Top 3 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Udupi, 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 | T A Pai Management Institute | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #39 (2025) | — | Udupi, Karnataka |
| 2 | Manipal Academy Of Higher Education | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #14 (2025) | A++ (3.65) | Udupi, Karnataka |
| 3 | Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology And Management | 2.6/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | — | A (3.24) | Udupi, 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 uses official data only: 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. Udupi has 5 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position, and the list is reviewed every month.
1. T A Pai Management Institute
T A Pai Management Institute in Udupi, Karnataka, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF 2025 ranked it 39 in the management category, which places it ahead of colleges ordered by rating alone. On the factors used, it scores higher than 96% of compared colleges on academic standing and 93% on official disclosures. On approvals and standing it is above 54% of compared colleges.
Good fit if you want a management institute with a NIRF management-category rank and strong academic standing and disclosures.
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2. Manipal Academy Of Higher Education
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education in Udupi, Karnataka, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF 2025 ranked it 14 in the overall category. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.65, valid until 30 May 2027. It scores higher than 98% of compared colleges on academic standing and 93% on official disclosures.
Good fit if you prefer a deemed university with a NAAC A++ grade and a high NIRF overall rank.
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3. Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology And Management
Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology And Management in Udupi, Karnataka, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 2.7. NAAC graded it A with a CGPA of 3.24, valid until 24 Oct 2029. In Karnataka PGCET 2025, round 2, its MBA closing rank for General, rest-of-Karnataka seats was 21345. It scores higher than 22% of compared colleges on student demand.
Good fit if you are a Karnataka PGCET candidate looking for a NAAC A-graded private option with a closing rank near 21345.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ mainly in rating and accreditation. T A Pai Management Institute and Manipal Academy Of Higher Education are both rated 4.5, while Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology And Management is rated 2.7. NIRF 2025 ranks are 39 (management) for T A Pai and 14 (overall) for Manipal. NAAC grades are A++ at 3.65 for Manipal and A at 3.24 for Shri Madhwa Vadiraja. Only Shri Madhwa Vadiraja has student demand data used in its rating.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then match it to your own exam rank, category and budget. Check the official closing ranks for your category, for example the Karnataka PGCET 2025 round 2 General closing rank of 21345 at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja. Also confirm AICTE or UGC approval and NAAC validity before applying, such as Manipal's NAAC grade valid until 30 May 2027. 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 your 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 Udupi?
T A Pai Management Institute is ranked #1 on the Think Grads Rating for MBA/PGDM in Udupi, with a rating of 4.5 on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0. NIRF 2025 ranked it 39 in the management category.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Udupi are rated by Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 5 MBA/PGDM colleges in Udupi. This page lists the top 3 of them, ordered by NIRF position first where applicable and then by the Think Grads Rating, using official data only.
What is the Think Grads Rating based on?
It is based on official data only: 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 rating runs from 1.0 to 5.0.
What is Manipal Academy Of Higher Education's NAAC grade?
NAAC graded Manipal Academy Of Higher Education A++ with a CGPA of 3.65, valid until 30 May 2027. It is ranked #2 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5.
What was the closing rank at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute for MBA?
In Karnataka PGCET 2025, round 2, the closing rank for General category, rest-of-Karnataka seats in the MBA programme at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute Of Technology And Management was 21345.
Can colleges pay to improve their position on this list?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. The ranking is computed from official data, and the list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives.
Which Udupi MBA/PGDM college has the highest NIRF rank?
Manipal Academy Of Higher Education has the better NIRF 2025 rank among the two ranked colleges here, at 14 in the overall category. T A Pai Management Institute is ranked 39 in the management category.
When was this Udupi MBA/PGDM list last reviewed?
The list was last reviewed in October 2026. Think Grads reviews its lists every month as new official data arrives, so positions and ratings can change over time.