ISB and IIM Bangalore Improve in FT Executive MBA Rankings; IIM Indore Drops Out
The Financial Times Executive MBA rankings for 2026 show Indian School of Business (ISB) rising to 38th globally and IIM Bangalore improving to 64th, while IIM Indore dropped out of the top 100. IIM Bangalore's Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM) notably entered the global top 10 for salary growth, with alumni salaries increasing by 102% and average pay reaching $285,934 three years post-graduation. The rankings reflect mixed outcomes for Indian management education, highlighting strong salary gains but fewer Indian programs in the top 100.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 33/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 12 Oct, 09:29 am. Other outlets followed.