TOWARDS GLOBAL RANKINGS

Indian B-schools are thriving in career and alumni outcomes but research and thought leadership remain critical to make a global mark

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OVER THE YEARS, Indian B-schools have produced CEOs of global organisations, transformed numerous sectors, and attracted some of the most impactful minds. Yet, when global rankings were announced each year, only a small number made the cut. The winds, however, are shifting, and Indian schools are finally carving out a niche in what is undoubtedly a very competitive field.

It’s heartening to see many Indian schools breaking into global rankings such as the Financial Times (FT) and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). These schools have been slowly but surely changing the long-held view that we do well in the region, but struggle on the global stage because of ranking criteria, structural issues and perception gaps.

Eight Indian schools feature in the FT Global MBA Rankings for 2025. A total of 14 Indian schools were recognised in the QS Global MBA Rankings for 2026. In 2025, 11 Indian schools were recognised in the FT Masters in Management (MiM) Rankings. An overall analysis highlights possible reasons for a stronger performance from schools in the last few years. These include stronger alumni outcomes, value-for-money orientation, consistently high placement results, growing research and academic output, amongst others.