Top 3 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Davanagere, 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 | R G Institute Of Management Studies | 3.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 9,961 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Davanagere, Karnataka |
| 2 | Jain Institute of Technology, Davangere | 2.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.31) | 30,894 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Davanagere, Karnataka |
| 3 | Bapuji Institute Of Engineering & Technology | 2.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A (3.25) | 30,147 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Davanagere, Karnataka |
How we ranked these colleges
Think Grads lists colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for this course's category first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only. It 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. Davanagere has 5 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. R G Institute Of Management Studies
R G Institute Of Management Studies in Davanagere, Karnataka, is ranked #1 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.0. Its rating drew on 3 of the 6 factors in the method. It scored above 54% of compared colleges on approvals and standing, 51% on student demand and 44% on official disclosures. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 9961, the lowest closing rank among the top three.
Good fit if you want a college with the strongest student demand among the three in the PGCET 2025 counselling data.
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2. JAIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE
JAIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE is ranked #2 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.5, based on 4 of the 6 factors. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.31, valid until 13 Nov 2029. That academic standing is above 67% of compared colleges. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 30894. Its student demand score is above 1% of compared colleges.
Good fit if a NAAC A+ grade matters most to you.
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3. Bapuji Institute Of Engineering & Technology
Bapuji Institute Of Engineering and Technology is ranked #3 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.5, based on 4 of the 6 factors. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.25, valid until 7 Jul 2028. Its official disclosures score is above 82% of compared colleges, the highest of the three on that factor. Its Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2 closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 30147.
Good fit if you value a college that publishes more official information.
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How the top three compare
The three colleges differ on accreditation and demand. JAIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE holds a NAAC A+ with a CGPA of 3.31, while Bapuji Institute Of Engineering and Technology holds an A with 3.25. The Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2 General closing ranks were 9961 for R G Institute Of Management Studies, 30147 for Bapuji and 30894 for JAIN. R G Institute is rated 3.0 and the other two 2.5.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting shortlist, then match it to your own rank, category and budget. Check the official closing ranks for your category and seat type, since the figures here are for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats in Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2. Also confirm the 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 help you build 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 Davanagere?
R G Institute Of Management Studies is ranked #1 among MBA/PGDM colleges in Davanagere on the Think Grads Rating, with a rating of 3.0 on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0. The ranking uses official data and is reviewed every month.
Which are the top three MBA/PGDM colleges in Davanagere?
The top three are R G Institute Of Management Studies (3.0), JAIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE (2.5) and Bapuji Institute Of Engineering and Technology (2.5), ranked in that order on the Think Grads Rating, which is built from official data.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Davanagere are rated?
The Think Grads ranking covers 5 rated MBA/PGDM colleges in Davanagere. This list shows the top 3 of them. Each is compared with every college in India that offers the same course, using official data only.
What is the NAAC grade of JAIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE?
NAAC graded JAIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE A+ with a CGPA of 3.31. The accreditation is valid until 13 Nov 2029, according to the NAAC record used in the Think Grads rating for this college.
What is the NAAC grade of Bapuji Institute Of Engineering and Technology?
NAAC graded Bapuji Institute Of Engineering and Technology A with a CGPA of 3.25. The accreditation is valid until 7 Jul 2028, according to the NAAC record used in the Think Grads rating for this college.
What was the Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for R G Institute Of Management Studies?
In Karnataka PGCET 2025, round 2, the MBA closing rank for R G Institute Of Management Studies was 9961 for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats. Closing ranks change every year and differ by category and seat type.
Can a college pay to get a higher rank on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The Think Grads ranking uses official data only, and the list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
How often is this list updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. The current version was reviewed in October 2026. Positions follow the Think Grads Rating, which compares each college with all colleges in India offering the same course.