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Top Government colleges in India as per NIRF Rankings 2025: All MBA aspirants who are considering government MBA colleges have a list of top 14 colleges for MBA admission 2026-28, making it the highest-ranked public MBA college in India. According to the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, IIM Ahmedabad has consistently been ranked at the No. 1 position for the past six consecutive years, underlining its unmatched academic and placement strength. Meanwhile, IIM Calcutta slipped to 7th in 2025 from 5th position in 2024. These shifts, combined with parameters like placements, ROI, inclusivity, and research output, make the 2025 rankings a crucial guide for MBA aspirants targeting admission for the 2026–28 batch. Read more to find out the NIRF 2025 MBA rankings for government colleges in India.
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Take a look at the following key highlights of the NIRF Rankings 2025, which talk about the government colleges in India.
IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Kozhikode have consistently held the top 3 positions, continuously for the past 3 years (2023-25).
IIM Calcutta dropped to the 7th position in 2025, slipping from 5th in 2024 and 4th in 2023.
IIT Kharagpur had a major jump to 12th in 2025 from 19th in 2024, while Banaras Hindu University (BHU) ranked 60th in 2025, showing a fall as compared to 48th in 2024.
The NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) 2025 has released the list of top government management institutions in India, many of which are prestigious government-run schools. Take a look at the following table, which is a mix of IIMs, IITs and other public institutions
College Name | NIRF Ranking 2025 | NIRF Ranking 2024 | NIRF Rank 2023 |
1 | 1 | 1 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
3 | 3 | 3 | |
IIT Delhi, Department of Management Studies | 4 | 4 | 5 |
5 | 7 | 6 | |
IIM Mumbai (formerly NITIE) | 6 | 6 | 10 |
7 | 5 | 4 | |
8 | 8 | 8 | |
12 | 19 | 14 | |
14 | 10 | 10 | |
22 | 18 | 18 | |
27 | 29 | 28 | |
- | - | 9 | |
60 | 48 | 56 |
As can be seen from the table above, IIM A, B and K have consistently held the top 3 positions in the NIRF MBA rankings for the past three years (2025, 2024 and 2023), reflecting their academic excellence, global reputation and placement strength. With a batch size of 400+ students each and a recruiter list featuring top companies like McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Google and Microsoft, these IIMs continue to justify their NIRF rankings.
Here are some facts as to why these three IIMs continue to stand out from the rest of the public colleges in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
Details | Why it Stands Out? | Fees (Approx.) (Subject to Revision) | Average Placement Package 2025 |
IIM Ahmedabad | Known for its case-study pedagogy, powerful alumni network and highest brand value among Indian B-schools | Rs. 25-27 Lakhs | Rs. 35-36 LPA |
IIM Bangalore | Known for a strong focus on consulting and technology roles, global exchange programs | Rs. 24.5 Lakhs | Rs. 32-34 LPA |
IIM Kozhikode | Has a distinct identity as a diversity champion with one of the highest female student ratios among IIMs, along with strong placement packages. | Rs. 22-23 Lakhs | Rs. 28-30 LPA |
While older IIMs (IIM A, B and K) continue to dominate the top government colleges list in the NIRF MAB 2025 rankings. One major change that can be seen is that the Department of Management Studies (DMS) IIT Delhi and Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), IIT Kharagpur, have come out as strong competitors in the MBA government colleges. Check out some of the top reasons why IITs are dominating this space.
ROI Advantage: IITs have significantly lower fees as compared to IIMs, but their average packages are quite competitive.
Tech and Analytics Edge: With IITs having a tech-driven ecosystem, students get access to cutting-edge research, strong STEM integration, which IIMs tend to lack.
Corporate Connect: IIT Delhi and IIT Kharagpur are known for attracting consulting and tech recruiters that also dominate the IIM campus.
All MBA aspirants must understand that NIRF rankings are not just any numbers; instead, they are a valuable tool for aspirants to decide which B-school would be the best for getting admission. NIRF rankings consider multiple parameters like Teaching & Learning, Research Output, Graduation Outcomes (placements), Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception. Students can use the rankings strategically to make better choices.
Here’s how you can use NIRF Ranking 2025 data to get an MBA admission for the 2026-28 batch.
When choosing colleges/institutes, make sure you check the overall ranking and consistency in their NIRF 2025 rankings. A college showing consistency shows long-term stability and reputation. For instance, IIM A, B and K have been securing the top 3 spots for the past three years.
If gender diversity matters to you, then IIM Kozhikode and IIM Indore will be the best options for you.
Check Perception and Global Visibility: Colleges with high NIRF scores in perception will indicate stronger alumni networks and employee branding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NIRF rankings are based on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning and Resources; Research and Professional Practices; Graduation Outcomes; Outreach and Inclusivity; and Perception.
In the 2025 Management Rankings by the NIRF, NMIMS is ranked at no. 24th. Last year, the college ranked in 16th position.
IIM Ahmedabad is the number 1 management college in India, as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025.
Yes, NIRF 2025 MBA rankings have been released for all the domains. All candidates can visit the official website to check the NIRF rankings.
On Question asked by student community
With a CAT 2025 percentile of 99.27 and all sectional percentiles above 93, your son has a strong and competitive profile, but calls from IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta depend on more than just CAT score.
For IIM Ahmedabad, the CAT cutoff for the general category is usually very high
With an NC-OBC category, 85.77 percentile in CAT, a strong 9/9/8 academic profile, and a graduation background in Horticulture, you do have some chances, but they differ significantly between IIM Ahmedabad FABM and IIM Lucknow ABM.
For IIM Ahmedabad – FABM, the institute usually has a very high CAT percentile
Yes, if you appear for the CBSE improvement exam as a private candidate and score higher marks, then the latest marksheet will be considered as your valid Class 12th result. For IIM A, B, C and other top IIMs, they look at the final updated marksheet that you present at
Hey Ramesh! Looking at your profile—10th: 92%, 12th: 93%, Master’s CGPA: 8.3, no work experience, SC category—you have a solid academic record. For top IIMs like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta, SC category candidates usually need a CAT percentile of around 92–94 to have a realistic chance at admission. Other IIMs
Hi Lokendra
As you are from SC category and also a PWD candidate, your chances of getting a call from IIM A,B,C will be very good at 60 - 65 percentile. The official minimum percentile required for your category (cutoff) is 50 percentile but the safe percentile for getting a
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