Which is the top Management college in Tamil Nadu as per NIRF 2020?
IIT Madras is the top Tamil Nadu entry, ranked #14 with a score of 61.77.
8 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the NIRF 2020 Management list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
IIT Madras leads the Tamil Nadu entries in 2020 at national rank 14 with a score of 61.77.
Tamil Nadu colleges featured across NIRF Management editions
These institutions appeared in the available Tamil Nadu lists from 2016 to 2020. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government Management colleges in Tamil Nadu
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras 2020 · National rank 14 · Listed this year
- National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli 2020 · National rank 35 · Listed this year
- Anna University 2020 · National rank 59 · Listed this year
Top Private Management colleges in Tamil Nadu
- Great Lakes Institute of Management 2020 · National rank 23 · Listed this year
- PSG College of Technology 2020 · National rank 46 · Listed this year
- Loyola Institute of Business Administration 2020 · National rank 50 · Listed this year
- Vellore Institute of Technology 2020 · National rank 55 · Listed this year
- Bharathidasan Institute of Management 2019 · National rank 53 · Historical entry
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2019 · National rank 73 · Historical entry
- Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology 2017 · National rank 42 · Historical entry
- Thiagarajar School of Management 2016 · National rank 15 · Historical entry
- Great Lakes Institute Of Management 2016 · National rank 31 · Historical entry
- Sri Krishna College Of Engineering And Technology-Coimbatore 2016 · National rank 41 · Historical entry
Ownership not confirmed
- Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli 2020 · National rank 15 · Listed this year
- Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) 2017 · National rank 44 · Historical entry
- Ssn School Of Management 2016 · National rank 33 · Historical entry
- Department Of Management Studies 2016 · National rank 34 · Historical entry
- Adhiyamaan College Of Engineering (Mba Programme) 2016 · National rank 42 · Historical entry
- Rvs Technical Campus 2016 · National rank 47 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Tamil Nadu offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national Management ranks, not positions within Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Management ranking history
Explore Tamil Nadu institutions in the published NIRF Management lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Tamil Nadu. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available Management edition and the state recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Tamil Nadu list, not necessarily a first NIRF appearance. Absence does not establish why an institution is missing, and movement alone does not explain changes in quality.
Highlights and changes in 2020
8 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2020 published Management list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 14 with a score of 61.77.
View full Tamil Nadu 2020 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Indian Institute of Technology Madras recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 15 to 14, an improvement of 1 place. National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 17 to 35. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2019
4| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 15 | ↑ 1 place |
| 35 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 17 | ↓ 18 places |
| 59 | Anna University | 43 | ↓ 16 places |
| 50 | Loyola Institute of Business Administration | 36 | ↓ 14 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Tamil Nadu institutions in this comparison.
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2020
2| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Bharathidasan Institute of Management | Not present in 2020 |
| 73 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Not present in 2020 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Management rankings 2019
10 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2019 published Management list. Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 14 with a score of 59.15.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Management 2019
10| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | 15 | 59.15 |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | — | 58.40 |
| 17 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | — | 55.57 |
| 18 | Great Lakes Institute of Management | 16 | 55.09 |
| 36 | Loyola Institute of Business Administration | 32 | 48.26 |
| 37 | PSG College of Technology | 33 | 47.58 |
| 43 | Anna University | 28 | 45.75 |
| 46 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 29 | 45.13 |
| 53 | Bharathidasan Institute of Management | — | 43.91 |
| 73 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | — | 40.05 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 15 to 14, an improvement of 1 place. Vellore Institute of Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 29 to 46. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2018
4| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | 15 | ↑ 1 place |
| 46 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 29 | ↓ 17 places |
| 43 | Anna University | 28 | ↓ 15 places |
| 36 | Loyola Institute of Business Administration | 32 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 4 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2019
4| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 58.40 | Newly present |
| 17 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 55.57 | Newly present |
| 53 | Bharathidasan Institute of Management | 43.91 | Newly present |
| 73 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 40.05 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2019
0Every Tamil Nadu entry in the earlier list remains present.
Tamil Nadu NIRF Management rankings 2018
6 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2018 published Management list. Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 15 with a score of 55.85.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Management 2018
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | 13 | 55.85 |
| 16 | Great Lakes Institute of Management | — | 55.25 |
| 28 | Anna University | 23 | 50.28 |
| 29 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 17 | 50.11 |
| 32 | Loyola Institute of Business Administration | — | 47.47 |
| 33 | PSG College of Technology | 26 | 47.37 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
Vellore Institute of Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 17 to 29. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2017
3| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 17 | ↓ 12 places |
| 33 | PSG College of Technology | 26 | ↓ 7 places |
| 28 | Anna University | 23 | ↓ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2018
2| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Great Lakes Institute of Management | 55.25 | Newly present |
| 32 | Loyola Institute of Business Administration | 47.47 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2018
2| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | Not present in 2018 |
| 44 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) | Not present in 2018 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Management rankings 2017
6 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2017 published Management list. Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 13 with a score of 55.46.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Management 2017
6| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | 14 | 55.46 |
| 17 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 17 | 51.83 |
| 23 | Anna University | — | 49.81 |
| 26 | PSG College of Technology | — | 48.32 |
| 42 | Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | — | 42.08 |
| 44 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) | — | 41.90 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 14 to 13, an improvement of 1 place. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2016
1| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | 14 | ↑ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 4 newly listed and 7 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2017
4| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Anna University | 49.81 | Newly present |
| 26 | PSG College of Technology | 48.32 | Newly present |
| 42 | Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | 42.08 | Newly present |
| 44 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) | 41.90 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2017
7| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Thiagarajar School of Management | Not present in 2017 |
| 31 | Great Lakes Institute Of Management | Not present in 2017 |
| 33 | Ssn School Of Management | Not present in 2017 |
| 34 | Department Of Management Studies | Not present in 2017 |
| 41 | Sri Krishna College Of Engineering And Technology-Coimbatore | Not present in 2017 |
| 42 | Adhiyamaan College Of Engineering (Mba Programme) | Not present in 2017 |
| 47 | Rvs Technical Campus | Not present in 2017 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Management rankings 2016
9 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2016 published Management list. Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 14 with a score of 75.23.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Management 2016
9| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | — | 75.23 |
| 15 | Thiagarajar School of Management | — | 74.68 |
| 17 | Vellore Institute of Technology | — | 73.00 |
| 31 | Great Lakes Institute Of Management | — | 63.51 |
| 33 | Ssn School Of Management | — | 61.76 |
| 34 | Department Of Management Studies | — | 60.65 |
| 41 | Sri Krishna College Of Engineering And Technology-Coimbatore | — | 57.77 |
| 42 | Adhiyamaan College Of Engineering (Mba Programme) | — | 56.44 |
| 47 | Rvs Technical Campus | — | 53.95 |
This is the earliest available Management edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Tamil Nadu Management ranking list
Avg score 51.59
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14 IIT Madras 61.77 1
NIRF Rank Trend (Management)
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- 2019: rank 15
- 2020: rank 14
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Improved by 1 places from #15 in 2019 to #14 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top management institutions.
15 IIM Trichy 60.79 1
NIRF Rank Trend (Management)
- 2016: rank 14
- 2017: rank 13
- 2018: rank 15
- 2019: rank 14
- 2020: rank 15
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Moved down 1 places from #14 in 2016 to #15 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top management institutions.
23 Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai 55.80 5
NIRF Rank Trend (Management)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 16
- 2019: rank 18
- 2020: rank 23
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Moved down 7 places from #16 in 2018 to #23 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top management institutions.
35 NIT Trichy 50.49 18
NIRF Rank Trend (Management)
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- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 17
- 2020: rank 35
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Moved down 18 places from #17 in 2019 to #35 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top management institutions.
46 PSG College of Technology 46.69 9
NIRF Rank Trend (Management)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 26
- 2018: rank 33
- 2019: rank 37
- 2020: rank 46
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Moved down 20 places from #26 in 2017 to #46 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top management institutions.
50 Loyola Institute of Business Administration 46.51 14
NIRF Rank Trend (Management)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 32
- 2019: rank 36
- 2020: rank 50
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Moved down 18 places from #32 in 2018 to #50 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top management institutions.
55 VIT Vellore 45.89 9
NIRF Rank Trend (Management)
- 2016: rank 17
- 2017: rank 17
- 2018: rank 29
- 2019: rank 46
- 2020: rank 55
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Moved down 38 places from #17 in 2016 to #55 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top management institutions.
59 Anna University 44.81 16
NIRF Rank Trend (Management)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 23
- 2018: rank 28
- 2019: rank 43
- 2020: rank 59
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Moved down 36 places from #23 in 2017 to #59 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top management institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ownership labels apply only to institutions classified in the NIRFRank database.
Tamil Nadu ranking questions
Does this include private colleges?
Yes. Private and government labels appear when the institution is resolved in NIRFRank's curated registry.
How many Tamil Nadu colleges are in the NIRF 2020 list?
8 ranked colleges are shown across 4 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF Management rank across the latest available editions.