IIM Sambalpur launches NEP-based B.Sc programmes in Data Science and public policy, admissions via JEE Main and CUET 2025
The institute said, 'The Bachelor of Science in Management and Public Policy programme is designed to meet national managerial aspirations in terms of Sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and community-led development. The cross-functional courses are designed to develop responsible leaders who can address intricate societal and industrial challenges with innovation, compassion, and a global perspective'.
The event also witnessed a roundtable discussion around the theme, 'Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as Engines of Innovation for Global Enterprises'. Bramhanand Jha, PMP, Vice President, National eGovernance Division under MeitY, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, attended the occasion as the chief guest. While Lt. Col. Piyush Shukla, Director (JEE), National Testing Agency (NTA) and Rajesh Kumar, Director (CUET), National Testing Agency (NTA) were present as the keynote speakers, who came together to discuss the evolving role of GCCs as crucial hubs driving innovation and global digital transformation and contributed valuable insights on the future of global enterprises and the strategic role of GCCs.
Mr. Jha said, 'India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are no longer low-cost arbitrage centres; they are becoming strategic innovation hubs for value for global business. With the economy shifting towards a digital-first economy, GCCs are leading the way in developing agile, technology-enabled, and future-proof organisations.'
Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, said, 'In line with India's National Education Policy, (NEP 2020) our vision is to create responsible leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset. These undergraduate programmes have a flexible structure that allows students to gain a certificate after one year, a diploma after two years, a degree after three years, and an honors degree after completing four years, with multiple entry and exit points. The first is the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, a four-year program. The admissions will be to this program through an entrance test held by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This program will shortlist students who have obtained a minimum of 70% marks in their Class 10 and Class 12 board exams, together with top percentile or high marks in the JEE (Main) test. We are admitting 90 students to this program in phase one.'
'This is for those who want to enter the bureaucracy, or the Indian Administrative Services (IAS). There isn't an undergraduate-level programme in India today that specifically prepares an individual for such a career. We feel that some of the best minds who are targeting a career in the civil services must be given foundation-level training through a formal B.Sc. programme. This programme will enable students to make an informed decision right at the start of their academic career and give them the right mindset and skillset to enter the government.' he added.
IIM Sambalpur will offer admissions to its B.S. in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence programme through IIT JEE Main, and to its B.S. in Management and Public Policy programme through CUET, both national-level entrance exams conducted by the National Testing Agency. Admissions for the B.S. programmes will begin in June 2025. Classes for the first batch will commence from September 2025.
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