QS Online MBA Rankings 2026

IIM Kozhikode’s EPGP Kochi Online MBA Tops India & Asia in QS 2026 Online MBA World Rankings; Three Other MBA Programmes Also Shine Globally

• IIM Kozhikode EPGP (Kochi Online MBA) debuts at #53 in the world, #1 in India & Asia, and #5 in Asia-Pacific
• IIM Kozhikode PGP ranked #12 in Asia in QS Masters in Management Rankings 2026
• IIM Kozhikode PGP-Finance ranked #12 in Asia in QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2026
• IIM Kozhikode PGP-BL ranked #30 in Asia in QS Global MBA Rankings 2026

Kozhikode, September 19, 2025: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has once again set a benchmark in global management education with its Executive Post Graduate Programme (EPGP) – Kochi Online MBA achieving a stellar debut in the QS Online MBA Rankings 2026, securing 53rd position globally and emerging as No. 1 in India and Asia, and #5 in the Asia-Pacific region. The programme also tied for 1st globally in “Class Experience”, reaffirming IIMK’s commitment to delivering a world-class digital learning environment.

In addition to this landmark achievement, three of IIM Kozhikode’s other flagship MBA programmes also secured strong positions in the QS 2026 Global Rankings:

• PGP-BL (Business Leadership): Featured in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026 at the 201–250 global band, with an Asia rank of 30. The programme recorded employability at 131–140, Value for Money at 141–150, and thought leadership at 141–150.
• PGP (Post Graduate Programme – Management): Ranked 141–150 globally (up from 151+ in 2025) in QS Masters in Management 2026, with employability at 95, thought leadership at 73, and an Asia rank of 12.
• PGP-Finance: Ranked in the 201+ global band in QS Masters in Finance 2026, with employability at 111–120, thought leadership at 131–140, and an Asia rank of 12.

Beyond rankings, IIM Kozhikode continues to draw global recognition for its employer trust, high ROI, and diversity focus.

Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode, remarked: “The outstanding debut of our EPGP Kochi Online MBA in the global top-60, ranked #1 in India and Asia, is a proud milestone for IIM Kozhikode and for India. Designed with inclusivity and academic rigour at its core, the programme demonstrates how high-quality executive education can be made globally accessible. Equally heartening is the recognition earned by our PGP, PGP-BL, and PGP-Finance, which collectively showcase the breadth and strength of our offerings. These rankings reaffirm IIM Kozhikode’s resolve to democratize world-class management education, while delivering strong employability outcomes, diversity, and exceptional ROI across learning formats. We are preparing leaders for a borderless and dynamic world.”