QS Executive Rankings 2026: IIM Bangalore EMBA Rank 64

Updated on May 1, 2026 Written By Pragya Tripathi

IIM Bangalore has been placed at 64th position in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026 among the world’s top business schools. IIM Bangalore also did well in terms of employer reputation, coming in at number 42 and even though it dropped five spots from the previous year. In a similar way institute is ranked 47th in the career outcome category.

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QS Executive Rankings 2026: IIM Bangalore EMBA Rank 64

The QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026 are evaluated using five main criteria including career results, executive profile, diversity, employability and thought leadership. The EMBA rankings include 215 top executive MBA programs from 55 countries and territories along with 31 jointly offered EMBA programs.

QS Management College Rankings for 2026

As per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 IIM Kozhikode has achieved 78th position globally in Business and Management Studies.

The institute has shown major improvement moving from 141st rank to 78th this year and entering the top 100 worldwide.

Its ranking has steadily increased over the years rising from the 401–450 band in 2021 to 151–200 in 2024 then 141 in 2025 and now 78 in 2026.

President Nunzio Quacquarelli of QS stated that Executive MBA programs are a strong investment for mid-career professionals, offering salary growth, valuable peer networks and rising demand for quality cohort based learning. For companies sponsoring employees they also deliver high returns through better retention, stronger skills and improved leadership development.