Announcement

The School of Business Management (SBM) at SVKM's NMIMS University announced that it has secured a place among the world’s leading business schools in the Financial Times (FT) Masters in Management (MiM) Ranking 2026.

Ranking Details

NMIMS SBM achieved an overall global rank of 73rd and was ranked 10th among Indian institutes in the 2026 FT MiM ranking, marking a 21‑place improvement from its 94th position in the 2024 ranking. The school’s career‑progress score placed it 29th globally. In the ESG and Net‑Zero teaching dimension, NMIMS SBM was positioned 62nd worldwide, while its carbon‑footprint score was 73rd globally.

Salary and Employment Outcomes

Alumni salaries showed a 47.70% increase, with a weighted average salary of US$127,988. Employment outcomes were strong, with 100% of graduates employed within three months of graduation, based on data covering 92% of the latest graduating class.

Faculty, Diversity and Student Satisfaction

Female faculty accounted for 58% of the teaching staff – the highest proportion among Indian institutes in the ranking. Female students comprised 38% of the cohort, and women held 29% of seats on the school’s board. 91% of faculty possessed doctoral qualifications. Overall student satisfaction was recorded at 8.65 out of 10.

Quotes from Leadership

Prof. Sougata Ray, Vice Chancellor of SVKM's NMIMS University, stated that the school’s legacy of over four and a half decades is built on academic excellence, industry relevance, and a commitment to future‑ready leaders, and that the FT recognition underscores sustained focus on academic rigour, career outcomes, and global relevance. Dr. Veena Vohra, Dean – Accreditation and Strategic Initiatives, added that the ranking reflects SBM’s strategic initiatives, industry‑aligned approach, and dedication to creating meaningful outcomes for students and industry.

Institutional Background

Founded in 1981, NMIMS SBM is a private business school in Mumbai offering a range of doctoral and management programmes, including flagship MBA, specialised MBAs, part‑time and executive programmes. The school consistently ranks among India’s top 10‑25 B‑schools and top 5 private B‑schools in NIRF, Business Today and The Week surveys (2025). It holds EQUIS accreditation (awarded in 2024) and AACSB re‑accreditation (2023). The flagship MBA programme has featured in the FT Global Masters in Management rankings every year since 2022, maintaining a Top‑100 position through 2024.

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