LinkedIn Top MBA Ranking 2025: ISB Ranked 5th Globally; 7 Indian Institutes in Top 100

LinkedIn’s top MBA Programs 2025 ranking includes the world’s best business schools whose alumni consistently achieve strong career outcomes, from promotions and leadership roles to broader professional connections.

Seven Indian institutes feature in the global top 100 this year. The Indian School of Business (ISB) Hyderabad & Mohali secured the 5th rank globally, while IIM Calcutta (16th) and IIM Ahmedabad (17th) also made impressive placements, signaling India’s growth in global management education.

Indian Institutes in LinkedIn’s 2025 Global MBA Ranking

Beyond ISB’s strong global performance, other Indian institutes have also secured impressive positions in the LinkedIn 2025 MBA rankings.

From IIM Calcutta and IIM Ahmedabad to IIM Lucknow, IIM Indore, and IIFT Delhi, several schools feature prominently in the global top 100. Here’s a quick look at how they stand:

LinkedIn’s 2025 top MBA programs ranking is based entirely on alumni data. It looks at promotions, career growth, leadership roles, alumni network, and gender diversity.

Unlike traditional rankings that rely on academic reputation or employer surveys, this one focuses on real-world career outcomes.

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While Indian institutes have registered impressive growth, at the global level, Stanford Graduate School of Business (Stanford University) topped the list at 1st place, followed by Harvard Business School (Harvard University) at 2nd, INSEAD at 3rd, and The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) at 4th.

The Indian School of Business (ISB) stands out as the only Indian institution in the top five, reflecting the rising international appeal of ISB flagship MBA programs.

For anyone considering an MBA, this list offers a practical view of schools that don’t just teach well but also help graduates grow and succeed in their careers globally.

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