The Institute of Management, Nirma University is a constituent Institution of Nirma University. Nirma University and its constituent Institutions are accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission, Government of India with an “A+” grade in 2022. This accreditation status indicates that Nirma University and all its constituent Institutions meet the standards of quality as set by NAAC, in terms of its performance related to educational processes and outcomes; covering the curriculum, teaching-learning process, evaluation, faculty, research, infrastructure, learning resources, organisation, governance, financial well-being and student service.
Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU) is duly accredited by South Asian Quality Assurance System), (SAQS) for five years (till 2029) by the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), an International Association, and a SAARC recognised body. The Institute is now in the league of global B-schools through its SAQS International accreditation which reflects the Institute’s continuous quality improvement system bench-marked with the leading global B- schools in the world.
The MBA (full time) programme of the Institute has been re-accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) till June 2025 reflecting high standards of the programme.
The Institute of Management has established itself as one of the leading B-schools in the country. The Institute has been consistently ranked among the top thirty B-schools in India in the B-school surveys, conducted by leading business magazines and newspapers, such as Business World, The Pioneer, Business Today, Outlook and the Business Standard.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has consistently ranked Nirma University among the top 100 institutions in the country. The NIRF framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The parameters broadly cover “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”.
Rankings 2023-24
Rankings 2022-23
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The Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU) is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business network, providing access to international networking communities. This membership fosters collaboration with other member schools, facilitates resource-sharing among management educators. Membership with AACSB enhances our global presence, fosters professional development opportunities for faculty, and opens doors to student exchange programs and collaborative initiatives with institutions worldwide.