The International School of Management Excellence Bangalore, commonly referred to as ISME Bangalore, was founded in 2006 by graduates from prestigious international B-Schools including Carnegie Mellon University, Wharton, Purdue, IITs, and IIMs. ISME is affiliated with the NVT Group, an ISO certification body that has been certifying companies for over 25 years across 36 countries. The institution has received accreditation and approval from the NBA, AICTE, and AIU, among others. Additionally, it is a private institution located in Bangalore.
The college has been recognized as one of the Top 5 B-schools in Bangalore by Media 2023 and holds the 33rd position in the All India ranking of Top B-Schools by Media 2023. Furthermore, ISME has been ranked No.1 B Schools of Super Excellence in the CSR Ranking 2023.
ISME Bangalore offers a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, executive, diploma, and weekend programmes. The college provides a diverse array of programmes including BBA, BCom, BCA, PhD, MBA, and more. The flagship programme at ISME Bangalore is the 2-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM), which is accredited by NBA and approved by AICTE. Moreover, this programme is recognized as equivalent to an MBA programme by AIU at ISME Bangalore. Additionally, the institute offers a Global Experiential Learning Study trip to Singapore for PGDM students.
Key highlights are summarized in the table below:
Particulars | ISME Bangalore Highlights 2025 |
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Establishment year | 2006 |
Ownership type | Private |
Campus location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
Campus area | 8 acre |
Affiliated to | Bangalore University |
Approved by | NBA, AICTE, AIU |
| No. of courses offered | 10+ |
No. of scholarships | 3 |
Student-faculty ratio | 10:1 |
International Collaborations | - London School of Economics - Singapore Institute of Management - Carleton University, Canada |
Total faculty | 65+ |
Official website | www.isme.in |
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