Financial Times EMBA 2025 Rankings: ISB Leads India With Three Schools in Global Top 100


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Content Writer | Updated On - Oct 15, 2025

The Financial Times EMBA 2025 Rankings place the Indian School of Business (ISB) at 53rd globally, leading India. IIM Bangalore (72nd) and IIM Indore (96th) also make the top 100, highlighting India’s growing influence in executive education.

FT EMBA 2025 Rankings

The Financial Times announced this year’s Executive MBA (EMBA) rankings on October 12, 2025, with the Indian School of Business securing the top spot in India and 53rd position worldwide for its PGP in Management for Senior Executives (PGPMAX).

Indian institutions continue to make their mark in global executive education. The Indian School of Business holds the 53rd position, while the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is ranked 72nd. IIM Indore features at 96th place, reflecting its growing presence among global EMBA programs. These rankings underscore India's growing influence in shaping global business leaders.

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Financial Times EMBA Ranking 2025 - Top Indian Institutions

Here are the top Indian schools in the 2025 Financial Times Executive MBA ranking:

Rankings School Program Name
53 Indian School of Business PGP in Management for Senior Executives (PGPMAX)
72 IIM Bangalore MBA (two-year, part-time)
96 IIM Indore PGP in Management for Working Executives (PGPMX)

FT EMBA 2025 Rankings: Indian Schools in Comparison

The table below compares the latest Financial Times Executive MBA rankings of top Indian business schools with their previous year’s positions, highlighting key shifts in global standing.

Name 2025 Rankings Previous Years Rankings
Indian School of Business 53 40 (2024)
IIM Bangalore 72 94 (2023)

Key Summary

  • ISB slipped from 40 in 2024 to 53 in 2025, showing a drop of 13 positions.
  • This indicates increased competition globally or possibly a change in FT’s evaluation parameters, such as alumni career progression, salary increase, or international exposure.

  • IIM Bangalore improved significantly from 94 in 2023 to 72 in 2025, a jump of 22 positions.

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