Top 10 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Bangalore Urban, 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 | Alliance University | 3.0/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.26) | 26,690 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 2 | R.V. Institute Of Management | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 173 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 3 | PES University, Bengaluru | 4.3/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.34) | 656 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 4 | B.M.S.College Of Engineering | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A++ (3.56) | — | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 5 | M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology-Mba Programme | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 1,207 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 6 | Bms Institute Of Technology & Management | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 1,617 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 7 | M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore | 3.9/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.33) | 4,899 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 8 | Reva University, Bengaluru | 3.9/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.3) | 4,259 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 9 | Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering | 3.9/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A (3.2) | 803 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
| 10 | Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology | 3.8/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.48) | 8,243 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Bangalore Urban, Karnataka |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category are listed first, in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only and looks at academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Bangalore Urban has 101 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Alliance University
Alliance University is at position 1 because it is the only college on this list in NIRF's national top 100 for management; NIRF ranked it 71 in 2025. Colleges ranked by NIRF come first, which is why its Think Grads Rating of 3.0 sits below several colleges listed after it. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.26, valid until 7 Nov 2029. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 26690 in round 3.
Good fit if you value an NIRF-ranked management programme and a NAAC A+ grade.
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2. R.V. Institute Of Management
R.V. Institute Of Management, Bangalore Urban, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 173 in round 2. On student demand it scores higher than 99% of the rated colleges it was compared with.
Good fit if you expect to score a very high rank in Karnataka PGCET and want a college with strong counselling demand.
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3. PES University
PES University, Bangalore Urban, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.34, valid until 5 Oct 2028. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 656 in round 3. It scores higher than 99% of compared colleges on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ university and have a Karnataka PGCET rank within the first few hundred.
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4. B.M.S.College Of Engineering
B.M.S.College Of Engineering, Bangalore Urban, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 29 Oct 2029. On academic standing it scores higher than 91% of the colleges it was compared with. It is a government college.
Good fit if a high NAAC grade and a government institution matter most to you.
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5. M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology-Mba Programme
M. S. Ramaiah Institute Of Technology-Mba Programme, Bangalore Urban, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in round 3 was 1207. Its student demand score is higher than that of 96% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you have a PGCET rank around one thousand and want a college with strong counselling demand.
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6. Bms Institute Of Technology & Management
Bms Institute Of Technology & Management, Bangalore Urban, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in round 2 was 1617. Its student demand score is higher than that of 94% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if your PGCET rank is in the low thousands and you want a college with high counselling demand.
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7. M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences
M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences, Bangalore Urban, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.33, valid until 15 Jun 2029. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 4899 in round 3.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ university and your Karnataka PGCET rank is in the mid-thousands.
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8. Reva University
Reva University, Bangalore Urban, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.3, valid until 9 Apr 2029. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in round 3 was 4259.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ university and have a rank in the low-to-mid thousands.
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9. Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering
Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering, Bangalore Urban, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.2, valid until 27 Jun 2027. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in round 3 was 803.
Good fit if you have a PGCET rank in the high hundreds and accept a NAAC A grade.
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10. Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology
Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology, Bangalore Urban, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.48, valid until 20 Aug 2028. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 8243 in round 2. It is a government college.
Good fit if you want a government college with an A+ NAAC grade and your Karnataka PGCET rank is in the several-thousands range.
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How the top three compare
Alliance University is the only one of the top three that appears in NIRF's management category, at rank 71 in 2025. R.V. Institute Of Management and PES University both have a rating of 4.3, while Alliance University has 3.0. Their 2025 Karnataka PGCET General closing ranks differ: 173 for R.V. Institute Of Management, 656 for PES University and 26690 for Alliance University. NAAC grades are A+ for both Alliance University and PES University.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it to your own Karnataka PGCET rank, category and budget. Check the official closing ranks for your category and seat type, because they change by round and year. 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 Urban?
Alliance University is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 3.0. It is listed first because NIRF ranked it 71 in the management category in 2025, placing it in the national top 100.
Which MBA/PGDM colleges are in the top three in Bangalore Urban?
The top three are Alliance University at #1, R.V. Institute Of Management at #2 and PES University at #3. The second and third both have a Think Grads Rating of 4.3, while Alliance University has 3.0.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges are rated in Bangalore Urban?
Think Grads has rated 101 MBA/PGDM colleges in Bangalore Urban. Each is compared with every college in India offering the same course, and this page lists the ten highest in order, reviewed in October 2026.
What was the Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank at R.V. Institute Of Management?
Its closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 173 in round 2 of Karnataka PGCET 2025, according to the official counselling record. This was the lowest closing rank among the colleges with counselling data on this list.
What is PES University's NAAC grade?
NAAC graded PES University A+ with a CGPA of 3.34, valid until 5 Oct 2028. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 General closing rank for rest-of-Karnataka seats was 656 in round 3.
Which MBA college in Bangalore Urban has an A++ NAAC grade?
B.M.S.College Of Engineering has an A++ NAAC grade with a CGPA of 3.56, valid until 29 Oct 2029. It is a government college ranked #4 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3.
How does Think Grads rank MBA/PGDM colleges?
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 only, and colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
How often is this MBA/PGDM list updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This version was reviewed in October 2026. Positions and ratings are computed from official records such as NAAC grades and counselling closing ranks.