Top 5 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Tumkur, 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 | Siddaganga Institute Of Technology | 3.7/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | 12,579 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Tumkur, Karnataka |
| 2 | Seshadripuram College Tumakuru | 2.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 19,674 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Tumkur, Karnataka |
| 3 | Sri Siddhartha Institute Of Management Studies | 2.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 20,739 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Tumkur, Karnataka |
| 4 | Sri Siddhartha Academy Of Higher Education Agalkote | 2.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | 25,175 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Tumkur, Karnataka |
| 5 | Channabasaveshwara Institute Of Technology | 2.0/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | 26,843 (Karnataka PGCET 2025) | Tumkur, Karnataka |
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. Tumkur has 9 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Siddaganga Institute Of Technology
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology, Tumkur, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.7. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.76, valid until 10 Apr 2028. Its academic standing score is above 99% of the colleges compared. In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, its MBA closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 12579. That is the strongest closing rank among the five colleges on this list.
Good fit if you want a college with a top NAAC grade and a closer closing rank in Karnataka PGCET.
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2. Seshadripuram College Tumakuru
Seshadripuram College Tumakuru, Tumkur, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.3. In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, its MBA closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 19674. Its approvals and standing score is above 54% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures score is above 44%. Three of the six rating factors could be used for this college.
Good fit if your Karnataka PGCET rank is near 19674 and you want a private college in Tumkur.
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3. Sri Siddhartha Institute Of Management Studies
Sri Siddhartha Institute Of Management Studies, Tumkur, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.3. In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, its MBA closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 20739. Its approvals and standing score is above 54% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures score is above 44%. Its student demand score is above 22% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if your Karnataka PGCET rank is around 20739 and you are looking for a management-focused private college in Tumkur.
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4. Sri Siddhartha Academy Of Higher Education Agalkote
Sri Siddhartha Academy Of Higher Education Agalkote, Tumkur, is at position 4 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.1. It is a deemed institution. In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2, its MBA closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 25175. Its approvals and standing score is above 54% of the colleges compared, and its student demand score is above 18%.
Good fit if your Karnataka PGCET rank is near 25175 and you prefer a deemed institution in Tumkur.
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5. Channabasaveshwara Institute Of Technology
Channabasaveshwara Institute Of Technology, Tumkur, is at position 5 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.0. NAAC graded it B++ with a CGPA of 2.99, valid until 13 Mar 2029. In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2, its MBA closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 26843. Four of the six rating factors could be used for this college.
Good fit if you want a NAAC-accredited college and your Karnataka PGCET rank is near 26843.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ most in NAAC data and closing ranks. Siddaganga Institute Of Technology has a NAAC A++ grade with a CGPA of 3.76, and a 2025 round 3 closing rank of 12579. Seshadripuram College Tumakuru's closing rank was 19674. Sri Siddhartha Institute Of Management Studies' was 20739. Their ratings are 3.7, 2.3 and 2.3, and Siddaganga used four rating factors against three for the other two.
How to choose, and your chances
Start with your own Karnataka PGCET rank, category and budget, then compare them with the official closing ranks shown for each college. Closing ranks change by year, round and seat type, so check the latest counselling data. Before applying, confirm the college's approvals and NAAC status. 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.
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 Tumkur?
Siddaganga Institute Of Technology is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating with 3.7, on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0. The rating uses official data only and the list is reviewed every month.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges are in the Tumkur list?
This list names 5 colleges. Think Grads has rated 9 MBA/PGDM colleges in Tumkur in total, and the five shown are the highest in the order explained in the method.
What is the NAAC grade of Siddaganga Institute Of Technology?
NAAC graded Siddaganga Institute Of Technology A++ with a CGPA of 3.76. The accreditation is valid until 10 Apr 2028, according to the NAAC record used for this list.
What was the Karnataka PGCET 2025 closing rank for Siddaganga Institute Of Technology MBA?
In round 3 of Karnataka PGCET 2025, the MBA closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats at Siddaganga Institute Of Technology was 12579, as per official counselling data.
What was the closing rank for Seshadripuram College Tumakuru MBA?
In Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 3, the MBA closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats at Seshadripuram College Tumakuru was 19674, as per official counselling data.
Is Sri Siddhartha Academy Of Higher Education Agalkote a deemed institution?
Yes, it is listed as a deemed institution in Tumkur and sits at position 4 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 2.1. Its round 2 closing rank in Karnataka PGCET 2025 was 25175.
What is the NAAC grade of Channabasaveshwara Institute Of Technology?
NAAC graded Channabasaveshwara Institute Of Technology B++ with a CGPA of 2.99, valid until 13 Mar 2029. The college is at position 5 on this list with a rating of 2.0.
Can a college pay to move up this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The order comes from official data, and each college is compared with every college in India offering the same course.