Top 3 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Guntur, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| 2 | Sri Mittapalli College Of Engineering | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.47) | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Malineni Lakshmaiah Women’s Engineering College | 3.8/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.43) | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course's category are listed first, in NIRF order. 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. Guntur has 5 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, a deemed university in Guntur, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NIRF ranked it 70 in the management category in 2025, which places it in the national top 100 and so at the head of this list. On academic standing it scores higher than 93% of the colleges it is compared with, and on official disclosures it also scores higher than 93%. On approvals and standing it scores higher than 54%. Three of the six factors in the method were available for this college.
Good fit if you want a college with a NIRF management rank and strong academic and disclosure scores.
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2. Sri Mittapalli College Of Engineering
Sri Mittapalli College Of Engineering in Guntur is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.47, valid until 9 Mar 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 85% of the colleges it is compared with. On approvals and standing it scores higher than 54%, and on official disclosures higher than 32%. Three of the six factors in the method were available for this private college.
Good fit if you value a NAAC A+ accreditation and a strong academic standing score.
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3. Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College
Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College in Guntur is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.8. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.43, valid until 2 Jan 2028. On academic standing it scores higher than 82% of the colleges it is compared with. On approvals and standing it scores higher than 54%, and on official disclosures higher than 32%. Three of the six factors in the method were available for this private college.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ accredited college with a strong academic standing score.
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How the top three compare
The three colleges differ most on academic standing and official disclosures. Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation scores higher than 93% of compared colleges on both, while Sri Mittapalli College Of Engineering scores higher than 85% on academic standing and 32% on disclosures. Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College scores higher than 82% on academic standing and 32% on disclosures. All three score higher than 54% on approvals and standing. Koneru Lakshmaiah is deemed, and the other two are private.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it with your own rank, category and budget. Before applying, check each college's official closing ranks and approvals, since ratings here are built from official data and the list is reviewed every month. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages for these checks. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build a shortlist from the five rated MBA/PGDM colleges in Guntur.
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 Guntur?
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4 out of 5. NIRF also ranked it 70 in the management category in 2025.
Which colleges are in the top three for MBA/PGDM in Guntur?
The top three are Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (4.4), Sri Mittapalli College Of Engineering (3.9) and Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College (3.8). All are in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Guntur are rated by Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 5 MBA/PGDM colleges in Guntur, and this article lists the top 3 of them. Each is compared with every college in India offering the same course, using official data only.
What is the NAAC grade of Sri Mittapalli College Of Engineering?
NAAC graded Sri Mittapalli College Of Engineering A+ with a CGPA of 3.47. The accreditation is valid until 9 Mar 2028, according to the NAAC record used in our data.
What is the NAAC grade of Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College?
NAAC graded Malineni Lakshmaiah Women's Engineering College A+ with a CGPA of 3.43. The accreditation is valid until 2 Jan 2028, according to the NAAC record used in our data.
What is the NIRF rank of Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation?
NIRF 2025 ranked Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation 70 in the management category. Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 are listed first on our lists, in NIRF order.
How does Think Grads rank colleges?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 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 reordered.
How often is this list updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This version was reviewed in October 2026, and ratings use a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.