The S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai, has secured the No.1 position, reaffirming its reputation for high-quality management education and industry-ready curriculum.XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, widely recognized for its HR program and leadership training, stands at Rank 2, while Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram, occupies Rank 3, solidifying its place among India’s elite MBA institutions.
Other leading B-schools such as NMIMS SBM Mumbai, SIBM Pune, SCMHRD Pune, IMT Ghaziabad, IMI New Delhi, Great Lakes Chennai, and XIMB Bhubaneswar also feature prominently within the top 10, reflecting their consistent academic performance and strong placement outcomes.
The ranking underscores the evolving landscape of management education in India, with private B-Schools playing a crucial role in nurturing future business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Top 10 Private B-Schools in India (BT-MDRA 2025) – College Information Table
| S.No | Institute Name | City |
| 1 | S. P. Jain Institute of Management & Research (SPJIMR) | Mumbai |
| 2 | XLRI – Xavier School of Management | Jamshedpur |
| 3 | Management Development Institute (MDI) | Gurugram |
| 4 | SVKM’s NMIMS, School of Business Management | Mumbai |
| 5 | Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) | Pune |
| 6 | Symbiosis Centre for Management & Human Resource Development (SCMHRD) | Pune |
| 7 | Institute of Management Technology (IMT) | Ghaziabad |
| 8 | International Management Institute (IMI) | New Delhi |
| 9 | Great Lakes Institute of Management | Chennai |
| 10 | Xavier Institute of Management (XIMB) | Bhubaneswar |