The Ministry of Education today released the tenth edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, showcasing India’s leading higher education institutions across 17 categories—including the highly anticipated Management (MBA) rankings.

Key Highlights — Management Category

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) retains its #1 position, continuing a remarkable run at the top of the management rankings.

• IIM Bangalore (IIMB) and IIM Kozhikode (IIMK) maintain their slots at #2 and #3, respectively, mirroring last year’s standings.

• IIT Delhi (IITD) breaks into the top 5, securing #4, and symbolizes the institution’s growing forte in management education.

• IIM Lucknow (IIML) moves up to #5, demonstrating upward mobility compared to previous years.

The full Top 10 MBA institutions include:

1. IIM Ahmedabad

2. IIM Bangalore

3. IIM Kozhikode

4. IIT Delhi

5. IIM Lucknow

6. IIM Mumbai

7. IIM Calcutta

8. IIM Indore

9. Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram

10. XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur

Trends and Movement

• IIMA, IIMB, and IIMK hold their dominant positions from last year.

• IIM Lucknow ascends to the fifth spot, up from seventh in 2024.

• IIM Calcutta slips from #5 to #7 this year.

• IIT Delhi remains steady at #4, cementing its growing reputation in management education.

Institutional Momentum: A Hybrid of Legacy and Innovation

• IIM Ahmedabad, with its stringent faculty-to-student ratios, strong research output, and exceptional placement results, continues to lead the pack. Its consistent excellence underscores its longstanding heritage and strategic focus.

• IIT Delhi’s presence at #4 reflects its increasing investment in interdisciplinary management programs and industry-aligned research—a trend that elevates its stature among traditional B-schools.

Implications for Prospective MBA Aspirants

• With IIMA, IIMB, and IIMK remaining atop the rankings, competitive CAT aspirants can continue to focus their preparation toward these premier offerings.

• IIT Delhi’s rise indicates growing confidence among students and recruiters in technical institutions delivering quality management education.

• The upward trajectory of IIM Lucknow offers fresh opportunities for students seeking value-packed programs outside the classic triad.

Behind the Rankings

Released today at a gala event in New Delhi by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, NIRF 2025 covers a wide range of categories—Management, Engineering, Medical, Colleges, Universities, Research, Sustainability, and more. Rankings are measured across five parameters:

1. Teaching, Learning & Resources

2. Research & Professional Practice

3. Graduation Outcomes

4. Outreach & Inclusivity

5. Perception

The management rankings explicitly reflect performance across these domains, offering a full spectrum evaluation from faculty and infrastructure to placement and peer reputation.

Summary Table: NIRF 2025 Top 5 Management Institutes

In conclusion, while the IIM core continues its dominance, the growing credibility of IIT Delhi in the MBA domain spotlights the evolving landscape of business education in India.

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