Top MBA Colleges in Telangana 2026: Fees, Admission, Ranking

Kanishk Rahi

Updated on May 1, 2025

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Telangana, the youngest state of India, is fast emerging as a hub for management education. With renowned MBA colleges in Telangana like the Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad and institutes like ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad, the state offers a plethora of good MBA colleges to choose from.

MBA Colleges in Telangana: Highlights 2024

As per the latest 2023 data, Telangana houses over 294 MBA colleges including 42 government and 252 private or autonomous institutes. The state remains home to globally ranked ISB Hyderabad and NAAC A++ accredited IBS Hyderabad.

Along with conventional MBA, MBA Colleges in Telangana offer new-age programs like Business Analytics, Fintech, and Digital Marketing. Average course fees range between INR 60,000 to 25,00,000 for private colleges while government institutes charge under INR 15,000 per annum.

Placements are impressive with top MBA colleges in Telangana graduates receiving record salaries reaching INR 60,00,000 this year. Median pay packages vary from INR 14,00,000 to INR 35,00,000 across the leading institutes.

Total Colleges	294
Private Colleges	252
Government Colleges	42
Top Specializations	Human Resources Sales and Marketing Operations IT & Systems
Average Fees (P.A.)	INR 1,00,000 to INR 5,00,000
Entrance Exams Accepted	TSICET CAT MAT XAT CMAT

Top 10 MBA Colleges in Telangana

Many MBA Colleges in Telangana offer two years of Master in Business Administration (MBA) programs that offer specializations in Human Resources, Sales and Marketing, Operations, IT & Systems and many more. The MBA program helps students build their careers in the field of business and management. The MBA Colleges in Telangana are quite affordable and the universities are NAAC accredited and UGC and AICTE approved. Here are the top 10 MBA Colleges in Telangana along with other relevant details.

S.NO	Colleges	Eligibility Criteria	Typs	Seats	Entrance Exam
1	ICFAI BUSINESS SCHOOL (IBS)	Graduation with a minimum of 50%	Private	240	IBSAT CAT NMAT GMAT XAT
2	INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY	Graduation with a minimum of 50%	Private	180	CAT XAT CMAT
3	IPE Hyderabad	Graduation with a minimum of 50%	Private	255	CAT XAT MAT ATMA CMAT + GD +PI
4	Dhruva College Of Management	Graduation with a minimum of 50%	Private	120	CAT XAT CMAT MAT TS-ICET ATMA
5	ICBM-School of Business Excellence	Graduation with a minimum of 50%	Private	120	CMAT CAT MAT ATMA XAT GMAT
6	UOH - UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD	Graduation with a minimum of 50%	Government	165	CAT
7	NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION MANAGEMENT	Graduation with a minimum of 50%	Government	100	CAT
8	School of Management Studies - University of Hyderabad	Graduation with a minimum of 60%	Government	60	CAT
9	University College of Commerce and Business Management	Graduation with a minimum of 50%	Government	60	TSICET
10	NIT Warangal	Graduation with a minimum of 60%	Government	21	CAT

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NIRF Ranking for Best MBA colleges in Telangana

As per NIRF 2023, the top MBA colleges in Telangana by rank are:

ISB Hyderabad - Rank 6
IBS Hyderabad - Rank 38
Osmania University (Women's College) - Rank 55
University College of Commerce, OU - Rank 67

While ISB and IBS have retained top ranks over the past few years, the Osmania University colleges have shown significant improvement in rankings. The below table lists the top MBA colleges in Telangana by their NIRF rankings.

S.NO	Colleges Name	NIRF Ranking
1	University of Hyderabad	10
2	Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	14
3	University of Hyderabad	28
4	Osmania University	36
5	ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad	40
6	Institute of Management Technology	84
7	International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad	84
8	National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management	97
9	St. Francis College for Women	98

Admission Process for the Top MBA Colleges in Telangana

The admission process to the Best MBA colleges in Telangana typically involves the:-

Fulfilling eligibility criteria - Bachelor's degree with 50% marks
Appearing for management entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT
Shortlisting for Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds.
Securing final selection based on entrance test scores, past academics, work ex, and performance in GD & PI
Certain colleges have their own entrance exams and admission criteria while most other B-schools accept the popular national level tests.

Popular Entrance Exams For Best MBA Colleges in Telangana

Some of the most popular exams accepted by top MBA Colleges in Telangana include:-

1). CAT (Common Admission Test)

Registration Date: first week of August 2024
Last Date: Third Week of September 2024
Exam Date: 24 November 2024

CAT is the gateway exam for admission to premier MBA colleges across India including top MBA colleges in Telangana like ISB Hyderabad and IBS Hyderabad. The two-hour-long exam comprises 100 MCQ questions evaluating quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, logical reasoning, and verbal ability.

2). MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

Registration Date: 20 Feb 2024
Last Date: 28 May 2024
Exam Date: 2 June 2024

MAT is accepted by many private MBA colleges in Telangana. The paper has 200 questions across 5 sections testing intelligence, language skills, data analysis, mathematical ability, and critical reasoning.

3). CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

Registration Date: Third Week of March 2024
Last Date: 18 April 2024
Exam Date: 5 May 2024

CMAT comprises 100 MCQs in quantitative techniques, logical reasoning, language comprehension, and general awareness. It is a 3-hour exam conducted for admissions to various management programs.

4). ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions)

Registration Date: 1st week of December
Last Date: 1st week of February
Exam Date: 3rd week of February

ATMA is an aptitude test accepted by many of the best MBA colleges in Telangana including IBS Hyderabad. It is a 2-hour exam with 180 questions across 6 sections testing analytical ability, vocabulary, quantitative skills, and reading comprehension. Easy to qualify, ATMA is held 4 times a year in online mode.

5). TSICET (Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test)

Registration Date: Last week of March
Last Date: 2nd week of April
Exam Date: 1st or 2nd week of May

TSICET is conducted by Kakatiya University for admission to MBA and MCA programs in various state universities and affiliated colleges of Telangana. The 2-hour exam comprises 200 questions testing aptitude, mathematical ability, and proficiency in English. In addition, reputed autonomous institutes conduct their entrance tests for MBA admissions.

Top Private MBA Colleges in Telangana

ISB Hyderabad and IBS Hyderabad continue to lead placements with the highest salary touching INR 54,50,000 and median at INR 30,50,000 at ISB. IBS average stands at INR 13,80,000. Other leading names of MBA Colleges in Telangana include Badruka College, CMR Technical Campus, Malla Reddy Institute, Vaagdevi Engineering College, and MJR College seeing top recruiters like Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and banks. The average package at these colleges ranges between INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000 per annum, making them the Best MBA Colleges in Telangana. Below is the list of top Private Colleges in Jharkhand for MBA placement:

S.NO	Top Private Colleges	Seats	Avg Package	Highest Package	Eligibility	Exam Accepted and Cut off	Fees(NIR)
1	ICFAI Business School (IBS)	240	INR 8,71,000 Per Annum	INR 58,19,000 Per Annum	50%	IBSAT CAT NMAT GMAT XAT	INR 16,00,00
2	Institute of Management Technology	180	INR 9,40,000 Per Annum	INR 25,00,000 Per Annum	50%	CAT XAT CMAT	INR 13,00,000
3	IPE Hyderabad	255	INR 7,10,000 Per Annum	INR 24,75,000 Per Annum	50%	CAT XAT MAT ATMA CMAT + GD +PI	INR 8,15,000
4	Dhruva College Of Management	120	INR 5,50,000 Per Annum	INR 10,00,000 Per Annum	50%	CAT XAT CMAT MAT TS-ICET ATMA	INR 6,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
5	ICBM-School of Business Excellence	120	INR 5,18,000 Per Annum	INR 10,00,000 Per Annum	50%	CMAT CAT MAT ATMA XAT GMAT	INR 6,00,000

Top Government MBA Colleges in Telangana

The Osmania University College for Women and University College of Commerce & Business Management are the leading government colleges for MBA in Telangana with NAAC accreditation and fees under INR 15,000 annually. Other top affordable options include Telangana University, Kakatiya University, Satavahana University, Palamuru University, and JNTU charging INR 16,000-19,000 annually. Most colleges have placement cells recruiting for companies like Infosys, Genpact, Tech Mahindra, and various public banks. The nominal fees and recruitment assistance make government MBA colleges in Telangana valuable options for management aspirants.

Some of the popular government MBA Colleges are listed below:

S.NO	Top Government Colleges	Seats	Avg Package	Highest Package	Eligibility	Exam Accepted and Cut off	Fees
1	UoH - University of Hyderabad	165	INR 2,25,000 Per Annum	INR 23,00,000 Per Annum	50%	CAT	INR 2,46,000
2	National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management	100	INR 11,59,000 Per Annum	INR 45,50,000 Per Annum	50%	CAT	INR 8,50,000
3	School of Management Studies - University of Hyderabad	60	INR 3,60,000 Per Annum	INR 7,00,000 Per Annum	60%	CAT	INR 2,00,000
4	University College of Commerce and Business Management	60	INR 2,40,000 Per Annum	INR 18,20,000 Per Annum	50 %	TSICET	INR 70,000 – INR 80,000
5	NIT Warangal	21	INR 27,29,000 Per Annum	INR 8,00,000 Per Annum	60%	CAT	INR 2,00,000

Fee Structure for Top MBA Colleges in Telangana

Some reputed MBA colleges offering management programs at nominal fees in Telangana are:-

Kakatiya University - INR 17,000 per annum
Osmania University Institute of Science & Technology - INR 18,000 per annum
Vivekananda Institute of Technology & Science - INR 20,000 per annum
Matrusri Engineering College - INR 28,000 per annum
QIS College of Engineering & Technology - INR 29,500 per annum

So, students looking for low-cost MBA options can consider these affordable colleges in Telangana charging fees ranging from 17,000 to 30,000 per year. Check out the table below for more options:-

S.NO	College Name	Low Fees (NIR)
1	BRAOU Hyderabad - Dr BR Ambedkar Open University	INR 20,000
2	Manage Hyderabad - National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management	INR 15,000
3	Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad	INR 86,000
4	Prof G Ram Reddy Centre of Distance Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad	INR 30,000
5	Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad	INR 92,000
6	St Anns College for Women, Hyderabad	INR 54,000
7	MRCET Hyderabad	INR 54,000
8	Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management, Hyderabad	INR 54,000
9	MANUU Hyderabad	INR 21,000
10	Wesley PG College, Secunderabad	INR 54,000
11	MLRIT Dundigal - MLR Institute of Technology	INR 59,000

ROI For Top MBA Colleges in Telangana

ISB Hyderabad offers an unmatched return on investment among Telangana B-schools courtesy of world-class infrastructure and high-pay packages. Osmania University has also shown strong ROI over the years. Leading private MBA Colleges in Telangana like Badruka, CVSR, and MLR also see students recovering costs within 2-3 years post-MBA, making them wise investment options. The below table summarizes the list of Telangana MBA Colleges offering the highest ROI.

S.NO	College Name	Average Annual Fees (NIR)	Average Placement Package
1	Institute of Management Technology	INR 11,03,000	INR 8,55,000 Per Annum
2	Uoh - University of Hyderabad	INR 1,30,000	INR 6,75,000 Per Annum
3	Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation	INR 8,00,000 - INR 20,00,000	INR 4,75,000 Per Annum
4	Woxsen University	INR 12,00,000 - INR 18,00,000	INR 8,00,000 Per Annum
5	Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management	INR 7,76,000	INR 6,75,000 Per Annum
6	ISB	INR 18,14,000	INR 34,21,000 Per Annum
7	IPE	INR 4,55,000	INR 6,40,000 Per Annum
8	IBS Hyderabad	INR 8,01,000	INR 8,71,000 Per Annum
9	SIBM	INR 7,46,000	INR 7,48,000 Per Annum
10	School of Management Studies (SMS)-University of Hyderabad	INR 1,20,000 - INR 1,29,000	INR 6,25,000 Per Annum

Region by Top MBA Colleges in Telangana

Telangana is divided into many regions Such as MBA Colleges in Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, and more. Based on the location, students can find the Best MBA Colleges in Telangana City or in other major regions as elucidated below in the table:

S.NO	City	Number of Colleges	College Name
1	Hyderabad	33	NMIMS Hyderabad Woxsen University Maulana Azad National Urdu University [MANUU] Hyderabad
2	Scuderia	3	Loyola Academy Degree and PG College Malla Reddy College Of Engineering Malla Reddy Engineering College For Women
3	Warangal	4	Kakatiya University-[KU] National Institute of Technology [NITW] Warangal Vaagdevi degree and PG college Balaji Institute Of Technology And Science
4	Khammam	1	Bomma Institute Of Technology & Science - [BITS], Khammam
4	Nalgonda	1	Mahatma Gandhi University - [MGU], Nalgonda