7 Indian B-Schools Among World’s Best in FT Executive Education Rankings 2025
India continues to secure its place with seven Indian Business Schools in the global management education landscape. It has secured positions in the Financial Times (FT) Executive Education Rankings 2025. These rankings help in evaluating the customized executive programs that are offered by institutions worldwide that emphasize teaching quality, future career impacts, relevance of education, and much more.
These seven Indian Business Schools have been recognized among the top 95 in the Financial Times Executive Education Rankings 2025. Among these prominent institutes, ISB leads the Indian contingent by securing its 23rd position globally. The huge hard work is hidden behind this success of ISB by climbing this rank from 26th position as per last year's reports. Other prominent schools such as IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIM Indore also maintained their strong position in these rankings. There are some new entrants also that include MDI Gurgaon, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Kozhikode, with the reflection of their growth among Indian B-Schools.
Indian Business Schools in FT Executive Education Rankings 2025
| Rank (Global) | Business School | Previous Rank | Notable Highlights |
| 23 | Indian School of Business (ISB) | 26 | Top-ranked Indian B-school; strong international collaborations |
| 46 | IIM Bangalore | 48 | Consistent performer; globally accredited |
| 61 | MDI Gurgaon | New Entry | First-time entrant in global rankings |
| 72 | IIM Ahmedabad | 67 | Known for rigorous pedagogy |
| 78 | IIM Calcutta | New Entry | Global reputation in finance & analytics |
| 83 | IIM Indore | 85 | Rising momentum in executive education |
| 87 | IIM Kozhikode | New Entry | Fast-growing brand with digital focus |
Indian School of Business stands at the 23rd Position
ISB's steady climb in the FT rankings encourages its reputation as a global executive education powerhouse. The school has established a niche with its customised corporate programmes, partnerships with leading international institutions, and emphasis on leadership development, digital transformation, and innovation.
With two campuses located in Hyderabad and Mohali, ISB leverages international faculty and close industry associations to provide programs that impart executives with state-of-the-art capabilities in an increasingly dynamic business world.
Consistently Strong Performers: IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIM Indore
- Among the IIMs, IIM Bangalore continues to be the second-highest placed Indian institute, moving up marginally from 48th to 46th rank this year. For its wide array of open and customised executive development programs, IIMB remains a major player in leadership learning for Indian and multinational corporations.
- IIM Ahmedabad, long considered a benchmark in Indian management education, ranked 72nd, dropping two places from last year. However, the institute’s executive programmes continue to enjoy global recognition for their academic excellence and case-based learning model.
- IIM Indore also saw a marginal improvement, moving from 85th to 83rd. The institute is gaining ground with its emphasis on practical learning, mid-career leadership development, and sector-specific executive offerings.
New Entrants: MDI Gurgaon, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Kozhikode
Three new Indian schools appeared in the FT Executive Education Rankings this year, marking the widening base of globally accepted Indian B-schools:
- MDI Gurgaon entered at 61st place, following its increasing visibility in the space of customised training as well as collaborations with corporates.
- IIM Calcutta entered for the first time at 78th, powered by the success of its leadership and analytics-oriented executive programmes.
- IIM Kozhikode, which appears on the list at 87th position, has been getting noticed for its hybrid and digitally-enabled executive education models, particularly in ESG, digital transformation, and strategy.
Top 10 Business Schools in the World - FT Executive Education 2025
| Global Rank | Institution | Country |
| 1 | IMD | Switzerland |
| 2 | IESE Business School | Spain |
| 3 | HEC Paris | France |
| 4 | London Business School | United Kingdom |
| 5 | University of Oxford: Saïd | United Kingdom |
| 6 | University of Michigan: Ross | United States |
| 7 | INSEAD | France/Singapore |
| 8 | University of Cambridge: Judge | United Kingdom |
| 9 | SDA Bocconi | Italy |
| 10 | Esade Business School | Spain |
What Do These Rankings Measure?
FT’s Executive Education Rankings assess programs on multiple parameters:
| Ranking Criteria | What It Measures |
| Participant Satisfaction | Based on feedback from executives who attended the course |
| Faculty Quality | Faculty’s global exposure, academic rigour, and teaching effectiveness |
| Program Design & Relevance | How up-to-date, practical, and personalized the course is |
| International Reach | Partnerships, global presence, and diversity |
| Future Use & Career Impact | How the program adds to participants’ long-term professional growth |
