Diverse cohort, high female participation, and emphasis on peer learning mark the new academic session
BILKULONLINE
Ahmedabad, June 18 :The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has welcomed a fresh batch of 460 students into its flagship postgraduate programmes — the 62nd batch of the Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) and the 26th batch of the Post Graduate Programme in Food and Agribusiness Management (PGP-FABM).
While 414 students have joined the PGP course, 46 students enrolled in the PGP-FABM. The new academic session began with an inaugural event on campus, attended by the institute’s leadership, faculty, and staff.
Strong Focus on Diversity and Inclusivity
PGP Cohort:
- 50:50 ratio of engineering and non-engineering students
- 30.6% are female students
- 27% freshers and 73% with an average work experience of 25 months
PGP-FABM Cohort:
- 45.65% are female students
- All students from agriculture and allied disciplines
- 60% freshers and 40% with average work experience of 20 months
- Average age in both programmes: 23 years
The institute continues its commitment to inclusive education with several differently abled students joining the PGP batch. The Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) at IIMA ensures accessibility through assistive technology and customized support.
Leadership Speaks: Encouraging Excellence and Peer Learning
Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIMA, addressed the incoming batch stating, “You are stepping into a legacy of producing leaders. IIMA is not only known for its alumni but also the transformative learning process it offers.”
He stressed the value of cooperation over competition, urging students to learn from their peers from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Professor Diptesh Ghosh, Dean (Programmes), welcomed students by highlighting the prestige of the programmes,
“You are part of the top-ranked programmes in the country. Management is an applied discipline, and our classroom methods are designed to simulate real-world scenarios.”
Professor Ankur Sinha, Chairperson, PGP, emphasized integrity and interpersonal values, encouraging students to remain respectful, inclusive, and engaged.
Professor Ranjan Kumar Ghosh, Chairperson, PGP-FABM, called on students to seize the opportunity to create lasting impact in the rapidly evolving food and agri-business sector.
Support System and Student Life at IIMA
Key faculty and administrative leaders, including Prof. Karthik Sriram (Admissions), Prof. Viswanath Pingali (Placement), Prof. Balagopal Gopalakrishnan (Student Housing), and Prof. Rajat Sharma (Sports), addressed the students on various aspects of campus life.
Student representative Tanya Ahuja, General Secretary, Students’ Affairs Council (SAC), welcomed the batch and encouraged active participation in extracurricular and student-led initiatives.
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