Prestige University India

What Prestige University India does

Prestige University India is a private university headquartered in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, operating as part of the Prestige Group. Established in 2023, the institution is built on a 450,000 sq.ft. campus designed by architect Sanjay Puri and anchored by a 19,676 sq.ft. Knowledge Resource Centre that is a member of the IIM Indore Learning Centre network. The university currently operates with approximately 63 employees and serves the Central India market.

The university's academic portfolio centers on three programs: a flagship MBA, the XMP Executive MBA for working professionals, and the IMP integrated undergraduate program. Its pedagogy is organized around the MPLO model aligned with India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and is differentiated by a 5-month internship structure versus the conventional 2-month placement cycle. Faculty are sourced from IITs and IIMs, supplemented by industry mentors drawn from Fortune 500 firms including HDFC Life, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bayer, Nestle, Genpact, Tiger Analytics, and Diageo. The institution has secured CAT 2025 Member Institution status, integrating it into India's standardized MBA admissions funnel.

Revenue is generated through tuition, with super-specialization programs priced at approximately INR 5.5 lakhs per annum. The customer base is segmented across MBA aspirants, working executives pursuing the XMP track, and first-generation learners entering through the IMP pathway — all currently drawn from the domestic Central India catchment. There is no indication of diversified revenue streams such as corporate training, research grants, or international student fees at present.

Name

Prestige University India

Legal name

Prestige University

Website

https://prestigeuniversity.edu.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Prestige University India is a 2023-founded private university in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, offering MBA, Executive MBA, and integrated undergraduate programs, with IIT/IIM faculty and Fortune 500 industry mentors.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

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Portfolio, Capstone & Project-Based Program Support (EDAMAKAD)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Management programs
• Executive education
• Integrated undergraduate programs
• MBA specializations

Headquarters

HQ city

Indore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Prestige University generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic fees charged for its MBA programs, integrated undergraduate programs, and executive programs. The super specialization programs are priced at approximately 5.5 lakhs per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Prestige University is a private higher education institution in Indore, India, offering postgraduate, integrated undergraduate, and executive programs anchored in the Multi-Path Learning Opportunities (MPLO) Model aligned with NEP 2020. Its core offerings include the MBA program with super specializations (Food & Agribusiness, Logistics & Supply Chain, Data Analytics, E-Business, Sustainability Management), the XMP Executive MBA for working professionals, and IMP integrated UG+PG programs delivered through the School of Management and School of Computing. All programs are delivered on-campus with 5-month faculty-administered internships and industry mentorship.

Product overview

Prestige University offers a comprehensive higher education portfolio centered on management and technology programs. The core academic offerings include MBA (master's programs), XMP Executive MBA for working professionals, and IMP integrated undergraduate programs, delivered through its School of Management and School of Computing divisions. Education delivery is structured around the NEP 2020-aligned Multi-Path Learning Opportunities (MPLO) model. Student-facing services include the AccSoft student and faculty portals, the Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) library, and the IRINS institutional research platform. The university also provides placement services, corporate relations support, and a mentorship program connecting students with industry professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MBA Program Master of Business Administration degree program with multiple super specializations (Food & Agribusiness, Logistics & Supply Chain, Data Analytics, E-Business, Sustainability Management, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Strategy), aligned with NEP 2020 under the MPLO model and featuring 5-month faculty-administered internships. Targeted at MBA aspirants seeking industry-immersive management education.
• XMP Executive MBA Executive MBA program designed for working professionals, offering flexible learning opportunities and industry exposure while maintaining work commitments. Targeted at working executives seeking career advancement and updated business knowledge.
• IMP (Integrated Undergraduate Programs) Integrated undergraduate programs combining bachelor's and master's level education under the NEP 2020 framework, offering multiple entry points, flexible pathways, and super specialization options. Targeted at first-generation learners and other students seeking continuous UG+PG progression.
• Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) Library and research resource centre spanning 19,676 sq.ft. with seating for 450+ students, offering access to print and digital materials, e-databases (Euromonitor, EBSCO Business Source Elite Plus, Emerald Cases, Sage Journals, HBR, The Economist, Forbes India, Magzter, NDLI), e-journals, OPAC, and institutional repository services. Includes external membership of IIM Indore Learning Centre.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-month internships as opposed to standard two months, scientifically assigned to students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HDFC LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHDFC Life is among Top 5 Life Insurance Companies in India serving as an industry mentor for Prestige University students, providing insights into the life insurance sector and career opportunities.
• Mahindra & MahindracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMahindra & Mahindra is ranked No. 2 as India's Best Companies to Work for 2021, contributing as an industry mentor providing automotive sector expertise and professional development insights.
• BayercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayer, a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, serves as an industry mentor providing pharmaceutical sector insights and career guidance to students.
• Nestle IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNestle India, through its Head of E-commerce Ms. Silky Mittal, provides industry mentorship focusing on e-commerce and fast-moving consumer goods sector.
• GenpactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Sreekant Menon, VP - Data Science at Genpact, provides mentorship in data science and professional services industry as an industry mentor.
• Tiger AnalyticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Pradeep Gulipalli, Co-Founder & Chief Delivery Officer of Tiger Analytics, provides analytics and consulting sector mentorship.
• DiageocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMs. Sophia Manivel, Global Head - Enterprise Solutions at Diageo, serves as industry mentor providing alcoholic beverage industry and enterprise solutions expertise.
• Aviral ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviral Consulting, a consulting firm, contributes as an industry mentor providing consulting and professional services insights.
• JumbotailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJumbotail, an e-commerce platform, serves as industry mentor providing e-commerce sector insights and startup ecosystem knowledge.
• INI FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINI Farm, an agritech company, provides agriculture technology sector mentorship to students.
• MTR FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTR Foods, a food products company, serves as industry mentor providing food processing and manufacturing sector insights.
• Prof. Raghava Rao Mukkamala - CBScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate Professor in Department of Digitalization at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), providing academia mentorship in digital transformation and business digitalization.
• Dr. Arif Ansari - USC MarshallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessor of Clinical Data Sciences & Operations at USC Marshall School of Business, providing academia mentorship in data sciences and operations management.
• Mr. Santhosh Jayaram - KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer Partner at KPMG India, providing professional services and consulting industry mentorship.
• Prof. Howard Apsan - City University of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjunct Professor of International & Public Affairs at City University of New York, providing global affairs and public policy academia mentorship.
• Prof. Prakash Mirchandani - University of PittsburghcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector of Center for Supply Chain Management at University of Pittsburgh, providing supply chain management academia mentorship.
• Babson AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabson Academy in Wellesley, Massachusetts, provides entrepreneurship and business education academia mentorship.
• Mr. Dilip Chhajed - Purdue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive Director of BS Integrated Business & Engineering at Purdue University, providing supply chain management and engineering academia mentorship.
• IIM Indore Learning CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestige University has external membership of IIM Indore Learning Centre through its Knowledge Resource Centre, allowing users to access IIM Indore's resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Established deemed university with strong management and engineering programs and an extensive industry mentorship/placement apparatus. Comparable as a multi-faculty private university emphasizing industry-immersive learning and career outcomes.
• Amity University: One of India's largest private university groups with multi-campus delivery and a wide portfolio including MBA, engineering, law, and more. Comparable as a private, multi-program Indian higher-ed operator; PU is far smaller and more regionally focused.
• Chandigarh University: Large private university in North India offering MBA and engineering programs with strong marketing-led admissions and industry partnerships. Comparable private, on-campus, tuition-funded model targeting MBA aspirants outside the IIM system.
• BITS Pilani: Premier private Indian institution with integrated management, engineering, and computing programs and strong recruiter relationships. Comparable on technology + management curriculum mix and emphasis on internships/practice-school.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): India's largest private university by enrollment, offering MBA and a wide program portfolio with aggressive marketing and scholarships. Comparable in pursuing first-generation and non-metro students at scale via tuition-funded private model.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private university combining management and technical education with strong industry placements. Comparable School of Management + School of Computing structure and integrated industry internship model.
• Symbiosis International University: Private university housing the well-known Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, focused on management education with industry internships. Directly comparable MBA-centric private Indian institution with established placement reputation.

Direct peers

• Christ University: Private deemed university in India offering MBA and undergraduate programs with industry internships and mentorship. Mid-size private university with similar positioning to PU on career outcomes and value-for-money in non-metro markets.
• K J Somaiya Institute of Management: Private management institute outside the IIM system offering MBA programs with strong industry mentor and placement focus. Closest functional peer at MBA-program level, competing for the same non-IIM aspirant segment.
• O.P. Jindal Global University: Private non-profit Indian university with NEP-aligned curriculum design and international faculty bench. Comparable newer-generation, high-investment private Indian university pursuing differentiated positioning versus IIMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/prestigeuniversityindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/prestige-university

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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