About IBS

Established in 1995, ICFAI Business School (IBS) has grown into a well-established name in management education, with a strong presence across nine campuses in India. Conceived at a time when access to quality management education was limited, IBS was founded with a clear purpose—to expand opportunities and create a wider base of professionally trained managers.

Over the years, IBS has built a reputation for consistent academic delivery, relevant curriculum, and industry-aligned learning. Its hallmark is a case-based teaching model ensures that students engage with real business situations, strengthening their ability to analyse, decide, and lead.

Yasaswy and IBS: India’s education game-changers

Shri N. J. Yasaswy (1950-2011), founder of the ICFAI Group of educational institutions and a pioneer in promoting higher education in the private sector had a brilliant academic career: B.Com (Andhra University 1969 – First Rank), CA Inter (May 1971 – First Rank), CA Final (May 1973 – First Rank), ICWA Inter (July 1970 – First Rank) and ICWA Final (July 1972 – First Rank). He was the recipient of the Basu Foundation Award for the Best Student of the Year from both – The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (in 1972) and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (in 1973).

During 1974-1980, Mr. Yasaswy was associated with the Administrative Staff College of India as a Faculty Member. In 1981, he started his consultancy firm, Yasaswy Management Associates Private Limited, Hyderabad.

Mr. Yasaswy was appointed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh as Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Trading Corporation (1985–88), and Vice-Chairman, Public Enterprises Management Board (1986–88). He was a visiting faculty member at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (1986-88) and was nominated as a Member on the SEBI Committee on Accounting Standards. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Certified International Investment Analysts (ACIIA), Switzerland. He authored several books on finance and investments. He was charismatic, a great teacher, an institution builder, a visionary and a genius who was years ahead of his time. His vision will continue to guide ICFAI forever.

Shri N.J. Yasaswy founded ICFAI in 1984 with a transformative mission: to make world-class education accessible to all. In 1985, he took a pioneering step by launching India’s first financial analysis program, setting ICFAI apart as a leader in innovative education. By 1995, recognizing the growing demand for quality management education beyond the privileged few, Shri Yasaswy established ICFAI Business School (IBS). What began as a bold idea has now become a powerhouse of business education, shaping the careers of thousands of students across India.

From a modest start, IBS has become one of India’s most prestigious business schools, now offering MBA and PGPM programs across nine campuses in Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Dehradun, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Guided by the principles of merit, ethics, and innovation, IBS remains agile, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of the business world while staying true to its founder’s vision.

Shri. NJ Yasaswy

Curriculum that keeps pace

The academic structure is continuously refined in consultation with academicians, industry experts, recruiters, and alumni. This ensures that students are equipped with skills that are current, practical, and aligned with market expectations.

A student-centric ecosystem

IBS prioritises a student-centric environment where the focus extends beyond textbooks to career readiness, personality development, and individual mentoring. Recognizing that students come from diverse academic and social backgrounds, the system is built to support each individual in developing confidence, communication skills, and a professional presence.

Preparing for the corporate world

Presentations, group work, case discussions, and continuous evaluation prepare students for the demands of a rigorous corporate environment. Focused support through soft skills training, mentoring, and career grooming ensures readiness for placements and professional roles.

IBS Organizational
Structure

IBS Hyderabad is a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), a Deemed-to-be University offering MBA and PhD programs. IBS Bangalore operates as an off-campus center of IFHE Hyderabad and offers the MBA and PhD program. Both IBS Dehradun and IBS Jaipur are constituents of their respective state-established ICFAI Universities, both offering the MBA and PhD program.

The IBS campuses in Ahmedabad, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Pune operate as independent professional institutions. They offer a two-year, full-time Post-Graduate Management Program designed to prepare students for corporate careers. These five campuses are independent entities and are not affiliated with, nor are they off-campus centers of, any university.