International School of Management (ISM), Patna, was established in 2011 with the objective of providing quality higher education and professional education in the fields of management, computer applications, commerce, journalism and mass communication, and allied disciplines. The institution is committed to contributing to the development of higher education in Bihar by providing students with accessible, relevant, value-based and career-oriented education.
Since its establishment, ISM Patna has been working towards creating an academic environment that promotes teaching, learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, professional development, ethical values and social responsibility. The institution seeks to develop graduates and postgraduates who possess sound academic knowledge, professional competence, analytical ability, communication skills, technological awareness and a sense of responsibility towards society.
The institution functions within the applicable statutory, regulatory and affiliating framework governing its academic programmes and institutional activities.
The vision of ISM Patna is to contribute to the development of competent, ethical and socially responsible professionals through quality education, research, innovation and industry engagement.
The major objectives of the institution include:
Providing quality higher and professional education.
Promoting academic excellence and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Developing employability, entrepreneurship and professional competencies among students.
Encouraging research, innovation, consultancy and knowledge creation.
Integrating contemporary technology and digital learning with conventional academic practices.
Promoting ethical values, leadership, social responsibility and sustainable development.
Facilitating interaction between academia, industry and society.
Providing opportunities for holistic development of students.
ISM Patna offers academic and professional programmes in disciplines including Management, Computer Applications, Commerce, and Journalism and Mass Communication, subject to applicable statutory approvals and affiliation requirements.
The programmes offered by the institution include:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Computer Applications
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
The academic programmes are designed and delivered in accordance with the applicable norms, regulations, curriculum requirements and academic framework of the concerned statutory/regulatory and affiliating authorities.
The institution places emphasis on maintaining academic standards, updating curricula in accordance with emerging requirements, and providing students with opportunities for practical and experiential learning.
The teaching-learning process at ISM Patna is designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. Faculty members employ appropriate pedagogical methods according to the requirements of individual courses and subjects.
The institution promotes:
Experiential learning
Participative learning
Problem-solving and case-based learning
Project-based learning
Presentations and seminars
Group discussions
Industry interaction
Workshops and guest lectures
Educational and industrial visits
Internships and practical assignments
Digital and technology-enabled learning
Particular emphasis is placed on developing students' analytical thinking, communication skills, decision-making abilities, problem-solving capacity, leadership qualities and digital competencies.
ISM Patna has a 3.5-acre campus providing infrastructure for academic, administrative, co-curricular and student-support activities. The campus is intended to provide a conducive environment for teaching, learning, research, innovation and student development.
The institutional infrastructure is developed and maintained to support academic programmes and includes facilities such as classrooms, administrative offices, library and learning resources, computer facilities, laboratories and spaces for academic and co-curricular activities, as applicable.
The institution continues to strengthen its physical and digital infrastructure in accordance with academic requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
The institution recognizes qualified and competent faculty as a key component of quality higher education. ISM Patna seeks to maintain an appropriate academic environment through the engagement of faculty members possessing qualifications and experience relevant to their respective disciplines and as prescribed by applicable regulatory and affiliating authorities.
Faculty members are encouraged to participate in:
Research and publication
Faculty development programmes
Seminars and conferences
Workshops and training programmes
Consultancy and professional activities
Curriculum-related academic activities
Industry-academia interaction
Student mentoring and guidance
The institution promotes continuous professional development so that faculty members remain updated with developments in their respective academic and professional fields.
Research and innovation constitute important components of the academic objectives of ISM Patna. The institution seeks to create an environment conducive to research, scholarly activities, interdisciplinary work and knowledge creation.
Faculty and students are encouraged to undertake research in areas relevant to contemporary academic and societal requirements, including:
Management and strategic management
Human resource management
Marketing and finance
Entrepreneurship
Business analytics
Information technology and computer applications
Artificial intelligence and digital transformation
Sustainability and ESG
Commerce and financial management
Media and communication
Emerging interdisciplinary areas
The institution encourages participation in conferences, seminars, workshops, research projects and scholarly publications. It also seeks to strengthen collaboration with academic institutions, industry and other organizations for knowledge sharing and research development.
ISM Patna recognizes the importance of integrating academic education with practical exposure and professional requirements. The institution therefore promotes interaction with industry professionals, entrepreneurs, financial experts, technology professionals, media professionals and other domain experts.
Students may be provided opportunities for:
Guest lectures by industry professionals
Corporate interaction
Industrial and educational visits
Internships
Live projects
Case studies
Management activities
Career counselling
Placement-oriented training
Professional skill development
Such initiatives are intended to enhance students' understanding of workplace requirements and improve their employability and professional competencies.
The institution promotes entrepreneurship as an important component of professional education. Students are encouraged to develop entrepreneurial competencies such as opportunity identification, creativity, innovation, business planning, leadership, financial awareness, risk assessment and problem-solving.
Through academic activities, mentoring, expert interaction, workshops and related initiatives, the institution seeks to encourage students to consider entrepreneurship and self-employment as possible career pathways.
The broader objective is to contribute to the development of graduates who can participate effectively in the economy both as professionals and, where appropriate, as entrepreneurs and innovators.
ISM Patna considers holistic student development an integral part of higher education. In addition to academic instruction, the institution promotes activities designed to enhance students' communication skills, leadership abilities, teamwork, creativity, confidence and social awareness.
Students are encouraged to participate in:
Seminars and conferences
Workshops
Cultural activities
Management and technical competitions
Sports and extracurricular activities
Social-awareness programmes
Community engagement
Student clubs and institutional activities
Career and professional development programmes
The institution also seeks to provide appropriate academic guidance, mentoring and career-related support to students.
ISM Patna recognizes its responsibility towards the surrounding community and seeks to contribute to social development through extension and outreach activities.
Under its Society Connect Programme, the institution has undertaken activities relating to education, digital literacy, health, environmental awareness and community development. Such activities have included:
Computer literacy programmes
Digital and internet literacy initiatives
English language and communication training
Leadership development activities
Tree plantation programmes
Health check-up camps
Flood relief and community-support activities
Social and public-awareness programmes
These initiatives provide students with opportunities to understand social issues and participate in activities promoting social responsibility, community engagement, leadership, teamwork and civic awareness.
The institution provides career-development and placement support to students through activities such as employer interaction, career counselling, skill development, internships, industry interaction and placement facilitation.
As an institutional achievement of the 2020 placement cycle, the institute reported successful completion of its placement process despite the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 30% of students received multiple offers, the reported average salary increased from approximately ₹5 lakh per annum to ₹6 lakh per annum, and the batch recorded 100% placement, with the highest reported package being ₹18 lakh per annum.
Students from BBA and BCA obtained employment opportunities with organizations including Justdial, Canara Bank, BYJU'S, Wipro and Flipkart, among others.
These figures are presented as historical placement data for the 2020 batch and are not intended to represent current placement statistics.
The institution facilitates interaction between students and professionals from different sectors to expose them to contemporary developments in their respective fields.
Depending upon the academic programme, students may receive exposure to professionals from management, finance, banking, accounting, technology, media, journalism, entrepreneurship and corporate organizations.
Educational visits and professional interactions may include visits to relevant organizations such as financial institutions, media organizations, FM stations, studios, corporate establishments and other professional institutions, subject to institutional arrangements and permissions.
Such exposure is intended to supplement classroom education and provide students with an understanding of professional practices and workplace environments.
ISM Patna is committed to maintaining an institutional framework for academic governance, quality assurance and continuous improvement. The institution seeks to ensure that its academic and administrative processes are carried out in accordance with applicable statutory, regulatory and affiliating requirements.
The institution promotes systematic processes relating to:
Academic planning
Curriculum implementation
Faculty development
Student support
Research and innovation
Examination and evaluation
Infrastructure development
Industry interaction
Extension activities
Internal quality assurance
Institutional documentation and record keeping
The institution is also committed to progressively strengthening its quality-assurance mechanisms and preparing itself for applicable accreditation and quality-assessment processes.
ISM Patna is committed to the principles of access, equity, quality, relevance, academic integrity and continuous improvement in higher education.
The institution seeks to provide students with an educational environment in which academic learning is complemented by practical exposure, research orientation, professional development, entrepreneurship, technological awareness and community engagement.
The institution's activities are directed towards contributing to the objectives of higher education and developing competent and responsible human resources capable of contributing to economic, technological and social development.
International School of Management (ISM), Patna, is committed to fulfilling the objectives of higher education and maintaining appropriate academic, administrative and institutional standards in accordance with the applicable provisions of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, and other relevant statutory, regulatory and affiliating requirements.
The institution undertakes to maintain transparency in its academic and administrative functioning and to provide the necessary information, records and supporting documents to the competent authorities as and when required.
The institution further seeks to strengthen its academic programmes, faculty resources, infrastructure, research activities, student-support systems, quality-assurance mechanisms and community-engagement initiatives in accordance with applicable norms and standards.
Through its continued commitment to quality teaching, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, professional education, social responsibility and institutional development, ISM Patna aims to contribute meaningfully to the higher-education ecosystem of Bihar and to the broader objectives of national development.
International School of Management (ISM), Patna
Patna, Bihar
Established: 2011
