Top 10 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Telangana, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | Closing rank (General) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Icfai Foundation For Higher Education | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| 2 | Institute Of Management Technology, Hyderabad | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| 3 | National Institute Of Agricultural Extension Management | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Rangareddi, Telangana |
| 4 | Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology, Telangana | 4.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | 795 (TS ICET 2025) | Ranga Reddy, Telangana |
| 5 | Institute Of Aeronautical Engineering | 4.5/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | 6,970 (TS ICET 2025) | Medchal, Telangana |
| 6 | Badruka College Pg Centre | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 630 (TS ICET 2025) | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| 7 | Sridevi Women’s Engineering College | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| 8 | Keshav Memorial Institute Of Management | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 1,984 (TS ICET 2025) | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| 9 | Pendekanti Institute Of Management | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 2,388 (TS ICET 2025) | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| 10 | Vardhaman College of Engineering | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 4,569 (TS ICET 2025) | Hyderabad, Telangana |
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. Telangana has 185 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. The Icfai Foundation For Higher Education
The Icfai Foundation For Higher Education, Hyderabad, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NIRF ranked it 46 in the management category in 2025, which places it first on this list. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.59, valid until 12 Sep 2027. It scores higher than 94% of compared colleges on academic standing and 93% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a NIRF-ranked management institution with an A++ NAAC grade.
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2. Institute Of Management Technology, Hyderabad
Institute Of Management Technology, Hyderabad, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NIRF ranked it 72 in the management category in 2025. It scores higher than 93% of compared colleges on academic standing and 93% on official disclosures. It is a private institution in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Good fit if you want a NIRF-ranked private management institute in Hyderabad with strong academic standing and disclosure scores.
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3. National Institute Of Agricultural Extension Management
National Institute Of Agricultural Extension Management, Rangareddi, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. NIRF ranked it 95 in the management category in 2025. It scores higher than 91% of compared colleges on academic standing and 93% on official disclosures. It is a government institution.
Good fit if you want a government-run, NIRF-ranked management institute with strong disclosure scores.
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4. Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology, Ranga Reddy, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.59, valid until 9 Jun 2028. Its TS ICET 2025 closing rank for General, Telangana seats, MBA, round 2, was 795. It scores higher than 99% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if you hold a strong TS ICET rank and want an A++ NAAC-graded college.
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5. Institute Of Aeronautical Engineering
Institute Of Aeronautical Engineering, Medchal, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.62, valid until 28 Dec 2028. Its TS ICET 2025 closing rank for General, Telangana seats, MBA, round 2, was 6970. It scores higher than 95% of compared colleges on academic standing and 99% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded college and your TS ICET rank is near 6970.
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6. Badruka College Pg Centre
Badruka College Pg Centre, Hyderabad, is at position 6 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. Its TS ICET 2025 closing rank for General, Telangana seats, MBA, round 2, was 630. It scores higher than 99% of compared colleges on student demand and 68% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you have a very strong TS ICET rank and want a college with high student demand.
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7. Sridevi Women's Engineering College
Sridevi Women's Engineering College, Hyderabad, is at position 7 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.61, valid until 13 Jun 2027. It scores higher than 94% of compared colleges on academic standing and 82% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want an A++ NAAC-graded private college in Hyderabad with strong academic standing.
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8. Keshav Memorial Institute Of Management
Keshav Memorial Institute Of Management, Hyderabad, is at position 8 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. Its TS ICET 2025 closing rank for General, Telangana seats, MBA, round 2, was 1984. It scores higher than 96% of compared colleges on student demand and 68% on official disclosures.
Good fit if your TS ICET rank is within about the first two thousand and you want a college with strong student demand.
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9. Pendekanti Institute Of Management
Pendekanti Institute Of Management, Hyderabad, is at position 9 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. Its TS ICET 2025 closing rank for General, Telangana seats, MBA, round 2, was 2388. It scores higher than 96% of compared colleges on student demand and 68% on official disclosures.
Good fit if your TS ICET rank is near 2388 and you want a college with strong student demand.
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10. VARDHAMAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Vardhaman College Of Engineering, Hyderabad, is at position 10 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. Its TS ICET 2025 closing rank for General, Telangana seats, MBA, round 2, was 4569. It scores higher than 92% of compared colleges on student demand and 82% on official disclosures.
Good fit if your TS ICET rank is near 4569 and you want a private college with good student demand and disclosure scores.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ in ownership and NIRF rank. The Icfai Foundation For Higher Education is deemed, with NIRF rank 46 in 2025. Institute Of Management Technology, Hyderabad is private, with NIRF rank 72. National Institute Of Agricultural Extension Management is government-run, with NIRF rank 95. On academic standing they score higher than 94%, 93% and 91% of compared colleges respectively.
How to choose, and your chances
Start with your own TS ICET rank, category and budget, then compare them with official closing ranks, such as the 2025 round 2 figures listed here, before applying. Check each college's approvals and NAAC validity dates too. Closing ranks change every year, so treat them as a guide only. 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 this list.
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 Telangana?
The Icfai Foundation For Higher Education, Hyderabad, is ranked first on the Think Grads list with a rating of 4.4. NIRF ranked it 46 in the management category in 2025, and NAAC graded it A++.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges does Think Grads rate in Telangana?
Think Grads has rated 185 MBA/PGDM colleges in Telangana. Each is compared with every college in India that offers the same course, using official data only, and this list shows the top ten of them.
How is the Think Grads Rating calculated?
The rating uses official data on 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, and the scale runs from 1.0 to 5.0.
Which government MBA college in Telangana is on this list?
National Institute Of Agricultural Extension Management, Rangareddi, is the government institution on this list at position 3 with a rating of 4.3. NIRF ranked it 95 in the management category in 2025.
What was the TS ICET closing rank for Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology?
In TS ICET 2025, round 2, the MBA closing rank for General category, Telangana seats, at Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology was 795. It is at position 4 on this list with a rating of 4.5.
Which colleges on this list have an A++ NAAC grade?
NAAC graded The Icfai Foundation For Higher Education, Chaitanya Bharathi Institute Of Technology, Institute Of Aeronautical Engineering and Sridevi Women's Engineering College A++. Their CGPAs are 3.59, 3.59, 3.62 and 3.61 respectively.
Can a college pay to be ranked higher on Think Grads?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The ranking uses official data only, with NIRF top 100 colleges first in NIRF order and the rest ordered by the Think Grads Rating.
How often is this list updated?
The list is reviewed every month, when new official data arrives. This version was reviewed in October 2026. Check each college's own page for the latest cutoffs and fees before you apply.