Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) has received AACSB accreditation, one of the highest recognitions for business schools in the world.
The accreditation is given by AACSB International, an organization founded in 1916 that checks the quality of business education across the globe.
Only around 6% of business schools worldwide have this accreditation. In India, only about 30 institutes have earned it. Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) is now one of them.
LBSIM Joins India’s Leading Business Schools
After receiving AACSB accreditation, LBSIM joins well-known institutes such as:
- Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
- Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
- Indian School of Business
- XLRI Xavier School of Management
- Management Development Institute Gurgaon
What This Means for Students
The accreditation will help students in many ways. It gives global value to the LBSIM degree and improves job opportunities.
| Benefit | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Global Recognition | LBSIM degree gets worldwide value |
| Better Placements | Recruiters trust accredited institutes more |
| Quality Education | Courses follow international standards |
| Skilled Faculty | Teachers are checked for academic and industry knowledge |
| International Opportunities | More chances for exchange programmes and partnerships |
| Long-Term Value | The AACSB tag helps throughout a student’s career |
Students who enter LBSIM with good scores in entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, and GMAT can benefit from strong placement opportunities and industry exposure.
Top companies such as EY, Morgan Stanley, PwC, and Deloitte regularly recruit students from LBSIM.
Strong Focus on Industry Learning
LBSIM said the accreditation is the result of more than 30 years of work in education and student development.
The institute offers learning through:
- Bloomberg Terminal Lab
- Analytics labs
- AI-based learning
- IBM Analytics partnership
- TATA Outbound Leadership Programme
Students also learn from experienced faculty members, including former vice-chancellors, IAS and IFS officers, army leaders, and corporate professionals.
Statements from Leadership
Shri Anil Shastri, Chairman, LBSIM
Shri Anil Shastri said the accreditation reflects the values on which LBSIM was built — honesty, hard work, and responsible leadership inspired by former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
Dr. Praveen Gupta, Director, LBSIM
Dr. Praveen Gupta said the achievement came after years of effort in improving teaching quality, faculty development, and placements.
He added that the accreditation confirms LBSIM’s strong position in management education.
About LBSIM
Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management is a management institute located in Dwarka, New Delhi. It offers PGDM programmes in finance, analytics, and AI-focused management education.
With AACSB accreditation, LBSIM is now among a small group of Indian business schools recognized at the global level.
