Indian Institute of Management Jammu’s 07 & 08 Convocation: A testament to leadership, learning & academic excellence

JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu hosted its 7th and 8th Annual Convocation on April 6th, 2025, at the “Rangmanch” Amphitheatre, in its Jagti Campus. Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, National Stock Exchange (NSE), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and delivered the convocation address. Padmashri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, delivered the welcome address, while Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, presented the Director’s Report, highlighting the key achievements of the Institute.

The day’s program commenced with a campus tour, followed planting of a sapling by Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan. Group photographs were taken to capture special moments. The academic procession moved towards Rangmanch, where Dr. MilindKamble, formally declared the convocation open. The convocation began with lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Chief Guest and other dignitaries, followed by a soulful rendition of Saraswati Vandana by Shri Suraj Singh Ji. The dignitaries were felicitated with bouquets and mementoes as a token of appreciation.

A total of 772 students received their degrees at the convocation. This includes 499 students from the MBA program, 114 students from MBA Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management (MBA HA&HM), 99 students from the Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), 3 students from the Ph.D. program, and 46 students from the Executive MBA (EMBA) and 11 Students from the Executive MBA in Corporate Affairs and Management program.

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, National Stock Exchange congratulated the graduating students, their families, and IIM Jammu's leadership and faculty. He highlighted the institute's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and its role in nation-building in the unique context of Jammu and Kashmir. He encouraged graduates to leverage both traditional and modern knowledge to solve India's challenges, emphasizing the need for well-qualified professionals. He acknowledged the current global uncertainties but pointed to India's stability and rising global stature, which will benefit the graduates in their careers.

Addressing the graduates' potential anxieties, he shared guiding principles for success: be grateful, responsible, continuously curious, hungry for knowledge, courageous, sincere, humble, ethicaland kind. He also advised them to be patient yet passionate, consistently add value, remain open to new opportunities and maintain optimism. He stressed the importance of serving family, society, and the nation, urging them to be agents of change and contribute to India's progress. He advised them to enjoy the journey, persevere, adapt to changing realitiesand seize the immense opportunities presented by India's growth over the next 50 years.His address served as a reminder that integrity, gratitude, and continuous learning are the cornerstones of responsible leadership.He concluded by wishing them success as they transition from students to alumni and lead India towards a prosperous future.

Padmashri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu welcomed Shri Ashish Kumar Chauhan and other dignitaries to the Joint 7th and 8th Convocation of IIM Jammu. He hailed Shri Chauhan as a key architect of India’s modern financial markets, instrumental in transforming NSE into a global leader in trading and innovation. His inspiring leadership aligns with India’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy and serves as a model for aspiring managers at IIM Jammu. Reflecting on India’s doubling from $ 2.1 trillion in 2015 to $4.3 trillion in 2025- an unprecedented 105% GDP growth, he emphasized the role of strong financial systems and technology in driving Viksit Bharat—a self-reliant, resilient, and globally influential India. He appreciated the implementation of NEP 2020, aligning with IIM Jammu’s multidisciplinary and innovation-driven approach. He highlighted the inauguration of IIM Jammu’s state-of-the-art campus by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2024 as a milestone that fosters entrepreneurship and leadership.

Applauding the institute’s achievements, he mentioned the prestigious five-year BGA International Accreditation and acknowledged IIM Jammu’s contribution for Jammu & Kashmir and the nation through various capacity building initiatives and national conferences. He mentioned about the Centres of Excellence in innovation, governance, and entrepreneurship, and commended Ânandam: The Center for Happiness for nurturing emotional intelligence and ethical leadership. Congratulating the graduates, he encouraged them to serve as proud ambassadors of IIM Jammu, committed to building a self-reliant and globally recognized India.

Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, presented the Director’s Report and delivered an inspiring address tracing the Institute’s remarkable journey since its inception in 2016. He extended a warm welcome to Chief Guest Shri Ashish Kumar Chauhan, and acknowledged Padmashri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, BoG, board members, faculty, staff, media, and guests. He highlighted IIM Jammu’s rapid growth, academic diversification, and key milestones, notably the inauguration of its permanent Jagti Campus by the Hon’ble Prime Minister in 2024. He celebrated the achievements of medal winners and shared the Institute’s consistent placement success, with leading recruiters offering attractive compensation packages.

He emphasized the Institute’s robust research ecosystem, global collaborations, and recent recognition—awarded BGA Accreditation for five years. He noted IIM Jammu’s 42nd position in NIRF 2024 among Management Institutes, 18th among IIMs, and 22nd in IIRF 2025.He commended the faculty and student accomplishments and highlighted the Institute’s expanding footprint in Jammu and Kashmir through entrepreneurship and startup training programs. He highlighted that the Centre for Innovation and

Transformation in Governance (CITaG) at IIM Jammu plays a key role in fostering PPPs, building capacity, advancing e-governance, and promoting data-driven decisions to boost institutional efficiency and drive sustainable economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir. Through these initiatives, CITaG aims to enhance institutional efficiency, accelerate sustainable growth, and contribute to strengthening the national and global economy. Addressing the graduating batch, he urged them to lead with integrity, compassion, and excellence, contributing to Viksit Bharat @2047. He concluded with a verse from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, inspiring graduates to move from darkness to light.

The proceedings continued with the awarding of degrees by the Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu, followed by Oath Taking Ceremony by the Director, IIM Jammu. Shri Ashish Kumar Chauhan, MD & CEO, National Stock Exchange released the Convocation Souvenir in the presence of Padmashri Dr. Milind Kamble, Chairman, BoG, IIM Jammu and Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu

Outstanding students from all programs were awarded medals for their academic excellence. The Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal for the MBA (2022-24) batch was awarded to Mr. Satyan Singh for achieving the highest CGPA. Mr. Shahabaj Rajmohmmad Shaikh received the Director, IIM Jammu Silver Medal, and Mr. Mushahid Fayaz was conferred the Chairperson MBA, IIM Jammu Bronze Medal. In the subsequent MBA (2023-25) batch, Mr. Mohd Salman was awarded with the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal, Mr. Rishab Kumar Bharadwaj received the Director, IIM Jammu Silver Medal, and Mr. Abhilash Dwivedi was awarded the Chairperson MBA, IIM Jammu Bronze Medal. For the MBA (HA&HM) program, Mr. Prabhakaran R (2022-24 batch) and Mr. Puneet Shukla (2023-25 batch) were both presented with the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal. In the EMBA program,

Mr. Lalit Kumar received the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal for the 2022-24 batch, and Ms. Manisha Srivastava was awarded the same distinction for the 2023-25 batch. From the Integrated Program in Management (IPM), Ms. Ojal Mijar (2021-24 batch) was conferred the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal, Ms. Diya Gupta received the Director, IIM Jammu Silver Medal, and Ms. Mehak was awarded with the Chairperson IPM, IIM Jammu Bronze Medal. Similarly, in the IPM (2022-25) batch, Ms. Vidushi Mittal received the Chairperson BOG, IIM Jammu Gold Medal, Ms. Vanshika was awarded the Director, IIM Jammu Silver Medal, and Ms. Ananya Seth secured the Chairperson IPM, IIM Jammu Bronze Medal. These accolades recognize the hard work and academic excellence of the students at IIM Jammu.The ceremony concluded with the Chairman, BoG, IIM Jammu, declaring the Convocation closed. This was followed by the National Anthem, the return of the Convocation procession, and a formal dinner.

Present on the occasion were Shri Lalit Kumar Naik, Member, BOG, IIM Jammu; Dr. Suresh T Salunke, Member, BOG, IIM Jammu, Dr. VijaySinh S Gambhire, Member, BOG, IIM Jammu, Smt. Vandana Bhatnagar, Member, BOG, IIM Jammu,Shri Indraneel Chitale, Member, BOG, Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean Academics,  Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Chairperson, MBA, IIM Jammu, Dr. Harsha Jariwala, Chairperson, MBA HA & HM, IIM Jammu Dr. Ashish Kumar, Chairperson, IPM, IIM Jammu, Dr. Mamta Tripathi, Chairperson, EMBA, IIM Jammu along with other dignitaries, faculty, officers and staff of IIM Jammu.

The host for the evening was Dr. Anuja Akhouri, Assistant Professor, IIM Jammu. IIM Jammu was awarded the prestigious Business Graduates Association (BGA) Accreditation for five years on March 28th, 2025, setting new benchmarks in global management education and strengthening its position among top business schools worldwide. The Institute holds the 22nd position in the IIRF Rankings 2025 and has established 21 international partnerships. The Institute's alumni network is rapidly expanding, currently comprising 1035 members. Notably, IIM Jammu has played a significant role in fostering entrepreneurship in the region, having trained over 500 entrepreneurs and incubated 18 startups in Jammu and 20 startups in Srinagar since 2022.

IIM Jammu achieved remarkable placement outcomes for the 7th MBA batch (2022-24), with all 244 students placed across key domains such as BFSI, Consulting, Strategy, Marketing, Operations, HR, IT, and Analytics. The process saw participation from 154 companies, including 56 new recruiters. Top recruiters included Accenture, Aditya Birla Capital, Axis Bank, BNY Mellon, Cognizant, Diageo, HCL Tech, ICICI, Infosys, Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, Thomson Reuters, Vedanta, and Wipro. The 8th MBA batch (2023-25), comprising 253 students, is witnessing strong placement traction, with 20 leading new recruiters such as American Express, BNP Paribas, Frost & Sullivan, Gartner, Grant Thornton, IBM, Nestle, Jasper Collins, KIA India, Maruti Suzuki, SBI Capital Markets, and Xiaomi. Additionally, the 9th MBA batch (2024-26) secured 100% internship placements for all 290 students, reaffirming the institute's growing reputation and the trust by the corporate sector. The placement success is a testament to IIM Jammu’s growing reputation as one of the fastest-growing B-schools in India

As part of its commitment to academic excellence, IIM Jammu offers diverse programs, including MBA, MBA (Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management) in collaboration with IIT Jammu and AIIMS Jammu, a Dual Degree Programme with IIT Jammu (B.Tech +MBA), Integrated Programme in Management (IPM), Ph.D. Programme, and Executive MBA.IIM Jammu continues its journey of excellence, celebrating the success of its graduates and reaffirming its commitment to shaping visionary leaders who drive global impact and societal transformation.