About Us

Established in 2011 by the Government of India, the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur is a premier educational institution of national importance committed to developing responsible leaders, advancing rigorous research, and contributing to evidence-based public policy and sustainable economic development.

Guided by the core values of collegiality, transparency, environmental consciousness, and proactive stakeholder engagement, IIM Kashipur seeks to contribute meaningfully to India’s economic development and social transformation. The Institute pursues strategic priorities that include strengthening the academic ecosystem, fostering synergy between theory, practice, and research, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling public service, empowering local communities, advancing gender diversity, and supporting inclusive growth.

IIM Kashipur is situated on a 200-acre fully residential campus in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, approximately 25 kilometres from Jim Corbett National Park and in the foothills of the Himalayas. The campus offers a tranquil and intellectually stimulating environment conducive to academic rigor and reflective learning.

The Institute is also located in one of the most industrialized districts of the region, with more than 180 manufacturing and service enterprises operating in its vicinity. This strategic location facilitates sustained industry engagement, live consulting projects, internships, and experiential learning opportunities, reinforcing the Institute’s philosophy of learning through practice.

IIM Kashipur offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programmes designed to develop analytical, ethical, and globally competent management professionals:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Business Administration in Analytics (MBA Analytics)
• Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
• Executive Master of Business Administration in Analytics (EMBA Analytics)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Executive Development Programmes - Online Certificate Programmes

The MBA and MBA (Analytics) are full-time, two-year residential flagship programmes of the Institute. The MBA curriculum has been recently redesigned to reflect evolving industry requirements and future leadership challenges, with enhanced emphasis on design thinking, experiential learning, critical thinking, leadership development, and communication skills.

A strong analytics orientation is embedded across both core and elective courses, enabling graduates to develop robust quantitative and decision-making capabilities. Students pursue careers across consulting, finance, technology, operations, analytics, public policy, and entrepreneurship in leading domestic and global organizations.

For the MBA programme, Experiential Learning is a mandatory course that spans for the entire two years. Most significant engagement emerges in the second year of curriculum, where MBA students spend the entire year working with organizations on developmental agenda along with field work.

There are three verticals in IIM Kashipur’s Experiential Learning initiative: (A) Environment and Sustainable Business Practices, (B) Unlocking Rural Potential, and (C) MSME Development. Facilitating an impactful industry outreach, Experiential Learning (EL) intends to enhance the involvement of the institute in the developmental issues primarily pertaining to the region of Uttarakhand, India. This also serves as a gateway for the students in their transformation with realistic challenges and learning opportunities by working with real firms throughout the year.

Launched in 2020, the MBA (Analytics) programme is designed to develop data-driven managers equipped to operate at the intersection of business strategy and advanced analytics. The programme combines rigorous theoretical foundations with applied industry exposure, preparing graduates to contribute effectively across diverse sectors.

IIM Kashipur offers a range of executive education programmes tailored for working professionals and organizational leaders.

The Executive MBA (EMBA) is a specialized two-year postgraduate programme conducted on weekends at the IIM Kashipur Dehradun Campus and is designed for middle and senior-level professionals. The programme has been restructured to align with contemporary entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial requirements, with emphasis on digital transformation, global business practices, social context, and industry trends. It conforms to globally accepted executive MBA standards and offers a flexible elective structure allowing participants to customize their learning pathways.

The two-year Executive MBA Analytics (EMBA Analytics) by IIM Kashipur aims to prepare participants to become business leaders who can harness the power of analytics to improve organisational processes. The programme trains learners in the emerging and interdisciplinary areas of analytics, technology and management through cross-functional academic and practical learning.

In addition, the Institute conducts short-term management development programmes focused on leadership development, data analytics, interpersonal effectiveness, and cross-functional management capabilities. IIM Kashipur has partnered with several leading public and private organizations, including LIC, ONGC, IOCL, BEL, IGNFA, NADP, NPIU, the Uttarakhand Academy of Administration, SCERT Uttarakhand, and the Maulana Azad Education Foundation.

The Institute also offers postgraduate certificate programmes in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Applied Financial Risk Management, Financial Data Analytics, Digital Marketing and Analytics, Product and Brand Management, Supply Chain Analytics, Strategic Management, and Leadership.

IIM Kashipur places strong emphasis on research excellence and critical inquiry. The Doctoral Programme in Management is a full-time residential programme designed to prepare scholars for academic, research, and policy-oriented careers.

The programme provides rigorous training in economic and management theory, advanced research methodology, and academic writing, while allowing flexibility for specialization across functional and interdisciplinary areas. Its design reflects contemporary global standards in doctoral education and supports the development of high-quality, publishable research.

Faculty members actively engage in scholarly research across finance, economics, marketing, operations, organizational behaviour, strategy, public policy, and analytics, with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and participation in international academic conferences.

The Institute has established three Centres of Excellence to promote interdisciplinary research, policy engagement, innovation, and industry collaboration:

• Centre of Excellence on Public Policy and Government (COEPPG): Focused on public policy research, capacity building, and advisory support to government institutions.
• Design Innovation Centre (DIC): Dedicated to design thinking, product innovation, and human-centered problem solving.
• Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (FIED): Supports entrepreneurship through incubation, mentoring, startup facilitation, and ecosystem development.

These centres serve as platforms for collaboration among academia, industry, government, and civil society.

IIM Kashipur is a student-driven campus, with active student bodies managing academic, professional, cultural, and social initiatives. Students organize flagship events such as:

• Agnitraya – Annual Cultural Festival
• TEDx IIM Kashipur
• Management Conclave
• Uttishtha – Annual Entrepreneurship Summit
• Tejas – Leadership Talk Series
• MBA Lecture Series

Participation in these initiatives develops leadership, teamwork, project management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, complementing formal classroom learning.

The Institute maintains academic partnerships with leading international universities including institutions in Denmark, Greece, France, Israel, Peru, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Thailand. These collaborations support student exchange, academic cooperation, and cross-cultural learning.

IIM Kashipur is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) reflecting its commitment to global quality benchmarks in management education.

IIM Kashipur’s growing alumni network comprises management professionals working across diverse industries and geographies. Alumni actively contribute to the Institute through mentorship, live projects, internships, recruitment, and institutional development initiatives. The Institute values its lifelong relationship with its graduates as an integral component of its academic community.

IIM Kashipur continually strengthens its academic, administrative, and governance frameworks in alignment with national regulations and international best practices. Through transparent policies, robust institutional processes, and stakeholder-oriented governance, the Institute remains committed to continuous improvement and long-term academic excellence.