Project Management colleges in India

There are around 250+ Project Management colleges in India. This covers the 130+ private colleges, 4 public-private colleges, and 13 government colleges where students can study. A Project Management course can be studied at various course levels at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels.

Some of the top Project Management colleges in India include colleges like XLRI Xavier School of Management, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore, IIT Roorkee, IIM Nagpur, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, etc. Students are admitted to these colleges based on the scores of entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, CUET-PG, MAH CET, etc.

Yes, of course! Take a look at the table below for an overview of the top Project Management colleges in India:

Particulars	Details
Number of Project Management Colleges in India	250+ colleges
Annual Fees	Free: 12 colleges Less than INR 1 Lakh: 110+ colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 30+ colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 15 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 20 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 20+ colleges
Top  Project Management Colleges in India	XLRI Xavier School of Management, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore, IIT Roorkee, IIM Nagpur, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, CUET-PG, MAH CET, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Most Project Management colleges in India admit students based on the entrance exam scores of the following exams:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
CAT	30 Nov 2025 (Tentative)	CAT Schedule	CAT Syllabus
XAT 31/June 8	MAT Schedule	CMAT Syllabus
XAT	January 2026 (Tentative)	XAT Schedule	XAT Syllabus
CMAT	January 2026 (Tentative)	CMAT Schedule	CMAT Syllabus
ATMA	June 1, 2025	ATMA Schedule	ATMA Syllabus
CUET PG	March, 2026 (Tentative)	MAH2 PG Schedule	CUET PG Syllabus
MAH CET	April 2026 (Tentative)	MAH CET Schedule	MAH CET Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Category	2023	2024
BBA	122	122
Science	94	94

The eligibility criteria for admission to the top Project Management colleges in India vary depending on the course level at which it is being pursued. The general eligibility criteria followed by most institutions are mentioned below; however, they will vary from college to college.

UG Courses:

• To be considered eligible for Project Management colleges in India, aspirants should have cleared class 12 with a minimum score of at least 50-55% aggregate.

PG Courses:

• For admission to PG-level Project Management courses, aspirants are required to clear graduation in a relevant field with at least a 45-50% score.

Certificate/Diploma Courses:

• Aspirants are required to complete their Class 12 from a recognised board in India.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, there are many private colleges in India where students can pursue a Project Management course. The table below mentions some of these colleges and their average course fees:

College Name	Average Fees
XLRI Xavier School of Management Admission	INR 1 Lakh
Loyola Institute of Business Administration Admission	INR 25,000
Manipal University, Jaipur Admission	INR 1.75 Lakh
XLRI3 Institute of Business Management Admission	INR 8.25 Lakh
Shoolini University Admission	INR 4.8 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, there are 13 government colleges in India where students can pursue a Project Management course. The table below mentions some of these colleges and their average course fees:

College Name	Average Fees
IIM Calcutta Admission	INR 3.87 Lakh
IIM Lucknow Admission	INR 2.08 Lakh
IIM Indore Admission	INR 1.29 Lakh
IIM Nagpur Admission	INR 1.32 Lakh
IIT Kanpur Admission	INR 5.4 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Several locations in India have Project Management colleges. The table below mentions some of these locations and the number of Project Management colleges there:

Location	No.of Colleges
Maharashtra	52 colleges
Delhi/NCR	26 colleges
Pune	24 colleges
Uttar Pradesh	24 colleges
Bangalore	23 colleges
Tamil Nadu	18 colleges
West Bengal	15 colleges
Telangana	15 colleges

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Admission criteria to IIM Lucknow is both, merit and entrance based. The eligibility criteria to get into PG programmes is graduation in any discipline (this may vary from course to course) with a minimum aggregate of 50%, along with entrance exams.

Students can estimate the ROI of pursuing a Project Management degree from some of the top colleges in India by using the data in the table given below:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
Project8 AI University Courses	INR 3.25 Lakh- 11.98 Lakh	INR 8-10.77 LPA
SJB School of Architecture and Planning Courses	INR 2.08 Lakh	INR 10 LPA
UCAM Mumbai Courses	INR 9.5 Lakh	INR 10 LPA
Project0 University Courses	INR 5.61 Lakh	INR 8.5 LPA
Pune Institute of Business Management Courses	INR 8.25 Lakh	INR 8.15 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The average salary package of the students who have graduated from some of the best Project Management colleges in India is given in the table below:

College Name	Average Package
Universal AI University Courses	INR 8-10.77 LPA
SJB School of Architecture and Planning Courses	INR 10 LPA
UCAM Mumbai Courses	INR 10 LPA
best7 University Courses	INR 8.5 LPA
Pune Institute of Business Management Courses	INR 8.15 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The top recruiting companies that hire students from some of the best Project Management colleges in India include companies like-

College Name	Top Recruiters
Universal AI University Placements	Deloitte, Amazon, CapGemini, Google, Myntra, etc.
Manipal University Jaipur Placements	Accenture, Adani Group, Intel,  Philips India, TATA, Dell, etc.
Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute Placements	Cognizant, Cipla, CapGemini, Dell, HCL, Amazon, Infosys, Concentrix, etc.
Victoria University Placements	British Petroleum, Cadbury, Exxon, IBM, L&T Infotech, etc.
Pune Institute of Business Management Placements	Deloitte, KPMG, Barclays, Accenture, PWC, Wipro, EY, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

There are various course levels at which students can choose to pursue a Project Management course in India. This includes

Project Management Courses
Certificate	UG Diploma
BBA	PG Diploma
MBA/PGDM	Executive MBA/PGDM

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kanpur is a 4-year programme offered in full-time mode. The curriculum covers areas such as applied mathematics, scientific computing, and foundational engineering sciences. IITK offers electives in core areas including Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Structure and Properties of Materials, Engineering Design and Graphics, and Advanced Mechanics of Solids.

IIM Indore accepts the  CAT and IPMAT scores for admission to its PGP course. The mode of IPMAT Institute of Management Indore course admissions is online. Admission to various courses is based on entrance exam scores and merit. The accepted entrance exams are CAT,  IPMAT Indore, and others. Candidates applying through the CAT must first register for the CAT exam. Then appear for the CAT exam. Those who qualify for CAT must appear for the WAT, PI,  and other selection rounds. Then candidates will get an admission call according to their marks. Then students must report at the allotted and selected college

Professors in the Computer Science and Engineering department at IIT Roorkee are highly qualified & active in research. Though students experiences can vary widely. The faculty excels in research but teaching styles may differ by individual.

XLRI Jamshedpur is a private business school run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. Some of the USPs of XLRI Xavier School of Management are as follows:

• XLRI Jamshedpur has been ranked 9th among Management institutes in India and ranked 351-400 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025.
• The the highest international and domestic package recorded during XLRI Jamshedpur placements 2026 stood at INR 110 LPA and 59 LPA.
• Xavier Labour Relations Institute Jamshedpur is one of the the oldest business school in India which is approved by the AICTE,  AIU, and GOI. Xavier Jamshedpur is accredited by AACSB, AMBA,  and NBA.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance tests. The admission for the flagship programs are held on the basis of SRMJEEE UG exam. Further, SRM MBA admissions are conducted on the basis of SRMJEEM test. The SRMJEEE PG test is conducted for the various SRMIST PG courses. The university also accepts scoring from nationally-held tests like CAT, TANCET, MAT, etc. for admissions.

IIM Visakhapatnam offers admission to Management programmes on the basis of valid CAT scores. However, IIM Vishakhapatnam does not release in the public domain the CAT cutoffs and the cut off is exclusively accessible via account login of the candidates who have given this exam. For cut off details, please visit the official website or click here .

The Pune Institute of Business Management (also known as PIBM) was established in 2007 and is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and accredited by the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) and NBA (National Board of Accreditation). Pune Institute of Business Management is ranked 34 by The Times 2023 for MBA. Pune Institute of Business Management is approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). PIBM College is a member of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). Hence, it is a good college. To get admission to this good college, candidates must prepare well for the accepted entrance exams like MAT, XAT, CAT, CMAT, MAH CET, and others.

Yes, Manipal University, Jaipur has international rankings. A few of the important Manipal University Jaipur rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	Category
QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2026	195
QS Asian University Rankings 2026	658
QS Sustainability Ranking 2026	1201-1250

Infrastructure/campus: Amity University Kolkata provides a vast, green campus with internationally benchmarked facilities.

Hostel: Amity University Kolkata provides an on-campus hostel facility to students. The hostel accommodates a total of 700 students including 336 seats for boys and 364 seats for girls. Admission to the Amity University Kolkata hostel is given on a first-come first-serve basis. The hostel annual fee is INR 1,20,000 along with a refundable security deposit of INR 10,000. Payment of hostel fees can be made in the online and offline modes.

Laboratories: Amity University Kolkata has sophisticated labs having the latest technology equipment required across courses in Engineering & Technology to help students gain hands-on experience.

Sports Complex: The university has a sports complex with amenities that support outdoor sports like badminton, basketball, cricket, hockey, and football.

Faculties: Amity University has 4500 academicians, scientists & researchers led by 11 former vice-chancellors and 607 patents. Amity Kolkata faculty members are highly qualified and well-experienced. They guide and help their students by sharing their knowledge and experiences. 

Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development is famous as one of top institutes for MBA in Pune as well as India. The institute has also maintained active collaborations with international organisations such as MCCIA, Linnaeus University, Curtin University, and IUBAT.

Yes, there are public transport facility near the campus, but as a day scholar I like university transportation facility. Shoolini University has proper transportation facility for students. The transportation fares are also comparatively cheaper for all the routes in compared to other public transportation.

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in Chennai is classified as a Tier 1 institution by Aston University. Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital and Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College are combined to form the institute. It has a "A" grade from the NAAC for accreditation, and TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited has certified it with ISO 21001:2018. 
The institute was placed fourth in Chennai and fourth in Tamil Nadu in 2023, out of 312 institutions in India. 
 The institute's pleasant environment, helpful faculty, and excellent facilities. Some claim that the courses are pertinent and help students get ready for the workforce.

NIMS School of Business, NIMS University is great choice for students looking for the following facilities in a college:

• Globally aligned course curriculum
• Global opportunities & multiple career pathways
• Placements in top companies like EY, Google, Oracle, etc.
• Guaranteed internship opportunities for every student
• Hands-on industry projects with an application-based learning, etc.

Yes, Manav Rachna University campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in center of Faridabad. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

The career opportunities after a commerce degree from Delhi will make you very excited about the field. A commerce degree holder can be placed as an investment banker, business consultant, senior accountant, financial analyst, advisor, or data analyst, among many others. With Delhi being one of India's most important financial and business hubs, commerce graduates from top Delhi colleges have access to some of the best job opportunities in banking, consulting, finance, FMCG, and e-commerce right within the city.

It depends on what candidates mean by an Aviation professional. By far the easier and better job is that of a pilot. If candidates are young (aged 12-18), it is recommended that they pursue a general course of study. Take as many Maths and Science courses as possible. It may appear unusual to study Geography and Geology, but candidates would want to know what they are looking at.

The most common aviation degree programme is the Bachelor of Science in Aviation. This degree provides a broad understanding of the Aviation industry, covering topics such as aviation regulations, safety, management, and operations. Graduates with this degree can pursue careers as pilots, air traffic controllers, airport managers, and more.