IMT Hyderabad is a nationally accredited and internationally aligned business school committed to delivering high-quality management education in India. Our accreditations and global memberships reflect rigorous academic standards, strong governance practices, and a culture of continuous improvement aligned with global benchmarks in management education.

IMT Hyderabad’s PGDM programs are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), the highest national accreditation body for technical and professional education in India. NBA accreditation confirms the quality of our curriculum, faculty, teaching-learning processes, student outcomes, and institutional systems. In addition, the PGDM program at IMT Hyderabad is recognized as equivalent to an MBA by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), ensuring nationwide academic and industry acceptance.

At the international level, IMT Hyderabad holds SAQS accreditation, awarded by AMDISA. SAQS accreditation evaluates institutions on multiple dimensions including academic rigor, governance, internationalization, corporate connect, ethics, sustainability, and societal impact. This international accreditation places IMT Hyderabad among a select group of globally benchmarked business schools in South Asia.

IMT Hyderabad is also a member of AACSB International and EFMD Global, two of the world’s most respected accreditation and quality assurance bodies for business schools. AACSB and EFMD membership signals our alignment with global best practices in management education and our active engagement with international quality assurance frameworks.

Together, NBA accreditation, AIU equivalence, SAQS accreditation, and memberships in AACSB and EFMD underscore IMT Hyderabad’s position as a globally oriented management institute in India. At IMT Hyderabad, accreditation is not a one-time achievement but an ongoing commitment to excellence in management education.