Choosing the right MBA college is an important decision for every student. Many students feel confused because there are multiple colleges and various rankings to look at. It‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ can be very confusing at times to tell which college is better and which ranking is more reliable. However, you don’t need to worry as CollegeHai is here to simplify this for you and help you make an informed decision. We have provided you with the list of the Best MBA Colleges in India after taking into account the rankings of NIRF, IIRF, and QS World ‌‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌Universities.

These authorities consider many factors before giving them positions, such as placement records, ROI, Campus facilities, Student reviews, and many more. Students can refer to the NIRF 2025 rankings, IIRF 2025 rankings, and QS World University Rankings 2026 to know the detailed MBA college comparison for 2026.

Top 10 MBA Colleges in India as per NIRF Rankings 2025

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) MBA Rankings 2025 comprise the top management institutes in India judged by the quality of academics, faculty strength, research, and overall performance. The rankings displayed below are the official scores and ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ranks.

Rank	College Name	City	State
1	Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad	Gujarat
2	Indian Institute of Management Bangalore	Bengaluru	Karnataka
3	Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode	Kozhikode	Kerala
4	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	New Delhi	Delhi
5	Indian Institute of Management Lucknow	Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
6	Indian Institute of Management Mumbai	Mumbai	Maharashtra
7	Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	Kolkata	West Bengal
8	Indian Institute of Management Indore	Indore	Madhya Pradesh
9	Management Development Institute	Gurugram	Haryana
10	XLRI- Xavier School of Management	Jamshedpur	Jharkhand

Top 10 MBA Colleges in India as per IIRF MBA Rankings 2025

The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ IIRF (Indian Institutional Ranking Framework) MBA Rankings is the list of the best business schools in India, which considers the placement results, industry links, academic support, and overall performance. The IIRF MBA rankings for 2025 are given below:

Rank	College Name	City	State
1	IIM Ahmedabad - Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad	Gujarat
2	FMS - Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi	New Delhi	Delhi
3	IIM Calcutta - Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta	Kolkata	West Bengal
3	IIM Bangalore - Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore	Bengaluru	Karnataka
4	IIM Lucknow - Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow	Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
5	IIM Indore - Indian Institute of Management, Indore	Indore	Madhya Pradesh
6	JBIMS - Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai	Mumbai	Maharashtra
7	IIM Kozhikode - Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode	Kozhikode	Kerala
8	IIT-ISM Dhanbad - Department of Management Studies, Dhanbad	Dhanbad	Jharkhand
9	IIM Mumbai - Indian Institute of Management (formerly NITIE), Mumbai	Mumbai	Maharashtra
10	IIT Bombay - Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai	Mumbai	Maharashtra

Top 10 MBA Colleges in India as per QS MBA Rankings 2025

QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Global MBA Rankings show how MBA colleges are ranked at the world level. These rankings mainly check placement results, global name, and value in the job market. The top 10 MBA colleges from India are also included in the QS rankings, but they are placed in different rank ranges, not only at the top. The rank-wise QS MBA Rankings 2026 are given below.

QS Rank Range	College Name	Location
30	Indian Institute of Management Bangalore	Bengaluru, India
48	Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad, India
50	Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	Kolkata, India
121-130	Indian Institute of Management Lucknow	Lucknow, India
141-150	Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode	Kozhikode, India
151-200	Indian Institute of Management Indore	Indore, India
151-200	S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research	Mumbai, India
151-200	XLRI - Xavier School of Management	Jamshedpur, India
201+	Goa Institute of Management	Goa, India
201+	Great Lakes Institute of Management	Chennai, India

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