Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
(IIM Bangalore)Last Updated: Jul 31, 2026
Established
1973
Campus Size
100.00 Acres
Total Students
1,300
Faculty
140
Student-Faculty
9:1
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.
Disclaimer: The rankings displayed for IIM Bangalore from NIRF, QS, THE and other ranking bodies are compiled from publicly available sources and correspond to the years indicated on this page. Ranking methodologies differ across agencies and results change every year. FreeJobAlert.com does not endorse or assign any of these rankings. Verify the latest official rankings from the institute's official website or on the respective ranking body's official website.