IMT Ghaziabad Admits 40% Students with Work-Experience for PGDM Batch 2024-2026; Female representation up at 36%, highest in recent history of IMT Ghaziabad

IMT Ghaziabad, one of India’s premier AACSB-accredited management school, has selected a diverse set of students for its new Batch of 2024-26. IMT Ghaziabad commences its two-year full-time PGDM program for the batch 2024-26 and the FPM program for the batch 2024 on 19th June 2024 and 20th June 2024. One of the highlights of this new batch is a significant increase in women candidates. IMT Ghaziabad has also successfully attracted students from 27 states across India.

IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Batch 2024-2026 - Key Highlights
Here are the highlights of IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Batch 2024-2026:

• Gender Diversity: The current batch boasts a female representation of 36%, the highest in the recent records of IMT Ghaziabad. Over the past four years, the percentage of female students has more than doubled, rising from 16% to 36%, the highest proportion recorded at IMT Ghaziabad in recent years. This upward trend reflects the institute's dedicated efforts to create an equitable and supportive academic environment for all students.
• Geographical Distribution: 84% of the students come from outside the state, highlighting the growing geographical diversity at IMT Ghaziabad. This trend reflects the institute's increasing appeal to students from various regions. IMT Ghaziabad has students from 27 states across India, representing diverse regional backgrounds and cultural traditions.
• Work Experience: 40% of the individuals with more than 12 months of work experience are in the current batch, bringing valuable industry knowledge and expertise to the group. The remaining 60% are fresh graduates, contributing a fresh perspective and new ideas.
• IMT Ghaziabad DCP program - This year, IMT Ghaziabad's batch features a strong cohort participating in the PGDM – Dual Country Program (DCP), with over 28% of students enrolled in this program from the entire batch.

Orientation Program Hosts Ad Industry Veteran & Senior Alumni
The formal inaugural and orientation ceremony commenced with a welcome from Dr. Vishal Talwar, Director of IMT Ghaziabad. The orientation ceremony was graced by distinguished guests. Mr. Rohit Ohri, global partner at FCB and a transformative leader with roles at JWT and Dentsu Group India, attended as the Guest of Honour. Additionally, the ceremony featured distinguished alumni such as Ms. Nidhi Sethi, Director of Strategy & Transformation at NatWest Group, and Ms. Aditi Mishra, CEO at Lodestar UM and an alumna of IMT Ghaziabad. They shared motivational words to inspire and encourage incoming students, offering insights from their successful professional journeys. Their presence was indeed enlightening for the students.

Welcoming the incoming batch of 2024-26 PGDM students, Dr. Vishal Talwar, Director of IMT Ghaziabad, said, “Welcome to IMT Ghaziabad where your transformation journey begins!" He added, "We are proud to highlight that 36% of our current batch is comprised of female students, marking the highest female representation in our recent history. Additionally, 40% of our students bring prior work experience, contributing to a rich tapestry of perspectives and insights that will enhance the learning experience for all.”

IMT Ghaziabad holds MILAAP 2024, a 3-day Pre-orientation Event
IMT Ghaziabad conducted MILAAP 2024, a three-day pre-orientation event, to warmly welcome incoming PGDM students to our esteemed institution. MILAAP is an annual event designed to help new students familiarise themselves with the campus, their peers, and the faculty. This year’s event offered a variety of activities to engage and educate the students. The event schedule included the following key activities:

1. Experiential Learning Lab: Students participated in team-building exercises and sports activities, fostering collaboration, leadership, and bonding.
2. Mindfulness Workshop: This session introduced students to the importance of self-care, stress management, and mindfulness practices for a balanced and fulfilling life.
3. Corporate Grooming & Etiquette Workshop: A workshop on professional etiquette, grooming, and effective communication skills was conducted to prepare students for the corporate world.
4. Alumni Panel Discussion: Esteemed alumni from IMT Ghaziabad shared their experiences and insights, inspiring incoming students to excel in their academic and professional endeavours.
5. Industry Panel Discussion: Renowned functional heads from various organisations discussed industry trends, career prospects, and the skills required for success in today’s competitive job market.
6. Cultural Extravaganza: MILAAP also featured a cultural event, live band, and comedy show, adding a festive and entertaining aspect to the program.

Established in 1980, IMT Ghaziabad is one of India’s premier AACSB-accredited management school with a distinct focus on grooming leadership through Innovation, Execution, and Social Responsibility. IMT Ghaziabad has been consistently ranked among the top management institutes in the country for its leadership, faculty, research, student selection process, curriculum, pedagogy, industry interface, internationalism, placements, and infrastructure.

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