The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has achieved a significant milestone with its Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (PGP-BL) making its debut in the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Rankings 2025. IIM Kozhikode has secured the 86th rank globally, making it the highest new entrant in this year’s rankings.
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The PGP-BL, which is only in its fifth batch, has already made a mark on the global stage. This recognition follows its recent entry into the QS Global MBA 2025 Rankings, reaffirming IIM Kozhikode’s rapid rise as a premier destination for management education.
IIM Kozhikode recorded one of the highest salary increases three years after completion, at 242 per cent, as per the Financial Times (FT) Global MBA Rankings 2025. The school is 10th for value for money, measured by alumni salaries, course length, tuition and other costs. Alumni also lauded the networking opportunities and how the course curriculum reflects the latest trends in industry.
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Expressing his delight on this achievement, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode, said: “This is a defining moment for IIM Kozhikode and a testament to our commitment to global excellence. The PGP-BL was envisioned as a transformative leadership programme, and its rapid rise in international rankings underscores the impact we are creating. We are proud to be shaping agile, responsible leaders for a dynamic business world.”
The Financial Times Global MBA Ranking evaluates the world’s top 100 full-time MBA programmes based on criteria such as salary growth, career progress, diversity, value for money, and research excellence. A total of 125 schools participated in the 2025 ranking process, with only those accredited by EQUIS or AACSB being considered.
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IIM Kozhikode’s historic entry into the rankings reflects its continued commitment to academic excellence, industry relevance, and global impact. The institute continues to set new benchmarks in leadership, innovation, and inclusivity, further strengthening its position as a world-class business school.
About PGP-BL: Launched in 2019, the PGP-BL is IIM Kozhikode’s accelerated one-year MBA designed for professionals with a strong career trajectory. The programme blends cutting-edge leadership training, global perspectives, and industry immersion, preparing executives to drive strategic transformation in today’s dynamic business environment.
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). The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme, the Indian Business Museum and six 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 Enrollment Programme for 2024. The Institute is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK).
