Institute of Business Management and Research (IBMR), Hubli was established in 1999 and is a renowned B-School in India[reference:0]. It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)[reference:1][reference:2] and affiliated with Karnataka University, Dharwad[reference:3][reference:4]. The institute has been accredited with NAAC Grade A[reference:5][reference:6]. IBMR offers a regular MBA program with specializations including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analytics, Operations, International Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Retail Management, Banking and Insurance, Health Care Management, Agriculture Management, and Engineering Business Management[reference:7][reference:8][reference:9]. The campus is located at Akshay Colony, Vidyanagar, Hubli, with a campus size of 1 acre[reference:10]. The institute focuses on providing a holistic educational experience with global exposure, including international exchange programs and internships in more than 5 countries[reference:11].