Established in 1996 by the visionary Padmashri Dr.Karsanbhai Patel, the Institute of Management at Nirma University gained university status in 2003. Nestled on a sprawling 120-acre campus, a safe and exciting, intellectually exuberating environment; it thrives on the principles of entrepreneurship, excellence, and professionalism. As a global business school, it is renowned for molding managers and leaders who drive organizational transformation and societal impact. With 28 years of academic excellence, it stands tall among India's leading MBA institutes. Recognized by the UGC and accredited 'A+' by NAAC, Nirma University has been recognized as a proud Centre of Excellence (CoE) status by the Government of Gujarat and is adorned with the prestigious 'Green Campus Gold' rating from the IGBC.
The MBA program of the Institute of Management is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The Institute of Management has been SAQS - South Asian Quality Assurance System accredited by the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA). This accreditation itself is an assurance that the Institution complies with the continuous international quality systems. The Institute of Management has 11 International alliances specifically with the Universities in the UK and USA which helps in student and faculty exchange to provide high exposure.
IMNU boasts a thriving family of over 7500 accomplished alumni. This strong network actively contributes to students' development through internships, mentoring, field visits, and final placements, fostering a robust community dedicated to success. The results of various surveys conducted over the years reflect where IMNU stands today. The Institute ranked 8th among the top 50 B-schools under the university program by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2024. In the same year, it ranked 5th Best Private B-School pan India and listed in the A1 category among the top 30 B-Schools in the country by Business Standard, 2023. In addition to these, the Institute of Management, Nirma University has been ranked as the 55th Best B-School overall by the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The Institute has won many accolades such as being ranked as the 27th Best B-School overall in India by The Week, 2023.
The Institute's admissions hinge on CAT scores reflecting a selectivity in cultivating future leaders. The MBA program offers dual specialization in the second year providing a balance between conceptual frameworks and industry practices with special emphasis on the development of soft skills such as communication leadership, teamwork, achievement orientation, and creativity.
Institute of Management offers the best ROI and has recorded 100% placement for the last several years which is a testimony to the acknowledgment by the corporation of the superior quality of the students' resources, affirming they are one of the best in the country. The placements have seen a boost from successful stints of students at summer internships leading to improved pre-placement offers (PPOs). In the placement season of 2023-24, the highest salary bagged was of INR 70 lakhs and with the top 50 average salary of INR 16.29 lakhs and an overall average salary of INR 11.22 lakhs.
The library at Institute of Management subscribes to 14 databases and around 10864 E-journals.The inclusion of a Bloomberg terminal further positions Institute of Management at the forefront for preparing future professionals to integrate theory with real-world practice by empowering them with datasets and exposing them to global economic scenarios.
Institute of Management’s commitment to research is evident in a legacy of 28 years of event like
NICOM: An International Conference in Management.
In total, the Institute of Management ensures the overall development of the students to get a blend of knowledge-based learning backed up with great infrastructure which helps them to put their foot in the corporate world successfully.