This blog post highlights the best institutions in India for Business & Management Studies.
The QS World University Rankings 2026, released on 25 March 2026, highlights the best institutions across the globe. These rankings are widely used for evaluating universities based on academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, and employability outcomes.
Globally, Harvard University secured the #1 position, followed by Stanford University at #2, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology at #3.
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (Rank 21) and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (Rank 29) are among the top 30 universities in the world.
Top Business & Management Institutes in India (QS 2026)
Here is the list of leading Indian institutions in Business & Management Studies based on QS Rankings 2026:
Top Performers (Global Top 100)
| Global Rank | Institute | Location | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad | 80.8 |
| 29 | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | Bengaluru | 78.7 |
| 47 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | Kolkata | 75.7 |
| 71 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | New Delhi | 72.6 |
| 75 | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow | Lucknow | 72.2 |
| 78 | Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode | Kozhikode | 71.5 |
| 84 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Mumbai | 71.1 |
Institutes Ranked 100–200
| Global Rank | Institute | Location |
|---|---|---|
| =150 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Kharagpur |
| 151–200 | Indian Institute of Management Indore | Indore |
| 151–200 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | Kanpur |
| 151–200 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Chennai |
| 151–200 | Indian School of Business | Hyderabad |
| 151–200 | O.P. Jindal Global University | Sonipat |
Institutes Ranked 200–350
| Global Rank | Institute | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 201–250 | Symbiosis International University | Pune |
| 201–250 | University of Delhi | New Delhi |
| 301–350 | Chandigarh University | Mohali |
| 301–350 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Roorkee |
| 301–350 | XLRI Xavier School of Management | Jamshedpur |
Institutes Ranked 350–650
| Global Rank | Institute |
|---|---|
| 351–400 | Indian Institute of Management Shillong |
| 401–450 | Amity University |
| 401–450 | Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani |
| 401–450 | Indian Institute of Science |
| 451–500 | Chitkara University |
| 451–500 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
| 451–500 | SP Jain Institute of Management and Research |
| 451–500 | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies |
| 451–500 | Vellore Institute of Technology |
| 501–550 | Lovely Professional University |
| 551–600 | Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi |
| 601–650 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education |