AIMA has just completed 60 years. What have been some of the milestones of AIMA in the last 60 years and what is the roadmap for the future?

AIMA has played a central role in developing the country’s management capability since its foundation in 1957. AIMA has provided thought leadership to Indian management and delivered management education, training and testing services to Indian organizations. AIMA’s importance was recognized by the government and AIMA has been a permanent invitee on IIMs’ boards since 1961.

AIMA began by offering an advanced programme in management in partnership with MIT and went on to democratize management education by pioneering post-graduate diploma in management by the distance mode. AIMA made management education more accessible to students beyond the big cities by launching MAT that could be used by all business schools. AIMA trained bureaucrats and army officers in management through customized programmes. Over the years AIMA has produced over 45000 management graduates who are now leading Indian industry.

After building management capability in the country