Top 10 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Chennai, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NIRF rank | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Lakes Institute Of Management | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #37 (2025) | — | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Loyola Institute Of Business Administration | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #55 (2025) | — | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 3 | S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #56 (2025) | — | Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu |
| 4 | Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #63 (2025) | A++ (3.66) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 5 | Anna University | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #88 (2025) | A++ (3.54) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 6 | University of Madras | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | #68 (2025) | A++ (3.59) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 7 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 4.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | #82 (2025) | A+ (3.39) | Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | Sathyabama Institute Of Science And Technology | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #93 (2025) | A++ (3.73) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Guru Nanak College, Tamil Nadu | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | A++ (3.68) | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| 10 | Gojan School Of Business And Technology | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | — | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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 looks at 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. Chennai has 65 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Great Lakes Institute Of Management
Great Lakes Institute Of Management, Kanchipuram, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF 2025 ranked it 37 in the management category, the highest NIRF position among the colleges on this list. On academic standing it scores higher than 96% of the colleges compared, and on official disclosures higher than 93%. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 54% of colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a college with the strongest NIRF management position on this list and a high academic standing score.
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2. Loyola Institute Of Business Administration
Loyola Institute Of Business Administration, Chennai, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NIRF 2025 ranked it 55 in the management category. It scores higher than 95% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 93% on official disclosures. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 54% of colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a NIRF-ranked management college in Chennai city with strong academic standing and openly published official information.
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3. S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology
S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NIRF 2025 ranked it 56 in the management category. It scores higher than 95% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 93% on official disclosures. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 54% of colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a NIRF-ranked management programme in the Chengalpattu area with a high academic standing score.
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4. Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences
Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NIRF 2025 ranked it 63 in the management category. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.66, valid until 27 Jun 2027. It scores higher than 95% of the colleges compared on academic standing. It is a deemed university.
Good fit if you want a deemed university with an A++ NAAC grade and a NIRF management rank.
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5. Anna University
Anna University, Chennai, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NIRF 2025 ranked it 88 in the management category. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.54, valid until 20 Aug 2028. It scores higher than 90% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 93% on official disclosures. It is a government university.
Good fit if you prefer a government university with an A++ NAAC grade and a NIRF management rank.
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6. UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS, Chennai, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.6, the highest rating on this list. NIRF 2025 ranked it 68 in the overall category. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.59, valid until 20 Aug 2028. Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General, state-level seats in the MBA was 314. It scores higher than 98% of colleges compared on student demand.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded university with strong student demand in TANCET counselling.
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7. SRI SIVASUBRAMANIYA NADAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
SRI SIVASUBRAMANIYA NADAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, Chengalpattu, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF 2025 ranked it 82 in the overall category. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.39, valid until 2 Oct 2029. Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General, state-level seats in the MBA was 255. It scores higher than 99% of colleges compared on student demand.
Good fit if you want a college with a NIRF overall rank and very strong student demand in TANCET counselling.
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8. Sathyabama Institute Of Science And Technology
Sathyabama Institute Of Science And Technology, Chennai, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF 2025 ranked it 93 in the overall category. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.73, valid until 18 May 2028, the highest CGPA among the NAAC records for this list. It scores higher than 99% of colleges compared on academic standing. It is a deemed university.
Good fit if you want a deemed university with a high NAAC score and a NIRF overall rank.
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9. Guru Nanak College
Guru Nanak College, Chennai, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.68, valid until 25 Oct 2027. It scores higher than 98% of the colleges compared on academic standing and higher than 93% on official disclosures. It is a government college. It does not appear among the NIRF top 100 colleges for this category in the data used here.
Good fit if you want a government college with an A++ NAAC grade and a high academic standing score.
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10. Gojan School Of Business And Technology
Gojan School Of Business And Technology, Chennai, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.2. Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General, state-level seats in the MBA was 1029. It scores higher than 94% of colleges compared on student demand and higher than 53% on official disclosures. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 54% of colleges compared.
Good fit if student demand in TANCET counselling matters to you and a closing rank near 1029 matches your own rank.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ mainly in NIRF position and rating. Great Lakes Institute Of Management has a rating of 4.5 and a NIRF 2025 management rank of 37. Loyola Institute Of Business Administration has a rating of 4.4 and a NIRF rank of 55. S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology also has a rating of 4.4 and a NIRF rank of 56. Great Lakes is in Kanchipuram, Loyola in Chennai and S.R.M in Chengalpattu.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting shortlist, then match it to your own rank, category and budget. Check official closing ranks, such as the TANCET 2025 round 1 figures quoted above, and confirm each college's approvals before you apply. Remember that a closing rank applies to one category, round and seat type only. 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 narrow the 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 Chennai?
Great Lakes Institute Of Management, Kanchipuram, is ranked #1 on the Think Grads list with a rating of 4.5. NIRF 2025 ranked it 37 in the management category.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Chennai were rated?
Think Grads rated 65 MBA/PGDM colleges in Chennai. Each was compared with every college in India offering the same course, and the list shows the top 10 of them.
What is the Think Grads Rating?
The Think Grads Rating is a score from 1.0 to 5.0 built from official data only. It covers academic standing, student demand, approvals, outcomes and value, and transparency.
How often is this list updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This version was reviewed in October 2026. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
Which Chennai MBA colleges have an A++ NAAC grade on this list?
NAAC graded Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Anna University, UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS, Sathyabama Institute Of Science And Technology and Guru Nanak College A++.
What was the TANCET closing rank for UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS MBA?
Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General, state-level seats in the MBA was 314. Check the latest official counselling data before applying, as ranks change every year.
Which colleges on this list are NIRF-ranked for management?
NIRF 2025 ranked Great Lakes Institute Of Management 37, Loyola Institute Of Business Administration 55, S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology 56, Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences 63 and Anna University 88 in management.
Is Gojan School Of Business And Technology on the list?
Yes, Gojan School Of Business And Technology, Chennai, is at position 10 with a rating of 4.2. Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General, state-level seats in the MBA was 1029.