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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
New IIM director takes charge, focuses on 5 ‘i's
1 2 Kolkata: Alok Kumar Rai, who assumed the role of a full-time director at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, on Wednesday, emphasised on the five 'I's—integration, inclusion, innovation, internationalisation and Indianness—for the premier B-school's journey ahead. IIM Calcutta had been without a full-time director for two years. Rai, who was the vice-chancellor of the University of Lucknow before this, was welcomed by students, faculty members and non-teaching staff at an event, held at the auditorium of the Joka institute. "We should focus on the holistic development of IIM Calcutta, keeping students at its epicentre. It is a well-accomplished institute, but we have to evolve to suit the current requirements. We should emphasise on the five 'I's—integration, inclusion, innovation, internationalisation, and Indianness—for the road ahead for IIM Calcutta," said Rai. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The new director stressed inclusion in decision-making. "I ensure that in almost all committees, all stakeholders, especially students, should be part of decision-making, as ultimately, everything we are doing is for them," Rai said. "Innovation is the key, or else we will perish." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo According to Rai, internationalisation and globalisation of the institute were of utmost importance. "Indianness also plays a crucial role in management education. We should take pride in Indianness and our knowledge as Indian wisdom is deep-rooted." The announcement of Rai's appointment as the director was made in July. "The board warmly extends its full support to Dr Rai as he undertakes the responsibility of furthering the institute's mission, deepening our engagement with industry, aligning ourselves with national development goals and widening our footprint in society," said Shrikrishna Kulkarni, chairperson, IIM Calcutta board of governors.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Alok Kumar Rai takes charge as IIM Calcutta director
Indian Institute of Management--Calcutta has appointed Alok Kumar Rai as its new director. Rai was earlier the vice-chancellor of the University of Lucknow . 'On behalf of the board of governors of IIM Calcutta and the entire IIM Calcutta community, it is my privilege to welcome Alok Kumar Rai as our next director," Shrikrishna Kulkarni, chairperson, IIM Calcutta board of governors, said. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category PGDM MCA Finance Product Management Data Analytics Project Management healthcare others Others Artificial Intelligence Public Policy Degree Management Data Science Technology Digital Marketing Leadership Cybersecurity Data Science MBA CXO Design Thinking Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details "He comes to IIM Calcutta with a strong commitment to academic and research excellence, infrastructure development and good governance," Kulkarni said. IIM Calcutta was founded in 1961 as an institute offering management education and research. "As Indian academia strives for greater global impact in a world where the advent of AI is causing paradigm shifts, we look forward to Rai's leadership in guiding the institute through its next phase of growth," said Kulkarni. Rai takes over from professor Saibal Chattopadhyay, who earlier served as the director-in-charge during the transition period. Live Events "IIM Calcutta welcomed Alok Kumar Rai as the director of IIM Calcutta today," stated the institute release. The release said Rai emphasises upon five "I"s--integration, innovation, inclusion, internationalisation and Indianness--as the road ahead for IIM Calcutta.
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
CAT 2025: Know fee details, number of test cities, and official website to apply when registrations open on August 1
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is all set to commence the registrations for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025 from Friday, August 1, 2025. Eligible and interested candidates will be able to apply on the official website when the registration link is activated. CAT 2025: Registrations for Common Admission Test 2025 will begin from August 1, 2025, Check details on exam fee, number of test cities, and where to apply. (HT file) Before the registration begins, it is important for applicants to know about a few important details. In this article, we will list out details such as where to apply, number of exam venues, and fee, for the convenience of those candidates who are willing to apply. Official website to apply As per the official CAT 2025 advertisement released by IIM Kozhikode, candidates must only apply on Furthermore, the detailed notification of CAT 2025 will be available only on the official website. CAT 2025 fee The fee to apply for CAT 2025 is as follows: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories need to pay ₹ 1300. Candidates belonging to all other categories will have to pay ₹ 2600. It is to be noted here that candidates will need to pay the registration fees only once, irrespective of the number of institutes they are applying for. Furthermore, fee once paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances, IIM Kozhikode stated. Number of exam cities The Common Admission Test will be conducted in test centres spread across around 170 test cities. Candidates will be allowed the to select any five test cities in order of their preference. However, candidates should note here that the list of cities may be subject to changes based on the discretion of the CAT authorities. Worth mentioning here, the last date to apply for CAT 2025 is September 13, 2025 up to 5 PM. The CAT Admit Card 2025 is scheduled to be released on November 5, 2025, and the exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025. The results will be declared tentatively by first week of January 2026. Also read: CAT 2025: Know fee details, number of test cities & where to apply on August 1 CAT 2025: How to apply Candidates can apply for CAT 2025 by following the steps given below: Visit the official website at On the home page, click on the link to register for CAT 2025. Enter the details to register yourself, and submit. Log in to your account. Fill in the application form, pay the application fee, and submit. Download the confirmation page and keep a printout of the same for future reference. For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website of CAT 2025.
Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Dr Alok Kumar Rai takes charge as IIM Calcutta Director
Dr Alok Kumar Rai on Wednesday officially took over as the new Director of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta on Wednesday, becoming the fourth person to hold the post in the last three years. The appointment was announced by Shrikrishna Kulkarni, Chairperson of the IIM Calcutta Board of Governors. 'On behalf of the Board of Governors of IIM Calcutta and the entire IIM Calcutta community, it is my privilege to welcome Dr Alok Kumar Rai as our next Director,' Kulkarni said. 'As the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lucknow, he comes to IIM Calcutta with a strong commitment to academic and research excellence, infrastructure development and good governance.' Dr Rai began his academic career as a professor at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). During his tenure as Vice-Chancellor, Lucknow University had become the first institution in the state of Uttar Pradesh to receive an A++ grade accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In this position, he succeeds Professor Saibal Chattopadhyay, who had been the acting director-in-charge since January 2024. The statement said, 'The Institute looks forward to his leadership in steering IIM Calcutta through its next phase of growth, especially in an era of global transformation and AI-driven change.' The appointment of Rai marks a return to full-time leadership at the premier business school after months of interim arrangements. The institute's first woman director, Anju Seth, resigned in March 2021, three years into her five-year term. Her successor, Uttam Kumar Sarkar, stepped down in August 2023 after a little over two years. In November 2023, Professor Sahadeb Sarkar was appointed director-in-charge but exited in January 2024. Since then, Professor Saibal Chattopadhyay had been serving as the acting director while the process to appoint a regular director was underway.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- Indian Express
CAT 2025: IIM-Kozhikode asks MBA aspirants to use official website, warns against fraudulent portals
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode will be conducting the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025. Prof PN Ram Kumar of IIM Kozhikode is the Convener for CAT 2025. The official website of CAT 2025 is CAT 2025 will be conducted in approximately 170 cities on November 30 in three sessions. The duration of the test will be 120 minutes. While the registration for CAT 2025 will begin on August 1 (10 am), the CAT application window will close on September 13 (5 pm). The convener of CAT 2025 has advised MBA aspirants to complete their registration well in advance to ensure a smooth and hassle-free process. Candidates will be allowed to edit their application form after the registration window closes. Aspirants are also reminded that all information provided on the official CAT website is subject to change based on directives from the Central and State governments, as well as the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). Therefore, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the official CAT website regularly for the latest updates. The convenor of CAT 2025 has urged MBA aspirants to use only the official website — — for all application-related activities. This is the sole authorised portal for the exam and has been consistently publicised across official channels, including leading national newspapers, the CAT convenor said. Aspirants are advised to carefully verify the website URL before entering any information and to avoid unsecured or suspicious platforms that may attempt to collect personal data or payments. In case of any fraudulent websites or suspicious activity, candidates are encouraged to report the matter immediately to the CAT help desk at cat2025_helpdesk@ The convenor emphasised that such vigilance is essential to ensure the security and integrity of the CAT process. For this year, the CAT 2025 registration fee has been set at Rs 1,300 for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, while all other applicants will need to pay Rs 2,600.
