Top 10 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Kanchipuram, 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 | Great Lakes Institute Of Management | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | — | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.48) | — | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 3 | Rajalakshmi Engineering College | 4.1/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A++ (3.62) | 1,619 (TANCET 2025) | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 4 | Saveetha Engineering College | 4.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 2,041 (TANCET 2025) | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 5 | Srm Valliammai Engineering College | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 2,697 (TANCET 2025) | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 6 | New Prince Shri Bhavani College Of Engg & Tech | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.47) | — | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 7 | Dhaanish Ahmed College Of Engineering | 3.9/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.38) | 3,997 (TANCET 2025) | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | St.Joseph’s Institute Of Technology | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 3,635 (TANCET 2025) | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Sri Sai Ram Engineering College (Mba) | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | 3,664 (TANCET 2025) | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| 10 | Jeppiaar Institute Of Technology | 3.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.28) | 3,962 (TANCET 2025) | Kanchipuram, 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 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. Kanchipuram has 21 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 in Kanchipuram is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. It is ranked 37 in the management category of NIRF 2025, which places it first under the NIRF-first rule. It scores higher than 96% of compared colleges on academic standing and 93% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a NIRF-ranked management institute with strong academic standing and detailed official disclosures.
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2. Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science
Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science in Kanchipuram is at position 2 with a rating of 4.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.48, valid until 5 Oct 2028. It scores higher than 86% of compared colleges on academic standing and 99% on official disclosures. It is a deemed university.
Good fit if you value a NAAC A+ accredited deemed university that publishes extensive official information.
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3. RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE in Kanchipuram is at position 3 with a rating of 4.1. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.62, valid until 10 Apr 2028. Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General, state-level MBA seats was 1619. It scores higher than 95% of compared colleges on academic standing and 91% on student demand.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A++ college with strong student demand in TANCET counselling.
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4. Saveetha Engineering College
Saveetha Engineering College in Kanchipuram is at position 4 with a rating of 4.0. Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General, state-level MBA seats was 2041. It scores higher than 88% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if you want a college with high student demand and a TANCET rank around 2041 in the General category.
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5. Srm Valliammai Engineering College
Srm Valliammai Engineering College, Kanchipuram, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. In TANCET 2025 round 1, its MBA closing rank for General, state-level seats was 2697. Its student demand score is higher than 85% of the colleges compared. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 54% of colleges compared, and its official disclosures score is higher than 44%. Its rating of 3.9 is the same as the colleges at positions 6 and 7.
Good fit if you want a college with solid student demand and a General-category TANCET rank around 2697.
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6. New Prince Shri Bhavani College Of Engg & Tech
New Prince Shri Bhavani College Of Engg & Tech, Kanchipuram, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.47, valid until 6 Feb 2028. Its academic standing score is higher than 85% of the colleges compared. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 54% of colleges compared, and its official disclosures score is higher than 32%. Its academic standing is its strongest factor on this list.
Good fit if you prioritise a recent A+ NAAC grade and academic standing over counselling demand.
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7. Dhaanish Ahmed College Of Engineering
Dhaanish Ahmed College Of Engineering in Kanchipuram is at position 7 with a rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.38, valid until 22 May 2029. Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General, state-level MBA seats was 3997. It scores higher than 78% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ college with accreditation valid until 2029 and your TANCET rank is near 3997.
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8. St.Joseph's Institute Of Technology
St.Joseph's Institute Of Technology, Kanchipuram, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. Its MBA closing rank in TANCET 2025 round 1 for General, state-level seats was 3635. It scores above 78% of compared colleges on student demand and above 44% on official disclosures.
Good fit if your TANCET rank is near 3635 and you want a college with proven counselling demand.
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9. Sri Sai Ram Engineering College (Mba)
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College (Mba), Kanchipuram, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. Its MBA closing rank in TANCET 2025 round 1 for General, state-level seats was 3664. It scores above 77% of compared colleges on student demand and above 44% on official disclosures.
Good fit if your TANCET rank is close to 3664 and student demand matters to you.
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10. Jeppiaar Institute Of Technology
Jeppiaar Institute Of Technology in Kanchipuram is at position 10 with a rating of 3.6. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.28, valid until 5 Oct 2028. Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General, state-level MBA seats was 3962. It scores higher than 74% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if you want a NAAC A+ accredited college and your TANCET rank is near 3962.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ in how they earn their ratings. Great Lakes Institute Of Management is the only one with a NIRF rank, 37 in management for 2025. Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science holds a NAAC A+ with a CGPA of 3.48. RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE holds a NAAC A++ with a CGPA of 3.62 and a TANCET 2025 General closing rank of 1619. Their ratings are 4.5, 4.2 and 4.1.
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, such as the TANCET 2025 round 1 figures cited here, and confirm each college's approvals 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 narrow the shortlist further.
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 Kanchipuram?
Great Lakes Institute Of Management is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. It is also ranked 37 in the management category of NIRF 2025, which puts it first under the NIRF-first rule.
Which colleges are in the top three for MBA/PGDM in Kanchipuram?
The top three are Great Lakes Institute Of Management (4.5), Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science (4.2) and RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE (4.1). Ratings are on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0 and are reviewed every month.
How are MBA/PGDM colleges in Kanchipuram ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course category come first in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, which uses official data only and compares each college with every college in India offering the course.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Kanchipuram were rated?
Think Grads rated 21 MBA/PGDM colleges in Kanchipuram. The top 10 are shown in this list, and the ratings use official data such as NAAC grades, counselling closing ranks and approvals.
Which Kanchipuram MBA college has the highest NAAC grade on this list?
RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE holds a NAAC A++ with a CGPA of 3.62, valid until 10 Apr 2028. Hindustan Institute Of Technology And Science holds an A+ with a CGPA of 3.48.
What was the TANCET closing rank at RAJALAKSHMI ENGINEERING COLLEGE?
Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for General category, state-level MBA seats was 1619. Check official counselling data for your own category before applying, because closing ranks change each year.
Can colleges pay to improve their position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. Positions come from NIRF order where applicable and from the Think Grads Rating, which is built only from official data.
How often is this Kanchipuram MBA list updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This version was reviewed in October 2026, and ratings may change as new accreditation or counselling data is published.