Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
(IIM Bangalore)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1973
Campus Size
100.00 Acres
Total Students
1,300
Faculty
140
Student-Faculty
9:1
IIM Bangalore's Prestigious Rankings Among India's Top Management Schools
IIM Bangalore Rankings & Accreditations 2025
IIM Bangalore is ranked #2 in NIRF Management Rankings 2024 with a score of 88.69 and is the highest-ranked Indian B-school in QS Global MBA Rankings 2025 at #53. IIMB also achieved a historic milestone with its Masters in Management programme ranked #28 globally by the Financial Times 2025 - making it the only Indian B-school in the global top 30 for MiM.
Rankings Summary - IIMB
| Ranking Body | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management 2024 | #2 (Score: 88.69) | - |
| QS Global MBA 2025 | #53 Globally | Highest-ranked Indian B-school; Asia: #8 |
| QS Masters in Management 2025 | #32 Globally | #1 in India |
| QS Business & Management Studies 2025 | #40 Globally | - |
| FT Global MBA 2025 | #57 Globally | Down from #47 in 2024 |
| FT Masters in Management 2025 | #28 Globally | #1 in India; only Indian B-school in top 30 |
| QS MiM 2026 | #30 Globally | #2 in Asia, #1 in India |
Accreditations
EQUIS: Accredited since 2010. Re-accredited in December 2021 for 5 years. EQUIS validates IIMB's excellence in governance, research output, internationalisation, and corporate engagement.
Note: IIMB does not currently hold AACSB or AMBA accreditation and does not have Triple Crown status. However, IIMB's QS #53 and FT MiM #28 rankings establish it as globally competitive.
Peer Comparison - Top 5 IIMs
| IIM | NIRF 2024 | QS MBA 2025 | FT MBA 2025 | Accreditations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIM Bangalore | #2 (88.69) | #53 | #57 | EQUIS |
| IIM Ahmedabad | #1 (90.21) | #56 | #31 | 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 Bangalore Rankings 2025
IIM Bangalore is ranked by 3 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #2 in MBA by India Today; #2 in Management by NIRF; #2 in MBA by QS India.
India Today
#2
MBA · 2025
Score: 93.50
NIRF
#2
Management · 2025
Score: 91.80
QS India
#2
MBA · 2025
Score: 88.50
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2025 | #2 |
93.50
|
- |
| MBA | 2024 | #2 |
93.10
|
— |
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 | #2 |
91.80
|
- |
| Management | 2024 | #2 |
91.40
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
QS India Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds Indian University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 2025 | #2 |
88.50
|
- |
| MBA | 2024 | #2 |
88.10
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
How IIM Bangalore Compares
India Today MBA Rankings - Top 8 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #1 | 95.00 | - | |
|
IIM Bangalore
|
#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 Bangalore
IIM Bangalore Concludes Final Placements 2026 with Record Average Package of ₹34.8 LPA
Apr 22, 2026
IIM Bangalore Launches Executive Doctoral Programme in Digital Transformation and AI Strategy
Apr 22, 2026
IIM Bangalore Retains Top-3 Position in NIRF Management Rankings 2025
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - IIM Bangalore Rankings
Q: What is IIM Bangalore's NIRF ranking in 2024?
IIM Bangalore is ranked #2 in NIRF Management Rankings 2024 with a score of 88.69, behind only IIM Ahmedabad (90.21).
Q: What is IIM Bangalore's global ranking?
IIM Bangalore is ranked #53 in QS Global MBA Rankings 2025 (highest among Indian B-schools), #57 in FT Global MBA 2025, #28 in FT Masters in Management 2025 (only Indian B-school in global top 30), and #32 in QS Masters in Management 2025.
Q: Is IIM Bangalore better ranked than IIM Ahmedabad globally?
In QS Global MBA Rankings, IIMB (#53) outranks IIMA (#56). In FT MiM, IIMB (#28) is the only Indian school in the top 30. However, IIMA leads in FT Global MBA (#31 vs #57) and NIRF (#1 vs #2). The answer depends on which ranking system and programme you consider.
Q: Does IIM Bangalore have AACSB accreditation?
IIM Bangalore holds EQUIS accreditation (since 2010, re-accredited 2021). IIMB does not currently have AACSB or AMBA accreditation. Despite this, IIMB's strong QS and FT rankings validate its global competitiveness.
Q: What makes IIM Bangalore's MiM ranking special?
IIMB's PGP programme is ranked #28 globally in the FT Masters in Management Rankings 2025, making it the only Indian B-school in the global top 30 for this category. The MiM ranking specifically evaluates pre-experience master's programmes (like the 2-year PGP) - distinct from the MBA ranking which covers post-experience programmes.
Q: How does IIM Bangalore's ranking trajectory look?
IIMB has shown consistent strength: NIRF #2 for multiple years, QS MBA improved to #53, and FT MiM jumped to #28 (from #41 in 2024). The QS MiM 2026 ranking places IIMB at #30 globally. The trend shows IIMB strengthening its global reputation, particularly for its flagship PGP programme.