SPJIMR Climbs to #26 Globally in FT MiM 2026 Ranking, Strengthening…

Event summary

SPJIMR rose nine places to #26 globally and #2 in India in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2026 ranking, up from #35 globally and #3 in India in 2025.
The institute ranks #1 in India for Careers Service, Alumni Network, Value for Money, and ESG and Net Zero Teaching.
SPJIMR ranks #2 globally for Careers Service and #6 globally for Alumni Network.
Five Indian business schools feature in the global top 50 this year, compared with four in 2025.
The institute recorded an overall satisfaction score of 9.6 out of 10.

The big picture

SPJIMR's rise in the FT MiM 2026 ranking underscores its strategic focus on career outcomes, alumni engagement, and sustainability-focused learning. The growing representation of Indian business schools in global rankings reflects the increasing prominence of management education in the region. With five Indian institutions now in the global top 50, the competitive landscape is intensifying, pushing schools to innovate and differentiate their offerings.

What we're watching

Career Outcomes: How SPJIMR will sustain its strong performance in career support and alumni engagement amid increasing competition from other Indian business schools.
ESG Focus: Whether the institute can maintain its leadership in ESG and Net Zero Teaching as global sustainability standards evolve.
Global Representation: The pace at which Indian business schools gain greater representation in international management education rankings.