Mksss’s Smt. Hiraben Nanavati Institute Of Management & Research For Women vs Institute of Business Management and Research, Chakan
Key facts, side by side
Mksss’s Smt. Hiraben Nanavati Institute Of Management & Research For Women
- Location
- Maharashtra · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 3.8/5
- NAAC grade
- A · Jan 2030
- Last closing rank (General)
- 34,715
Institute of Business Management and Research, Chakan
- Location
- Maharashtra
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.3/5
- NAAC grade
- B · Jun 2030
- Last closing rank (General)
- 31,254
Side by side, from official records
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Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges are listed under the MAH-MBA-CET exam and the MAH-MBA counselling process. For the M.B.A. programme, Mksss's Smt. Hiraben Nanavati Institute Of Management & Research For Women's General closing percentile in round 3 of 2025 ranged from 68.12 to 82.38. Its General closing rank in AI quota for the same round was 34,715.
IBMR's General closing percentile in round 3 of 2025 ranged from 51.71 to 95.79 for the M.B.A. programme. You can check these closing values against the quota and category that suit your profile before applying.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Mksss's Smt. Hiraben Nanavati Institute Of Management & Research For Women has an approval status of valid, approved by AICTE. It holds a NAAC grade of A with a score of 3.22, valid from 30 January 2025 to 29 January 2030. Its Think Grads Rating is 3.8 out of 5, based on 4 of 6 factors.
IBMR holds a NAAC grade of B with a score of 2.23, valid from 14 June 2025 to 13 June 2030. Its approval status is recorded as unknown, and its Think Grads Rating is 2.3 out of 5, based on 4 of 6 factors. Neither college is on the fake list.
Campus and location
Mksss's Smt. Hiraben Nanavati Institute Of Management & Research For Women is located in Pune, Pune district, Maharashtra. It offers one programme, the M.B.A., in the management stream.
IBMR is located in Chakan, Pune district, Maharashtra. It also offers one programme, the M.B.A., in the management stream. Both colleges are in the same district.
Which one suits you
Mksss's Smt. Hiraben Nanavati Institute Of Management & Research For Women suits students who want an M.B.A. in Pune city and who are aiming for the higher General closing percentile band seen in round 3 of 2025.
IBMR suits students who want an M.B.A. in Chakan, Pune district, and who are comfortable with the wider closing percentile range seen in round 3 of 2025. Both colleges offer only the M.B.A. programme, so programme mix is the same for both.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do both colleges accept?
Both colleges take admission through the MAH-MBA-CET, with counselling under MAH-MBA. Check the official counselling notice for current dates and steps before you apply.
What were the General closing percentiles in 2025?
In round 3 of 2025, Nanavati's General percentile closing range was 68.12 to 82.38. IBMR's was 51.71 to 95.79 in the same round. Compare these against your own percentile before you shortlist either college.
How do their NAAC grades compare?
Nanavati holds an A grade with a score of 3.22, valid until 2030. IBMR holds a B grade with a score of 2.23, valid until 2030. Both grades are on the NAAC scale, so check the validity dates on the NAAC site.
Where are the two campuses located?
Nanavati is in Pune city and IBMR is in Chakan, both in Pune district, Maharashtra. If you prefer to study in the city itself, the location of each campus is a practical factor to weigh.
What are their Think Grads Ratings?
Nanavati has a Think Grads Rating of 3.8 out of 5, and IBMR has 2.3 out of 5. Both ratings use 4 of 6 factors, so read them alongside the cutoffs and approvals.
Are both colleges approved by AICTE?
Nanavati is approved by AICTE with a valid approval status. IBMR's approval status is recorded as unknown, so confirm its current approval directly with the institute before you decide.