Achievements
Apeejay School of Management bags prestigious accolades at the EducationWorld India Higher Education Rankings Awards 2025-26
The B School receives ‘Exemplary Researcher of the Year’ and ‘Best Institute for Providing Industry Relevant Programs’ titles
Apeejay School of Management (ASM), in New Delhi, added yet another feather to its cap by securing two prestigious accolades at the EducationWorld India Higher Education Rankings Awards 2025-26. The institute has been awarded the titles of ‘Exemplary Researcher of the Year’ and ‘Best Institute for Providing Industry Relevant Programs’, reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in India’s management education landscape.
The awards were received on behalf of the institute by Dr Shweta Jha and Dr Usha Ravi, who represented ASM at the award ceremony held in New Delhi. These recognitions reflect ASM’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and practical, industry-aligned pedagogy.
Chairman, Apeejay Stya & Svran Group,
Chancellor Apeejay Stya University, and Chairman, Apeejay Education
“The recognition by Education World reflects dedication of professors, alumni and students of Apeejay School of Management. It’s an acknowledgement that ASM is offering industry relevant programs and impact research. ASM will keep soaring high in its pursuit of nurturing the potential of each individual.”
Congratulating the ASM team, Dr Rahul Singh, Director of Apeejay School of Management, credited the collective dedication and emphasised the importance of continuous innovation in management education. “We are proud of our faculty’s outstanding research output and the relevance of our academic programmes. These awards are a testament to our consistent efforts in aligning curriculum with the evolving demands of the corporate world.”
He further expressed, “ASM is continuously benchmarking its PGDM curricula with top B-Schools in the country in sync with emerging industry needs. This approach not only enriches students’ academic experience but also equips them with the skills and perspectives needed to thrive in dynamic business environments.”
The ‘Exemplary Researcher of the Year’ award recognises ASM’s impactful contributions to academic research, with faculty members regularly publishing in national and international journals, participating in global conferences, and leading research-based collaborations. This strong focus on knowledge creation and dissemination has positioned ASM as a thought leader in several core areas of management education.
Meanwhile, the ‘Best Institute for Providing Industry Relevant Programs’ award highlights the institution’s success in bridging the academia-industry gap. ASM regularly updates its curriculum, partners with industry professionals for guest lectures, organises corporate immersion programmes, and promotes experiential learning through live projects and case studies.
