IIRF ranks Symbiosis International University as India's best private deemed university for management

IIRF Under Pvt Deemed University Ranking 2025: The IIRF B-Schools Under Pvt Deemed University Ranking 2025 has ranked Symbiosis International University (SIU), Pune, as the top private deemed university for management education in India.

Followed by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal.

These prestigious institutions have established themselves as leaders in the field by offering a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.

Their strong academic rigor, industry ties, and excellent placement records make them top choices for students pursuing management education.

These institutions have earned their place at the top due to their strong academic programs, impressive placement records, and robust industry connections.

Symbiosis International University, established in 1971, continues to be a frontrunner in the field of management education.

SIU offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate courses across fields such as engineering, management, and science.

The university’s flagship courses include BTech and MBA. SIU’s MBA program stands out for its academic rigor and industry relevance, making it one of the best B-schools under a private deemed university in India.

The highest placement package offered during the 2024 placement cycle was ₹36.5 LPA, while the median package for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs stood at ₹8.90 LPA and ₹20.80 LPA, respectively.

Admission to Symbiosis is based on national entrance exams such as NEET, JEE Main, and MAH CET, ensuring that only the best candidates are selected for their management programs.

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in Mumbai is another highly respected institution in the IIRF B-Schools Under Pvt Deemed University Ranking 2025.

Established in 1981, NMIMS offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 17 schools and 9 centers.

The institute is accredited by global bodies such as NBA, ABET, AACSB, and NAAC and is approved by AICTE and UGC.

NMIMS offers several management programs, including BBA, MBA, and Executive MBA. The highest recorded placement package for the MBA program stood at ₹25.95 LPA.

NMIMS’s strong academic environment, combined with its excellent placement track record, makes it one of the top B-schools under private deemed universities in India.

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), established in 1953, is ranked third in the IIRF B-Schools Under Pvt Deemed University Ranking 2025.

Recognized as an Institution of Excellence by the Government of India, MAHE offers a broad array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs in fields such as medicine, engineering, management, and more.

MAHE’s management programs have consistently delivered excellent placement outcomes. In 2024, the highest placement package for its MBA program was ₹51.03 LPA, with an average of ₹10.49 LPA.

Top companies like Ericsson, EY, Oracle, Flipkart, Amazon, and IBM were among the prominent recruiters.

Admission to MAHE’s management programs is based on merit and entrance exam scores, including national exams such as the MAHE MET and CAT.

The IIRF B-Schools Under Pvt Deemed University Ranking 2025 highlights the importance of private deemed universities in shaping the future of management education in India.

Symbiosis International University, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, and Manipal Academy of Higher Education continue to lead the charge in providing world-class management education in India.

TOP 10 B-SCHOOLS UNDER PVT DEEMED UNIVERSITY- 2025

Rank	Name of the Institute
1	Symbiosis International University, Pune
2	Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
3	Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
4	ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad
5	Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
6	Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Department of Management, Pilani
7	Birla Institute of Technology, Department of Management, Ranchi
7	Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
8	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, School of Business, Coimbatore
9	Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar
10	Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune

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The IIRF is a trusted and comprehensive ranking system for academic institutions in India. It evaluates colleges, universities, and business schools based on research, placements, faculty quality, and industry collaboration, providing valuable insights to both students and educators.

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This includes more than 1,500 universities, 2,000 engineering colleges, 1,000 B-schools, 1,000 undergraduate colleges for BBA and BCA, and over 100 colleges each for law, design, architecture, MBBS, dental, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, public health, hospitality, and journalism & mass communication.