ISB Milestones
History and Milestones
From pioneering research to prestigious rankings, ISB's journey highlights its growth, global impact, and leadership in business education.
2020s
A decade of evolution, breakthroughs, and discoveries
Pushing boundaries through innovation, groundbreaking research, and international recognition in an increasingly dynamic global landscape.
- 2025February 17ISB Ranks #27 Globally in FT MBA Rankings 2025, Retains #1 Spot in India
- 2024November 21ISB receives CSR gift of ₹30 Crores from Ramoji Foundation
- 2024November 18ISB announces brand refresh, fortifies its mission to create new age leaders for India and the world
- 2024November 15Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education highlights the role of AI in transforming research in India at ISB Insights Forum 2024
- 2024September 4ISB ranks #6 globally in the LinkedIn Top MBA 2024 Ranking
- 2024November 8ISB launches I-Venture Immersive (ivi) programme for grassroots entrepreneurs; no degree, no CAT/GMAT/GRE needed
- 2024October 14ISB ranks #40 globally on the Financial Times’ Executive MBA Ranking 2024
- 2024September 18ISB Launches ‘PGP YL’ - A 20 Month Post Graduate Programme In Management For Fresh Graduates And Early Career Professionals
- 2024May 20ISB ranks #1 in India and #26 globally in the Financial Times Executive Education Custom Ranking 2024
- 2024February 12ISB ranked India's best B-school in FT Global MBA Ranking 2024; leads in research, alumni network
- 2023November 24ISB holds inaugural edition of ISB Insights Forum
- 2023October 11More ISB students become entrepreneurs than any other B-school in India.
- 2023October 9ISB maintains global pre-eminence among B-schools after AMBA’s re-accreditation
- 2023May 22ISB ranks #1 in India and #29 globally in the Financial Times Executive Education Custom Ranking 2023
- 2023February 13ISB ranked #1 Indian B-school in the FT Global MBA Ranking 2023. Also tops the research rankings
- 2022October 17ISB ranked #1 in India and #44 globally in the top 100 FT EMBA 2022 Ranking
- 2022September 15ISB ranks #6 in Asia-Pacific in Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2022-23 rankings
- 2022June 22ISB ranks #1 in India and #5 in Asia in ‘The Economist: Which MBA? 2022 Full-time MBA Ranking 2022’
- 2022May 23ISB ranks #1 in India and #38 globally in FT Executive Education Custom programmes
- 2021January 22ISB ranked #1 in India and #44 globally in The Economist Full-time MBA Ranking 2021
- 2022February 14ISB tops the chart in two prestigious global MBA rankings
- 2021February 18ISB ranks #1 in Asia and #44 globally in AMA 2020 Research Productivity Rankings
- 2021June 9ISB inks comprehensive partnership with the University of Sydney Business School
- 2021July 1Professor Madan Pillutla is the new Dean of the Indian School of Business
- 2021September 15Bloomberg Businessweek Best B-Schools 2021 has ranked ISB’s PGP #5 in the Asia-Pacific region and #1 in India
- 2020October 26ISB’s PGPMAX ranks #1 in India and #53 globally in the FT 2020 EMBA Ranking
- 2020May 1ISB achieves AMBA accreditation
2010s
A decade of growth
Marked by rapid expansion, strategic global partnerships, and ISB's rise as a leading business school in Asia.
- 2018April 1Harish Manwani is the new Chairman of the ISB Executive Board
- 2018March 1ISB ranks #26 globally in the FT Top 50 MBAs for Women Ranking 2018
- 2018January 1ISB's first weekend EMBA programme started in Hyderabad and Delhi
- 2018January 1ISB launches Executive Fellow Programme in Management
- 2017April 5ISB gets AACSB accreditation
- 2016January 1Professor Rajendra Srivastava joins as the new Dean of ISB
- 2012December 10ISB launches management programme for family business (MFAB)
- 2012April 15ISB commences PGP in management at Mohali campus
- 2011April 2Adi Godrej is the new Chairman of the ISB Executive Board
- 2011January 26ISB launches Fellow Programme in Management (FPM)
- 2011January 5ISB launches Young Leaders Programme
- 2010December 7ISB inks MoU with the Fletcher School, Tufts University
- 2010August 18ISB commences first cohort of PGPMAX
- 2010August 11Mohali foundation stone laying ceremony
- 2010February 10ISB gets EQUIS accreditation, re-accreditation from AACSB
- 2010January 8ISB appoints Ajit Rangnekar as the new Dean
- 2010January 8ISB signs MOU with MIT Sloan School of Management
2000s
A decade of progress
Building a foundation for excellence: Launching pioneering programmes, establishing world-class campuses, and nurturing the next generation of business leaders.
- 2008January 8ISB ranked in the top 20 by Financial Times
- 2004June 1ISB appoints Professor M R Rao as the new Dean
- 2002June 20ISB appoints Professor Vijay Mahajan as the new Dean
- 2001July 1ISB starts first cohort of PGP on campus
- 2001June 30ISB appoints Dr Pramath Sinha as its Founding Dean
- 2001January 1Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee inaugurates ISB
- 2000December 20ISB ties up with the London Business School
1990s
Our origins
The vision takes root—visionaries lay the groundwork for establishing a world-class business school in India.
