International Management Institute

What International Management Institute does

International Management Institute (IMI) is a private, corporate-sponsored business school founded in 1981 in New Delhi through a collaboration with then-IMI Geneva (now IMD Lausanne), with RPG Enterprises as lead sponsor alongside ITC, Nestle, Tata Chemicals, British Oxygen, SAIL, and Williamson Magor. The institution operates three campuses in Delhi, Kolkata (established 2010), and Bhubaneswar (established 2011), and positions itself as India's first corporate-sponsored B-school. Its core product is an AICTE-approved two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), offered with specialized streams in Human Resource Management (PGDM-HRM) and Banking & Financial Services (PGDM-B&FS), alongside an 18-month Executive PGDM for experienced professionals, a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), a new Online PGDM, and Executive Education / Management Development Programs (MDP) for corporate clients.

The technology underpinning delivery is described as standard academic infrastructure — student portal, online application systems, and learning management systems — with no proprietary AI or platform products disclosed. Differentiation rests on regulatory credentials rather than technology: IMI Delhi holds AACSB, AMBA, SAQS, and NBA accreditation; Kolkata holds AMBA and NBA; Bhubaneswar holds AMBA, NBA, NAAC, and AIU equivalence for the PGDM. International linkages span 17 partner institutions across eight countries, and faculty research output includes 200+ peer-reviewed publications and 50+ case studies developed with international clearing houses.

IMI generates revenue primarily through tuition and program fees charged to students, with pricing varying by campus — INR 23.54 Lakhs for IMI Delhi's two-year PGDM and INR 14.98 Lakhs for IMI Bhubaneswar's PGDM. Secondary revenue streams include Executive Education and corporate training programs (including custom in-company training, ESG certificate programs, and ITEC programs for government officials) and faculty research and consultancy projects. Student cohort sizes are discipline to campus scale — 300 seats in Delhi's PGDM, 60 each in HRM and B&FS, and 180 in Bhubaneswar — and IMI reports 100% placement across disclosed batches, with average packages of INR 17.91 LPA (Delhi 2023-25) and INR 14.35 LPA (Bhubaneswar 2024-26). The Placement Team orchestrates on-campus recruitment drives with 40+ corporate recruiters spanning consulting, financial services, IT, consumer goods, e-commerce, and automotive. No parent company, private equity ownership, or M&A history is disclosed.

Name

International Management Institute

Legal name

International Management Institute

Website

https://imi.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

International Management Institute (IMI) is India's first corporate-sponsored business school, founded in 1981 in New Delhi. It operates three campuses (Delhi, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar) delivering AICTE-approved PGDM, Executive PGDM, FPM, and Online PGDM programs, plus corporate executive education, to aspiring management professionals and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School / Management Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Human Resources, Organizational Behavior & Leadership Institutes (EDAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Management education
• Business school
• PGDM programs
• Executive education
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: IMI generates primary revenue through tuition fees charged for its PGDM, PGDM (HRM), PGDM (B&FS), 18-month Executive PGDM, FPM (Fellow Programme in Management), and PGDM Online programs. Fee structures differ by campus and program duration. IMI Delhi charges INR 23.54 Lakhs for its two-year PGDM. IMI Bhubaneswar charges INR 14.98 Lakhs for its flagship PGDM.
2. Executive Education and Corporate Training (MDP): IMI offers custom management development programs, open programs, and corporate training for organizations. This includes open enrollment MDPs, in-company training programs, ESG certificate programs, and ITEC programmes for government officials, generating fee-based revenue from corporate clients.
3. Research and Consultancy: IMI faculty engage in research and consultancy projects for corporate clients, generating supplementary revenue. The institute also publishes the Global Business Review journal and maintains various Centres of Excellence that undertake sponsored research.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International Management Institute operates three AICTE-approved business school campuses in Delhi, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar offering two-year full-time PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) programs with specializations in Marketing, Strategy, Analytics, Finance, Operations, and Information Systems, including specialized variants in HRM and Banking & Financial Services. Beyond flagship degrees, IMI delivers an 18-month Executive PGDM for working professionals, a doctoral FPM (Fellow Programme in Management), an online PGDM, and fee-based custom Management Development Programs (MDP), in-company corporate training, ESG certificate programs, and ITEC programmes for government officials. Revenue is driven primarily by tuition fees (INR 23.54 Lakhs at IMI Delhi, INR 14.98 Lakhs at Bhubaneswar) with supplementary income from corporate training and faculty research/consultancy.

Product overview

International Management Institute (IMI) operates as a multi-campus business school network offering a comprehensive portfolio of management education programs. The core offerings include full-time PGDM programs at three campuses (Delhi, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar) with specialized tracks in HRM and Banking & Financial Services, an accelerated 18-month Executive PGDM for experienced professionals, doctoral-level FPM programs, and online PGDM options. The institution supplements its degree programs with Executive Education and custom corporate training through Management Development Programs (MDP), including specialized offerings like the ESG Certificate Program. IMI's programs span undergraduate-equivalent diploma levels through doctoral research, with curriculum areas covering Marketing, Strategy, Analytics, Finance, Operations, Information Systems, Economics, and OB/HR. The institution is notable for its industry-aligned curriculum, strong placement records, and international linkages with partner business schools across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management): Two-year full-time AICTE-approved management program
• PGDM (HRM)
• PGDM (B&FS)
• 18-month PGDM
• FPM (Fellow Programme in Management)

Products and services

• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) AICTE-approved two-year full-time management program with specializations in Marketing, Strategy, Analytics, Finance, Operations, and Information Systems. Targeted at fresh graduates and early-career professionals seeking careers in management practice, consulting, or entrepreneurship. Fee: INR 23.54 Lakhs at IMI Delhi; INR 14.98 Lakhs at IMI Bhubaneswar.
• PGDM (HRM) - Human Resource Management Two-year specialized PGDM program focusing on human resource management practices, talent acquisition, and organizational development. Delivered at IMI Delhi with batch size of 60 students.
• PGDM (B&FS) - Banking & Financial Services Two-year specialized PGDM program in banking and financial services covering investment banking, risk management, and financial analysis. Delivered at IMI Delhi with batch size of 60 students.
• 18-Month PGDM (Executive) Accelerated 18-month executive PGDM program designed for experienced professionals (typically 5+ years work experience) seeking advanced management education and career acceleration at IMI Delhi.
• FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) Doctoral-level Fellow Programme in Management offering PhD equivalence from AIU (at Bhubaneswar). Four-year research program with full tuition waiver and stipend support (INR 65,000/month at Delhi, INR 50,000/month at Bhubaneswar). Delivered at IMI Delhi and IMI Bhubaneswar. Candidates must hold a Master's degree (First Class) in Engineering, Management, Economics, Social Science, Commerce, Humanities, Pure Science, or related disciplines.
• PGDM (Online) Online Post Graduate Diploma in Management program delivered via partnership with Leadup Universe (leadupuniverse.com) for working professionals seeking flexible learning options. Offered at IMI Bhubaneswar.
• Executive Education / Management Development Programs (MDP) Custom corporate training programs and Management Development Programs (MDP) for organizational capacity building and leadership development. Includes open enrollment MDPs, in-company training, ESG certificates, and ITEC programmes for government officials. Delivered to corporate clients across sectors through the Executive Education vertical.
• ESG Certificate Program Certificate program focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance principles for sustainable business practices. Part of the Executive Education portfolio, targeted at working professionals and corporate capability building.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students placed across all campuses (IMI Delhi 2023-25, IMI Bhubaneswar 2024-26)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rennes School of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for student exchange programs. Students at IMI can study for a term at Rennes School of Business in France as part of their curriculum, broadening international exposure and cross-cultural management learning.
• Kedge Business School (KEDGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration involving student exchange between IMI and Kedge Business School in France. Students avail once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with global peers during term exchanges.
• Frankfurt School of Finance and ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic linkage for student exchange with Germany's Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, one of Europe's leading finance schools, providing IMI students exposure to European financial markets and curricula.
• Grenoble Ecole de ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partnership with Grenoble Ecole de Management in France, offering IMI students the opportunity to study at a Triple Crown accredited business school.
• Montpellier Business School (MBS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic linkage for student exchange with Montpellier Business School in France.
• Audencia Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational student exchange partnership with Audencia Business School in France.
• NEOMA Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration for student exchange with NEOMA Business School in France.
• University of BradfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program with University of Bradford in England, providing IMI students access to UK management education and research methodologies.
• NJCU School of Business, New Jersey City UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic linkage for student exchange with NJCU School of Business in New Jersey, USA.
• Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration with Russian Presidential Academy for student exchange and research.
• Sichuan Academy of Social SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic linkage for research and student exchange with Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences in China.
• Universidade do Estado do Rio de JaneirominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partnership with Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
• IDRAC Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic linkage with IDRAC Business School in France for student exchange programs.
• IGS-RH School of Human ResourcesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with IGS-RH School of Human Resources in France, specializing in HR-focused exchange.
• International Centre for Promotion of EnterprisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with International Centre for Promotion of Enterprises in Slovenia for research and exchange.
• Burgundy School of BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program with Burgundy School of Business in France.
• Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of BelarusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration with Academy of Public Administration in Belarus.
• State Bank of India (SBI)minorOthersSBI offers educational loan facilities to IMI students under a bank partnership arrangement. SBI has published a dedicated Scholar Loan brochure for IMI students.
• HDFC Credila Financial ServicesminorOthersHDFC Credila provides education loan facilities to IMI students. A dedicated Credila Financial Services brochure is available for IMI students.
• Indian BankminorOthersIndian Bank offers educational loans to IMI students under the bank partnership arrangement.
• Canara BankminorOthersCanara Bank provides education loan facilities to IMI students as part of the bank partnership for educational financing.
• Bank of BarodaminorOthersBank of Baroda offers educational loan schemes to IMI students under the bank's partnership with the institute.
• IDFC First BankminorOthersIDFC First Bank provides education loan facilities to IMI students under the bank's educational loan scheme.
• Grant Thornton Bharat LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre of Excellence for Innovation and Management established with Grant Thornton Bharat LLP at IMI Bhubaneswar. This partnership provides industry-academia collaboration for research, innovation projects, and management excellence initiatives.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT): Delhi-based B-school offering MBA (IB) with strong international trade and finance focus. Peer of IMI on FT and Business Today rankings, competes for similar Delhi-based applicants targeting finance and consulting careers.
• FORE School of Management: New Delhi-based private B-school offering AICTE-approved PGDM programs at a similar tuition tier. Direct competitor for Delhi applicants and northern India recruiter base.
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune: One of India's top private B-schools under the Symbiosis umbrella, AICTE-approved, offering flagship MBA programs. Comparable placement, accreditation, and ranking trajectory to IMI Delhi.
• BIMTECH Greater Noida: Established Birla-group B-school in the NCR region offering AICTE-approved PGDM programs. Comparable size, fee structure, and recruiter overlap with IMI Delhi.
• K J Somaiya Institute of Management: Mumbai-based private B-school offering AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM programs at similar tier and fee structure. Competes for finance/consulting placements in western India.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai: Private Indian B-school with strong analytics and consulting placements, comparable size and rankings to IMI. Direct competitor for the same applicants, recruiter relationships, and FT/NIRF ranking positions.
• Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad: Long-established private B-school in NCR with multi-campus operations, AICTE-approved PGDM programs, and similar international partnerships. Direct peer for applicants, recruiters, and rankings.
• MDI Gurgaon (Management Development Institute): Top-tier Indian private B-school offering AICTE-approved PGDM programs in similar ranking tier (typically 6-9 in India by Business Today). Direct competitor for the same recruiter pool (consulting, BFSI, FMCG) and same applicant segment (CAT/XAT takers).
• TAPMI Manipal: AICTE-approved B-school with strong finance and analytics focus; appears in similar ranking brackets as IMI on FT and Indian surveys. Competes for cross-state applicants targeting BFSI placements.

Regional players

• XIM University (Xavier Institute of Management), Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar-based competitor to IMI Bhubaneswar, headquartered in the same city. Competes for eastern India applicants and recruiter mindshare in the Odisha/bhubaneswar talent pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IMINewDelhi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IMIsocialmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/iminewdelhi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-management-institute

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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