International School of Management Excellence

What International School of Management Excellence does

International School of Management Excellence (ISME) is a Bangalore-based private higher education institution founded in 2006 by alumni of Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, and Wharton, and operated under the NVT Quality Educational Trust (registered April 28, 2004). The institution delivers AICTE-approved management and technology programs spanning undergraduate (BBA, BCom, BCA), postgraduate (PGDM, MCA), doctoral (PhD, FPM), and executive/online formats, with 40+ faculty and approximately 199 total employees on a single Sarjapur Road campus. Its product suite is differentiated through international certification layers (MDIS Singapore, THWS Germany exchange, ACCA exemptions, US CPA pathway), EQUIS-EFMD and NBA accreditations, and a placement network of 260+ MNC recruiters. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition across UG, PG, doctoral, weekend, and online cohorts, with supplementary income from corporate training and consulting; pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the institution has no external PE/VC funding.

Name

International School of Management Excellence

Legal name

NVT QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Website

https://isme.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ISME is a Bangalore-based private B-School founded in 2006, offering AICTE-approved BBA, BCom, BCA, PGDM, MCA, and doctoral programs with EQUIS and NBA accreditations, international exchange, and placements at 260+ MNCs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Management and Business Administration

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

Keywords

• Management education programs
• Postgraduate diploma management
• Business administration degrees
• Executive education training
• International certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programs: Revenue generated from undergraduate programs (BBA, BCom, BCA), postgraduate programs (PGDM, MCA), doctoral programs (PhD, FPM), and executive education including weekend PGDM with US CPA certification and online PGDM programs. Programs include AICTE-approved PGDM, university-affiliated degrees, and international certification components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

International School of Management Excellence (ISME) is a private higher education institution that delivers AICTE-approved undergraduate (BBA, BCom, BCA), postgraduate (PGDM, MCA), and doctoral (PhD, FPM) programs in management and computer applications. Programs are augmented with international certifications from MDIS Singapore, student exchange with THWS Germany, professional certifications such as ACCA and US CPA, and placement support through a network of 260+ corporate recruiters. The institution also offers weekend and online PGDM variants for working professionals, executive education, and corporate training services.

Product overview

ISME is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of management and technology programs. The core offerings include undergraduate programs (BBA, BCom, BCA) and postgraduate programs (PGDM, MCA) across business and technology domains, along with doctoral programs (PhD in Management/Commerce and FPM). The institution differentiates through international certifications from MDIS Singapore, exchange programs with THWS Germany, and professional certifications including ACCA and US CPA. Additional offerings include weekend and online PGDM variants for working professionals and corporate training services. The institution is AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited, and EFMD-accredited.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited postgraduate diploma program with specializations in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, Business Analytics, and International Accounting (US CPA), with minor specializations including Digital Marketing, FinTech, Information & Cyber Security, and People Analytics. The program is designed for graduates seeking management education with international immersion in Singapore and placement support with 260+ MNC recruiters.
• BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) AICTE-approved undergraduate program affiliated to Bangalore University offering majors in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource, and Data Analytics, combined with International Business Certification from MDIS Singapore and 6-month exchange program to THWS Germany. Designed for students who have completed 12th grade seeking management education with global certification components.
• BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) Undergraduate program affiliated to Bangalore University with exemptions for nine ACCA papers, offering majors in Accounting & Taxation, Banking & Finance, Marketing & Human Capital, and Business & Big Data Analytics. Combined with PG Diploma in International Finance from UK university and MDIS Singapore certification.
• BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) AICTE-approved undergraduate program affiliated to Bangalore University with majors in Data Science, Full Stack Development, and AI & ML. Includes certifications from Cisco NetAcad, Amazon AWS Cloud, and Microsoft AI Engineer plus MDIS Singapore international business program.
• MCA (Master of Computer Applications) AICTE-approved postgraduate program affiliated to Bangalore University with majors in Computer Applications and minors in Cyber Security & Cloud, with optional International Business Program from Singapore. Designed for graduates seeking advanced computer applications education.
• PhD in Management Doctoral program in Management affiliated with University of Mysore for working executives, managers, faculty members, research scholars, and entrepreneurs. ISME serves as a recognized research center of the affiliating university.
• PhD in Commerce Doctoral program in Commerce affiliated with University of Mysore for advanced research in commerce and allied areas. Designed for working professionals and academics seeking research credentials.
• FPM (Fellow Program in Management) AICTE-approved doctoral program in management disciplines for working executives, managers, faculty members, research scholars, and entrepreneurs, featuring international partnerships for research collaboration.
• Weekend PGDM (International Accounting) + US CPA Weekend live-online program in association with SIMANDHAR Education combining PGDM in International Accounting with US CPA certification, featuring Becker's Premium Review Material and assured placement with licensing support. Designed for working professionals seeking US CPA credentials.
• 2 Years Live-Online PGDM (AICTE) Online PGDM program with specializations in Sales & Digital Marketing, Operations, Logistics & Supply Chain, and Business Analytics & IT. Features 840 hours of structured learning, three campus immersions, and leadership immersion with IIM Bangalore Executive Education.
• Diploma in Professor of Practice 100-hour intensive program preparing senior management professionals from industry for leadership positions in higher education. Covers management of educational institutes and accreditation requirements of AICTE, UGC, NAAC, NIRF & NBA.
• Executive Education Programs Executive and professional development programs including corporate training and consulting services for business professionals seeking skill enhancement.
• Corporate Training and Consulting Customized corporate training programs, management consulting, and Odoo training for organizational development, targeting enterprise clients seeking customized training solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2500+ alumni working in MNCs globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Business Certification Program partnership providing Singapore immersion experience and certification for all UG and PG students
• Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS), GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange program - 6 months for UG students and 3 months for PGDM students at THWS, Germany
• Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Analytics Certification partnership providing international research and academic collaboration
• Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration for student and faculty exchange programs
• ESC Clermont Business School, FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for academic collaboration and student exchange
• Oklahoma City University, USAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for student exchange and research collaboration
• University of New Castle, AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration and student exchange programs
• Carleton University, CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for research and student exchange
• UPM, MalaysiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration with university in Malaysia
• Belarus State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration
• Westcliff UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership
• University of West Alabama, USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration
• University of MysorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliating university for PhD programs in Management and Commerce; ISME is a recognized research center
• Bangalore UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliating university for BBA, BCom, BCA programs under NAAC A++ university
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCA partnership providing exemptions of nine papers for BCom students; professional accounting certification pathway
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment approval body for PGDM, FPM, BBA, BCA programs; AICTE file number South-West/1-44640710672/2025/EOA
• National Board of Accreditation (NBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA accreditation for PGDM program - accredited for 3 years (2026-2028)
• EFMD (EQUIS Accreditation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEQUIS accreditation placing ISME among top 12 institutes in India alongside leading IIMs
• Association of Indian Universities (AIU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIU recognition providing equivalence of PGDM to MBA degree
• TiE BangaloremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntrepreneurship network partnership for startup ecosystem engagement
• All India Management Association (AIMA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational management association partnership for industry engagement
• Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerISME Dean Dr. Rony G Kurien elected as Chairman of AIMS Karnataka and Kerala Chapter
• National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntrepreneurship network partnership for startup support and student ventures
• International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkill development and certification partnership
• National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR professional body partnership for industry connect
• Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal industry chamber partnership for corporate connect
• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational industry body partnership for corporate engagement
• National Human Resource Development (NHRD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR development network partnership
• Bangalore Management Association (BMA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal management association partnership; awarded Top B School for Academic Excellence 2022
• SIMANDHAR EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekend PGDM (International Accounting) + US CPA program partnership with live-online weekend classes and Becker's Premium Review Material
• Mu SigmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerData analytics company partnership for campus recruitment
• AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerATAL-sponsored Faculty Development Programs with 150+ academic and industry participants
• NVT Quality Certification (Parent Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization - ISO accreditation body with 30+ years experience across 36 countries; also runs National Public School (NPS) with 4 branches

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SP Jain School of Global Management: Multi-city B-school with campuses in Dubai, Singapore, Mumbai, and Sydney offering MBA and BBA programs with international immersion. Directly comparable to ISME in its international exposure positioning and EQUIS-style accreditation focus, targeting similar globally-oriented Indian management students.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Top-ranked private B-school with campuses in Chennai and Gurgaon offering PGPM, PGDM, and executive programs. Competes with ISME in the same ranking tier (top 30 B-schools), shares the AACSB/EQUIS accreditation pursuit, and targets similar corporate recruiter base.
• NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies): Large private deemed university offering MBA, BBA, and doctoral programs with multiple campuses including Bangalore. Competes head-to-head with ISME for both UG and PG management students across India and uses similar executive education and corporate training channels.
• Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Pune: Top-tier private B-school under Symbiosis International University offering MBA/PGDM with strong placement track record. Competes with ISME for the same national student pool, uses similar AICTE/UGC accreditation structure, and shares a placement-driven GTM approach targeting Indian B-school aspirants.
• IIM Bangalore (Indian Institute of Management Bangalore): Premier government B-school located in Bangalore offering PGDM (MBA-equivalent) and executive education. ISME directly competes for the same student pool in the same geography, and IIMB is named in ISME's EQUIS top-12 cohort. Both target the same recruiter base and accreditation standards.
• Christ University (Department of Management): Bangalore-based private university offering BBA, BCom, MBA, and doctoral programs with a similar pan-India admissions model. ISME's Bangalore University affiliation for UG programs and Christ University's broader program portfolio create direct competition for Karnataka-based undergraduate and postgraduate management aspirants.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Large deemed university offering BBA, MBA, and technology programs with national footprint and established brand. Competes with ISME in the broader Indian management education market, including online PGDM and executive education segments.

Regional players

• Presidency University / Presidency College (Bangalore): Bangalore-based private university offering BBA, BCom, BCA, MBA, and doctoral programs. Competes regionally with ISME for the same local student pool, particularly for UG management programs affiliated to Bangalore University.
• Alliance University: Bangalore-based private university offering BBA, MBA, and doctoral programs with strong placement emphasis. Direct regional competitor for ISME in Karnataka, particularly for undergraduate management education and corporate recruitment in Bangalore's IT corridor.

Emerging players

• Amity University Online / Online Manipal: Large-scale online education providers offering MBA/PGDM and BBA programs pan-India with flexible delivery. Represents the emerging competitive threat to ISME's online PGDM channel targeting working professionals and non-Bangalore students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ISMEBangalore
• Facebookfacebook.com/ismeexcel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ismebangalore
• Instagraminstagram.com/activities.isme

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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