The International Institute of Management Studies (IIMS), located in Pune, Maharashtra, is recognized as a prominent management institution in the state. IIMS is among the top MBA colleges in Maharashtra, with a seat intake capacity of 240. Other notable institutions in the region include IIM Mumbai (NITIE), S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research, and Symbiosis Institute of Business Management. IIMS is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Times of India Ranking
The ranking improvement for MBA at IIMS from #25 in 2022 to #22 in 2024 indicates a focused effort on faculty quality, student employability, and overall institutional management.
| Stream / Category | 2022 Ranking | 2023 Ranking | 2024 Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | #25 out of 150 | #23 out of 100 | #22 out of 100 |
In the 'MBA' category, the institute's ranking fluctuated, climbing 12 ranks to #13 in 2023, marking its third consecutive year in the top 50 nationally.
IIRF Ranking
IIMS Pune's MBA ranking by IIRF is #30 out of 110 colleges in India for 2024, improving from #32 out of 120 colleges in 2023.
| Stream / Category | 2023 Ranking | 2024 Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | #32 out of 120 | #30 out of 110 |
Outlook Ranking
IIMS Pune is highly ranked by Outlook-ICARE in the 'MBA (Private)' category, due to its strong performance in education quality, research, faculty expertise, and management.
| Stream / Category | 2023 Ranking | 2024 Ranking | 2025 Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | #119 out of 200 | #51 out of 200 | #50 out of 200 |
In 2024, it ranked #51, alongside institutions like Krupanidhi School of Management and Prestige College Gwalior.
The Week Ranking
| Stream / Category | 2020 Ranking | 2022 Ranking | 2023 Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Management | #81 out of 179 | - | - |
| MBA | #64 out of 159 | #80 out of 179 | #65 out of 193 |
