Archive · 19 Sep 2026
LinkedIn Ranking Places ISB Fifth; Eight Indian Schools Listed
LinkedIn published a ranking of MBA programs around the world for 2026.
The Indian School of Business came fifth.
Several Indian Institutes of Management also received high positions.
The article says seven Indian schools made the top 100, but its table lists eight.
LinkedIn focused on what happens to graduates after they finish school.
It looked at career progress, employer demand, leadership and professional connections.
Data Analysis and Product Management were common skills or jobs among graduates.
LinkedIn said students should also consider costs, location, courses and career goals when choosing a program.
Indian School of Business ranked fifth globally in LinkedIn’s 2026 MBA ranking.
The table lists eight Indian institutions, although the article describes India as having seven schools in the top 100.
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Calcutta ranked 19th, 20th and 21st, respectively.
LinkedIn’s methodology emphasizes alumni career advancement, hiring demand, leadership potential, networks and gender diversity.
Data Analysis, Product Management and growing AI Literacy were highlighted as important career trends among MBA graduates.
- Who
- LinkedIn and the Indian business schools included in its 2026 global MBA ranking.
- What
- LinkedIn released a ranking focused on MBA alumni career outcomes, with the Indian School of Business ranked fifth globally.
- When
- The ranking is for 2026; the articles do not provide a specific publication date.
- Where
- The ranking covers MBA programs worldwide, including eight Indian institutions listed in the article.
- Why
- LinkedIn said it assessed career advancement, hiring demand, leadership potential, professional networks and gender diversity.
- Top-ranked Indian school
- Indian School of Business, ranked fifth globally
- Indian Institute of Management results
- Ahmedabad ranked 19th, Bangalore 20th, Calcutta 21st, Lucknow 31st, Indore 33rd and Udaipur 83rd
- Other Indian institution
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade ranked 62nd
- Ranking discrepancy
- The article says seven Indian schools made the top 100, but the listed table contains eight
- International coverage
- LinkedIn said 53 of the 100 programs are located outside the United States
- Most widespread skill
- Data Analysis appeared among the three most common skills at 63 programs
- Professional networking
- LinkedIn said 88% of surveyed professionals consider their networks important for navigating their careers