Top Indian Executive MBA Programs in the QS Global Executive MBA Rankings 2025

1. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB)

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is ranked 50th in the world and 10th in the Asia-Pacific region in the QS Global Executive MBA Rankings 2025. Its flagship Executive MBA program the Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is a highly demanding one-year full-time residential program for professionals with five to twelve years of work experience from diverse industries. The EPGP strives to produce visionary and innovative leaders who can make valuable contributions to their organisations and society. From the QS performance metrics, the program achieved a very high "Career Outcome" rating of 87.1 out of 100. It achieved a rating of 54.9 in "Thought Leadership" against a global average of 45.0 and 70.4 in "Employer Reputation" better than the global average of 49.2. The program also displays strength in "Diversity" and "Executive Profile," prime parameters for QS to consider.

The distinguishing factor of the EPGP at IIM Bangalore is its international exposure through an international immersion module and a broad choice of more than 100 electives enabling participants to choose their own learning path. Being situated in India's technology and startup capital, the program offers great opportunities for networking and interaction. The world-class teaching faculty, robust peer network and association with 32 leading business schools across the globe through the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) provide richness to learning making the EPGP both dynamic and transformational.

2. Indian School of Business (ISB)

Indian School of Business (ISB) ranks in the 111–120 range internationally and is ranked 14th in the Asia-Pacific region in the QS Global Executive MBA Rankings 2025. ISB provides the Post Graduate Programme for Senior Executives (PGPMAX) a 15-month Executive MBA specially tailored for seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs with 10 to 25 years of work experience. The curriculum is designed to facilitate senior professionals in accelerating their professional growth and moving into global leadership positions. The program emphasises the development of leadership, strategic thinking and analytical capabilities that are necessary in today's rapidly evolving business environment.

In terms of QS metrics, the PGPMAX program rated 54.9 out of 100 on "Career Outcomes." Its "Employer Reputation" rating was 51.3 just higher than the world average of 49.2 and the "Thought Leadership" rating was 41.0 just lower than the world average of 45.0. ISB's PGPMAX also did well in the "Executive Profile" area with a score of 67.8 and demonstrates commitment to "Diversity" with a rating of 20.9. These rankings are a testament to the program's capacity to recruit top-notch professionals and create a global and diverse learning community.

3. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK)

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is placed in the 161–170 range worldwide and 22nd in the Asia-Pacific region in the QS Global Executive MBA Rankings 2025. IIMK provides the Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) a two-year MBA for working professionals which has been accredited by AMBA since 2011. Intended to assist experienced executives and CEOs in refining their business strategies and leadership skills the program consists of 750 hours of instruction spread over seven quarters. The curriculum is constantly revised to keep pace with international standards.

Attendees hail from various sectors such as manufacturing, IT, banking, finance, marketing and HR thus providing a vibrant setting for peer-to-peer learning. The program has also been successful in equipping professionals with the necessary skills to shift to higher positions or find improved career prospects. In the QS assessment, IIM Kozhikode's EPGP scored a "Career Outcomes" score of 67 out of 100. It also had a "Thought Leadership" score of 29.5 and an "Employer Reputation" score of 30.9. The program was also awarded with scores of 23.4 in "Diversity" and 48.4 in "Executive Profile" indicating its widespread reach and professional depth.

4. Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore)

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) offer the Post Graduate Programme for Working Executives (PGPMX) that caters to working professionals and entrepreneurs looking to improve their careers without quitting their jobs. Run in Mumbai on alternate weekends this two-year program provides the flexibility of part-time learning while the full-fledged intensity of a full-time MBA. Focusing on practical learning, leadership development and interaction among peers is to transform participants into well-rounded leaders.

In the QS Global Executive MBA Rankings 2025, PGPMX is ranked in the 181–190 range worldwide and 25th in the Asia-Pacific region. The program scored a "Career Outcomes" score of 43.6 out of 100. It scored a "Thought Leadership" score of 29.6 (against a global average of 45.0) and an "Employer Reputation" score of 32.7 (against a global average of 49.2). Besides that it scored 20.8 in "Diversity" and 51.4 in "Executive Profile" indicating its excellence in bringing in experienced and diverse professionals.

5. Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad (IMT Ghaziabad)

The PGDM ExP is an 18-month Executive MBA  program meant for working executives having a minimum of three years of work experience particularly those with no prior formal management education. The program is rigorous and industry-focused intending to make participants responsible as well as transformational business leaders. The program addresses professionals at different levels (functional, mid-level or senior executives) and aids in career advancement, leadership enhancement and career changeover. The college also offers 100% placement guidance to its students to prepare them for the job market.

With a multiculturally diverse cohort the program fosters peer learning and the establishment of robust professional networks. By graduation students are ready to lead teams in a changing business world, implement ethical and sustainable business practices, think strategically in a continuously evolving global and technology-enabled world and make informed career choices. The "Career Outcome" score for this Executive MBA program rated 88.8 out of 100. It also received scores of 20.0 each for 'Thought Leadership' and 'Employer Reputation'. The QS ranking also takes into account other relevant factors like "Diversity" and "Executive Profile" rating 26.2 and 27.6 respectively.

6. Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad

Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad provides a Postgraduate Program in Entrepreneur Development (PGPED) for working professionals with entrepreneurial dreams. The program is offered in two formats to accommodate different backgrounds and levels of careers. This one-year PGPED is for mature individuals who need a fast track to entrepreneurship whereas the two-year PGPED is more appropriate for individuals with lesser corporate experience but greater desires to start and develop their own businesses.

The "Career Outcomes" score for this Executive MBA program at Woxsen School of Business was 61 out of 100. The "Thought Leadership" score was 20.7, and the "Employer Reputation" score was 20.4. The QS ranking methodology also assesses aspects such as "Diversity" and "Executive Profile", where Woxsen did well, scoring 64.6 for Diversity and 20 for Executive Profile.

7. Goa Institute of Management (GIM)

The GOAL PGDM is a two-year online Executive MBA program offered by Goa Institute of Management (GIM) for working professionals. The AICTE-approved program has live weekend classes and a fortnight campus stay in Goa. It incorporates core courses like Marketing, HR and Strategy with electives, MOOCs and projects on offer to customise further. Targeting working professionals with a minimum of three years of work experience the program also offers scholarships and education loan facilities. The GOAL PGDM is flexible, provides quality education and facilitates networking all while balancing work and life.

The "Career Outcome" score for this Executive MBA was 27.6 out of 100. The "Thought Leadership" and "Employer Reputation" scores were also 20.0 each. The QS methodology which also assesses dimensions such as "Diversity" and "Executive Profile" reflects GIM's potential with 29.8 and 24.1 respectively.