The Quacquarelli Symonds Global MBA & Business Master’s Ranking 2025 has ranked IIM Bangalore is the best performer among the Indian institutes. In all, QS ranked 60 full-time MBA programmes across Asia, with India emerging as the most represented regional hub. It boasts of 14 ranked programmes which is higher than China.
Though IIM Bangalore is on top, it has dropped out of the world’s top 50 ranking. The other three Indian MBA programmes that have secured a spot in the top 100 are IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, and the Indian School of Business.
IIM Bangalore’s full-time MBA programme has achieved the highest return on investment in India, with the other two programmes appearing among the world’s top 100. IIM-B’s full-time MBA programme also leads nationally for the thought leadership of its faculty, with other three programmes appearing among the world’s top 100.
QS CEO Jessica Turner said: “India’s performance in the QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings 2025 underscores the nation’s expanding influence in global business education. 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.
There are three new entries — IIM Kozhikode makes its debut in the 151-200 band, the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, and Somaiya Vidyavihar University feature in the 251+ band.
The QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings 2025 spans 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.