Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR) — Deccan, Pune, Maharashtra
Est: 1974 | Parent: Deccan Education Society (DES, est 1884 — founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, G.G. Agarkar + others; also runs Fergusson College, SP College, BVP, COEP + more) | Type: Private Autonomous Constituent Unit of DES | Loc: Deccan Gymkhana area, Pune, Maharashtra (central Pune, accessible from all areas) | Affiliation: Previously Savitribai Phule Pune University (Poona University); now Autonomous | Approval: AICTE | DTE | Govt of Maharashtra | Accreditation: NBA Accredited | AIU recognized (PGDM = MBA equivalent) | Rankings: IIRF #79 MBA (2025) | Distinction: 50+ years of management education | 9 PGDM dual specializations | Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) | PGDM for Working Professionals | IMDR Test for Management Aptitude (ITMA) own entrance | 11 PhD-holding faculty | 2 boys’ hostels (44 seats) + 1 girls’ hostel (10 seats) | Guest lecturers from industry + alumni network | Placements 2024: Highest ₹14.71L | Avg ₹6.56-8.24L | Median ₹6.5L (NIRF 2025) | 91-92% placed | Capgemini, Deloitte, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Kotak, TCS, KPIT, Accenture, Godrej, Coca-Cola, Zomato, Tata Capital, Bajaj Allianz, UBS, Reliance | PGDM Fees: ₹6L total (2-yr, ₹3L/yr) | 180 total seats | Mission: “Est 1974; Deccan Education Society 1884 Bal Gangadhar Tilak G.G. Agarkar founders; also runs Fergusson College SP College BVP COEP; NBA; AIU PGDM=MBA; AICTE+DTE+Govt Maharashtra; autonomous formerly SPPU; IIRF 79 MBA 2025; 50+ yrs mgmt education; 9 PGDM dual specs Marketing+Finance+HR+SCM&Ops+Intl Trade+Business Analytics+Business Technology&Systems+Entrepreneurship+Agri-Business; FPM; PGDM Working Professionals; ITMA own entrance; 11 PhD faculty; 44 boys+10 girls hostel; ₹14.71L highest 2024; ₹6.56-8.24L avg; ₹6.5L median NIRF; 91-92% placed; Capgemini+Deloitte+Federal Bank+ICICI+HDFC+Kotak+TCS+KPIT+Accenture+Godrej+Coca-Cola+Zomato+Tata Capital+Bajaj Allianz; PGDM ₹6L total ₹3L/yr 180 seats; CAT/XAT/MAT/CMAT/ATMA/MH-CET/GMAT/ITMA; 50% graduation; Deccan Gymkhana Pune Maharashtra”
COURSES & SPECIALISATIONS
| Program |
Details |
| PGDM (Flagship — 9 Dual Specializations, 180 Seats, AIU = MBA Equivalent) |
Dual Specs (choose 2): Marketing | Finance | Human Resources | Supply Chain & Operations | International Trade | Business Analytics | Business Technology & Systems | Entrepreneurship & Start-Up Management | Agri-Business Management | Fees: ₹6L total (2-yr, ₹3L/yr) | Admit: CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / ATMA / MH-CET / GMAT / ITMA (own) | 50%+ graduation (45% SC/ST) |
| PGDM for Working Professionals + FPM (Fellow Programme in Management) |
PGDM Working Professionals: 1 year work experience required | FPM (doctoral level): Master’s + first class + 5,000-word research abstract | ITMA (IMDR own entrance for PGDM) | 3 total programs |
| NBA + AIU (PGDM=MBA) + AICTE + 50+ Years + Deccan Education Society Legacy |
NBA Accredited | AIU recognized (PGDM = MBA equivalent) | AICTE | DTE | 50+ years of management education | Deccan Education Society (est 1884 — Tilak, Agarkar) | 11 PhD faculty | Case studies + industry projects + guest lectures | Active alumni network |
PLACEMENTS & CAREER SUPPORT
| Category |
Details |
| Placement Stats (2024) |
Highest: ₹14.71 LPA | Avg: ₹6.56-8.24 LPA | Median: ₹6.5 LPA (NIRF 2025) | 91-92% placed (142/160 eligible, 2024) | BFSI dominant sector | Seminars, industrial visits, guest lectures, webinars, career counselling organized |
| Top Recruiters |
Capgemini | Deloitte | Federal Bank | ICICI Bank | HDFC Bank | Kotak Mahindra Bank | TCS | KPIT | Accenture | Godrej | Coca-Cola | Zomato | Tata Capital | Bajaj Allianz | UBS | Reliance | KSH Logistics | Sudarshan Chemical | Yokohama | Neilsoft | Amazon |
| NBA + AIU + 50+ Yrs + 91-92% Placed + DES Legacy |
NBA | AIU | 91-92% placed | ₹14.71L highest | Capgemini+Deloitte+ICICI+HDFC+TCS | Deccan Gymkhana Pune Maharashtra |
APPROVALS & RECOGNITION
| Authority |
Status |
| NBA + AICTE + DTE + AIU + Autonomous |
NBA Accredited | AIU recognized (PGDM = MBA equivalent) | AICTE | DTE | Govt of Maharashtra | Deccan Education Society (est 1884) | Autonomous | Est 1974 |
| Rankings & Location |
IIRF #79 MBA (2025) | 50+ years of management education | Deccan Gymkhana area, Pune, Maharashtra | imdr.ac.in |
CAMPUS FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Facility |
Details |
| Deccan Gymkhana Campus, Central Pune |
Digital classrooms | Auditorium | Large library (physical + online books, journals) | Computer labs + Wi-Fi | 2 boys’ hostels (44 seats) + 1 girls’ hostel (10 seats) | Canteen | Basic medical support | Indoor games + access to nearby grounds | Alumni library access |
| Support |
AICTE Pragati + Saksham scholarships | Merit-based | Education loans (SBI + nationalized banks) | Application fee: ₹1,200 (PGDM) / ₹1,500 (FPM) + ₹2,500 registration |
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
| Scheme |
Details |
| IMDR Scholarships |
AICTE Pragati (Girls, ₹30K) | AICTE Saksham (Specially Abled) | Merit-based | Education loans (SBI + nationalized banks) |
| Fee Structure |
PGDM: ₹6L total (2-yr, ₹3L/yr) | 9 dual specializations | 180 seats | NBA | AIU | ₹14.71L highest | Capgemini+Deloitte+ICICI | imdr.ac.in |
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Est 1974 | Deccan Education Society (Est 1884 — Founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak & G.G. Agarkar) | Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra | NBA Accredited | AIU Recognized (PGDM = MBA Equivalent) | AICTE + DTE + Govt Maharashtra | Autonomous | PGDM ₹6L Total (2-Yr, ₹3L/yr, 9 Dual Specializations: Marketing + Finance + HR + SCM&Ops + International Trade + Business Analytics + Business Technology + Entrepreneurship + Agri-Business, 180 Seats) | PGDM Working Professionals | FPM | ₹14.71L Highest (2024) | ₹6.56-8.24L Avg | ₹6.5L Median NIRF | 91-92% Placed | Capgemini, Deloitte, Federal Bank, ICICI, HDFC, Kotak, TCS, Accenture, Godrej, Zomato, Tata Capital | 50+ Years of Management Education | IIRF #79 MBA India | CAT / XAT / MAT / CMAT / ATMA / MH-CET / GMAT / ITMA | imdr.ac.in
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