Outlook ICARE B-School Rankings 2025. Check Top Ten Private & Public Institutes & the ranking method.
Outlook Magazine, in collaboration with ICARE (Indian Centre for Academic Rankings & Excellence), has released the India’s Top B-Schools Rankings 2025. The annual survey evaluates management institutions across India based on a robust and transparent framework covering key performance areas such as teaching quality, research output, employability, and diversity.
Outlook ICARE B-School Rankings 2025. Top 10 Private B-Schools
| Rank | Institution | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur | Jharkhand |
| 2 | Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon | Haryana |
| 3 | Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 4 | Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad | Uttar Pradesh |
| 5 | T.A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal | Karnataka |
| 6 | Xavier Institute of Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
| 7 | LIBA (Loyola Institute of Business Administration), Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | SRM Faculty of Management, SRMIST, Kattankulathur | Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | LM Thapar School of Management, Dera Bassi (Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala) | Punjab |
| 10 | Jindal Global Business School, Sonipat | Haryana |
Outlook ICARE B-School Rankings 2025. Top 10 Public B-Schools.
| Rank | Institution | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore | Karnataka |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta | West Bengal |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi | Jharkhand |
| 7 | Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras | Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi | Delhi |
| 9 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur | Odisha |
| 10 | Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai | Maharashtra |
Ranking Methodology
The Outlook-ICARE ranking methodology evaluates B-Schools through a comprehensive and transparent framework assessing five critical parameters:
- Faculty-Student Ratio (25%) – Evaluates access to qualified faculty and the level of academic engagement.
- Research Output and Impact (20%) – Measures the quantity, quality, and relevance of research, publications, and industry contributions.
- Employability of Graduates (25%) – Assesses placement success, internship opportunities, and alumni performance in the industry.
- Faculty Quality (20%) – Reviews faculty credentials, teaching experience, and industry linkages that enhance learning outcomes.
- Inclusiveness and Diversity (10%) – Examines the institution’s initiatives to promote equity, diversity, and intercultural understanding on campus.
Each parameter is further broken down into sub-criteria to ensure a detailed and balanced assessment. The final score is normalized and weighted to generate an overall score out of 100. This methodology has been refined through consultations with academic experts, business leaders, and recruiters to reflect contemporary educational and employment trends in management education.
Inference
The 2025 rankings reaffirm IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta as India’s leading public B-Schools, while XLRI Jamshedpur continues its dominance among private institutions. The survey provides students and recruiters with an evidence-based assessment of the best management institutes in India, helping them make informed academic and professional choices.
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