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, 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 moulding managers and leaders who drive organizational transformation and societal impact. With 27 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 recognised 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 programme of 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 UK and USA which helps in student and faculty exchange to provide high exposure.
IMNU boasts a thriving family of over 6500 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 is one of the top management Institutes in Gujarat and stands proud at 3rd rank in top 100 private universities by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) published by the Education Post 2023. In the same year, 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 61st Best B-School overall by the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The Institute has won many accolades such as it has been ranked as 27th Best B-School overall and 16th among Top Private B-Schools in India by The Week, 2023.
The Institute's admissions hinge on CAT scores reflecting a selectivity in cultivating future leaders. The MBA programme 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 Corporate of the superior quality of the students' resource, affirming they are one of the best in the country. The placements have seen a boost from successful stint of students at summer internships leading to improved pre-placement offers (PPOs). In the placement season of 2022-23, the highest salary bagged was of INR 30 lakhs and with top 50 average salary of INR 17 lakhs and an overall average salary of INR 13 lakhs.
The library at Institute of Management subscribes to 14 databases and around 10240 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 27 years event like Nicom: An International conference in Management.
In total, the Institute of Management ensures 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.