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Deciding whether to do an <\/span>MBA from India or an MBA from abroad can be a massive dilemma for many aspirants. While both routes offer perks of their own, insights by Financial Times (FT) rankings can help demystify which route suits you best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since 1999, the <\/span>FT Global MBA Rankings have ranked various MBA programs across the globe. The rankings are created with great detail and consider criteria like alumni career progress, international exposure, faculty research strength, and gender diversity to create a holistic view of various management programs. The rankings aim to help students understand the institution\u2019s reputation, and the ROI (return on investment) of different MBA programs, and make informed decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we\u2019ll provide a comparison of FT-Ranked Indian B-Schools and International B-Schools and aspects that you must consider when making a choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Indian B-School Landscape<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In India, B-schools like IIMs (Indian Institute of Management) and ISB (Indian School of Business) Hyderabad are highly popular amongst management aspirants. They offer region-specific curriculum aimed at the fast-growing local market and excellent ROI with lower costs. Their academics are in line with leading global standards, backed by strong alumni networks.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2024, the Indian School of Business (ISB), stood as the best-ranked Indian B-school globally in<\/span> T<\/span>he Financial Times Business School Rankings 2024<\/span><\/a> at 31st position. ISB Hyderabad is popular for its research-oriented curriculum that complements international standards and a multicultural student body. In terms of salary increases, it commands the top spot in India, where the average salary after an MBA increases by a jaw-dropping 229%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other than the ISB, the list boasted the popular business schools in India, the IIMs, which are pioneers in management education in India. Here is a snapshot of all the <\/span>top Indian B-schools according to the FT rankings in 2024 and why they deserved the position.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
FT Rank<\/th>\nB-School<\/th>\nNotable Strengths<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
31st<\/td>\nIndian School of Business (ISB)<\/a><\/td>\nTop-ranked in the world, high salary bump; known for consulting, product management, marketing; alumni network and career services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41st<\/td>\nIndian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad<\/a><\/td>\nWell known for strategy, finance \/ alumni in leadership roles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47th<\/td>\nIndian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore<\/a><\/td>\nEntrepreneurial spirit, innovation and good placements in top companies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67th<\/td>\nIndian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta<\/a><\/td>\nFocus on economics, management science, diverse faculty, and active alumni network.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
85th<\/td>\nIndian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow<\/a><\/td>\nFocus on emerging markets, public policy and a strong connection with the industry in North India.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
99th<\/td>\nXavier School of Management (XLRI)<\/a><\/td>\nKnown for HR management, business analytics, ethics, and social responsibility in business.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 100<\/td>\nIndian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore<\/a><\/td>\nRanks in the Top-100 regularly. Focus on alumni career progress, strong track record of high-paying jobs placement,diversity and international experience.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Advantages of Indian B-Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Indian B-schools offer significant advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n