🎓 IIM Kashipur Honours 546 Graduates at 13th Convocation

Kokila Chokkanathan
🏫 Introduction

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur held its 13th Annual Convocation, where a total of 546 students were awarded degrees across multiple academic programmes. The ceremony marked an important milestone for one of India’s fast-growing newer IIMs.

🎓 Number of Graduates & Programmes

A total of 546 students graduated from the institute across five programmes:

  • MBA
  • MBA (Analytics)
  • Executive MBA (EMBA)
  • Executive MBA in Analytics (EMBAA)
  • PhD (Doctoral Programme)
The graduating batch reflects a diverse academic mix with strong industry-oriented specialisations.

👩‍🎓 Strong women Representation

One of the key highlights of this year’s convocation was rising gender diversity:

  • Women made up nearly 39% of the total batch
  • In the MBA (Analytics) programme, over 73% were women
This shows a growing shift toward greater female participation in analytics and management education.

🎤 Chief Guests & Ceremony Highlights

The convocation was attended by prominent dignitaries including:

  • Justice Guhanathan Narendar (Chief Guest)
  • Kamal Poddar, Managing director of Choice international (Guest of Honour)
  • IIM Kashipur leadership and faculty
Degrees were formally conferred in the presence of faculty, students, and families.

🧠 Key Messages from Leaders

Speakers at the event emphadata-sized values beyond academics:

  • Success should be measured by impact, not just personal achievement
  • Graduates were encouraged to act with integrity, resilience, and responsibility
  • Risk-taking and adaptability were highlighted as essential for careers ahead
📊 Academic Excellence & Achievements

  • 10 medals awarded for outstanding academic performance
  • 22 students included in the Director’s Merit List
  • Increasing participation of differently-abled students also noted
🌍 Industry Exposure & Learning

The institute highlighted its focus on real-world learning:

  • Students completed 73 live industry projects
  • Collaborations with 80+ organisations
  • Focus areas included sustainability, rural development, and MSME growth
🌐 Global Outlook

IIM Kashipur continues to expand international ties with institutions across:

  • UK
  • France
  • Sweden
  • South Korea
  • Israel
  • Vietnam
These collaborations support student exchange and global research exposure.

🧠 Conclusion

The 13th convocation of IIM Kashipur reflects a growing institution focused on diversity, industry readiness, and global exposure. With 546 graduates stepping into the professional world, the institute continues to strengthen its position among India’s leading management schools.

 

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