SIBM Pune Ranking 2026: NIRF, FT & QS Rankings
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SIBM Pune Ranking 2026
SIBM Pune ranking in NIRF Management 2025 is 11th in India, with a score of 67.90. That is a climb of six places across two lists. SIBM Pune is also the only Symbiosis institute among the 100 names on the NIRF 2025 Management list. The SIBM Pune NIRF ranking 2026 is not out yet, so NIRF 2025 is the latest SIBM Pune ranking 2026 list. This page provides SIBM Pune details about its rankings based on the lists published by the institute itself.
11th
NIRF Management 2025
Score 67.90
13th
NIRF Management 2024
Score 65.13
17th
NIRF Management 2023
Score 62.74
Stream rankings
Management
IIRF, 2026
#4
Management
THE, 2025
#3
Management
NIRF, 2025
#11
SIBM Pune Ranking Highlights
SIBM Pune ranking highlights come from NIRF and from the magazine lists shown on the SIBM Pune ranking page. The table gives the latest entry for each list as SIBM Pune shows it. The publisher sets the category, so read each rank in that context.
| Ranking list | Year | SIBM Pune position |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF Management | 2025 | 11th |
| Business Today-MDRA | 2026 | 11th |
| Times B-School | 2025 | 3rd |
| Fortune India | 2025 | 12th |
| C-fore | 2025 | 6th among private B-schools |
| The Week | 2025 | 9th |
| Outlook-ICARE | 2025 | 8th |
| Business World | 2024 | 15th |
The Business Today 2026 Rank Is SIBM Pune's Announcement
SIBM Pune announced its 11th place in the Business Today-MDRA Best B-Schools 2026-27 list on 7 October 2026, and its ranking page shows it. Check the magazine's own list for the full table.
Which SIBM Pune Ranking Is the Most Reliable?
NIRF is the one run by the Government of India, and it publishes its scores each year. That is why the SIBM Pune national ranking here leads with NIRF. The magazine lists use their own survey methods.
SIBM Pune NIRF Ranking
SIBM Pune NIRF ranking has improved across the last three lists, from 17th to 13th to 11th. The score rose from 62.74 to 65.13 and then to 67.90. The table shows the five parameters for the last two years.
| NIRF parameter | 2024 score | 2025 score |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching, Learning and Resources | 75.51 | 78.53 |
| Research and Professional Practice | 42.85 | 51.67 |
| Graduation Outcomes | 94.27 | 94.56 |
| Outreach and Inclusivity | 66.50 | 61.93 |
| Perception | 41.21 | 37.36 |
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What Do the Five NIRF Parameters Measure?
Teaching, Learning and Resources covers faculty, classes and facilities. Research and Professional Practice covers papers and consulting work. Graduation Outcomes covers placement, pay and further study. Outreach and Inclusivity covers the mix of students. Perception is a survey of peers and employers.
Where Does SIBM Pune Score Best in NIRF?
Graduation Outcomes is the best, at 94.56 in 2025. Teaching, Learning and Resources is next at 78.53. Research and Professional Practice rose by about 9 points to 51.67, the largest gain of any parameter.
Where Does SIBM Pune Lose Points in NIRF?
Perception is the weakest score, at 37.36 in 2025, and it fell from 41.21. Outreach and Inclusivity also fell, from 66.50 to 61.93. Both fell while the total score rose, so the next NIRF rank depends on whether they recover.
SIBM Pune QS Ranking
The SIBM Pune ranking in QS is that of Symbiosis International (Deemed University) as a whole: 655th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 19th in India. SIBM Pune shows no QS MBA ranking of its own, so the QS and THE figures below belong to the whole university.
| Symbiosis (SIU) list | Result |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 655th, 19th in India |
| QS Business and Management Studies 2026 | 201-250 band |
| THE World University Rankings 2027 | 601-650 band |
What Does the QS Ranking Mean for a SIBM Pune Student?
QS also placed Symbiosis first among private universities in India for employer reputation. That is a university signal, so it shows how recruiters see the Symbiosis name more than how they see SIBM Pune alone.
SIBM Pune Financial Times Ranking
SIBM Pune shows no Financial Times ranking, so use NIRF as the main SIBM Pune ranking in India.
No Global MBA Rank Is Listed
SIBM Pune shows no global MBA ranking. The QS and THE figures above are for the Symbiosis university and not for the SIBM Pune MBA. Treat the magazine lists as a second view.
SIBM Pune Course-Wise Ranking
SIBM Pune course-wise ranking is a single one: NIRF ranks it under Management. There is no SIBM Pune ranking for each course.
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Is the SIBM Pune I&E MBA Ranked Separately?
No. NIRF and the magazine lists on the ranking page place SIBM Pune as one institute. The MBA, the I&E MBA and the HRM-IAIA MBA do not have separate ranks. Read the placement page for the specialisation averages instead.
Does the SIBM Pune MBA (Executive) Have a Separate Rank?
No. The weekend MBA (Executive) has no separate rank on NIRF or on the SIBM Pune ranking page.
SIBM Pune Ranking Comparison with Other Business Schools
SIBM Pune ranks 11th in NIRF Management 2025, between XLRI and the IIT management schools. This SIBM Pune ranking comparison uses NIRF scores only. The table lists the schools around it on the same list.
| School | NIRF 2025 rank | NIRF 2025 score |
|---|---|---|
| IIM Indore | 8th | 75.68 |
| MDI Gurgaon | 9th | 71.96 |
| XLRI | 10th | 70.63 |
| SIBM Pune | 11th | 67.90 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 12th | 66.97 |
| IIT Madras | 13th | 66.50 |
| IIT Bombay | 14th | 65.82 |
| IIM Raipur | 15th | 65.03 |
| IIM Trichy | 16th | 64.95 |
| IIFT | 17th | 62.93 |
| SPJIMR | 20th | 62.06 |
| NMIMS | 24th | 60.99 |
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Is SIBM Pune Better Than IIM?
It depends on the IIM. In NIRF 2025 Management, SIBM Pune ranks 11th. It is above IIM Raipur (15th) and IIM Tiruchirappalli (16th), and below IIM Indore (8th) and the older IIMs that rank in the top three.
Which Is Better, NMIMS or SIBM Pune?
By NIRF 2025, SIBM Pune is ahead. It is 11th with 67.90, against NMIMS at 24th with 60.99. Compare fees, placements and your target roles before you choose.
How Far Is SIBM Pune From the Top Ten?
SIBM Pune is 2.73 points behind XLRI in 10th place and 7.78 points behind IIM Indore in 8th place. It is ahead of IIFT by 4.97 points, ahead of SPJIMR by 5.84 points and ahead of NMIMS by 6.91 points.
How Do You Use This SIBM Pune Ranking Comparison?
Compare scores and not only ranks, because a gap of one place can be a gap of one point or of five. Then compare the fee and the median CTC on the fees and placement pages.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: Is SIBM Pune among the top 10 MBA colleges in India?
Not in NIRF 2025. The SIBM Pune ranking there is 11th with a score of 67.90, just behind XLRI at 10th. Data Sources: NIRF 2025 Management list.
Q: Which is the best Symbiosis institute for MBA by ranking?
SIBM Pune. It is the only Symbiosis institute among the 100 names on the NIRF 2025 Management list, and the SIBM Pune ranking there is 11th. Data Sources: NIRF 2025 Management list.
Q: Is the SIBM Pune ranking for NIRF 2026 out?
No. NIRF 2026 is not published yet, so the SIBM Pune ranking of 11th in NIRF 2025 is the latest. Data Sources: NIRF website, October 2026.
Q: Does SIBM Pune have AACSB accreditation?
No. At Symbiosis, AACSB accreditation is held by SCMHRD, Pune. The Symbiosis accreditation page lists SIBM Pune among its NBA-accredited programmes, and the university holds NAAC A++ with a CGPA of 3.56 (2022 cycle). Data Sources: Symbiosis International accreditation page, 2026.
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