Ranked seventh globally in the ‘Careers Service’ category
Chennai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) has been ranked as India’s #1 business school and #35 globally in the Financial Times Masters in Management (FT MiM) global ranking for 2024.
This achievement marks the fifth consecutive year that SPJIMR has been ranked among the world’s top 50 business schools and the second year in a row as India’s top-ranked school. SPJIMR is one of only three Indian institutions to feature in the top 50 globally. SPJIMR secured the 35th position globally for its two-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), surpassing IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore, which were placed 39th and 41st respectively.
On being recognised as India’s top business school in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2024 ranking, Dr. Varun Nagaraj, Dean, SPJIMR, said, “This recognition reflects our commitment to creating a positive impact on business and society by advancing ‘wise innovation’. Our consistent performance among the world’s top 50 business schools is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and professional staff, the achievements of our alumni, and the partnerships we have cultivated with industry, the social sector, and academia, nationally and internationally. The recognition motivates us to push the boundaries of excellence further, ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared to shape a better world.”
The FT Masters in Management 2024 ranking recognises 13 Indian institutions, in addition to SPJIMR, underscoring the growing global recognition of Indian b-schools.
The FT MiM ranking evaluates programmes from schools accredited by AACSB or EQUIS, designed for participants with limited or no work experience. The ranking is based on specific criteria, including ‘Alumni Career Progress’, which focuses on post-programme alumni success, ‘School Diversity’, which assesses inclusivity and diversity within the institution, ‘International Experience & Research’, highlighting the global exposure and research contributions, and ‘Career Services’.
Notably, SPJIMR achieved a prestigious seventh-place global ranking in the ‘Careers Service’ category, demonstrating its excellence in supporting student placements and facilitating exceptional career opportunities for graduates.