IIMB in Spotlight
IIMB partners with Ministry of Minority Affairs on inclusive development initiatives
Two MoUs bring together IIMB’s expertise in public policy, entrepreneurship and innovation to strengthen programme delivery
IIM Bangalore has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), Government of India, and the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC), to support initiatives aimed at creating inclusive and sustainable economic opportunities for minority communities.
The MoUs were signed on 25 September 2026 at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, in the presence of Dr. Srivatsa Krishna, Secretary, MoMA. The agreements were exchanged by representatives of the Ministry, NMDFC, IIMB and IIMB Innovations (NSRCEL), including Dr. U Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-charge, IIMB, and Ms. Rasika Prashant, CEO, NSRCEL.
The collaborations will draw on IIMB’s strengths in public policy, entrepreneurship and innovation, supporting institutional capacity, programme monitoring and outcome-oriented implementation.
IIMB’s PGP breaks into global top 25 in FT Masters in Management 2026 ranking
Ranked 21st globally, the programme retains its position as India’s No. 1
IIM Bangalore’s two-year Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) has entered the global top 25, securing the 21st position in the Financial Times (FT) Masters in Management (MiM) 2026 ranking. The programme has made a significant upward climb, improving from 28th in 2025 and 41st in 2024, while retaining its position as the highest-ranked Indian B-school in the category.
The latest result reflects the programme’s continued standing among leading management programmes worldwide. The FT ranking evaluates business schools on a range of parameters, including alumni outcomes, salary progression, career development, international exposure and value for money. IIMB’s progress in the ranking reinforces its position in global management education and the value of its PGP experience.
IIMB’s EPGP rises to No. 2 in Asia-Pacific in Bloomberg rankings
The one-year MBA programme retains its position as India’s No. 1 for the fifth consecutive year
IIM Bangalore’s Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) has secured the second position in the Asia-Pacific region in the Bloomberg Businessweek Best Business-Schools Survey 2026. The programme has moved up from third place in 2025, marking another year of strong performance in the regional rankings.
The EPGP has also retained its position as the No. 1 MBA programme in India for the fifth consecutive year. Designed as a one-year residential MBA for experienced professionals, the programme combines management learning with opportunities for professional growth and peer engagement.
The latest ranking recognises the programme’s continued standing among leading business schools in the Asia-Pacific region and reinforces IIMB’s presence in the global management education landscape.
IIMB programmes lead India in three categories in QS 2027 rankings
PGP, PGPBA and EPGP secure the country’s top positions, with all three featuring in global rankings
IIM Bangalore has secured the No. 1 position in India across three categories in the QS Business Master’s and Global MBA Rankings 2027. The Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) is ranked 31st globally in the Master’s in Management category, while the Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA) has secured 60th place in the Master’s in Business Analytics ranking. The Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) is ranked 64th globally in the QS Global MBA ranking.
The results reaffirm IIMB’s standing across management education, business analytics and executive management programmes. The rankings assess institutions on several indicators, including employability, academic reputation, thought leadership and value for money, highlighting the programmes’ reach and relevance in a competitive global landscape.
Dr. Anirudh Dhawan of IIMB appointed Subject Editor at JIFMIM
The Finance & Accounting faculty member joins the editorial team of the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money
Dr. Anirudh Dhawan, faculty in the Finance & Accounting area at IIM Bangalore, has been appointed Subject Editor at the Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions and Money (JIFMIM), a leading international peer-reviewed journal.
The appointment brings Dr. Dhawan’s expertise in behavioural finance, financial markets and experimental finance to the journal’s editorial work, including the evaluation and development of research in these areas. JIFMIM publishes original research on the international dimensions of financial markets, institutions and monetary systems.
The journal is ranked A in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List and rated 3 in the Academic Journal Guide (ABS), reflecting its standing in the field.
