NIRF Management Ranking 2025 (OUT) LIVE Updates: Full list of top MBA colleges
The NIRF Management Rankings 2025 are out today, September 4, for MBA colleges in India. Follow this live blog for the complete list of NIRF Management Rankings 2025 for list of top MBA Colleges.
NIRF Management Rankings 2025 LIVE : The Ministry of Education has released NIRF Rankings 2025 for MBA Colleges today, September 4 at 11 AM. IIM Ahmedabad retained the top spot in NIRF MBA Rankings 2025. The list shall include the list of top 100 MBA colleges in India. While the top 100 institutes will have an individual rank, the other institutes are placed under the 101-150 and 151-200 bands. Students can go through this live blog for the list of all MBA colleges ranked under the NIRF 2025 management category.
In both 2024 and 2023, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad secured the top position in the Management category, while the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore retained the second spot. The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode was placed at the 3rd position, and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta stood 4th position. Among Management universities, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, and Lovely Professional University were ranked in the top 35.
In NIRF Ranking 2025 Management category, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad secured the top position in the Management category, while the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore retained the second spot. The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode was placed at the 3rd position.
Top 10 MBA Colleges as per NIRF Ranking 2025
Here is the list of the top 10 MBA colleges as per the NIRF Ranking 2025.
Name of the Institute | Rank |
| Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad | 1 |
| Indian Institute of Management Bengaluru | 2 |
| Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | 3 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | 4 |
| Indian Institute of Management Lucknow | 5 |
| Indian Institute of Management Mumbai | 6 |
| Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | 7 |
| Indian Institute of Management Indore | 8 |
| Management Development Institute, Gurugram | 9 |
| XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur | 10 |
For the list of top 100 colleges in the NIRF 2025 Management category, students can keep checking the live blog below. Each live update will have the ranking of various colleges from ranks 11 to 200. The list of deemed universities placed under the management category is being added as well through this live blog.
NIRF Management Ranking 2025 Live Updates
Sep 04, 2025 01:30 PM IST
NIRF Management Ranking 2025:Factors to Consider While Choosing a Top NIRF-Ranked Institute
The following factors need to be considered while joining Top top-ranked MBA colleges in NIRF Management Ranking 2025
Check if the institute offers strong specializations in your area of interest such as finance, marketing, operations, or analytics.
Review placement statistics, including average salary, highest package, and diversity of recruiters, and compare them with the course fees for ROI.
Look at the quality of curriculum, teaching methods, global exposure, and faculty expertise.
Consider campus facilities, industry collaborations, international exchange opportunities, and the strength of the alumni network.
Take into account the location advantage, especially if the institute is close to major corporate hubs for internships and projects.
Explore the student culture, peer group diversity, and extracurricular opportunities that add to overall growth.
Align the choice with your long-term career goals, whether in consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, or innovation.
Sep 04, 2025 01:10 PM IST
NIRF Management Ranking 2025: IIM, Ahmedabad continuous its legacy
In the NIRF 2025 Management Rankings, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has once again secured the first position, continuing its legacy of excellence in management education. This marks another year of dominance, as IIM Ahmedabad has consistently retained the top spot in previous editions, including 2024 and 2023. Its strong academic framework, exceptional placement record, and global reputation make it the benchmark for business schools in India. Compared to earlier years, where institutes like IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode have shown steady competition, Ahmedabad’s consistent lead showcases its unmatched performance across all NIRF parameters. While other IIMs have been climbing the ladder and improving their scores, IIM Ahmedabad’s ability to hold its position reflects its enduring leadership and commitment to shaping future business leaders.
Sep 04, 2025 12:50 PM IST
NIRF Management Ranking 2025: A massive improvement in IIM, Lucknow
The NIRF Management Rankings for 2025 show that IIM Lucknow’s position has improved to 5th place, while it stood in 7th place in the previous year. The institute did record a slight rise in its overall score—from 74.11 in 2023 to 74.43 in 2024. The institute continues to excel in several key areas: it boasts stellar Graduation Outcomes, competitive scores in Teaching, Learning & Resources, and respectable marks in Perception and Inclusivity.
Sep 04, 2025 12:30 PM IST
NIRF Management Rankings 2025: 2024 vs 2025 Top 5 Colleges
Here is the detailed comparison of 2024 vs 2025 Top 5 NIRF Management Rankings 2025 -
Name of the Institute 2025 Rank 2024 Rank IIM Ahmedabad 1 1 IIM Bangalore 2 2 IIM Kozhikode 3 3 IIT Delhi 4 4 IIM Lucknow 5 7 Sep 04, 2025 12:05 PM IST
NIRF Managament Rankings 2025 OUT: IIM Ahmedabad bags top spot
IIM Ahmedabad has once again emerged as the top institute in NIRF Management Rankings 2025. Over the years, IIM Ahemabad has been the top institute in this category.