Noida, Sep 24: Institute of Management Studies, Noida has been honoured with the “Excellence in Skill-Based & Value-Driven Learning” award at the Times Now Education Summit 2026, held on September 16, 2026, at Taj Palace, New Delhi.
The award was presented by Mr. Ashish Patel, Minister of Technical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, recognising IMS Noida’s continued emphasis on an educational approach that combines academic learning with practical skills, professional preparedness and value-based development.
The recognition reflects the institute’s focus on creating learning experiences that extend beyond conventional classroom education. Through industry exposure, experiential learning, practical projects, workshops and interactions with professionals, IMS Noida seeks to equip students with skills that are relevant to evolving workplace requirements while encouraging responsible and ethical decision-making.
Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Chirag Gupta, Vice President, IMS Noida, said,
“Education today must prepare students not only with knowledge, but with the ability to apply that knowledge meaningfully in the real world. At IMS Noida, our focus has been on creating a learning environment where academic rigour is complemented by practical exposure, skill development and strong values. This recognition is an encouraging acknowledgement of that approach and of the collective efforts of our faculty, students and the entire IMS Noida community. It further motivates us to continue evolving our learning practices in line with the changing needs of students and industry.”
As higher education increasingly focuses on employability, adaptability and application-led learning, IMS Noida continues to strengthen the integration of academic foundations with industry exposure and experiential learning. The institute’s approach is aimed at enabling students to develop not only domain knowledge but also communication, leadership, problem-solving and other competencies required to navigate a rapidly changing professional environment.
The recognition at the Times Now Education Summit 2026 further reinforces IMS Noida’s commitment to building an education ecosystem that brings together academic excellence, practical learning and values, while preparing students to contribute meaningfully to their professions and society.
