Top General Management Colleges in Hyderabad September 2023

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.

ICFAI Business School Hyderabad is a member of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, which has been designated as a deemed-to-be-university under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act of 1956. IBS Hyderabad was founded in 1995 and is located on Shankarpally Road in Hyderabad. The IBS Hyderabad campus has 91 acres of land. Classrooms, lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, conference halls, seminar halls, auditorium, library, computer lab, faculty rooms, meeting rooms, administrative offices, academics office, student support services office, and career management centre are just a few of the IBS Hyderabad amenities.

One of the best management schools in the nation, the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) Hyderabad is ranked among the top 76-100 management colleges in India according to NIRF 2021. IPE Hyderabad was also ranked 49 by Outlook ICare 2021 among the top management schools in India. Its PGDM courses are approved by AICTE. IPE Hyderabad PGDM admission is based on results from the CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, CMAT or ATMA entrance exams. 320 students were placed during the IPE Hyderabad placement 2022. The average package offered was Rs 6.4 LPA and the highest package was Rs 15 LPA. IPE Hyderabad scholarships are offered on a merit basis, based on entrance exam scores.

Hyderabad's Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM), one of the top Deemed Universities, was founded in 2009. It has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade and ranked 67th in NIRF 2021 university rankings. GITAM University courses offered are MBA, BBA, B.Tech, M.Tech, BMS, M.Sc, B.Com, M.A, etc. Admissions are done based on both merit and entrance exams such as JEE Main, NATA, CAT, MAT, XAT, etc. 230 recruiters visited the campus at GITAM Hyderabad placements 2022, and 1000 students were placed, of them, 300 received multiple placement offers. Some of the top recruiters included Amazon, TCS, Federal Bank, Wipro, Concentrix, etc. The highest GITAM University placements package stood at Rs 32 LPA.

Aurora Business School (ABS) established in 2005 is the only institution in the Aurora group offering a PGDM course approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD. Its governing body is Aurora Consortium. Business journals like Business World, Business India, and Dalal Street rank ABS Hyderabad’s PGDM course as one of the top three in the entire state. The ABS Hyderabad admission is based on the entrance exam scores of the CAT or XAT exam. Shortlisted candidates will be called for the selection process which consists of a GD and PI session. In the ABS Hyderabad placements, students have received the highest package of Rs 5.5 LPA and an average package of Rs 3.5 LPA.

Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management is one of the premier business schools in south India. The institute offers PGDM courses, integrated BBA+MBA, Ex-PGDM, BBA, PG Diploma. The institute is affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad, and AICTE. Admission is either merit or entrance scores CAT/MAT/ATMA/XAT/CMAT/GMAT/ICET followed by group discussion and interview. VVISM is ranked 96 overall by TOI,2019.

Aurora's PG College (APGC) was established in 1995. Accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade, it offers two postgraduate level programmes and one dual degree programme in management and computer application. These include MBA, MCA and MAM. Clearing the Integrated Common Entrance Test (ICET) is required for Aurora's PG College admission to MBA and MCA courses. The APGC Ramanthapur placements reach a 90% record with students receiving an average package of Rs 3.5 LPA. Aurora's PG College Ramanthapur campus has all the facilities like a library, laboratories, sports centre, language lab, yoga centre, internet, etc.

Aurora's PG College (APGC) Punjagutta is accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade. The college started functioning in 1995 with the aim of helping students in developing their critical thinking skills, leadership skills, effective implementation skills and communication skills. APGC Punjagutta courses are offered in the fields of management and computer application, namely MBA and MCA. The degrees are awarded by Osmania University, Hyderabad. Aurora’s PG College placement cell invites companies like Deloitte, Capgemini, CTS, Genpact, etc. for providing students with job opportunities. MBA students are able to sit for placement in the third and fourth semesters and for MCA it's the fifth and sixth semesters. The APGC Punjagutta placement percentage is MBA 90% and MCA 50%. Located 12.4 km from the Secunderabad Railway Station, Aurora's PG College at Punjagutta is very popular among students.

Sun International Institute of Tourism and Management (SIITAM) Hyderabad was established in 2008, providing education as required by the industry. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the college received the Times of India's Best Education Icon Award 2021. The courses are offered at UG and PG levels in the fields of management, hotel management and science. The SIITAM Hyderabad courses include MBA, PGDHM, BBA, B.Sc and BHM. It also offers a diploma and integrated programmes in hotel management. Candidates with a 50% in 10+2 are eligible for SIITAM Hyderabad admission to the UG courses and a 50% in graduation for admission to the PG courses. The college provides the best placement opportunities to the students. The highest package is offered to MBA graduates, Rs 6 LPA. At the SIITAM Hyderabad placements, the top recruiters are Hilton, Baymont, Park Royal Inn, Shangri-La, Swissotel, Barcelo, Renaissance Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, Hyatt Regency, Vivanta, Trident, Taj Hotels and Resorts, Genpact, Spicejet, Novotel, The Oberoi Group, HCL, Infosys, HSBC and many others. For all UG and PG students who achieve at least 80% in the intermediate are awarded the Sun Merit Scholarship. The campus library has all the necessary management and hospitality course materials. The computer lab is updated with new software. At SIITAM Hyderabad students can also avail hostel facilities. Other facilities include training restaurants, a bakery and confectionery, a housekeeping lab, a food and beverage lab, an auditorium, a sports complex and a cafeteria.

Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Hyderabad, established in 2011 is considered one of the fast-growing management colleges in India. The courses are approved by AICTE and also accredited by SAQS and NBA. It has an MBA equivalence issued by the AIU as well. The IMT Hyderabad courses include one PGDM programme, one executive PGDM and one FPM or doctoral programme. Admission to these courses will require valid entrance exam scores. The exams accepted for IMT Hyderabad admissions are CAT, XAT or CMAT. The college collaborates with more than 40 international universities and has more than 14000 alumni members placed worldwide. The IMT Hyderabad fees range from Rs 5 to Rs 12.03 lakh, depending on the course opted for. Maintaining a 100% placement record, the college places students in sectors like IT, ITES, marketing, finance, operations, HR, etc. The IMT Hyderabad placements packages reach up to Rs 23.5 LPA. Reputed companies like Reliance, ITC, Cognizant, Marico, Deloitte, HCL, EY and many others recruit students from the institution. Merit scholarships are also offered to deserving students. The Institute of Management Technology Hyderabad campus is well-maintained and provides students with modern and updated facilities. Some of the facilities offered are AC classrooms, computer labs, a sports complex, a cafeteria, a gym, a convenience store, a medical centre, a shuttle service, a library, internet and hostels.

The Holy Mary Business School (HBS) was established in 1993 and is affiliated to Osmania University. Located in Hyderabad, HBS offers a PG-level programme in management. It is approved by AICTE, certified by AIU and accredited by NBA. With an intake of 12 students, the Holy Mary Business School PGDM course curriculum is entirely tailored to accustom students to the corporate companies' needs and changing trends. Case studies, guest lectures, and industry visits are all included in the practical approach that is used to convey the complete course. The Holy Mary Business School admission to the PGDM programme requires students to obtain valid marks in entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT or ICET. Students during the Holy Mary Business School placements have secured job offers from sectors like financial services, FMGC, e-commerce, IT/ ITES, banking, retail, manufacturing, etc. Some of its top recruiters are Volkswagen, TCS, Cognizant, Croma, Genpact, Reliance Digital, etc. Some of the advantages or benefits the students receive at Holy Mary Business School Hyderabad are free laptops, an intelligent campus, a graduate traineeship programme, an entrepreneurship development programme, certification workshops, a CEO lecture series, six sigma and ERP training and much more.

The Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), established in 1981 is a part of the Institution of Engineers (India), the largest organisation of professional engineers in India. The college offers a PG-level management programme. The ESCI Hyderabad PGDM course has been approved by AICTE. It offers a committed faculty that is knowledgeable and highly experience in their respective fields. For ESCI Hyderabad admission CAT, MAT, ATMA or XAT exams are accepted, followed by a GDPI session. The college provides quality training and education in engineering and techno-management fields. More than 150 well-known recruiters such as Wipro, IBM, TCS, etc. have hired ESCI students. The Engineering Staff College of India's placement record is 90%. Located in a serene environment, the ESCI Hyderabad campus spreads across an area of 70 acres.

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management (VJIM) was established in 1993 and is approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, NBA and SAQs. The institute offers a PG-level programme in management. The VJIM Hyderabad PGDM course is two years long, admission to which is based on valid entrance exam scores. The entrance exams accepted for VJIM Hyderabad admissions are CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT or GMAT. The Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management fees is Rs 7.6 lakh. Ranked 33 in the overall category by Times B-School 2022, VJIM is also accredited by NAAC. The Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management placements has observed students receiving the highest salary package of Rs 9 LPA and an average package of Rs 5 LPA. Reputed companies like Accenture, TCS, Amul, Berger Paints and many others participated in the VJIM Hyderabad recruitment drive. Candidates with 75% or higher marks in their recent qualifying exams are eligible for the entry-level VJIM scholarships. The scholarship amount ranges from Rs 25,000 to Rs 1 lakh. The Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management Hyderabad campus offers facilities like a library, auditorium, computer laboratories, hostels, cafeteria, etc.

RG Kedia College (RGKC) was established in 1972 and is affiliated to Osmania University. Located in Hyderabad, RGKC is sponsored by Marwadi Siksha Samithi and approved by UGC and AICTE. The college offers both UG and PG level programmes in the fields of commerce, management and science. The RG Kedia College courses offered are B.Com, BBA, MBA, M.Com, M.Sc and B.Sc. Admission to all courses except MBA is merit-based. For RG Kedia College admission to the MBA courses, valid scores in CAT, MAT, XAT, ATMA or TSICET exams are required. The college offers merit-based and need-based scholarships. The RG Kedia College fees range from Rs 12,080 to Rs 27,000 annually. The college includes a placement cell that gives students appropriate job opportunities. The placement project work programme including internal projects and external projects provides students with industry experience. Pre-placement meetings and other training sessions are also organised. The RG Kedia College placements package reaches up to Rs 15 LPA. The college also offers separate hostel facilities for girls and boys. The RGKC Hyderabad campus has facilities like a library, auditoriums, sports ground, computer labs, etc.

Dr B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Management and Technology (DBAIMT) is located in Hyderabad and was established in 2008. It is a private institute affiliated to Osmania University. It provides students with an integrated education so they can effectively define their careers and secure placements in top companies in India and abroad. Dr B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Management and Technology offers a two-year-long MBA programme with an intake of around 120 students. The DBAIMT Hyderabad admissions require students to have a valid entrance exam score. The exam accepted is TSICET. The B.R. Ambedkar Institute of Management and Technology fees for the MBA course is Rs 73,100 (annually). Spread across two acres of land, the DBAIMT Hyderabad campus provides students with all the necessary facilities, including well-equipped laboratories, a computer centre, a gym, a cafeteria, an auditorium and library facilities. With the help of a dedicated training and placement cell, the college has achieved a placement record of 90%, with its students receiving job opportunities in companies like Wipro, TCS and many more.

One of the leading management schools, the Synergy School of Business (SSB) is located in Hyderabad and was established in 2009. The Hyderabad-based Synergy Educational Society is in charge of the institution. With a curriculum that is 100% industry-specific, SSB Hyderabad guides students to be successful in business, consulting and research fields. It is approved by AICTE, the Ministry of HRD, and Govt. of India. Synergy School of Business offers a PGDM programme with specialisations like marketing, finance, operations and supply chain management, HRM, agri-business management, pharma healthcare management and IT. Students with a valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, SAT, I-CET, CMAT or ATMA are eligible for SSB Hyderabad admissions. A dedicated training and placement cell looks over the placements. Some of the recruiters that hire students during the Synergy School of Business placements are GlaxoSmithKline, Ranbaxy, HSBC, Cipla, Value Labs and many others. Some of the facilities offered at the SSB campus are digital classrooms, a library, a computer lab, internet facilities, a city learning centre, etc. For practical industry exposure students also get internships with a stipend for 8-10 weeks.

David Memorial Business School (DMBS) was established in 1968, with a solid foundation for holistic education. It is a private college affiliated to Osmania University and approved by AICTE and MHRD, Govt. of India. DMBS has collaborations with 400+ multinational companies. The college aims to produce sought-after and industry-relevant leaders. The college offers UG and PG-level courses in management and commerce fields. The DMBS Hyderabad courses include BBA, B.Com, BHMCT, MBA and PGDM. Admission to the UG courses is merit-based and for PG courses entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT or ICET are required. The college has a three-layer placement process for PGDM students. Students here can be a part of the graduate trainee programme or also take part in summer internships. Final placements are looked over by a dedicated placement team. The DMBS Hyderabad placements packages reach up to Rs 11 LPA. Students were hired by companies like HDFC Bank, Deloitte, Airtel, Genpact, Facebook, HSBC, etc. David Memorial Business School campus has all the facilities like hostels, laboratories, auditorium, sports complex, library, air-conditioned classrooms and much more.

Kommuri Pratap Reddy Institute of Technology (KPRIT) was established in 2008 and is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. One of the most prestigious institutes to provide technical education at par with global standards, KPRIT Hyderabad is also accredited by NAAC. Kommuri Pratap Reddy Institute of Technology offers a B.Tech programme with seven specialisations. Admission to this programme is based on the EAMCET marks. KPRIT fees are around Rs 2.80 lakh. The institute ensures 100% placements. The Kommuri Pratap Reddy Institute of Technology placements packages reaches up to Rs 12 LPA with MNCs like Wipro, TCS, Infosys, etc. recruiting students. With a 22 acres campus, Kommuri Pratap Reddy Institute of Technology offers facilities like Wi-Fi, well-ventilated classrooms, laboratories, an auditorium, a gymnasium, ATM, a bus facility, a cafeteria, Stationery Stores, etc. inside the campus.