As the Indian management institute landscape grows, NAAC, NBA, and NRIF emerge as crucial guardians of quality and credibility. They establish a distinct quality identity by evaluating institutes against specific parameters, determining excellence and recognition. These accreditation bodies play a pivotal role in ensuring credibility in the dynamic field of management education. Faculty research is a crucial parameter in accreditation, influencing institutional rankings. A conducive research environment fosters faculty engagement, ultimately enhancing the institution's standing in accreditation assessments. Academic perceptions on research environment in management institutes highlight the vital connection between faculty support and institutional recognition. The study explored institutional support for research activities and the challenges faced by the teaching fraternity. Data was collected through primary and secondary sources. Findings revealed that 48.19% of respondents found research activities stressful, while 37.35% struggled with time management due to official responsibilities.