Top 10 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Uttar Pradesh, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NIRF rank | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #5 (2025) | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| 2 | Institute Of Management Technology Ghaziabad | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #30 (2025) | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| 3 | Jaipuria Institute of Management | 3.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #41 (2025) | Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| 4 | AMITY University, Uttar Pradesh | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #49 (2025) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 5 | Banaras Hindu University | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #60 (2025) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 6 | Birla Institute Of Management Technology | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #61 (2025) | Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| 7 | Jaipuria Institute Of Management Lucknow | 4.2/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #67 (2025) | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| 8 | Aligarh Muslim University | 4.1/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #69 (2025) | Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh |
| 9 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 4.4/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #79 (2025) | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| 10 | Madan Mohan Malaviya University Of Technology | 4.3/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | #83 (2025) | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh |
How we ranked these colleges
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the management 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. Uttar Pradesh has 32 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is at position 1 on this list. It was ranked 5 in the management category of NIRF 2025. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.5. On academic standing it scores higher than 99% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a college with a national NIRF management rank of 5 and a strong academic standing score.
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2. Institute Of Management Technology Ghaziabad
Institute Of Management Technology Ghaziabad in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh is at position 2. It was ranked 30 in the management category of NIRF 2025. It is a private institution with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. Its academic standing score is higher than 97% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures score is higher than 93%.
Good fit if you are looking at a private management institute with a NIRF 2025 management rank of 30 and a high academic standing score.
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3. JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
Jaipuria Institute Of Management in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh is at position 3. It was ranked 41 in the management category of NIRF 2025. NAAC graded it B++ with a CGPA of 2.88, valid until 20 Sep 2027. Its Think Grads Rating is 3.4, and its official disclosures score is higher than 93% of the colleges compared.
Good fit if you want a private institute with a NIRF 2025 management rank of 41 and a NAAC B++ grade.
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4. AMITY University
AMITY University in Uttar Pradesh is at position 4. It was ranked 49 in the management category of NIRF 2025. It is a private university with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. Its academic standing score is higher than 95% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures score is higher than 93%.
Good fit if you prefer a private university with a NIRF 2025 management rank of 49 and a high academic standing score.
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5. Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is at position 5. It was ranked 60 in the management category of NIRF 2025. It is a government institution with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. Its academic standing score is higher than 94% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures score is higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a government university with a NIRF 2025 management rank of 60.
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6. Birla Institute Of Management Technology
Birla Institute Of Management Technology in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh is at position 6. It was ranked 61 in the management category of NIRF 2025. It is a private institution with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. Its academic standing score is higher than 94% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures score is higher than 93%.
Good fit if you are considering a private management institute with a NIRF 2025 management rank of 61.
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7. Jaipuria Institute Of Management Lucknow
Jaipuria Institute Of Management Lucknow in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is at position 7. It was ranked 67 in the management category of NIRF 2025. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.45, valid until 1 Aug 2028. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.2.
Good fit if you want a private institute in Lucknow with a NAAC A+ grade and a NIRF 2025 management rank of 67.
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8. Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh Muslim University in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh is at position 8. It was ranked 69 in the management category of NIRF 2025. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.35, valid until 9 May 2027. It is a government institution with a Think Grads Rating of 4.1.
Good fit if you want a government university with a NAAC A+ grade and a NIRF 2025 management rank of 69.
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9. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is at position 9. It was ranked 79 in the management category of NIRF 2025. NAAC graded it A++ with a CGPA of 3.72, valid until 17 Oct 2028. It is a government institution with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4.
Good fit if you want a government university in Lucknow with a NAAC A++ grade and a CGPA of 3.72.
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10. Madan Mohan Malaviya University Of Technology
Madan Mohan Malaviya University Of Technology in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh is at position 10. It was ranked 83 in the management category of NIRF 2025. It is a government institution with a Think Grads Rating of 4.3. Its academic standing score is higher than 92% of the colleges compared, and its official disclosures score is higher than 93%.
Good fit if you want a government university in Gorakhpur with a NIRF 2025 management rank of 83.
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How the top three compare
The top three differ on NIRF rank, rating and ownership. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow was ranked 5 in the NIRF 2025 management category, Institute Of Management Technology Ghaziabad 30 and Jaipuria Institute Of Management 41. The first two have a Think Grads Rating of 4.5, while the third has 3.4. On academic standing they score higher than 99%, 97% and 56% of compared colleges respectively. NAAC graded Jaipuria Institute Of Management B++ with a CGPA of 2.88.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list to build a shortlist, then check each college against your own entrance rank, category and budget. Before applying, verify the official closing ranks, the AICTE or UGC approval and the latest fee details. 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 narrow the shortlist side by side. The rating reflects official data from the method used here and does not promise admission or any outcome.
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 Uttar Pradesh?
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow is ranked #1 on this Think Grads list, with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. It was ranked 5 in the management category of NIRF 2025. The list covers 32 rated MBA/PGDM colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges are rated in Uttar Pradesh?
Think Grads has rated 32 MBA/PGDM colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Each is compared with every college in India that offers the same course, using official data only. This page shows the top 10 of them.
Which colleges are in the top three?
The top three are Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, Institute Of Management Technology Ghaziabad and Jaipuria Institute Of Management. Their ratings are 4.5, 4.5 and 3.4 respectively, and the order follows NIRF 2025 management ranks of 5, 30 and 41.
How does Think Grads rank MBA colleges?
Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the category come first, in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating. The rating uses academic standing, student demand, approvals, outcomes and transparency, drawn from official data only.
Which government MBA colleges are on this list?
Government institutions on this list are Banaras Hindu University, Aligarh Muslim University, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University and Madan Mohan Malaviya University Of Technology. Their positions are 5, 8, 9 and 10 respectively.
What is the NAAC grade of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University?
NAAC graded Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow A++ with a CGPA of 3.72, valid until 17 Oct 2028. It is at position 9 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.4. It was ranked 79 in the NIRF 2025 management category.
Which MBA colleges here are in Lucknow?
Three colleges on this list are in Lucknow: Indian Institute of Management Lucknow at position 1, Jaipuria Institute Of Management Lucknow at position 7 and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University at position 9. Their ratings are 4.5, 4.2 and 4.4 respectively.
How often is this list updated?
This list is reviewed every month, whenever new official data arrives. The current version was reviewed in October 2026. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position on it.