Written By: Sumaila Zaman | Updated: May 8, 2026, 2:49 PM
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London-based QS Quacquarelli Symonds, known for the university rankings, has recently published the 16th annual edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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The rankings benchmark more than 21,000 academic programmes across 1,900 universities in more than 100 countries, spanning 55 disciplines and five broad faculty areas.
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Leading the individual charge is the Indian Institute of Management(IIM), Ahmedabad ranked 21st globally in QS World University rankings by subject: Business & Management Studies.
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According to the rankings, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) secured the 29nd position in the list of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Business & Management Studies. It's overall score is 78.7.
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According to the rankings, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) - Calcutta secured the 47th position in the list of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Business & Management Studies. It's overall score is 75.7.
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According to the rankings, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) secured the 71st position in the list of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Business & Management Studies. It's overall score is 72.6.
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According to the rankings, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow secured the 75th position in the list of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Business & Management Studies. It's overall score is 72.2.
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According to the rankings, India records 27 top 50 positions across subjects and broad faculty areas — more than double the 12 recorded in 2024 — earned by 12 institutions.
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