QS MBA Rankings 2025: Check Top-Ranked Indian B Schools

30 September, 2024

Parthiva Mewawala

Summary: This comprehensive guide will help you find out the top full-time MBA programs in India, according to the QS MBA Rankings 2025.

QS MBA Ranking

The QS MBA Rankings 2025 have been published; the rankings included for the year 2025 provide a comprehensive list of the business schools to study at and make your future bright in organizational growth through an MBA program. When you think about starting your MBA academic career, you are taking a step towards a worthwhile investment. This program helps students with the important skills for a global business structure that continues to advance and evolve.

A crucial point to note is that this year, 14 full-time MBA programs from India have made it into the global QS MBA rankings.

We understand that searching for and planning for the right college can be daunting. Phew!! But not to worry—we have narrowed down the list, removed your stress, and made the roadmap easy to navigate…Let’s explore this year’s results in the following table to learn more about the top full-time MBA programs.

QS MBA Rankings 2025

As an aspirant who wishes to get into a desired university, you must have several thoughts about the college, which one to choose, and what placement opportunity you will get. So, we have broken down important topics into tables to explain the details and help you make the right decision.

As compared to last year, i.e., from 2024 rankings, in the QS MBA Rankings 2025, several Indian business schools saw changes in their rankings. IIM Bangalore dropped slightly from 48th to 53rd, while Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad shifted from 53rd to 60th. Likewise, IIM Calcutta ranked from 59th to 65th position. However, IIM Kozhikode made its appearance in ranking in the 151-200 position ranges after not being ranked in 2024. Indian School of Business also slipped from 78th to 86th rank, respectively. To get the in-depth details, take the help of the following table and understand different MBA programs and their ranks.

Here are the following ranks of top colleges:

India Rank	University Name	QS MBA Rankings
1	Indian Institute of Management Bangalore	53
2	Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad	60
3	Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	65
4	Indian School of Business	86
5	Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Kozhikode	151-200
6	Indian Institute of Management Indore	201-250
7	Indian Institute of Management Lucknow	201-250
8	Indian Institute of Management Udaipur	201-250
9	XLRI- Xavier School of Management	201-250
10	Institute Of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	251+
11	International Management Institute – Delhi	251+
12	International Management Institute – Kolkata	251+
13	Management Development Institute Gurgaon	251+
14	Somaiya Vidyavihar University	251+

QS MBA Rankings 2025: Employability

The table below explains the university and its employability ranks:

India Rank	University Name	QS MBA Rankings (Employability)
1	Indian Institute of Management Bangalore	70.7
2	Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	68.3
3	Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad	64.5
4	Indian School of Business	54.5
5	Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Kozhikode	43.9
6	Indian Institute of Management Udaipur	42
7	Indian Institute of Management Lucknow	41.7
8	XLRI- Xavier School of Management	40.7
9	Indian Institute of Management Indore	40.4
10	International Management Institute – Kolkata	30.1
11	Institute Of Management Technology, Ghaziabad	30
11	Management Development Institute Gurgaon	30
13	International Management Institute – Delhi	25.3

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore leads the list with an employability score of 70.7, demonstrating that this institute has the highest employability rate among the ranked business schools. The list above contains 13 institutions, with scores ranging from 70.7 at the top to 25.3 for the institution ranked 13th (International Management Institute-Delhi).

QS MBA Rankings: Return On Investment

We humans always invest in the hopes of getting something out of our investments, and that is true to think about as we give all our efforts to achieve the chance to step on a ladder of success that we have always wanted to accomplish. Likewise, students who invest their time and money in studies, like getting admission into an MBA program, must learn about which university can make a significant impact on their career and help them in the fulfilment of their goals.

India Rank	University Name	QS MBA Rankings (Return on Investment)
1	Indian Institute of Management Bangalore	84.8
2	Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad	80.6
3	Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	76
4	Indian School of Business	71.4
5	International Management Institute – Delhi	70.2
6	Indian Institute of Management (IIM) – Kozhikode	64.4
7	Indian Institute of Management Udaipur	63.7
8	Indian Institute of Management Lucknow	60.7
9	Indian Institute of Management Indore	60.3

Searching through the different options for pursuing an MBA can be daunting, but the QS Global MBA Rankings for 2025 assist in providing a roadmap for aspirants aiming for excellence in their business education.

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With Indian universities making a significant mark on the global stage, it is evident that India’s premier B-schools not only offer top-notch education but also excel in ensuring employability and promising returns on investment for their graduates.

Whether you are drawn to the prestige of the Indian Institutes of Management in Bangalore, Ahmedabad, or Calcutta or the unique offerings of other esteemed institutions, this guide serves as a valuable tool in making an informed decision that aligns with your career aspirations and goals.

We at IMS believe in providing support to our students who just do not wish to study but grow as responsible leaders in their respective fields. This guide will give you the gist of making the final decision of choosing the right university and also excelling in your career. Our mentors are by your side, and we are with you throughout the process. Don’t feel alone!