Three IIMs, ISB Hyderabad Among World’s Top 100 QS Global MBA Rankings 2025

HYDERABAD: Three Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and Indian School of Business, Hyderabad have made into the list of world’s top 100 for their MBA programmes, according to QS rankings announced on September 25.

The three IIMs are IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta. Also, the three B-schools have been ranked among top 50 for employability.

Fourteen Indian full-time MBA programmes have figured in the QS’ global list for 2025, including three new entries.

Stanford School of Business in the USA remains at the top spot among B-schools for the fifth consecutive year.

London-based Higher Education Analyst, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has issued the QS Global MBA Ranking 2025. The QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings 2025 covers 58 countries and territories, analysing the world’s 340 best global MBAs and a series of specialised high-demand Business Master’s Rankings, including Master’s in Management, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Management.

“These rankings offer independent insights for career-driven students navigating the global business education landscape. By providing a detailed comparative analysis, these rankings help prospective students make informed decisions about programs that align with their career goals. Students can use these insights as they shape their professional paths,” media reports quoted QS CEO Jessica Turner as saying.

“Indian institutions are increasingly nurturing leaders prepared to navigate today’s complex and dynamic business environments. The strong showing of IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIM Calcutta — particularly in employability and alumni impact — demonstrates India’s ability to shape top-tier global talent. However, ongoing challenges related to internationalisation and gender diversity remain critical areas for improvement. Bridging these gaps is not only key to enhancing the global competitiveness of India’s leading business schools, but also vital for fostering more inclusive environments,” said Turner.

IIM Kozhikode has made its debut in the 151-200 band, while the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, and Somaiya Vidyavihar University featured in the 251 band.

To view the list of Indian institution in the QS ranking, click here.

To see the complete QS MBA global ranking list, click here.