NIRF releases list of best management colleges in Maharashtra

A list of top colleges according to the latest NIRF rankings has been released for students wishing to build a career in the management sector in the state of Maharashtra. According to an NDTV report, this list will be helpful for students in choosing the right institution for MBA admissions for the year 2027.

According to the NIRF 2025 rankings, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) located in Mumbai is first among Maharashtra's top institutions, with a national rank of 6. This is followed by Pune's Symbiosis Institute of Business Management at 11th place and Mumbai's Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay at 14th place. In this list, Mumbai's SP Jain Institute of Management and Research is ranked 20th and SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies is ranked 24th.

Furthermore, the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur is ranked 25th, Mumbai's KJ Somaiya Institute of Management is 65th, and Mumbai's Prince LN Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (PGDM) is 75th. The Institute of Management Technology Nagpur has been included in this list, securing the 99th position.

This ranking framework is primarily based on five important criteria. These include "Teaching, Learning and Resources", "Research and Professional Practice", "Graduation Outcomes", "Outreach and Inclusivity", as well as "Perception". The institutions have been evaluated keeping all these aspects in mind.

The MBA admission process is now gaining momentum and several important entrance examinations are to be held in the coming months. According to official information, the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2026 exam will be held on 29 November. Meanwhile, students who wish to apply for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2027 can apply by 6 December 2026.

According to the NDTV India report, all candidates wishing to build a career in the field of management are advised to visit the official website of the respective college before applying to any institution. Students should thoroughly check the admission process, fee structure, and eligibility criteria provided there, so that no difficulties arise in the future.

Candidates have been specifically instructed to verify the eligibility criteria before applying for admission to any course or institution. Currently, applications are being accepted on several portals, therefore students should complete the process within the time limit.