The R.C. Patel Educational Trust is existing from 1988. The Institute of Management Research and Development, Shirpur was established in the year 1997 with a vision to pour the quality education up to grass root level.

In our endeavour to supplement the cause of professional education, we have instituted multi-dimensional courses spread in various fields with its roots established at Shirpur. The Teaching and Non- Teaching Staff of the institute is a blend of senior experienced and young dynamic faculty members devoted to the noble cause of education. Many of our students have obtained top ranks in the university examinations and are in great demand in the industries in India and abroad also. We believe in offering education that is converted to knowledge with high end infrastructure and a pleasant atmosphere.

IMRD is accredited by NAAC with B+ Grade ( 1st Cycle ), Awarded with A Grade by Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon in Academic & Administrative Audit. Also received Best Institute Award by Computer Society of India, Bangalore.

Alumni of IMRD are working in different countries and various multinational companies in metro cities. The students of IMRD always secure top 3 positions in merit list of KBCNMU, Jalgaon in different programmes. Institute provides placements in top IT and Management companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant etc.