Established in 1991, Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies (KIAMS) was conceived as a training institute and a knowledge hub for Kirloskar Group Managers to share their knowledge and learning and catch up with the latest in management. The Institute initially offered Management Development Programmes and consultancy. Taking a leaf out of the rich experience gained from this, KIAMS moved on to offer AICTE approved PGDM from the year 1998. The Institute has since been striving to achieve excellence in management through the ruling paradigm of “Education through values” with value being operative in beliefs, processes and results. KIAMS enjoys the backing of one of the most prominent business houses in the country – the Kirloskar Group. It was indeed the vision of Mr. SL Kirloskar to provide a world class center for excellence in management education, research, training and consultancy that has been put to practice through KIAMS. The Institute has since been instrumental in offering not just management knowledge to the aspiring leaders but development and consultancy to some of the most inspired business across the world.In 1995, the training institute was opened to managers all over the country.

• The portals of KIAMS are open to Graduates (at least a three year bachelor's degree from a recognized university) in any discipline with an aggregate of 50 percent or more marks.

• Admissions are made through CAT/XAT/CMAT/MAT rank followed by counselling.

• 98% placement in 2015 with average salary package up to 4.23 LPA.
• National Education Award for 'B-School with Industry Related Curriculum in Marketing for 2015' by by Anand Bazar Patrika Group (ABP News).
• Scholarships offered to meritorious students.
• AICTE approved.
• 140+ research papers published by faculty.
• Conducts industrial visits for practical exposure.

• KIAMS conducts centralized placements for Pune and Harihar campus.
• Companies from various sectors participated in placements viz. consulting, health, manufacturing, IT, E-commerce, telecom, market research, banking, financial services, retail, social media, garment and others.
• Placement process starts in mid-June and comprises of pre-placement talks and final placement.
• Companies participated: 75.
• Highest CTC: 7.00 LPA.