Computer Centre
IT Infrastructure at IMI Delhi
At IMI Delhi, our IT infrastructure is designed to support a technology-enabled academic and administrative environment. The Computer Centre provides the computing resources, network connectivity and digital infrastructure required to facilitate teaching, learning, research and day-to-day institutional operations.
Computing Facilities
The Computer Centre supports the institute’s academic and administrative requirements through dedicated computing resources and IT facilities. Faculty members, research staff and administrative teams are equipped with appropriate computing systems and peripherals to enable efficient workflows, support research activities and ensure smooth campus operations.
Campus-Wide Connectivity
IMI Delhi provides campus-wide Wi-Fi connectivity to support seamless access to digital resources across its academic and administrative spaces and other campus facilities.
Innovative Learning & Assessment Tools
We leverage advanced online assessment software to streamline grading, feedback, attendance tracking, and performance monitoring. Students, faculty, and staff can access these tools anywhere on campus using unique login credentials.
Our web interface is available at http://imik.edu.in/, and internal users can connect to the Intranet at http://172.16.2.14
Enhanced Teaching and Learning
During the pandemic, we successfully delivered online classes, guest lectures, faculty development programs, and webinars using platforms like Zoom, MS Teams, and Google Meet. For a dynamic learning experience, we’ve equipped one classroom with a high-definition teacher-tracking camera, an audience-facing camera, an AV system, a digital whiteboard, and an interactive board to support blended learning for both on-campus and remote students. Other classrooms feature HD projectors, screens, whiteboards, and AV systems.
Smart Attendance System
To ensure accuracy and efficiency, we’ve implemented a face recognition attendance system for students (class and hostel), faculty, and staff.
At IMI Kolkata, our advanced technological ecosystem empowers students, faculty, and staff to excel in a connected, modern academic environment.
IT Infrastructure Details
Components | Details |
|---|---|
Total Number of Computers | 187 (Dell/HP, including servers, desktops, and laptops) |
Computer Lab | Equipped with 80 desktops featuring the latest configurations, plus heavy-duty colour laser printer/scanner/photocopiers |
Internet Connection Type | Leased Line |
Connection Speed & Ratio | 1Gbps & 200 Mbps (1:1 ratio) |
Wi-Fi | Fully Wi-Fi-enabled campus using Cisco Access Points with Wi-Fi Controller |
Learning Management System | Student ERP (Online Learning & Teaching), IMIK Website, Intranet, Moodle |
Microsoft Software | Microsoft Campus Agreement Program |
Security | Paloalto Firewall with fallback internet |
Antivirus | Falcon Pro |
Multimedia Systems | All classrooms equipped with podiums, multimedia projectors, and audio- video systems . |
Smart Classroom | The smart classroom is equipped with a 98” interactive panel, advanced podiums, a high-quality AV system, a teacher-tracking camera, and an audience-facing camera. |
Conference Room | The Conference Room is equipped with an 86” interactive panel and a 4K camera to facilitate seamless online meetings via platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams etc. |
Face Recognition Attendance Device | A total of 18 face recognition attendance devices have been deployed across the campus, including 7 units for student hostel attendance, 2 units for faculty, staff, and outsourced personnel, and 9 units for classroom attendance. |
This infrastructure ensures a seamless, secure, and modern learning environment for students and faculty at IMI Kolkata.
List of software used at IMI Kolkata, with their respective functions
S. No | Software Name | Function |
|---|---|---|
01 | Windows 10, Windows 11 | Operating systems for desktops and laptops, providing a user- friendly interface and application support. |
02 | Microsoft Office 365/2019/2016 | Productivity suite for document creation, spreadsheets, presentations, email management, and collaboration. |
03 | Windows Server 2008 R2 | Server operating system for managing network resources, hosting applications, and ensuring secure data storage. |
04 | Centos 7 | Open-source relational database management system for storing and managing data efficiently. |
05 | MariaDB | Open-source relational database management system for storing and managing data efficiently. |
06 | Microsoft Project Pro 2016 | Project management tool for planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress and resources. |
07 | SPSS Statistics 26.0 | Statistical analysis software for data analysis, reporting, and predictive modelling. |
08 | SPSS Amos 22.0 | Structural equation modelling software for analyzing complex relationships in data. |
09 | SPSS Modeler Premium 18.0 | Data mining and predictive analytics tool for building and deploying machine learning models. |
10 | Acrobat Professional 12.0 | PDF creation and editing software for document management, conversion, and digital signatures. |
11 | Moodle 4.1 | Open-source learning management system for creating and managing online courses and educational content. |
12 | EViews 12.0 | Econometric and statistical software for time-series analysis, forecasting, and modeling. |
13 | Turnitin Plagiarism Detection Service | Online tool for checking originality of academic work and preventing plagiarism. |
14 | Systat 13.1 | Statistical analysis software for data visualization, modeling, and scientific research. |
15 | Stata IC 13 | Data analysis and statistical software for research, data management, and visualization. |
16 | WordStat | Text analysis software for content analysis and text mining in qualitative research. |
17 | Libsys Web Centric Lease | Library management system for cataloguing, circulation, and online access to library resources. |
18 | Tora | Operations research software for solving linear programming and optimization problems. |
19 | LIWC2015 | Linguistic analysis tool for studying emotional, cognitive, and structural components of text. |
20 | R Project for Statistical Computing | Open-source programming language and environment for statistical computing and data visualization. |
21 | NVivo | Qualitative data analysis software for organizing and analyzing unstructured data like interviews and surveys. |
22 | Tally Prime Gold | Accounting software for financial management, inventory tracking, and compliance reporting. |
23 | MATLAB | Numerical computing environment for matrix manipulations, algorithm development, data analysis, and visualization. |
24 | Zoom | Video conferencing platform for online classes, webinars, guest lectures, and virtual collaboration. |
25 | Tableau | Data visualization software for creating interactive dashboards and exploring insights from complex datasets. |
26 | PowerBI | Business intelligence tool for data analysis, reporting, and creating dynamic visualizations and dashboards. |
27 | Orange | Open-source data mining and machine learning tool for data visualization and predictive modeling with a visual interface. |
28 | KNIME | Open-source platform for data analytics, integration, and reporting, supporting workflow-based data processing. |
29 | Anaconda | Distribution platform for Python and R, providing tools for data science, machine learning, and package management. |
30 | Smart PLS | Statistical software for partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and data analysis. |
31 | Grammarly | Writing assistant tool for grammar checking, style improvement, and clarity enhancement in academic and professional writing. |
32 | Mentimeter | Interactive presentation tool for engaging audiences with real- time polls, quizzes, and Q&A sessions. |
This extensive software suite empowers students, faculty, and staff at IMI Kolkata to excel in academics, research, and administration
Learning Management System
Online Learning & Teaching (OLT) Platform
To streamline and enhance academic administration, IMI Delhi utilizes a comprehensive Learning Management System known as the Online Learning & Teaching (OLT) platform. This system plays a pivotal role in facilitating academic coordination, instructional delivery, and administrative oversight across various programmes.
Key Functionalities of the OLT System
Academic Management
The OLT platform is central to the management of academic processes such as course delivery, student grading, and attendance tracking. Faculty members can input continuous assessment scores, upload final grades, and maintain records of student performance in a structured and secure environment.
Faculty Feedback and Evaluation
The system supports the collection and analysis of anonymous student feedback on faculty performance. This mechanism allows for constructive evaluation and continuous improvement of teaching methodologies.
Programme Coordination
Dedicated administrative staff use the OLT platform to support programme coordination, which includes scheduling, communicating with students, managing course content, and uploading important academic documents. It also assists in maintaining records of visiting and guest faculty.
Attendance Management
The OLT system is integrated with classroom attendance tracking, ensuring real-time data entry and easy access to attendance records for both students and faculty.
Leave Management System
The platform also incorporates a robust Leave Management System for faculty and staff. This feature enables users to apply for leave, view leave balances, track approval workflows, and maintain transparent records of leave history, thereby improving overall administrative efficiency.
User Accessibility
The OLT system is accessible to faculty, administrative staff, and students across the campus network. Its user-friendly interface ensures smooth navigation and effective utilization of its full range of features.
Overall, the OLT system at IMI Delhi serves as a centralized digital hub, ensuring streamlined academic operations, transparency in performance evaluation, and efficient programme administration.
Library & Information Service
The Library and Information Service (LIS) at IMI Delhi provides access to an extensive range of print and electronic information resources. The LIS is committed to supporting the diverse information requirements of students, faculty members, researchers, and staff by providing high-quality resources and efficient information services.
The library is automated and maintains a comprehensive collection covering various disciplines of business and management, along with related areas such as economics, accounting, finance, behavioural sciences, and information technology. It also houses a substantial collection of reference materials to support academic, teaching, learning, and research activities.
Library E-Resources
The periodicals subscribed to by the library, available in both online and print formats, provide users with access to a comprehensive range of electronic resources and databases. These include E-Journal resources such as Business Source Complete (EBSCO), Emerald, and selected SAGE journals, along with citation databases such as Scopus and Web of Science. The library also provides access to specialized databases, including EMIS, Prowess, EPWRF Time Series Database, Bloomberg, and Financial Times, as well as online learning resources through Coursera.
Sports & Recreation
The Sports Committee (Sports COMM) at IMI Delhi offers an engaging platform for students to participate in and enjoy a wide range of sports activities. With a focus on fostering team spirit and promoting holistic development, the Committee plays a key role in encouraging active participation in sports throughout the academic year. In addition to organizing various sporting events, the Committee is also responsible for maintaining IMI Delhi’s sports infrastructure and facilitating team-building initiatives. Through its efforts, Sports committee contributes to cultivating a healthy, energetic, and collaborative campus environment.
Mess
IMI Delhi offers a hygienic and professionally managed mess facility, operated by Sodexo, a reputed catering service provider that serves leading corporates and business schools across India.
The institute provides separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian mess options, catering to diverse dietary preferences. A student committee curates the weekly menu, ensuring variety, satisfaction, and active student participation.
Hostel Facilities
IMI Delhi provides safe, comfortable, and well-maintained hostel facilities to ensure that students enjoy a conducive living environment that supports both academic rigour and personal well-being.
Room Categories
To cater to different preferences and budgets, the hostel offers a variety of accommodation options
Options:
- Twin Sharing (AC) with attached washroom
- Twin Sharing (AC) with common washroom
Classrooms
IMI Delhi offers a contemporary and stimulating learning environment designed to encourage active participation, collaborative learning and intellectual exchange. The campus combines modern infrastructure with technology-enabled teaching spaces to create an engaging academic experience that prepares participants for the evolving demands of the business world.
The centrally air-conditioned academic complex houses spacious lecture halls, a theatre-style auditorium, conference facilities, the Library, Computer Centre, faculty chambers and administrative offices. Designed to support diverse teaching methodologies, the classrooms are equipped with advanced presentation technology, multimedia projection systems, audio-visual facilities and internet and intranet connectivity. The theatre-style seating in designated learning spaces ensures clear visibility and an immersive learning experience, while the integration of modern technology facilitates interactive discussions, case-based learning, presentations and knowledge sharing.
Together, these facilities provide an environment that brings together comfort, technology and collaborative learning, enabling participants to make the most of their academic journey at IMI Delhi.
Bloomberg Finance Lab
IMI Delhi has set up a state-of-the-art Bloomberg Finance Lab powered by several Bloomberg Terminals, which provides real-time information on various financial instruments.
Developing an insight into the Global Financial System through Bloomberg Finance Labs allows for a comprehensive and strategic positioning of IMI Delhi in the academic space, the finance sector, and industry through robust research, market surveillance and analysis. The Bloomberg Finance Lab aims to support advanced applied research in financial markets. Students with skill sets that are required for being industry-ready.
With Bloomberg for education, students can deepen both their research and classwork through real-time data access. Learning how to analyse financial markets, assess economic scenarios, and interpret the key new developments that impact the global economy is key for developing a cutting-edge skillset. The skills that students acquire from this experience provide them with the confidence and competitive advantage they need for surviving a global marketplace of talent.
RPG Auditorium
The state-of-the-art auditorium provides a centre stage for conducting guest lectures, speaker sessions, events and batch-meets with a seating capacity for the whole batch. It serves as a common place through which a plethora of activities and initiatives are conducted and organised within the campus.