Top 5 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Bangalore Rural, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Closing rank (General) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sri Devaraj Urs Institute Of Management | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 5,443 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Rural, Karnataka |
| 2 | T John Institue Of Management And Science | 3.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 7,105 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Rural, Karnataka |
| 3 | Nagarjuna College Of Engineering And Technology | 2.9/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.38) | 29,603 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Rural, Karnataka |
| 4 | R.L.Jalappa Institute Of Technology | 2.7/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A (3.24) | 24,147 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Rural, Karnataka |
| 5 | Regional College Of Management Bangalore | 2.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A (3.07) | — | Bangalore Rural, Karnataka |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category come 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, using official data only. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course. Bangalore Rural has 12 rated MBA/PGDM colleges, and these are the top 5. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Sri Devaraj Urs Institute Of Management
Sri Devaraj Urs Institute Of Management, Bangalore Rural, is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. Its strongest signal is student demand, where it scores higher than 78% of the colleges compared. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 5443. On approvals and standing it is ahead of 54% of colleges compared, and on official disclosures ahead of 44%.
Good fit if you want a college whose official counselling closing rank was the strongest on this list.
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2. T John Institue Of Management And Science
T John Institue Of Management And Science, Bangalore Rural, is ranked #2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.5. Its student demand score is higher than 69% of the colleges compared. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2 closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 7105. It is ahead of 54% of colleges on approvals and standing and 44% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you are looking for a college with strong official counselling demand, with a General category closing rank around 7105 in 2025.
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3. Nagarjuna College Of Engineering And Technology
Nagarjuna College Of Engineering And Technology, Bangalore Rural, is ranked #3 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.38, valid until 27 Jun 2027. Its academic standing is ahead of 78% of colleges compared, and its official disclosures are ahead of 82%. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2 General category closing rank, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 29603.
Good fit if you value an A+ NAAC grade and a college that publishes plenty of official information.
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4. R.L.Jalappa Institute Of Technology
R.L.Jalappa Institute Of Technology, Bangalore Rural, is ranked #4 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.7. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.24, valid until 20 Mar 2029. Its academic standing is ahead of 55% of colleges compared, and its official disclosures are ahead of 82%. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2 General category closing rank, rest-of-Karnataka seats, was 24147.
Good fit if you want a NAAC-accredited college with a long accreditation validity and open official disclosures.
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5. Regional College Of Management Bangalore
Regional College Of Management Bangalore, Bangalore Rural, is ranked #5 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.5. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.07, valid until 7 Nov 2029. Its academic standing is ahead of 32% of colleges compared, and its official disclosures are ahead of 32%. Its approvals and standing are ahead of 54% of colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A graded college whose accreditation runs until November 2029.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ on the facts we hold. Sri Devaraj Urs Institute Of Management has a rating of 3.8 and a Karnataka PGCET closing rank of 5443. T John Institue Of Management And Science has 3.5 and a closing rank of 7105. Nagarjuna College Of Engineering And Technology has 2.9, a NAAC grade of A+ with CGPA 3.38, and a closing rank of 29603. All closing ranks are General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats, 2025.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it with your own Karnataka PGCET rank, category and budget. Check the official closing ranks for your category and seat type, since they change by round and year [f:adqqfk2nf2l7, f:q2ejtnldpygl]. Also confirm each college's approvals and NAAC validity 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.
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 Bangalore Rural?
Sri Devaraj Urs Institute Of Management is ranked #1 among MBA/PGDM colleges in Bangalore Rural on the Think Grads Rating, with a rating of 3.8 on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Bangalore Rural are rated by Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 12 MBA/PGDM colleges in Bangalore Rural, and this list shows the top 5 of them, compared with every college in India offering the same course using official data only.
How is the Think Grads Rating calculated?
The rating uses official data only: academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course, and the list is reviewed every month.
What was the Karnataka PGCET closing rank for Sri Devaraj Urs Institute Of Management?
In Karnataka PGCET 2025, round 3, the General category closing rank for rest-of-Karnataka seats in the MBA programme at Sri Devaraj Urs Institute Of Management was 5443, according to official counselling records.
Which MBA college in Bangalore Rural has an A+ NAAC grade?
NAAC graded Nagarjuna College Of Engineering And Technology A+ with a CGPA of 3.38, valid until 27 Jun 2027. It is ranked #3 on this list with a rating of 2.9.
What is the NAAC grade of R.L.Jalappa Institute Of Technology?
NAAC graded R.L.Jalappa Institute Of Technology A with a CGPA of 3.24, valid until 20 Mar 2029. The college is ranked #4 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 2.7.
Can colleges pay to be ranked higher on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The order comes from the Think Grads Rating, which is computed from official data and reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
What is the NAAC grade of Regional College Of Management Bangalore?
NAAC graded Regional College Of Management Bangalore A with a CGPA of 3.07, valid until 7 Nov 2029. The college is ranked #5 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 2.5.