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ISME Bangalore Ranking

Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

4.2 /5

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Estd. 2006

ISME Bangalore
Ranking Highlights

Consistently recognised by numerous national ranking agencies, ISME Bangalore is one of India’s top institutes. Recently, the institute ranked #30 in the Times 2025 under the Management Institutes category. The reasons for its high ranks among numerous ranking agencies include its academic reputation, top-notch faculty, and well-laid infrastructure. The following article covers all the information around ISME Bangalore rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

BBA

Times, 2024

#30

6th Best among Times ranked colleges in Bangalore in 2024->

MBA/PGDM

The Week, 2025

#190

24th Best among The Week ranked colleges in Bangalore in 2025->

Commonly asked questions
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Q: Is ISME Bangalore a tier 1 college?

Banaglore ISME is quite famous for its PGDM programme. Tier 1 & Tier 2 is what a student can check from the official site. Overall, the college is accredited by NBA & is AICTE-approved. Further the PGDM programme is also treated as equivalent to an MBA programme by AIU at ISME Bangalore. Hence, it is a good college.

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ISME Bangalore Ranking

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ISME Bangalore Ranking Highlights
Business Today Ranking 2025
ISME Bangalore The Week Ranking 2025
Times Ranking 2024
ISME Bangalore Course Ranking
ISME Bangalore Student Reviews

ISME Bangalore
Business Today Ranking 2025

ISME Bangalore is consistently recognised as a reputed institution in various categories by Business Today 2023. Under the criteria such as Quality Learning and Employability Weightage, the college holds a commendable position when considered against other universities. In the 'MBA' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend as per the previous year's rankings. In 2023, ISME Bangalore climbed 3 ranks to #84 rank in the 'MBA' category by the Business Today ranking. Students ca

Category	2024	2025
MBA/PGDM	79	84

ISME Bangalore Ranking
Business Today Ranking Comparison

As per the Business Today ranking 2023, ISME Bangalore got the #84 rank in the 'MBA' category. It competes with Universal AI University, and FIIB for the Business Today 'MBA' category rankings. Check the year-wise Business Today comparison analysis of the elite institutes in this space:

Similar ranked MBA/PGDM colleges by Business Today

MBA/PGDM

College	Ranking
Faculty of Management Studies, IRM Compare	81
Shoolini University Compare	82
GL Bajaj Institute of Management and Research Compare	83
ISME Bangalore	84
KJC Bangalore Compare	85
Ramaiah Institute of Management Compare	86
Tapmi School of Business	87

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ISME Bangalore
The Week Ranking 2025

Category	2025
MBA/PGDM	190

ISME Bangalore Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

Similar ranked MBA/PGDM colleges by The Week

MBA/PGDM

College	Ranking
Happy Valley Business School	187
KLS Institute of Management Education and Research	188
JNNCE	189
ISME Bangalore	190
St. Joseph's Degree and PG College (SJDPGC) Compare	191
Jaipuria School of Business	191
GNIOT Institute of Management Studies Compare	193

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ISME Bangalore
Times Ranking 2024

ISME Bangalore has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by Times 2025, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment.

Explore the ISME Bangalore latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2024
BBA	30

ISME Bangalore Ranking
Times Ranking Comparison

As per the Times 2025, ISME Bangalore achieved #30 rank under the 'Management Institutes' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as IIHMR Delhi and Suryadatta College under the Times 'Management Institutes' category. Check the year-wise comparison of ISME Bangalore with other leading institutes below.

Similar ranked BBA colleges by Times

BBA

College	Ranking
Avinash College of Commerce Compare	26
The Oxford College of Business Management	28
World College of Technology and Management	29
ISME Bangalore	30
MIT College of Management	30
Sandip University Nashik Compare	32
Amity University Raipur Compare	34

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ISME Bangalore
Course Ranking

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BBA

Ranked by	2024
Times	30

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MBA/PGDM

Ranked by	2024	2025
Business Today	79	84
The Week	-	190

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Faculty & Course4.5

Campus Life4.2

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Recruiting companies for our college are Amazon, HDFC Bank, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, IBM and many others.

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BCA + Cisco Net Academy + Amazon AWS Cloud + Microsoft AI Engineer - Batch of 2028

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

BCA at the ISME UG program with wonderful experience.

Placements: We have more than 150 recruiters in our college, and we have a package starting from 5 LPA to 9 LPA, depending on the academics. We have an ACCA facilitated course with workshops. Top recruiters are Accenture, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Wipro, and federal banks.

Infrastructure: We have enough facilities in our college, and Wi-Fi is available to the hostelers. The cafeteria provides healthy food. We have sports facilities like cricket, football, basketball, and clubs. We have computer labs depending on the course. Cultural club, e-cell, and CSR are provided by our college.

Faculty: We have highly qualified faculty with Master's degrees, and our college provides an industry-oriented program. Attendance is compulsory for semester exams. It is based on the Bangalore University regarding the difficulty level. Internal exams are taken by the college itself.

Other: We have a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, and all students get personalized attention from the faculty.

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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2028

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

ISME is a good college with supportive teachers and placements are also good.

Placements: The placement at ISME is good, with about 85%-90% and some students also pursue higher studies, with the highest package of 9 LPA, and the lowest is 5 LPA. The top recruiting company from my course is Gourere Mondelez. The percentage of students who got is up to 70% to 80%.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure at ISME is good with modern classrooms, Wi-Fi, computer labs, a well-stocked library, and seminar halls, and hostel facilities are well maintained and clean rooms, 24/7 security, and hygienic food in cafeteria. They have sports facilities.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful and qualified, the course is useful for jobs, and industry exams are not very hard, most students pass easily. Our university exams are prepared by the Bangalore University, and internal exams are conducted by the university, and projects are also prepared in the last semester.

Other: I chose this course because ISME has good placements and learning. Teachers are very supportive, and the course is practical, and the college fests, events, and sports make campus life fun. The crowd is friendly, the campus is well-connected, and scholarships are also given, and some more industry tie-ups can make it even better.

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025Read More

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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Batch of 2028

4.8

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Absolutely worth taking admission as the faculty is committed to its work.

Placements: I am a student in the 1st year, all I have seen is that students had their placement cell and it went well, as we got to know from our seniors. The highest package for UG BBA is 9LPA, and the lowest package is 5 LPA. Top companies are Allstate India, ASSA ABLOY, Microsoft, TCS, and KPMG. Placements are there for 75% to 80% and the rest of the students went for higher studies.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are well arranged with full lighting, Wi-Fi facilities are available, labs for BCA students, etc. The library is also okay. The facilities of the hostel are also good. The hostel is on campus, with food facilities available at all three times and evening tea and snacks. Then we have an amphitheatre for students. For the safety of students, a warden is present, and security is monitored.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful and friendly. Knowledge beyond books and interactive classes with activities and PPTs. The course is relevant, and for us students, the college offers 6 value-added courses, which are helpful for our placement and skill development. The exams are conducted internally and also by the Bangalore University.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2027

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

ISME review for PGDM and MBA programs.

Placements: From the beginning of the 2nd year, students are eligible for college placements. The highest salary offered is Rs. 14 LPA, and the average salary is Rs. 8 LPA. Some recruiters are from KPMG, Deloitte, Accenture, and Grant Thornton. The college also provides summer internships and ITP programs in the 2nd year, where students can get up to a Rs. 45,000 stipend and pre-placement offers.

Infrastructure: There are two main buildings. Classrooms are big and can accommodate up to 60 students, with two projectors and whiteboards. The library is inside the college, as are the Wi-Fi and labs. Hostel facilities are nice. The mess food is decent, but the curfew time is 9 PM. The warden is very nice and helpful and immediately tries to solve any problems we have.

Faculty: Teachers have corporate as well as academic experience. It's a tri-semester system with an Industry Trajectory Programme, a Summer Internship Programme, and an International Programme in Singapore. It also provides value-added certification. The exams are conducted professionally.

Other: The college has a lot to offer. Every festival is celebrated on campus. College fests, guest lectures, clubs, and mentoring sessions are there for the students. The campus crowd is decent and fun to talk to.

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025Read More

Gargi

Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2025

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Honest review of a student at ISME.

Placements: Average package is 8 LPA, and the highest is 14 LPA. We have an industry trajectory program too. The college offers very rigorous training to the students to get the best placement offers. We have ITPs such as Brain, KPMG, and many other big companies. More than 150 companies come for the placements. We have an alumni network of over 2300 individuals, many of them placed in top companies and working overseas.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is totally accessible 24X7. The labs are well-equipped with all the technical facilities. Students from all across India come here. We have an on-campus library and in-house sports facilities. Hostel facilities are available with a green amphitheater. The overall environment is very safe.

Faculty: We have a trimester system here. The courses are customized to make us ready for the industry. Faculty members are well-versed with most of the domains. They are all either Ph.D. holders, IIM pass-outs, or come with great industry experience. The value-added courses are also provided by the college.

Other: The course curriculum here is very diverse, and the students get to choose two specializations. They have multiple clubs and communities to enhance their personality. Multiple domain-specific events are organized, and fests happen, which allow us to form a network. They also provide scholarships to award the competent students.

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025Read More

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Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) - Batch of 2027

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

ISME PGDM Programme 2025-2027.

Placements: Over 150 recruiters come to the campus, like Quess, KPMG, Wipro. ISME offers paid internships with Big 4 companies. The highest placement was 14 LPA, and the average placement was 8 LPA. The college also has an ITP programme in which students can work with companies along with classes, and the programme is paid.

Infrastructure: ISME has a safe, secure environment. The classrooms are quite big enough. The library is equipped with a great collection of books in it. The sports arena is great, which offers great opportunities for basketball, football, and cricket. ISME college hostel is within the campus, offering a safe environment for girls.

Faculty: All teachers come from an experienced corporate background. The faculty are very supportive and helpful. The course curriculum is very engaging, which makes the students industry-ready. We have 2 exams: one is the mid-term of 20 marks and the end-term of 100 marks. There is a trimester system with a six-term exam.

Other: ISME offers an industry-ready curriculum with international exposure, which comprises a trip to Singapore. The college has a lot of conclaves, events, and activities. There are many guest lectures and leadership-oriented lectures. There are many engaging clubs like E-Cell, CSR, cultural and event clubs. The college also has a hobby club, which is a student-driven club.

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025Read More

ISME Bangalore

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How do the placement results differ between GIBS and ISME Bangalore?

Answered 2 days ago

I'd personally go with GIBS Bangalore when it comes to placement support. I did my PGDM at GIBS, and I got placed with 9.5 LPA, so I can speak from my own experience.

There was proper placement preparation, mentoring, internships and support from the placement team. The CPMP/Finishing School also hel

Lakshmidurga

Beginner-Level 4

What is fees structure for BBA at ISME Bangalore?

Answered 4 days ago

To know the complete fee structure, see below. Please note that fee details is from official website and might change.

Fee components	Amount (for 3 years) (In INR)
Tuition	6.45 L
Hostel	4.95 L
One-time Payment	50 K - 65 K
Other Fees	30 K
Total fee	12.2 L - 12.35 L

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

Is NRI Institute of Information Science and Technology a good college? How is the placement in this college?

Answered 4 days ago

NRI Institute of Information Science and Technology is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) and approved by AICTE. It is NAAC Grade 'A' accredited.

Generally, around 30% to 60% of students typically secure campus placements and the average package offered is around INR 2.5

Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

What is the average package of ISME Bangalore?

Answered 2 months ago

The average package at ISME Bangalore ranges between INR 8 LPA and INR 9 LPA for its flagship PGDM programmes as per 2026 placements. The highest package offered recently stands between INR14.5 LPA and INR18 LPA.

Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

What is the salary package offered at ISME Bangalore?

Answered 4 months ago

The salary packages recorded during the ISME Bangalore placements 2026 is provided in the data tabulated below: