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EFMD Programme Accreditation

PGDM Programme – Bangalore, Kochi & Chennai

Status: Accredited for 5 Years from 2025

A unique Global Distinction. The Crown of Excellence.

The XIME flagship PGDM Programme run across Bangalore, Kochi and Chennai campuses has  secured the prestigious 5-Year Programme Accreditation from EFMD, making it India’s 1st PGDM Programme to earn this duration of accreditation. This recognition places XIME as the 5th in India and 18th in Asia among the coveted list of EFMD-accredited programmes. European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Global based in Brussels, Belgium, one of the world’s most respected accreditation bodies, follows a rigorous multi-stage review that evaluates academic excellence, internationalisation, ethics, sustainability, industry relevance, governance and learner outcomes to conf(er the accreditation to B schools worldwide. 

The value addition with this certification

This milestone reflects XIME’s long-standing commitment to platinum standard management education and reinforces its progression  to a world class center for business studies. For students and recruiters, it provides clear assurance of international standards, credibility and career relevance. An EFMD accredited PGDM programme sets our students a cut above the rest and provides assurance to recruitment partners of globally recognized talent.

  • Global recognition and strong international credibility
  • Improved repute mobility for higher studies abroad
  • Enhanced employability and glidepath to global career pathways
  • Curriculum aligned to global and future forward industry standards
  • Experiential, practice, result oriented and tech-enabled learning
  • Quality validated by international  academicians
  • Consistent periodic reviews, audits and governance standards in academics across campuses
  • Focus on ethical, responsible and globally aware and competent leadership

This milestone reflects XIME’s long-standing commitment to platinum standard management education and reinforces its progression  to a world class center for business studies. For students and recruiters, it provides clear assurance of international standards, credibility and career relevance. An EFMD accredited PGDM programme sets our students a cut above the rest and provides assurance to recruitment partners of globally recognized talent. 

(PDF Certificate Available)

 

 

NBA Accreditation

PGDM Programme – XIME Bangalore

Status: Accredited up to December 2028
(PDF Certificate Available)

Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

AIU recognition affirms the academic credibility and national equivalence of XIME’s PGDM qualifications.

(PDF Certificate Available)

ACBSP Membership

XIME is an active member of ACBSP, reinforcing its dedication to globally recognized quality and business education standards.

AACSB Business Education Alliance

Membership in the AACSB Business Education Alliance reflects XIME’s alignment with international standards of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

QS I-Gauge Indian College Ratings (2024–2026)

The QS I-Gauge Assessment, developed by global ranking authority QS Quacquarelli Symonds, evaluates and benchmarks Indian higher education institutions across key indicators such as teaching quality, employability, research, governance, and infrastructure. The badges indicate different degrees of credentials for consistently and successfully managed learning centres with the best intelligentsia, learners, processes and cutting edge technology.

Platinum Badge – the drivers

Employability: Near-perfect scores driven by strong career support services, immersive industry interlock, active employer engagement, and impactful extracurricular activities.

Governance & Structure: High standards of governance, effective committees for student engagement, compliance systems, and full points in accreditation and faculty resource management.

Diamond Badge – the drivers

Teaching & Learning : Strong faculty-student engagement, mentoring, excellent satisfaction levels, 96.19% completion rate, and an effective Learning Management system.
Academic Development : Robust academic offerings, full scores in faculty qualifications and program strength, and strong support to nurture  faculty and student academic growth.

QS I-GAUGE Scorecard_XIME, Bangalore PDF Available
QS I-Gauge Certificate_XIME PDF Available