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Hans India
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IIM Bangalore to host entrepreneurship summit Venix 2025
Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) will be hosting Venix 2025, its new flagship international business and entrepreneurship summit, from August 1 to 3. Venix is created by merging two of IIMB's renowned fests, Vista and Eximius, said a press release issued by IIMB. In its inaugural year, Venix will feature a line up of speakers that includes luminaries such as Shamika Ravi, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, K V S Manian, MD & CEO of Federal Bank, Roma Datta Chobey, Managing Director Sales at Google India.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIMB director's tenure ends, will return to faculty role
Bengaluru: Rishikesha T Krishnan, director of Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), will step down from office on July 19 as his five-year tenure comes to an end. The director will return to his faculty role as a professor in the strategy area next week. As per the IIM Act, the senior-most faculty member will be the director in-charge until the new director is appointed. The board of governors appointed a search committee, which has shortlisted three candidates and forwarded these names to the Visitor, who is the President of India, for final selection. Rishikesha was in controversy recently after a faculty member alleged caste discrimination against him and five others. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Professor Rishikesha's appointment occurred soon after the Covid-19 pandemic began. "During the pandemic, we had the time to think about the future of the institute in terms of developing new programmes and initiatives. In the three years that followed, we not only returned to the rhythm of our academic calendar but also strategically expanded our portfolio of programmes, projects, and activities," he said.
NDTV
15-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
IIM Bangalore To Launch UG Courses In Economics, Data Science: Here's All You Need To Know
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), one of India's premier institutions, is stepping into undergraduate education for the first time. Starting August 2026, IIMB will offer two full-time four-year BSc (Hons) programmes - one in Economics and the other in Data Science, each with a minor in Business and the other discipline. These new programmes will be delivered at IIMB's new Jigani campus, located about 27 km from its main Bannerghatta Road campus in Bangalore. The courses are designed in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) and aim to provide world-class undergraduate education with strong academic foundations and real-world relevance. Programmes Offered 1. BSc (Hons) in Economics Minor in Data Science and Business 2. BSc (Hons) in Data Science Minor in Economics and Business When To Apply • Application Start Date: September 2025 • Programme Start Date: August 2026 • Initial Intake: 40 students per programme (Total 80 students in 2026) • Planned Growth: 640 students by 2031 Who Can Apply? Age Limit • Maximum 20 years for General category • Maximum 22 years for Reserved category (as of August 1, 2025) Education Requirements • Class 12 pass (or equivalent) from a recognised board • Must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 and scored at least 60% in Maths • Minimum 60% marks in Class 10 overall Admission Process The admission process consists of two key stages: a national-level entrance test, followed by an interview round for candidates who are shortlisted based on their performance in the entrance test. Course Highlights • Residential, full-time 4-year degree with an option to exit after 3 years • Two internships during the programme • International exchange opportunities • Focus on Economics, Data Science, Communication, Philosophy, Ethics, and Business • Emphasis on critical thinking, real-world applications, and life skills • Designed to balance academic depth and interdisciplinary breadth Campus And Faculty • Programmes will be hosted at IIMB's upcoming Jigani campus • 15 faculty members will guide the first batches, drawn from top global institutions and IIMB itself • State-of-the-art infrastructure will scale up alongside student intake Fees and Financial Aid • Annual Fee: Rs 8.5 lakh • Financial Aid: Up to 20% of the total intake will receive aid. How to Apply (Once Applications Open in September 2025) 1. Visit the official IIM Bangalore website: 2. Look for the UG Programme Application link (to be activated in September 2025) 3. Register with your email and create a login 4. Fill out the application form with personal and academic details 5. Upload required documents (mark sheets, ID proof, etc.) 6. Pay the application fee online 7. Submit and wait for exam and interview updates
India Today
15-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
IIM Bangalore to launch UG courses in Economics and Data Science in 2026
In a major academic milestone, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is set to roll out its first-ever undergraduate degree programmes in August 2026. The two four-year residential honours programmes, a BSc (Hons) in Economics and a BSc (Hons) in Data Science, will be delivered at IIMB's upcoming second campus in Jigani under the newly established School of Multidisciplinary move marks a significant shift for the premier B-school, traditionally known for its postgraduate, executive, and doctoral programmes. Admissions for the inaugural batch will open in September 2025. Each programme will initially admit 40 students, bringing the total intake to 80 for the first cohort. IIMB aims to scale this number up to 640 students by 2031 as its new campus to the programmes will be based on a national-level entrance test followed by a personal interview. Applicants must be below 20 years of age (22 for reserved categories) as of August 1, 2025, and must have scored at least 60% in Mathematics in Class 12 and an overall 60% in Class 10. With an annual fee of Rs 8.5 lakh, the programmes are designed to be accessible, the institute has committed to offering need-based financial support to ensure that no qualified candidate is turned away due to lack of funds. Already, around 20% of total financial aid has been provisioned for this curriculum is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and includes a three-year exit option with a degree. It offers minors in Business and the complementary discipline (Economics or Data Science), along with core subjects such as ethics, communication, and philosophy. Students will also gain hands-on exposure through two internships and an international exchange Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan explained that the undergraduate push stems from the need to shape future leaders early in their academic journeys. 'We want to equip young minds with analytical, ethical, and contextual capabilities so they can lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving world,' he PD Jose, who is overseeing the development of the Jigani campus, highlighted the programme's unique blend of technical depth and liberal arts grounding. 'India needs skilled, empathetic leaders capable of solving complex problems through collaborative and data-driven methods,' he of Programmes, Professor Mukta Kulkarni, confirmed that structured placement support will be an integral part of the offering. 'We are designing this with real-world relevance, not just theory, but application,' she noted, adding that students will benefit from strong industry linkages, internships, and global Sourav Mukherji, Dean of Alumni Relations and Development, remarked that the foray into undergraduate education is a transformative moment for IIMB. 'We are used to engaging with mature learners. Undergraduate teaching will demand a new mindset, but it is a challenge we are ready for and one that our alumni are backing enthusiastically,' he ahead, IIMB also plans to introduce undergraduate programmes in Sustainability and Behavioural Sciences, further broadening its multidisciplinary approach to early-stage education.- Ends
Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIM Bangalore to launch UG programmes in Economics and Data Science from August 2026
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) will launch its first-ever undergraduate degree programmes in August 2026. The institute announced two four-year residential programmes — a BSc (Hons) in Economics and a BSc (Hons) in Data Science — at a press conference held at its Bannerghatta Road campus on Monday. The programmes will be delivered at IIMB's upcoming second campus in Jigani and will fall under its newly established School of Multidisciplinary Studies. Each degree will offer an optional minor in the complementary discipline along with Business, with the aim of providing students a broad-based education in line with the National Education Policy. Admissions for the first batch will open in September 2025. The inaugural cohort will include 80 students — 40 in each major — and the institute expects the total intake to grow to 640 students by 2031, as infrastructure at the new campus expands. The initial cohort will be taught by a dedicated faculty group of 15 members, including new hires and existing IIMB faculty. Read | 14.5% students from IITs, NITs, other top institutes in IIM Raipur's 2025-27 MBA batch The new offerings mark a significant expansion for IIMB, which has so far focused exclusively on postgraduate, doctoral, and executive education. The institute's director, Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, said the undergraduate initiative stems from a need to build early-stage academic capacity and prepare students to think critically and ethically in a rapidly changing world. 'Our vision is to nurture critical thinkers and problem solvers capable of driving positive change,' he said. 'To actualise this vision, we believe it is important to engage young learners early; familiarize them with the intricacies of emerging and unfamiliar markets, and equip them with analytical, contextual, and ethical perspectives.' The idea of launching undergraduate programmes at IIMB was first discussed over a decade ago and later included in the institute's Institutions of Eminence proposal submitted to the government. The design of the programmes reflects an interdisciplinary approach, integrating economics, data science, communication, ethics, and philosophy, with a focus on applied learning. The curriculum includes two internship cycles, an international exchange term, and a three-year exit option with a degree, in accordance with NEP guidelines. Eligibility criteria include a minimum of 60% in Mathematics in Class XII and an overall score of 60% or more in Class X. Admissions will be conducted through a national-level entrance exam followed by a personal interview. The age cap is 20 years for general category students and 22 for those from reserved categories, as of August 1, 2025. The annual fee for the undergraduate programmes has been set at ₹8.5 lakh. However, IIMB has committed to ensuring that no deserving student is denied access due to financial constraints. 'Aid to the extent of 20% in aggregate has already been factored in, and every deserving student will have the opportunity to access financial support,' said Prof Krishnan. Professor PD Jose, who is overseeing the development of the Jigani campus, said the programmes are structured to offer rigorous interdisciplinary training that combines technical knowledge with a liberal arts foundation. 'We urgently need leaders who are empathetic, insightful, and highly skilled,' he said. 'These challenges demand a collaborative, creative, and data-driven approach.' Dean of Programmes Professor Mukta Kulkarni said structured placement support will be part of the programme. 'This is a degree being offered by a management school. We are looking at this from a practice and application point of view,' she said. Kulkarni added that students will have access to internships, international partnerships, and curriculum elements designed to align with market demands, with the flexibility to adapt as those demands evolve. Professor Sourav Mukherji, Dean of Alumni Relations and Development, said the undergraduate programme represents a turning point for the institution. 'We have long been accustomed to working with older learners. We recognize that undergraduate education will require a recalibrated approach,' he said, adding that alumni from IIMB's nearly 30,000-strong global network are actively supporting the initiative. The institute is also planning programmes in Sustainability and Behavioural Sciences which are slated for launch in the coming years as part of the same undergraduate ecosystem.
