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GIM Ranks 3rd in India in QS Online MBA Rankings, Tops the World in Class Experience

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Director GIM

"We are delighted that GIM has secured the No. 1 position globally in the ‘Class Experience’ indicator of the QS Online MBA Rankings. This ranking is a validation of the emphasis we place on faculty excellence, peer learning, and meaningful interaction in our online programs."

Prof. Ajit Parulekar Director of GIM


Goa Institute of Management has made a remarkable debut in the QS World Online MBA Rankings 2026, securing the No. 1 position globally in the ‘Class Experience’ indicator. With an overall global placement in the 101+ band, GIM achieved a perfect score of 100 in Class Experience, far surpassing the global average of 63.5.

This recognition places GIM among the top institutions globally for delivering a transformative and engaging online learning journey, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and excellence in business education.

GIM QS Ranking - Overall Rank 101+ out of 126 programs


India’s Strong Debut in Online MBA Rankings

This year marks the first-ever entry of Indian institutions into the QS Online MBA Rankings. Alongside GIM, the debutants were IIM Kozhikode and Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS). Notably, all three Indian institutions received full marks in Class Experience, reflecting the growing strength of India’s digital and flexible learning offerings.

Nunzio Quacquarelli

"Three Indian institutions debut in the QS Online MBA Rankings, signalling an expansion in digital and flexible learning opportunities. However, challenges remain… addressing these gaps will be crucial for India to fully realise its potential as a global hub for business education.”

Nunzio Quacquarelli President of QS


GIM’s Standout Performance in Asia Pacific

Within the Asia Pacific region, GIM has earned the 13th position overall. Its indicator-wise achievements include:


In addition, GIM outperformed global averages across multiple sub-indicators:

Sub indicators-QS Online MBA Ranking


About the QS Online MBA Rankings

The QS Online MBA Rankings 2026 assessed 126 programs from 27 locations worldwide, evaluating them across four core pillars: Faculty and Teaching, Class Profile, Employer Reputation, and Class Experience. The results highlight institutions that provide flexible, digitally driven, and globally relevant MBA programs.

For GIM, this milestone underscores its vision to deliver impactful business education beyond boundaries, setting new benchmarks in the online learning space.

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