Retail colleges in India

Great question! You don't need a background in retail at all. But here's who it's perfect for:

• If you love working in fast-paced environments
• If you're a people-person who enjoys interacting with others
• If you're curious about fashion, food, FMCG, e-commerce, malls, or store layouts
• If you want a business + operations + customer-oriented career

And if you're already working in retail and want to move into a management role then this course is your stepping stone to leadership.

Definitely! Here's a mix of what you'll learn in MBA in Retail Management. You will get to learn the Core Business Subjects such as:

• Marketing Management
• Financial & Accounting Basics
• HR & Organizational Behaviour
• Strategic Management

You will be also taught Retail-Specific Subjects like:

• Retail Marketing & Branding
• Retail Supply Chain Management
• Store Operations & Visual Merchandising
• Consumer Behaviour
• E-Retailing & Digital Retail
• Merchandising Management
• Retail Analytics
• Inventory & Vendor Management

In Retail Management you will get to learn Skills & Tools such as:

• CRM tools (like Salesforce)
• POS systems
• Excel & basic analytics
• Retail project management software

Some courses include internships, live store visits, mall audits, and real-life projects. That's where the real learning happens!

Studying an MBA in Retail Management has many benifits which are listed below:
An estimated 90 million new jobs are anticipated to be produced in India over the next five to seven years, with 45 million of those employment predicted to be in the service industry. 

• Even though MBA is taught in many different sectors and the majority of MBA candidates in India study Marketing, Finance, HR, Insurance, International Business, etc., 80% of these MBA graduates end up working in sales.
• If a candidate possesses the correct mentality and service sector skills, an MBA in retail will open up a wider range of work options in India and overseas.
• The average salary of Retail Management graduates ranges between INR 4 Lacs to 8 lakh.

IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

Yes Symbiosis Skills and Professional University Pune is considered a good institute specifically recognised as India's #1 Skill University in the NIRF 2025 rankings for second consecutive year. It provides skill focused curriculum with modern infrastructure & decent placement opportunities particularly focusing on practical, industry aligned education. 

Some of the communications skills required to enter the Retail industry are:

Good Communication Skills: The candidates should be able to speak clearly both to the team and to the customers. They must first comprehend the client's issues before assisting them with their wants, which calls for a lot of patience.

Patience: This training will require a lot of patience to comprehend the wants and demands of the consumers. People today, especially students, lack patience and want things done immediately.

Good Listening Skills: The candidates must also have good listening skills. They must pay attention to fresh perspectives and ideas from the team and the customers. They would be able to provide the pupils with some excellent new advice.

Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences is a private university, established in 2016 under the provision of the Madhya Pradesh Niji Vishwavidyalaya Adiniyam, 2007. It is recognised by the UGC and has collaboration with foreign universities, government agencies, and top industries. SUAS Indore has top-notch infrastructure which is spread across 25 acres of land.

Shri Vishwakarma Skill University offers different courses at different educational levels.

It includes Bachelor and Master programs such as B.Tech, B.Voc, MBA, M.Tech, and M.E., etc.

The university also provides Diploma programs and certificate courses such as Loss Prevention Associate and Housekeeping Associate for skill development.

SP Jain (SPJIMR) is known for its PGDM programme. S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research is approved by the AICTE and accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), UK, NBA, and AACSB International. The institute offers quality education by the professioanl experts. The the highest international and domestic packages offered during SPJIMR PGDM placements 2023 stood at INR 77.88 LPA and INR 67.50 LPA, respectively. 

Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida offers full-time and online PGDM/MBA course in several specialisations. Check the eligibility criteria below:

- 50% aggregate from a recognised university or equivalent

-Students currently in their final year of graduation, completing their degree by June 30, 2026, are also eligible to apply*

LPU does not offer direct admission. However, admission to few courses is merit-based.  Aspirants scoring a 65% aggregate have a good chance of getting admission in LPU. Candidates seeking admission must visit the official website of the university to apply online. To apply for LPU, aspirants need to register for LPUNEST for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. LPU admission to most of the courses is based on LPUNEST score. However, national-level entrance exam scores are also accepted for admission to BA LLB (Hons), MBA, BTech, etc. Candidates must complete Class 12 for UG courses and graduation for PG courses. The selection rounds are followed by counselling and document verification.

Kalasalingam University offers admission to UG, PG and PhD courses based on entrance exam as per respective courses. Candidates must start by applying for the course of their choice. Further, the university evaluates the performance of the candidates and their applications for Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education course admissions. Once the selection is confirmed, candidates need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

PGDM programme provides opportunity for students to undertake specializations in functional areas of Strategy & Consulting, Marketing,  Finance & Banking, Human Resource and Operations & Decision Science while in PGDM (International Business) programme, only Strategy & Consulting, Marketing, Finance and Banking, Operations & Decision Science are offered. In both the programmes, Emerging Industry specialisations like IT/ITeS, BFSI, Data Analytics & Digital Business are also offered.
Similarly in PGDM (IBM) program, students are given exposure of all the relevant inputs related to important functional domains, be it,  Life Insurance, General Insurance, Health Insurance and InsurTech while in PGDM (RM) programme, Visual Merchandising, Franchise Management and Analytical skills with respect to Retail Service Operations are covered.

The University was established as the Central University of Jammu and Kashmir. It was established along with 15 other Central Universities by an Act of Parliament in 2009. The University has been granted 503+ acres of land during its establishment by the state government. CUK has 21 schools and 21 constituent teaching departments. These establishments offer 40+ PG, UG, Diploma, Research, and Vocational programmes.

Jaipuria Lucknow admission 2025 is primarily entrance-based. All the programmes offered at Jaipuria Lucknow Institute are approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and the PGDM programme is recognised by the Association of Indian Universities  (AIU) as equivalent to an MBA and accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Jaipuria Lucknow admission to these programmes is based on the candidate's performance in entrance exams. 

Yes, one can say that but XAT is not the only entrance exam which is considered for admission to Welingkar Institute of Management.  CAT, CMAT, GMAT and ATMA scores are also accepted. The first round of screening is based on the scores in these entrance tests only. 

Graphic Era University offers good annual placements for its BTech, BBA, MCA and MBA courses. The placement process for 2026 are still ongoing. However, the university has released its highest package for 2026. Have a look at the table below to know more:

Direct admissions are not available for many courses at  Jamia Hamdard. Candidates who have missed the entrance examinations accepted by Jamia Hamdard University Delhi, must not worry. These candidates can apply again the next year. Students who wishes to get admission must take part in the Jamia Hamdard Delhi admission process before the date of application has gone. For the application purpose, candidates can visit the official site of the university. 

Jaipuria Jaipur offers a two-year full-time AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited, and AIU-recognised PGDM programme and doctoral level fellowship programme in Management. The selection process for admission to the PGDM programme included scores in CAT/CMAT/MAT/XAT, group discussion, and personal interviews The fees of Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) is INR 12.75 lakh, the fees of PGDM in Service Management is INR 12.75 Lacs .

Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) Rohini was established in 1993 and is ranked among the Top 100 B Schools in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. The college has been accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ Grade,  NBA, and AIU. South Asian Quality Standards (SAQS) has also accredited JIMS Rohini for excellence in imparting quality education. JIMS Rohini can be considered a good college as it offers various courses to students at reasonable fees, to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills in their preferred area of interest. Further, the college also offers an excellent infrastructure facilities to students.

Savitribai Phule Pune University  (also known as UNIPUNE, Pune University and SPPU), is a collegiate public state university. The University is located at Pune, was established in 1949 through Poona University Act and is one of the premier universities in India. Recognised by UGC, it is popularly known as the 'Oxford of the East'. The University is accredited ‘A’ grade by NAAC. With over 40+ academic departments,  10+ faculties and 50+ research centres, the university also has about 300+ recognised research institutes and over 700 affiliated colleges offering UG, PG, diploma, PG diploma, PhD and certificate courses.

Mumbai University conducts the admission process for all the UG, PG, PhD courses in online mode. Interested candidates can fill the admission forms through the official website. University of Mumbai admissions are currently ongoing for several courses.

Balaji Institute of Modern Management, Pune tuition fee costs around INR 12.8 L. This fee is exclusive of other components including application fee, examination fee, security deposit, etc. The fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Candidates are advised to go to the official website before applying to BIMM Pune.

Yes, Manipal University, Jaipur is a good choice for an average students. The university is accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade.MUJ is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. Manipal University average package and median package offered during placements 2024 were INR 9.50 LPA and INR 8 LPA, respectively.