Top 3 MBA/PGDM Colleges in Vellore, Ranked on Official Data
Reviewed monthly · last reviewed 1 Oct 2026 · list last changed 19 Oct 2026
| # | College | Think Grads Rating | NAAC grade (CGPA) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vellore Institute Of Technology | 4.5/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | — | Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore, Tamil Nadu | 4.0/5 based on 4 of 6 factors | A+ (3.47) | Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
| 3 | Marudhar Kesari Jain College For Women | 3.6/5 based on 3 of 6 factors | A+ (3.36) | Vellore, Tamil Nadu |
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 looks at 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. Vellore has 6 rated MBA/PGDM colleges. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position.
1. Vellore Institute Of Technology
Vellore Institute Of Technology, a deemed university in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, is at position 1 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.5. NIRF ranked it 21 in the overall category in 2025. On academic standing it scores higher than 99% of the colleges it was compared with, and on official disclosures higher than 93%. On approvals and standing it is ahead of 54%. Three of the six rating factors could be used for this college.
Good fit if you want a college with a national NIRF ranking and strong academic standing in Vellore.
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2. Auxilium College (Autonomous)
Auxilium College (Autonomous) in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, is at position 2 with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.47, valid until 8 May 2029. Its TANCET 2025 round 1 closing rank for the MBA, General category, state-level seats was 3679. It scores higher than 85% of compared colleges on academic standing and 77% on student demand.
Good fit if you are taking TANCET and want an A+ NAAC-graded college with a published closing rank to plan around.
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3. Marudhar Kesari Jain College For Women
Marudhar Kesari Jain College For Women in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, is at position 3 with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6. NAAC graded it A+ with a CGPA of 3.36, valid until 17 Oct 2029. It scores higher than 76% of compared colleges on academic standing and 32% on official disclosures. On approvals and standing it is ahead of 54%. Three of the six rating factors could be used for this college.
Good fit if you are looking for a women's college in Vellore with an A+ NAAC grade.
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How the top three compare
The three colleges differ in rating and in the data available for each. Vellore Institute Of Technology has a Think Grads Rating of 4.5, Auxilium College (Autonomous) 4.0 and Marudhar Kesari Jain College For Women 3.6. On academic standing the shares of compared colleges they score above are 99%, 85% and 76% respectively. Only Auxilium College (Autonomous) had a student demand score, and only Vellore Institute Of Technology has a NIRF rank. All three score above 54% of compared colleges on approvals and standing.
How to choose, and your chances
Use this list as a starting point, then check it against your own entrance rank, category and budget. Before applying, confirm the latest official closing ranks and the college's approvals, because counselling ranks change every year. 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 and compare a shortlist. Rating positions reflect official data only and are reviewed monthly.
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 Vellore?
Vellore Institute Of Technology is ranked #1 among MBA/PGDM colleges in Vellore on the Think Grads Rating, with a rating of 4.5. It was also ranked 21 by NIRF in the overall category in 2025.
How many MBA/PGDM colleges in Vellore are rated by Think Grads?
Think Grads has rated 6 MBA/PGDM colleges in Vellore. This page lists the top 3 of them in order of position, using official data compared against every college in India offering the same course.
What is the Think Grads Rating based on?
The Think Grads Rating, on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0, uses official data only. It looks at academic standing, student demand, approvals and standing, outcomes and value, and transparency, comparing each college with all colleges in India offering the course.
Is Auxilium College (Autonomous) NAAC accredited?
Yes. NAAC graded Auxilium College (Autonomous) A+ with a CGPA of 3.47, and the accreditation is valid until 8 May 2029. The college is at position 2 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 4.0.
What was the TANCET closing rank for Auxilium College (Autonomous)?
In TANCET 2025 round 1, the closing rank for MBA at Auxilium College (Autonomous) was 3679 for the General category in state-level seats. Check the latest official counselling data before applying, as ranks change every year.
Does Marudhar Kesari Jain College For Women have NAAC accreditation?
Yes. NAAC graded Marudhar Kesari Jain College For Women A+ with a CGPA of 3.36, valid until 17 Oct 2029. It is at position 3 on this list with a Think Grads Rating of 3.6.
Can colleges pay to be listed higher on Think Grads?
No. Colleges cannot pay to be listed or to change their position. Colleges in NIRF's national top 100 for the course category come first in NIRF order, and the rest follow by the Think Grads Rating.
How often is this MBA/PGDM list in Vellore updated?
The list is reviewed every month when new official data arrives. The current review for this list is dated October 2026, and positions are recomputed from official data only.