Top 5 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Kurnool, 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 | Ashoka Women’s Engineering College | 3.9/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.49) | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh |
| 2 | Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College Of Engineering & Technology | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.37) | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Dr.K.V.Subba Reddy Institute Of Technology | 3.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.3) | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh |
| 4 | Santhiram Engineering College | 3.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A (3.2) | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh |
| 5 | G.Pullaiah College Of Engineering And Technology | 2.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A (3.06) | Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh |
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, using official data only. Each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course. Kurnool has 8 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Ashoka Women’s Engineering College
Ashoka Women’s Engineering College in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.49, valid until 18 May 2028. On academic standing it scores above 87% of the colleges compared. Its approvals and standing score is above 54% and its official disclosures score is above 32% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a college with the strongest NAAC-based academic standing among the five on this list.
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2. Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College Of Engineering & Technology
Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College Of Engineering and Technology in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.37, valid until 21 Feb 2029. On academic standing it scores above 76% of the colleges compared. Its approvals and standing score is above 54% and its official disclosures score is above 32% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want an A+ NAAC-graded college whose accreditation runs until 2029.
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3. Dr.K.V.Subba Reddy Institute Of Technology
Dr.K.V.Subba Reddy Institute Of Technology in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.4. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.3, valid until 25 Jul 2027. On academic standing it scores above 65% of the colleges compared. Its approvals and standing score is above 54% and its official disclosures score is above 32% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if an A+ NAAC grade matters to you and you are comfortable with an accreditation valid until July 2027.
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4. Santhiram Engineering College
Santhiram Engineering College in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.0. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.2, valid until 11 Apr 2027. On academic standing it scores above 50% of the colleges compared. Its approvals and standing score is above 54% and its official disclosures score is above 32% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you are looking for an A-graded NAAC college and plan to check its renewal after April 2027.
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5. G.Pullaiah College Of Engineering And Technology
G.Pullaiah College Of Engineering And Technology in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.6. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.06, valid until 11 Sep 2029. On academic standing it scores above 31% of the colleges compared, while its official disclosures score is above 58%. Its approvals and standing score is above 54% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you value the longest-running NAAC validity on this list, until 11 Sep 2029.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ mainly in academic standing. Ashoka Women’s Engineering College is rated 3.9 with a NAAC CGPA of 3.49, Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College Of Engineering and Technology is rated 3.7 with 3.37, and Dr.K.V.Subba Reddy Institute Of Technology is rated 3.4 with 3.3, all at A+. Their academic standing scores are above 87%, 76% and 65% of colleges compared. All three share the same approvals and disclosures scores.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list to build a shortlist, then check it against your own entrance rank, category and budget. Before applying, verify the latest official closing ranks and the college's approvals, and confirm the NAAC validity dates. 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. The ranking is reviewed every month as new official data arrives.
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 Kurnool?
Ashoka Women’s Engineering College in Kurnool is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating with 3.9 out of a 1.0 to 5.0 scale. The rating uses official data only and is reviewed every month.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Kurnool are rated by Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 8 MBA/PGDM colleges in Kurnool, and this article lists the top 5 of them. Each is compared with every college in India offering the same course, using official data only.
What is the NAAC grade of Ashoka Women’s Engineering College?
NAAC graded Ashoka Women’s Engineering College A+ with a CGPA of 3.49. The accreditation is valid until 18 May 2028, which you should confirm on the official NAAC record before applying.
Which Kurnool college is ranked second for MBA/PGDM?
Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College Of Engineering and Technology is ranked #2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.37, valid until 21 Feb 2029.
Which colleges on this list hold an A+ NAAC grade?
Three colleges hold an A+ NAAC grade: Ashoka Women’s Engineering College with a CGPA of 3.49, Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College Of Engineering and Technology with 3.37, and Dr.K.V.Subba Reddy Institute Of Technology with 3.3.
Can a college pay to improve its position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The ranking uses official data only, and colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category come first in NIRF order.
How often is the Kurnool MBA/PGDM list updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This edition was reviewed in October 2026, so check the page for the latest positions and ratings before you decide.
Which college is ranked fifth and what is its NAAC grade?
G.Pullaiah College Of Engineering And Technology is ranked #5 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.6. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.06, valid until 11 Sep 2029.