Presidency University Bangalore Ranking 2024: India Today, Times Higher Education, The Week

Presidency University Bangalore Rankings and Ratings

Ranking of Presidency University Bangalore offers an insight into the performance of Presidency University Bangalore in several nationally conducted surveys in terms of its remarkable achievements and absolute opportunities in different academic streams. Here's a detailed overview of Presidency University Bangalore's rankings across various publications, showing its performance over recent years:

India Today Rankings

According to the 2024 rankings for 73 colleges, Presidency University Bangalore is 40th, in the 2023 ranking, it was 47th. In MBA programmes, the university stood at the 194th position out of 272 colleges in 2023. India Today's ranking of Presidency University, Bangalore has fluctuated in the years as mentioned below.

The Week Rankings

In the year 2023, the total ranking of Presidency University Bangalore has a slight change, and it was ranked 69 among the total of 85 colleges. The programme B. Tech is in the 15th position among 20, thus making it more specialised.

Outlook Rankings

This year, the Presidency University showed good improvement and rose to 17th position in 2024 from 32nd in 2022. This in itself is a great improvement in its academic performance in general.

IIRF Rankings

As per the national ranking in NIRF, 2024, Presidency University, Bangalore was ranked 28 out of 160 colleges in the state, which was a little lower than the previous year's ranking. 

TOI Rankings

For MBA programmes, the university enhanced its position and ranked 25 among 100 universities in 2024, as compared to 31 universities in 2021, showing a concrete enhancement in MBA course streams.

Presidency University Bengaluru – Awards and Recognitions

The educational institution, Presidency University Bengaluru, represents one of the most promising higher learning institutions across India. The university receives regular national and international recognition because it promotes academic achievement, together with industry collaboration and innovation, while keeping its doors open to all students. Recognition of its endeavours demonstrates its ongoing dedication to quality education, as well as sustainable development and women's empowerment, and global competitiveness strategies.

Notable Achievements and Rankings

• ET Now bestowed on Presidency University its recognition as one of the top educational institutions under the “Best Organisations for Women” category in 2025. The award recognises the university's dedication to developing an inclusive and secure space for women employees at every position.

• The university holds the position of 26th in the Private University Category list of India.

• The university stands at position 26 among all private universities throughout India which demonstrates its strong academic performance and high standards for students and faculty members.

Top Positions in B-School Rankings

• Presidency University secured the 9th Rank among Top Private B-Schools in Bengaluru.

• The management education reputation of Presidency University gained recognition through its 61st-placed ranking among top private business schools in India.

• The university's School of Management maintains a strong presence because its rankings demonstrate its high standing and substantial educational impact.

WURI 2023 – Global Innovation Recognition

In May 2023, Presidency University earned a spot among the top 51–100 global institutions in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), acknowledging its forward-thinking contributions to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The achievement recognizes universities that create innovative educational programs aimed at the future.

OBE Rankings 2023 – R World Institutional Ranking

Chief Educational Institutions under the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework awarded Presidency University the Gold Band together with an A Grade.

Green Ranking 2023 – R World Institutional Ranking

Presidency University earned a top grade of Institutional A+ and added itself to the Diamond Band in the 2023 ranking for its dedication to ecological infrastructure and sustainable development practices.

OBE Rankings 2022 – Consistent Excellence

The university continues to lead outcome-based academic implementation through its two-year sustained achievement as a Diamond Band institution with an A+ Grade.

School-specific Recognitions

School of Law

• As per Careers360 (2022), the School holds position 16 in their Best Private Law Schools list nationwide at present.
• The university received an AAA+ Rating from Karnataka, which demonstrates both academic excellence and effective alumni achievements.

School of Management

• The BW Business World B-School Survey 2021 positioned the school at position 128 in Indian institutions and rank 108 in the list of private business schools.

• Among South Zone private B-Schools, the school achieved a position of 35th rank.

The School of Management obtained its positions from the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2022 as follows:

• 62nd Rank among India’s Top 100 Private B-Schools

• The institution holds an 8th place position in South Indian educational management, which establishes its position as a leader in the region.