AIMS Institute of Management Studies, Pune

What AIMS Institute of Management Studies, Pune does

AIMS Institute of Management Studies, Pune is a private AICTE-approved and DTE-Maharashtra-recognized management education institution operating from a single campus in Yewalewadi, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Founded in 2009 and operated under KRSNA Educational Trust with Dr. (Hon.) Manish Sinha as Founder-Chairman, the institute offers a flagship two-year MBA program bundled with a proprietary curriculum framework called AEEP (Advanced Employability Enhancement Program) that integrates industry certifications and 500+ hours of leadership training. Its core product portfolio includes MBA/AEEP, MBA/AEEP + SAP (with SAP Global Certification from SAP Germany), and standalone SAP certification, supplemented by vertical specialization modules in Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, HR, Operations & Supply Chain, Pharma & Healthcare, and Agri Business Management, plus common certifications in AI, Digital Marketing, Cyber Security, and Machine Learning.

The institute differentiates through partnerships with SAP, NASSCOM, and IIM Nagpur (DIP program) and advertises 100% placement assurance with a guaranteed minimum package of ₹6 lakhs per annum. International accreditation has been pursued via AACBE Gold Membership (through August 2022) and a Certificate of Accreditation from the International Accreditation Organization. Multiple industry awards are cited, including India's Best Private Sector Business School West India Region and 2019 Best Innovative Management Institute in Pune (World Education Summit & Awards).

The business model is tuition-driven: students apply through a website application form paying a ₹1,000 application fee via UPI, then enroll in the on-campus program with full course fees not publicly disclosed. Distribution is single-channel — direct website admissions plus email/phone inquiry handling — and social media presence across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Revenue is undisclosed, the employee base is small (11-50), and geographic reach is limited to Maharashtra with no public multi-campus footprint.

Name

AIMS Institute of Management Studies, Pune

Legal name

AIMS Institute of Management Studies

Website

https://aimsinstitute.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIMS Institute of Management Studies, Pune is a private AICTE-approved B-school offering AICTE-recognized MBA programs bundled with SAP, NASSCOM, and IIM Nagpur certifications to MBA aspirants in Maharashtra through a single Pune campus under KRSNA Educational Trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enterprise Applications & ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Workday) (EDABAFAJ)

Keywords

• Management education
• MBA programs
• Business school
• Professional certification
• Placement training

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune, Maharashtra

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue from MBA and AEEP program tuition, including integrated SAP certification programs. Students pay for the full program with additional fees for SAP global certification examination.
2. Application Form Fee: One-time application fee of ₹1,000 for admission process, payable via UPI.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AIMS Institute of Management Studies, Pune delivers AICTE-approved MBA programs augmented by its proprietary Advanced Employability Enhancement Program (AEEP), integrated SAP Global Certification, and NASSCOM certification. The institute also offers a standalone SAP certification track plus supplementary skill modules across marketing, finance, business analytics, HR, operations, pharma and healthcare, and agri-business management. All programs include 500+ hours of leadership training, live projects, paid internships, and a 100% placement guarantee with a stated minimum annual package of INR 6 lakhs.

Product overview

AIMS Institute of Management Studies, Pune offers a unified educational portfolio centered on two core programs: MBA/AEEP and MBA/AEEP+SAP, supplemented by standalone SAP certification. The programs feature an industry-coordinated curriculum with 100% placement assurance. Additional skill development is provided through emerging skill learning modules across Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, Human Resources, Operations & Supply Chain, Pharma & Healthcare, and Agri Business Management, along with common certifications in AI, Digital Marketing, Cyber Security, and Machine Learning. Leadership and placement training modules support career readiness across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA / AEEP + SAP Program Flagship management program combining the proprietary Advanced Employability Enhancement Program (AEEP) with SAP global certification. Offers industry-aligned curriculum, 500+ hours of leadership training, live projects, paid internships, and a 100% placement assurance targeting MBA aspirants and working professionals.
• MBA / AEEP Program Advanced Employability Enhancement Programs (AEEP) providing AICTE-approved MBA education with industry exposure, certifications, and 100% placement support for prospective students and working professionals.
• SAP Certification Internationally recognized SAP certificate from SAP Germany awarded upon passing the SAP Global Examination, offered as a standalone certification track.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement rate for eligible students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP Partner Program providing globally recognized SAP certification. Students in MBA/AEEP+SAP program receive training on SAP modules and can appear for SAP Global Examination conducted by SAP Germany. Certificate awarded upon SAP module completion with global certification fees borne by students.
• NASSCOMcoreTechnology or IntegrationNASSCOM partnership providing certification program. Students receive industry-recognized NASSCOM certification as part of their curriculum, enhancing employability in the IT and tech industry.
• IIM NagpurflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution In Policy (DIP) program at IIM Nagpur. Students receive exposure to elite management education institution through this partnership, enhancing their academic credentials and industry connections.
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)coreOthersAICTE approved institute for technical education. AICTE recognition ensures the MBA program meets national standards for technical education in India.
• Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra (DTE)coreOthersMaharashtra state government body recognizing the institute. DTE recognition is required for operating engineering and management institutions in Maharashtra.
• American Accreditation Council of Business Education (AACBE)minorOthersAACBE Gold Member providing international accreditation for business education standards. Membership valid through August 2022 and demonstrates commitment to global education standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lexicon MILE (Management Institute of Leadership & Excellence): Pune-based private business school offering MBA and PGDM with industry partnerships and placement focus. Comparable in size, positioning, and target segment of MBA aspirants seeking placements.
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM Pune): Pune-based, AICTE-approved MBA program widely considered the strongest private B-school in the city. Directly comparable offering (2-year MBA with specialization tracks and placement support) but at materially higher brand prestige and fee levels.
• MIT World Peace University – School of Business: Pune-based multi-program B-school offering MBA specializations, corporate partnerships, and placement assurance. Closely comparable in geographic market, program structure, and tier positioning.
• International School of Business & Media (ISBM): Multi-city private B-school offering PGDM/MBA with industry-driven curriculum and placement support. Comparable in Tier-2 positioning, AICTE approval, and certification-led differentiation.
• Indira Institute of Management (IIMP): Pune-based AICTE-approved B-school offering MBA programs with corporate partnerships and placement support. Directly comparable in footprint, accreditation stack, and specialization breadth.
• Balaji Institute of Modern Management (BIMM): Pune-based private B-school group offering multiple MBA/PGDM tracks with placement assistance and corporate tie-ups. Comparable in scale, specialization diversity, and tier-2 positioning.
• Suryadatta Institute of Business Management and Technology: Pune-based private B-school offering MBA and certificate programs with industry-aligned curriculum. Comparable sub-scale tier, geography, and reliance on placement guarantee as a value proposition.

Regional players

• Chetana's Institute of Management and Research: Mumbai-based AICTE-approved B-school offering MBA programs with industry partnerships. Comparable in tier and sub-scale positioning, but located in a different metro, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Welingkar Institute of Management (WeSchool): Established Mumbai-based B-school offering wide portfolio of MBA/PGDM programs. Larger and more established than AIMS, but overlaps in target segment and corporate-recruitment-led GTM.

Emerging players

• Praxis Business School: Private business school with strong data analytics and finance specializations. Comparable in tier and target student (placement-focused MBA aspirants), but differentiated by stronger analytics focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/aimsinstipune
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@aimsinstitutepune1
• Facebookfacebook.com/aimsinstitutepune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aims-institute-of-management-studies-pune
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/CycqjJeNBIA/?img_index=1

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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