Best MBA Colleges
Official NIRF Ranking
- Quantifiers
- 27th February 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, launched in 2015. It aims to rank higher education institutions across the country based on a set of pre-defined parameters. By providing a comparative outlook, NIRF helps students and parents make informed decisions about choosing the right college or university.
Top Management Institutions According to NIRF Rankings 2024
|
Rank |
Institute 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 Calcutta | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Management Mumbai | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Management Indore | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| 9 | XLRI – Xavier School of Management | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 11 | Management Development Institute | Gurugram, Haryana |
| 12 | Indian Institute of Management Rohtak | Rohtak, Haryana |
| 13 | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management | Pune, Maharashtra |
| 14 | Indian Institute of Management Raipur | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi, Delhi |
| 16 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 17 | Indian Institute of Management Ranchi | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| 18 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Roorkee, Uttarakhand |
| 19 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Kharagpur, West Bengal |
| 20 | S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
These rankings are based on the NIRF’s comprehensive evaluation criteria, which include teaching, learning, and resources; research and professional practices; graduation outcomes; outreach and inclusivity; and perception. For a complete and detailed list, you can visit the official NIRF website: https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/ManagementRanking.html
However, the question that arises is:
How legitimate and reliable are NIRF rankings?
Understanding the NIRF Ranking System – NIRF ranks institutions based on five broad parameters:
- Teaching, Learning & Resources – Faculty qualifications, student-teacher ratio, and infrastructure.
- Research and Professional Practice – Research output, patents, and projects.
- Graduation Outcomes – Student placements, higher education progressions, and median salaries.
- Outreach & Inclusivity – Representation of economically and socially disadvantaged groups.
- Perception – Reputation among peers, recruiters, and the general public.
The framework aims to offer a holistic evaluation of institutions, giving students and stakeholders a comparative outlook.
Are the rankings correct?
Despite its structured approach, NIRF rankings have faced criticism on multiple fronts. Here are some key concerns:
- Data Authenticity and Transparency
- Overemphasis on Research Metrics
- Placement Data Concerns
- Subjective Perception Scores
- Disparities Between Government and Private Institutions
Our take on top colleges –
Rank | Institute Name | City, State |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| 4 | FMS Delhi | New Delhi, Delhi |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | Kozhikode, Kerela |
| 7 | SPJIMR | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Management Indore | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| 9 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand |
| 10 | JBIMS | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 11 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | New Delhi, Delhi |
| 12 | Indian Institute of Management Bombay | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| 13 | Indian Institute of Management, Shillong | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| 14 | Management Development Institute | Gurugram, Haryana |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi, Delhi |
| 16 | Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur | Udaipur, Rajasthan |
| 17 | Indian Institute of Management Trichy | Trichy, Tamil Nadu |
| 18 | Indian Institute of Management, Raipur | Raipur, Chhatisgarh |
| 19 | Indian Institute of Management, Kashipur | Kashipur, Uttarakhand |
| 20 | Indian Institute of Management Ranchi | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
Do you think NIRF rankings truly reflect the quality of education in India?
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