IMI Bhubaneswar

What IMI Bhubaneswar does

IMI Bhubaneswar (International Management Institute Bhubaneswar) is a private, AICTE-approved management education institution established in 2011 as the second campus of the IMI network after Delhi. Located at IDCO Plot No. 1, Gothapatna, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the institute operates a "Four Pillars" framework covering Teaching, Research, Training, and Consulting, with a faculty of 50+ PhD-qualified members across seven academic areas including OB & HRM, Finance & Accounting, Information Systems & Analytics, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Economic & Public Policy, and Strategy.

The core product portfolio comprises a flagship 2-year full-time PGDM, an Online PGDM (including a specialization in Data Science & Agentic AI), a Fellow Programme in Management (FPM/PhD), Executive Education, Management Development Programs (MDPs) for corporates, and Certification Programs. Supporting infrastructure includes a Bloomberg Finance Lab, Computer Centre, Library & Information Centre, Grant Thornton Center of Excellence, and an Incubation Foundation for student entrepreneurs. The flagship PGDM carries AMBA, NBA, and NAAC accreditations with AIU equivalence, while all programs are AICTE-approved.

The revenue model is tuition-driven. The residential PGDM is the primary recurring revenue stream, supplemented by online PGDM tuition, FPM fees, B2B corporate MDP engagements (98 programs delivered to 72 companies including NTPC, ONGC, Tata Motors, and Vedanta, training 1,567 participants cumulatively), and short-term executive education. Distribution combines direct institutional admissions through a centralized IMI admission portal, corporate sales for MDP contracts, government-backed international student recruitment via the Study in India initiative, and self-serve online enrollment for working professionals. Customer segments include post-graduate management students (primary), doctoral scholars, corporate clients, working professionals, and international students admitted under the Ministry of Education's Study in India program.

Name

IMI Bhubaneswar

Legal name

International Management Institute Bhubaneswar

Website

https://imibh.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IMI Bhubaneswar is an AICTE-approved private management institute in Odisha, India, offering a flagship PGDM, online PGDM with Data Science and Agentic AI specialization, doctoral FPM, executive education, and corporate MDPs to students, working professionals, and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School / Management Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

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
• Postgraduate diploma
• Executive education
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhubaneshwar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Tuition: Full-time residential PGDM program with tuition fees funding the primary revenue stream. The 2-year program generates revenue through student fees covering classroom instruction, infrastructure access, and placement services.
2. PGDM Online Program: Online PGDM program with specialization in Data Science & Agentic AI providing flexible learning options for working professionals
3. Fellow Programme in Management (FPM/PhD): Doctoral program generating revenue through student fees for research supervision and academic resources
4. Management Development Programs (MDP): Customized corporate training programs for organizations. The institute has conducted 98 programs training 1567 participants from 72 companies including NTPC, ONGC, Tata Motors
5. Executive Education: Short-term executive education programs and certification courses for working professionals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IMI Bhubaneswar is a private management institute founded in 2011 that offers postgraduate management programs including PGDM (2-year), PGDM Online, doctoral (FPM), executive education, and Management Development Programs (MDP) for corporate clients. Operating as part of the IMI network of business schools, it provides AICTE-approved management education with accreditations from AMBA, NBA, NAAC 'A' Grade, and AIU equivalence, supported by facilities such as a Bloomberg Finance Lab and Grant Thornton Center of Excellence.

Product overview

IMI Bhubaneswar is a management education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programmes. The core offerings include the 2-year full-time PGDM (flagship programme), Online PGDM, Online PGDM with Specialization in Data Science & Agentic AI, and the FPM doctoral programme. Supporting offerings include Executive Education, MDP (Management Development Programmes), and Certification Programmes. The institution follows a 'gurukul' approach integrating teaching, research, training, and consulting across all programmes, with the Four Pillars framework underpinning its educational philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) - 2-year Full-Time A two-year full-time postgraduate diploma in management, AICTE-approved and recognized as equivalent to MBA by AIU, designed for graduates aspiring to managerial careers across marketing, finance, operations, HR, and consulting. The program is AMBA, NBA, and NAAC accredited and is the flagship offering of IMI Bhubaneswar.
• PGDM Online An online postgraduate diploma in management delivered via a digital learning platform, targeted at working professionals and remote learners seeking a flexible management qualification from IMI Bhubaneswar.
• FPM (Fellow Program in Management) A doctoral-level research program in management designed to develop faculty and research scholars, intended for master's degree holders and early-career academics pursuing research-intensive careers.
• Executive Education Short-duration executive education programs for working professionals, senior managers, and leaders seeking to upgrade skills and capabilities, delivered by IMI Bhubaneswar faculty.
• Management Development Programs (MDP) Customized corporate training and management development programs delivered to organizations, designed in partnership with the client's HR/L&D team and tailored to industry-specific capability needs. These B2B programs are offered through IMI Bhubaneswar's dedicated MDP cell.
• Certification Programs Short-duration certification courses in specific management domains offered to professionals seeking targeted skill credentials, delivered as part of the institute's continuing education portfolio.
• Incubation Foundation An in-house incubation entity that supports student and alumni entrepreneurs, startups, and industry-academia partnerships, providing mentoring, infrastructure, and linkages to the startup ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98 corporate training programs conducted for 72 companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Vedanta LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2017IMI Bhubaneswar signed MOU with Vedanta Limited for 'Work Integrated Learning Program' aimed at providing industry-relevant education and training opportunities for students through collaboration with one of India's leading mining and metals conglomerates.
• EGADE Business School MexicoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with EGADE Business School Mexico for hosting the International Conference on Global Business Environment. The partnership has resulted in multiple editions of the conference bringing together academics and practitioners from across the world.
• Study in India Initiative - Ministry of Education, Govt. of IndiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIMI Bhubaneswar is registered under Study in India initiative by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, enabling recruitment and enrollment of international students for various programs.
• Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA)minorOthersIMI-Bhubaneswar was awarded life membership of AMDISA, recognizing its contribution to management development in South Asia. AMDISA is a professional association of management development institutions.
• Grant Thornton IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablishment of Grant Thornton Center of Excellence at IMI Bhubaneswar for research and training in areas of mutual interest including business analytics, finance, and management consulting.
• AICTEcoreOthersAll programs (PGDM, PGDM Online, FPM) are approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IMI Delhi: Flagship campus of the same IMI network and the parent brand for IMI Bhubaneswar. Offers identical PGDM, FPM, MDP, and executive education programs with shared accreditation and faculty exchange, making it the closest comparable institution.
• XIM University (Xavier Institute of Management): Bhubaneswar-based peer business school competing for the same regional student pool and corporate recruiter attention. Offers comparable PGDM, executive education, and MDP programs with similar AICTE/AMBA-equivalent accreditations.
• IMI Kolkata: Sister campus of IMI Bhubaneswar within the IMI network, also established to expand the brand beyond Delhi. Operates the same program portfolio (PGDM, FPM, MDP) with shared branding, accreditation, and admissions infrastructure.
• MICA (Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad): Specialized private B-school offering PGDM-equivalent programs with strong corporate and strategic communications focus. Comparable scale, accreditation profile, and MDP-driven revenue diversification model.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Private Indian B-school with PGDM, executive education, and an early-mover online MBA program. Directly comparable on the online/AI-enabled management education angle and on the corporate MDP franchise.
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM Pune): Tier-1 private Indian B-school offering flagship MBA-equivalent programs, MDPs, and executive education with strong corporate recruiter networks. Comparable on accreditation breadth, program structure, and target student segment.

Broad incumbents

• ICFAI Business School (IBS): Large national private B-school network with multiple campuses and a substantial online/distance MBA program. Competes with IMI Bhubaneswar on online PGDM pricing and working-professional segment.
• Amity Business School: Large national B-school network with extensive online MBA offerings and broad program portfolio. Competes with IMI Bhubaneswar's online PGDM and Agentic AI specialization on reach and price.
• SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR): Established Mumbai-based private B-school with broader portfolio, deeper recruiter relationships, and stronger brand recognition. Serves as a benchmark for the tier IMI Bhubaneswar competes to enter.

Regional players

• KIIT School of Management: Located in Bhubaneswar within the KIIT University ecosystem. Competes for the same eastern India applicant pool, offering MBA/PGDM programs with similar tuition positioning and corporate training engagements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IMI_Bhubaneswar

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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