Fees

Management Course Fees in India
Management course fees in India can vary widely depending on the institution and the type of program. Costs typically range from just a few thousand rupees for government or distance learning programs to ₹30–40 lakhs or more at top private institutions and IIMs.

Key Factors Influencing Fees:

Type of Institution
Government colleges usually have lower fees than private institutes, while IIMs and top private B-schools command the highest fees.

Program Type
Full-time MBA programs generally cost more than online or distance options. Executive MBAs for working professionals may also have higher fees.

Specialization
Some specializations, such as Finance or Marketing, might involve higher costs.

Location
Fees can differ depending on the city or state where the college is located.

Typical Fee Ranges:

IIMs
MBA fees at IIMs generally range from ₹17 lakh to ₹34 lakh. For example, IIM Calcutta charges around ₹27 lakh, as per Collegedunia.

Top Private B-Schools
Fees can range from ₹19 lakh to ₹30 lakh or higher.

Mid-Tier Colleges
Typically charge between ₹6 lakh and ₹15 lakh.

Government/State Colleges
Fees can be as low as ₹2,600 to ₹8.6 lakh or even less.

Distance/Online MBAs
Usually more affordable, with fees from around ₹15,500 to ₹55,000 per semester (according to Propelld), or roughly ₹1.5 lakh to ₹2 lakh for the full program.

Examples of Fees at Top Institutes:

IIM Ahmedabad — around ₹26.5 lakh (source: MBAUniverse.com)

IIM Calcutta — approximately ₹33.5 lakh (source: MBAUniverse.com)

XLRI Jamshedpur — about ₹30.6 lakh (source: MBAUniverse.com)

FMS Delhi — among the most affordable, with significantly lower fees compared to other top B-schools