IMDR - Pune

What begins as a batch often becomes a .

Over the last two years, the PGDM Batch of 2024–2026 has shared challenges, achievements, friendships, and countless that will last far beyond the classroom.

As they prepare to step into the next chapter of their life, 2026 is an opportunity to the journey, the people, and the moments that made it meaningful.

As one chapter closes, a new journey begins.


📅 13 June 2026
🕕 6:00 PM onwards
📍 IMDR Campus

Every year brings its own , conversations, and moments of learning.

Looking back on 2025–26, we celebrate a year of initiatives, enriching conversations, and memorable achievements.

Swipe through to revisit the year gone by.

Not everyone pursues a doctorate. Some pursue impact.

The Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) at IMDR, Pune is an AICTE-approved doctoral programme designed for ambitious professionals, educators, and aspiring scholars. Here, research goes beyond theory—it becomes a structured journey that creates real-world relevance across industry, policy, and society.

With a collaborative research culture, strong academic support, and opportunities to engage with Pune's thriving industry ecosystem, IMDR provides the foundation to question, discover, and contribute meaningful insights that matter.

Research. Influence. Lead.

Admission Open - 2026-27


https://www.imdr.edu/fellow-programme-in-management

Know more contact us on 9850496170.

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 .