The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has again solidified its leadership in executive education, with its Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) ranked as the best Indian Executive MBA in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025. At a global level, PGPEM has been ranked 50th, achieving the 10th position in the Asia-Pacific region, and is the sole Indian B-school in the top 50 globally.
The QS rankings evaluated 205 Executive MBA courses across 50 nations based on factors such as Career Outcomes, Employer Reputation, and Thought Leadership. IIMB's PGPEM ranked 87.1/100 in Career Outcomes well ahead of the global average of 59.8, reflecting the strength of the programme's contribution to graduate promotions and increases in pay. In Employer Reputation, PGPEM ranked 70.4 (global average: 49.2), and in Thought Leadership, it ranked 54.9, again bettering the global average of 45.0.
PGPEM, a 27-year-old programme that runs on weekends, is designed specifically for senior and mid-level professionals. With its flexible format, the participants can keep working while receiving intensive management education so that classroom learning can be directly applied to real-life business issues.
“PGPEM is an extremely competitive and rigorous pathway for professional growth. Management problems continue to demand a well-rounded approach that is informed by the best practices of a variety of industry functions. It is why we take great pride in curating this diverse cohort. Its consistent leadership and global performance in capacity-building among executives is a testament to the innovation in our academic approach”, said Prof. Rishikesha T. Krishnan, Director, IIMB.
This recognition adds to a string of accolades for IIM Bangalore. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 – Business and Management Studies, IIMB was ranked among the top 50 globally, one of only two Indian B-schools to achieve this. IIMB also led national rankings for other programmes, including its one-year full-time MBA (EPGP) in the Global MBA Rankings and its two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) in the Master in Management (MiM) Rankings 2025.
IIMB’s continued excellence underscores its pivotal role in shaping global-ready leaders from India.
