Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode or IIMK) is the finest which has earned top-level accreditation in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025. Its EPGP, its Executive Post Graduate Programme, has been ranked 2nd among all the IIMs in India and 22nd in the Asia Pacific region. It is an honor to the institute that it has made it to these global rankings for the sixth year running. The achievement is an indication of the success of IIMK both in India and globally in the executive education sphere.
IIM Kozhikode Among Top Indian Institutions Globally
This year, IIM Kozhikode also registered a milestone of sorts with an entry into the list of QS Executive MBA Rankings as the third school from India. It is the second IIM to have reached this level. The feat indicates that the executive education offerings of IIM Kozhikode are not only highly popular in India, but are increasingly well known among the global academic and business community.
Big Leap in World Ranking
IIM Kozhikode has made significant strides in its world ranking this year.
In 2024, the institute was in the 171–180 range globally. It has shifted to the 161–170 range for 2025. This is an excellent jump of 10 spots in one year. The increase in rankings reflects the institute's sustained efforts to enhance its academic quality, student performance, and world recognition. It also reflects the positive effect of the institute's emphasis on innovation, faculty quality and industry linkage.
How the Rankings Were Done?
The QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025 ranked a total of 232 executive MBA programs from 50 countries around the world. The assessment was conducted from a broad spectrum of views and opinions gathered from the business and academic communities. Specifically, rankings were calculated based on 61,005 employer nominations and 48,166 academic nominations. The enormous figures reflect the importance the world attaches to such rankings and how high up on their agenda the ranked programmes have to be.
Director's Comment on the Achievement
IIM Kozhikode Director Prof Debashis Chatterjee was ecstatic and content with the steady performance of the institute in the QS Rankings.
He said that obtaining accreditation for the sixth year on the trot is a clear reflection of the fact that the institute is committed to delivering top-class executive education. He put the EPGP in a higher class than a degree – calling it a transformation experience for working professionals. According to him, the programme allows one to lead with purpose, innovation, and character in this ever-changing world. He further said that the ranking is a testament to IIMK's solid focus on career progression, diversity, and academic excellence.
Outstanding Career Outcomes and Diversification
Under the Career Outcomes category, IIM Kozhikode achieved a fine world ranking of 78th with a score of 67 out of 100. It shows that the course is highly effective in maintaining professionals in their professional career. Additionally, IIMK ranked well in the Diversity category as well, which indicates the institute's persistent efforts towards making the learning environment more inclusive. These rankings indicate that IIM Kozhikode is interested in not only teaching excellence but also provision for students from diverse backgrounds to learn and grow.
About the Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP)
The EPGP is the flagship executive program of IIM Kozhikode. It is:
- A two-year, MBA-equivalent program
- Tailor-made for working executives
- Executed in a blended format, which includes:
- Online interactive sessions
- Campus-based learning modules
The blended format allows professionals to stay at work and enhance their management and leadership skills. The program is set to equip mid- and senior-level managers to perform exceptionally in strategic thinking, innovation, and leadership.
The EPGP has acquired high credibility over time with world-class education as per international standards.
How QS Ranks Executive MBA Programmes?
The QS Executive MBA Rankings are based on five significant metrics for programme analysis worldwide:
These benchmarks allow for the measurement of the real impact and worth of executive MBA programmes. These rankings are amongst the most accurate global metrics for gauging excellence in executive education.
A Giant Leap Forward for IIM Kozhikode
This fresh accreditation is a great leap for IIM Kozhikode.
It reflects that the institution is progressing as a global powerhouse of executive learning. IIMK is empowering professionals across the country and around the globe with confidence, leadership abilities, and skills that they require to make their presence felt in the business world today. Through such testimonies, IIM Kozhikode illustrates that besides creating careers, it is also inspiring professionals to learn deliberately and create an impact.
