iFEEL Institute

What iFEEL Institute does

iFEEL Institute is a private AICTE-approved B-School located in Lonavala, Pune (India) that offers a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) across four specializations: Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Operations. Founded approximately in 2012 by Dr. Sanjay Salunkhe under the Ajeenkya DY Patil Group's education umbrella, the institute has built a 12+ year operating history and holds multiple accreditations, including AICTE approval, AACSB, ACBSP, and QAHE international recognitions, and participates in NIRF Rankings 2025 and 2026. The institute has been ranked in the Times B-School Rankings 2026 and serves PGDM aspirants seeking management education with an industry-oriented and certification-augmented curriculum.

The institute's core product is its residential PGDM program, augmented by a stack of value-added certification tracks including CFA Level 1 (FinancePRO), NISM modules, Six Sigma, Digital Marketing, and HR Tablet, plus an AI-powered curriculum featuring Financial Analytics with AI and AI in Management courses. Technology and pedagogy integrations include AI Awareness Week initiatives, an International AI Conference 2025 co-hosted with academic partners, and an immersion program with IIM Ranchi. Strategic partnerships extend the institute's academic and industry reach: ABMTC Switzerland, OM Logistics for live projects, and Jaro Education for online/distance distribution, alongside a network of 100+ corporate recruiters for placements.

iFEEL's business model is tuition-driven B2C higher education. Revenue is generated from a one-time student registration fee of Rs. 60,000 plus per-student tuition for the two-year PGDM program, with secondary contribution from value-added certification programs and online/distance channels via Jaro Education. The customer base is the annual PGDM cohort across four specializations, with placement demand distributed across 100+ recruiter partners. There is no disclosed external funding, and the institute operates as a self-funded private B-School within the Ajeenkya DY Patil Group's education portfolio.

Name

iFEEL Institute

Legal name

Institute for Future Education, Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Website

https://ifeel.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

iFEEL Institute is a private AICTE-approved B-School in Lonavala, Pune, offering a two-year PGDM across four specializations to management aspirants in India, with revenue from tuition, a Rs. 60,000 registration fee, and value-added certification tracks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Education (Business School)

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
• PGDM programs
• Business school
• Placement services
• Executive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PGDM Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees for PGDM programs in Finance, Marketing, HR, and Operations specializations
2. Registration/Application Fees: One-time registration fee of Rs. 60,000 as mentioned on the website

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

iFEEL Institute (Institute for Future Education, Entrepreneurship and Leadership) is an AICTE-approved B-School offering a two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) with four specializations — Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, and Operations — each bundled with an industry-certified credential (CFA Level 1, NISM, Digital Marketing, HR Tablet, or Six Sigma Green Belt). The institute sells management education seats to aspiring postgraduate students, supported by an IIM Ranchi Immersion Program, AI-powered curriculum, placement drives, and value-added certifications.

Product overview

iFEEL (Institute for Future Education, Entrepreneurship and Leadership) is an AICTE-approved B-School offering a unified PGDM program with four specializations — Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, and Operations. Each specialization is bundled with an industry-certified credential: Finance students can choose between NISM certification or the FinancePRO track with CFA Level 1 training; Marketing includes Digital Marketing certification; HR includes HR Tablet certification; Operations includes Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Beyond the core PGDM, the portfolio includes the IIM Ranchi Immersion Program, Global Citizen Leadership Program (GCL), AI-Powered Curriculum & Training, the iFEEL International Conference on AI and Law, the E-Cell entrepreneurship hub, and the R.A.I.N. Lab research initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) AICTE-approved two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program offered at iFEEL's Lonavala campus with four specializations — Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, and Operations — integrating industry-certified credentials, experiential learning, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Targeted at postgraduate students seeking management careers.
• PGDM Finance with NISM Certification PGDM Finance specialization with integrated NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets) certification, covering financial statements analysis, risk and return, cost of capital, capital budgeting, and financial analytics with AI. Targeted at students pursuing careers in financial services and securities markets.
• PGDM FinancePRO (CFA Level 1 Training) PGDM Finance specialization with integrated CFA Level 1 (Chartered Financial Analyst) training, covering investment analysis, portfolio management, financial modeling, equity research, and corporate finance ethics, delivered by CFA-certified faculty and chartered accountants. Targeted at students targeting investment and finance careers.
• PGDM Marketing with Digital Marketing Certification PGDM Marketing specialization with Digital Marketing certification, covering consumer behaviour analytics, AI-driven marketing strategies, and integrated marketing communications. Targeted at students pursuing careers in marketing and brand management.
• PGDM Human Resource with HR Tablet Certification PGDM Human Resource specialization with HR Tablet certification, covering talent acquisition, bias-free HR practices, human resource analytics, and future-of-work implications. Targeted at students pursuing careers in HR and people management.
• PGDM Operations with Six Sigma Certification PGDM Operations specialization with Six Sigma Green Belt certification, covering supply chain optimization, logistics management, operations analytics, and lean/six-sigma methodologies. Targeted at students pursuing careers in operations and supply chain management.
• IIM Ranchi Immersion Program Value-added immersion program conducted at IIM Ranchi campus, providing PGDM students exposure to India's premier management institute's pedagogy and peer learning. Targeted at iFEEL PGDM students seeking exposure to IIM-level teaching.
• AI Powered Curriculum & Training AI-integrated management curriculum including Financial Analytics and AI, AI in Management, and AI-powered pedagogy, supported by AI Awareness Week activities. Targeted at PGDM students preparing for AI-driven business environments.
• Global Citizen Leadership Program (GCL) Global leadership program aimed at developing cross-cultural competencies and global citizenship among PGDM students through structured curriculum and international exposure.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100+ recruiters participating in campus placements
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Business Management and Technology College (ABMTC), SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International collaboration with ABMTC Switzerland for the Annual International Conference 2025, promoting cross-border academic exchange and global business education standards.
• Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence LawminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration for organizing the 1st International Conference on AI and Law, focusing on AI's role in sustainable development and organizational excellence.
• NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with NISM for conference on AI and sustainability in securities markets, and integration of NISM certification into Finance curriculum.
• AACSB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) membership ensuring global standards in business education. iFEEL is a certified member demonstrating commitment to quality management education.
• ACBSPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs accreditation ensuring global standards in business education delivery.
• QAHEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality Assurance in Higher Education accreditation recognized globally for maintaining educational standards.
• PCU Raahatt – Diet and Wellness ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartneriFEEL partnered with PCU Raahatt Diet and Wellness Clinic to foster holistic approach to student and staff well-being. Provides access to qualified mental health professionals for on-campus and online counselling, workshops on stress management, mindfulness, suicide prevention, and periodic health camps.
• OM LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signing with OM Logistics for potential collaborations in logistics and supply chain management education and industry exposure.
• IIM RanchicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIM Ranchi Immersion Program offering students exposure to India's premier management institute, enhancing learning experience and industry connections.
• Jaro EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJaro Education is India's trusted online higher education company. Partnership for executive and online education programs, transforming careers of over 3 lakh professionals.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MIT World Peace University (MIT WPU): Pune-based private university offering MBA and BBA programs with strong recruiter participation and emphasis on value-added certifications. Directly comparable geographic and tier peer.
• Alliance University - Alliance School of Business: Private Bangalore-based B-School offering PGDM/MBA programs with multiple specializations and broad recruiter base. Comparable Tier-2 private positioning and program structure.
• BIMTECH Greater Noida: Birla Institute of Management Technology, a private Tier-2 B-School offering PGDM programs with similar industry-certification integration and placement focus.
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM Pune): Pune-based flagship private B-School of Symbiosis offering MBA-equivalent programs with strong placement track records. Closest geographic and positioning peer to iFEEL in the Western India Tier-2 private B-School segment.
• FLAME University: Pune-based private liberal-arts and management university with an MBA program; comparable geographic and private-university positioning.
• Amity Business School: Large private B-School chain with multiple campuses offering MBA/PGDM programs. Comparable in program breadth, certification integration and recruiter-driven admissions model.
• Christ University (Department of Management): Private deemed university with a well-ranked B-School offering MBA/PGDM-equivalent programs with strong placements. Comparable in tier, accreditation posture, and placement-led positioning.
• ICFAI Business School (IBS): Private B-School chain operating across India with PGPM programs focused on placements and industry certifications. Comparable Tier-2 mass-market positioning.
• TAPMI Manipal: Private B-School under MAHE Manipal offering PGDM/MBA programs with strong finance specialization and analytics focus. Comparable in tier and specialization-driven positioning.

Broad incumbents

• SP Jain School of Global Management: Established private B-School with multi-city international presence and stronger global brand. Adjacent in target segment but operates at a higher tier and price point than iFEEL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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