QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026 show IIM Bangalore at 64th , the only Indian school inside the global top 100.

The rankings list covers 215 EMBA programmes across 55 countries and territories and includes 31 joint EMBA programmes. QS used five categories for evaluation: employability, thought leadership, executive profile, diversity and career outcomes.

QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026: IIM Bangalore performance

IIM Bangalore achieved 64th place overall in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026. On specific metrics the institute scored 42nd for employer reputation — a fall of five places from last year — and 47th for career outcomes.

These category ranks are drawn from QS’s published data and highlight where IIM Bangalore stands on employability and post-programme results for mid-career professionals.

QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026 — global scope and metrics

QS President Nunzio Quacquarelli said EMBA programmes offer measurable returns: “Salary uplifts are well-documented, peer networks are invaluable, and demand for high-quality cohort-based programmes continues to grow.”

The QS ranking framework evaluates programmes on employability, thought leadership, executive profile, diversity and career outcomes. The 2026 list includes 215 programmes and 31 joint offerings across 55 countries and territories.

IIM Kozhikode in QS subject rankings

Separately, QS World University Ranking by Subject 2026 placed IIM Kozhikode at 78th worldwide in business and management studies. This is a jump from 141st in 2025, marking the institute’s entry into the subject top 100.

IIM Kozhikode’s movement reflects progress in QS subject-level metrics, where peer reputation and research indicators are commonly assessed.

What this means for students and mid-career applicants

The QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026 reinforce the visibility of India’s management schools on the global EMBA stage. For mid-career professionals, rankings signal employer perception and potential career uplift from cohort-based executive programmes.

The rankings do not list admission eligibility or fees; candidates should refer to official programme pages or institute admissions offices for application and cost details.

QS released the Executive MBA Rankings for 2026, and the results are based on the organisation’s published methodology and category scores.