Institute of Management Studies KU

Institute of Management Studies, Kakatiya University (IMS-KU) — Department of MBA | Warangal, Telangana

Est: 1976 (Kakatiya University); MBA self-financed program | Type: Public State University Department | Loc: NH-563, Vidyaranyapuri, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Telangana | Approval: UGC | AIU (Association of Indian Universities) member | Accreditation: NAAC A Grade (CGPA 3.02, 2023) | Rankings: NIRF Band II — #101-150 Overall (2025) | Scale: 50,000+ total students | 7 on-campus colleges | 222 programs | 18 constituent + 529 affiliated colleges across 5 districts | Distinction: “Affordability winner” vs Osmania University MBA — state-run, lowest-cost MBA in the region | MBA Fees: ₹80,000 total (2-yr) — among the most affordable MBA programs in Telangana | Mission: “Est 1976; UGC+AIU; NAAC A CGPA 3.02; NIRF Band II 101-150; 50000+ students; 7 on-campus colleges; 222 programs; affordability winner vs Osmania MBA; MBA HR+Finance+Marketing+Systems ₹80000 total; 120 seats self-financed; TS ICET; Ishan Uday+Indira Gandhi+University Rank Holder scholarships; Warangal Telangana”

COURSES & SPECIALISATIONS

Program	Details
MBA (Self-Financed — 120 Seats, Flagship)	Specs (Final Year): Human Resource Management \| Financial Management \| Marketing Management \| Systems Management \| Fees: ₹80,000 total (2-yr) + hostel ₹8,370 optional \| Admit: TS ICET + centralized counseling \| Graduation 50%+ (45% BC category)
MCA (60 Seats) + Other University Faculties	MCA — 60 seats \| Part of Kakatiya University’s 8 academic faculties \| 500 PhD seats offered annually university-wide \| RUSA-funded biotechnology labs (20 patents in 2025)
NAAC A + Most Affordable MBA + State University Backing	NAAC A Grade (CGPA 3.02) \| UGC + AIU \| “Affordability winner” compared to Osmania University MBA \| State-run institute — lowest MBA fee structure in the region \| 50,000+ student ecosystem with strong institutional legacy

PLACEMENTS & CAREER SUPPORT

Category	Details
Placement Support	Placement cell provides personality development workshops, career counselling \| University-wide placement infrastructure supports MBA + MCA + other PG programs
Comprehensive Curriculum	Curriculum includes core + elective papers, practical training, project report \| Strong academic environment backed by decades of educational excellence
NAAC A + State University Network + Affordable ROI	NAAC A \| UGC + AIU \| NIRF Band II \| ₹80,000 total fee — exceptional ROI \| TS ICET-based admission \| Warangal Telangana

APPROVALS & RECOGNITION

Authority	Status
NAAC A + UGC + AIU	NAAC A Grade (CGPA 3.02, 2023) \| UGC recognized \| AIU member \| Public State University \| Originally Osmania University’s PG Centre Warangal (1968), full university status 1976
Rankings	NIRF Band II — #101-150 Overall (2025) \| 50,000+ students across 7 on-campus colleges + 18 constituent + 529 affiliated colleges (5 districts) \| NH-563, Vidyaranyapuri, Hanamkonda, Warangal, Telangana \| kakatiya.ac.in

CAMPUS FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE

Facility	Details
Vidyaranyapuri Campus, Hanamkonda Warangal	Hostel (₹8,370/yr) \| RUSA-funded biotechnology labs \| Library \| Computer labs \| Sports \| Medical \| Cafeteria \| Wi-Fi \| Large multi-faculty university campus
Support	Ishan Uday — Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region \| PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child \| PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st + 2nd Rank) \| Hostel \| Telangana govt SC/ST/OBC \| NSP \| Financial need

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Scheme	Details
KU Scholarships	Ishan Uday Special Scholarship (NE Region) \| PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship (Single Girl Child) \| PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st + 2nd) \| Telangana govt SC/ST/OBC \| NSP \| Financial need
Fee Structure	MBA: ₹80,000 total (2-yr, self-financed) \| NAAC A \| Most affordable MBA in region \| kakatiya.ac.in

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