LinkedIn has unveiled its annual ‘Top MBA Programs 2025’ list, ranking 100 global business schools driving career growth and leadership excellence. This year, India has emerged as a formidable force in management education, with four premier institutes securing spots in the global top 20.

The Indian School of Business (ISB) led the charge with a dramatic leap to 5th place worldwide, its first-ever entry into the global top five. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) climbed to 17th, further cementing its legacy of academic rigor and leadership training. Meanwhile, IIM Calcutta (16th) and IIM Bangalore (20th) entered the top 20 as new entrants, underscoring India’s rising influence in shaping global business leaders.

From ISB’s career-focused global exposure to IIM Calcutta’s strength in finance, IIM Bangalore’s research and entrepreneurship ecosystem, and IIM Ahmedabad’s innovation-driven pedagogy—the rankings signal India’s ascent as a global hub for management education.