27/05/2026
For over five decades, has believed that management education is not merely about creating professionals, but about shaping responsible who create meaningful in society.
Today, we are deeply honoured to share that IMDR has been conferred with the PMA – Academic Institute of the Year at the 49th Foundation Day Celebration of the Pune Management Association.
The award was proudly received by Shri Jagdish Kadam, Trustee – Deccan Education Society and Chairman, Board of Management – IMDR, whose visionary leadership, unwavering support, and deep commitment to educational excellence continue to inspire IMDR’s journey of growth and impact.
Established in 1974 under the Deccan Education Society, IMDR has carried forward a rooted in integrity, academic excellence, ethical , and industry relevance. As Pune’s first business school, our journey has always been guided by values, driven by innovation, and committed to nurturing managers who lead with .
This recognition is more than an award.
It is a tribute to every student who dared to bigger, every faculty member who beyond classrooms, the unwavering support and vision of our management, every alumnus who carried the IMDR spirit into the world, and every industry partner who in our journey and trusted our vision.
From classrooms to boardrooms, from ideas to , IMDR continues to remain committed to building future-ready leaders who contribute not only to organizations, but to society at large.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Pune Management Association and the esteemed jury members for this honour. We also thank our stakeholders, alumni, students, faculty, staff, recruiters, and well-wishers for being an integral part of this journey.
As we celebrate this moment of honour, we also our commitment towards excellence, innovation, responsibility, and nation-building through management education.
A Built on Values.
A Future Driven by .
