Institute of Professional Studies And Research (IPSAR)

What Institute of Professional Studies And Research (IPSAR) does

Institute of Professional Studies and Research (IPSAR) is a private higher education institution registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860, founded in 1988 in Cuttack, Odisha by Late Dr. R.N. Misra and currently led by CA (Dr.) J.K. Misra as Chairman. It delivers AICTE-approved and BPUT-affiliated degree programs — MBA (120 seats), MCA (60), BBA (60), BCA (60), and B.Com Honours (30) — across four campuses in Cuttack and Salepur, supplemented by a +2 Science and Commerce stream at the Salepur campus.

The institution's core technology footprint is an Academic Management System environment supported by an Edusys ERP for administration, a 60+ system computer lab with 100 Mbps internet, programming tools (Python, Java, C, C++, MySQL, MATLAB, R), and a central library with 15,313+ physical books plus DELNET and NPTEL digital resources. Curriculum is aligned to NEP 2020, and skill delivery is augmented by external training partners (QSpiders for Python and Frontend Development), corporate seminars (AnyHow Infosystem), and SAP hands-on training.

IPSAR's revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees approved by BPUT, with no publicly disclosed fee schedule. Its go-to-market is direct admissions within a regional Odisha/Eastern India catchment, supported by placement relationships with 50+ corporate recruiters (including HDFC AMC, SBI Life, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra) that have placed 500+ students with an average package of INR 3.5 LPA and a high of INR 6 LPA. There is no external funding, no M&A activity, and no reported revenue figure.

Name

Institute of Professional Studies And Research (IPSAR)

Legal name

Institute of Professional Studies & Research (IPSAR)

Website

https://ipsar.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IPSAR is a private, AICTE-approved and BPUT-affiliated higher education institution in Cuttack, Odisha, offering MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, and B.Com programmes to undergraduate and postgraduate students across four campuses, with tuition fees as its primary revenue stream.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuttack

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, and B.Com programs. Fee structure is approved by the university and designed to be affordable.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

IPSAR delivers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in Management, Commerce, and Computer Applications (MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, and B.Com Honours) affiliated with BPUT and approved by AICTE, with an annual approved intake of 330 students. The institution provides on-campus instruction, computer labs with programming environments, a central library with physical and digital resources, and structured campus placement support with 50+ corporate recruiters.

Product overview

IPSAR (Institute of Professional Studies and Research) is an educational institution founded in 1988, offering a portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Management, Commerce, and Computer Applications disciplines. The core academic offerings include MBA and MCA (postgraduate programs) alongside BBA, BCA, and B.Com (undergraduate programs), all affiliated with Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) and approved by AICTE. Beyond the main degree programs, IPSAR enriches the student experience through supplementary offerings such as the annual Khel Fest sports event and the IPSAR Management Review research journal. The institution provides campus infrastructure including computer labs with programming environments (Python, Java, C, C++, MySQL, MATLAB, R), a central library with extensive physical and digital resources, and placement support connecting students with corporate recruiters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA (Master of Business Administration) Two-year postgraduate management program for graduates seeking advanced business education with Finance specialization, affiliated with BPUT and approved by AICTE, with an approved intake of 120 students per batch.
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Postgraduate program covering advanced computer applications and software development for graduates, with 60 approved seats and BPUT affiliation.
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) Three-year undergraduate management program providing foundational business education for students after +2, with 60 approved seats and BPUT affiliation.
• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Three-year undergraduate program offering comprehensive computer science and applications education for students after +2, with 60 approved seats and BPUT affiliation.
• B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce Honours) Three-year undergraduate specialized commerce education programme for students after +2, with 30 approved seats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ companies conduct campus placements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BPUT (Biju Patnaik University of Technology), RourkelacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPSAR is affiliated with BPUT Rourkela for its undergraduate and postgraduate technical programs (MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA). The university approves syllabus, academic calendar, and examination processes.
• Utkal UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPSAR has academic association with Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar for its educational programs.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPSAR received its first approval from AICTE under the chairmanship of Prof H.K. Khanna. The institution continues to operate under AICTE guidelines and approvals.
• UGC (University Grants Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPSAR is recognized by UGC as a legitimate higher education institution operating under the Societies Registration Act 1860.
• QSpiderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIPSAR partnered with QSpiders for conducting training programs - IPSAR-QSpiders Training Program on Advance Python Programming (30 days, August 2025) and IPSAR-QSpiders Summer Internship Program on Frontend Development (30 days, July 2025).
• Tele MANAS Cell, SCBMCH CuttackminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIPSAR in Association with Tele MANAS Cell, Mental Health Institute (CoE), SCBMCH, Cuttack conducted a session on Mental Health Awareness for students and faculty.
• MSME Development and Facilitation OfficeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMSME Development and Facilitation Office, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India organized an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme at IPSAR in November 2025.
• AnyHow InfosystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnyHow Infosystem conducted a seminar on Workplace culture and Emerging Software Trends at IPSAR in September 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• XIM University (Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar): Bhubaneswar-based management institution offering MBA and related programs; comparable to IPSAR's MBA offering and competes for management-aspirant students in Odisha.

Broad incumbents

• Christ University: Large private deemed university with strong BBA, MBA, and BCA programs; comparable as a brand-led private institution offering the same degree mix, though at a national scale and higher fee tier.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private deemed university offering BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, and B.Com with similar program structure; comparable as a broader incumbent in private professional education.
• Amity University: Large multi-campus private university offering the same portfolio of MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, and B.Com; comparable as a broad incumbent in private professional and vocational higher education in India.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Established private deemed university with parallel management, commerce, and computer applications programs; comparable as an incumbent private higher-education brand, though operating at much larger national scale.

Regional players

• KIIT University: Bhubaneswar-based deemed university offering MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, and B.Com programs; directly comparable as an Eastern India private higher-education competitor pursuing the same student segment.
• Trident Academy of Technology: BPUT-affiliated Bhubaneswar college offering computer applications and management programs; competes head-to-head with IPSAR for BPUT-aligned students in Odisha.
• Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA University): Large private university in Bhubaneswar with parallel management, computer applications, and commerce programs at UG and PG levels; competes for the same Odisha student pool as IPSAR.
• Silicon Institute of Technology: BPUT-affiliated Bhubaneswar college offering BCA/MCA and management programs; directly comparable as a peer BPUT-affiliated institution in Eastern India targeting similar students.
• Centurion University of Technology and Management: Odisha-based private university offering management, IT, and commerce programs with similar BPUT-adjacent positioning; directly comparable on geography and program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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