Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
(IIM Ahmedabad)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1961
Campus Size
106.00 Acres
Total Students
1,200
Faculty
130
Student-Faculty
9:1
IIM Ahmedabad Rankings: India's Premier Management Institution
IIM Ahmedabad Rankings & Accreditations 2025
IIM Ahmedabad holds the #1 position in NIRF Management Rankings for the 5th consecutive year (2024) with a score of 90.21 - the highest score ever achieved by any Indian B-school. Globally, IIMA is ranked #31 in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2025 (up from #41 in 2024) and #56 in QS Global MBA Rankings 2025. IIMA was the first Indian B-school to receive EQUIS accreditation (2008).
Rankings Summary - IIMA
| Ranking Body | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management 2024 | #1 (Score: 90.21) | 5th consecutive year at #1 |
| QS Global MBA 2025 | #56 Globally | Asia: #9 |
| QS Business & Management Studies 2025 | #27 Globally | Highest among Indian B-schools |
| FT Global MBA 2025 | #31 Globally | Up from #41 in 2024 (+10 spots) |
| FT Global MBA 2024 | #41 Globally | PGPX programme ranked |
| The Economist MBA 2024 | #56 Globally | - |
| FT Executive Education 2024 | #35 Globally | #1 in India, #2 in Asia |
Accreditations
EQUIS: Accredited since 2008 - IIM Ahmedabad was the first Indian business school to receive EQUIS accreditation. Re-accredited in 2025 for the maximum period of 5 years, reflecting sustained excellence in teaching, research, and corporate engagement.
AACSB: IIMA is an AACSB member institution.
Note: IIMA does not hold AMBA accreditation or Triple Crown status. Despite this, IIMA's NIRF #1 position and global rankings place it firmly at the apex of Indian management education.
Peer Comparison - Top 5 IIMs
| IIM | NIRF 2024 | QS MBA 2025 | FT MBA 2025 | Accreditations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | #1 (90.21) | #56 | #31 | EQUIS |
| IIM Bangalore | #2 (88.69) | #53 | #57 | EQUIS |
| IIM Kozhikode | #3 (77.90) | 151-200 | #65 | EQUIS + AMBA |
| IIM Calcutta | #5 (75.07) | #65 | #61 | Triple Crown |
| IIM Lucknow | #7 | 201-250 | #71 | Triple Crown |
IIM Ahmedabad Rankings 2025
IIM Ahmedabad is ranked by 3 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #1 in MBA by India Today; #1 in Management by NIRF; #1 in MBA by QS India.
India Today
#1
MBA · 2025
Score: 95.00
NIRF
#1
Management · 2025
Score: 92.50
QS India
#1
MBA · 2025
Score: 89.00
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2025 | #1 |
95.00
|
- |
| MBA | 2024 | #1 |
94.40
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 2025 | #1 |
92.50
|
- |
| Management | 2024 | #1 |
91.90
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
QS India Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds Indian University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2025 | #1 |
89.00
|
- |
| MBA | 2024 | #1 |
88.40
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
How IIM Ahmedabad Compares
India Today MBA Rankings - Top 8 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IIM Ahmedabad
|
#1 | #1 | 95.00 | - |
| #2 | #2 | 93.50 | - | |
| #3 | #4 | 92.00 | 1 | |
| #5 | #6 | 86.00 | 1 | |
| #6 | #5 | 84.00 | 1 | |
| #7 | #8 | 82.00 | 1 | |
| #8 | #7 | 80.00 | 1 | |
| #9 | #9 | 79.00 | - |
Latest News about IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Ahmedabad Placements 2026: Average Package Rises to ₹35.1 LPA
Apr 22, 2026
IIMA Launches Post-Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management for 2026 Cohort
Apr 22, 2026
IIMA Retains Rank 1 in NIRF Management Rankings 2025 for 13th Consecutive Year
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - IIM Ahmedabad Rankings
Q: What is IIM Ahmedabad's NIRF ranking in 2024?
IIM Ahmedabad is ranked #1 in NIRF Management Rankings 2024 with a score of 90.21 - the highest score ever achieved by any Indian business school. IIMA has held this position for 5 consecutive years.
Q: What is IIM Ahmedabad's global ranking?
IIM Ahmedabad is ranked #31 in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2025 (PGPX programme), #56 in QS Global MBA Rankings 2025, and #27 in QS Business & Management Studies by Subject 2025. The FT ranking improved by 10 places from #41 in 2024.
Q: Does IIM Ahmedabad have Triple Crown accreditation?
No. IIM Ahmedabad holds EQUIS accreditation (since 2008, re-accredited 2025) but does not have AACSB or AMBA accreditation. Despite this, IIMA's NIRF #1 position, FT #31 ranking, and QS #56 ranking establish it as India's top-ranked B-school.
Q: How does IIM Ahmedabad compare with IIM Bangalore in rankings?
IIMA leads in NIRF (#1 vs #2), FT Global MBA (#31 vs #57), and FT Executive Education. IIMB leads in QS Global MBA (#53 vs #56) and QS Masters in Management (#32 vs unranked). Both hold EQUIS. IIMA has a higher NIRF score (90.21 vs 88.69).
Q: Is IIM Ahmedabad the best B-school in India?
By NIRF rankings (the official government ranking), IIM Ahmedabad has been #1 for 5 consecutive years. By FT Global MBA, IIMA (#31) leads all Indian B-schools. However, IIM Bangalore leads in QS MBA rankings. Overall, IIMA is widely considered the most prestigious Indian B-school.
Q: What is EQUIS accreditation and why does it matter?
EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) is one of the three major international B-school accreditations alongside AACSB and AMBA. It evaluates governance, programmes, students, faculty, research, internationalisation, ethics, and corporate connections. IIMA has held EQUIS since 2008 and was re-accredited for the maximum 5-year term in 2025.