Top Management Colleges in India May 2023

IIMA has been consistently ranked as the premier management school in the country by several national agencies. IIMA programmes are also ranked highly in several international rankings. In 2008, IIMA became the first management school in the country to be awarded EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) accreditation by the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development). The two-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP), is considered the toughest MBA programme in the world to get admission. Admission for the IIMA management programme is based on CAT examination. IIMA MBA Fees is Rs 23 lakhs and range up to Rs 32 lakhs for other management programmes.

Indian Institutes of Management Bangalore, popularly known as IIM Bangalore is among India's oldest Indian management schools. It also stands as one of the top B-schools in Asia, established in 1973. There are numerous postgraduate and doctoral programmes offered by IIM Bangalore. IIM Bangalore accepts CAT, GMAT, and GRE results for admission to postgraduate programmes. IIM Bangalore courses are MBA, and Executive MBA, including their flagship PGP programme. The PGP programme lasts for two years and is a full-fledged degree programme. IIM Bangalore top recruiters include McKinsey & Co, Microsoft, Amazon, Mindswork Consulting, Morgan Stanley, and Accenture.

IIM Kolkata is one of India's top five MBA colleges and the best MBA college in West Bengal. IIMC also offer an executive MBA programme along with MBA courses. IIM Kolkata's MBA admissions procedure is based on CAT scores, group discussions, and personal interviews. MBA admission to IIM Kolkata requires a CAT score of 95 or higher. The biggest package offered at IIM Kolkata placements is Rs. 80 LPA, with an average package of Rs. 26 LPA.

The Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad, is regarded as one of the most significant Business Schools, not only in Hyderabad, Telangana but also throughout India. ISB Hyderabad is known for its PGP and FPM programmes. It also offers advanced management programmes. ISB Hyderabad admission is completely entrance-exam based. A valid score in exams such as CAT, GMAT, GRE and JRF is necessary for final admission. Indian School of Business Hyderabad placements reaches Rs 34 LPA with companies like Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, Genpact, Wipro, etc. offering jobs.

The Govt. P.G. College, GPC was founded in 1963. GPC has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The Govt. P.G. College in Himachal Pradesh provides 41 courses in 12 streams, including arts, business and banking, management, information technology, and paramedicine. B.Com, BSc, BTTM, BBA, and BCA are popular degrees offered at Govt. P.G. College in Himachal Pradesh. Along with having a strong methodology for instruction, Govt. P.G. College Himachal Pradesh is a pioneer in both research and innovation.

One of the constituent colleges of the University of Delhi, FMS Delhi, or Faculty of Management Studies, provides an MBA programme. Every year, there is fierce competition for admission to this well-known MBA college in Delhi, matching that of the IIMs. The percentile obtained on the CAT exam is used to determine eligibility for the MBA programme provided by FMS Delhi. The initial screening of applicants for FMS Delhi MBA admission is based on CAT percentile, while the ultimate admission is determined by interview performance.

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies is one of the top MBA colleges in Mumbai, established in 1965. It’s a private institution, approved by AICTE. The JBIMS Mumbai courses are PGDM, PGD, MBA & MMS. The admission process is simple and straightforward. The JBIMS admissions are based on the entrance exam and merit scores. The placement record of this institution is wonderful. The average placement package is Rs 27.63 LPA. The highest JBIMS Mumbai placements salary package is Rs 42 LPA. The top recruiters of this institution are Accenture, Deloitte, E&Y, DE Shaw & Co., Infosys, Piramal, HDFC Bank and many more.

GPGC was a private institution founded in 1966 in Gopeshwar Uttarakhand. This AICTE-accredited college offers 39 courses in 8 streams—Arts, Performing Arts, Commerce and Banking, Science, Media, and Mass Communication. The Govt. P.G. college also offers some of the popular degrees including BA, BSc, LLB, BBA, and B.Ed. Along with having a strong teaching methodology, Govt P.G. college is a pioneer in both research and innovation. At Govt P.G. College, attention is paid to pursuits outside of the classroom, as evidenced by its infrastructure, extracurricular pursuits, and cross-national and international partnerships.

Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, popularly known as SJMSOM, is a part of IIT Bombay, established in 1995. SJMSOM offers a two-year flagship MBA programme. SJMSOM IIT Bombay accepts the scores of CAT /GMAT for its Masters's programme in Management. The admissions at SJMSOM IIT Bombay are based on CAT scores and past academic records, followed by personal interview. SJMSOM highest package 2022 offered was Rs 49 LPA, whereas the average package stood at Rs 29.9 LPA. SJMSOS top recruiters include Amazon, Flipkart, TVs, and Asian Paints.

NITIE Mumbai is popular for Industrial Engineering and Management courses in India. NITIE offers multiple PG Diploma courses such as Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Sustainable Management and many more. For admission at NITIE Mumbai, a valid score in CAT is mandatory. The highest salary package offered ay NITIE placements goes up to Rs 44 LPA, and the average salary goes up to Rs 20 LPA. Some of the popular companies visiting the NITIE campus include Axis Bank, Amazon, RBL Bank and many more.

India's top MBA programme for international business is at IIFT New Delhi. The popular MA and Executive MBA programmes offered by IIFT are also available to students. IIFT New Delhi's MBA admissions procedure is based on the IIFT Entrance Exam administered by NTA, which is followed by an Extempore and a Personal Interview. The highest salary package offered at IIFT New Delhi is 50 LPA for domestic employees and 80 LPA for international employees.

Christ University founded the Institute of Management in 1994. The first course introduced was a two-year full-time post-graduate management programme (MBA). The basic objective was to enhance management research and consulting. Students who desire to apply for/take admission in the aforementioned programmes must obtain a minimum of marks in tests such as MAT, GMAT, GRE, CMAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA, and so on. The CAT 2022 admit card is available on the official website. Registered candidates can access it at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates taking the CAT should be aware that the exam will take place on November 27, 2022.

SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) is a private business school, established in 1981. It’s one of the top MBA colleges in Mumbai, accredited by AIU. The SPJIMR NIRF ranking is 21 in the management category. The popular courses offered at this institution are PGDM & PGPM. The average package offered at SP Jain Institute of Management and Research placements is Rs 23.6 LPA.

KJ Somaiya Institute of Management was founded in 1981 in Mumbai as a private B-school. KJ SOMAIYA Mumbai is one of the best management colleges in India, ranking in the top amongst full & part-time MBA colleges. KJ Somaiya Institute of Management ranks 71st in the list of NIRF 2022 top Management colleges in India. KJ SOMAIYA Mumbai MBA admissions are offered on the basis of CAT/ XAT / CMAT/ NMAT scores followed by personal interview. KJ SOMAIYA Mumbai highest salary package offered was Rs 26.5 lakh per annum.

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies was established in 1981 and has since grown to become a globally renowned institution. The Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM), recognised for its social concern, decided to meet India's growing demand for management institutes. The University Grants Commission and the Ministry of Education have authorised the institute, and it is accredited by the NAAC and NBA. The management college is AACSB certified, while the Bengaluru and Hyderabad programmes are AMBA accredited. The Mumbai University was the first to recognise the institute. NMIMS currently offers 17 specialised schools and 16 fields. Management, business, commerce, and economics, pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, and technology management are among the programmes offered.

IMI New Delhi is one of the best management colleges in Delh nand NCR regions. The popular courses offered by IMI New Delhi include PGDM General, PGDM HRM, PGDM B & FS and Executive PGDM proigramme. The admission process of IMI New Delhi for various courses is based on CAT/ XAT/ GMAT exam, and the selection of candidates is purely based on the performance in entrance exam. The highest salary package offered at IMI Delhi campus placements goes up to Rs. 20 LPA.

Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies was founded in 1987 and is named after the renowned Indian revolutionary Sukhdev Thapar. It has established itself as one of the greatest management schools in under 25 years. The college's vision is to establish an excellent centre for study and knowledge dissemination. The Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies aims to improve students' decision-making abilities and to make them responsible and knowledgeable. The college believes in empowering its students to become self-assured professionals. The institution is consistently ranked among the top colleges on the University of Delhi's north campus.

Vinod Gupta School of Management is among the top B-schools in India. The institute is a part of IIT Kharagpur. Vinod Gupta School of Management courses includes MBA and executive MBA programmes in collaboration with IIM Calcutta and Indian Statistical Institute (ISI). At the research level, the institute also offers a full-time PhD programme for Management aspirants. The mode of the VGSOM application process is online. VGSOM admission is based on merit, personal interview and the entrance exam score. VGSOM IIT Kharagpur has recorded 100% placements in 2022. Top recruiters of VGSOM include Accenture, Infosys, Deloitte and TCS.

IIT Delhi is the top-ranked Management college in India which always features among the top 5 Management colleges as per NIRF Rankings. The popular courses offered by IIT Delhi include MBA, EMBA and MDP. The DMS IIT Delhi admission is based on the rank scored in CAT. The highest package offered at IIT Delhi placements goes up to Rs. 1 crore per annum, and the average CTC stands at Rs. 16 LPA approximately.

Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, Research, and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) was established in 1983 located in Mumbai, as a private institute. The college is approved by the AICTE and is affiliated to Mumbai University. It is one of the top and most popular Management institutes in India and offers PG and PhD courses in various specializations. The institute offers Full-time Masters Program in specializations of Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations and Systems and a part-time master’s program in Marketing and Finance. SIMSREE accepts merit scored in national level examinations of - MAH CET or CAT/ XAT/ MAT along with the merit scores.

Jagannath Community College (JCC), Sector 3, Rohini, formerly Jagannath Institute of Management Sciences (JIMS), Sector 3, Rohini, is a private co-educational college established in 2005. Under the guidance of the Jagan Nath Gupta Memorial Educational Society, the institute is well established and has the capacity to grow. Jagannath Community College (JCC) is a private institute located in Rohini, Delhi. In Delhi, JCC has this one-of-a-kind facility. The institute has been recognised by both the AICTE and the UGC. The costs of Jagannath Community College (JCC), Sector 3, Rohini vary depending on the course structure and duration.

Department of Management Studies (DoMS) Roorkee is a part of Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. It is one of the most prestigious B-Schools in India. It offers various specialisations under Management programmes. Candidates who want to get admission in the IIT Roorkee with an MBA course in the Department of Management Studies (DoMS) have to crack CAT Examination. The highest salary package offered at DoMS Roorkee is Rs 75LPA.

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Bengalore, is popularly known for its management education with a “quantitative difference” that envisions a promising work culture, SIBM-B is consistently ranked among the top 10 management schools in the country. Its modern and regular institute-industry interaction promote a robust student environment. The institute offers a 2 years MBA programme specialising in Marketing, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Human Resource and Data Analytics (Admission through SNAP) and more with a fee structure of about Rs10 lakhs per annum.