ISB Hyderabad Rankings 2026
The Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad ranked 12th globally in the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Rankings 2026, making it the highest-ranked Indian institution on that list. ISB also held 4th rank among MBA colleges in India in the Collegedunia Rankings 2026, placing it ahead of most IIMs on that metric.
The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) ranked ISB Hyderabad 1st among all private business schools in India in 2025, underscoring its position at the top of the private management education segment. Across national and global frameworks, ISB Hyderabad consistently appears in the top tier for management programmes.
- Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026: 12th globally, India rank 1 (up from 27th in 2025)
- Collegedunia MBA Rankings 2026: 4th out of 350 colleges
- India Today Executive MBA Rankings 2026: 3rd out of 15
- IIRF Management Rankings 2025: 6th overall, 1st among private B-Schools
- Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings 2025: 86th out of 251
- Bloomberg Businessweek Asia-Pacific MBA Rankings 2025: 4th out of 9
ISB Hyderabad Ranking in India
ISB Hyderabad is evaluated across several national ranking frameworks covering management education. The table below consolidates the most recent available ranks from Collegedunia, India Today, and IIRF, with multi-year data where available.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2026 Rank | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | MBA (out of 350) | 4 | 4 |
| India Today | Executive MBA (out of 15) | 3 | 1 |
| IIRF | Management Overall | - | 6 |
| IIRF | Private B-Schools | - | 1 |
Among Indian business schools, ISB Hyderabad has maintained a top-5 position in the Collegedunia MBA rankings across both 2025 and 2026. The India Today Executive MBA list placed ISB 1st in 2025 and 3rd in 2026 out of 15 institutions on that list.
ISB Hyderabad Collegedunia Ranking
ISB Hyderabad has appeared at rank 4 in the Collegedunia MBA Rankings in both 2026 and 2025. Collegedunia evaluates management colleges across parameters including placement outcomes, faculty quality, infrastructure, and peer reputation. ISB Hyderabad is ranked among 350 MBA colleges in 2026 and 372 in 2025.
| Year | Collegedunia MBA Rank | Total Colleges Ranked |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 350 |
| 2025 | 4 | 372 |
The rank of 4th has been consistent across both years, indicating a stable standing on the Collegedunia MBA index. The reduction in the total number of colleges ranked (from 372 to 350) reflects a tighter evaluation pool in 2026, within which ISB Hyderabad held its position.
ISB Hyderabad World Ranking
ISB Hyderabad appears in multiple international ranking frameworks covering MBA and executive MBA programmes. The Financial Times Global MBA Rankings are the most widely cited global benchmark for one-year MBA programmes, and ISB Hyderabad has shown significant improvement on that list over the past three years.
Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Rankings
ISB Hyderabad rank in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings improved from 31st in 2024 to 27th in 2025 and then to 12th in 2026. The 2026 rank of 12th out of 100 is the highest ever achieved by an Indian institution on this list.
| Year | FT Global MBA Rank | Total Ranked |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 100 |
| 2025 | 27 | 100 |
| 2024 | 31 | 100 |
Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings
ISB Hyderabad also participates in the Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings. Its rank improved from 53rd in 2025 to 23rd in 2026 on this list, which covers 95 programmes globally.
| Year | FT Executive MBA Rank | Total Ranked |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 95 |
| 2025 | 53 | 100 |
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings
In the Quacquarelli Symonds Global MBA Rankings, ISB Hyderabad ranked 86th in 2025 out of 251 programmes, compared to 78th in 2024 out of 315. The increase in numerical rank from 78 to 86 occurred alongside a reduction in the total pool size from 315 to 251 programmes.
| Year | QS Global MBA Rank | Total Ranked |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | 251 |
| 2024 | 78 | 315 |
Bloomberg Businessweek Asia-Pacific MBA Rankings
ISB Hyderabad ranked 4th in the Bloomberg Businessweek Asia-Pacific MBA Rankings 2025, out of 9 programmes on that list. Bloomberg Businessweek evaluates MBA programmes on learning, networking, entrepreneurship, and post-graduation outcomes.
ISB Hyderabad Ranking FAQs
Ques. What is ISB Hyderabad rank in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026?
Ans. ISB Hyderabad ranked 12th out of 100 programmes in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026. This is the best rank ever achieved by an Indian institution on this list. It represents an improvement from 27th in 2025 and 31st in 2024. The ranking evaluates ISB one-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP).
Ques. Why does ISB Hyderabad not have a NIRF ranking?
Ans. ISB Hyderabad does not participate in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) because it is a not-for-profit autonomous institution, not a university or deemed university. NIRF participation requires institutions to submit data through a defined framework open to universities, deemed universities, and their constituent colleges. ISB has not submitted data to NIRF and therefore does not appear in any NIRF category.
Ques. How does ISB Hyderabad compare to IIMs in national rankings?
Ans. In the Collegedunia MBA Rankings 2026, ISB Hyderabad holds 4th rank out of 350 colleges. IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta typically occupy the top three positions on national management rankings that include NIRF data. Because ISB does not participate in NIRF, cross-framework comparisons require looking at individual ranking bodies separately. On the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026, ISB Hyderabad at 12th globally ranks ahead of all IIMs on that list, as IIMs are generally evaluated in separate FT categories.
Ques. What is ISB Hyderabad rank in the India Today Executive MBA Rankings?
Ans. ISB Hyderabad ranked 3rd in the India Today Executive MBA Rankings 2026, out of 15 institutions on that list. In 2025, ISB held 1st rank in the same India Today Executive MBA category. The India Today rankings are conducted in association with MDRA and cover a separate executive management programme category distinct from general MBA rankings.
Ques. Does ISB Hyderabad appear in the QS Global MBA Rankings?
Ans. Yes, ISB Hyderabad ranked 86th in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025 out of 251 programmes worldwide. In 2024, ISB ranked 78th out of a larger pool of 315 programmes. QS evaluates MBA programmes on employability, entrepreneurship, thought leadership, and return on investment parameters. ISB operates two campuses, the main campus in Hyderabad and a second campus in Mohali, and the ranking covers the institution as a whole.












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