IIM Indore Ranking 2026: NIRF, QS & More
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IIM Indore Ranking 2026 Overview
The IIM Indore ranking depends on the list, because each list ranks a different thing. Compare IIM Indore ranking details only within the same list and year.
Which IIM Indore Ranking Should I Trust?
Trust NIRF for the IIM Indore ranking in India, because the Ministry of Education runs it and publishes the scores. Use the Financial Times lists for one programme, and use QS for the global view.
NIRF ranks IIM Indore in the Management category and shows five parameter scores for the whole institute within India. Use it first.
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#8
IIM Indore Ranking Highlights 2026
The IIM Indore ranking is 8th in NIRF and 62nd in two Financial Times lists. The table shows the latest position in each list and the programme it covers.
| List | Latest position | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management 2025 | 8th, score 75.68 | The institute |
| FT Masters in Management 2026 | 62nd | PGP |
| FT Global MBA 2026 | 62nd | EPGP |
| FT Executive MBA 2025 | 96th | PGPMX |
Compare Within the Same List and Year
A 62nd place in one Financial Times list is not the same as a 62nd place in another. Each list ranks different schools on different measures.
Did the IIM Indore Ranking Improve in 2026?
Yes, it rose in the Financial Times lists. NIRF held at 8th for the third year, with a score up from 73.53 to 75.68.
IIM Indore NIRF Ranking 2026
The IIM Indore NIRF ranking 2026 is not published yet, and the latest is 8th in NIRF Management 2025. The 2025 score was 75.68. NIRF is the IIM Indore ranking in India most students check first, and it is the official national ranking.
| Year | NIRF Management rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7th | 69.04 |
| 2021 | 6th | 71.10 |
| 2022 | 7th | 70.66 |
| 2023 | 8th | 71.95 |
| 2024 | 8th | 73.53 |
| 2025 | 8th | 75.68 |
What Are the IIM Indore Ranking Scores by NIRF Parameter?
The 2025 scores are out of 100, and Graduation Outcomes is the strongest. Perception is the lowest, followed by Research and Professional Practice.
94.28
Graduation Outcomes
86.11
Teaching, Learning and Resources
76.25
Outreach and Inclusivity
59.69
Research and Professional Practice
54.50
Perception
IIM Indore QS Ranking
The IIM Indore ranking in QS is shown as a band or a regional rank, and it changes with each edition. Quote a QS figure with its edition year, and check the QS website for the newest edition before you use it.
27th
Asia, QS Global MBA 2024
5th among the IIMs
151+
QS Masters in Management 2024
Band, not a single rank
What Is the IIM Indore Ranking in QS for MBA?
In the QS Global MBA Rankings 2024, IIM Indore was 27th in Asia and 5th among the IIMs. These are 2024 figures. Open the QS ranking page and search for IIM Indore to read the newest edition before you quote a QS rank.
IIM Indore Financial Times Ranking
The IIM Indore ranking in the Financial Times comes in three lists, one for each programme. The lists use salary, career progress and school measures, and each programme is ranked against other schools' programmes.
62nd
PGP, FT Masters in Management 2026
85th in 2025, up 23 places
62nd
EPGP, FT Global MBA 2026
69th in 2025, up 7 places
96th
PGPMX, FT Executive MBA 2025
Debut year
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What Is the IIM Indore Ranking for the PGP in the FT List?
The IIM Indore ranking for the PGP is 62nd in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2026. IIM Indore is 7th among the Indian schools in that list.
What Is the IIM Indore Ranking for the EPGP in the FT List?
The IIM Indore ranking for the EPGP is 62nd in the Financial Times Global MBA 2026. The EPGP is the one-year MBA.
IIM Indore Course-Wise Ranking 2026
The IIM Indore ranking differs by programme, because the PGP, EPGP and PGPMX appear in different lists. The IIM Indore courses page provides details of the programmes offered. Pick a programme to see the list that ranks it.
The PGP is in the Financial Times Masters in Management list.
What Is the IIM Indore Ranking for the IPM?
The IIM Indore ranking for the IPM is not a separate list entry, and its years four and five follow the PGP. The institute-wide NIRF rank is the closest guide. Ask the IPM Office (ipmadmissions@iimidr.ac.in) for any programme-level ranking.
IIM Indore Ranking Comparison with Other IIMs
The IIM Indore ranking in NIRF 2025 is 8th, behind six IIMs and IIT Delhi. The table shows the top ten of that list.
| Institute | NIRF Management 2025 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Ahmedabad | 1st | 83.29 |
| IIM Bangalore | 2nd | 81.56 |
| IIM Kozhikode | 3rd | 79.85 |
| IIT Delhi | 4th | 78.94 |
| IIM Lucknow | 5th | 77.97 |
| IIM Mumbai | 6th | 77.58 |
| IIM Calcutta | 7th | 77.34 |
| IIM Indore | 8th | 75.68 |
| MDI Gurgaon | 9th | 71.96 |
| XLRI Jamshedpur | 10th | 70.63 |
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What Are the Top 5 IIMs in NIRF 2025?
The top five IIMs in NIRF 2025 Management are Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kozhikode, Lucknow and Mumbai. IIT Delhi sits 4th in the same list, between Kozhikode and Lucknow. IIM Calcutta is 7th, and the IIM Indore ranking is 8th.
Is IIM Bangalore or IIM Mumbai Better Than IIM Indore?
In NIRF 2025, yes, both rank above the IIM Indore ranking of 8th. IIM Bangalore is 2nd, 5.88 points ahead on score. IIM Mumbai is 6th, 1.90 points ahead. IIM Ahmedabad is 1st, 7.61 points ahead. NIRF scores one list at one time, so also check placement and fee data for the course you want.
How Does the IIM Indore Ranking Compare With IIM Lucknow and IIM Calcutta?
The IIM Indore ranking trails both in NIRF 2025, by 2.29 points from IIM Lucknow and 1.66 points from IIM Calcutta. In the FT Masters in Management 2026, IIM Calcutta is 39th and IIM Indore is 62nd, and IIM Lucknow is 72nd.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: What were the earlier FT Masters in Management positions of the IIM Indore PGP?
The PGP was 89th in 2022, 83rd in 2024 and 85th in 2025. Data Sources: IIM Indore news pages on the Financial Times Masters in Management rankings.
Q: Which Indian schools rank above IIM Indore in the FT Masters in Management 2026?
Six: IIM Bangalore (21st), SPJIMR (26th), IIM Ahmedabad (27th), XLRI (33rd), IIM Calcutta (39th) and IIM Kozhikode (54th). MDI Gurgaon (67th), IIM Lucknow (72nd) and NMIMS (73rd) are just below. Data Sources: Financial Times Masters in Management 2026.
Q: Where do Indian schools stand in the FT Global MBA 2026?
ISB is 12th, IIM Ahmedabad 27th, IIM Bangalore 34th, IIM Calcutta 53rd, IIM Lucknow 58th and IIM Kozhikode 65th. IIM Indore's EPGP is 62nd. Data Sources: Financial Times Global MBA 2026.
Q: How did the IIM Indore EPGP move on career and carbon measures in the FT list?
Career Progress went from 20th to 15th, Careers Service from 52nd to 37th and Carbon Footprint from 67th to 44th. Data Sources: IIM Indore news on the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2026.
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