QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 – Top Indian MBA Colleges List

QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 has been released and a total of 14 full-time MBA programmes managed to secure their spots on the list. Many Indian Universities made their fresh debuts in the list while others saw a slight shift in their global positions. This article brings you a list of all the Indian Universities that made it to the QS Global Ranking list along with their positions in other aspects such as their employability, their return on investments, and their previous position in the older lists.

The Quacquarelli Symonds Global University Rankings is a comparative analysis of universities all over the globe which is based on a number of aspects such as the teaching, the reputation of the universities among the employers, the International representation among the students and staff, the employability, and much more. The universities that secure a place in the top 1000 of these rankings are considered to be one of the top universities around the globe.

Top 10 Indian MBA Colleges as per QS Rankings

There are a total of 14 MBA programs managed to secure positions in the QS Ranking list as many new industries made their debuts this year. This means that India is on the road to improvement in the Education Sector and has been marching forward opening new opportunities for Indian students. Following is the list of the top 10 colleges that managed to claim their positions in the list of top global universities released by QS.

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1. IIM Bangalore

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore managed to retain its title of being the best performer in India yet again as it ranked 53 this year in the QS Global MBA Ranking 2026. However, its position in the global list for last year was 43 which indicates a slight shift in positions. The overall score of IIM Bangalore this year is 67.4 and the employability score is 70.7, while the return on investment score is 84.8.

2. IIM Ahmedabad

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad also managed to rank 60 this year. However, its position in the global list for last year was 53 which indicates a slight shift in positions. The overall score of IIM Ahmedabad this year is 63.3 and the employability score is 64.5, while the return on investment score is 80.8.

3. IIM Calcutta

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore managed to rank 65 this year. However, its position in the global list for last year was 59 which indicates a slight shift in positions. The overall score of IIM Calcutta this year is 62.6 and the employability score is 68.3, while the return on investment score is 76.

4. Indian School of Business

The Indian School of Business managed to rank 86 this year in the QS Global MBA Ranking 2026. However, its position in the global list for last year was 78 which indicates a slight shift in positions. The overall score of the Indian School of Business this year is 58.3 and the employability score is 54.5, while the return on investment score is 71.4.

5. IIM Kozhikode

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode made its debut and managed to rank between 151-200 this year in the QS Global MBA Ranking 2026. The overall score of IIM Kozhikode this year has not been announced yet but the employability score is 43.9, while the return on investment score is 64.4.

6. IIM Indore

The Indian Institute of Management Indore managed to rank between 201 and 250 this year in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 same as 2024. The overall score of IIM Indore this year has not been announced yet but the employability score is 40.4, while the return on investment score is 60.3.

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7. IIM Lucknow

The Indian Institute of Management Indore managed to rank between 201 and 250 this year. However, its position in the global list for last year was between 151 and 200 which indicates a slight shift in positions. The overall score of IIM Indore this year has not been announced yet but the employability score is 41.7, while the return on investment score is 60.7.

8. IIM Udaipur

The Indian Institute of Management Indore managed to rank between 201 and 250 this year. However, its position in the global list for last year was between 151 and 200 which indicates a slight shift in positions. The overall score of IIM Indore this year has not been announced yet but the employability score is 42, while the return on investment score is 63.7.

9. XLRI – Xavier School of Management

The XLRI Xavier School of Management managed to rank between 201 and 250 this year in the QS Global MBA Ranking 2026 same as 2025. The overall score of this year has not been announced yet but the employability score is 40.7, while the return on investment score is 52.1.

10. IIM Ghaziabad

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode made its debut and managed to rank 251+ this year in the QS Global MBA Ranking 2026. The overall score of IIM Kozhikode this year has not been announced yet but the employability score is 30, while the return on investment score is 48.

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Conclusion

The Stanford Graduate School of Business managed to retain its position as Global Rank 1 in the QS Global MBA Ranking 2026. The Indian colleges that made it to the list have all seen a downward shift in the position which hints at a scope for improvement in the overall structure. However, the debut of other universities also gives hope for a brighter future where India will hopefully see more universities ranking in the global list.

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