Business schools in India have been mushrooming at a very fast pace. However if, one wants to get certified with a reputed institution, then one will have to take a detailed study, as the number of schools has increased rapidly. As institute does have their own specification and choosing an institute would depend on various factors.
Listed below are most popular business schools in India.
1. Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune:
The SIBM has been consistently been ranked the top B Schools in India. It is located in Pune, Maharashtra and is affiliated to the Symbiosis International University. The SIBM provides a holistic environment for an all around development and learning. The SIBM has Campus recruitment Programme, which gives an opportunity for the institute to showcase its talent pool to the corporate world. The highly skilled base of students delivers their excellent performance and this eventually leads to a long term mutual association with the corporate world. The SIBM has many courses to offer. They have the two year MBA programme, two and half years for the executive programme, One year Post Graduate Diplomas and Customized executive Post Graduate Diploma Programmes. The faculty members are drawn from the cream of academia as well as industry. There immense experience and diverse backgrounds, provides valuable facets to the management world.
2. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi:
This is a distance learning National University. This University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985. The main aim of this university was to provide access to higher education to all the segments of the society. Also to offer high quality and innovative base programmes at different levels. To reach out to the disadvantageous with affordable prices across the country. The university has been in tie-ups with reputed public institutions and private enterprises for enhancing the educational opportunities. This University has been awarded as the World Leader in Distance education. Regular visits of foreign scholars is also promoted for delivering lectures and interacting with the faculty for better improvements.
3. Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad:
This institute was started in 1996 by a group of business leaders , who recognized the need of a globally ranked business school in India. The ISB maintains a close association with the Kellogg School of Management, London Business School and Wharton. They offer Post Graduate Programme which is equivalent to and MBA, Post Graduate Programme for Senior Executives which is equivalent to an Executive MBA and also a Doctoral Equivalent Fellow Programme in Management and also part-time executive Educational Programmes for senior and middle managements. This institute is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, thus making it the first Business schools in Asia to be recognized globally.
4. SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SP JIMR), Mumbai:
This institute was founded by the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in 1981. They offer two kinds of programmes equivalent to an MBA degree. A one year PGPM Programme (Post Graduate Programme in Management) and the two year PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management). The other courses includes the Executive management programme and Family Managed Business. They have two international campuses, one in Singapore and one in Dubai. The two year PGDM has been accredited by the Association of MBA`s.
5. ICFAI Business School (IBS), Hyderabad:
This institute was founded in 1995 and has been one of the best B-Schools in the country. The institute provides cent percent case based studies which is unique to IBS. They have the two year full time Management programmes to equip the students for a successful career. Apart from the two year MBA course, they also have the three year BBA programme and the PhD programmes. The IBS has campuses not only in Hyderabad but across eight other locations in India. They also have excellent placement facilities which enable their students to get placed among the top corporate.
6. National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), Chennai:
The NIBM is a premier online MBA institute in India rendering management courses through Online modes and correspondence. The online courses offered are the Diploma in Business Administration (DBA), The PG DBA, one year MBA, two year MBA and the Executive MBA for one year. The NIBM is an ISO 9001: 2008 Certified Institution. They follow the online discussion sessions and have the 24/7 web support and also email support. The study materials are dispatched to the students within 7 days of enrolment and follow a simple and quick Online admission Procedure.
7. Indian Institute of Management Training (IIMT), Pune:
This institute has a unique and innovating training method that ensures practical exposure to actual industrial life. They have a placement cell, which makes the necessary tie-up for placing their students well. The courses provided are the MBA both full time and correspondence which is for 2 years, Executive MBA programme which is for one year through correspondence and the Post Graduate Programme in Management which is a full time and two year course.
8. Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai:
This is a private University in Mumbai. It has been awarded the ISO 9001: 2000 , certified by ICL in 2004 and a A *** rating by CRISIL. It was also granted the Deemed university status by the UGC in 2003. they offer the PG programmes in MBA and PG Diploma courses in Management.
9. Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore:
This is one among the premier institutes of Management education and research promoting excellence in management in the country. This institute provides many management courses which includes the Post Graduate programme in Management (PGP), the Post Graduate Programme in Public policy and Management ( PGPPM), Post Graduate programme in Software Enterprise management (PGSEM) and Executive Post Graduate programme in Software Enterprise Management (EPGP) which is for one year and a Doctoral programme in Fellow Programme in management (FPM).
The institute also has the largest Student exchange programme among all the B-Schools in India with several partner universities across Europe, Australia and North America.
10. India Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM), Chennai:
The main focus of this institute is to focus on the national economic planning and with the highly researched management process has made the institute with linkages to all facets of the corporate world. This institute provides the Integrated and full time programme in national Economic Planning and Entrepreneurship, which is above the standard MBA and BBA programmes and along with the IIPM`s Fellowship have created some of the best standards in management field.
11.Indian School of Business Management and Administration (ISBM) , Hyderabad:
This institute provides a fast track short duration correspondence courses. These courses provide concept and case studies that are beneficial for the students and also is designed in such a manner that it does not interrupt their current career. They provide doctorate, masters, graduation, Advanced Diplomas, information technology, commerce and arts and many more. Here the one year MBA has a blend of both Indian and international standpoint and helps in tackling business situations both at Indian and international levels.
12. Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA), Chennai:
LIBA is one among the premier management institutes and has been consistently ranked among the top B-Schools in India. LIBA is a Jesuit Institute under the support of Loyola College Society. The students of LIBA hail from several backgrounds like engineering, social sciences and even there could be students with work experience along with the freshers. They provide the Full time and part time MBA programmes, the short and long term Management Development programmes, Executive Diploma programmes, and Doctoral programmes.
They have international collaborations through MoU with well known business schools in Europe, Australia, China and United States.
13. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA):
This institute is a public business school. It was established in 1961 as an autonomous body . They have the full time Post Graduate courses in management which is into Agribusiness management, Management of executives, Public Management and Policy and also Fellow programme in Management.
14.Indian Institute of Planning and Management (IIPM), Bangalore:
The institute was founded in 1973 and has grown to be one among the most reputed B-Schools in India. This institute provides the Integrated and full time programme in national Economic Planning and Entrepreneurship, which is above the standard MBA and BBA programmes and along with the IIPM`s Fellowship have created some of the best standards in management field.
15. Sathyabama Deemed University, Chennai:
This is a private university founded in 1988 as Sathyabama engineering College. It was declared deemed university in 2001 under the UGC act. According to a study, it is found that Sathyabama is among the top 100 colleges in India. The University has also received the ISO 9001: 2008 certification. It has departments is all main streams of engineering. They also have the top recruiting corporate that helps their students being placed.
16. Amity University, Noida:
This university has been recognized by the UGC through the Act of State Legislature and accredited by the national Assessment and Accreditation Council, with the highest A Grade. Amity university has also received the Indian Education Award , for being the best non–profit private University in India. The university provides Engineering courses, management courses. The management courses are Accredited by the American Council for Business Schools and Programs, USA and also by Accreditation Services for International Colleges, an accreditation body in UK.
17. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore:
Also known as the Indore University, was established in 1964. the university has more than 250 affiliated colleges having both Post graduation and Under graduation courses.
18. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad:
This University was founded in 1965 but established as a university in 1972. They have the full time and part time MBA courses. The full time MBA courses have the CMU MBA which is the offered in association with the Central Michigan University in US. Students spend one year in JNTU and one year in US.
19. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies ( UPES ), Dehradun:
The University was established in 2003 and offers more than 47 undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This is the first Indian Energy University recognized by the UGC under the UGC Act., the UK First Indian Institution to offer specialized programmes in Oil and Gas, information technology, , Infrastructure and logistics and many more. They have the two year full time MBA in a wide range of areas such as Oil and gas Management , Energy trading, Aviation Management, Power management. They also have the Executive MBA programme in Oil and gas.
20. Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai:
This institute has earned the accreditation of AICTE and is the only one that has a one year management course in India to be approved by the council. They are also in partnership with Educomp, a leader in the e-learning industry in India. They have the top faculties from US, Asian and top Indian B-Schools. The course contents are tailored to suit the global business environment. Also follow an international study tour.
21. XLRI, Jamshedpur:
XLRI or Xavier School of Management, is a private graduate business school. This is one of the oldest business schools in India. They offer the two year PG program in Business management, Personal Management, and Human resources Management and one year program in General Management program and Fellow Doctoral Programmes. The XLRI is among the top five business schools of the country, consistently.
22. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai:
This business school has both full time and part time courses. The full time courses includes the MMS (Masters of management Studies), the PDGM (Post Graduate Diploma in management) and the PGDM-E Biz (Post Graduate Diploma in Management – E business) where all the courses are for full two years. The distance education program is accredited by the Distance Education Council and is also for two years.
23. Indian institute of Commerce and Trade (IICT), Lucknow:
They are excellent in distance education which is for two years. They have the MBA in Finance, foreign trade, marketing, and many more. Apart from the MBA they have the one year Post Graduate Diploma and the six months Advanced Diploma and also a four month Diploma through distance education. This is at the 100 topmost popular autonomous MBA programs worlds wide.
24. Swiss Graduate School of Management (SGSM), Bangalore:
This is a private business school and specializes in international Business Administration. The two year MBA course is offered in co-operation with the SBS Swiss business school, Zurich, Switzerland. And the executive MBA is also offered in this institute.
25. University of Calcutta:
Among all the state Universities in India , this university has recorded the highest number of students who have cleared the doctoral entrance eligibility exam in sciences , conducted by the national Eligibility Test by the Government of India. They have the undergraduate and Masters programs. It is the yearly system that is followed here than the semester system.
26. Bharat Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai:
This is a private deemed university. The university has courses in various sectors which includes, engineering along with management. The IBM and the university has signed a MoU as a part of which the university will offer courses from the IBM Career education Program for second year students in MBA.
27. Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad:
This is a Christian University of Allahabad. They have placements for their students. This university mainly deals with agricultural courses, but also has management courses that being offered on regular two year full time classes.
28. Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai:
This belongs to the new generation of institutes of national importance. Since 1973, the institute has offered many honored degrees of Doctor of Science and Doctor of technology. They have the full time two year MBA courses available.
29. Annamalai University, Chennai:
The University offers courses of higher education in science, arts and engineering. They also have the distance mode of education. The Annamalai University was accredited by the National Assessment and accreditation Council with a B++. They have the two year full time MBA courses available.
30. Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata:
This is a public business school in Calcutta. This is a fully autonomous institute and offers many postgraduate and doctoral programs in Management and several Executive Education programs also. The PGDM and PGDCM is the two academic programs of the PGP which is equivalent to the MBA. There is the Fellow Program In Management and the Post graduate program for executives.
Above listed is a few of the top ranking institutes in management. There are many more across the country that are reputed and excellent in their academics. Students could do a thorough research before they reenroll themselves to any of the institute for their career.