Campus News

SDMIMD Awarded Prestigious BSIS Label by EFMD Global

SDMIMD has successfully completed the Business School Impact System (BSIS) assessment and has been awarded the prestigious BSIS Label. SDMIMD is currently the second institution in India to receive this recognition.

The BSIS assessment is a comprehensive and holistic evaluation framework that measures a business school’s impact across seven key dimensions, reflecting its contribution to stakeholders, society, and the broader ecosystem. These dimensions include Financial, Educational, Business Development, Intellectual, Impact within the Regional Ecosystem, Societal Impact, and Image Impact.

The BSIS Label reaffirms SDMIMD’s commitment to creating meaningful and measurable impact across these areas. This achievement stands as a testament to the collective efforts of the institute’s faculty, students, alumni, and stakeholders, who continuously strive to create sustained value.

SDMIMD remains committed to further strengthening its mission of delivering responsible management education and contributing positively to society.

SDMIMD’s PGDM Program Reaccredited by EFMD for Five Years

Recognizing the quality of management education and the strong focus on internationalization at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru, the global accreditation body European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) has reaccredited SDMIMD’s flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program for a further period of five years from 2026.

It may be recalled that the PGDM program was first accredited by EFMD in 2017 for three years, followed by renewals in 2020 and 2023, each for a period of three years.

Notably, SDMIMD was the first Indian B-school to receive this prestigious accreditation in 2017, placing the institute prominently on the global map of quality management education.

With this renewed recognition, the institute aims to further strengthen its international collaborations, academic partnerships, and joint research initiatives, leveraging the global network of EFMD-accredited institutions worldwide.

Students Lead with Innovative Ideas at Vision Mysuru–2050 Grand Finale

Mysuru, March 24, 2026: The Grand Finale of Vision Mysuru 2050, an ideation challenge by SDMIMD, was held on March 23, 2026, bringing together students, civic leaders, and industry experts to envision the city’s future.
 
From 317 submissions, the top 5 ideas were shortlisted and presented before a distinguished jury. The first prize was awarded to the Shudhi Project by Team Eco Prabal (Dishaa Arjun and team, Excel Public School), receiving ₹50,000. The second prize went to M15 Grid by Rohith R. Kuthnikar (L&T Limited), receiving ₹25,000.
 
The jury included eminent leaders from administration, academia, and industry. Shri Nitesh Patil, IAS, highlighted the importance of such initiatives in driving civic innovation and bridging public ideas with governance.
 
Dr. (Lt. Col.) S. N. Prasad, Director, SDMIMD, emphasized that the platform successfully identified actionable and impactful ideas for the future of Mysuru.

RDP on Factor Analysis and SEM

This edition of the Research Development Program (RDP) was organised by SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysore on March 6-7 was focused on the theme: "Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) in Social Science Research: Navigating from Data to Publication". The RDP is an initiative of SDMIMD aimed at creating an eco-system to build research skills and capability. Towards this endeavour, we had the pleasure of hosting, interacting and discussing with a vibrant cohort of more than 50 members from the south Indian states who are academicians, research scholars and practitioners. This initiative contributes to strengthening our efforts towards impactful research and caters into the needs of the policies, strategies and society. 
 
This edition of research training was conceptualised, designed and delivered by Dr B Venkatraja, Associate Professor of Economics, SDMIMD, Dr.Srilakshminarayana G, Associate Professor of Quantitative Methods, SDMIMD and Dr. Sriram M, Associate Professor of Finance, SDMIMD.  The active engagement and spirit exhibited by the participants elevated the discussions of hands-on sessions to the next level. 

Vision Mysuru–2050 Receives Strong Response; Grand Finale on March 23

Mysuru, March 14, 2026: Vision Mysuru–2050, a student-driven civic initiative of the SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru, has entered the idea evaluation phase at the institute’s campus. Launched on February 12, 2026, the initiative aims to transform citizen insights and innovative proposals into structured recommendations for the future development of Mysuru.

The initiative received an overwhelming response with over 300 ideas from students, citizens, and professionals. After an initial screening, 172 ideas have been shortlisted for presentation before a jury panel comprising domain experts from fields such as defence, heritage, academia, technology, and management.

The submissions address key themes including urban infrastructure, sustainability, digital governance, tourism, heritage conservation, social inclusion, and economic development.

The Top 5 ideas will advance to the Grand Finale on March 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM, where teams will present their proposals before district authorities and experts. The Top 3 winning ideas will be selected, and the shortlisted proposals will also be compiled into a White Paper contributing to Mysuru’s long-term development vision.

Vision Mysuru–2050 continues to promote collaborative and participatory urban planning, bringing together citizens, experts, and institutions to reimagine the future of Mysuru.

Invited Talk by Dr. Fernando Loizides

An insightful invited talk organized by the Alumni Network Team of SDMIMD - ANTS (PRERANA) in association with the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS).
 
Dr. Fernando Loizides, Associate Professor in Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University and Director of the Data Science Academy, delivered a compelling session on "Access for All: Data Science, Accessibility, and the Future of Emerging Technologies."
 
The talk highlighted how data science and emerging technologies - such as predictive models, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and adaptive intelligent systems - are reshaping accessibility across digital and physical environments. A key takeaway was that accessibility should not be viewed as an optional feature but as a fundamental principle of responsible and inclusive solutions to improve access for specially abled individuals in society.
 
A truly thought-provoking session that reinforced the importance of designing technologies that empower everyone.

SDMIMD Student Selected for Advanced Entrepreneurship Programme at IIM Raipur

Ms. Krupa Shetty of the PGDM 2025–27 batch at SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru, was shortlisted to participate in the Advanced Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme (ESDP) on New Venture Creation conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Raipur from March 1 to March 5, 2026. The programme was sponsored by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
 
The five-day programme provided participants with valuable exposure to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, venture creation, and the evolving startup ecosystem. The sessions offered key insights into identifying business opportunities, developing sustainable business models, understanding funding avenues for startups, and leveraging innovation and technology for business growth.
 
Participation in such programmes enables students to gain practical perspectives on entrepreneurship and strengthens their understanding of the processes involved in building and scaling new ventures.

SDMIMD Partners with CII Mysuru for Symposium on Inspiring Women to Live Fulfilling Lives

SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) was the Knowledge Partner for the ‘Inspiring Women to Live Fulfilling Lives’ Symposium, organised by CII Mysuru on February 13, 2026, at the Infosys Mysuru campus in partnership with rProcess Outsourcing Services and Infosys Mysuru. The symposium brought together 200+ participants from industry and academia to engage in discussions on women’s well-being and career progression. The programme featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and expert-led sessions that explored the challenges and opportunities faced by women in balancing professional responsibilities with personal aspirations.
 
The sessions highlighted practical perspectives on four pillars of well-being: physical, mental, emotional, and financial. The discussions encouraged participants to share experiences and reflect on strategies for building supportive personal and professional environments. The symposium received positive feedback from participants and contributed to advancing conversations on enabling women to pursue fulfilling and balanced lives.

Vision Mysuru 2050 – A Student-Led Initiative by SDMIMD

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SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) has launched Vision Mysuru 2050, a student-driven initiative to envision and contribute to the long-term development of Mysuru as a sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready city.
 
The initiative provides a platform for students, corporate professionals, thinkers and citizens to share ideas on key areas such as urban governance, environment, mobility, heritage, entrepreneurship, and social well-being. It promotes participative thinking and responsible citizenship in shaping the city’s future.
 
The initiative is inspired by the message of our Honorable Chairman and Brand Ambassador, Dr. Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari, Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala, who emphasizes the importance of collective vision and youth engagement in building value-driven cities.
 
SDMIMD invites citizens, alumni, professionals, and well-wishers to contribute their ideas and be part of this collaborative effort to shape Mysuru’s future.
 
To know more and share your ideas, visit:

6th Edition of Developing Business Excellence (DBE) Programme

SDMIMD successfully conducted the 6th edition of its Developing Business Excellence (DBE) Programme from February 2 to 9, 2026. The programme brought together foreign national students from Vietnam, Mauritius, Kenya, Liberia, Tanzania, and Nepal studying in India.
 
The programme provided participants with a holistic understanding of India’s civilizational ethos, cultural diversity, governance systems, and contemporary business environment through expert-led academic sessions and experiential learning.
 
The DBE Programme reflects SDMIMD’s commitment to global academic engagement and its mission to nurture responsible, culturally aware, and values-driven future leaders in an increasingly interconnected world.