IIM Bangalore PGPEM enters FT top 10 for salary growth
In short
IIM Bangalore’s PGPEM moved into the global top 10 for salary growth in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026. Alumni pay rose 102%, and average salaries reached $285,934 three years after graduation. The programme also rose to 64th from 72nd last year.
This matters for the school’s reputation and for current and future MBA students. The report does not say why salary growth improved so much.
What the reporting says
IIM Bangalore’s PGPEM entered the global top 10 for salary growth in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026, with alumni pay rising 102% and average salaries reaching $285,934 three years after graduation. The programme also moved to 64th globally from 72nd last year and ranked second among Indian business schools. The source does not say what drove the jump beyond the ranking results.
Why it matters
IIM Bangalore’s PGPEM was ranked in the Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2026, with salary growth of 102% and average pay of $285,934 three years after graduation. The programme climbed to 64th globally from 72nd and was ranked second among Indian business schools. The reporting does not explain the drivers behind the improvement, but the result may affect the school’s standing with applicants, alumni and employers.