IPS Academy, Indore is a private group of institutes started by the IPS Academy Trust in 1994 in Madhya Pradesh. It runs 16 institutes from one 58-acre campus in Indore and offers courses in engineering, management, law, architecture, pharmacy, design, hotel management, social sciences, and related fields.

The academy has NAAC A++ accreditation, awarded in 2022, and is the highest-graded private institution in Madhya Pradesh. Its Institute of Engineering and Science (IES) and Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR) have UGC Autonomous status. IES also has NBA accreditation for 5 undergraduate engineering programmes.

The campus is in Rajendra Nagar, Indore, close to the city centre. Across all institutes, IPS Academy has more than 10,000 students and over 500 faculty members.

  • Engineering and Technology (IES): Students can study B.Tech in CSE, AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, IoT, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Fire Safety, Fashion Technology, and Robotics, along with M.Tech in 8 specialisations and ME in Data Science and Digital Communications.
  • Management (IBMR): The institute offers MBA in Marketing, Finance, Financial Administration, Business Economics, and International Business, along with BBA, BBA in Foreign Trade and Hospital Administration, and M.Com.
  • Architecture: Courses include B.Arch and M.Arch.
  • Pharmacy: IPS Academy offers B.Pharm and M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Quality Assurance.
  • Law: Law courses include B.A.LLB (Hons.), BBA LLB (Hons.), and LLM.
  • Other disciplines: The academy also offers B.Des in Fashion Design, BHM, BHMCT, BA (Hons.) Economics, BCA, M.Sc. Biotechnology, and PhD programmes.

Course fees include INR 1.27 Lakhs for B.Tech in CSE, AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, and IoT, INR 1.45 Lakhs for MBA, and INR 5.15 Lakhs for B.Tech in Robotics and Control.

Eligible students can apply for merit scholarships and government-linked scholarship schemes offered across different institutes of the group.

The highest placement package at IPS Academy is INR 52 LPA. As per NIRF data, the engineering median package is INR 4.09 LPA. In the latest placement cycle, more than 1,904 students were placed by 563 companies.

Admission Update: IPS Academy admissions for the 2026-27 session are complete. The next B.Tech cycle is linked to JEE Main 2027 in January 2027. The next MBA cycle is linked to CAT 2026 in November 2026.

IPS Academy Admission Dates 2026

IPS Academy has completed its 2026-27 admission round across institutes. The upcoming entrance-linked timelines are for students planning the next B.Tech and MBA admission cycles.

EventDate
CAT 2026 for the next MBA admission cycleNovember 2026
JEE Main 2027 for the next B.Tech admission cycleJanuary 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Major IPS Academy programmes use entrance scores, counselling, or direct merit depending on the course.

ProgrammeExam AcceptedSelection Route
B.TechJEE Main / MP PGETMP Online Engineering Counselling
MBACAT / MAT / MP MATMP MBA/MCA Counselling or Direct
B.ArchNATA / JEE Paper 2MP Online Counselling
B.PharmPNST / MeritMP Pharmacy Counselling
BBA / BCA / B.Com / Law12th Merit / DirectDirect Admission at Institute

IPS Academy Courses and Fees

IPS Academy offers more than 76 courses through its 16 institutes. Its main study areas include engineering, management, law, architecture, pharmacy, hotel management, and design.

CourseFee
B.Tech (CSE / AI-ML / Data Science / Cyber Security / IoT)INR 1.27 Lakhs
B.Tech (Civil / Mechanical / ECE / EEE / Chemical)INR 86,000
B.Tech (Robotics and Control)INR 5.15 Lakhs
M.Tech (Multiple Disciplines)INR 74,000
MBAINR 1.45 Lakhs
BBAINR 91,000
B.ArchINR 1.12 Lakhs
M.ArchINR 2.02 Lakhs
B.PharmINR 99,200
M.PharmINR 1.50 Lakhs
B.A.LLB (Hons.)INR 84,250
BHM / BHMCTINR 95,950

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The main programme details are listed below with institute, duration, and eligibility.

ProgrammeInstituteDurationEligibilityFees
B.Tech (CSE / AI-ML / Data Science / Cyber Security / IoT)IES4 years10+2 PCM with 45% and JEE MainINR 1.27 Lakhs
B.Tech (Civil / Mechanical / ECE / EEE / Chemical)IES4 years10+2 PCM with 45% and JEE MainINR 86,000
B.Tech (Robotics and Control)IES4 years10+2 PCM with 45% and JEE MainINR 5.15 Lakhs
M.Tech (Multiple Disciplines)IES2 yearsB.Tech/BE in relevant disciplineINR 74,000
MBAIBMR2 yearsGraduation with 50% and CAT or MATINR 1.45 Lakhs
BBAIBMR3 years10+2 with 45%INR 91,000
B.ArchIES5 years10+2 with Maths 50% and NATAINR 1.12 Lakhs
M.ArchIES2 yearsB.Arch with 55%INR 2.02 Lakhs
B.PharmIPS Pharmacy4 years10+2 PCB with 45%INR 99,200
M.PharmIPS Pharmacy2 yearsB.Pharm with 55%INR 1.50 Lakhs
B.A.LLB (Hons.)Law School5 years10+2 with 45%INR 84,250
BHM / BHMCTHotel Management4 years10+2 with 45%INR 95,950

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

B.Tech specialisations in Fire Technology and Safety Engineering and IoT follow the same fee pattern as the CSE/CS-IT group. In the BBA stream, students can choose options such as Foreign Trade, Hospital Administration, and Hotel Management.

IPS Academy Admission Process

IPS Academy follows different admission routes for different courses. Engineering and architecture seats are filled through MP Online counselling, management courses use CAT/MAT scores, pharmacy uses the MP state pharmacy entrance test, and courses such as law, BBA, BCA, and hotel management mainly use merit.

B.Tech Admission (IES)

For B.Tech, students need 10+2 with at least 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Selection is done through JEE Main rank or MP PGET score and the MP Online engineering counselling portal.

  • Take JEE Main in the January or April session
  • Register for engineering counselling on the MP Online portal
  • Enter preferred branches and colleges during choice filling
  • Confirm the allotted seat and pay the seat acceptance fee
  • Visit the IES campus for document verification

IES has UGC Autonomous status. It is NBA-accredited for 5 UG engineering courses, namely CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical Engineering.

MBA Admission (IBMR)

MBA applicants must have a graduation degree with at least 50% aggregate. Admission is based on valid CAT, MAT, or MP MAT scores. IBMR offers MBA specialisations in Marketing, Finance, Financial Administration, International Business, and Business Economics.

IBMR has appeared in the NIRF Management rank band 76 to 100 for five straight years from 2017 to 2021. This makes it one of Madhya Pradesh's consistently ranked management institutes.

B.Arch Admission

B.Arch admission requires 10+2 with at least 50% in Mathematics and a valid NATA or JEE Paper 2 score. The process is completed through the MP Online portal. The Council of Architecture (COA) regulates the programme.

Pharmacy, Law, and Other Programmes

For B.Pharm, students need 10+2 PCB with 45%. Admission is through the MP Pharmacy State Entrance Test (PNST) or direct merit. B.A.LLB and BBA LLB need 10+2 with 45% and are recognised by BCI. BHM and BHMCT admissions are based on 10+2 marks.

IPS Academy Placements

In the 2024 placement batch, IPS Academy placed 1,904 students with 563 companies. The highest package stood at INR 52 LPA, while the engineering median package reported in NIRF data was INR 4.09 LPA.

Most B.Tech placements come from the technology and IT sector. For IBMR students in MBA and BBA, the main hiring areas are banking, financial services, and consulting.

SectorConfirmed Recruiters
IT and TechnologyTCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Cognizant
Consulting and AuditDeloitte, EY, KPMG
BFSIICICI Bank, HDFC Bank
Energy and ManufacturingSiemens, NTPC, Reliance
PharmaCipla, Sun Pharma

IES submits its engineering placement details through the annual NIRF data process. IBMR also submits placement information every year in the Management category.

IPS Academy Rankings

IBMR, IPS Academy's management institute, is the only private college in Madhya Pradesh ranked in the NIRF Management band 76 to 100 for five consecutive years from 2017 to 2021. The IPS Academy group received NAAC A++ accreditation in 2022.

Ranking BodyCategoryRank / BandYears
NIRFManagement (IBMR)Band 76 to 1002017 to 2021 (5 consecutive years)

NAAC A++, awarded in 2022, is the highest grade given by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The engineering institute, IES, also has NBA accreditation for 5 undergraduate programmes.

IPS Academy Scholarships

IPS Academy supports eligible students through merit scholarships, Madhya Pradesh government grants, and central government schemes. The exact scholarship offered depends on the institute and course.

Scholarship TypeEligibilityCoverage
Merit ScholarshipTop academic performers within the batchPartial fee waiver, as per institute policy
MP State ScholarshipSC/ST/OBC candidates from MP with qualifying marksAs per state scheme norms
Central Government Schemes (NSP)EWS and minority students meeting income criteriaAs per scheme norms
Sports / NCC / Defence QuotaSports achievements or defence ward statusAs per institute policy

Students can get scholarship amounts and application dates from the admissions office of their respective IPS Academy institute. Applications for state schemes are handled through the MP scholarship portal.

IPS Academy Campus and Infrastructure

IPS Academy has a 58-acre green campus in Rajendra Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. All 16 institutes work from the same campus, with separate academic buildings for different disciplines.

The engineering wing has labs for CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical programmes, along with robotics and IoT labs. The architecture school has its own design studio. Pharmacy students use pharmaceutical analysis and formulation labs. The hotel management institute has kitchen and hospitality simulation facilities built to match industry needs.

Students also use shared facilities such as the central library, sports complex, student activity centre, cafeteria, and hostels. The campus has road connectivity to central Indore.

IPS Academy vs Medicaps University vs SAGE University

IPS Academy, Medicaps University, and SAGE University are private higher education options in Indore. They attract many students from Madhya Pradesh and central India for engineering, management, and allied courses.

ParameterIPS AcademyMedicaps UniversitySAGE University
Established199419942017
TypePrivate Group (16 Institutes)Private UniversityPrivate University
NAACA++A+A+
NIRF StatusRanked (IBMR, Management band 76-100)RankedNot ranked
Programme StrengthsEngineering, Management, Architecture, LawEngineering, ManagementEngineering, Management

IPS Academy has 30 years of operation, a group-level NAAC A++ grade, and the NIRF-ranked IBMR management school. Medicaps University follows a university-level degree system as a deemed university. SAGE University is a newer institution and has expanded quickly in Indore.

IPS Academy FAQs

Ques. Which NAAC grade does IPS Academy Indore have?

Ans. IPS Academy, Indore has NAAC A++ accreditation, awarded in 2022. NAAC A++ is the highest grade given by NAAC. Its engineering institute, IES, also has UGC Autonomous status and NBA accreditation for 5 undergraduate engineering programmes.

Ques. What is the top package offered at IPS Academy?

Ans. IPS Academy has recorded a highest placement package of INR 52 LPA. According to NIRF data, the median package for engineering graduates is INR 4.09 LPA. In the latest placement cycle, more than 1,904 students were placed across 563 companies. Recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Deloitte, EY, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank.

Ques. How does IPS Academy select students for B.Tech?

Ans. B.Tech admission at IPS Academy is based on JEE Main scores through MP Online engineering counselling. Students need 10+2 with 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The process includes MP Online registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification at the Institute of Engineering and Science (IES) campus.

Ques. Has IBMR IPS Academy been ranked by NIRF?

Ans. Yes. IBMR, the management institute of IPS Academy, was placed in the NIRF Management ranking band 76 to 100 for five consecutive years from 2017 to 2021. It is the only private management college in Madhya Pradesh with this level of consistent NIRF ranking performance.

Ques. Are architecture courses available at IPS Academy?

Ans. Yes. IPS Academy offers a 5-year B.Arch course with fees of INR 1.12 Lakhs and a 2-year M.Arch course with fees of INR 2.02 Lakhs through the Institute of Engineering and Science. For B.Arch, students need 10+2 with Maths at 50% and a valid NATA or JEE Paper 2 score. The architecture course is approved by the Council of Architecture (COA).

Ques. How many institutes are part of IPS Academy?

Ans. IPS Academy has 16 institutes on one 58-acre campus in Indore. The group covers engineering, management, law, architecture, pharmacy, hotel management, design, social sciences, and other streams. The campus has more than 10,000 students and over 500 faculty members.

Ques. What is the MBA fee at IPS Academy?

Ans. The MBA programme at IBMR, IPS Academy's management institute, has fees of INR 1.45 Lakhs. Students can choose specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, Financial Administration, International Business, and Business Economics. Admission requires graduation with 50% marks and a valid CAT or MAT score.