IMI Delhi

What IMI Delhi does

International Management Institute (IMI), operating primarily as IMI Delhi, is India's first corporate-sponsored Business School, founded in 1981 in New Delhi in collaboration with IMD Lausanne (formerly IMI Geneva), with founding corporate sponsors including RPG Enterprises (lead), ITC, Nestle, Tata Chemicals, British Oxygen, SAIL, and Williamson Magor. The institution has expanded to a three-campus network: IMI Delhi (headquarters in Qutab Institutional Area), IMI Kolkata (established 2010), and IMI Bhubaneswar (established 2011). IMI is a private educational institution holding concurrent accreditations from AICTE, NBA, NAAC, AACSB, AMBA, and SAQS, with AIU equivalence for PGDM programmes.

IMI's core product portfolio centres on two-year residential PGDM programmes with annual intake of 300 students (Delhi flagship), supplemented by specialised PGDM-HRM (60 seats) and PGDM-B&FS (60 seats), an 18-Month PGDM for experienced professionals, a doctoral Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) with stipend support, and an Online PGDM delivered via third-party platform. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (INR 23.54L for Delhi PGDM, INR 14.98L for Bhubaneswar PGDM) and secondary streams including custom corporate programmes, Management Development Programmes, ESG Certificate Programme, ITEC Programme for international participants, and Online Certificate programmes. Underlying technology consists of an Online Learning Tools (OLT) portal for academic resource access, a student exchange programme platform linking 17 international partner institutions, and standard internal management systems (leave, attendance, GSCASH).

IMI targets aspiring management professionals through a sales-led go-to-market model built on entrance exam scores (CAT, XAT, GMAT), video assessments, and personal interviews, with placement support delivering 100% placement rates (highest salary INR 40.31 LPA for Delhi 2023-25 batch; INR 41.36 LPA for Bhubaneswar 2024-26 batch). Corporate engagement includes partnerships with 200+ recruiter organisations across IT, Consulting, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, E-commerce, and Automotive sectors. Marketing is conducted via the official website, social media channels, education fair participation, and ranking publications (FT, QS, Business Today, Fortune India, NIRF).

Name

IMI Delhi

Legal name

International Management Institute (IMI)

Website

https://imi.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IMI Delhi is India's first corporate-sponsored business school (founded 1981), offering AICTE-approved PGDM, doctoral (FPM), executive, and online programmes across three campuses in Delhi, Kolkata, and Bhubaneswar, serving aspiring management professionals and corporate clients seeking management education and executive training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School / Management Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAG

Human Resources, Organizational Behavior & Leadership Institutes

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

Keywords

• Management education
• Business school programs
• Postgraduate management degrees
• Executive education
• Doctoral management research

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. PGDM Programme Fees: Full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management programmes charging tuition fees. IMI Delhi charges INR 23.54 Lakhs for the PGDM programme. Revenue generated from student tuition across multiple campuses.
2. FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) Fees: Doctoral-level Fellow Programme with monthly stipend of INR 65,000 provided to scholars, plus tuition waiver. Programme generates revenue through research grants and institutional backing.
3. Executive Education and MDP: Custom corporate programs, open program calendar, ESG certificate program, and ITEC programme generating revenue from professional services and training engagements with corporate clients.
4. Online Certificate Programs: Online certificate program in Investment Banking and other professional certifications delivered through partnerships with external platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IMI Delhi is a private business school offering AICTE-approved postgraduate management education programs including a two-year flagship PGDM, specialized PGDM (HRM) and PGDM (B&FS), an 18-month PGDM for experienced professionals, a doctoral Fellow Programme in Management (FPM), and an online PGDM. It also delivers custom corporate training, Management Development Programmes (MDP), ESG and ITEC certificate programs for working professionals and organizations.

Product overview

International Management Institute (IMI) Delhi is India's first corporate-sponsored Business School, established in 1981 in New Delhi. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of management education programs: the flagship two-year PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) with 300 student intake as the core program, supplemented by specialized PGDM-HRM (60 seats) and PGDM-B&FS (60 seats) for focused career paths. The 18-month Executive PGDM serves experienced professionals, while the doctoral-level Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) supports research academics with full financial support. An online PGDM option provides flexible learning access. Beyond degree programs, IMI Delhi offers executive education through custom corporate programs, ESG certificate programs, and the ITEC Programme for international participants. The institution also publishes the Global Business Review academic journal. All programs are supported by industry partnerships, global academic linkages, and are accredited by AACSB, AMBA, SAQS, NBA, and NAAC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PGDM: Two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (AICTE-approved)
• PGDM (HRM)
• PGDM (B&FS)
• 18-Month PGDM
• FPM
• PGDM (Online)

Products and services

• PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement for PGDM graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Rennes School of BusinesssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration for student exchange programmes and faculty exchanges with French business school.
• Kedge Business SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange and academic collaboration with French business school.
• Frankfurt School of Finance and ManagementsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership with German finance-focused business school for student exchange.
• Grenoble Ecole de ManagementsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with French business school for student exchange programmes.
• University of BradfordsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic linkage with UK university for student exchange and collaborative programmes.
• Neoma Business SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with French business school for international exchange opportunities.
• Audencia Business SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration with French business school for student exchange.
• Montpellier Business SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partnership with French business school.
• NJCU School of BusinesssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with New Jersey City University for student exchange programmes.
• Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public AdministrationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with Russian institution for international exposure.
• Sichuan Academy of Social SciencessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic linkage with Chinese research institution.
• Universidade do Estado do Rio de JaneirosupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Brazilian university for international exchange.
• IDRAC Business SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic collaboration with French business school.
• IGS-RH School of Human ResourcessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with French HR-focused institution.
• International Centre for Promotion of EnterprisessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration with Slovenian institution for business promotion.
• Burgundy School of BusinesssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange with French business school.
• Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of BelarussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic linkage with Belarusian institution.
• Grant Thornton Bharat LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre of Excellence for Innovation and Management established with Grant Thornton Bharat LLP at IMI Bhubaneswar, providing industry-academia collaboration for research and skill development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IMINewDelhi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IMIsocialmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/iminewdelhi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-management-institute

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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