Centres Of Excellence

To focus on new and emerging areas of research and education, Centres of Excellence have been established within the Institute. These ‘virtual' centres draw on resources from its stakeholders, and interact with them to enhance core competencies

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Faculty

Faculty members at IIMB generate knowledge through cutting-edge research in all functional areas of management that would benefit public and private sector companies, and government and society in general.

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IIMB Management Review

Journal of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

IIM Bangalore offers Degree-Granting Programmes, a Diploma Programme, Certificate Programmes and Executive Education Programmes and specialised courses in areas such as entrepreneurship and public policy.

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About IIMB

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) believes in building leaders through holistic, transformative and innovative education

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Photo Gallery

The incoming PhD scholars water a tree planted by alumni of the PhD Programme, symbolizing the continuity of knowledge, growth, and the enduring legacy of the research community at IIM Bangalore.

The incoming PhD scholars water a tree planted by alumni of the PhD Programme, symbolizing the continuity of knowledge, growth, and the enduring legacy of the research community at IIM Bangalore.

Prof. U. Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-Charge, IIM Bangalore, along with Prof. Anil B. Suraj, Chairperson, N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship Programme inaugurates the PhD and NSR Pre-doc orientation ceremony by lighting the ceremonial lamp on 8 June 2026.

Prof. U. Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-Charge, IIM Bangalore, along with Prof. Anil B. Suraj, Chairperson, N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship Programme inaugurates the PhD and NSR Pre-doc orientation ceremony by lighting the ceremonial lamp on 8 June 2026.

Prof. Tarun Jain, Chairperson, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), welcomes the incoming PhD scholars and N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellows, while presenting an overview of the cohort's diverse academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and geographic representation.

Prof. Tarun Jain, Chairperson, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), welcomes the incoming PhD scholars and N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellows, while presenting an overview of the cohort's diverse academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and geographic representation.

Prof. Anil Suraj, Chairperson, N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship Programme encourages scholars to embrace intellectual curiosity, engage actively with faculty and peers, and make the most of IIM Bangalore’s rich academic and research ecosystem.

Prof. Anil Suraj, Chairperson, N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship Programme encourages scholars to embrace intellectual curiosity, engage actively with faculty and peers, and make the most of IIM Bangalore’s rich academic and research ecosystem.

Dr. Mukta Kulkarni, Dean, Programmes, IIMB, urges students to focus on timeliness, embrace interdisciplinary learning, and build supportive academic networks as they begin their research journey.

Dr. Mukta Kulkarni, Dean, Programmes, IIMB, urges students to focus on timeliness, embrace interdisciplinary learning, and build supportive academic networks as they begin their research journey.

Prof. U. Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-charge, IIMB, encourages the incoming scholars to approach research with intellectual humility and openness, emphasizing that impactful research is measured by the difference it creates for academia, industry, policy, and society.

Prof. U. Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-charge, IIMB, encourages the incoming scholars to approach research with intellectual humility and openness, emphasizing that impactful research is measured by the difference it creates for academia, industry, policy, and society.

Anirban Sengupta of the OBHRM area, from the 2025 batch, receives the Director’s Merit List Award in recognition of his academic excellence.

Anirban Sengupta of the OBHRM area, from the 2025 batch, receives the Director’s Merit List Award in recognition of his academic excellence.

Teena Maria Jose of the Economics area, from the 2024 batch, receives the Director’s Merit List Award in recognition of her academic excellence.

Teena Maria Jose of the Economics area, from the 2024 batch, receives the Director’s Merit List Award in recognition of her academic excellence.

A snapshot of the incoming PhD cohort, bringing together scholars from 29 cities across 13 states, with diverse academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and research aspirations.

A snapshot of the incoming PhD cohort, bringing together scholars from 29 cities across 13 states, with diverse academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and research aspirations.

A snapshot of the ninth cohort of the N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship Programme.

A snapshot of the ninth cohort of the N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellowship Programme.

A snapshot of the incoming PhD scholars and N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellows alongside faculty members and doctoral scholars during the inauguration ceremony at IIM Bangalore.

A snapshot of the incoming PhD scholars and N.S. Ramaswamy Pre-doctoral Fellows alongside faculty members and doctoral scholars during the inauguration ceremony at IIM Bangalore.