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Merit with Ethics

ICFAI Group has 3 Strategic Institutional Units, the ICFAI Universities, the ICFAI Business Schools and the Flexible Learning Programs (Distance Mode). In all the programs offered across these units, the emphasis is on adherence to academic rigor and differentiated curriculum that bridges the industry - academia gap.

ICFAI was established in 1984 as a not-for-profit society with the broad objective of empowering citizens through world class quality education. The Institute announced its arrival into the Indian education fora by innovatively launching the CFA Program in 1985. The CFA Program was a unique program in finance aimed at equipping students and working professionals desiring a contemporary finance qualification to help them in the competitive corporate world. Since its establishment, ICFAI Group has made a significant mark in the Indian educational field with a pan-Indian network and presence.

Innovation has been the mainstay of ICFAI Group with innovation prevalent in its programs and even its culture. Subsequently, there was a big leap when ICFAI Group started its chain of business schools (IBS) across India in 1995 to offer management program. Since its inception, IBS has been consistently ranked among the top ranked B-Schools of India providing excellent academic delivery and infrastructure to its students and transforming them into leaders for the future.

Another example that is a testimony to the culture of innovation is the introduction of Case Study methodology at IBS. The Case Research Center at IBS, has become a center of excellence and has won several accolades across the world.

ICFAI Group has 3 Strategic Institutional Units, the ICFAI Universities, the ICFAI Business Schools and the Flexible Learning Programs (Distance Mode). In all the programs offered across these units, the emphasis is on adherence to academic rigor and differentiated curriculum that bridges the industry - academia gap.

ICFAI Group focuses on learning rather than instruction. In addition, the institute is engaged in important areas of research covering environmental sustainability, agricultural economics, health policy, financial economics, banking, intellectual property rights etc. There have been path-breaking research and good quality publications in these areas.

Flexible and tech enabled learning also plays an important role in ICFAI's teaching methodology. The delivery takes place with the use of hi-tech learning management system at campus programs and content delivery for distance learning through online medium.

ICFAI Group practices the value of academic integrity at all levels. As a policy, admissions are purely based on merit and there is nothing like capitation fee et al. The fee payable is published in the application material and that remains unchanged.


The ICFAI Group's culture of teaching and learning supports and fosters intellectual and personality development among its graduating students. They carry an attitude of ownership of their work. ICFAI Group strives to make the students - DOERS. The programs are designed such that the students & professionals graduating from the institution have the ability to take risks, make decisions and own the work. ICFAI Group system, strongly believes in developing an entrepreneurial mindset among its graduating students.

At ICFAI, students inculcate research and analytical orientation due to its institutional strength and support for the research and development activities. Holistically, the student undergoes a transformative change.

The alumni of ICFAI Group are working in renowned companies world-wide. Collectively, ICFAI Group alumni contribute significantly to the growth story of India.

IFHE Hyderabad

The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is a deemed University established under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. It has evolved a comprehensive student-centric learning approach consisting of several stages, designed to add significant values to the learner's understanding in an integrated manner, covering relevant knowledge, practical skills and positive attitudes. >>>

The ICFAI University, Dehradun

The ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand (hereinafter referred to as the University) was established under the ICFAI University Act 2003 (Act No.16 of 2003) passed by the Uttaranchal Legislative Assembly and assented to by the Governor on July 08,2003. >>>

The ICFAI University, Tripura

The ICFAI University, Tripura (referred to hereafter as the University) was established in 2004 through an Act of State Legislature (Tripura Act 8 of 2004). The University has been approved by the University Grants Commission, under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.>>>

The ICFAI University, Sikkim

The ICFAI University, Sikkim has been established under Section 4 (2) of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Sikkim Act 2004 (Act 9 of 2004) passed by Legislative Assembly of Sikkim. The University has been notified under Notification No.9/LD/2004 Dated, 15-10-2004.>>>

The ICFAI University, Jharkhand

The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Jharkhand (hereinafter referred to as the University) was established under the provisions of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Act, 2006 (Jharkhand Act No. 08 of 2007), vide Notification dated June 17, 2008 of the Government of Jharkhand.>>>

The ICFAI University, Mizoram

The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Mizoram (hereinafter referred to as the University) was established under the provisions of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Mizoram Act 2006, (Act No. 4 of 2006), vide Notification No. B.12012/2/2006-EDC, dated 19.10.2006.>>>

The ICFAI University, Meghalaya

The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Meghalaya was established under the provisions of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University Act, 2005 (Meghalaya Act No. 12 of 2005) vide Notification No. EDN. 261/2004/124 dated 22.02.2006 of the Government of Meghalaya. >>>

The ICFAI University, Nagaland

The ICFAI University, Nagaland has been established under the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Nagaland Act 2006 passed by Legislative Assembly of Nagaland.>>>

The ICFAI University, Raipur

The ICFAI University, Raipur has been established under Section 9(2) of the Chhattisgarh Private Universities (Establishment and Operations) Act 2005 and notified on March 25, 2011. >>>

The ICFAI University, Jaipur

The ICFAI University, Jaipur has been notified by the Government of Rajasthan (Act No. 20 of 2011). >>>

The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh

The ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh has been notified by the Government of Himachal Pradesh in July, 2011. >>>

IBS Hyderabad

IBS Hyderabad (Faculty of Management Studies) is a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, which is declared to be a Deemed-to-be-university under Section 3 of UGC Act. 1956. IBS offers high-quality programs in different areas of management to a cross-section of students, executives and professionals across India. >>>

IBS Mumbai

Set in the financial and industrial capital of India, IBS Mumbai leverages academic rigour with close industrial interaction to bring out the best of every student on campus. The excellent faculty members and state-of-the-art facilities make the intense transformation from student to manager smooth. >>>

IBS Ahmedabad

Set in India’s fastest growing state, IBS Ahmedabad has soared to great heights through academic rigour and regular industry interaction. >>>

IBS Bengaluru

Set in India’s IT hub, a city that has lent itself to a verb in the English language, IBS Bengaluru brings together the finest faculty and students. >>>

IBS Gurgaon

IBS Gurgaon, set in the fast growing corporate city of Gurgaon, has been achieving its vision of creating a new class of managers for the uber-competitive business world. >>>

IBS Kolkata

Set in the vibrant and intellectual ‘City of Joy’, IBS Kolkata is committed to training the best managers by combining academic rigour and active industry interface. >>>

IBS Pune

Set in the city known as “the Oxford of the East”, IBS Pune has lived up to the reputation of the city by providing world-class management education. The rise of Pune as a corporate centre and its proximity to Mumbai means there is ample scope for applying classroom learning to real-life problems. >>>

IBS Dehradun

IBS Dehradun (Faculty of Management Studies), a constituent of The ICFAI University, Dehradun recognized by UGC under section 2(f) of the UGC Act. IBS Dehradun provides high quality, value based, career-oriented management education. >>>

IBS Jaipur

IBS Jaipur (Faculty of Management Studies), a constituent of ICFAI University, Jaipur is an institute with a difference. Its vision is based on innovative learning methodologies, constant improvement, cultivation of practical skills and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. >>>