Top 10 MBA/PGDM Colleges in NCR, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NIRF rank | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management Development Institute | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #9 (2025) | Gurgaon, Haryana |
| 2 | Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade, Delhi | 4.0/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #17 (2025) | South Delhi, Delhi |
| 3 | Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University) | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #28 (2025) | New Delhi, Delhi |
| 4 | Institute Of Management Technology Ghaziabad | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #30 (2025) | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| 5 | Imi Delhi | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #40 (2025) | South Delhi, Delhi |
| 6 | Jaipuria Institute of Management | 3.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #41 (2025) | Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| 7 | AMITY University, Uttar Pradesh | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #49 (2025) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 8 | Great Lakes Institute Of Management, Gurgaon | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #50 (2025) | Gurgaon, Haryana |
| 9 | Fore School Of Management, Delhi | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #59 (2025) | New Delhi, Delhi |
| 10 | Birla Institute Of Management Technology | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #61 (2025) | Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh |
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, covering 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. NCR has 45 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Management Development Institute
Management Development Institute in Gurgaon, Haryana is at position 1 because it ranked 9 in the NIRF management category in 2025, the highest NIRF rank among the colleges on this list. It holds a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. On academic standing it scores higher than 99% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a private institute in Gurgaon with a NIRF management rank of 9 and strong academic standing and disclosures.
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2. Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade
Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade in South Delhi is at position 2 because it ranked 17 in the NIRF management category in 2025. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.27, valid until 14 Dec 2028. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.0, and its academic standing is higher than 79% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a government institute in South Delhi with a NIRF management rank of 17 and an A+ NAAC grade.
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3. Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University)
Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University) in New Delhi is at position 3 because it ranked 28 in the NIRF management category in 2025. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.61, valid until 13 Dec 2026. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.4, and its academic standing is higher than 96% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a government central university in New Delhi with an A++ NAAC grade and a NIRF management rank of 28.
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4. Institute Of Management Technology Ghaziabad
Institute Of Management Technology Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh is at position 4 because it ranked 30 in the NIRF management category in 2025. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.5. Its academic standing is higher than 97% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a private institute in Ghaziabad with a NIRF management rank of 30 and a rating of 4.5.
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5. Imi Delhi
Imi Delhi in South Delhi is at position 5 because it ranked 40 in the NIRF management category in 2025. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.5. Its academic standing is higher than 96% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a private institute in South Delhi with a NIRF management rank of 40 and a rating of 4.5.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Jaipuria Institute of Management
6. JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh is at position 6 because it ranked 41 in the NIRF management category in 2025. NAAC graded it B++ with a CGPA of 2.88, valid until 20 Sep 2027. Its Think Grads Rating is 3.4.
Good fit if you want a private institute in Gautam Buddha Nagar with a NIRF management rank of 41 and a B++ NAAC grade.
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7. AMITY University
AMITY University in Uttar Pradesh is at position 7 because it ranked 49 in the NIRF management category in 2025. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.4. Its academic standing is higher than 95% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a private university in Uttar Pradesh with a NIRF management rank of 49 and a rating of 4.4.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Great Lakes Institute Of Management, Gurgaon
8. Great Lakes Institute Of Management, Gurgaon
Great Lakes Institute Of Management, Gurgaon in Haryana is at position 8 because it ranked 50 in the NIRF management category in 2025. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.4. Its academic standing is higher than 95% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a private institute in Gurgaon with a NIRF management rank of 50 and a rating of 4.4.
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9. Fore School Of Management
Fore School Of Management in New Delhi is at position 9 because it ranked 59 in the NIRF management category in 2025. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.4. Its academic standing is higher than 94% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a private institute in New Delhi with a NIRF management rank of 59 and a rating of 4.4.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Birla Institute Of Management Technology
10. Birla Institute Of Management Technology
Birla Institute Of Management Technology in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh is at position 10 because it ranked 61 in the NIRF management category in 2025. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.4. Its academic standing is higher than 94% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures are higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a private institute in Gautam Buddha Nagar with a NIRF management rank of 61 and a rating of 4.4.
Cutoffs · Fees · Is it genuine? · Compare with Fore School Of Management, Delhi
How the top three compare
The top three differ in NIRF rank, ownership and rating. Management Development Institute is private, ranked 9 by NIRF in 2025, with a rating of 4.5. Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade is a government institute, ranked 17, with a rating of 4.0 and NAAC grade A+. Jamia Millia Islamia is a government university, ranked 28, with a rating of 4.4 and NAAC grade A++.
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 each college's official closing ranks for your category and confirm its approvals and accreditation. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages for this. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool can help you build and compare a shortlist. A higher position here is not a prediction of your admission chances.
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 NCR?
Management Development Institute in Gurgaon is ranked #1 on this list, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5 and a NIRF management rank of 9 in 2025. The list is based on official data and reviewed monthly.
Which colleges are in the top three for MBA/PGDM in NCR?
The top three are Management Development Institute, Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade and Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University), ranked in that order on this list. Their ratings are 4.5, 4.0 and 4.4 respectively.
How are the MBA/PGDM colleges in NCR ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for management come first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses official data only, and each college is compared with every college in India offering the course.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in NCR are rated on Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 45 MBA/PGDM colleges in NCR, and this article lists the top 10 of them. Ratings run from 1.0 to 5.0 and are reviewed every month as new official data arrives.
Which government MBA/PGDM colleges are on this NCR list?
Two government institutions are in the top three: Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade in South Delhi and Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University) in New Delhi. Their NIRF management ranks in 2025 were 17 and 28.
What is the NAAC grade of Jamia Millia Islamia?
NAAC graded Jamia Millia Islamia (A Central University) A++ with a CGPA of 3.61, valid until 13 Dec 2026. It is ranked 3 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4.
Can a college pay to improve its position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position on this list. Positions come from official data, and every college is compared with all colleges in India offering the same course.
How often is this NCR MBA/PGDM list updated?
The list is reviewed every month, when new official data arrives. This version was reviewed in October 2026. Always check each college's latest official cutoffs, fees and approvals before applying.