IIM-Kozhikode rises 15 places to 54th in FT Masters in Management rankings

IIM-Kozhikode has climbed 15 spots to reach 54th place in the 2026 Financial Times Masters in Management rankings. The institute performed well in areas like gender diversity, career services, and ESG teaching.
Why it matters
Global rankings are critical for academic institutions to attract international students and faculty, reflecting the growing stature of Indian management education.
The Indian Institute of Management-Kozhikode (IIM-K) has made a significant 15-place leap in the Financial Times Masters in Management (FT MiM) rankings 2026, rising from 69th globally in 2025 to 54th in 2026.
The achievement places IIM-K’s flagship postgraduate programme (PGP) among the world’s top 55 management programmes, marking another significant milestone in the institute’s growing global stature.
The latest ranking also highlights IIM-K’s strong performance across parameters that reflect its commitment to future-ready management education, including sustainability, career development, diversity, and inclusion.
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