Top 5 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Aurangabad, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | Closing rank (General) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marathwada Institute Of Management And Research | 4.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 18,664 (MAH-MBA CET 2025) | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| 2 | Deogiri Institute Of Engineering And Management Studies | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 22,651 (MAH-MBA CET 2025) | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| 3 | Deogiri College | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 27,235 (MAH-MBA CET 2025) | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| 4 | Maharashtra Institute Of Technology | 3.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 31,026 (MAH-MBA CET 2025) | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
| 5 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 3.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | 44,272 (MAH-MBA CET 2025) | Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating weighs academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Only official data is used, and each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Aurangabad has 12 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Marathwada Institute Of Management And Research
Marathwada Institute Of Management And Research, a private college in Aurangabad, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0. Its strongest signal is student demand, where it scores higher than 82% of the colleges it was compared with. In MAH-MBA CET 2025, its round 3 closing rank for General category, home-university seats, was 18664. It also scores above 68% of compared colleges on official disclosures. Three of the six rating factors were available for it.
Good fit if you want a college with strong student demand and a published closing rank to plan around.
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2. Deogiri Institute Of Engineering And Management Studies
Deogiri Institute Of Engineering And Management Studies, a private college in Aurangabad, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. It scores above 82% of compared colleges on official disclosures and above 77% on student demand. In MAH-MBA CET 2025, its round 3 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, was 22651. Three of the six rating factors were available for it.
Good fit if you value a college that publishes plenty of official information and want state-level seats with a known closing rank.
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3. Deogiri College
Deogiri College, a government college in Aurangabad, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. It scores above 70% of compared colleges on student demand and above 68% on official disclosures. In MAH-MBA CET 2025, its round 3 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, was 27235. Three of the six rating factors were available for it.
Good fit if you prefer a government college and your MAH-MBA CET rank is near the published closing rank.
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4. Maharashtra Institute Of Technology
Maharashtra Institute Of Technology, a private college in Aurangabad, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.5. It scores above 63% of compared colleges on student demand and above 68% on official disclosures. In MAH-MBA CET 2025, its round 3 closing rank for General category, state-level seats, was 31026. Three of the six rating factors were available for it.
Good fit if your MAH-MBA CET rank is further from the top and you want a private college with a published closing rank.
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5. DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR
DR. BABASAHEBAMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR, a government university in Aurangabad, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.5. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.38, valid until 29 Oct 2029. It scores above 78% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 82% on official disclosures. Its MAH-MBA CET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, home-university seats, was 44272.
Good fit if NAAC accreditation and a government university setting matter most to you.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ mainly in ownership and closing ranks. Marathwada Institute Of Management And Research and Deogiri Institute Of Engineering And Management Studies are private, while Deogiri College is government. Their MAH-MBA CET 2025 round 3 General closing ranks were 18664 (home-university seats), 22651 and 27235 (both state-level seats) respectively. On official disclosures, Deogiri Institute scores above 82% of compared colleges, against 68% for the other two.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it to your own MAH-MBA CET rank, category and budget. Closing ranks above are for the General category in round 3 of 2025, and they change every year, so check the official counselling data for your category. Also confirm each college's approvals before applying. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build a shortlist from these five.
What changed this month
- No changes this month: the latest official data did not change the order.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the top MBA/PGDM college in Aurangabad?
Marathwada Institute Of Management And Research is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating with 4.0 among MBA/PGDM colleges in Aurangabad. The rating compares colleges using official data only and is reviewed every month.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Aurangabad are rated by Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 12 MBA/PGDM colleges in Aurangabad. Each one is compared with every college in India that offers the same course, using official data only, and the top 5 are shown in this list.
Which government MBA colleges are on this list?
Two government institutions appear: Deogiri College at position 3 with a rating of 3.7, and DR. BABASAHEBAMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR at position 5 with a rating of 3.5.
What was the MAH-MBA CET closing rank for Deogiri College?
In MAH-MBA CET 2025, Deogiri College's round 3 closing rank for the General category, state-level seats, was 27235. Closing ranks vary by category, round and year, so check official counselling data.
What is the NAAC grade of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University?
NAAC graded DR. BABASAHEBAMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR A+ with a CGPA of 3.38. The accreditation is valid until 29 Oct 2029, according to the NAAC record.
How does Think Grads rank MBA colleges in Aurangabad?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category come first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data on academics, student demand, approvals, outcomes and transparency, and colleges cannot pay to change position.
Which Aurangabad MBA college has the lowest closing rank on this list?
Among the colleges with 2025 round 3 General data here, Marathwada Institute Of Management And Research had the lowest closing rank at 18664 for home-university seats. Deogiri Institute's was 22651 for state-level seats.
How often is this MBA/PGDM ranking updated?
The ranking is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This version of the Aurangabad list was reviewed in October 2026, and ratings use a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.