{"id":221,"date":"2026-09-24T16:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T16:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estudyhindi.com\/news\/?p=221"},"modified":"2026-09-30T14:22:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:22:26","slug":"iim-colleges-in-india-get-list-rankings-and-programme-options-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/estudyhindi.com\/news\/education\/iim-colleges-in-india-get-list-rankings-and-programme-options-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IIM Colleges in India: Get List, Rankings and Programme Options for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

A famous campus name is no longer the only criterion when looking for an IIM in 2026. India now has 22 IIMs with different specialties [variable programme options, academic strengths and career pathways]. If you are comparing <\/span>IIM colleges in India<\/b>, the bigger question is simple: which institute fits your goals, experience, career outcome, and preferred specialisation?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The guide helps you with the latest official rankings, programme choices, admission process and practical comparison points. As a result,\u00a0 you can assess your suitable options with confidence this admission season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Complete List of IIMs in India for 2026 [With NIRF Ranking]<\/b><\/h2>\n

IIM Guwahati joined the group and welcomed its first MBA batch in 2026. As of September 2026, NIRF 2025 remains the latest released Management ranking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
IIM<\/b><\/td>\nState\/UT<\/b><\/td>\nNIRF Ranking [2025]<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Ahmedabad\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGujarat\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\nKarnataka<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Kozhikode<\/span><\/td>\nKerala\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\nUttar Pradesh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Mumbai\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMaharashtra\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Calcutta\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nWest Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Indore\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMadhya Pradesh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n8<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Raipur\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nChhattisgarh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Tiruchirappalli<\/span><\/td>\nTamil Nadu\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n16<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Ranchi<\/span><\/td>\nJharkhand<\/span><\/td>\n18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Rohtak<\/span><\/td>\nHaryana<\/span><\/td>\n19<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Udaipur<\/span><\/td>\nRajasthan<\/span><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Kashipur<\/span><\/td>\nUttarakhand<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Nagpur<\/span><\/td>\nMaharashtra\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Visakhapatnam<\/span><\/td>\nAndhra Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n29<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Bodh Gaya\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBihar\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n31<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Sambalpur<\/span><\/td>\nOdisha\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n34<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Jammu<\/span><\/td>\nJammu & Kashmir\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n35<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Shillong<\/span><\/td>\nMeghalya\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n38<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Sirmaur<\/span><\/td>\nHimachal Pradesh\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n51<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Amritsar<\/span><\/td>\nPunjab\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n64<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IIM Guwahati<\/span><\/td>\nAssam\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNot ranked\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Where do the IIMs Stand in NIRF 2025?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Rankings can help applicants create an initial shortlist. But students need not solely depend on this while making the choice. NIRF 2025 places IIM Ahmedabad first in Management, followed by IIM Bangalore at second and IIM Kozhikode at third. IIM Lucknow, IIM Mumbai, IIM Calcutta and IIM Indore also sit within the national top eight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Searching for the <\/span>top IIM colleges in India<\/b>? The above mentioned names attract attention for academic reputation, alumni networks, good placements, and recruiter relationships. Over time, newer institutes have also progressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>top IIM colleges<\/b> for one applicant may not suit another. Career direction, work experience, course curriculum, and preferred specialisation are the factors that decide the shortlist.<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore Different Available Programme Options [Across IIMs in 2026]<\/b><\/h2>\n

The IIM is not limited to a standard two-year MBA programme. Students and professionals can choose general, specialist, executive and research routes based on career stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Popular Programme Choices<\/b><\/h3>\n