Indian Business Schools Shine in FT Global MBA Rankings 2026: ISB Climbs to 12th Position, Download Official PDF Here

The Financial Times has released its Global MBA Rankings 2026, with MIT Sloan School of Management (US) securing the top spot for the first time. The Indian School of Business (ISB) has achieved a remarkable rise to joint 12th position globally, up 15 places from 27th in 2025. Several Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) also feature prominently, with IIM Ahmedabad at 27th, IIM Bangalore at 34th, and IIM Calcutta at 53rd. The rankings, published on February 16, 2026, evaluate full-time MBA programmes based on criteria including alumni salary, career progress, international mobility, and diversity, drawing participation from 128 accredited business schools worldwide.

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FT Global MBA Rankings 2026

FT Global MBA Rankings 2026: Strong Performance by Indian Institutions

Indian business schools have demonstrated significant gains in the 2026 edition, reflecting enhanced global competitiveness in management education. ISB leads the Indian contingent and ranks second in Asia, while maintaining its position as the top MBA programme in India for the sixth consecutive year. According to details from the Financial Times assessment, ISB alumni recorded the highest salary percentage increase globally at 248 per cent, with an average weighted salary of $201,712 three years after graduation. The institute also ranked sixth globally for alumni network strength.

Global Top 10 in FT MBA Rankings 2026

The leading positions are dominated by institutions from the US, Europe, and Asia:

Ranking Methodology and Context

The Financial Times Global MBA Rankings assess programmes using weighted alumni salary as a key indicator, alongside other factors such as value for money, career services, and international diversity. All participating schools are accredited by Equis or AACSB. The authority has not announced further details yet on exact weightages for the 2026 edition or specific metric scores for all Indian schools beyond highlights for ISB.

Candidates and prospective students are advised to refer to the official Financial Times rankings portal at rankings.ft.com for the complete list and detailed school profiles. These rankings apply globally and inform admissions decisions for full-time MBA programmes worldwide, including those targeting the post-2026 academic cycles.

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