Top 5 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Khordha, 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 | International Management Institute | 3.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #61 (2024) | B++ (2.95) | Khordha, Odisha |
| 2 | Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #66 (2025) | A++ (3.88) | Khordha, Odisha |
| 3 | Imi Bhubaneswar | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #94 (2025) | — | Khordha, Odisha |
| 4 | Krupajal Engineering College | 3.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | A+ (3.32) | Khordha, Odisha |
| 5 | Gandhi Institute Of Excellent Technocrats | 3.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | A+ (3.27) | Khordha, Odisha |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the management category are listed first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating.
The rating uses official data only: NAAC grades, student demand in counselling, approvals and standing, placement and fee disclosures, and transparency. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course. Khordha has 11 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
International Management Institute, Khordha, is at position 1 because NIRF placed it at rank 61 in the management category in 2024. Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 come first in NIRF order.
It has a Think Grads Rating of 3.4. NAAC graded it B++ with a CGPA of 2.95, valid until 16 May 2027. On official disclosures, it scores higher than 93% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a college ranked by NIRF in management and with strong official disclosures.
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2. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Khordha, is at position 2 with a NIRF management rank of 66 in 2025. It is a deemed university with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5.
NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.88, valid until 9 May 2027. On academic standing, it scores higher than 97% of the colleges compared, and on official disclosures higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a deemed university with a NAAC A++ grade and a NIRF management rank.
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3. Imi Bhubaneswar
Imi Bhubaneswar, Khordha, is at position 3 with a NIRF management rank of 94 in 2025. It is a private institute with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3.
On academic standing, it scores higher than 91% of the colleges compared, and on official disclosures higher than 93%. It is the last college on this list inside NIRF's top 100 for management, so the colleges after it are ordered by rating.
Good fit if you want a private institute with a NIRF management rank and strong official disclosures.
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4. Krupajal Engineering College
Krupajal Engineering College, Khordha, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.5. It is a private college outside NIRF's top 100 for management, so it is ordered by rating.
NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.32, valid until 17 Oct 2028. On academic standing, it scores higher than 69% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a college with a NAAC A+ grade valid until 2028.
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5. Gandhi Institute Of Excellent Technocrats
Gandhi Institute Of Excellent Technocrats, Khordha, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.2. It is a private college, ordered by rating because it is outside NIRF's top 100 for management.
NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.27, valid until 7 Jul 2028. On academic standing, it scores higher than 59% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a college with a NAAC A+ grade valid until 2028.
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How the top three compare
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan has the highest Think Grads Rating of the top three at 4.5, against 4.3 for Imi Bhubaneswar and 3.4 for International Management Institute. The order follows NIRF management ranks of 61, 66 and 94 respectively.
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan scores higher than 97% of colleges compared on academic standing, Imi Bhubaneswar higher than 91%, and International Management Institute higher than 57%. NAAC grades are A++ (3.88) and B++ (2.95) for the first two.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it with your own entrance rank, category and budget.
Before applying, check the official counselling closing ranks and the college's current approvals, since this list does not replace them. 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 from these colleges.
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 Khordha?
International Management Institute is ranked #1 on this list, with a Think Grads Rating of 3.4 and a NIRF management rank of 61 in 2024. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (4.5) and Imi Bhubaneswar (4.3) follow it.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Khordha were rated?
There are 11 rated MBA/PGDM colleges in Khordha, and this article lists the top 5 of them. Each is compared with every college in India that offers the same course, using official data only, on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0.
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, placement and fee disclosures, and transparency, each compared with all colleges in India offering the course.
Which Khordha MBA college has the highest NAAC grade on this list?
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan holds NAAC A++ with a CGPA of 3.88, valid until 9 May 2027. Krupajal Engineering College and Gandhi Institute Of Excellent Technocrats hold A+, and International Management Institute holds B++.
Which colleges here are in the NIRF management ranking?
Three colleges on this list are in NIRF's management category: International Management Institute at rank 61 (2024), Siksha 'O' Anusandhan at 66 (2025) and Imi Bhubaneswar at 94 (2025). NIRF-ranked colleges are listed first.
Can a college pay to get a higher position?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The order comes from NIRF ranks for colleges in its top 100 and from the Think Grads Rating, based on official data only, for the rest.
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 positions can change if official data changes.
Is Siksha 'O' Anusandhan a deemed university?
Yes. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan in Khordha is listed as a deemed institution. It is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5, a NAAC A++ grade and a NIRF management rank of 66 in 2025.