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The delegation comprised Dr. Fabien Chareix, Attaché for University and Scientific Cooperation; Ms. Rajni Bachwani, Deputy Attaché for University and Scientific Cooperation; Ms. Chloe Lambert, Project Manager, University and Scientific Cooperation; and Ms. Nidhi Chopra, Manager, Campus France Chandigarh. The delegation was received by Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research; Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics; Dr. Pranjal Pachpore, Chairperson, International Relations; and Dr. Kavita Yadav, Co-Chairperson, International Relations.
The visit began with a guided tour of the IIM Jammu campus, during which the delegation was introduced to the Institute’s academic infrastructure, technology-enabled learning spaces, research facilities, and student-centric campus environment. The delegates appreciated IIM Jammu’s growth trajectory, modern facilities, and focus on academic excellence.
This was followed by a detailed discussion with Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, the Deans, and Chairpersons of various academic programmes and institutional activities. The interaction provided an opportunity to deliberate on future areas of international engagement and cooperation.
A detailed presentation on IIM Jammu highlighted the Institute’s academic achievements, research initiatives, internationalisation efforts, student diversity, industry engagement, and strategic vision. The discussions focused on building partnerships with French Higher Education Institutions, promoting student and faculty exchange programmes, facilitating short-term academic mobility, exploring collaborative research opportunities, and identifying prospective French institutions for sustained academic cooperation.
Welcoming the delegation, Prof. B. S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, stated that the Institute is committed to nurturing globally competent and socially responsible leaders through meaningful international engagement and strategic academic partnerships. He emphasized that collaborations with leading global institutions can serve as powerful enablers of academic excellence, research innovation, and cross-cultural learning.
Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Faculty and Research, highlighted the importance of international collaborations in advancing academic excellence, fostering research innovation, and facilitating meaningful knowledge exchange. He noted that stronger partnerships with institutions in France would create valuable opportunities for collaborative research, faculty mobility, and cross-cultural learning.
Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu, emphasised the role of international exposure in shaping globally competent graduates. He observed that engagement with reputed French institutions would allow students to benefit from diverse learning environments, global best practices, and multicultural experiences, thereby enriching their academic and professional development.
The French delegation commended IIM Jammu’s academic accomplishments, global outlook, and forward-looking vision. They expressed interest in exploring collaborative initiatives that could enhance academic engagement and mobility between Indian and French higher education institutions. The interaction also served as a platform to discuss emerging trends in higher education, international student engagement, research collaboration, and the growing significance of global partnerships in management education.
The visit concluded on a positive note, with both sides expressing a shared commitment to advancing educational cooperation and building sustainable partnerships that promote academic excellence, innovation, cultural exchange, and global learning opportunities.
As IIM Jammu continues to expand its international footprint, such engagements reaffirm the commitment to creating transformative global opportunities for its students, faculty, and academic community. The visit was coordinated by the International Relations Office, IIM Jammu.