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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MBA in demand! IIMs, ISB see big rise in applications from mid-career professionals - here's why
(Ai-generated image) NEW DELHI: MBA programmes are becoming a go-to option for mid-career professionals with top business schools seeing a sharp increase in application from people aiming for leadership positions in a changing corporate world. The trend is being driven by the need to stay competitive as emerging technologies disrupt traditional business models. According to ET, Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and the Indian School of Business (ISB) have reported a steady rise in interest, with more professionals now looking to gain strategic skills and broader business perspectives. A noticeable increase in female applicants has also been recorded. What institutes saw changes? IIM Ahmedabad Applications for the one-year full-time MBA for executives (MBA-PGPX) have gone up by 10 to 15 per cent each year over the past couple of years. 'The number of women enrolled increased by nearly 45 per cent in the same period,' Amit Karna, the institute's chairperson for the MBA-PGPX programme, was quoted as saying to ET. Many candidates from IT, fintech, and engineering backgrounds have successfully transitioned into strategic and product-oriented roles post-graduation, Karna added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo IIM Lucknow IIM Lucknow reported a rise in female applicants. 'The participants come from various domains with an average age of 34 to 36 years and an average work experience of 12 to 14 years,' said Himanshu Rai, director of IIM Indore. The institute also reported greater industry diversity, with professionals from healthcare, IT, and entrepreneurship joining alongside those from manufacturing and finance. The institute said 93 per cent of its IPMX Class of 2025 received job offers, with the highest annual package reaching Rs 53 lakh. IIM Indore At IIM Indore, the number of applications has also grown. 'The participants come from various domains with an average age of 34 to 36 years and an average work experience of 12 to 14 years,' said Himanshu Rai, director of IIM Indore. IIM Shillong IIM Shillong has seen a steady rise in its executive MBA programme, known as the Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEx). Enrolments increased from 49 in 2023 to 55 in 2025, and the number of female students almost doubled from eight to 15, according to director in-charge Nalini Prabha Tripathi. 'In 2023 and 2024, we had more executives from traditional corporate profiles like banking, consulting, engineering. In 2025, it is more of entrepreneurial, cross-functional and digitally fluent professionals,' said Rohit Joshi, dean of academics at Shillong. ISB ISB's PGP MAX, a 15-month executive MBA equivalent, continues to attract candidates from sectors like ITeS, professional services, R&D, banking, energy, government, and defence. The programme includes 24 courses across eight cross-functional themes and offers executive coaching. 'Notably, candidates from IT, fintech, and engineering backgrounds have successfully pivoted into strategic and product-oriented roles upon completion of the programme,' said Karna of IIM Ahmedabad. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
As tech disrupts business landscape, mid-career execs return to classrooms to acquire new skills
New Delhi: Mid-career working professionals preparing to take up leadership roles are increasingly signing up for MBA programmes at top business schools, as they seek to deepen strategic capabilities and gain new skills to stay relevant when technology constantly reshapes the way companies operate. Some B-schools have also seen an increase in female applicants this year compared with last, said officials at Indian Institutes of Management and the Indian School of Business. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Product Management Data Analytics Design Thinking Operations Management MCA Data Science Public Policy Technology Digital Marketing others Cybersecurity Management Project Management Degree Leadership Data Science Artificial Intelligence Others MBA CXO Finance Healthcare PGDM healthcare Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Roadmapping User-Centric Product Design Agile Product Development Market Analysis & Product Launch Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy & Competitive Advantage Tactics Product Development Processes & Market Orientations Product Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making Agile Development, Design Thinking, & Product Leadership Duration: 40 Weeks IIM Kozhikode Professional Certificate in Product Management Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Creating Effective Product Roadmap User Research & Translating it to Product Design Key Metrics via Product Analytics Hand-On Projects Using Cutting Edge Tools Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Product Management Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Learning new skillsets has become essential when leaders are expected to be prepared to quickly respond to changes that emerging technologies are bringing to traditional business models. Meanwhile, corporate India is stepping up efforts to improve gender equality at the management level, inducting more women to leadership roles, a possible reason for the increased female participation in these programmes. IIM-Ahmedabad has seen a 10-15% increase in applications for the one-year full-time MBA (MBA-PGPX) programme in each of the last couple of years, said Amit Karna, the institute's chairperson for the MBA-PGPX programme. The number of women enrolled increased by nearly 45% in the same period. The number of applicants has increased at IIM-Lucknow and IIM-Indore as well. Lucknow has also witnessed an upswing in female candidates, said a spokesperson. Both IIM-Lucknow and IIM-Indore said the profile of executive MBA candidates has evolved significantly in recent years. 'The participants come from various domains with an average age of 34-36 years and an average work experience of 12-14 years,' said IIM-Indore director Himanshu Rai. At IIM Shillong, executive MBA is a full-time one-year residential programme, also known as Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPEx). Enrolments have increased here from 49 in 2023 to 55 in 2025 while the number of female students has almost doubled from eight in 2023 to 15 in 2025, director in-charge Nalini Prabha Tripathi said. In 2023 and 2024, IIM-Shillong had more executives joining from traditional corporate profiles like banking, consulting, engineering. In 2025, it is more of entrepreneurial, cross-functional and digitally fluent professionals, according to dean academics Rohit Joshi at Shillong. IIM-Lucknow is witnessing a greater diversity in industry backgrounds, with professionals from healthcare, IT and entrepreneurship joining alongside those from traditional domains like manufacturing and finance. ISB's PGP MAX, a 15-month global executive MBA equivalent programme, is seeing a consistent interest from industries such as ITeS, professional services, R&D, banking and financial services, government, defence, energy and the public sector. ISB's PGP MAX programme comprises 24 courses structured around eight cross-functional themes and executive coaching, said deputy dean, Academic Programmes, Deepa Mani. 'Notably, candidates from IT, fintech, and engineering backgrounds have successfully pivoted into strategic and product-oriented roles upon completion of the programme,' said Karna of IIM-Ahmedabad. At IIM-Lucknow, 93% of its IPMX Class of 2025 received job offers with the highest CTC touching Rs 53 lakh per annum, the institute said.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Himanshu Rai: My Passion for acting never let me quit
Himanshu Rai, recognized as Kaushal in 'Lekar Hum Deewana Dil,' pursued his acting dream from Ghazipur to Mumbai. Himanshu Rai, currently seen as Kaushal in Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, traces his acting journey from Ghazipur to moving to Mumbai with quiet determination and passion. 'Bachpan se mujhe acting ka passion tha, aur mein sure tha ki mujhe actor hi banna hai,' says Himanshu, who began pursuing theatre alongside his BA studies. He took formal training in acting at an institute in Delhi before making the big move to Mumbai. 'My family was always supportive. We all knew this career isn't easy – there's struggle, competition – but my passion never let me quit. It always pushed me to move forward,' he shares. Himanshu began with small roles in crime-based shows like CID and Crime Patrol, gradually building his experience. His breakthrough came with Mere Sai – Shraddha Aur Saburi, where he played the role of Keshav Kulkarni. 'It was a positive character and had a significant place in the story. That show gave me the confidence and visibility I needed.' Currently, in Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, he plays another positive and pivotal role. 'In both shows, my characters have had depth, and that's what I look for,' he adds. Looking ahead, Himanshu is eager to take on diverse and challenging roles. 'I wish to explore more shades as an actor – something strong, even negative. I also want to explore films and I chose roles that helped me learn and polish my craft. Those small projects prepared me."
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIM-I launches new batches of executive doctoral programmes for professionals
Indore: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore launched its 15th batch of the Executive Doctoral Programme in Management (EDPM) and the 5th batch of the Executive Doctoral Programme in Management & Governance (EDPMG) on Monday. The latest cohort comprises 24 participants, with 18 enrolled in EDPM and 6 in EDPMG. These professionals come from diverse sectors, including engineering, finance, technology, social sciences, and urban governance. Professor Himanshu Rai, director of IIM Indore, said, "At IIM Indore, we are committed to nurturing leaders who blend knowledge with compassion and research with purpose. Our executive doctoral programmes are designed for professionals who aspire to solve real-world problems through cutting-edge scholarship." He advised participants to select research topics that they find engaging, beneficial to others, and conducive to substantial learning. "When all three align, you know you're on the right path," he said. The programmes aim to equip working professionals with essential resources, guidance, and a scholarly foundation necessary to tackle complex issues through research-driven solutions. Dr Uttiyo Raychaudhury, vice provost at the University of Denver, serving as chief guest, said that unlike previous educational pursuits driven by necessity, this phase stems from enthusiasm and personal choice. He stressed that genuine achievement requires both capability and a "multiplier attitude"—the mindset that motivated participants to join the programme.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
More women join top IIMs as gender diversity rises
Top Indian business schools like IIMs are admitting more women. The six older IIMs have 9% more female students in the Class of 2027. IIM-Indore's new batch is over 53% women. IIM-Ahmedabad also saw an increase. These institutes are giving diversity points to female and non-engineering candidates. This will help create more diverse and inclusive business environments. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Specific diversity points Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India's top business schools are increasing the intake of women for their flagship programmes, which experts say will help produce 'top of the order' female managers and leaders at a time when industry is looking to improve diversity across data compiled by ET shows that the six old Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) together have 9% more female students in the Class of 2027, compared with last year's batch. These premier institutes have completed the admission process for this IIM-Indore, as much as 53.79% of the new students are women, the highest in the institute's 29-year history. Female students account for 30.84% of the new batch at IIM-Ahmedabad, the most in four years. Narayanan Ramaswamy, national leader (education and skill development) at KPMG India, sees more women joining top B-schools as a win-win for the institutes and industry. While the Bschools will benefit from this diversity as their curriculum, pedagogy and industry engagement become more holistic, recruiters, too, are looking for diversity, especially at top management and decision-making leadership levels, he said. IIMs said they are taking steps to improve gender diversity on their campuses. IIM-Indore incorporated a diversity factor starting the 2025 admissions cycle, allocating special weight to women and candidates with non-engineering out of the 100 points in the final selection stage are allocated to such candidates.'We have introduced the diversity factor to build classrooms that reflect the richness of the real world, one that is diverse in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences,' said its director, Himanshu Rai. 'A diverse cohort equips our students to thrive in dynamic business environments where empathy, collaboration and inclusivity are critical to success.'IIM-Kozhikode is another institute where women will be in the majority: of its 489 students, close to 55% are women in the new batch. Female and transgender candidates receive specific diversity points in the interview shortlisting process, said admissions chairperson Ram Kumar the first time in the last four years, IIM-Ahmedabad has more than 30% female students among the 414 students in the Class of 2027. Both the batch size and gender diversity percentage have increased for this IIM, from 397 and 22.92% for the class of 2022-24.'To help increase the pool of female candidates selected for the admission interviews, we have introduced gender diversity points this year while preparing the interview shortlist,' Karthik Sriram, chairperson, admissions, account for close to 40% of the batch of the full-time twoyear post-graduate programme at IIM-Bangalore, which is almost like last year, said Mukta Kulkarni, dean of academic programmes. IIM-Bangalore also focuses on disability inclusion.
