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Economic Times
20 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
More non-engineering students breach B-school wall
India's leading business schools, once primarily the domain of engineering graduates, are on a drive to diversify their classrooms with an enhanced focus on non-engineers. This shift stems from the growing belief that not only the institutes, but also a rapidly changing corporate world requires varied perspectives and problem-solving abilities. ADVERTISEMENT In a first, non-engineers at 50.12%, outnumbered engineers for the 2025-27 batch at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. At IIM Kozhikode, 53% of the latest batch is non-engineers, while at IIM Lucknow, it is at 49.3%. Both SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) in Mumbai, and Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon have 42% non-engineers in the new batch. In comparison, till about a decade ago, non-engineers comprised only 10-15% of the class at IIMs. While efforts to balance the skew have been ongoing for a while now, through initiatives such as awarding extra 'diversity points', giving less weightage to the Common Admission Test (CAT) score, and focusing more on personal interviews, the momentum gathered pace in the last two-three IIM Ahmedabad, for instance, in the last three years, the share of non-engineers has risen from 33.5% to the current 50.12% Rai, director at IIM Indore, attributes this to the growing recognition among both academic institutions and recruiters that successful managers can emerge from a wide array of academic backgrounds. Business schools, he says, are placing greater emphasis on diverse thinking styles, strong communication abilities, and domain expertise from fields such as statistics, economics, humanities, commerce, design, and law. ADVERTISEMENT "Today, this shift is not only deliberate but also necessary. Modern business challenges are complex and multifaceted, demanding more than just quantitative prowess; they require interdisciplinary insight and varied perspectives," said Rai."The success of business education lies in academic diversity," noted Prof Jyotsna Bhatnagar, dean-graduate programmes, MDI, Gurgaon. "This not only makes it more relevant but also way more future-proof than what even the smartest AI is yet to replicate. A healthy mix of student portfolios helps in more meaningful conversations and better problem-solving abilities." ADVERTISEMENT "The rise of non-engineering students in our B-schools is a welcome shift," says Supratik Bhattacharyya - chief talent officer, RPG Group, which recruits from top IIMs, FMS, XLRI, SPJIMR and MDI, among others."Despite RPG being rooted deep in engineering and technology driven businesses, we strongly believe that diverse minds lead to better decisions, richer problem-solving, and more inclusive leadership," said Bhattacharyya. ADVERTISEMENT "We see immense value in bringing together talent from varied academic backgrounds, because real-world challenges demand as much analytical thinking as it does creative problem-solving, empathy and communication. Only a mix of perspectives can help us build more agile, innovative, and human centric organisations." At IIM Kozhikode, this holistic approach ensures a richer and more varied learning experience for all students, bringing diverse perspectives to classroom discussions, said admissions chairperson Ram Kumar PN. IIM Bangalore has 170 non-engineers (28%) in the flagship two-year MBA (PGP and PGPBA) - highest in the last four years, said Prof Mukta Kulkarni, dean of Academic Programmes. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
More non-engineering students breach B-school wall
Live Events Interdisciplinary Insight a Must (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India's leading business schools, once primarily the domain of engineering graduates, are on a drive to diversify their classrooms with an enhanced focus on non-engineers. This shift stems from the growing belief that not only the institutes, but also a rapidly changing corporate world requires varied perspectives and problem-solving a first, non-engineers at 50.12%, outnumbered engineers for the 2025-27 batch at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. At IIM Kozhikode, 53% of the latest batch is non-engineers, while at IIM Lucknow, it is at 49.3%. Both SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) in Mumbai, and Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon have 42% non-engineers in the new comparison, till about a decade ago, non-engineers comprised only 10-15% of the class at IIMs While efforts to balance the skew have been ongoing for a while now, through initiatives such as awarding extra 'diversity points', giving less weightage to the Common Admission Test (CAT) score, and focusing more on personal interviews, the momentum gathered pace in the last two-three IIM Ahmedabad, for instance, in the last three years, the share of non-engineers has risen from 33.5% to the current 50.12% Rai, director at IIM Indore, attributes this to the growing recognition among both academic institutions and recruiters that successful managers can emerge from a wide array of academic backgrounds. Business schools, he says, are placing greater emphasis on diverse thinking styles, strong communication abilities, and domain expertise from fields such as statistics, economics, humanities, commerce, design, and law."Today, this shift is not only deliberate but also necessary. Modern business challenges are complex and multifaceted, demanding more than just quantitative prowess; they require interdisciplinary insight and varied perspectives," said Rai."The success of business education lies in academic diversity," noted Prof Jyotsna Bhatnagar, dean-graduate programmes, MDI, Gurgaon. "This not only makes it more relevant but also way more future-proof than what even the smartest AI is yet to replicate. A healthy mix of student portfolios helps in more meaningful conversations and better problem-solving abilities.""The rise of non-engineering students in our B-schools is a welcome shift," says Supratik Bhattacharyya - chief talent officer, RPG Group, which recruits from top IIMs, FMS, XLRI, SPJIMR and MDI, among others."Despite RPG being rooted deep in engineering and technology driven businesses, we strongly believe that diverse minds lead to better decisions, richer problem-solving, and more inclusive leadership," said Bhattacharyya."We see immense value in bringing together talent from varied academic backgrounds, because real-world challenges demand as much analytical thinking as it does creative problem-solving, empathy and communication. Only a mix of perspectives can help us build more agile, innovative, and human centric organisations."At IIM Kozhikode, this holistic approach ensures a richer and more varied learning experience for all students, bringing diverse perspectives to classroom discussions, said admissions chairperson Ram Kumar PN. IIM Bangalore has 170 non-engineers (28%) in the flagship two-year MBA (PGP and PGPBA) - highest in the last four years, said Prof Mukta Kulkarni, dean of Academic Programmes.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CAT 2025 exam date: Check expected schedule, registration and application process, eligibility, exam details
Aspirants eyeing MBA admissions in top Indian B-schools should note that the CAT 2026 exam is likely scheduled for November 29, 2026. The official notification is expected around July 26, 2026, with registration commencing August 1, 2026. The 120-minute computer-based test will assess Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension skills. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads CAT 2025 Exam Notification and application registration dates CAT 2025 Exam: Format and Syllabus CAT 2025: Admit card and exam details Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads CAT 2025 Result Date CAT 2025 Eligibility and application details The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 is expected to be scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026. The computer-based exam will be held in three sessions across 170 cities in India. Candidates aiming for admission to top MBA institutes including the Indian Institutes of Management and Indian School of Business should prepare for the test as per the announced official CAT 2026 notification is expected to be released around July 26, 2025, on the official website Following this, the registration window will open on August 1, 2025, and close on September 20, 2025. Candidates are advised to register within this period to avoid any late fees or penalties. After submission, an application correction window will be available around the fourth week of September for making necessary 2026 will be conducted online over a duration of 120 minutes, divided into three sections of 40 minutes each. The sections cover Quantitative Ability (QA), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC). The test will include multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and non-MCQs, totaling 68 questions with a maximum score of 204 marks. The marking scheme awards three marks for each correct answer and deducts one mark for each incorrect cards for CAT 2026 will be released on November 20, 2026, and can be downloaded from the official website. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid ID proof to the exam centre. The exam will be conducted in three sessions:Morning: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AMAfternoon: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PMEvening: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PMCandidates will be assigned a session and test centre, which will be printed on their admit cards. Entry to the exam centre will be restricted to the allotted session CAT 2025 results are expected to be declared on December 20, 2025. The scorecard will display overall and sectional scores along with percentile rankings. These scores will be used by various MBA institutes for shortlisting candidates for further admission must have a graduation degree with at least 50% marks to be eligible for CAT 2026. The application process requires providing personal, academic, and work experience details. Candidates will also have to select preferred test cities and upload necessary documents such as a photograph and signature.
The Hindu
04-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Cusat publishes results of CAT
Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) has published the results of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The option registrations for BTech/BLet programmes will start from Thursday onwards. The applicants have to register their option on or before June 20, according to a release. Adil Sayan of Kozhikode won the first rank in the test for admission to the BTech programme. Niranjan R. of Malappuram and Mahir Ali T. of Kozhikode won the second and third ranks respectively, it said. The results are available on the admission website of the university,
Scroll.in
04-06-2025
- General
- Scroll.in
CUSAT CAT 2025 results declared; here's download link
The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has announced the CAT 2025 results today, June 4, 2025. Candidates can check and download their results from the official website The computer-based test (CBT) was held from May 10 to 12, 2025. The Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted to seek admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses. Steps to download CUSAT CAT 2025 result
