IIM-K breaks into global top 100 in QS rankings

The Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K) has achieved a global milestone by entering the Top 100 in the prestigious QS World University Rankings Subject 2026 for the first time.

In a press release on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, it was stated that the institute was ranked 78th globally in the narrow subject category of Business and Management Studies, marking a significant rise from last year’s rank of 141st.

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 assessed 6,277 institutions globally; 1,912 institutions were ranked across 55 narrow subject areas and five broad subject areas, yielding more than 21,000 ranking entries. IIM-K’s strong performance in this highly competitive global assessment underlines its growing international visibility and academic excellence in management education.

This success also reflects a consistent upward trend of the institute. IIM-K, which was in the 401-450 band in 2021, increased to 151-200 band in 2024. By reaching 141 in the individual Rankings for the first time in 2025, IIM-K has consolidated its place among the top 100 institutions in the world in its field.

Commenting on the achievement, IIM-K Director Debashis Chatterjee said, “It is a proud moment for IIM-K to enter the Global Top 100 by Subjects in the QS World University Rankings. This achievement reflects the collective commitment of our faculty, students, alumni and partners who constantly strive for excellence. Our steady rise in the global rankings underscores our commitment to effective research, innovative pedagogy and developing leaders who can thrive in a diverse environment.” an increasingly interconnected world.”