LEAD College of Management (Palakkad, Kerala) has received several national and regional recognitions, awards, and rankings. Below is a summary of its key accolades and standing:
The college is frequently cited in various B-School surveys. Please note that rankings can fluctuate annually depending on the methodology used by different publications.
Outlook-ICARE: Ranked 139th in the 2026 and 2025 rankings in the Management category. In 2024, it was ranked 143rd in the "MBA (Private)" category.
Times of India (TOI): Ranked 97th in the 2026 Management category. It has consistently appeared in the Top 100 Management Institutes list in previous years (e.g., 96th in 2024, 82nd in 2023).
The Week: Ranked 142nd in India (2024) under the MBA category.
Regional Status: The institution is frequently highlighted in reports as one of the top B-Schools in Kerala, often cited in the top 2–5 positions within the state in various national survey rankings.
Gold Accreditation: It is one of the first B-Schools in India to receive Gold Accreditation Status from the Global Standardization and Accreditation Agency (GSAAA), USA.
ISO Certification: It is an ISO 21001:2018 certified institution for quality management in education.
Accreditations: Holds NAAC (B++ grade) accreditation and is approved by the AICTE. It also has international membership with HLACT (Higher Learning Accreditation Consultant & Training, UK).
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