Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru

‘Shri Dharmasthala Manjutheshwara Institute for Management Development’ is a premier B-School established over 26 years ago. The institute is located in Mysore and is promoted by Shri Dharmasthala Manjutheshwara educational trust with an objective of delivering quality management education.

 SDMIMD Mysore has been recognized by several rating agencies. For example, in a survey conducted by NHRDN, the institute has secured 36th position among the 52 top B-Schools in India. In another survey by MHRD, it is ranked among the top 100 management institutes in India. Apart from that, the magazine known as ‘CSR’ has listed SDMIMD in 3rd position in top private B-Schools of Karnataka and ‘The Week’ magazine has ranked the institute at 9th position among top B-Schools of south zone.

 SDM Institute of Management Development is affiliated from the University of Mysore. The PGDM course of the institute is approved by AICTE and accredited by NBA. It is the first institute in India to get dual accreditation of ACBSP and EFMD – EPAS.

SDMIMD Mysore is mainly known for its prestigious 2-year full-time PGDM program that has been recognized equivalent to MBA by AIU (Association of Indian Universities). Also, courses such as PGCM (Post Graduate Certificate in Management), PGPSM (Post Graduate Program in Sports Management), dual degree certification and a doctoral program are offered at the institute. This is one of the only institutes in the country that offer specialized courses in Sports Management and gives the students opportunities to get placed in the various sports clubs and IPL Leagues.

The institute has collaborated with several foreign universities of Texas, France, Dubai, Colombia, etc for academic collaboration. These student exchange programs not only offer an opportunity to travel internationally but also enable students to understand the culture of other nations. The institute has a tie-up with TCS ION for deploying the digital learning platform that helps to get easy access to the knowledge base.

The admission to the institute is based on the candidate’s academic record and performance in the entrance exams conducted.

SDMIMD placement record is outstanding with 100% of students getting placed. The institute is known for placing its students in reputed organizations from major sectors including BFSI, Manufacturing, IT, etc. There is a separate entrepreneurship cell in the institute that nurtures entrepreneurial instincts in students and encourages them to develop and strengthen their entrepreneurship skills.

The campus of SDMIMD is world-class with classic architecture and stunning buildings. It facilitates the students with all the prime facilities including modern classrooms, a state-of-the-art computer center, a large auditorium, a well-equipped library, a transportation facility, a mess and so on. Beyond the curriculum, the institute also focuses on extra-curricular activities such as the celebration of festivals, fests, competitions, fresher’s parties, send-offs, etc. Various student clubs have been established at the institute such as Club Silicon, Finnacle club, OPAL club, marketing club, etc that lead many events and activities organized at the institute.