IIM Bangalore’s two-year full-time Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) has moved up to 21st place globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management (MiM) 2026 ranking.
The institute was ranked 28th in 2025 and 41st in 2024, marking a significant improvement in its global standing over the past three years.
IIM Bangalore has also retained its No. 1 position in India and is the only Indian business school to feature in the global top 25, according to the latest ranking.
The programme recorded gains across several career-related parameters. Its Weighted Salary increased, reflecting stronger salary outcomes for graduates, while its Career Progress rank improved to 69 globally from 90 last year.
Its Careers Service rank also rose to 8 from 11 in 2025.
The institute’s Alumni Network rank climbed to 19 globally from 31 last year, while its Value for Money rank improved to 65 from 78 in 2025.
IIM Bangalore said the latest ranking reflects the career outcomes of its graduates and the strength of its alumni network.
The Financial Times Masters in Management ranking assesses leading business schools globally on factors including career progression, salary outcomes, careers services, value for money and alumni network.
