PGDM Colleges in India

312 management institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 91 districts, with the largest concentration in Pune (28). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many management colleges are there in India?

312 management institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved management colleges in India?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from AICTE, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do management colleges in India have?

525,668 approved seats across 312 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

Which district in India has the most management colleges?

Pune, with 28 of the 312 institutions listed here.

What courses do management colleges in India offer?

The most widely approved are PGDM (244), BBA (49), BCA (42), FELLOW PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT (25), PGDM (FINANCE) (22), PGDM (MARKETING MANAGEMENT) (16). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many management colleges in India are government and how many are private?

Of the 312 institutions listed: 282 private, 19 government, 9 government aided, 2 deemed university. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

Where does this list come from?

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.