CAT 2025: List Of Top 25 MBA Colleges in India
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CAT 2025 is one of the most competitive entrance exams for MBA aspirants in India, opening pathways to the country’s premier management institutes. Candidates preparing for CAT often look for a reliable list of top B-schools, especially those in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), to plan their target scores and application strategies.
India’s management education ecosystem is led by the IIMs, followed by prestigious institutions such as XLRI, MDI, SIBM, SPJIMR, and management programs offered by IITs. This list of the top 25 MBA colleges in India, as per the NIRF, highlights each institute’s location and score to help aspirants make informed decisions while shortlisting colleges.
List Of Top 25 MBA Colleges in India
These top-ranked institutes are known for stellar placements, global recognition, and strong academic frameworks. The ranking is based on NIRF rankings.
Top Management Institutes
|
Rank |
Institute Name |
City |
State |
Score |
|
1 |
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad |
Ahmedabad |
Gujarat |
83.29 |
|
2 |
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore |
Bengaluru |
Karnataka |
81.56 |
|
3 |
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode |
Kozhikode |
Kerala |
79.85 |
|
4 |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
New Delhi |
Delhi |
78.94 |
|
5 |
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow |
Lucknow |
Uttar Pradesh |
77.97 |
|
6 |
Indian Institute of Management Mumbai |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
77.58 |
|
7 |
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta |
Kolkata |
West Bengal |
77.34 |
|
8 |
Indian Institute of Management Indore |
Indore |
Madhya Pradesh |
75.68 |
|
9 |
Management Development Institute |
Gurugram |
Haryana |
71.96 |
|
10 |
XLRI – Xavier School of Management |
Jamshedpur |
Jharkhand |
70.63 |
|
11 |
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management |
Pune |
Maharashtra |
67.90 |
|
12 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
Kharagpur |
West Bengal |
66.97 |
|
13 |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
66.80 |
|
14 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
65.82 |
|
15 |
Indian Institute of Management Raipur |
Raipur |
Chhattisgarh |
65.03 |
|
16 |
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli |
Tiruchirappalli |
Tamil Nadu |
64.95 |
|
17 |
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade |
New Delhi |
Delhi |
62.93 |
|
18 |
Indian Institute of Management Ranchi |
Ranchi |
Jharkhand |
62.77 |
|
19 |
Indian Institute of Management Rohtak |
Rohtak |
Haryana |
62.60 |
|
20 |
S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
62.06 |
|
21 |
Indian Institute of Management Udaipur |
Udaipur |
Rajasthan |
61.79 |
|
22 |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
Roorkee |
Uttarakhand |
61.77 |
|
23 |
Indian Institute of Management Kashipur |
Kashipur |
Uttarakhand |
61.74 |
|
24 |
SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
60.99 |
|
25 |
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur |
Nagpur |
Maharashtra |
60.88 |
CAT 2025 Updates
The CAT 2025 schedule follows a structured timeline similar to previous years and will help aspirants plan their preparation effectively. The registration process began on August 1, 2025, and remained open until September 20, 2025, giving candidates ample time to complete the application form and upload required documents. The admit card will be released on November 12, 2025, enabling candidates to access essential exam-day details such as the test centre, reporting time, and slot information. The CAT 2025 exam is scheduled for November 30, 2025, and will be conducted across multiple cities in three likely slots. Aspirants are advised to stay updated, follow guidelines carefully, and ensure a smooth exam-day experience.