Top 10 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Odisha, 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 | Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #34 (2025) | — | Sambalpur, Odisha |
| 2 | Xim University | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #45 (2025) | A (3.14) | Puri, Odisha |
| 3 | International Management Institute | 3.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #61 (2024) | B++ (2.95) | Khordha, Odisha |
| 4 | Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #66 (2025) | A++ (3.88) | Khordha, Odisha |
| 5 | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #68 (2025) | — | Odisha |
| 6 | Imi Bhubaneswar | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #94 (2025) | — | Khordha, Odisha |
| 7 | Krupajal Engineering College | 3.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | A+ (3.32) | Khordha, Odisha |
| 8 | Sri Sri University | 3.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | A (3.25) | Cuttack, Odisha |
| 9 | Gandhi Institute Of Excellent Technocrats | 3.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | A+ (3.27) | Khordha, Odisha |
| 10 | Utkal University | 3.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | A+ (3.26) | Khordha, Odisha |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the management category are listed first, in NIRF order. 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. Odisha has 16 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur
Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur, in Sambalpur, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF ranked it 34 in the management category in 2025. Under the method, NIRF top-100 colleges are listed first, in NIRF order.
It scores above 97% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 93% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a college with a NIRF management rank of 34 and strong official disclosures.
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2. Xim University
Xim University, a private university in Puri, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NIRF ranked it 45 in the management category in 2025. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.14, valid until 19 Feb 2028.
It scores above 69% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 93% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a NIRF-ranked management institution with an A grade from NAAC.
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3. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE, in Khordha, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.4. NIRF ranked it 61 in the management category in 2024. NAAC graded it B++ with a CGPA of 2.95, valid until 16 May 2027.
It scores above 93% of compared colleges on official disclosures.
Good fit if NIRF management ranking and clear official disclosures matter to you.
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4. Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, a deemed university in Khordha, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF ranked it 66 in the management category in 2025. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.88, valid until 9 May 2027.
It scores above 97% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a deemed university with a NAAC A++ grade and a NIRF management rank of 66.
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5. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, in Bhubaneswar, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NIRF ranked it 68 in the management category in 2025.
It scores above 93% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 93% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a Bhubaneswar-based college with a NIRF management rank of 68 and strong academic standing.
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6. Imi Bhubaneswar
Imi Bhubaneswar, a private institute in Khordha, Odisha, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NIRF ranked it 94 in the management category in 2025, which keeps it among the NIRF-ranked colleges listed first.
It scores above 91% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 93% on official disclosures. On approvals and standing it scores above 54% of compared colleges.
Good fit if you want a private management institute with a NIRF rank and strong academic standing and disclosure scores.
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7. Krupajal Engineering College
Krupajal Engineering College, a private college in Khordha, Odisha, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.5. It is not in NIRF's national top 100 for management, so it is ordered by the Think Grads Rating.
NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.32, valid until 17 Oct 2028. It scores above 69% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 54% on approvals and standing.
Good fit if you want a college with a NAAC A+ grade that is valid until 2028.
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8. Sri Sri University
Sri Sri University, a private university in Cuttack, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.4. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.25, valid until 6 Sep 2028.
It scores above 93% of compared colleges on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a private university in Cuttack with a NAAC A grade and clear official disclosures.
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9. Gandhi Institute Of Excellent Technocrats
Gandhi Institute Of Excellent Technocrats, a private college in Khordha, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.27, valid until 7 Jul 2028.
It scores above 59% of compared colleges on academic standing.
Good fit if you want a private college in Khordha with a NAAC A+ grade.
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10. Utkal University
Utkal University, a government university in Khordha, Odisha, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.2.
NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.26, valid until 29 Nov 2028. It scores above 57% of compared colleges on academic standing and above 54% on approvals and standing. On official disclosures it scores above 32% of compared colleges.
Good fit if you prefer a government university that holds a NAAC A+ grade valid until 2028.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ in rating and NIRF rank. Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur has a rating of 4.5 and a NIRF management rank of 34. Xim University has 3.7 and rank 45. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE has 3.4 and rank 61, from the 2024 NIRF.
On academic standing, the first scores above 97% of compared colleges, the second above 69% and the third above 57%.
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 and its approvals. Each college on Think Grads has its own cutoff, fees and "is it genuine?" pages. The Think Grads college finder and compare tool help you build a shortlist. The ratings use official data only and are reviewed every month. Odisha has 16 rated MBA/PGDM colleges, so the top 10 is not the whole choice.
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 Odisha?
Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur is ranked #1 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF ranked it 34 in the management category in 2025. The list is reviewed every month using official data only.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Odisha were rated?
Think Grads rated 16 MBA/PGDM colleges in Odisha, and this article lists the top 10 of them. Each college is compared with every college in India that offers the same course, using official data only, on a rating scale of 1.0 to 5.0.
Which MBA/PGDM colleges in Odisha are in the NIRF management ranking?
Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur (34), Xim University (45), INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (61, from the 2024 NIRF), Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (66), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (68) and Imi Bhubaneswar (94).
Which Odisha MBA/PGDM college has the highest NAAC CGPA on this list?
Among the NAAC records in our data, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan has the highest CGPA at 3.88, with an A++ grade valid until 9 May 2027. Indian Institute of Management Sambalpur has no NAAC record in our data.
Is Xim University in Puri a good choice for MBA?
Xim University, Puri is ranked #2 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NIRF ranked it 45 in management in 2025, and NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.14. Compare its cutoffs and fees before applying.
Which government university offers MBA/PGDM in Odisha on this list?
Utkal University, Khordha, is the government university on this list, at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.2. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.26, valid until 29 Nov 2028.
Can colleges pay to improve their position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. NIRF top-100 colleges come first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, which uses official data only and is reviewed every month.
How are the colleges in this Odisha list ranked?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the management category are listed first in NIRF order. The rest follow by the Think Grads Rating, which weighs academic standing, student demand, approvals, outcomes and transparency, using official data only.