With the rise in applicants for MBA admissions each year, it becomes crucial for any student to look at multiple factors before deciding which B-school to opt for. One such parameter to help in the annual B-School MBA ranking by various organizations, which shows how well each B-school is doing.
InsideIIM is one such organization that works directly with many B-schools and scores them out of 5 to come out with genuine and parametric ranks. Here are the top 10 B-schools in the country:
1) IIM Ahmedabad
Always at the top and always the best, it is said that you are an actual MBA graduate if you survive the first trimester of the flagship MBA programme provided at IIMA. Remembered by the red brick walls and mind-boggling case studies, IIMA is where you dream to be at.
2) IIM Calcutta
IIM Calcutta, crowned with three prestigious accreditations, it is known for its annual fests, Intaglio and Carpe Diem. The students here not only get a chance at top consulting firms but are known to be all-rounders in career and in life.
3) IIM Bangalore
With a prime corporate location, IIM Bangalore brings along many corporate tie-ups like incubation centers and development programmes. The campus infrastructure and facilities at IIMB, are said to be the best amongst all IIMs in the country.
4) FMS Delhi
Founded in 1984, it continues to sustain as the B-school that gives a high return on investment, with low fees and substantially higher placement packages. The prime location in Delhi and brand value make it a college worth preparing for. The only disadvantage is the lack of an on-campus hostel experience.
5) XLRI
Located Jamshedpur and with plans to expand with a branch in Delhi this year, XLRI has always been in the top five rankings, struggling to climb the ladder. The Human Resource MBA programme is the flagship course, giving the nation almost all of its top ranking HR professionals. The MBA-BM programme is a close second.
6) IIM Lucknow
A part of the Top 6 IIM’s in the country, IIM Lucknow, it is said to never have a boring night. Quizzes, late-night lectures, and on-campus parties, IIML doesn’t fall behind on any of these important experiences of a B-School life. Even with a huge batch size of 450+ students, it always outperforms during placements.
7) IIM Kozhikode
One of the prettiest campuses across the country, it is located in the city of backwaters, Kerala. From having an in-house Indian Business History museum and a flagship PGP programme, the helpful seniors are the legacy it brings. At IIMK, you’ll definitely need a lot of coffee if you want to be a part of all the activities happening around you.
8) IIM Indore
Known for housing amazing sports facilities, it is also called a student-driven campus for a reason. The campus ensures to have a diverse batch and appreciates all student activities on campus.
9) SPJIMR Mumbai
Many a time confused with the Global MBA programme provided by SP Jain School of Business, SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has an on-campus programme, which not only costs less but also provides an ACITE approved PGDM course.
10) IIFT Delhi
Being under the Ministry of Commerce, IIFT Delhi has its own separate entrance exam to decide on its students. The MBA programmes offer a specialization in International Trade, a crucial factor in the globalized world. With renowned lecturers and a sister campus in Kolkata, IIFT has always been in the top ten.
