Diversity a challenge for Indian institutions

Diversity a challenge for Indian institutions 

 TOI BANGALORE 

Despite these declines, three Indian institutions rank in the global top 50 for employability, with IIM Bangalore leading in alumni impact. The QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education analyst, released the 2025 rankings for MBA and Business Master's programmes. These rankings underscore India's growing presence in global business education, with 14 MBA programmes making it to the list. The QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings for 2025 span 58 countries and territories, evaluating 340 top MBA programmes and specialised master’s degrees in areas such as Management, Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Management. Three Indian MBA programmes stand among the world’s top 50 for employability: IIM Bangalore (33), IIM Calcutta (34), and IIM Ahmedabad (47), with a fourth Indian programme making it into the top 100 for this key indicator. IIM Bangalore also leads nationally in the Entrepreneurship and Alumni Impact category, with two other Indian programmes ranking in the global top 100 in this category. IIM Bangalore’s full-time MBA programme delivers the highest return on investment in India, ranking 53rd globally. 

IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta also feature in the world’s top 100 for ROI. However, Indian institutions face challenges, particularly in student and faculty diversity. None of the 14 Indian programmes ranked among the top 250 globally in this area, highlighting a need for greater internationalisation. "These rankings offer independent insights for careerdriven students navigating the global business education landscape…. Whether aiming to lead in corporations, innovate in start-ups, or impact the public sector, students can use these insights as they shape their professional paths," said QS CEO Jessica Turner, adding, “However, ongoing chal lenges related to internationalisation and gender diversity remain critical areas for improvement. Bridging these gaps is not only key to enhancing the global competitiveness of India's leading business schools, but also vital for fostering more inclusive environments that align with the future of business leadership.” Regionally, India dominates Asia’s rankings with 14 programmes, followed by Mainland China with 10, further solidifying India's role in the region’s business education ecosystem. Globally, the United States continues to lead the MBA rankings, occupying all three top spots. For the fifth year running, Stanford GSB holds the No. 1 position, followed by The Wharton School and Harvard Business School. Stanford's leadership is attributedto exceptional alumni impact and graduate employability