Global Competition Pushes India’s Leading B-Schools Down Rankings
What Happened
India’s leading management institutes saw their positions decline in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027. IIM Bangalore fell to 64th from 52nd, IIM Ahmedabad dropped to 70th from 58th, and IIM Calcutta slipped to 95th from 64th. QS said global competitors improved faster in areas such as return on investment, entrepreneurship, alumni outcomes, and diversity.
Key Takeaways
While India's top B-schools lost rank, the country's overall MBA presence expanded significantly, with 19 Indian MBA providers featured in the rankings and five new entrants this year. The results highlight growing global recognition for Indian business schools, but also the need to improve ROI and entrepreneurship outcomes to stay competitive internationally.