Sankara Institute of Management Science was established in 2000 and is part of the expansive 30-acre Sankara Campus in Saravanampatty, Coimbatore, managed under the Coimbatore Educational and Cultural Foundation Trust. The institute is AICTE-approved, NAAC ‘A’ grade accredited, ISO-certified, and affiliated with Bharathiar University, offering a full-time MBA program with specializations in HR, Finance, Marketing, Logistics, Healthcare, and Media. The campus provides modern facilities including air-conditioned gallery classrooms with smart boards, Wi-Fi connectivity, a digital business library, AC seminar halls, a 500-seater auditorium, indoor sports areas, student lounges, and specialized insight and buzz rooms to enhance management learning.
The institute accommodates separate hostels for boys and girls, housing around 188 students with shared rooms, 24×7 purified water, and vegetarian meals in a secure environment. The total MBA fee is approximately ₹1.07 lakhs, maintaining affordability for quality professional education. Although not listed in NIRF rankings, SIMS has been recognized among the Top 100 MBA institutes in India and was ranked 3rd in Coimbatore by Higher Education Review in 2017.
Sankara SIMS offers a dedicated placement program that spans the two-year MBA course, including soft skills training, group discussions, and mock interviews. Leading recruiters such as Byju’s, Robert Bosch, Saint-Gobain, Just Dial, and Careernet regularly visit the campus. Well-connected transport services, supportive alumni networks, and career development initiatives further enhance professional exposure.
The institute stands out for its unique pedagogy that blends ethical leadership, management games, role-plays, and simulation exercises, embodying its motto of “Character and value-based education.” This approach makes Sankara Institute of Management Science a highly respected and sought-after choice for MBA aspirants in Coimbatore.