The International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi, established in 1981, is recognized as India’s first corporate-sponsored business school. Sponsored by corporate giants like the RPG Group, IMI Delhi has consistently maintained a strong standing among top business schools nationwide and internationally. Known for its rigorous academic curriculum, global perspective, and strong industry linkages, the institute holds prestgious international accreditations such as AACSB, AMBA, and SAQS, along with statutory approvals from AICTE, NBA, and AIU Equivalence for its PGDM programs.
AACSB Accredited: Member of an elite tier of global business schools holding accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
AMBA & SAQS Accreditations: Internationally accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the South Asian Quality Assurance System (SAQS).
AICTE Approved: Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programs are officially approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.
NBA Accredited & AIU Equivalence: Flagship PGDM courses carry National Board of Accreditation (NBA) recognition and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) equivalence to an MBA degree.
Financial Times (FT) Global Ranking: Ranked #90 globally in the FT Masters in Management 2026 rankings.
NIRF (Ministry of Education): Consistently ranked among India's top management institutions, securing #40 nationwide in the NIRF Management category.
Business Today: Ranked #15 overall and #8 among Private B-Schools across India.
MBAUniverse.com: Positioned at #17 in the overall B-School Rankings with an AAA Grade.
IIRF Rankings: Ranked #5 nationally among Top Private B-Schools.
Fortune India: Positioned at #6 among Top Private B-Schools in India.
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