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On August 12, the Ministry of Education released the 2024 edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), marking its ninth annual publication. This framework assesses higher education institutions in India based on five key parameters: Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR); Research and Professional Practices (RPC); Graduation Outcomes (GO); Outreach and Inclusivity (OI); and Perception (PER).
In the Management category, this year, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad has grabbed the top spot.This year, there are 4 institutes from Kerala that made it on the list of top management institutes. Let’s check the list below:

Why is Kerala one of the best locations for management courses?

This year, four institutes from Kerala made it to the NIRF Management category 2024, with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode securing the third rank. The presence of these top institutes across the list provides students with various options based on their preferences. Let’s examine the placement records of IIM Kozhikode and the National Institute of Technology Calicut, according to the NIRF Ranking 2024 data:
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode: In the academic year 2022-23, 559 students graduated from the PG (2 Years Program) within the minimum stipulated time, with a median salary of Rs. 27 lakh.
National Institute of Technology Calicut: In the academic year 2022-23, 41 students graduated from the PG (2 Years Program) within the minimum stipulated time. Of these, 39 students were placed with a median salary of Rs. 8.03 lakh, and 1 student pursued higher studies.

Why do students opt for management courses?

There are several reasons why students go for management courses, some of them are mentioned below:
Lucrative career opportunities: Management degrees, especially MBA programmes are seen as gateways to high-paying jobs in different sectors like finance, consulting, marketing, etc.
Entrepreneurial goals: Several students opt for management courses to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to start and run their own businesses. Management programmes provide insights into business strategy, leadership, and innovations that are necessary for entrepreneurial success.
Career growth: Management courses provide students with a broad skill set that includes leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving, etc. For those who are already working, pursuing a management degree leads to career advancement, promotions, etc.
*Please note that the fees mentioned above are approximate ranges, and the actual fees of these colleges may vary. Students are therefore advised to visit the official websites of the respective colleges for more detailed and accurate information.