SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) — School of Executive Leadership | Mysore, Karnataka
Est: 1993 | Loc: Mysore, Karnataka | Affiliation: University of Mysore + Tumkur University | AIU MBA Equivalent | Approval: AICTE | NBA | Accreditation: EFMD-EPAS (First institute in India with dual international accreditation) | ACBSP (USA) | AACSB Member | Type: Private Non-Profit | Management: Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Educational Trust — 40+ institutions in Karnataka | Rankings: Outlook #29 (2025) | The Week #50 | India Today #51 | Times #37 | Chronicle #28 India | #9 South Zone | Scholarships: ₹70 Lakhs worth to deserving students | Global: 15 university exchange partnerships | 30 students/year abroad (no tuition) | Mission: “ACE framework; 100% placement record; residential B-school; first India dual international accreditation; SDM Trust 40+ institutions; Mysore heritage city”
COURSES & SPECIALISATIONS
| Program |
Details |
| PGDM (Flagship 2-yr) |
Full-time Residential PGDM | Core specs: Finance | Systems | Marketing | HR | Operations | Analytics | Fees: ₹12.97L (2-yr) | Admit: CAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, ATMA, MAT | Graduation 50%+ | WAT + PI | AIU MBA equivalent |
| PGCM + PGPSM |
PGCM (Post Graduate Certificate in Management) | PGPSM (Post Graduate Program in Supply Management) | For working professionals | Management Development Programmes | Short-term programs |
| School of Executive Leadership |
Management Development Programmes (MDPs) | Executive education | Leadership workshops | Corporate training | SDM Trust-backed industry connections |
| PhD (Research) |
PhD Management | University of Mysore PhD entrance | Research-oriented faculty | EFMD-EPAS research ecosystem | International collaborations |
PLACEMENTS & CAREER SUPPORT
| Category |
Details |
| Placement Stats (2024) |
100% Placement Record (consistent) | Highest: ₹15.25 LPA | Avg: ₹10 LPA | 40+ companies | 12 new companies (2022-24) | “ACE framework” approach | Completed well ahead of session end |
| Top Recruiters |
Schneider Electric | Infosys BPM | Capgemini | Management Trainee roles | Business Analyst | Credit Analyst | Consultant | Regional Sales Manager | MT Talent Acquisition | And more annual recruiters |
| Global Exchange |
15 global university partnerships | 30 students/year study abroad (no tuition fee abroad) | EFMD-EPAS accreditation | International faculty | ACBSP (USA) | AACSB member | Outlook #29 | The Week #50 | India Today #51 |
APPROVALS & RECOGNITION
| Authority |
Status |
| AICTE + NBA + AIU |
AICTE Approved | NBA Accredited | AIU MBA Equivalent (globally recognised) |
| EFMD-EPAS + ACBSP |
EFMD-EPAS (European Foundation for Management Development — Program Accreditation System) | ACBSP (USA) — both earned simultaneously = First institute in India with dual international accreditation | AACSB Member |
| Rankings |
Outlook #29 (2025) | The Week #50 | India Today #51 | Times #37 | Chronicle #28 All India | #9 South Zone | SDM Educational Trust (40+ institutions) | Est 1993 | Mysore Karnataka | sdmimd.ac.in |
CAMPUS FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
| Facility |
Details |
| Fully Residential Campus |
Fully residential B-School | Single occupancy hostel rooms | Student-managed mess | Well-equipped gym | Wellness center | “Tranquil and invigorating living environment” | Modern IT infrastructure |
| Academic |
Contemporary learning infrastructure | Library (all management subjects) | Computer labs | Seminar halls | Case study rooms | Research facilities | EFMD-EPAS quality standards |
| Location |
Mysore — cultural capital of Karnataka | Historic heritage city | Mysore Palace + silk + sandalwood | Peaceful academic setting | 3-hr from Bangalore | Mysore + Tumkur University affiliations | Bank affiliation (collateral-free loan) |
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
| Scheme |
Details |
| SDM Trust Scholarships |
₹70 Lakhs worth of scholarships to deserving students | Based on academics 70%+ consistency in 10th, 12th, UG | Around 75 students receive scholarships per year |
| Education Loans |
Affiliated bank | Collateral-free student loans | Corporation Bank | Karnataka Bank + others | Institutional facilitation |
| Fee Structure |
PGDM: ₹12.97L (2-yr, incl. hostel) | 100% placement | ₹15.25L highest | ₹10L avg | EFMD-EPAS + ACBSP (First dual India) | ₹70L scholarships | 15 global universities | 30 abroad/yr | Outlook #29 | The Week #50 | SDM Trust |
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Est 1993 | Mysore Karnataka | AICTE + NBA | EFMD-EPAS + ACBSP (First in India Dual International Accreditation) | AACSB Member | AIU MBA Equivalent | PGDM ₹12.97L (2-yr Residential) | 100% Placement Record | ₹15.25L Highest | ₹10L Avg | Schneider Electric, Infosys BPM, Capgemini | ₹70L Scholarships (75 students/yr) | 15 Global Universities | 30 Students Abroad/yr (No Tuition) | Single Occupancy Hostel | Outlook #29 | The Week #50 | SDM Trust 40+ Institutions | sdmimd.ac.in
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