Where Does India Stand in QS Global MBA & Master’s Rankings 2026?

Sep 17, 2025 Aakanksha Singh

India’s presence in the QS 2026 rankings continues to grow stronger: three schools make the global MBA top 100, more Master’s programmes join the elite, and Indian institutions debut in the Online MBA list for the first time.

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Three Indian MBAs in World Top 100 IIM Bangalore (Ranked 52), IIM Ahmedabad (Ranked 58), and IIM Calcutta (Ranked 64) feature among the world’s top 100 MBAs, propelled by strong Employability, Return on Investment, and Thought Leadership scores.

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14 Indian MBAs Ranked Globally QS ranks 14 India-based MBA providers in 2026, more than ever before. Four Indian schools moved up, while two made their first appearance in the list this year.

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Rising Performance: India’s Leading B-Schools IIM Bangalore leads the nation, now 29th globally for Employability and eighth in Asia for ROI. IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta also feature among the world’s best in multiple indicators.

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New Milestone: Online MBA Entries For the first time, Indian B-schools appear in the QS Online MBA Rankings: IIM Kozhikode (53), MRIIRS (76–100 band), Goa Institute of Management (101+ band), all scoring highly for class experience.

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Ten New Master’s Programmes Ranked 37 Indian specialised business Master’s programmes are listed this year, with 10 new entries. Six Indian schools now rank in the world’s top 50 for Master’s in Management.

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Spotlight on Diversity & Master’s Metrics Woxsen School of Business debuts as top in Asia for Diversity (26th globally), but most Indian schools face challenges with diversity and alumni indicators, even as they remain strong in Employability and Thought Leadership.

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India’s Standing in Asia IIM Bangalore is ranked eighth in Asia among MBA schools and second for Employability among 70 Asian entries, highlighting India’s improving reputation across the continent.

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India has cemented its spot as an emerging global business education hub in the latest QS rankings, with more institutions recognised than ever. Continued focus on employability, student outcomes, and diversity can help India rise even higher in the years ahead.

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