Prestige Institute of Management and Research (PIMR)

Overview & Legacy

Prestige Institute of Management and Research (PIMR) Indore, established in 1994, is a hallmark of academic rigor and innovation in Central India. With nearly three decades of experience and over 57,000 alumni, PIMR is recognized for its quality management, law, and multidisciplinary higher education, producing future industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.

PIMR’s vision is to provide value-based, globally relevant, and research-driven management education anchored in ethical leadership and social responsibility. The Institute’s progressive approach, highly-qualified faculty, modern curriculum, and industry immersion prepare students for dynamic careers and entrepreneurship.

Academic Excellence and Pedagogy

PIMR offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and certificate programs across Management, Law, Journalism, IT, and Commerce. The flagship MBA/PGDM programs include electives and add-on certifications in Data Analytics, GST, SAP, Digital Marketing, and Business Analytics, with options for sectoral specialization in International Business, E-Commerce, Retail, and Event Management.

Learning is driven by:

• Case-based pedagogy, Harvard/IIM cases, and business simulation games

• Capstone projects co-supervised by industry

• Six-sigma, communication, leadership, and soft-skills workshops embedded in the program

• Faculty-led research and consultancy opportunities

• Guest lectures, industry conclaves, and entrepreneurial bootcamps

Research, Innovation & Internationalization

Dedicated research centers focus on economic policy, corporate governance, analytics, and sustainable business. Students and faculty regularly present research at national and international forums. PIMR’s international linkages extend to partner universities in the UK, Australia, and Asia for summer schools, conferences, and exchanges.

PIMR supports student entrepreneurship through its incubation center, fostering startups in tech, consulting, and creative fields. Annual events like the Young Entrepreneurs Conference, TEDx, and Innovation Carnival further build practical, entrepreneurial thinking.

Campus and Student Life

The PIMR campus is a digitally enabled, eco-smart academic zone, with national-level sports grounds, modern hostels, multiple cafés, library with 80,000+ volumes, Bloomberg/Financial labs, auditoriums, and cultural studios. Over 40 clubs, including Marketing Mavericks, Prestige DebSoc, HR Forum, Entrepreneurship Cell, Finance Society, Legal Aid Clinic, Film Club, and Sports League, ensure a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Diversity is central: students from 28+ Indian states, 10+ countries, representing multiple cultures and social backgrounds, participate in flagship events like “Synergy” (management fest), “Vivaan” (cultural fest), and the Social Innovation Summit.

Postgraduate

• MBA (Full-time): Core, Marketing, Finance, HRM, E-Commerce, International Business, Systems, Event Management, Fashion Management, Business Analytics; 2 years, AICTE approved, with sectoral internship, global curriculum modules.

• PGDM: Similar to MBA, with industry-focused curriculum, dual specialization option, business simulation, certifications.

• LLM: One year; specialization in Corporate & Business Law.

• MMC (Mass Communication): Two years, project-based, digital content focus.

Undergraduate

• BBA: Core, Foreign Trade, Marketing Management, Event Management, Banking & Finance.

• BCA: Software Development, Cyber Security, Data Analytics.

• BAJMC: Digital Journalism, Electronic Media, Public Relations.

• B.Com (Hons/Plain): Accounting, Taxation, Banking, Computer Applications.

• BBA LLB/B.Com LLB: Law-integrated programs with moot court exposure and reputed internships.

Doctoral

• PhD in Management/Commerce/Law/JMC: UGC guidelines, active faculty mentorships, funded research.

Certifications

• SAP, Six Sigma, NISM, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Event Management, GST, Foreign Language Modules

Summary

1. Eligibility:

   • PG: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks (45 for reserved); MBA requires national test/CET or state/college entrance.

   • UG: Passed 10+2 with at least 45–50% for general; Law requires CLAT/college test.

   • Doctoral: Postgrad degree with 55%+; as per UGC, written test and interview.

2. Entrance Exams:

   • MBA: CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, ATMA, MP MET scores accepted; some courses via merit/direct counseling.

   • UG: Merit/CET/counseling; Law via CLAT/college test.

   • All applicants upload relevant national/state test scores in the application portal.

3. Application:
   Online form (official site), upload marksheets, entrance results, SOPs, and ID documents. Application fee: ₹1,000–1,500 per program.

4. Merit List or Shortlisting:

   • For MBA/PGDM: Composite of entrance test, past academics, work ex, profile diversity.

   • For UG: Direct merit for most streams; interview or test for Law, BAJMC, and niche degrees.

5. GD/PI and WAT:

   • For MBA/PGDM and applicable PG: Group Discussion and Written Ability for analytical and communication assessment.

   • Personal Interview (PI): Judgement, personality, career focus, knowledge depth, & fit with PIMR’s ethos.

6. Final Selection & Offer:

   • Weightages: 50% entrance, 30% profile/academics, 10% GD/WAT, 10% interview.

   • List published online and through email/phone/SMS alerts.

7. Seat Confirmation, Document Verification, and Fee Payment:
   Confirm by payment and physical document submission. Orientation and preparatory (bridge) modules in early July.

• Scholarships: 10–30% waivers for merit, need, reserved

• Loan support: Partnered with leading banks, easy EMI

• Fee in installments (semester/annual), late payment concessions

PIMR boasts nearly 100% placement for select courses and consistently high rates across all streams, with 783 MBA/PGDM students placed in 2024. The Placement Cell collaborates with 250+ companies, including HDFC Bank, Airtel, Amazon, Cipla, Croma, SBI Life, Deloitte, ICICI, HUL, Infosys, Bajaj, Aditya Birla, and TCS.

2025 Key Highlights:

• Highest Package: ₹14 Lakhs per annum (MBA/PGDM)

• Average Package: ₹5.75–6 Lakhs per annum (MBA median)

• UG placements (BBA/B.Com): Average ₹3.2 Lakhs; highest ₹7.5 Lakhs

• Law/BBA LLB: Top internships with leading firms, academic placements from Supreme Court, High Courts, and corporates

• 70% students get at least 2 job offers; 15% receive PPOs/PPI

• Roles: Management/Marketing Trainee, Financial Analyst, Digital Marketer, Business Consultant, HR Officer, Data Analyst, Product Manager

Placement Preparation:

• Semester-long training on aptitude, soft skills, mock interviews, resume optimization, and domain tests

• Alumni mentor series and company-specific bootcamps

• Top recruiters conduct pre-placement talks and summer internships