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India Today
02-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
From 47% to 78% in 4 years: MBA employability rises with skill-focused curriculum
Once criticised for producing degree-holders with limited practical application, India's MBA education sector is now enjoying a remarkable transformation. Backed by data, industry demand, and updated pedagogy, MBA graduates are now more employable and relevant than ever India, employability among MBA graduates has risen sharply to 78% in 2025, up from 47% in 2021, according to Statista from Wheebox's India Skills Report 2025 and GMAC's 2024 Prospective Students Survey confirm the shift, hiring managers now actively seek MBA graduates with digital fluency, leadership potential, and According to IIM Sambalpur Director Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, 97% of Indian employers are willing to pay more for candidates with micro-credentials, especially in generative AI and LEARNING IS THE NEW NORMIndian B-schools have overhauled their approach in response to a shifting job market. Institutions like SP Jain Global, IIM Sambalpur, BIMTECH, and Badruka School of Management are embedding AI-powered decision-making, data storytelling, sustainability, and cross-cultural leadership into their MBA Christopher Abraham of SP Jain notes, 'We no longer just teach AI -- we integrate it into learning paths, personalised mentorship, and real-world simulation exercises.' Students now graduate equipped to automate workflows, build predictive models, and apply AI across DEGREE-NEXTHiring needs have evolved. Today, recruiters care less about the name of the institution and more about the functional skills and emotional intelligence of Siddharth Anand, CEO of Tertiary Education Advisors, puts it: 'The MBA graduate who can speak the language of both Excel and empathy is the one who stands out'.This reflects in how MBA programmes now offer courses in ESG strategy, public governance, behavioural economics, and human-centric leadership. Business schools are creating labs for digital transformation, experiential entrepreneurship, and consulting case competitions to help students master practical CLASSROOM TO BOARDROOM: CURRICULAR CHANGESHere's how B-schools are rethinking the MBA journey:Live business simulations and startup incubators—e.g., IIM Sambalpur's I-Hub and Rangavati CentreBlockchain and fintech labs like BIMTECH's 'BIMCOIN' initiative for applied finance learningAI-integrated learning assistants at SP JainRural immersion and sustainability projects for ground-level exposureInterdisciplinary pathways such as BS in Management and Public Policy feeding into MBA tracksAs per Dr Pankaj Priya of BIMTECH, the key shift is in pedagogy: 'From traditional models, we have moved to lab-based learning, career mapping through AI, and psychometric profiling to align strengths with career paths'.STRONG PLACEMENT RECORDS AND FUTURE READINESSIIM Sambalpur reported 100% placements in 2024, with a 21% year-on-year increase in placement value. Recruiters from consulting, BFSI, FMCG, and IT sectors are actively hiring MBA grads who can navigate uncertainty and use digital tools in platforms like GMAC indicate a sharp rise in global recognition of Indian MBA talent, with students eyeing international internships and hybrid work opportunities. MBA students trained in storytelling, negotiation, and personal branding are especially in demand.A SHIFT IN MINDSET: THE INNER MBAWhile technical and analytical skills are crucial, leading B-schools are also focusing on the 'Inner MBA' -- emotional resilience, ethical judgement, and influence. Through structured coaching, case discussions, and workshops, students learn to lead with purpose and build clarity in Anand sums it up: 'We aren't just giving them skills -- we're changing the way they perceive their own potential and their role in the world of work'.FUTURE-READY, TODAYThe rise in employability is not accidental -- it's the result of deliberate reform, collaboration with industry, and a greater understanding of what the market demands. With India poised to become a USD 5 trillion economy, the demand for MBA graduates equipped with adaptive, ethical, and technical prowess is only expected to MBA has come a long way in India -- from being a credential to becoming a powerful launchpad to leadership, innovation, and purpose-driven success.- Ends
India Today
01-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
After IIM Lucknow, 49% non-engineers in IIM Sambalpur's new MBA batch
IIM Sambalpur, among the newest IIMs in the country, has admitted 363 students across its flagship MBA and its newly launched MBA in Business Analytics (MBA-BA) programmes for the 2025–27 academic cycle. The institute has reported a slight tilt toward engineering backgrounds this year, with engineers comprising 51.24% of the incoming batch -- a modest 5% rise over shift is more evident in the MBA-BA course, where 61.7% of students have an engineering background. However, in the flagship MBA programme, the numbers are more evenly split: 49.68% engineers and 50.32% from non-engineering key feature of the new MBA-BA batch is that all students have prior work experience in several fields. The institute also stated that this is expected to improve peer learning and practical application of concepts across FROM ACROSS INDIAThe new batch also shows significant geographical diversity. Students hail from nearly every state and union territory, including the Andaman and Nicobar and Uttar Pradesh account for the largest share at 13% and 12%, respectively, followed by representation from Odisha, Delhi, Telangana, Kerala, and West line with its stated values of inclusivity and innovation, the institute has admitted three students with physical or mobility THEMES, GLOBAL ASPIRATIONSAddressing students at the inaugural ceremony, IIM Sambalpur Director Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal said the institute's vision aligns with national campaigns like 'Digital India' and 'Make in India'.advertisement'We now need to add 'Brand in India' to this list,' Jaiswal said, adding that the institute's AI-enabled classrooms and its Master Weaver initiative exemplify a new-age IIM rooted in social guest V. Srinivas, IAS, Secretary, DARPG, Government of India, said the MBA-BA programme reflects India's broader digital push.'These students will help shape Viksit Bharat with innovation and ethics,' he leaders including Rajiv Kumar of Vedanta Aluminium and Samir Kumar of Amazon India also spoke at the event, offering insights on leadership and future workforce IIM SAMBALPURIIM Sambalpur is one of the premier management institutions in the country and is widely known for its quality education. Spread over approximately 200 acres of land, the IIM Sambalpur was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on February 3, also has tie-ups with Flipkart, Amazon, and SIDBI to support, promote and connect regional weavers with global with sustainable practices and modernised facilities, the campus values its regional art by mapping the traditional IKAT, patterned textile-dyeing technique onto the brick Sambalpur is known for its two-year flagship MBA Programme, and admissions are held via CAT. It also offers an MBA for working professionals at the Delhi Centre at ISID, Vasant Kunj, providing options for a dual-degree Programme in partnership with French in addition to the Executive MBA Programme, the premier institute offers a PhD, Executive PhD, and Management Development Programme (MDP).IIM Sambalpur has played a torchbearer role for other IIMs in terms of gender-diverse classrooms. IIM Sambalpur cut-off is 92 Sambalpur's MBA fee is INR 13.04 Lakh, whereas IIM Sambalpur's average package stood at INR 16.64 LPA and IIM Sambalpur's highest package stood at INR 64.61 LPA for the 2023 batch.- Ends
India Today
24-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
IIM Sambalpur partners to chart Odisha's economic policy towards net-zero by 2050
Odisha has taken a leap towards becoming a leading state in the country -- both in terms of income and climate resilience -- with the launch of a new economic framework co-led by IIM Sambalpur. In collaboration with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the University of Maryland, the institute is helping shape a roadmap that ties together job creation, sustainable growth, and environmental the centre of this initiative is Economic Transition Coalition Odisha (ETCO), a platform that brings together academic institutions, government, and industry to plan Odisha's shift towards a low-carbon and inclusive coalition also published a white paper titled 'A New Economic Transition Framework for Jobs, Growth, and Sustainability in Odisha', offering a long-term vision for transforming the state's development path. Professor Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur, said that the role of business schools must go beyond conventional teaching.'Odisha is on the cusp of a historic moment. As a leading partner in ETCO, we're helping identify policy actions and frameworks that will prepare the state for a green and inclusive future,' he FARMING, AND CLIMATE AT HEART OF NEW TRANSITION STRATEGY The white paper outlines a five-point agenda focused on equitable income, sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, biodiversity protection, and achieving net-zero of the key proposals of the white paper is to transition the workforce in coal and thermal power sectors by promoting green technologies including green steel, hydrogen-based energy systems, and carbon plan also explores how Odisha's mineral wealth and long coastline can be harnessed to build a green manufacturing and export address the growing risks from natural disasters, the coalition also recommends climate-resilient infrastructure. Other measures include protecting biodiversity through eco-corridors and reducing animal-human the agricultural front, the focus is on building sustainable food systems that support farmers' incomes, agroforestry, and soil carbon initiative fits into India's broader goals of achieving net-zero emissions and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration under the National Education Odisha sets its sights on long-term, sustainable development, institutions like IIM Sambalpur are beginning to play a larger role -- not just in business education, but in shaping the future of the state.- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
IIM Sambalpur launches UG programmes in Public Policy and Artificial Intelligence
IIM Sambalpur has launched its two new undergraduate programmes – 'Bachelor of Science in Management and Public Policy' and 'Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence' – in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programmes aim to help students strengthen skills in data analysis, critical reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making, according to a statement from the varsity. The Bachelor of Science in Management and Public Policy programme is designed to meet national managerial aspirations in terms of Sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and community-led development. The programme aims to equip change-makers with the ability needed to close the gap between policy and practice at the grassroots level. Admissions will be based on Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores. The Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is focused towards developing the country's digital capability and global competitiveness. Reaffirming the institution's pledge to innovation with integrity, the programme, co-designed with industry leaders, builds future ready skill sets and encourages the use of ethical AI. The premier management institution will offer admissions to this programme through IIT JEE Main. '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,' it said. The admissions for this B.S. programmes will begin in June, 2025, and classes for the first batch will commence from September. Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, the director of IIM Sambalpur, said, 'It is a great pride that we have successfully launched Bachelor of Science (B.S) four-year fully residential programme. This is a pioneering step towards building future-ready leaders of tomorrow. In line with India's National Education Policy, (NEP 2020) our vision is to create responsible leaders with 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 successfully completing four years, with multiple entry and exit points,' he added. The event also featured a roundtable discussion themed, 'Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as Engines of Innovation for Global Enterprises'. Bramhanand Jha, PMP and vice president at National eGovernance Division under MeitY, Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India was the chief guest of the event. He 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 organizations.' Lt. Col. Piyush Shukla, the director of JEE, National Testing Agency (NTA), and Rajesh Kumar, the director of CUET – both from the National Testing Agency (NTA) – were keynote speakers at the event. They discussed the evolving role of GCCs as crucial hubs driving innovation and global digital transformation and shared insights on the future of global enterprises and the strategic role of GCCs. 'India's education evaluation system is changing to discover and develop talent that can succeed in fast-paced, innovation-driven setups like Global Capability Centres. It is encouraging to witness institutions like IIM Sambalpur launch innovative undergraduate programmes that blend analytical rigour with policy and technology expertise,' Shukla said 'Our vision at NTA is to develop a strong and inclusive testing system in tune with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and ready students for global leadership and innovation,' he added. 'With the launch of CUET, we have made a big leap towards democratizing access to quality higher education in India….Global Capability Centres are shaping the future of work, and through an equitable, transparent, and standardized testing environment, NTA is dedicated to helping drive this transformation by empowering the next generation of globally capable professionals,' Kumar said. The event was followed by panel discussions with senior academicians and industry leaders on the topics 'Transforming Operations through GCCs: The Digital Shift from Cost Efficiency to Strategic Value' and 'Aligning Talent Upskilling with Policy Innovation for Sustainable GCC Growth'.
News18
17-05-2025
- Business
- News18
IIM Sambalpur, NTA Launches UG Bureaucrat-Training Programme
These programmes aim to offer a robust foundation in data analysis, critical reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making, the IIM said in a press release. The interdisciplinary courses will develop responsible leaders capable of addressing complex societal and industrial challenges with creativity, compassion, and a global perspective. The Bachelor of Science in Management and Public Policy programme targets national managerial aspirations concerning Sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and community-led development. It seeks to prepare a new generation of change-makers to bridge the gap between policy and practice at the grassroots level. The Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is geared towards enhancing India's digital capabilities and global competitiveness. The programme cultivates future-ready skills among young students and promotes the use of ethical AI, reinforcing the institution's commitment to innovation with integrity. The undergraduate programmes have a flexible structure, allowing students to earn a certificate after one year, a diploma after two years, a degree after three years, and an honors degree after four years, with multiple entry and exit points, Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director of IIM Sambalpur said. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, will admit students through an entrance test conducted by NTA. Applicants must have at least 70 per cent marks in their 10th and 12th board exams, along with top percentile or high marks in the JEE (Main) test. There are 90 seats in this programme. 'The second programme, the first of its kind in India, is the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management and Public Policy. It is designed for those aspiring to enter the bureaucracy or the Indian Administrative Services (IAS). Currently, there is no undergraduate program in India specifically preparing individuals for such careers. We believe the best minds targeting civil services should receive foundation-level training through a formal programme," Jaiswal said. Addressing the event, Chief Guest Bramhanand Jha said, 'India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are evolving from low-cost arbitrage centers to strategic innovation hubs for global business value. As the economy shifts towards a digital-first approach, GCCs are leading in creating agile, technology-enabled, and future-proof organizations. Institutions like IIM Sambalpur, with vision-oriented programs in Data Science, AI, and Public Policy, are shaping the talent and mindset to drive this change. At MeitY, we are committed to fostering an ecosystem where academia, industry, and governance collaborate to promote sustainable innovation, transformation, and digital leadership."
