Our Journey & Legacy
Established in 2008 - Imparting management leadership
School of Management Studies (SMS) Odisha was established with a clear mandate to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical corporate leadership. Over the last 20+ years, we have grown into one of the most respected management education institutions in Odisha.
Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, our campus is designed to stimulate critical thinking and collaboration. Our AICTE-approved PGDM programs are trusted by top recruiters across the country.
🔭 Our Vision
To be a globally recognized institution of management excellence, fostering innovation, ethical leadership, and sustainable business practices.
🎯 Our Mission
To deliver rigorous, industry-relevant curriculum, nurture entrepreneurial mindsets, and build socially responsible management professionals.
Leadership Messages
Guidance from our founders and academic directors
Dr. P. C. Mohanty
Chairman, SIKHYAK Trust
"We built SMS with the conviction that quality higher education is the cornerstone of progress. Our trust supports every student with scholarships and modern campus structures to facilitate excellent training."
Dr. Prasanna Kumar
Director, SMS Odisha
"Our AICTE approved curriculum focuses on global management frameworks, analytical programming, and case-study pedagogy. We prepare students for strategic corporate roles."
Prof. Sandeep Senapati
Principal, Academics
"Academic discipline, personality grooming, regular student seminars, and internships ensure our graduates secure placements in competitive market environments."
Accreditations & Approvals
SMS Odisha is committed to national standards of academic quality and regulatory compliance.
AICTE Approved
All PGDM programs are approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.
Recognized Programs
Curriculum is benchmarked with leading Indian management institutes.
ISO Certified
ISO 9001:2015 certified for educational quality standards.
Core Values & Guiding Principles
Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration
Excellence
Setting high standards for ourselves in teaching, research, and institutional quality.
Integrity
Upholding honesty, responsibility, and transparent practices in all relationships.
Innovation
Encouraging critical thinking, dynamic problem solving, and unique ideas.
Collaboration
Building bridges with industry partners, alumni, and global research communities.
Organisation & Trust
SMS Odisha is sponsored and managed by the SIKHYAK Foundation Trust.
The SIKHYAK Foundation Trust is a philanthropic educational trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act. Founded by prominent social thinkers, industrialists, and academicians in Odisha, the trust aims to make professional higher education accessible, job-oriented, and qualitative.
Through governance, financial endowments, and scholarships, the trust ensures that SMS maintains world-class lab facilities, library journals, and top placement linkages.