In 2025, Gujarat stands tall as one of India’s most exciting places to study. What started as a handful of colleges decades ago has grown into a vibrant ecosystem of education.
Today, the state is home to more than 60 universities—2 central, 30 state-run, and many nationally recognized top-rated private B schools. You’ve probably heard of names like Narayana Business School, Nirma University, Ahmedabad University, and Parul University.
As Gujarat continues to emerge as the most preferred hub for multidisciplinary education and research in India, we are proud to represent Ahmedabad, Gujarat on a national level and announce that Narayana Business School has been ranked 2nd best private B school in Gujarat by EducationWorld (EW) India Higher Education Rankings 2025-26. This announcement was made at the EW India Higher Education Grand Jury Awards held at The Grand, New Delhi, Vasant Kunj, on April 25, 2025, where top academic institutions from across the country were honored.
Mr. Vishal Tiwari, Vice President – Growth & Strategy at NBS, represented the institution at the ceremony. He stated, “Proud to receive this recognition on behalf of NBS and to represent the growing spirit of Gujarat on a national level, we at NBS continue to enhance the learning experience and contribute highly to the rising India growth story”.
Continue reading to find the list of the best private B school in Gujarat ranked by EducationWorld (EW) 2025.
List Of The Best Private B Schools In Gujarat 2025:
EducationWorld ranked business schools based on academic excellence, faculty quality, placement performance, infrastructure, industry interface, and global exposure. Here are the top-ranked private B-Schools in Gujarat as per EW India 2025-26:
Narayana Business School Ahmedabad (NBS): 2nd Best Private B School
Nirma University Ahmedabad: 1st Best Private B School
ICFAI Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad: 3rd Best private B School
Laxmi Institute of Management, Sarigam: 4th Best Private B School
Event Highlights: EW Higher Education Rankings 2025-26 Grand Jury Awards
The full-day conference and awards event, organized by EducationWorld in association with GrayQuest and Academia by Serosoft, was held on April 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The agenda focused on critical issues in higher education, disruptive innovation, digital transformation, and institutional excellence.
The talk of the jury was how in 2025 universities and b schools are adapting to the changing tech preferences and the sharp tilt towards the adaptation of AI. We at NBS Ahmedabad, do not discourage the use of AI but rather encourage AI in education. Our students are presented with the opportunities to use the latest tools and tech making them efficient, independent and responsible individuals.
Key Segments from the Programme:
- Opening Address & Panel
Why haven’t any of India’s 1,168 universities and 45,000 colleges invented a globally celebrated product in 77 years?
Panellists examined systemic challenges hindering innovation in Indian academia, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary approaches, enhanced research funding, and stronger industry-academia collaborations.
– Moderated by Dilip Thakore, Publisher, EducationWorld
- Thematic Discussions
- Campus to Career: Work-Readiness Revolution by Bhavin Shah, CEO, EducationWorld
- Boosting Fee Collections for HEIs Using Technology – Rishab Mehta, CEO, GrayQuest
- Digital Transformation of a 21st Century Campus – Arpit Badjatya, CEO, Serosoft
- Higher Education 4.0: Disruptive New University Models moderated by Summiya Yasmeen, Managing Editor, EducationWorld
- Categories Of Awards & Rankings Revealed
- Private & Government Autonomous Colleges
- Non-Autonomous Colleges
- Engineering Institutes
- Private B-Schools
- Private Universities
- Government Universities
- Skill Development, Digital Innovation, and Design Excellence
- Special Jury Recognitions
- Diversity Inclusion & Equity Champion
- Exemplary Researcher of the Year
- Top-Performing University of the Year
- India’s Best Undergraduate Institutions – Class Size / Internships
Find the details here: https://www.educationworld.in/government-autonomous-colleges-rankings/
What Are The Next Steps For Narayana Business School?
At a time when higher education is being redefined by global disruption, technological acceleration, and shifting employer expectations, NBS is positioning itself at the intersection of innovation, ethics, and industry relevance.
In 2025, NBS took a major leap forward by becoming a member of the prestigious AACSB Global Business School Network along with BGA global B school network, a mark of global integration and a signal of its rising influence.
This affiliation opens access to a community of over 40,000 global educators, researchers, and business leaders, allowing NBS to benchmark against the best and bring international perspectives directly into its classrooms.
With specialized programs in Data Science & Business Analytics, and Quantitative Finance, the school is proactively aligning its curriculum with the demands of tomorrow’s economy. Its adoption of AI-powered learning platforms signals a shift toward more adaptive, personalized, and tech-augmented education where students learn not just content, but how to think critically, adapt quickly, and lead responsibly.
