The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has reinforced its position on the global stage by securing the 69th rank worldwide in the prestigious Financial Times Masters in Management (FT MiM) Rankings 2025. This recognition marks the Institute’s second consecutive year in the global Top-70, underlining its growing international stature and its reputation as a leading centre of excellence in management education. The FT rankings are based on a series of metrics including salaries and pay rises for alumni three years after completing their courses, value for money, career progress and aims achieved, as well as international diversity and gender balance of students and faculty.
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Strong Global Performance across Key Parameters
IIM Kozhikode delivered a well-rounded performance in this year’s rankings, excelling in areas that reflect its core strengths of excellence, inclusivity, and sustainability:
- Salary Growth & Employability: Alumni reported a 38% increase in salaries, with 100% employability within three months of graduation and a rare 100% alumni response rate—on par with the best-ranked B-Schools globally.
- Championing Diversity: With 57% women students and 47% women representation on its Board, IIM Kozhikode continues to set benchmarks for gender inclusivity—leading all IIMs nationally.
- Global Outlook: The Institute’s 2% international student representation, the highest among IIMs and at par with IIM Bangalore, reflects its rising global appeal and commitment to cross-cultural learning.
- Sustainability Leadership: IIM Kozhikode attained 66th rank globally in ESG and net-zero teaching—the best among IIMs—and an impressive 51st rank worldwide in carbon footprint, affirming its commitment to responsible management education and sustainability.
Commenting on this recognition, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIM Kozhikode, said: “IIM Kozhikode’s consistent presence in the global Top-70 reflects more than rankings—it is a reaffirmation of our values and vision. We take pride in leading on diversity, employability, and sustainability, which are essential markers of a future-ready institution. Our mission is to shape leaders who combine professional excellence with social responsibility and global awareness.”
A Forward-Looking Institution
A total of 137 Masters in Management programmes worldwide participated in the FT MiM Rankings 2025. Business schools must meet strict criteria in order to be eligible. Their programmes must be full-time, cohort-based and accredited by either AACSB or Equis. IIM Kozhikode’s strong standing in employability, inclusivity, and sustainability demonstrates its distinct identity among leading global business schools.
This achievement comes on the back of the Institute’s Top-3 placement in the NIRF 2025 Rankings (Management Category) for the third consecutive year, further consolidating its position as one of India’s most progressive, impactful, and globally respected management schools.
About Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode: The fifth IIM to be established by Govt. of India in 1996, IIMK started its academic journey in 1997 with its flagship Postgraduate Program (PGP). The Institute is on a high growth trajectory today, offering widest range of academic programs in the field of management education. These include Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD), Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programs. IIMK set up a Satellite campus at Infopark, Kochi, in 2013 dedicated to Executive Education. IIMK has also the unique distinction of launching a PhD (Practice Track) programme for working professionals besides bringing in new dynamic courses like one-year Post Graduate programme in Business Leadership (2019) MBA in Finance and MBA in Liberal Studies & Management (2020). IIM Kozhikode also launched a one-of-its kind 4-year full-time undergraduate programme – Bachelor of Management studies in 2025. The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme, the Indian Business Museum and seven other Centres of Excellences encompassing diverse areas. IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2024: Management. The institute also made its global debut for its flagship MBA and EMBA programme in the 2020/21 QS World University Rankings. In 2023, IIM Kozhikode also broke into Top-100 in Financial Times Ranking for Masters in Management (MBA) and gained 9 spots in 2024 to reach global #68. The Institute also attained global rank #70 in the FT Open Enrolment Programme for 2024. The Institute is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK). Submitted by IIM Kozhikode PR Team
