The Higher Education Review

With a vision to be a leader in professional education, research and development, the undergraduate campus of Prestige Institute of Management and Research, Indore is standing elevated with excellence and carrying forward the rich legacy of the Prestige Education Foundation in multiple folds. The institute is a brainchild of Padma Shri awardee Dr. N.N.Jain, an entrepreneur, industrialist and philanthropist. After the successful completion of his professional journey Dr. N.N. Jain took a call to pursue his dream as an entrepreneur.

In the 44 year long journey Dr Jain invested himself to the cause of education since he strongly believed that his success and growth were only possible because of education. Carrying the vision of Dr. N.N. Jain to new heights, Dr. Davish Jain, Chairman, Prestige Education Foundation and Chancellor, Prestige University and Dipin Jain, Vice Chairman, Prestige Education Foundation and Pro Chancellor, Prestige University, are now spearheading this intellectual entity by following the footprints, vision of their father and imbibing his learning.

Operating for the greater good of the students
Adding more about Prestige Institute, Dr Harshvardhan Halve who is the Director In-charge of UG at the institute, says, "The journey of our undergraduate campus has come a long way from the era of being the first institute which launched the BBA program in India to the present day's most promising and vivacious learning hub that has mentored and skilled many young minds. The institute has been accredited thrice by NAAC and in 2021 with the highest grade A ++.

It has also been enlisted in several higher education rankings done by esteemed media houses such as India Today 24th Ranking in BBA Colleges, Times B ­ School Survey ­ 5th Ranking in BBA Colleges, Business Today 2020, 68 Overall Ranking 46 (Top 100: Private B-School), 68 (Learning Experience), 79 (Placement Performance), 54 (Selection Process) 66 (Future Orientation)

12 (Top 100: ROI) under GHRDC ­ 12th Ranking in BBA Colleges. India Today, 2021 27th Ranking in BCA colleges. The Week 2020 ranking, positioned it as 26th rank in all India and 18h rank B-School West Zone. The campus has grown as an illustrious preeminent institution pioneering in the sphere of courses like Management, Commerce, IT and Media.

Keeping abreast of Industry needs and changing focus towards globalization and enhancing students' exposure towards the outer world and industry, the institute offers specialized and industry-ready programs such as BBA `Foreign Trade', BBA with specialization Family Business & Analytics, B.com with specialization Banking and Finance and BAJMC with specialization Electronic Media to give their career and future endeavors a great start. The institute's teaching pedagogy revolves around foundation building, skills enhancement, application approach and inclination towards research.

“Prestige institute's teaching pedagogy revolves around foundation building, skills enhancement, application approach and inclination towards research.”

The institute also promotes research at the undergraduate level and has awarded and published some of the key projects undertaken by the students. Prestige Institute has also added certification programs and industry linkages like the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and BFSI an apprenticeship program under B.Com, Port visits for Foreign Trade, IBM certifications for BCA and language proficiency certifications by Cambridge, to develop the knowledge base, improve skills and competency level and sharpen individual orientations. Maintaining a strong network with industry, professionals, mentors and tech enablers for enhanced learning for students has always been the key priority.

A pioneer who aspires to be a standard bearer
A good, high-quality education is possible with the right blend of mentors and a conducive learning atmosphere to deliver desired results. A sound infrastructure is one of the most crucial elements for creating an excellent learning environment within an institution. The infrastructure of the Prestige Institute meets every requirement to ensure smart, engaging and holistic learning by students.

Their in-house ERP helps them in effective learning management. The multimedia studio for media students aims at imparting skills for various production-led activities.

The Technology-enabled classrooms with LED screens, projectors, video lectures, podcasts, and presentations innovate and enhance students' learning experience. The institute gives special emphasis on technology-aided teaching methods and assessments as it enables students and faculty to work together as partners toward achieving a visible and clear goal. This continuous effort has brought many laurels for the institute as their alumni have made their way to prestigious institutes and organizations across the globe.



Adding more about their MOUs and future aspirations, Dr Harshvardhan says, "The institute has been able to build partnerships and establish linkages through MOUs with international universities such as (FIU-USA, Mississippi-USA, Heriot Watt-UK). We also give room for International Student Exchange Programs and Edutainment visits for enhanced learning. Our students actively engage and organize ideation, startup events, seminars, webinars and workshops to build the vibrant startup ecosystem. We endeavor to provide quality higher education on par with international standards.

In this journey, we persistently seek and adopt innovative methods to nurture the generations as per the competitive environment. The institute encourages a quest for knowledge and enthusiasm for learning, development as a socially responsible being. We welcome you to come and be a part of our institute to experience the mindful learning environment and enhance yourself professionally and contribute towards nation-building.

Dr. Davish Jain, Chairman
This pioneering educator has been striving to offer industry-centric education to the students so that they are equipped with the needed skills required to thrive in the modern world.