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    20 B-Schools That Deserved Better in NIRF 2024 Rankings

    Team Careers360Updated on 27 Aug 2024, 05:35 PM IST

    The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) evaluates and ranks the top educational institutions in India every year. NIRF MBA rankings 2024 are more than just numbers — they often serve as a decisive factor in choosing a college, overshadowing other crucial factors such as placement records, faculty quality, alumni success, and salary packages. In the NIRF management rankings 2024, some esteemed institutions received lower-than-expected rankings, while others didn’t even make it to the list. This article explores 20 B-schools that deserved a better position in the NIRF MBA 2024 rankings, shedding light on why they might have been underrated or overlooked.

    20 B-Schools That Deserved Better in NIRF 2024 Rankings
    Top 20 B-Schools That Deserved Better in NIRF 2024 Rankings

    20 B-Schools That Deserved Better in NIRF 2024 Rankings

    The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) provides a comprehensive assessment of educational institutions based on a range of criteria such as learning, teaching, research, and industry connections. The NIRF ranking is a crucial indicator of an institution’s quality and reputation.Check out the insights of 20 B-schools that deserved better in NIRF 2024 rankings which makes them exceptional.

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    College Name

    Location

    Ownership

    Institute Type

    NIRF 2024 Status

    Placement Percentage

    Median Salary

    Total Degrees & Courses

    Total Students

    Gender Diversity

    Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Private

    Autonomous Institute

    Not Participated

    88%

    Rs 22,28,000

    4 Degrees, 8 Courses

    397

    Male 76% and Female 24%

    Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal

    Private

    Affiliated Institute

    Participated

    94%

    Rs 15,00,000

    7 Degrees, 22 Courses

    3,940 (Overall)

    Male 57% and Female 43%

    National Insurance Academy, Pune

    Pune, Maharashtra

    Public

    Standalone Institute

    Participated

    100%

    Rs 13,00,000

    1 Degree, 1 Course

    237

    Male 66%, Female 34%

    Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi

    New Delhi

    Private

    -

    Participated

    100%

    Rs 11,40,000

    2 Degrees, 9 Courses

    457

    Male 66%, Female 34%

    Institute of Management Technology, Nagpur

    Nagpur, Maharashtra

    Private

    -

    Participated

    100%

    Rs 10,81,000

    2 Degrees, 4 Courses

    496

    Male 61% Female 39%

    Jagdish Sheth School of Management, Bangalore

    Bangalore, Karnataka

    Private

    Autonomous

    Participated

    77%

    Rs 10,50,000

    1 Degree, 5 Courses

    473

    Male 64%, Female 36%

    Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal

    Bhopal,

    Madhya Pradesh



    Public

    Deemed University

    Participated

    99%

    Rs 10,00,000

    2 Degrees, 3 Courses

    191

    Male 67%, Female 33%

    University of Allahabad

    Allahabad,

    Uttar Pradesh



    Public

    INI, Central University

    101-125 Rank Band

    100%

    Rs 9,40,000

    27 Degrees,

    450+ Courses



    19,254 (Overall)

    Male 73%, Female 27%

    SDM Institute for Management Development

    Mysuru, Karnataka

    Private

    -

    Participated

    94%

    Rs 9,29,000

    2 Degrees, 2 Courses

    360

    Male 59%, Female 41%

    The ICFAI University, Jaipur

    Jaipur, Rajasthan

    Private

    State Private University

    Participated

    100%

    Rs 8,29,000

    -

    198

    Male 51%, Female 49%

    Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Gandhinagar

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

    Private

    Autonomous

    Participated

    100%

    Rs 7,89,500

    2 Degrees, 4 Courses

    118

    Male 74%, Female 26%

    Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad

    Hyderabad, Telangana

    Private

    Standalone

    101-125 Rank Band

    96%

    Rs 7,60,000

    1 Degree, 5 Courses

    902

    Male 52%, Female 48%


    While rankings are a useful benchmark, they are just one of many factors that prospective MBA students should consider when selecting a business school. It's important to look beyond the NIRF MBA rankings to understand the unique strengths and opportunities each institution offers.

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    Questions related to JBIMS Mumbai

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    Have a question related to JBIMS Mumbai ?

    HELLO,

    Yes, Top MBA colleges in Maharashtra like JBIMS , SIMSREE and PUMBA do have specific reservations, including for the Defence quota for admissions through the MAH MBA CET exam , typically around 5 percent for Defence personnel's wards/spouses , though exact percentages and rules are crucial.

    Hope this will

    Hello,

    At 96 percentile , he has good chances , in following Colleges especially due to strong academics and experience.

    Very Good Non-IIM Options (High Chance)

    These colleges generally accept candidates in the 95–96 percentile range.

    Hope it

    Good afternoon,

    Officially, JBIMS has no management quota.

    Admission to JBIMS is entirely merit-based through CAP rounds conducted by DTE Maharashtra. The selection process uses entrance test scores such as MAH CET, CAT, CMAT, or GMAT for foreign and NRI applicants.

    Reliable sources consistently confirm that JBIMS does not offer

    Hi dear candidate,

    The JBIMS Mumbai holds a good reputation and record regarding it's placement record especially for courses like MMS (Master of Management Studies) and MSc Finance.

    The top recruiters at JBIMS are Accenture, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank etc.

    JBIMS gives 100% placement assistance with it's average package ranging