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NMIMS Business School Ranks 73rd in Financial Times 2026
NMIMS School of Business Management is a business school in Mumbai, India.
The Financial Times placed it 73rd among business schools worldwide in its 2026 ranking.
It was also ranked 10th among the Indian schools included.
This was 21 places higher than its 2024 position.
The school ranked especially well for helping students advance in their careers.
The ranking said graduates’ salaries rose by 47.70% on average.
It also reported that all surveyed graduates found employment within three months, although the data covered 92% of the latest graduating class.
The school received an 8.65 out of 10 student satisfaction score and reported strong representation of women among faculty.
NMIMS School of Business Management ranked 73rd globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026.
The school ranked 10th among Indian institutes and improved 21 places from its 2024 position of 94th.
NMIMS SBM ranked 29th globally for career progress, with a 47.70% alumni salary increase and a weighted salary of US$127,988.
The ranking reported 100% employment within three months, based on data covering 92% of the latest graduating class.
The school recorded 58% female faculty, 91% doctoral-qualified faculty, and an overall student satisfaction score of 8.65 out of 10.
- Who
- NMIMS School of Business Management at SVKM’s NMIMS University, with comments from Vice Chancellor Prof. Sougata Ray and Dean Dr. Veena Vohra.
- What
- The school was ranked 73rd globally and 10th among Indian institutes in the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026.
- Where
- NMIMS School of Business Management is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- When
- The ranking was announced in the September 8 dateline; it evaluates the 2026 ranking and alumni outcomes from 2023.
- Why
- The ranking assessed management schools using measures including career progress, salary outcomes, employment, diversity, faculty qualifications, student satisfaction, ESG teaching and carbon footprint.
Key facts
- Global rank
- 73rd in the Financial Times Masters in Management Ranking 2026
- Indian rank
- 10th among Indian institutes featured in the ranking
- Career progress
- 29th globally
- Weighted salary
- US$127,988
- Salary increase
- 47.70%
- Employment outcome
- 100% employed within three months, based on data covering 92% of the latest graduating class
- Student satisfaction
- 8.65 out of 10
- Sustainability rankings
- 62nd globally for ESG and Net-Zero Teaching and 73rd for Carbon Footprint
Quotes
Prof. Sougata Ray
Vice Chancellor of SVKM’s NMIMS University
“NMIMS’s legacy of over four and a half decades in management education is built on academic excellence, industry relevance and a commitment to preparing future-ready leaders. The continued recognition of NMIMS SBM by the Financial Times reflects this enduring legacy and the collective efforts of our faculty, students and alumni. The School’s progress in the 2026 ranking is a testament to its sustained focus on academic rigour, career outcomes and global relevance. We remain committed to building”
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Dr. Veena Vohra
Dean of Accreditation and Strategic Initiatives at NMIMS SBM
“This recognition reflects SBM’s sustained focus on academic excellence, global relevance and strong career outcomes. Our progress in the Financial Times ranking reinforces the impact of our strategic initiatives and industry-aligned approach to management education. We remain committed to strengthening our academic ecosystem and global benchmarks. Our focus will continue to be on creating meaningful and lasting outcomes for our students and the industry.”
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