Top 20 MBA Colleges in Delhi: Rankings, Fees, Placement Scores and ROI (Updated Apr 22, 2026)

FMS Delhi leads the Top 20 MBA Colleges in Delhi list with a CD Score of 1736 and placement score 974.29. DMS (IIT Delhi) ranks 4th in India per NIRF 2025. Fees, seats, salaries and cutoffs noted.

Edited by Priya Kapoor

Updated April 24, 2026 6:36 AM

    FMS Delhi tops the Top 20 MBA Colleges in Delhi list with a CD Score of 1736/2000 and a placement score of 974.29/1000 , per rankings published on Apr 22, 2026 .

    The list highlights the region's strongest programs: FMS Delhi, MDI Gurgaon, IIFT Delhi, DMS (IIT Delhi) and IIM Lucknow (Noida campus). The rankings combine placement performance, fees, seats and ROI to order colleges across Delhi NCR.

    Quick snapshot: top 5 colleges

    Rank College CD Score ( /2000) Placement Score ( /1000) Fees (Total) Seats
    1 FMS Delhi 1736 974.29 INR 2.32 Lakh 289
    2 MDI Gurgaon 1666 775.38 INR 21.60–29.58 Lakh 570
    3 IIFT Delhi 1664 786.35 INR 21.92 Lakh 511
    4 DMS (IIT Delhi) 1636 725.52 INR 12.40 Lakh 158
    5 IIM Lucknow (Noida) 1610 890.20 INR 19.25–20.75 Lakh (varies)

    Placements, salaries and ROI

    FMS recorded the highest single package of INR 1.23 Crore and a median/average salary of 34.1 LPA , giving it an exceptional ROI of 1469.82% . MDI's median is 26.13 LPA ; IIFT's is 25 LPA ; DMS (IIT Delhi) reports 22.05 LPA .

    Other notable figures: Masters' Union Gurgaon posts a placement score of 973.43 . Altera Institute Gurgaon shows a median of 18.14 LPA and fees around INR 16.44 Lakh with ROI near 110% .

    Fees and seats you should note

    Program fees vary widely. FMS remains the most affordable among top names at INR 2.32 Lakh for the full program. Most private options and specialized schools have fees in the INR 12–30 Lakh range depending on institute and program.

    Eligibility cutoffs

    Typical entrance benchmarks are high. FMS and DMS (IIT Delhi) list CAT cutoffs near 98 percentile . MDI Gurgaon sits around 95 percentile , and IIM Lucknow (Noida) around 97 percentile . IIFT Delhi often accepts GMAT scores around 650 for international applicants.

    Rankings context

    Per NIRF 2025 , DMS (IIT Delhi) ranks 4th in India and is the top MBA school in New Delhi. Other ranking bodies place FMS and MDI consistently near the top for ROI and placements.

    Article updated Apr 22, 2026 .

    FAQs

    Which are the top 5 MBA colleges in Delhi NCR?
    A: FMS Delhi; MDI Gurgaon; IIFT Delhi; DMS (IIT Delhi); IIM Lucknow (Noida campus).
    Which college offers the best ROI?
    A: FMS Delhi, with an ROI of 1469.82% and fees around INR 2.32 Lakh .
    What is the highest package recorded?
    A: FMS Delhi reported a highest package of INR 1.23 Crore .
    Which college tops NIRF 2025 in Delhi NCR?
    A: DMS (Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi) — 4th in India and top in New Delhi.
    What are typical CAT/GMAT cutoffs?
    A: FMS and DMS IIT Delhi ~ 98 percentile (CAT) ; MDI ~ 95 percentile (CAT) ; IIFT ~ GMAT ~650 .
    How many seats do top colleges offer?
    A: FMS 289 , MDI 570 , IIFT 511 , DMS IIT Delhi 158 .
    Where can you find full placement and fee breakdowns?
    A: Check the official institute reports and published placement summaries for each college (updated figures noted Apr 22, 2026 ).

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