Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College Of Management vs Hashmatrai & Gangaram Himathmal Mansukhani Institute Of Management

Key facts, side by side

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College Of Management

Location
Maharashtra · Private
Think Grads Rating
2.9/5
Last closing rank (General)
48,374

Hashmatrai & Gangaram Himathmal Mansukhani Institute Of Management

Location
Maharashtra · Private
Think Grads Rating
3.6/5
Last closing rank (General)
38,820

Side by side, from official records

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Admission and cutoffs

Both colleges admit students through MAH-MBA CET and MAH-MBA counselling. For General category candidates in round 3 of 2025, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College Of Management's M. B. A. closed at a rank of 7,540 under the HU quota, at 86.2 percentile, and at a rank of 45,335 under the OHU quota, at 12.64 percentile.

For the M. M. S. at HGHMIM, the General closing rank in the OHU-HU quota was 31,407 at 41.49 percentile. Under the HU quota it closed at rank 29,255 and 45.64 percentile, and under the OHU quota at rank 27,720 and 48.89 percentile. The AI quota closed at rank 38,820. You can compare these rounds to judge how competitive each seat is for your own score.

Approvals, accreditation and rankings

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College Of Management holds valid approval from AICTE and is not accredited by NAAC. It is not recognised by UGC and is not on the fake list. Its Think Grads Rating is 2.9 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors.

Hashmatrai & Gangaram Himathmal Mansukhani Institute Of Management, known as HGHMIM, also holds valid AICTE approval and is not NAAC accredited. It is not UGC recognised and is not on the fake list. Its Think Grads Rating is 3.6 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors. No NIRF ranking is available for either college in this comparison.

Campus and location

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College Of Management is located in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, and is a private college with one stream, management. HGHMIM is located in Thane district, Maharashtra, and is a private college also with one stream, management. You can compare the two cities directly, as both colleges are in Maharashtra.

Which one suits you

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College Of Management suits students who are comfortable with a General closing percentile range from 12.64 to 86.2 in round 3 of 2025, and who prefer a college in Bhandara. Hashmatrai & Gangaram Himathmal Mansukhani Institute Of Management suits students who aim for a General closing percentile between 41.49 and 48.89 in the same round, and who prefer a Thane college.

Frequently asked questions

Which exam do both colleges accept?

Both colleges admit through the MAH-MBA-CET, with counselling under MAH-MBA, so the same entrance score route applies to each. Check the round 3 closing figures for the quota you are in before you rely on them.

Where are the two colleges located?

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College Of Management is in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, and HGHMIM is in Thane district, Maharashtra. Think about travel distance and whether you prefer living near Bhandara or Thane.

What programmes are offered?

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College Of Management offers the M. B. A., and HGHMIM offers the M. M. S.. Both are postgraduate management programmes, and each college runs just one.

Are both colleges approved?

Both colleges hold valid approval from AICTE and are not on the fake list. Neither is UGC recognised or NAAC accredited, so confirm the details directly with the college before you decide.

How do their Think Grads Ratings compare?

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam College Of Management has a Think Grads Rating of 2.9 out of 5, and HGHMIM has a rating of 3.6 out of 5. Both ratings are based on 3 of 6 factors, so read them alongside the cutoff and approval details.

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