Jagannath International Management School, Kalkaji

What Jagannath International Management School, Kalkaji does

Jagannath International Management School (JIMS) Kalkaji is a private, AICTE-approved management school located at MOR Pocket 105, Kalkaji, New Delhi, operating under the Jagan Nath Gupta Memorial Educational Society, a registered non-profit. Founded circa 1999, JIMS Kalkaji delivers two-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs (the general PGDM with dual specialization in Marketing, Finance, HR, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics and Strategic Management; and a PGDM in International Business) that carry NBA accreditation, AIU equivalence to the MBA, and (for the IB track) SAQS accreditation. The school serves recent graduates and early-career professionals preparing for management careers in Indian and multinational firms, with a curriculum layered around corporate mentorship, value-added certifications (IBM Data Catalyst, E&Y Financial Modeling, NSE Financial Services), and a 150+-recruiter placement network that has historically placed alumni at E&Y, Amazon, Deloitte, ICICI Bank, Wipro, Accenture and others.

The business model is tuition-led, with revenue generated from two-year PGDM cohorts augmented by certification fees and a placement-services function that connects students to corporate hiring channels. Distribution is campus-direct (Kalkaji only) with admissions originating from the official website, paid search, and CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA score-based funnel. GTM combines content marketing (JIMS Talks series with public figures), conference and gala-based corporate events, social media, and international immersion trips to Singapore, Dubai, Nepal, and Thailand via partnerships with NTU Singapore, RIT Dubai, UAE University, PTUIC Thailand, and others. The technology stack is largely curriculum and partnership-driven rather than product-driven: the proprietary/partner components include the Orell language laboratory, the Prowess/ProwessIQ analytics platform for Business Analytics training, and an Industry-Integrated PGDM built with Grant Thornton Bharat that offers assured Rs. 11.5 LPA placement for top-60 students.

JIMS Kalkaji sits within a multi-campus group that includes Jagannath University in Bahadurgarh, Jagannath University in Jaipur, JIMS Vasant Kunj, JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus in Greater Noida, Jagannath Institute of Management Sciences (Vasant Kunj), and Jagan Institute of Management Studies (Rohini). Headcount at the Kalkaji entity is in the 101-250 range, and the group is governed by a board chaired by Dr. Amit Gupta with Dr. Anuj Verma serving as Director of JIMS Kalkaji. The institution is privately held (no external venture capital/PE) and is recognized across 15+ business magazine rankings and the ASSOCHAM B-School Excellence Award for Best Institute–Industry Interface.

Name

Jagannath International Management School, Kalkaji

Legal name

Jagannath International Management School

Website

https://jagannath.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jagannath International Management School, Kalkaji is a private, AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited PGDM (MBA-equivalent) institution in New Delhi delivering two-year, full-time management and international business programs to graduate aspirants, with industry-integrated curricula via Grant Thornton Bharat and a 150+-recruiter corporate placement network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalkaji

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: PGDM/PGDM-IB programs spanning two years (six trimesters) with dual specialization. Revenue generated through student tuition fees for management education programs.
2. Placement Services: Corporate recruitment drives and placement facilitation connecting students with employers including E&Y, Amazon, Deloitte, ICICI Bank, Accenture, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JIMS Kalkaji is a private business school offering two-year full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs approved by AICTE, with a specialized PGDM in International Business stream. Programs include dual specialization options, industry-integrated curriculum, global immersion modules, language lab training, and a dedicated placement support cell serving aspiring management students in India.

Product overview

JIMS Kalkaji offers a unified educational program portfolio centered on its two-year full-time PGDM (MBA) program, which is AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited, and equivalent to MBA by AIU. The institution provides two distinct program tracks: the general PGDM (MBA) with dual specialization options spanning Marketing, Finance, HR, Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, and Strategic Management; and the specialized PGDM (MBA) International Business with SAQS accreditation, focusing on global trade and offering global immersion programs. Both programs incorporate industry partnerships (including Grant Thornton Bharat collaboration), value-added certifications (IBM, E&Y, NSE), and corporate mentorship components.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PGDM (Postgraduate Diploma in Management)
• PGDM International Business
• Placement Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest placement package of 35 LPA achieved by alumni
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Pathumthani University International College (PTUIC), ThailandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2026International Academic Cooperation Agreement signed for student and faculty exchanges, joint research, curriculum enhancement, workshops, and intercultural learning opportunities.
• Far Western University, NepalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Academic session on 'Fostering Sustainable Business Growth through Transformative Leadership' with faculty and student exchanges. Keynote by Dr. Neelam Tandon on sustainability and global business challenges.
• Grant Thornton BharatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-integrated PGDM program with 360-degree involvement from student selection through development and placement. Top 60 students assured placement at Rs. 11.5 LPA with 1:1 mentoring from Grant Thornton Bharat experts. Students work on real-life consulting assignments.
• Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic association for capacity building and human resource development. SRCC provides consultancy in institutional development, curriculum design, placement assistance, and faculty development.
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU) SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Academic Development Program with visits to NTU Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, New Water Project, and Green Power Project. Students learn Industry 4.0 technology and AI applications.
• United Arab Emirates University (UAE University), Abu DhabicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Academic Development Program for 46 PGDM (IB) students with sessions on Sustainability, Innovation, International Business, AI and Fintech. Industrial visits to Lootah Bio Fuels and Daman Insurance.
• RIT University DubaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Immersion Program with academic sessions on international trade and logistics. Industrial tours at Royal Breads, Jashanmal Group, DTech Office, and Ace Cranes. Valedictory session with completion certificates.
• Cologne University of Applied Sciences, GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrimester exchange program for top 5 PGDM students. Provides international academic exposure to German business education and European market.
• PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual international conference collaboration. Joint seminars on trade, economics, and business topics. Conference venue partner for major institutional events.
• Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University (DCCU), RomaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint roundtable discussions on topics including Russia-Ukraine war economic fallout, AI and ethics, and social sustainability. International academic collaboration with virtual sessions.
• ANDC, inStart, T.S.D SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJIMS Incubation Cell partnership to support entrepreneurship. Dynamic collaboration for innovation and aspiring entrepreneurs support.
• NIESBUD (National Institute for Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPremier organization of Ministry of Skill Development. Training of Trainers, Management Development Programmes, Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programmes.
• NEN (National Entrepreneurship Network)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerE-week entrepreneurship activities to manifest entrepreneurial spirit in youth. Provides vital support system to set up new ventures.
• FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoint national seminars on foreign trade policy, export opportunities, and international business. Provides interface between Indian exporters and government institutions.
• WASME (World Association of Small and Medium Enterprises)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkilling young entrepreneurs through training, technology transfer, and business development services.
• NHRD NetworkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAssociation of HR professionals from leading brands including Ernst & Young, Maruti Suzuki, Spencers, L&T. Corporate managers participate in seminars, conferences, guest lectures.
• Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded empirical research project collaboration on survival of start-ups in India using lean methods.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• MDI Gurgaon: Management Development Institute is a higher-tier Delhi-NCR B-school offering AICTE-approved PGDM with stronger brand, larger recruiter base, and broader executive education portfolio than JIMS Kalkaji, anchoring the same applicant pool.
• NMIMS Mumbai: Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies is a larger, multi-campus deemed university offering MBA/PGDM programs with a broader portfolio, deeper alumni network, and pan-India footprint compared with JIMS Kalkaji's single-campus model.

Direct peers

• Amity Business School: Amity University's business school offers AICTE/UGC-approved MBA/PGDM programs at scale across Delhi-NCR with strong corporate placement networks, directly competing with JIMS for management aspirants.
• ICFAI Business School (IBS): IBS operates multiple AICTE-approved B-schools across India with comparable fee tier, recruiter base, and tier-2/3 private B-school positioning to JIMS Kalkaji, including IBS Gurgaon.
• Fore School of Management: New Delhi-based private B-school offering AICTE-approved PGDM with comparable fee tier, recruiter base, and tier-2/3 positioning to JIMS Kalkaji, competing for the same Delhi-NCR applicant pool.
• New Delhi Institute of Management (NDIM): NDIM is a Delhi-based AICTE-approved PGDM provider with a comparable fee tier, recruiter base, and tier-2 private B-school positioning directly competing for the same Delhi applicant pool as JIMS Kalkaji.
• Christ University, Delhi-NCR: Christ University's Delhi-NCR campus offers AICTE/UGC-approved MBA programs with comparable tier, foreign-language and international exposure components, and a similar placement-driven B-school positioning.
• BIMTECH Greater Noida: Birla Institute of Management Technology is a private AICTE-approved B-school in Delhi-NCR offering PGDM programs with similar dual specialization, NBA/AIU accreditation profile, and comparable placement-driven positioning to JIMS Kalkaji.
• Asia Pacific Institute of Management: Asia Pacific Institute of Management is a Delhi-based AICTE-approved B-school offering PGDM with similar fee tier, international immersion, and corporate placement focus as JIMS Kalkaji.
• IMT Ghaziabad: Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad is a long-established private B-school in Delhi-NCR offering AICTE-approved PGDM programs with similar dual specialization, corporate-Connect placement model, and executive education breadth as JIMS Kalkaji.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jimskalkaji
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/JIMSKALKAJIDELHI
• Facebookfacebook.com/jagannathkalkaji
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jims-kalkaji
• Instagraminstagram.com/jims_kalkajiofficial

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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