About SDMIMD Mysuru
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), established in 1993, is promoted by the SDM Educational Trust -- the educational wing of the 700-year-old Dharmasthala Temple institution, led by its visionary chairman Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, Padma Vibhushan awardee and one of Karnataka's most respected social leaders. The trust runs over 40 educational institutions including engineering, medical, and dental colleges across Karnataka, including SDM College of Ayurveda Hassan and SDM College of Business Management Mangalore. SDMIMD is located at No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road, Siddarthanagar Post, Mysuru -- 570011, on the road leading to Chamundi Hills -- a calm, scenic campus with single-occupancy hostel rooms, air-conditioned classrooms, auditorium, amphitheatre, conference hall, and a library with printed, digital, e-journal, and case study collections. The campus has won architectural awards. Approved by AICTE, accredited by NBA.
International accreditation is SDMIMD's strongest differentiator in Indian management education: it holds dual accreditation from ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), USA (since 2016, 10-year validity) and EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) -- the first and only B-school in India to have this dual international accreditation combination. SDMIMD is also a member of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). QS-I Gauge: Diamond rated. Outlook 2024: 16th MBA in India. Collegedunia 2025: 91st MBA.
Programme: 2-year full-time residential PGDM, 180 seats. AIU recognises it as equivalent to MBA. CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT/ATMA accepted (CAT/XAT preferred). Selection: WAT (Written Ability Test) + PI (Personal Interview) + academic consistency + work experience (minimum 6 months preferred). Scholarships: Rs 75,000 for candidates with 75%+ each in 10th, 12th, and graduation. Dual specialisations offered: Finance, Marketing, Systems, Analytics, HRM, Operations. Supplementary certifications via TCSiON, NSE, AIMA, and KPMG partnerships. 16 international student exchange programmes with global universities. Total 2-year fee: Rs 12.70-14.10 lakh (all-inclusive: academic + hostel). Placements: 100% placement every year on record. Avg Rs 10 LPA, highest Rs 14 LPA (2024 batch). 37+ companies, 176 students placed. Top recruiters: Infosys, Wipro, Oracle, Deloitte, Schneider Electric, Morgan Stanley, Loreal, TTK Prestige, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, Sundaram Home Finance. Notable alumni: Feroze Azeez (Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Private Wealth); Aditi Karnad (Head HR Global Functions, Schneider Electric). Contact: sdmimd.ac.in | Chamundi Hill Road, Mysuru - 570011.
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