ISB ranks #38 globally on Financial Times Executive MBA Rankings 2026
October 13, 2026
[Hyderabad, October 13, 2026]: The Indian School of Business (ISB) has been ranked #38 globally in the recently released Financial Times (FT) Executive MBA (EMBA) Ranking 2026. The ranking recognises ISB’s Post Graduate Programme in Management for Senior Executives (PGPMAX), which has also been ranked #6 in Asia among standalone Executive MBA programmes.
Alumni from the PGPMAX Class of 2023 were surveyed for this year’s ranking. Designed for experienced professionals, senior executives and business owners, PGPMAX provides a rigorous learning experience that enables participants to broaden their perspectives, learn from peers across industries and apply new insights to address complex business challenges.
Commenting on the ranking, Professor Pranav Jindal, Associate Dean – Admissions & Careers, Indian School of Business said, “The improvement in ISB’s global ranking reflects the continued strength of PGPMAX and the value it creates for experienced professionals. The programme combines rigorous, research-backed learning with the opportunity to learn from diverse perspectives and engage with peers across industries, enabling participants to challenge their thinking and apply new insights to real-world business challenges. This recognition reinforces our commitment to continuously strengthen the learning experience and support our students in achieving their professional aspirations.”
The FT Executive MBA Rankings assess programmes across several measures, including alumni career outcomes, programme experience, diversity, research, ESG teaching and carbon footprint.
About the Indian School of Business(ISB)
The Indian School of Business (ISB) is India’s highest-ranked business school and features in the top league of several global business school rankings. A vibrant pool of research-oriented resident faculty, robust academic partnerships, a thriving alumni network, the backing of an influential board, and the guidance of the industry’s thought leadership have enabled ISB to fast emerge and consolidate itself as a premier global business school that grooms future leaders for India and the world.