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Top B-Schools in India – List of Top 50 colleges

You might have heard a lot about an MBA and the increased marketability and enhancement of your skills the degree offers, especially when done from a top B-School. We have compiled a list of top B-schools in India for MBA. The business schools have been categorised according to their relative importance.

For example, B-schools mentioned in category 1 are the premier management schools of India and will offer lucrative opportunities during and after your MBA degree.

Check the comprehensive list below:

TOP B-SCHOOLS IN INDIA: CATEGORY 1

This category of business schools contains the premier management institutes of India.

1. Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)

IIM Ahmedabad Campus with tall red building in the background — Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

IIM Ahmedabad is also known as the “Mecca of Marketing”. IIM-A is one part of the ‘trinity’ of best b-schools in India (the others being IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta).

An MBA degree from IIM Ahmedabad is the most sought after by many CAT aspirants. As mentioned before, the bschool is best known for the diverse opportunities it provides for aspirants aiming for specialisation in Marketing.

Another important thing to note about IIM-A is its ‘diversity’ quota’. Say, if you are from a humanities background who has done well in their field then you will be offered certain relaxation as compared to other aspirants from an engineering background.

This is just one factor that IIM-Ahmedabad considers in its diversity quota. Overall, your profile will be a deciding factor in impressing the admissions committee.

Summer Placement: 2.40 L
Final Placement: 25.83 LPA

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2. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore

Just as IIM-A is infamous for its Marketing, IIM Bangalore is the “Mecca for Consulting”. The college is visited by top consulting firms like Bain and Company, McKinsey, BCG, among others.

The b-school has a beautiful green campus spread over 100 acres of land in the heart of the city. IIM Bangalore has a culture of heterogeneity wherein each student is given enough opportunity to explore their own individuality and talents. There is more diversity in the student pool as compared to IIM Calcutta.

Summer Placement: 2.00 L
Final Placement: 25.00 LPA

3. Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC)

IIM Calcutta Top B-School Ranking — Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

“Mecca for Finance”, as is known our Category 1 Top B-school in India. IIM-C is the premier management college for aspirants wishing to enhance their skills in the area of finance.

A few notable companies visiting IIM Calcutta for campus placements are: Accenture Strategy, Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, EY Parthenon and McKinsey & Company, among others.

Summer Placement: 2.00L
Final Placement: 27.80 LPA

4. Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

ISB Hyderabad's Entry Gate showcase displaying the b-school's name prominently — Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

Indian School of Business accepts admission on the basis of GMAT as well, unlike most other IIMs which consider GMAT only for admissions into their Executive MBA program.

In many aspects, ISB is equally matched with IIM Ahmedabad, if not better. However, ISB requires 5 years of work experience on average. The duration of the MBA is of 1 year.

The most notable point about the Indian School of Business is its emphasis on ‘entrepreneurial spirit’. You can gain ample support for your own initiatives too from the college if a job is not what you are after.

Summers: NA (one-year program)
Finals: 25.71 LPA