QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026 place India on the global EMBA map, with IIM Calcutta as the only Indian institute in the global top 100. Rankings assess programme content, outcomes, industry engagement and reputation.

The QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026 have once again highlighted India’s limited presence in the global executive education space, with only one Indian institute making it to the top 100 list this year.

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) has emerged as the highest-ranked Indian business school, securing the 64th position globally. However, the institute has slipped 14 places compared to last year, reflecting increased global competition in executive MBA programmes.

IIM Bangalore remains India’s only Top 100 entry

Despite India’s growing reputation in management education, no other Indian business school has featured in the global top 100 Executive MBA rankings this year.