IIMB scores 9.7 in global positive impact rating, retains top pioneering school status

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) has been ranked as a Level 5 Pioneering School in the 2026 Positive Impact Rating. The school achieved a high score of 9.7, reflecting its commitment to societal impact, governance, and student-led initiatives.
Why it matters
This rating highlights a shift in business education toward prioritizing social responsibility and ethical governance over traditional academic metrics.
In the 2026 edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) for Business Schools, a global student-led assessment of societal impact, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) earned an overall score of 9.7, substantially higher than the global average of 8.0.
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