Executive MBA
Executive Master of Business Administration
Top Ranked Executive MBA Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 8 NIRF-ranked colleges for Executive MBA in India. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹6.00 Lakh to ₹42.00 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
Government | ₹3,500,000 | View |
| #2 |
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka |
Government | ₹3,300,000 | View |
| #3 |
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Kozhikode, Kerala |
Government | ₹1,595,000 | View |
| #3 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Government | ₹4,200,000 | View |
| #5 |
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
Government | ₹2,625,000 | View |
| #6 |
Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Government | ₹1,732,000 | View |
| #6 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal |
Government | ₹600,000 | View |
| #7 |
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal |
Government | ₹3,100,000 | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
All NIRF Ranked Executive MBA Colleges (17)
Complete list of NIRF ranked colleges offering Executive MBA
| NIRF Rank | College | Avg Package |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
IIM Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
|
₹35.22 LPA |
| 2 |
IIM Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
|
₹34.88 LPA |
| 3 |
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode, Kerala
|
₹28.18 LPA |
| 3 |
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
₹26.45 LPA |
| 5 |
IIM Lucknow
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
|
₹33.20 LPA |
| 6 |
IIM Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
- |
| 6 |
IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
|
- |
| 7 |
IIM Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
|
₹34.23 LPA |
| 7 |
FMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
₹32.27 LPA |
| 8 |
SPJIMR
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
₹33.75 LPA |
| 9 |
MDI Gurgaon
Gurugram, Haryana
|
₹29.50 LPA |
| 10 |
XLRI
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
|
₹31.40 LPA |
| 12 |
NMIMS Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
₹14.00 LPA |
| 13 |
JMI
New Delhi, Delhi
|
- |
| 35 |
IIT ISM Dhanbad
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
|
₹18.50 LPA |
| 38 |
IIM Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya
|
₹27.03 LPA |
| 57 |
PU Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
|
₹8.50 LPA |
India Today Executive MBA College Rankings 2025
8 colleges ranked by India Today
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 1 |
IIM Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
|
| 2 |
IIM Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
|
| 3 |
IIM Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
|
| 5 |
IIM Kozhikode
Kozhikode, Kerala
|
| 6 |
XLRI
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
|
| 7 |
FMS Delhi
New Delhi, Delhi
|
| 8 |
NMIMS Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
| 9 |
SPJIMR
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
QS India Executive MBA College Rankings 2025
2 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 2 |
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
| 4 |
IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
|
QS World University Rankings 2025 - Executive MBA Colleges
1 Executive MBA college featured in the global QS World University Rankings 2025
| Global Rank | College |
|---|---|
| #118 |
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
|
QS World University Rankings are released annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Ranks shown are overall global positions for the latest available edition.
Frequently Asked Questions - Executive MBA College Rankings
IIM Bangalore (EPGP), IIM Calcutta (PGPEX), ISB's PGP programmes, and IIM Ahmedabad (PGPX) are among the most prestigious. These programmes feature in global Executive MBA rankings and have strong alumni networks.
Select Indian Executive MBA programmes (ISB, top IIMs) appear in global rankings by Financial Times and QS. These rankings evaluate career progression, salary increase, and networking value - key metrics for executive education.
Assess the average work experience and seniority of the batch (peer quality), faculty expertise, alumni network strength, international exposure components, scheduling flexibility, and post-programme career outcomes of alumni.