About Our Institution & Heritage

Rooted in the timeless ideals of Swami Vivekananda. Fostering excellence, character, and corporate leadership across Karnataka and India since 1972.

Janatha Education Society (ESTD. 1972)

A Half-Century Foundation of Purpose & Impact

In 1972, a noble council of 12 visionary philanthropists, educationists, and social reformers came together in Bengaluru to register the Janatha Education Society (JES). Their core mission was straightforward yet revolutionary: to provide high-quality, value-based, and affordable education to aspiring students across all sections of society.

Over five decades, JES has expanded into a premier educational conglomerate encompassing technical institutes, law colleges, degree colleges, and specialized management institutions bearing Swami Vivekananda’s immortal name.

Vivekananda Institute of Management (VIM) stands as the flagship management entity under JES, offering industry-centric postgraduate and undergraduate programs affiliated to Bengaluru City University and approved by AICTE, New Delhi.

ESTD. 1972 AICTE Approved NAAC Accredited
Vivekananda Institute of Management Campus
50+ Years of Public Service
Educating over 15,000+ students across JES campuses
Our Guiding Light

Vision, Mission & Core Ethos

The guiding philosophical compass that defines our academic pedagogy, campus environment, and student grooming.

Our Vision

To be an internationally acclaimed center of business excellence that nurtures visionary leaders, inspires transformative innovation, and drives sustainable societal progress with steadfast ethical principles.

Industry-Centric Learning

To deliver experiential management learning combining dynamic curricula, live industry data labs, case pedagogy, and continuous executive interaction.

Character & Ethics

To instill Swami Vivekananda’s message of self-reliance, moral courage, social responsibility, and resilience across all personal and organizational endeavors.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

To cultivate an incubation ecosystem where ambitious students transform pioneering concepts into scalable corporate enterprises and impactful startups.

Institutional Governance

Leadership Messages

Guidance and strategic vision from the management trust and academic directorship.

Director Dr. K. S. Somasekhar
Dr. K. S. Somasekhar, Ph.D.
Director, Vivekananda Institute of Management
From the Director's Desk

"Management is not just about profits; it is about purpose and sustainable stewardship."

The global economy demands a new profile of business managers: agile thinkers who can decipher predictive data, formulate resilient supply chain strategies, and lead multi-generational teams with empathetic intelligence.

At VIM, we have invested heavily in our Bloomberg Market Terminal lab, digital case studies, faculty-driven research programs, and comprehensive corporate grooming. When recruiters come to our Rajajinagar campus, they encounter graduates who combine street-smart acumen with timeless integrity. I welcome each aspiring manager to embark on this life-altering journey with us.

— Dr. K. S. Somasekhar, Director (VIM Bengaluru)

Janatha Education Society Governing Council

The institute is governed by an eminent Board of Trustees comprising seasoned legal luminaries, corporate executives, educational administrators, and social contributors dedicated to institutional transparency and academic independence.

Sri. C. N. Narayanaswamy
President, Janatha Education Society
Sri. K. G. Subbaramaiah
Hon. Secretary, JES
Dr. M. R. Doreswamy
Chief Academic Advisor
Statutory Compliance & Standards

Affiliations & Accreditations

Bengaluru City University

Permanently affiliated to Bengaluru City University for MBA, BBA, and B.Com academic degree delivery.

AICTE Approved

Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (Ministry of Education, Govt. of India).

NAAC Accredited

Accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council for institutional pedagogical quality.

Govt. of Karnataka

Recognized by the Higher Education Department, Government of Karnataka.

Begin Your Leadership Evolution at VIM

Applications for MBA, BBA & B.Com (Hons) Batch 2026-28 are currently in progress. Apply early for merit scholarship consideration.

Admissions 2026-28