NMIMS University Mumbai
(NMIMS Mumbai)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1981
Campus Size
40.00 Acres
Total Students
12,000
Faculty
600
Student-Faculty
20:1
NMIMS University's Recognition in National and Global Rankings
NMIMS Mumbai Rankings 2025 - NIRF, Management & School-Wise
NMIMS University holds strong NIRF positions - #52 in University and #18 in Management (2024). The School of Business Management (SBM) Mumbai is NMIMS's primary ranking driver, consistently appearing in India's top-20 B-school lists. NMIMS also ranks well in Pharmacy (#8) and Law (top-30). The university's Mumbai headquarters, strong alumni in the financial sector, and focused investment in management education create a distinctive positioning.
NIRF Rankings - Category-Wise (2024)
| Category | NIRF Rank | Year-on-Year Trend |
|---|---|---|
| University | #52 | Improved from #58 (2023) |
| Management | #18 | Improved from #21 (2023) |
| Pharmacy | #8 | Stable |
| Law | 25-30 band | Stable |
| Engineering | Not in top 100 | MPSTME still growing |
SBM Mumbai - B-School Rankings
| Ranking Body | SBM Mumbai Position | Among Private B-Schools |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management | #18 | #5-6 (after SIBM, XLRI, MDI, SPJIMR) |
| Business Today | #15-18 | Top 5 private |
| Outlook | #16-20 | Top 5 private |
| AMBA Accreditation | International accreditation | One of few Indian B-schools with AMBA |
SBM Mumbai's AMBA (Association of MBAs) accreditation places it among an elite group of Indian B-schools with international quality validation. AMBA is held by only ISB, IIM A/B/C, and a handful of other Indian institutions.
NMIMS vs Other Universities - Rankings Comparison
| University | NIRF University | NIRF Management | NAAC | Key Differentiator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMIMS Mumbai | #52 | #18 | A+ | SBM MBA, BFSI placement, Mumbai |
| Symbiosis Pune | #58 | #15 (SIBM) | A++ | SIBM MBA, SLS Law, MBB consulting |
| Christ Bangalore | #72 | Not ranked | A++ (3.73) | Best UG programs (BBA, B.Com) |
| LPU | #42 | 76-100 | A++ | Scale, QS Asia, innovation |
| Amity Noida | 51-75 | 76-100 | A+ | Breadth, industry connect |
NMIMS and Symbiosis are the clear management ranking leaders. NMIMS's edge is the Mumbai location and BFSI recruitment; Symbiosis's edge is consulting recruitment and law school strength. For students focused on MBA careers in finance, NMIMS SBM Mumbai is the stronger choice.
NMIMS Mumbai Rankings 2025
NMIMS Mumbai is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #8 in MBA by India Today; #12 in Management by NIRF.
India Today
#8
MBA · 2025
Score: 80.00
NIRF
#12
Management · 2025
Score: 72.50
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2025 | #8 |
80.00
|
1 |
| MBA | 2024 | #7 |
80.40
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 2025 | #12 |
72.50
|
1 |
| Management | 2024 | #11 |
72.90
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 declined
How NMIMS Mumbai Compares
India Today MBA Rankings - Top 8 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #1 | 95.00 | - | |
| #2 | #2 | 93.50 | - | |
| #3 | #4 | 92.00 | 1 | |
| #5 | #6 | 86.00 | 1 | |
| #6 | #5 | 84.00 | 1 | |
| #7 | #8 | 82.00 | 1 | |
|
NMIMS Mumbai
|
#8 | #7 | 80.00 | 1 |
| #9 | #9 | 79.00 | - |
Latest News about NMIMS Mumbai
NMIMS Mumbai Records 98% Placement Rate in 2025-26 Season with Avg Package of ₹18.4 LPA
Apr 22, 2026
NMIMS Mumbai Retains NAAC A++ Accreditation Following Peer Team Assessment in February 2026
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