Top 5 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Thane, 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 | Ncrd’s Sterling Institute Of Management Studies | 3.9/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | 17,135 (MAH-MBA CET 2025) | Thane, Maharashtra |
| 2 | Vishweshwar Education Society’s Indira Institute Of Business Management | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 26,902 (MAH-MBA CET 2025) | Thane, Maharashtra |
| 3 | K.C. College Of Engineering And Management Studies And Research | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 26,952 (MAH-MBA CET 2025) | Thane, Maharashtra |
| 4 | N.L.Dalmia Institute Of Management Studies And Research | 3.7/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Thane, Maharashtra |
| 5 | Hashmatrai & Gangaram Himathmal Mansukhani Institute Of Management | 3.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 27,720 (MAH-MBA CET 2025) | Thane, Maharashtra |
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. Thane has 14 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Ncrd's Sterling Institute Of Management Studies
Ncrd's Sterling Institute Of Management Studies in Thane is ranked #1 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.9. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.3, valid until 2 Mar 2028. Its MAH-MBA CET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, other-university seats in M. M. S. was 17135. It scores higher than 84% of compared colleges on student demand and 82% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you want a college with a NAAC A+ grade and one of the stronger MAH-MBA CET closing ranks on this list.
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2. Vishweshwar Education Society's Indira Institute Of Business Management
Vishweshwar Education Society's Indira Institute Of Business Management in Thane is ranked #2 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. Its MAH-MBA CET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, other-university seats in M. M. S. was 26902. It scores higher than 71% of compared colleges on student demand and 68% on official disclosures. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 54% of compared colleges.
Good fit if you are looking at a college whose student demand and disclosure scores are both above most compared colleges.
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3. K.C. College Of Engineering And Management Studies And Research
K.C. College Of Engineering And Management Studies And Research in Thane is ranked #3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. Its MAH-MBA CET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, home-university seats in M. M. S. was 26952. It scores higher than 71% of compared colleges on student demand and 68% on official disclosures. Its approvals and standing score is higher than 54% of compared colleges.
Good fit if you are a candidate for home-university seats with a MAH-MBA CET rank near the 2025 closing rank.
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4. N.L.Dalmia Institute Of Management Studies And Research
N.L.Dalmia Institute Of Management Studies And Research in Thane is ranked #4 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.37, valid until 11 Aug 2028. Its academic standing score is higher than 76% of compared colleges, while its official disclosures score is higher than 32%.
Good fit if academic standing, shown by its NAAC A+ grade and CGPA of 3.37, matters most in your shortlist.
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5. Hashmatrai & Gangaram Himathmal Mansukhani Institute Of Management
Hashmatrai & Gangaram Himathmal Mansukhani Institute Of Management in Thane is ranked #5 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. Its MAH-MBA CET 2025 round 3 closing rank for General, other-university seats in M. M. S. was 27720. It scores higher than 70% of compared colleges on student demand and 68% on official disclosures.
Good fit if your MAH-MBA CET rank is close to the 2025 closing rank of 27720 for General, other-university seats.
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How the top three compare
The top three Thane colleges differ mainly in rating and counselling ranks. Ncrd's Sterling Institute Of Management Studies has a rating of 3.9, while the other two have 3.7. Its 2025 round 3 General closing rank was 17135, against 26902 for Vishweshwar Education Society's Indira Institute Of Business Management and 26952 for K.C. College Of Engineering And Management Studies And Research. Only Ncrd's Sterling has an academic standing score in this list's data.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it to your own MAH-MBA CET rank, category and budget. Check the official closing ranks for your category and seat type, since the figures here are General category, round 3, 2025. Also confirm each college's approvals and NAAC validity before applying. 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 the shortlist.
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 Thane?
Ncrd's Sterling Institute Of Management Studies is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating at 3.9 among the Top 5 MBA/PGDM colleges in Thane. The rating is computed from official data and reviewed every month.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Thane are rated by Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 14 MBA/PGDM colleges in Thane, and this list shows the top five of them. Each is compared with every college in India offering the same course, using official data only on a 1.0 to 5.0 scale.
Which Thane MBA colleges have a NAAC grade on this list?
Ncrd's Sterling Institute Of Management Studies has NAAC A+ with a CGPA of 3.3, valid until 2 Mar 2028. N.L.Dalmia Institute Of Management Studies And Research has NAAC A+ with a CGPA of 3.37, valid until 11 Aug 2028.
What was the MAH-MBA CET closing rank for Ncrd's Sterling in 2025?
In MAH-MBA CET 2025 round 3, the closing rank for General category, other-university seats in M. M. S. at Ncrd's Sterling Institute Of Management Studies was 17135. Check official counselling data for your own category.
What was the 2025 closing rank for K.C. College in Thane?
In MAH-MBA CET 2025 round 3, the General category closing rank for home-university seats in M. M. S. at K.C. College Of Engineering And Management Studies And Research was 26952. Other categories and seat types differ.
How does Think Grads rank MBA colleges in Thane?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category come first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. It uses official data only, and colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change position.
How often is the Thane MBA/PGDM list updated?
The Think Grads list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. This Top 5 MBA/PGDM colleges in Thane list was last reviewed in October 2026, so ratings and positions can change after later reviews.
Which Thane MBA/PGDM college is ranked fifth?
Hashmatrai & Gangaram Himathmal Mansukhani Institute Of Management is ranked #5 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. Its MAH-MBA CET 2025 round 3 General closing rank for other-university seats in M. M. S. was 27720.