MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores in Karnataka, Admission Process

2 minute read

Souvik

Souvik

Update on Aug 29 2025, 08:33 PM IST

MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores in Karnataka: There are a number of well-known MBA colleges in Karnataka where admission is based on XAT scores. Some of the popular colleges in the state that admit students on the basis of XAT scores are TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) in Manipal, Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSOM) in Bangalore, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME) Bangalore, Alliance School of Business, International School of Management Excellence (ISME), Kristu Jayanti College, Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences (AIMS), and Indus Business Academy (IBA).

 

These colleges are favourite options for the students because of their quality education, strong placement records, and industry ties. The cost of MBA courses in these colleges usually varies between INR 8.5 Lakhs to INR 17.3 Lakhs, based on the college and course specialisation.

 

Also Read XAT Marks vs Percentile 2025

 

Table of Contents
  1. MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores in Karnataka
  2. XAT Admission Process 2025

 

MBA Colleges Accepting XAT Scores in Karnataka

Candidates can check the table below for the MBA colleges accepting XAT scores in Karnataka. The location, fees, and ranking for each MBA college are updated in the table below.

MBA College

Location

Fees (INR)

Ranking (India)

Accreditation/Remarks

TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal

Manipal

INR 17.3 Lakhs

Top 30 (varies by source)

AACSB, AICTE

Jagdish Sheth School of Management (JAGSOM)

Bangalore

INR 14 Lakhs

Around 28 (2025)

AACSB, Deemed University

Alliance School of Business

Bangalore

INR 14 Lakhs

NAAC, IACBE Accredited

Part of Alliance University

Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship (XIME)

Bangalore

INR 11 Lakhs

Ranked around 20-50

AICTE, NBA

International School of Management Excellence (ISME)

Bangalore

INR 9.25 Lakhs

Ranked ~24 (varies)

AICTE, NBA

Kristu Jayanti College

Bangalore

INR 8.5 Lakhs

NAAC A+

Affiliated to Bengaluru North University

Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences (AIMS)

Bangalore

INR 9 Lakhs

NAAC A

Bangalore University

Indus Business Academy (IBA)

Bangalore

INR 8.5 Lakhs

AICTE, NBA

Autonomous

 

XAT Admission Process 2025

Once the XAT 2025 results have been declared, admission starts for the listed institutes. It differs slightly from college to college, but the general steps are the same.

  • Initially, on the basis of XAT scores and percentile, institutes declare shortlists of students who are eligible to appear for the subsequent selection process. These shortlists are made independently by every institute, following their own cutoffs and rules.
  • Following this, shortlisted individuals are invited for subsequent selection processes like Group Discussion (GD), Writing Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview (PI). These stages enable institutes to assess a candidate's communication skills, decision-making capacity, personality, and overall fit into their management course. Some colleges might do these rounds online or on their campus.
  • The candidates need to prepare well for these rounds, and performance here becomes a crucial factor for final admissions. Each stage (XAT score, GD, WAT, PI) carries a different weightage across institutes, and candidates need to refer to the official admission brochure of their target institutes.
  • Upon completion of the selection rounds, institutes make a final merit list of applicants based on their overall performance throughout all stages. Candidates shortlisted on this list get admission offers, which must be accepted within the stipulated time period by paying the admission fees and fulfilling other formalities.
  • If a candidate is not successful at the first institute, they may apply to other colleges which accept XAT scores ,since numerous successful institutes are part of this admission process.
  • Candidates should be attentive about all the deadlines and instructions released by the institutes so that they do not miss any important steps. Frequent visits to the official websites and being prepared with documents can help the process go smoothly.

In short, post-result admission for XAT 2025 is about shortlist announcements, GD/WAT/PI rounds, final merit list preparation, and admission confirmation. Being well-prepared and punctual in action makes one eligible for a good MBA seat. Check XAT Counselling 2025

Students learning mobile

Your opinion matters to us!

Rate your experience using this page so far.

Get Started!

What You Are Waiting For?

Discover Your Education Journey With Us

college reviewcollege review
Dell Advertisement