MBAUniverse.com Rankings USPs are:
Check why MBAUniverse.com Rankings are one of India’s top Rankings
• India’s Most Comprehensive MBA Ranking: All top B-schools including IIMs, IITs, PGDM B-schools, Public & Private Universities are ranked in this highly comprehensive Ranking.
• Quantitative Analysis, No ‘Perception’ Scores: Ever since the start, this Ranking is based purely on Quantitative Data without any weightage for ‘Perceptions’, making it a truly objective Ranking.
• Holistic Assessment Framework: Since its inception, this Ranking uses a holistic assessment framework that measures the triad of ‘Input’, ‘Process’, and ‘Outcomes’ of a management school.
• Methodology Benchmarked with the Best: Researchers working on this survey are constantly reviewing methodologies adopted by leading global and national Rankings.
• Widest reach within Educators, Influencers and Aspirants: This ranking reaches 10,000+ Policy Makers, MBA Educators, Corporate Leaders & Influencers. Ranking reaches 200,000+ MBA Aspirants, who use this to take admission decisions.
• Weightage to Global Accreditation: In line with global trends, our rankings have pioneered giving specific weightage to Top International Accreditations i.e., AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
• Integration with MBAUniverse.com College Search: Ranked B-schools can be found easily by students on MBAUniverse.com using Ranking Filters that includes NIRF Rankings.
A short note on Ranking Methodology follows.
Research Methodology Overview
Since 2010, MBAUniverse.com conducts its annual MBAUniverse.com B-school Ranking which is recognized as one of India’s most credible MBA Ranking. As a trend setter, this ranking has always used only hard-facts and objective-data for rankings. No perception surveys or qualitative assessments have been used in this survey. A brief overview of research methodology follows.
Research Methodology Overview: The ranking will be conducted over four phases:
- Step 1: Stakeholder Feedback Analysis, Literature Review of Research and Methodologies
- Step 2: Development of Questionnaire
- Step 3: Invitation for Participation, Data Collection & Verification
- Step 4: Statistical Analysis
- Step 5: Finalization & Publication of Rankings
Eligibility Criteria: Participation is open to Institutions that meet following criteria:
- B-school must offer an MBA/PGDM that is recognized by UGC or AICTE or any other competent Regulatory Body by Ministry of HRD, Government of India
- Must offer a 2-year Full Time MBA/PGDM Program
- A minimum of 3 batches must have graduated for the 2-year MBA/PGDM Program
- Director/Head of Institution must be willing to endorse and accept responsibility for all data submitted.
- 1 Year MBA equivalent programs offered by ISB Hyderabad and other B-schools are NOT considered for this ranking since their cohorts are significantly different in work experience.
Research Method & Weightages
Factor analysis is used to reduce a large number of variables into fewer numbers of factors. This technique extracted ‘maximum common variance’ from all variables and slotted them into a common score. As an index of all variables, we used this score for further analysis. Based on Factor Analysis, following weightages were assigned for three clusters in last year’s survey. This year, based on data received, and some modifications in the questionnaire, these weightages might change marginally.
Clusters/Factors
Key Criteria/Variables
Weightage (%)
Input
Student Quality & Diversity
20
Entrance Exam performance: 48% weightage
Student Selectivity: 32.5% weightage.
Academic Profile: 19.5%
Process
Faculty, Academics, Research, International Accreditation
43
Faculty Size and Profile: 47% weightage
Research & Publication: 27.5% weightage
International Accreditation: 13.5% weightage
Digital Teaching – Learning Resources: 6.5% Weightage
Campus Physical Infrastructure: 5.5% Weightage
Outcome
Career Outcomes & Entrepreneurship
37
Placements Quality and Numbers: 82.5% weightage
Entrepreneurship Outcomes: 17.5% weightage.
MBAUniverse.com Rankings USPs are:
Check why MBAUniverse.com Rankings are one of India’s top Rankings
• India’s Most Comprehensive MBA Ranking: All top B-schools including IIMs, IITs, PGDM B-schools, Public & Private Universities are ranked in this highly comprehensive Ranking.
• Quantitative Analysis, No ‘Perception’ Scores: Ever since the start, this Ranking is based purely on Quantitative Data without any weightage for ‘Perceptions’, making it a truly objective Ranking.
• Holistic Assessment Framework: Since its inception, this Ranking uses a holistic assessment framework that measures the triad of ‘Input’, ‘Process’, and ‘Outcomes’ of a management school.
• Methodology Benchmarked with the Best: Researchers working on this survey are constantly reviewing methodologies adopted by leading global and national Rankings.
• Widest reach within Educators, Influencers and Aspirants: This ranking reaches 10,000+ Policy Makers, MBA Educators, Corporate Leaders & Influencers. Ranking reaches 200,000+ MBA Aspirants, who use this to take admission decisions.
• Weightage to Global Accreditation: In line with global trends, our rankings have pioneered giving specific weightage to Top International Accreditations i.e., AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.
• Integration with MBAUniverse.com College Search: Ranked B-schools can be found easily by students on MBAUniverse.com using Ranking Filters that includes NIRF Rankings.
A short note on Ranking Methodology follows.
Research Methodology Overview
Since 2010, MBAUniverse.com conducts its annual MBAUniverse.com B-school Ranking which is recognized as one of India’s most credible MBA Ranking. As a trend setter, this ranking has always used only hard-facts and objective-data for rankings. No perception surveys or qualitative assessments have been used in this survey. A brief overview of research methodology follows.
Research Methodology Overview: The ranking will be conducted over four phases:
- Step 1: Stakeholder Feedback Analysis, Literature Review of Research and Methodologies
- Step 2: Development of Questionnaire
- Step 3: Invitation for Participation, Data Collection & Verification
- Step 4: Statistical Analysis
- Step 5: Finalization & Publication of Rankings
Eligibility Criteria: Participation is open to Institutions that meet following criteria:
- B-school must offer an MBA/PGDM that is recognized by UGC or AICTE or any other competent Regulatory Body by Ministry of HRD, Government of India
- Must offer a 2-year Full Time MBA/PGDM Program
- A minimum of 3 batches must have graduated for the 2-year MBA/PGDM Program
- Director/Head of Institution must be willing to endorse and accept responsibility for all data submitted.
- 1 Year MBA equivalent programs offered by ISB Hyderabad and other B-schools are NOT considered for this ranking since their cohorts are significantly different in work experience.
Research Method & Weightages
Factor analysis is used to reduce a large number of variables into fewer numbers of factors. This technique extracted ‘maximum common variance’ from all variables and slotted them into a common score. As an index of all variables, we used this score for further analysis. Based on Factor Analysis, following weightages were assigned for three clusters in last year’s survey. This year, based on data received, and some modifications in the questionnaire, these weightages might change marginally.
Clusters/Factors | Key Criteria/Variables | Weightage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Input | Student Quality & Diversity | 20 |
| Entrance Exam performance: 48% weightage Student Selectivity: 32.5% weightage. Academic Profile: 19.5% |
|
Process | Faculty, Academics, Research, International Accreditation | 43 |
| Faculty Size and Profile: 47% weightage Research & Publication: 27.5% weightage International Accreditation: 13.5% weightage Digital Teaching – Learning Resources: 6.5% Weightage Campus Physical Infrastructure: 5.5% Weightage |
|
Outcome | Career Outcomes & Entrepreneurship | 37 |
| Placements Quality and Numbers: 82.5% weightage Entrepreneurship Outcomes: 17.5% weightage. |
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Designed to serve the informational needs of MBA Aspirants, MBAUniverse.com has been conducting annual B-school Ranking since 2010. Our rankings are recognized as one of India’s most credible MBA Ranking and used by 150,000+ MBA aspirants for their Admission decision. As a trend setter, since the inception, MBAUniverse.com Ranking has used a holistic assessments framework that measures the triad of ‘Input’, ‘Process’, and ‘Outcomes’ of a management school. Rankings 2026 will be released in December 2025. Last date for submission of data is November 22, 2025. IIMs, IITs, UGC, AICTE and other government approved B-schools are invited to participate. Kindly fill the following questionnaire by the due date. For queries, you may email the survey coordinator at [email protected].