Top Private Management Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

Maharashtra Institute of Technology Pune or MIT Pune is considered one of the best engineering colleges in Maharashtra. It is a private institute that is affiliated with Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and approved by AICTE. MIT Pune offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different specializations. Some of the popular courses offered at MIT Pune are B.Tech and M.tech. The institute accepts admission by counselling in DTE. Maharashtra Institute of Technology has a great placement record as well.

Sanjay Ghodawat University is a state-private university founded by the Government of Maharashtra Act XL of 2017. SGU is one of the popular universities in Kolhapur for its BBA programme.  It is accredited with a Grade ‘A’ by NAAC and NBA and is approved by AICTE, COA, and PCI. A student with pass marks in Class 12 is eligible to apply for the Sanjay Ghodawat University BBA course. The university works hard to offer the best placement opportunities to its students. Some of the top recruiters at Sanjay Ghodawat University placements are Berger, Asian Paints, Airtel, ICICI, BYJU’S, Edelweiss, and IndusInd. 

Kohinoor Technical Institute Pune or KTI is among the top engineering colleges in Pune. The institute was established in 1967 with a goal to offer high-quality education theoretically and practically. KTI Pune is a government-approved vocational training institute. It is the training partner of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Government of India. The institute offers training in Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Certificate programs in various specializations including Computer Software, AC & Refrigeration, Paramedical, Electrical, Automobile, Electronics, Mechanical, Fashion and more.

Established as a Private Overseas Education Centre, ISMS Pune is affiliated with the International School of Management which is known for its MBA courses under various specialisations, both domestic and international. The school is accredited by BTEC Pearson, UK as International Centre & approved by various UK Universities for Twinning Programs and is also approved by AICTE. The candidates are admitted based on their merit scores secured by them in the qualifying exams and valid scores of CAT/CMAT/ MH-CET followed by group discussion/ Personal Interview. The fee required for these courses range between Rs 4.5L - 15L and the duration is two years. The school cooperates with well-known companies from all fields such as banking, retail, financial services, manufacturing, hotels, FMCG, real estate, e-commerce and is often sought out by PUMA, ICICI Bank, CRISIL, Axis Bank, HCL, LG, etc.