Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has entered the global top 100 for the first time in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. It was ranked 78th in Business and Management Studies, a sharp improvement from 141st place in 2025. The result marks a major milestone for the institute and reflects its rising international profile in management education.
QS Subject Ranking 2026
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 assessed 6,277 institutions worldwide. It ranked 1,912 institutions across 55 narrow subjects and five broad subject areas. The survey generated more than 21,000 ranking entries. IIM Kozhikode’s performance placed it among the leading global institutions in business and management studies.
Steady Rise in Global Standing
IIM Kozhikode has shown a consistent upward trend in recent years. It moved from the 401-450 band in 2021 to the 151-200 band in 2024. Recently, it secured an individual rank of 141. The 2026 ranking has now pushed the institute into the top 100 globally.
Significance for Indian Higher Education
The achievement strengthens India’s presence in global management education rankings. It marks the growing academic competitiveness of Indian Institutes of Management. It also reflects the increasing recognition of Indian business schools in research, teaching, and international engagement. Such rankings are often used in competitive exams to assess higher education quality and global institutional performance.
Key Factors Behind the Achievement
The institute’s rise is linked to several academic strengths. These include research output, teaching quality, and international visibility. Faculty contribution, student performance, alumni network, and industry engagement also support its standing. The ranking underlines the institute’s focus on innovation and leadership development.
Last Modified: April 29, 2026