#CareerBytes: Top 5 best affordable MBA schools in India
What's the story
Cracking the gruelling management entrance exams like CAT is one thing, but being able to pay the unbelievably high fee is another.
In other words, finding a good MBA college that won't put a dent into your pocket is not easy.
But certain rare B-schools in India still offer affordable study programs.
Here's a list of top 5 most affordable B-schools in India.
FMS
DU's Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) tops the list
Established in 1954, Faculty of Management Studies (FMS) is a highly reputed yet amazingly affordable B-school under the aegis of the University of Delhi.
The college is known for its courses, impressive placement record, and highly experienced professors.
The admissions are done based on CAT scores.
The fee at FMS is less than Rs. 25,000 for a two-year full-time MBA course.
DFS, DU
Department of Financial Studies (DFS), DU
Affiliated to the University of Delhi, the Department of Financial Studies (DFS) is known for its high coveted financial studies and allied courses.
The college offers a 2 year full-time MBA in Financial Management, has a top-notch faculty, good placement record, and low fees.
Admission are done based on CAT scores.
The annual fee for the trademark MBA (FM) program is just Rs. 12,000.
DSE
The top-notch Delhi School of Economics of DU
The esteemed Delhi School of Economics (DSE) of Delhi University offers a 2 year (4 semester) MBA programme with specializations in International Business (IB) and Human Resource Department (HRD).
The college puts on plate experienced faculty, academic excellence, and a lively environment.
Admissions are based on students' scores in CAT.
The fee for 2 year full-time MBA courses is approximately Rs. 30,000.
JBIMS
Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
Established in 1965, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies is one of the most sought-after management schools in the country.
It offers Masters in Management studies courses with specializations in Finance, Marketing, Personnel, Operations, and Systems.
The admissions are done on the basis of scores in MH-CET or CAT.
The fee for the flagship MMS course at JBIMS is Rs. 3 lakh/annum for general category students.
PUMBA
Pune University's Department of Management Studies
Set up in 1971, the Department of Management Studies is a top-notch management institute under the reputed Pune University.
The school boasts of experienced faculty, decent placements, and affordable study programs.
Admissions are done on the basis of applicants' scores in MH-CET/CAT.
1st year course fee is approximately Rs. 66,000 for general category, Rs. 38,000 for OBC category, and Rs. 10,000 for SC/ST students.