Institute of Professional Education and Research

What Institute of Professional Education and Research does

IPER (Institute of Professional Education and Research) is a private educational institution founded in 1996 and based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, governed by the Chaitanya Shiksha Samiti trust. It offers a 2-year full-time MBA program across two campuses (Tech Campus with 300 seats and PGDM Campus with 180 seats, totaling 480 annual seats), plus 3-year undergraduate BBA and BCom programs, and operates a PhD Research Center. The MBA is approved by AICTE and affiliated to Barkatullah University; the institution received NBA Accreditation in 2005, placing it among the earliest-accredited management schools in Central India, and is currently pursuing NAAC accreditation.

IPER's technology backbone comprises an internal IPER ERP system supporting student and employee portals across MBA and UG campuses, an e-learning and digital library platform, and the third-party CESIM business simulation platform for experiential learning. Co-curricular infrastructure includes flagship branded events (TEDx IPER, VISAGE National Management Convention, WWF-The Market Wrestling in Season 18, RefleXions in Season 11, and Ye Paisa Bolta Hai pre-budget analysis), three student management clubs, an Academic Outreach Initiative (AOII) drawing faculty from IIMs and other premier institutions, and a Yi Yuva Council under CII Young Indians.

The business model is tuition-driven, with fees set by the Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), Government of Madhya Pradesh, supplemented by optional transportation fees and educational loan facilitation through partner banks (HDFC Bank, SBI, Allahabad Bank, Axis Bank). Admissions flow through government-conducted centralized counseling (DTE Madhya Pradesh ePravesh for MBA, Department of Higher Education for UG) using CMAT as the MBA entrance criterion. The institution serves a B2C student base and derives indirect value from a diverse placement partnership roster spanning Nestle, Deloitte, HDFC Bank, Marriott, MRF, Berger Paints, Amul, Titan, HDFC Life, and other enterprise recruiters.

Name

Institute of Professional Education and Research

Legal name

Institute of Professional Education & Research (IPER)

Website

https://iper.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IPER is a 25+ year-old private B-school in Bhopal offering AICTE-approved MBA (480 seats), BBA, and BCom programs affiliated to Barkatullah University, serving graduate and undergraduate students in Central India through government counseling and tuition-based revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhopal

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees for MBA and UG programs charged as per Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), Govt. of M.P. guidelines. Fee structure varies by program with 480 total MBA seats across IPER and IPER PGDM campuses.
2. Transportation Services: Optional bus facility available for all students with separate bus fees
3. Bank Loan Facilitation: Facilitation of educational loans through nationalized banks (Allahabad Bank, SBI, Axis Bank) for students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IPER is a private higher education institution in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, delivering AICTE-approved 2-year full-time MBA (480 seats across MBA and PGDM campuses), 3-year BBA, and 3-year BCom programs affiliated to Barkatullah University. It supplements classroom instruction with an IPER ERP student management system, digital library, CESIM business simulations, corporate guest lectures, live projects, and student development programs such as management clubs and the AOII Academic Outreach Initiative. The institution is governed by Chaitanya Shiksha Samiti, an educational trust/society.

Product overview

IPER (Institute of Professional Education and Research) is an educational institution in Bhopal offering undergraduate (BBA, BCom) and postgraduate (MBA) management programmes. The institution operates as a multi-product educational provider with its core academic programmes (MBA, BBA, BCom) supported by a technology-enabled Student Information System (IPER ERP) and digital learning resources (E-Learning/Digital Library). Beyond academics, IPER offers a portfolio of co-curricular brand experiences including TEDx IPER, VISAGE National Management Convention, RefleXions Annual Fest, WWF-The Market Wrestling, and Ye Paisa Bolta Hai budget analysis sessions. Additional learning initiatives include Management Clubs (Finance Falcons, ACE, HRXcelence), the AOII Academic Outreach Initiative bringing in faculty from premier institutions, and student leadership bodies like Yi Yuva Council and Student Placement Council. The institution utilizes CESIM business simulation platform for experiential learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WWF: Flagship competitive event - WWF (The Market Wrestling)
• VISAGE
• TEDx IPER
• RefleXions
• Ye Paisa Bolta Hai
• AOII (Academic Outreach Initiative of IPER)
• IIC (Institute Innovation Council)

Products and services

• MBA (Master of Business Administration) A 2-year full-time Post Graduate MBA programme approved by AICTE and affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal. Offered across IPER MBA Tech Campus (300 seats) and IPER PGDM Campus (180 seats), totalling 480 seats annually. Combines research-based teaching with live projects, CESIM business simulations, management clubs, corporate guest lectures, and the AOII Academic Outreach Initiative. Eligible candidates are admitted through CMAT and DTE Madhya Pradesh ePravesh counseling. Fees follow AFRC, Govt. of M.P. guidelines.
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) A 3-year undergraduate BBA degree programme at the IPER UG campus in Bhopal, approved by AICTE and providing foundational management education and skills. Admissions are processed through the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh counseling system for students who have completed Class 12 (CBSE/MP Board/Other).
• B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) A 3-year undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree programme at the IPER UG campus in Bhopal, providing foundational knowledge in commerce and business studies for students who have completed Class 12. Admissions are processed through the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh counseling system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 76 units of blood donated by students in single blood donation camp
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, moderate and flagship.

• Barkatullah UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPER MBA program is affiliated to Barkatullah University, Bhopal. The affiliation ensures academic validation and degree granting authority for the 2-year full-time MBA program.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPER MBA program is approved by AICTE, New Delhi. CMAT exam is conducted by AICTE for national level MBA entrance. Institution maintains EOA (Extension of Approval) documents with AICTE.
• Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Govt. of MPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDTE Madhya Pradesh conducts centralized admission counseling for IPER MBA program through ePravesh portal. Candidate list is sent to IPER campus for admission confirmation.
• HDFC BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHDFC Bank collaborates with IPER for blood donation camps and provides educational loan facility to students. Bank loans available for candidates seeking admission in IPER programs.
• BMHRC (Bhopal Memorial Hospital & Research Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBMHRC collaborates with IPER for blood donation camps organized on campus, reinforcing commitment to community service initiatives.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPER partners with CII through Young Indians (Yi) YUVA initiative. Jointly organizes events like E-Waste Collection Drive and maintains presence at CII-organized events.
• NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPER in association with NISM organizes workshops for MBA students on financial literacy and investment strategies, led by NISM-empanelled trainers.
• Ministry of Education's Innovation CellmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPER collaborates with Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell (Govt. of India initiative) to host sessions on entrepreneurship and innovation for MBA students.
• CESIMmoderateTechnology or IntegrationCESIM provides globally recognized business simulation platform for IPER MBA students. Students engage in real-time strategic decision-making through Power-Packed Business Simulation Activities.
• Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), AhmedabadmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Noushad Parvez from EDII Ahmedabad conducts sessions on Entrepreneurship Development, Ideation and Problem Solving for IPER MBA students.
• TEDx IPERflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEDx IPER is a flagship international event held at IPER. Theme 'Aspirations Meet Inspirations' was held on October 01, 2019. Part of global TEDx movement bringing Ideas Worth Spreading.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM): SIBM Pune is one of India's leading private B-schools offering AICTE-approved MBA programs with strong corporate placement networks. Highly comparable as a private MBA institution with similar admissions-driven model and employer engagement.
• TAPMI Manipal: TAPMI is a private AICTE-approved B-school offering MBA programs with strong corporate placements. Comparable as a focused private MBA institution relying on entrance exams and corporate recruiter relationships.
• NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies): NMIMS is a leading private deemed university with strong MBA and BBA programs, AICTE approval, and active corporate placements. Highly comparable as a private deemed-to-be university offering management degrees with national recruiter footprint.
• Christ University: Christ University is a deemed private university in India offering BBA, BCom, and MBA programs with active corporate recruiter relationships. Directly comparable for offering undergraduate and postgraduate management programs with similar co-curricular event culture.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): MAHE Manipal is a deemed university offering BBA and MBA programs with broad corporate placement. Directly comparable as a private deemed institution providing undergraduate and postgraduate management education across multiple campuses.
• Amity Business School: Amity Business School is a large private B-school network offering BBA and MBA across multiple campuses with marquee recruiter relationships. Comparable as a multi-campus private institution with similar program portfolio and event-driven positioning.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): LPU is a large private university offering BBA and MBA with national recruiter engagement and significant seat capacity. Comparable as a large private institution with broad program offerings and active industry partnerships.
• ICFAI Business School (IBS): IBS operates a national network of private B-schools offering MBA programs with AICTE recognition and active placement support. Comparable as a multi-campus private MBA provider targeting similar undergraduate applicant pool.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: SRM is a large private deemed university with BBA and MBA programs, AICTE approval, and a multi-campus footprint. Comparable for offering similar management programs with active event culture and diverse recruiter engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore: IIM Indore is a top-tier public B-school in Central India offering flagship MBA and executive programs. Comparable as the dominant regional incumbent for management education in Madhya Pradesh, drawing candidates from IPER's same applicant pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXZvjvZ9N5F8jN5F8jN5F8A
• Facebookfacebook.com/iperbhopal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iperbhopal
• Instagraminstagram.com/iperbhopal

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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