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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
A decade of transforming education and leadership: IIM Nagpur's journey towards excellence
Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur) has quickly evolved into one of the most dynamic and promising institutions in the landscape of Indian management education. As the Institute celebrates its tenth anniversary, it reflects on a decade of excellence, innovation, and impact. Within a short time, IIM Nagpur has carved out a unique identity in the IIM ecosystem, seamlessly blending the legacy of the IIM brand with a forward-looking and agile academic model. IIM Nagpur is strategically positioned to serve as a bridge between academic tradition and modern transformation. It leverages the credibility, intellectual capital, and global recognition of the IIM network while embracing emerging pedagogies, digital learning, and inclusive education, creating a fertile ground for new ideas, collaborations, and disruptive thinking. IIM Nagpur is committed to excellence in teaching, training, research, and consultancy. The institute's teaching approach blends academic rigor with real-world relevance, preparing students to become impactful leaders. Faculty members employ case-based learning, simulations, and experiential methods to foster critical thinking and decision-making skills. IIM Nagpur also offers executive education and customized training programs for professionals and organizations, aiming to upskill the workforce and address dynamic business challenges. Research at IIM Nagpur is both theoretical and applied, covering diverse domains such as strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and public policy. Faculty members actively publish in leading journals and collaborate with industry and government bodies to address contemporary issues. Consultancy is another key pillar, where the institute partners with corporations, start-ups, and public sector organizations to provide data-driven solutions and strategic insights. These engagements enrich classroom learning and bridge the gap between theory and practice. Overall, IIM Nagpur's integrated focus on teaching, training, research, and consultancy reflects its mission to contribute meaningfully to academia, industry, and society. At IIM Nagpur, learning extends beyond classrooms—it is a holistic, life-shaping experience. The Institute is dedicated to academic excellence, practical relevance, and societal contribution. Grounded in the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the curriculum transcends mere technical and functional skills. It aims to cultivate well-rounded professionals equipped with strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, critical and analytical reasoning, ethical decision-making, global business acumen, leadership, and interpersonal effectiveness. This mission is delivered by a faculty cohort that combines academic distinction with real-world exposure, including strong linkages with industry, consulting, entrepreneurship, and public policy. The Institute fosters experiential and immersive learning, notably through its flagship Professional Management Practice (PMP) course—an integrated leadership development module that blends psychometric profiling, executive mentoring, and hands-on business problem-solving. The student body at IIM Nagpur is known for its diverse talents, intellectual curiosity, and leadership potential. Outside the classroom, students actively engage in International research collaborations and global exchange programs, pursuing elite certifications such as CFA, Six Sigma, and Lean Management, competing and excelling in prestigious corporate case challenges, such as V-Guard Big Idea , TVS Credit EPIC 6.0 , etc, representing IIM Nagpur in sports and cultural events, including swimming, football, table tennis, cricket, and basketball. These engagements contribute to the development of emotionally intelligent, team-oriented, and culturally aware professionals. IIM Nagpur's strong commitment to industry relevance and corporate engagement is a cornerstone of its success. Through regular guest lectures, CXO talks, and mentorship programs, strategic MoUs with leading corporates, live consulting projects, and internships, and customized executive education offerings The Institute ensures that students are continually exposed to the evolving needs of global businesses. The outcome is reflected in consistently strong placement performance, with graduates taking up critical leadership and analytical roles across domains such as Management Consulting, Financial Services and Investment Banking, Marketing and Brand Strategy, Operations and Supply Chain, Business Analytics and Technology, General Management and Strategy. The trust of recruiters is earned through the intellectual rigor, adaptability, and professionalism demonstrated by IIM Nagpur's students. IIM Nagpur continues to build on its strong foundation, striving to achieve new milestones in academic excellence and leadership. The Institute remains dedicated to fostering an environment of innovation, inclusivity, and global relevance. As it moves forward, the focus remains on attracting exceptional talent and leadership to sustain its growth and impact in the years to come.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIM-Nagpur achieves fastest revenue growth among many IIMs in 5 years
Nagpur: IIM-Nagpur's revenue growth reached a staggering Rs 140 crore from all MBA programmes as well as research and consultancy at its campus in Mihan-SEZ and Pune. IIM-N Director Bhimaraya Metri highlighted the institute's remarkable progress, stating that over the past five years, IIM Nagpur witnessed a 40.82% revenue growth rate and a 453.8% rise in net worth while presenting his report during the 9th Convocation on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Initially, IIM Nagpur was receiving a Rs 3 crore grant from the central govt while it earned just around Rs 21 crore, making for around Rs 25 crore revenue per year," he told TOI. The MBA programme helped the institute earn Rs 57 crore, while another Rs 5 crore came from the executive MBA for working professionals and Rs 40 crore from executive education. "The rest of the money came from research and consultancy. This is fastest growth among 15 other IIMs started after the year 2000," Metri MBA programme is designed to develop future business leaders equipped to navigate the global business landscape, he said. IIM Nagpur's executive education is transforming professional learning in India with advanced facilities and a dynamic academic environment, he added. The executive education started in 2021. "Today, IIM-N is established as one of the leading management institutes in executive education," he funds will be utilised towards campus development works such as a smart campus, IT infrastructure, faculty salaries, and InFed, apart from Pune campus works. "The govt monetary aid stopped five years ago," he stated that IIM-Nagpur's executive education is ranked 7th among all IIMs and among the top 10 . "IIM-Nagpur is also the fastest-growing among IIMs in terms of CAGR network," he said. Bigger IIMs took five to six years to even start executive education, he said. The appointment of senior faculty members is being held as one of the main reasons for the phenomenal growth. "We reversed the triangle by appointing more professors instead of assistant professors. Senior faculty is ready to contribute from day one. Assistant professors take a long time to learn and deliver," he Report* Financial year 2024-25 was milestone for IIM Nagpur, completing 12 post graduate certificate programmes and launching 17 more* Initiatives expanded its professional network, adding 848 new alumni and supporting 1,102 active learners across sectors* Total executive education alumni are 2,438* IIM Nagpur conducted 41 management development programmes (MDPs) for 1,572 professionals* Eight nurturing future leadership programmes were sponsored by the ministry of education * There were 388 participants, reinforcing academic leadership and institutional excellence* IIM Nagpur strengthened executive education with 17 post-graduate certificate programmes, including the 8th batch of the senior management programme* IIM Nagpur has signed strategic MoUs with top organisations like SAIL, WCL, NLC India, Novo Nordisk, Lupin, YASHADA, and the National Institute of Fire and Safety Engineering* In the NIRF Ranking 2024, IIM Nagpur rose to 31st nationwide and 16th among all IIMsNagpur: IIM-Nagpur's revenue growth reached a staggering Rs 140 crore from all MBA programmes as well as research and consultancy at its campus in Mihan-SEZ and Pune. IIM-N Director Bhimaraya Metri highlighted the institute's remarkable progress, stating that over the past five years, IIM Nagpur witnessed a 40.82% revenue growth rate and a 453.8% rise in net worth while presenting his report during the 9th Convocation on Sunday."Initially, IIM Nagpur was receiving a Rs 3 crore grant from the central govt while it earned just around Rs 21 crore, making for around Rs 25 crore revenue per year," he told TOI. The MBA programme helped the institute earn Rs 57 crore, while another Rs 5 crore came from the executive MBA for working professionals and Rs 40 crore from executive education. "The rest of the money came from research and consultancy. This is fastest growth among 15 other IIMs started after the year 2000," Metri MBA programme is designed to develop future business leaders equipped to navigate the global business landscape, he said. IIM Nagpur's executive education is transforming professional learning in India with advanced facilities and a dynamic academic environment, he added. The executive education started in 2021. "Today, IIM-N is established as one of the leading management institutes in executive education," he funds will be utilised towards campus development works such as a smart campus, IT infrastructure, faculty salaries, and InFed, apart from Pune campus works. "The govt monetary aid stopped five years ago," he stated that IIM-Nagpur's executive education is ranked 7th among all IIMs and among the top 10 B-schools in India. "IIM-Nagpur is also the fastest-growing among IIMs in terms of CAGR network," he said. Bigger IIMs took five to six years to even start executive education, he said. The appointment of senior faculty members is being held as one of the main reasons for the phenomenal growth. "We reversed the triangle by appointing more professors instead of assistant professors. Senior faculty is ready to contribute from day one. Assistant professors take a long time to learn and deliver," he Report* Financial year 2024-25 was milestone for IIM Nagpur, completing 12 post graduate certificate programmes and launching 17 more* Initiatives expanded its professional network, adding 848 new alumni and supporting 1,102 active learners across sectors* Total executive education alumni are 2,438* IIM Nagpur conducted 41 management development programmes (MDPs) for 1,572 professionals* Eight nurturing future leadership programmes were sponsored by the ministry of education * There were 388 participants, reinforcing academic leadership and institutional excellence* IIM Nagpur strengthened executive education with 17 post-graduate certificate programmes, including the 8th batch of the senior management programme* IIM Nagpur has signed strategic MoUs with top organisations like SAIL, WCL, NLC India, Novo Nordisk, Lupin, YASHADA, and the National Institute of Fire and Safety Engineering* In the NIRF Ranking 2024, IIM Nagpur rose to 31st nationwide and 16th among all IIMs
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nagpur's Junaid Qureshi Fulfils Family's IIM Dream with Grit and Grace
Nagpur: A city boy has woven a remarkable story of resilience, ambition, and triumph, earning a coveted MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur. Junaid Qureshi 's journey—marked by personal loss and relentless determination—stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and the strength of family path to IIM was anything but conventional. Having lost his father at the age of 11, Junaid leaned on the unwavering support of his mother, now a homemaker, and his elder brother, an administrative assistant in Pune. Their sacrifices fuelled his determination to fulfill the family's dream of an IIM degree. "Their constant support played a huge role in where I stand today," he said with completing his 10th grade, he pursued a diploma followed by a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from YCCE, Nagpur. He then worked for a year as a trainee analyst before setting his sights on the Common Admission Test (CAT). Balancing a full-time job with intense study sessions—10 pm to 2 am on weekdays and entire weekends devoted to preparation—his discipline paid off when he secured admission to IIM Nagpur .Reflecting on his journey, Junaid credits IIM Nagpur's rigorous environment for building the resilience and discipline necessary for a successful corporate career. From late-night study marathons to navigating the academic intensity of the initial terms, every challenge helped shape him into a focused and driven professional. "It helped me evolve not only as a business professional but also as an individual," he Junaid steps into the future, he carries with him not just an MBA but a legacy of hard work, hope, and unwavering commitment. For this boy from Nagpur, the degree is more than just a milestone—it's a promise kept to his family and himself.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
46% of IIM Nagpur MBA grads are women, highest salary hits Rs 69.57 lakh
Women are leading the way at IIM Nagpur! In the 2023-25 regular MBA batch, 46% of the students are women -- 120 out of 267. That's a noticeable jump from last year's 43%, and the highest gender ratio yet at the director, Bhimaraya Metri, called it a result of IIM Nagpur's push for inclusive and equal opportunities in management year's final placement season turned out strong. The highest package offered was a hefty Rs 69.57 lakh per annum, while the average stood at Rs 18.07 summer internships, the highest stipend reached Rs 2.7 lakh, with the average being just under Rs 90,000.89 NEW RECRUITERS, GLOBAL OFFERS IN THE MIXCompanies like Microsoft, Amazon, BNP Paribas, Adani, Deloitte, and Accenture recruited from the campus. It wasn't just repeat hirers. A total of 89 new recruiters joined the final placement drive, and 98 came in for summer students bagged international roles, and three landed record-breaking salary packages. IIM Nagpur also celebrated its 10th anniversary with full placement success, marking the moment with a packed 9th MBA PROGRAMMES GROW TOOApart from the 267 regular MBA graduates, 62 students completed the Executive MBA programme -- 35 from the Pune campus and 27 from Nagpur. The institute now plans a collaboration with Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), as shared by guest of honour Puneet Chhatwal at the convocation.(With PTI inputs) advertisement
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIM-Nagpur Placements: 100% placement for 2023-25 MBA batch, ₹69.57 LPA highest salary, 46% graduates are women
Women students of IIM-Nagpur comprised 46 per cent of the total 267 MBA graduates from the 2023-25 batch, marking a three per cent increase compared to the previous batch. In the 2022-24 cohort, nearly 43 per cent of regular MBA graduates were women, according to officials from the Indian Institute of Management-Nagpur (IIM-N). The institute recorded 100 per cent placements for the current batch, with leading companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, BNP Paribas, and Vedanta participating in recruitment. Notably, three students received record-breaking offers, and four secured international placements. The highest salary offers stood at ₹69.57 LPA for final placements and ₹2.70 lakh for summer internships, while the average packages were ₹18.07 LPA and ₹89,856, respectively. Among the 267 regular MBA graduates of the 2023-25 batch, 120 were women (46 per cent) and 147 were men (54 per cent), said IIM-N Director Bhimaraya Metri. "This gender balance reflects the institute's ongoing efforts to foster an equitable and inclusive learning environment in management education," Metri stated at the 9th convocation ceremony held on campus. A total of 329 MBA students completed their programs, including 267 enrolled in the regular MBA course, 35 in the Executive MBA program at the Pune Campus, and 27 in the Executive MBA program at the Nagpur Campus. Metri highlighted that IIM Nagpur has achieved 100 per cent placements in its decennial year, attributing this milestone to the efforts of the Career Development Services (CDS) team and the Student Placement Committee. "This year, 89 new recruiters joined for final placements and 98 for summer internships, underscoring growing industry trust and positioning IIM Nagpur as a hub of opportunity," he added. The placement season saw top firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, Adani, BNP Paribas, Vedanta, Aditya Birla Capital, Lupin, Tata Power, Axis Bank, Accenture, BNY Mellon, Cognizant, and Deloitte recruit students, reinforcing IIM Nagpur's growing industry relevance. CP Gurnani, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIM Nagpur, emphasised the institute's journey as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. "It is a decade of growth, innovation, and academic excellence," he said and also announced plans for significant infrastructure expansion to accommodate the institute's growing academic and institutional requirements. Additionally, IIM Nagpur is set to collaborate with the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) in the near future. The convocation's chief guest, Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of IHCL, encouraged students to lead with purpose. "If you follow purpose, success is just a consequence. Everything else falls into place. Practising without vision or purpose is not sustainable. Now is your time to lead, set new benchmarks, and cultivate a growth mindset that will help you thrive," he added. In total, 62 students were awarded Executive MBA certificates at the convocation ceremony.
