[February 17, 2025]: The Indian School of Business (ISB) has once again secured top position as the premier business school in India and has also risen to #27 ranking globally in the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Ranking 2025 that was released today. This four-place jump from last year’s #31 global ranking reflects ISB’s continuous pursuit of excellence and innovation in its pedagogy. Within the Asian region, ISB has maintained its position as one of the top contenders, retaining its #5 spot.
ISB has secured a remarkable #4 global ranking in the alumni network this year, marking a rise from last year’s #8 position. This achievement underscores the exceptional strength, camaraderie, and support of its alumni community.
ISB’s career services have retained its #19 global ranking, showcasing the effectiveness of the school’s guidance and placement support. ISB’s graduates continue to experience exceptional career growth, as evidenced by the #2 global ranking in salary percentage increase.
The school continues to promote gender diversity in management education, as indicated by its #24 ranking in % of female students. ISB’s commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected in its #23 global ranking in carbon footprint.
Speaking about the results, Professor Deepa Mani, Deputy Dean, Academic Programmes and Digital Learning, ISB, said, “ISB’s rise in the FT ranking reflects our steadfast focus on innovation and adaptability. Just this past year, we undertook a comprehensive curriculum review for our flagship Post Graduate Programme in Management, as well as, launched a new PGP for Young Leaders programme in keeping with our mission to develop leaders who can manage the evolving business landscape in India and globally. The FT rankings recognition motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and set new benchmarks in management education.”
She added, “We are proud of our 18,000+ alumni across 65+ countries, as they are ISB’s ambassadors. Also, the fact that we are ranked #23 in carbon footprint showcases that ISB is playing its role in facilitating a greener India.”