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Time of India
a day ago
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- 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.
India Today
3 days ago
- 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
3 days ago
- 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.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
IIMB to offer four-year UG degree programme in Data Science, Economics from August
BENGALURU: The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is set to introduce a full-fledged four-year undergraduate degree programme starting August next year, with majors in Data Science and Economics. The announcement was made by IIMB Director Prof Rishikesha T Krishnan on Monday. The programme will be hosted at the institute's new campus in Jigani, located approximately 27 km from the current main campus on Bannerghatta Road. This is the first time that IIMB is offering a UG programme. IIM Sirmaur in Himachal Pradesh started a UG programme this academic year. The programme will offer a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree and is being launched under the newly established School of Multidisciplinary Studies. Admissions will be based on a national-level entrance examination followed by a personal interview. Mathematics will be a compulsory subject for eligibility. In subsequent years, the institute will also open similar courses in Behavioural Sciences and Sustainability. The inaugural batch will include 40 students per major (80 in total). Initially, the programme will be run from existing infrastructure at the new campus, with classes commencing in August. IIMB plans to start with 15 faculty members, with a roadmap to expand with a student intake of 640 by 2031. The annual tuition fee for the undergraduate programme has been set at Rs 8.5 lakh. However, financial aid up to 20% of the total costs has already been built into the model, Prof Krishnan said, pointing out that IIMB has committed that no eligible and deserving student will be denied admission due to financial constraints. In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) framework, the programme spans four years with an exit option after three years.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore launches 4-year undergraduate programme in economics & data science
Bengaluru: Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIMB) is making its entry into the undergraduate space, offline this time. IIMB will launch a four-year UG programme with majors in economics and data sciences for the academic year 2026-27. The BSc (Hons) programme in economics will have a minor in data science and business. The potential electives include public policy, auction theory, development economics, algorithmic game theory, environmental economics, and health economics, among others. The BSc (Hons) in data science will have minors in economics and business. The electives will include quantitative risk management, supply chain optimisation, big data computing, and combinatorial optimisation. Students must be under 20 (general category) or 22 (reserved category) as of Aug 1, 2025. They will need a compulsory maths component in their class 11 and 12 with a minimum of 60% marks. Entrance will be through a national test to be held in Dec, followed by an interview. The aptitude test will include maths, logical reasoning, English, and general knowledge. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The four-year programme will be in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), with an exit option at the end of three years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3개공식만 따라면 되는 코인재테크 인기. 나스닥터 더 알아보기 Undo In subsequent years, the institute plans to introduce behavioural sciences and sustainability. The residential programme will run out of the new campus of IIMB, near Bannerghatta National Park. Initially, each course will have 40 seats, with plans to scale it up to 640 by 2031. The course fee is Rs 8.5 lakh per annum, with concessions to be given to deserving students. Applications for the inaugural cohorts will open in Sept 2025. Currently, five IIMs are running integrated five-year programmes. IIM Sambalpur in Odisha has a four-year UG programme. "The plan to start a UG programme was mooted a decade ago. Even though it was pitched to the Union govt in 2017, only multidisciplinary institutions were given permission," said Rishikesha T Krishnan, director of IIMB. "But now we feel it is the right time to get into the undergraduate space. There is a shortage of high-quality UG programmes outside engineering, medicine, architecture, etc. With our historic experience of running high-quality academic programmes, we felt it was transferable to the undergrad context. Of course, undergrad students are a little different; we need to understand them better." "This set of programmes will be a combination of two things: We want to give them a good foundation in a basic discipline, while also giving them a flavour of business and management. The main difference here will be that this is a degree offered by a management school. So we'd certainly be looking much more at application — look at business areas where all of these ideas could be effectively applied. We'll also impart a good range of business-related skills which will make people more employable," he explained. The programme will come under the umbrella of a school of multidisciplinary studies.
