By Archit Gupta,Education And Careers Desk,News18

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LinkedIn has released its third annual ‘Top MBA Programs 2025’ list, highlighting 100 global business schools that foster strong career growth. Four Indian institutes feature in the top 20 this year. The Indian School of Business (ISB) has made an impressive leap, securing 5th place worldwide and entering the global top five. IIM Calcutta (16) and IIM Bangalore (20) joined the rankings as new entrants, while IIM Ahmedabad (17) improved its position from last year.
ISB has secured the 5th spot globally in LinkedIn’s Top MBA Programs 2025, making it one of the world’s leading business schools known for career-focused learning and global exposure.
Improving its rank to 17, IIM Ahmedabad continues to be recognised globally for academic excellence, innovative pedagogy, and producing top management leaders.
A new entrant at 16, IIM Calcutta has earned its place among the world’s best MBA programs, celebrated for finance and leadership excellence.
Ranked 20th globally, IIM Bangalore has entered the list this year, known for its strong research culture, entrepreneurship ecosystem, and global collaborations.