 1,39,491<\/td><td>Rs 4,24,473<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 3,85,126<\/td><td>Rs 3,79,126<\/td><td>Rs 3,79,126<\/td><td>Rs 11,43,378<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Fees MBA Course (2026-28) Batch&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"4\">Rs 22,80,756<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MICA_Ahmedabad\"><\/span><strong>MICA Ahmedabad\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MICA Ahmedabad is a classic example amongst the most chosen MBA colleges in India. It has a wide network of experienced faculty members, alumni and others. It&#8217;s AICTE approved and has received 33 rank in the NIRF Rankings 2025 within the management category. Students who get admission into MICA Ahmedabad get to dive deep into vigorous communication, meaningful consumer insights and new-age marketing strategies. Professional faculty members teach students to navigate through the challenging marketing issues through an effective solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In their PGDM course, they accept 60 seats and charge Rs 29.50 Lakhs for their 2-year Full-time residential programme. Moreover, as recognized <strong>MBA colleges in India <\/strong>they also offer around 25% to 100% scholarships on tuition fees to the students on Merit-cum-means basis. In return, this total investment helps you to grab a lucrative package at a senior leadership role. In 2025, their highest average package was Rs 20.12 LPA which is definitely a great return on investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MICA_Ahmedabad_Fee_Structure\"><\/span><strong>MICA Ahmedabad Fee Structure\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fee Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important Details<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MICA Application Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 2500 + 500 (Every Additional Program). It\u2019s a payable amount if shortlisted for the interview.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MICA MBA Total Academic Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 29.50 Lakhs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GIM_Goa\"><\/span><strong>GIM Goa\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GIM Goa has built a global reputation for delivering excellence in the management category.&nbsp; Founded in 1993, it&#8217;s one of the go-to <strong>MBA colleges in India <\/strong>for students with less than 99%ile in the CAT exam. The prominent reason being its consistency as a top business school in providing remarkable education to the future business leaders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, around 15.61% students from the PGDM batch received the pre-placement offers (PPOs) and 32.2 Lakhs was the highest package. Life at such first-class <strong>MBA colleges in India <\/strong>is truly insightful for the students. Spread across the 50 acres campus, it has over 2400 management books for knowledge. They have 300 student intake for the PGDM (Full-time) batch and the total academic fees is Rs 22,00,000\/- for the 2027-29 batch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GIM_Goa_Academic_Fee_Structure_With_Installment_Schedule\"><\/span><strong>GIM Goa Academic Fee Structure With Installment Schedule<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important Fee Particulars&nbsp; (Batch 2027-29)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Installment 1a (March-June 2027)<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 50,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Installment 1b (March-June 2027)<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 5,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Installment 2 (October 2027)<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 5,50,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Installment 3 (June 2028)<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 11,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Academic Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 22,00,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIM_Amritsar\"><\/span><strong>IIM Amritsar\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IIM Amritsar is one of the few baby IIMs which is also counted in the list of top MBA colleges in India. Presently, it offers three separate Full-time MBA courses apart from executive MBA and many other management courses. Although it&#8217;s an emerging educational institute, it&#8217;s still contributing towards remarkable education and placement statistics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To their MBA batch students, IIM Amritsar offers financial assistance. Particularly, those students who fulfill the eligibility criteria receive a scholarship to fund their education. In terms of MBA course fee, well it charges Rs 21.50 lakhs as their overall academic fees for MBA\/MBA-BA and MBA-HR.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the highest CTC was 43.00 LPA from the MBA final placement report 2026. In case you miss out on scoring 99%ile and score less than definitely it&#8217;s the best choice from the list of notable MBA colleges in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIM_Amritsar_Fee_Structure_MBA_Batch_2026-28\"><\/span><strong>IIM Amritsar Fee Structure MBA Batch 2026-28\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>IIM Amritsar MBA Course Academic Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026-2027<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>Term Wise Fee Breakdown&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Important Fee Components&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>MBA Fees for First Year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1st Term&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2nd Term&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3rd Term&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 710000<\/td><td>Rs 250000<\/td><td>Rs 230000<\/td><td>Rs 230000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fees For Academic Support&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 188000<\/td><td>Rs 68000<\/td><td>Rs 60000<\/td><td>Rs 60000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hostel Accomodation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 60000<\/td><td>Rs 20000<\/td><td>Rs 20000<\/td><td>Rs 20000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Student Activities and Health Fees&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 17000<\/td><td>Rs 7000<\/td><td>Rs 5000<\/td><td>Rs 5000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Program Fee&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 975000<\/td><td>Rs 345000<\/td><td>Rs 315000<\/td><td>Rs 315000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security Deposit (Refundable)<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 50000<\/td><td>Rs 50000<\/td><td>Not Applicable&nbsp;<\/td><td>Not Applicable&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mess Deposit&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 75000<\/td><td>Rs 25000<\/td><td>Rs 25000<\/td><td>Rs 25000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final Payment&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 1100000<\/td><td>Rs 420000<\/td><td>Rs 340000<\/td><td>Rs 340000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>IIM Amritsar MBA Course Academic Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2026-2027<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>Term Wise Fee Breakdown&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Important Fee Components&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>MBA Fees for 2nd Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4th Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5th Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>6th Term&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tuition Fees<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 710000<\/td><td>Rs 250000<\/td><td>Rs 230000<\/td><td>Rs 230000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fees For Academic Support&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 188000<\/td><td>Rs 68000<\/td><td>Rs 60000<\/td><td>Rs 60000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hostel Accomodation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 60000<\/td><td>Rs 20000<\/td><td>Rs 20000<\/td><td>Rs 20000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Student Activities and Health Fees&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 17000<\/td><td>Rs 7000<\/td><td>Rs 5000<\/td><td>Rs 5000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Program Fee&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 975000<\/td><td>Rs 345000<\/td><td>Rs 315000<\/td><td>Rs 315000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security Deposit (Refundable)<\/strong><\/td><td>Not Applicable&nbsp;<\/td><td>Not Applicable&nbsp;<\/td><td>Not Applicable&nbsp;<\/td><td>Not Applicable&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mess Deposit&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 75000<\/td><td>Rs 25000<\/td><td>Rs 25000<\/td><td>Rs 25000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final Payment&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Rs 1050000<\/td><td>Rs 420000<\/td><td>Rs 340000<\/td><td>Rs 340000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Other_MBA_Colleges_in_India_Which_Provides_Admission_With_Less_Than_99ile\"><\/span><strong>List of Other MBA Colleges in India Which Provides Admission With Less Than 99%ile\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides these, there are many other business schools in India that can be a suitable choice for pursuing the 2-year postgraduate course. Henceforth, for your reference below we have created a different list of <strong>MBA colleges in India <\/strong>that are worth the investment. From 70%ile to 95%ile, we have created a detailed list that sums up influential MBA colleges in India for building a spectacular career and securing a competitive package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_B-Schools_To_Target_With_95ile_in_CAT_2026\"><\/span><strong>Top B-Schools To Target With 95+%ile in CAT 2026\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>FMS Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JBIMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIFT Delhi&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MDI Gurgaon&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPJIMR Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DSE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DBE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reputed_Business_Schools_in_India_To_Target_With_90ile\"><\/span><strong>Reputed Business Schools in India To Target With 90%ile\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>XIMB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IMTG<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BITSOM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM Jammu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM Sambalpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM Shillong&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIBM Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM Sirmaur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM Bodh Gaya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GIM Goa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIT Madras<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM Kashipur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM Nagpur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM Vishakhapatnam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IIM Amritsar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UBS Chandigarh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Management_Schools_in_India_Who_Accept_Candidates_With_85-95ile_in_CAT_2026\"><\/span><strong>Top Management Schools in India Who Accept Candidates With 85-95%ile in CAT 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>GIM Goa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IRMA Anand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DFS, DSE &amp; DBS (DU Colleges)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KJSOM Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JBIMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MICA Ahmedabad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UBS Chandigarh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GLIM Chennai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NIBM Pune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IMI Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GLIM Chennai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IRMA Anand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LBSIM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FORE Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TAPMI Manipal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KJSOM Mumbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BIMTECH Greater Noida<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Top-Rated_B-schools_in_India_Which_Accept_Less_Than_70_in_CAT_2026\"><\/span><strong>Other Top-Rated B-schools in India Which Accept Less Than 70% in CAT 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>GIBS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acharya Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DSI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manipal Business Schools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792583592863\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is it necessary to appear for the CAT exam to pursue an MBA degree?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s not important to appear for CAT 2026 to study for a 2-year full-time MBA course.\u00a0 There are several colleges like NMIMS Mumbai, Great Lakes, JBIMS Mumbai which grant admission without a CAT score or even at less than 99 Percentile in the CAT exam<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792583613073\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much is the total cost of a 2-year MBA fees?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you go with <strong>\u00a0Top MBA Colleges You Can Target Without a 99 Percentile in 2026 <\/strong>then the fee structure will vary for every college. For Example: IIM Jammu has Rs 22,80,756 as their total fees for the MBA course. Similarly, for other MBA colleges in India, the fee structure will vary for tuition fees, hostel accommodation and other components.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792583624085\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can IIM Ahmedabad offer admission in less than 99%ile?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not specifically if you&#8217;re a General category candidate. For candidates from the other reservation categories the cut-off for the CAT 2026 exam will range between 97-98 percentile. Pursuing your future studies from significant <strong>MBA colleges in India<\/strong> like IIMA, your career will undergo a major transition.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792583636086\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which Top MBA Colleges You Can Target Without a 99 Percentile in 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">IIM Jammu, IIFT Delhi, TAPMI Manipal, GIM Goa, MICA Ahmedabad and many more B-schools from India are known for providing admission into their MBA course with less than 99%ile. Each of them exhibits a credible record as well-known <strong>MBA colleges in India <\/strong>with a fantastic placement report.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1792583649452\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is 85-90%ile enough to get into GIM Goa?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can easily get admission into GIM Goa MBA course with 85-90%ile. It has received appreciation for producing around 50 PPOs from every batch and has significant partnerships with over 200 recruiters. Additionally, it also has a 7500+ alumni network and 95+ full-time faculty members.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-shadow\" style=\"margin-bottom:30px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:43px\">CAT 2026 Toppers Batch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-420x420.png 420w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-696x696.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86-1068x1068.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-86.png 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On and off, you must be thinking, what if you\u2019re unable to clear the CAT 2026 exam will you get selected in top\u00a0 MBA colleges in India? 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