NDIM has emerged as one of the premier business schools in the country. NDIM originated in 1996, with a very humble beginning. It has now come a long way since inception and strengthened itself by introducing new specialization areas and adopting an innovative pedagogic approach, so that the students not only become good managers but also develop leadership skills.

The Karnataka State Open University established on 1st June 1996 vide Karnataka Govt. Notification No. EDI/UOV/95 dated 12th February 1996 - KSOU Act 1992 is considered to be a reputed Open University amongst the open learning institutions in the country. Keeping in view the educational needs of our country, in general and state in particular the policies and programmes have been geared to cater to the needy.