On August 12, 2026, ISBR Business School, in co-organization with Studium, hosted the landmark Beyond Accreditation: Bangalore Summit 2026 at the ISBR Business School campus in Bangalore.
Centered on the theme “Trust, Quality and The Missing Blueprint for Institutional Excellence,” the summit brought together Vice Chancellors, Chancellors, Deans, IQAC coordinators, and international accreditation leaders to address critical structural shifts in higher education governance.
Event Summary & Key Details
- Date: August 12, 2026
- Time: 09:00 AM – 05:45 PM
- Venue: ISBR Business School Campus, Electronic City, Bangalore
- Organized By: Studium & ISBR Business School
- Community Partner: Higher Education Quality Forum (HEQF)
- Knowledge Partner: Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS)
- Associate Partner: Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)
- Collaborators: TruScholar
A Paradigm Shift: From Compliance to Integrated Quality
The summit targeted the transition from document-centric accreditation compliance to sustainable institutional reputation. Instead of treating frameworks like NAAC, NBA, NIRF, AMBA, and EQUIS as isolated exercises, leaders explored integrated, data-driven quality management systems.
Core Summit Objectives:
- Unified Frameworks: Integrating multiple accreditation standards into a single strategic governance system.
- Data Optimization: Eliminating data silos and redundant documentation to save faculty time.
- Measurable Impact: Aligning institutional quality directly with outcome-based education, student performance, and global rankings.
The 5 Strategic Chapters of Excellence
The day-long agenda unfolded across five core chapters designed to deliver actionable strategies for academic leaders:
- Chapter 1: Building World-Class Institutions – Replicating proven growth strategies from globally respected universities.
- Chapter 2: From Many Frameworks to One System – Establishing a single, integrated internal quality ecosystem.
- Chapter 3: Strategic Planning, Governance & Performance – Aligning mission goals with KPI architecture and balanced scorecards.
- Chapter 4: Academic Intelligence & Outcome-Based Education – Deploying academic analytics to enhance learning outcomes.
- Chapter 5: Internationalization & Global Engagement – Building joint degrees, mobility programs, and international research collaborations.
Eminent Dignitaries & Global Leadership
The conference featured an extraordinary lineup of policy makers, academic pioneers, and global accreditation experts:
- Key Leadership: Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe (Chairman, NETF & EC-NAAC; Former Chairman, AICTE), Dr. Bhimaraya Metri (Director, IIM Nagpur), Dr. (Mrs.) Pankaj Mittal (Secretary General, AIU), Dr. Harivansh Chaturvedi (Director General, IILM Delhi), and Dr. Manish Kothari (Founder & President, ISBR Business School).
- Global Experts: Perspectives were delivered by global representatives from AMBA-BGA (Ms. Shikha Taunk), EFMD Global (Mr. Nishit Jain), ACBSP USA (Dr. R. Nandagopal), and AMDISA/SAQS (Mr. Ramakrishna Chirravoori).
The event concluded with the official launch of the Institutional Excellence Blueprint 2026 and the founding launch of the Higher Education Quality Forum (HEQF), establishing a new benchmark for higher education governance in India.
About ISBR Business School: ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school’s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students