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India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Nearly half of IIM Lucknow's 2025 batch comes from non-engineering backgrounds
The IIM Lucknow has officially begun its new academic session for 2025, welcoming 643 students across its prestigious postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The new batch brings in a rich mix of academic backgrounds, with a nearly equal split between engineering and non-engineering students. This is a departure from the usual trend of a majority of management students coming from engineering to research by QS-IGAUGE, a large share of management (MBA/PGDM) students in India have an engineering background. At top institutions like the IIMs, around 75% to 80% of the student intake consists of engineering graduates. Of these, nearly 30% to 35% are alumni of premier engineering institutes like the IITs and reflects a long-standing trend in Indian education, where engineering is commonly viewed as a stepping stone to a management career offering wider professional opportunities. But this year, IIM Lucknow has recorded a reversal of the trend. In the new academic year, 50.70% of students are from engineering backgrounds and 49.30% from non-engineering disciplines, highlighting a strong emphasis on academic diversity. In terms of gender representation, 30% of the incoming cohort are PGP and PGP-ABM courses also showcase varied experience levels, while 32% of students in the PGP programme are freshers, the PGP-ABM programme sees a majority of 68% freshers, indicating interest from early-career aspirants in both general and niche management new academic year was formally inaugurated in a ceremony attended by Ananth Narayan G, Whole-Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and an alumnus of IIM Lucknow's Class of event also saw participation from senior faculty members including Prof Sanjeet Singh (Dean, Faculty), Prof Sanjay K. Singh (Dean, Programmes), Prof Pushpendra Priyadarshi (Chairperson, Doctoral Programme), Prof Dipti Gupta (Chairperson, PGPSM), and Prof Alok Dixit (Chairperson, PGP).INDUSTRY EXPOSURE AND INDUCTIONAs part of their induction programme, students will participate in interactive sessions with industry experts and academicians. These sessions are designed to familiarise them with opportunities for professional development and personal growth, reinforcing IIM Lucknow's commitment to producing well-rounded the incoming cohort, Prof Sanjeet Singh, Dean of Faculty, encouraged students to embrace intellectual curiosity and emotional intelligence.'At IIM Lucknow, what will set you apart is your ability to think critically, challenge assumptions, and approach problems with both emotional intelligence and clarity of mind,' he also praised the diversity of the new batch, stating that students hail from backgrounds such as engineering, arts, commerce, and more. He added, 'Over the next two years, IIM Lucknow will offer you the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and discover your unique perspective.'advertisementIIM Lucknow aims to nurture the new batch with academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, and leadership nearly half of the batch coming from non-engineering streams and 30% being women, the 2025 cohort represents IIM Lucknow's growing focus on inclusivity and holistic talent development.- Ends
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
IIM Lucknow begins new academic year with over 600 students & 30% female enrollment
The Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, has started its new academic session with 643 students. These students are enrolled in various programmes like Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP), Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM), Post Graduate Programme in Sustainable Management (PGP-SM), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes. The inaugural event was attended by Ananth Narayan G, Whole Time Member, Securities and Exchange Board of India, and an IIM Lucknow alumnus, Class of 1993. Along with Narayan, other guests included were the leadership team of IIM Lucknow, including Prof Sanjeet Singh, Dean Faculty; Prof Sanjay K. Singh, Dean Programmes; Prof Pushpendra Priyadarshi, Chairperson, Doctoral Program; Prof Dipti Gupta, Chairperson, PGPSM, and Prof Alok Dixit, Chairperson, PGP, among others, as mentioned in the press release. Overall, the new batch consists of – –30 per cent female students –50.70 per cent of students with an engineering background and 49.30 per cent with a non-engineering background –32 per cent freshers in PGP and 68 per cent in PGP-ABM programmes The new batch will also participate in interactive discussions with multiple stakeholders from academia and industry, as a part of the induction programme, to provide an overview of opportunities for personal and professional growth. Welcoming the new batch, Prof. Sanjeet Singh, Dean, Faculty, IIM Lucknow, said, 'At IIM Lucknow, what will set you apart is your ability to think critically, challenge assumptions, and approach problems with both emotional intelligence and clarity of mind. You come from diverse backgrounds, engineering, arts, commerce, and more, and that diversity is your strength. Over the next two years, IIM Lucknow will offer you the opportunity to grow, collaborate, and discover your unique perspective. Welcome to a journey that will transform not only your career, but your way of thinking as well.'
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
SEBI mandates verified UPI handles for market payments from October 1
In a major move to bolster digital payment security in India's financial markets, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced that all stock market intermediaries—such as brokers, mutual funds, and portfolio managers—must adopt verified UPI handles starting October 1, 2025. As per SEBI's circular released on June 11, over 8,000 registered intermediaries will be required to collect investor payments using unique, standardized UPI IDs issued through validated bank handles (e.g., @validhdfc). These verified UPI IDs will display a green triangle and thumbs-up icon for authenticity, aiming to reduce fraudulent transactions and standardize payment collection. While investors may continue using traditional payment options like NEFT and IMPS, those opting for UPI must use these new verified IDs. To assist investors, SEBI is also launching a "SEBI Check" tool, allowing users to verify the UPI credentials of intermediaries before initiating payments. This initiative was developed in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Self-Certified Syndicate Banks (SCSBs), who are the only entities authorized to issue these verified handles. Each intermediary will have a unique ID format (e.g., to ensure clarity and traceability. SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasized that the measure aims to 'reduce payment frauds, increase investor confidence, and bring uniformity in UPI payment collection.' A transition period until December 8, 2025, has been provided, after which old UPI IDs will be discontinued. SEBI also plans to run a two-year nationwide investor awareness campaign focusing on cybersecurity, digital payment safety, and prevention of financial fraud. Whole-time SEBI member Ananth Narayan G urged investors to use the upcoming verification features before making payments, reinforcing the need for diligence in digital transactions. This regulatory step marks another stride in India's journey towards secure and standardized digital finance.
