MBA Project Management Fees: Top Government and Private Universities

• Updated on  Jul 06, 2025, by Kirti Mehendiratta

MBA Project Management is a postgraduate course offered at some of the best government and private institutions throughout India. The program is also offered at government institutes like IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIT Delhi, or NITIE Mumbai as part of their college system where the tuition fee varies between INR 12-27 lakhs and hostel fees between INR 60,000 to 3,00,000. These colleges have a balance between academic excellence and industry connections which allows students to gain practical experience and a high rate of investment. They are known for their reputable ranks in the NIRF and educational quality.

 

The high-quality MBA Project Management courses in the Private Institutes like XLRI Jamshedpur, MDI Gurgaon, SIBM Pune, and SPJIMR Mumbai have fees ranging between INR 17 to 30 lakhs. Moreover, the specialization is also available in other parts of the country in cities such as Delhi, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu, and given the broad range of fees, which ranges between 2.3 lakhs in FMS Delhi and 20 lakhs in IIM Trichy, the specialization becomes reachable to a broader student population.

 

Table of Contents
  1. MBA Project Management Fees in Government Universities
  2. MBA Project Management Fees in Private Colleges
  3. MBA Project Management Fees in the Top States
  4. FAQs

 

MBA Project Management Fees in Government Universities

The MBA in Project Management course in leading government colleges and institutions of India has academic merit and an industry affiliation. Top institutions like the IIMs and IITs offer top management education at different tuition fees. Hostel Charges and the total course fees of the Government colleges in the top ranks of the NIRF are given below in comparison.

College Name

NIRF Rank

 

(Management)

Total Course Fees

Hostel Fees

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad

1

INR 25,00,000

INR 1,00,000

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore

2

INR 25,00,000

INR 80,000

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode

3

INR 22,00,000

INR 1,50,000

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi (DMS)

4

INR 12,00,000

INR 1,50,000

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta

5

INR 27,00,000

INR 3,00,000

National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai

6

INR 21,00,000

INR 60,000

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow

7

INR 20,00,000

INR 1,50,000

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore

8

INR 20,00,000

INR 40,000

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay (SJMSOM)

10

INR 15,00,000

INR 80,000

 

MBA Project Management Fees in Private Colleges

MBA in Project management in India is provided in industry-oriented institutions. Well-known colleges such as XLRI, MDI, and SIBM Pune are top in NIRF ranking. The following is a breakdown of the full course fee and hostel fees of the best private colleges that offer this specialization.

College Name

NIRF Rank

 

(Management)

Total Course Fees

Hostel Fees

XLRI Jamshedpur

9

INR 30,00,000

INR 1,00,000

MDI Gurgaon

11

INR 26,00,000

INR 1,70,000

SIBM Pune

13

INR 20,00,000

INR 1,40,000

SPJIMR Mumbai

20

INR 22,00,000

INR 1,50,000

NMIMS Mumbai

21

INR 25,00,000

INR 1,50,000

IMT Ghaziabad

35

INR 21,00,000

INR 1,00,000

Amity University, Noida

29

INR 12,00,000

INR 1,80,000

Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai

34

INR 20,00,000

INR 1,50,000

TAPMI Manipal

58

INR 17,00,000

INR 1,70,000

Christ University, Bangalore

60

INR 12,00,000

INR 90,000

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MBA Project Management Fees in the Top States

Each state in India has got reputed management colleges offering MBA in Project Management courses. The fees for studying MBA in Project Management in a few states like Delhi, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu are given below:

 

MBA Project Management Fees in Delhi

Name of College

Fees

Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), University of Delhi

INR 2,30,000

International Management Institute (IMI)

INR 22,00,000

Delhi School of Business

INR 10,00,000

 

MBA Project Management Fees in West Bengal

Name of College

Fees

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC)

INR 27,00,000

Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM)

INR 8,50,000

International Management Institute Kolkata

INR 8,30,000

 

MBA Project Management Fees in Tamil Nadu

Name of College

Fees

Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy)

INR 20,00,000

Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai

INR 19,00,000

PSG Institute of Management, Coimbatore

INR 5,50,000

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

INR 10,00,000

 

FAQs

How much can an MBA in Project Management cost in India?

The fee varies as per the institute, like in private universities may cost INR 1.5 lakh and up to INR 34 lakh as a full course, whereas government colleges are not much, as they may cost INR 1 lakh and up to INR 8 lakh only. In the privately run counters, semester-wise fees range thus: INR 62,000 a 95,000 and government-run, INR 28,000 a 42,000.

Are online or distance MBA options more cost-effective than regular courses?

Yes, as online and distance MBA Project Management programs are required and very reasonable and you will need between INR 90,000 to 2.5 lakh, whereas the normal on-campus programs may charge more than INR 1.20 lakh a year.

How do private and government university fees for an MBA in Project Management differ?

University costs of the independent universities are usually higher and they are usually 2-3 times as much as in the government institutions. As an example, in a cost-effective manner, the approximate cost of studying in a private college is INR 62000-95000 per semester and in a government college is INR 28000-42000 per semester.

What opportunities do industries have for career growth after a Project Management MBA?

The quickest career paths are in IT, consulting and manufacturing industries, where projects are highly cyclical and new innovations are very fast. Construction and healthcare provide consistent development with a focus on expertise in regulations. The consulting skills give faster leadership tracks, and the banking and finance skills will offer a position in transformation and operations management.

Is work experience a requirement in MBA Project Management?

Experience is usually not required but there are those institutes that favor it. Graduates who have recently completed are eligible to join but experienced professionals stand a better chance during admission and in the classroom debate.

Which universities offer the most affordable MBA project management programs?

The recognition and fee of such programs in India include IGNOU, Alagappa University, Annamalai University and Shoolini University, among others, with fee ranging between INR 39,000 to 1.0 lakh for the entire course. Such universities as Amberton University (USA) provide affordable online MBA degrees (approximately 4,500.)

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