The Ministry of Education has released the NIRF Rankings 2025 for Management Institutions, and once again, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has bagged the No. 1 rank, making it the best MBA college in India. For the sixth consecutive year, IIM Ahmedabad continues to dominate the management education landscape with its globally recognized curriculum and stellar placement performance.
IIM Ahmedabad Retains No. 1 Position
IIM Ahmedabad has built its reputation as the most prestigious management institute in India. Its academic excellence, cutting-edge research, industry collaborations, and strong global alumni network have helped it stay at the top of the NIRF MBA rankings 2025.
IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode Secure Top Spots
The second and third positions were claimed by IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode, respectively. Both institutes are known for their leadership programs, international tie-ups, and high placement records, making them the preferred choices for MBA aspirants after IIM Ahmedabad.
MDI Gurgaon Breaks into Top 10
A major highlight of this year’s rankings is Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon, which has entered the Top 10 MBA colleges in India (NIRF 2025) by securing the 9th rank. The institute has gained recognition for its industry-driven programs, top recruiters, and global exposure opportunities.
Top 10 Management Institutes in India – NIRF 2025
Here’s the official list of the Top 10 MBA Colleges in India as per NIRF Rankings 2025:
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Kozhikode
- IIM Calcutta
- IIT Delhi – Department of Management Studies
- IIM Lucknow
- IIM Indore
- XLRI Jamshedpur
- MDI Gurgaon
- IIT Bombay – Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management
To check complete list of Top 50 MBA Colleges in India as per NIRF Rankings 2025: Click here
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) assesses institutes based on teaching, learning, research, graduation outcomes, inclusivity, and perception. For students preparing for CAT 2025 and other MBA entrance exams, these rankings are a reliable guide to choosing the best MBA colleges in India for their career goals.
The NIRF Management Rankings 2025 reaffirm the dominance of IIMs in India’s business education ecosystem. While IIM Ahmedabadcontinues as the country’s top-ranked MBA institute, other leading B-schools like IIM Bangalore, IIM Kozhikode, XLRI, and MDI Gurgaon are also strong contenders for management aspirants.
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