Gender Diversity: How IMT Ghaziabad is Attracting Bright Women Candidates, and Producing Superior Placement Outcomes; Average Salary for Female Candidates Beats Males
IMT Ghaziabad has recently undertaken a strategic initiative to encourage the enrollment of more women candidates. The outcomes of this initiative extend beyond mere gender diversity statistics. As this MBAUniverse.com article reveals, the Average Salary for Female Candidates is higher at Rs 18.10 LPA than for male candidates! The placements for batch 2024 are currently in process and data is based on interim report.
Established in 1980, the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad (IMTG) is India’s premier AACSB-accredited management school with a distinct focus on grooming leadership through Innovation, Execution and Social Responsibility. 2023-24 has been a landmark year for IMT Ghaziabad. IMTG debuted in the Top 100 FT Masters in Management Ranking 2023, ranked at # 92 in the World. IMT Ghaziabad also made its debut in the QS World Business Master’s Ranking 2024 with a global rank of 151+ Band in Master’s in Management, 101+ Band in Master’s in Marketing, and 151+ Band in Master’s in Finance.
IMT Ghaziabad has recently undertaken a strategic initiative to actively encourage the enrollment of more women candidates in its full-time PGDM programs. The outcomes of this initiative extend beyond mere gender diversity statistics. As this MBAUniverse.com article reveals, IMT Ghaziabad has improved one of the most important outcomes – the Final Placements – by improving its gender diversity ratio. Let’s learn more about the what, why, how, and early results of this IMT initiative.
IMT’s Women on Campus Initiative
Internally recognized as the 'Women on Campus' Initiative, IMT Ghaziabad has recently implemented numerous measures to enhance its gender balance. The initiative has yielded positive results, with approximately 30 per cent of the current batch representing women. Though this figure is lower than many IIMs, it signifies a commendable progression from previous records. A few years ago, male students dominated the batch with 80 per cent representation, whereas female students accounted for 20 per cent.
So, how did IMT Ghaziabad foster a better gender diversity on its campus? IMT leadership decided to take several steps to improve the gender ratio.
Scholarship for All Women Candidates
Arguably, the most significant stride towards enhancing gender diversity at IMT Ghaziabad was a financial initiative. In a bold and proactive move, IMT Ghaziabad introduced the ‘Smt. Leela Nath Scholarship,’ providing a substantial 25 per cent reduction in academic fees for all women candidates joining the IMT Ghaziabad campus. Furthermore, women enrolling at the IMT Nagpur and IMT Hyderabad campuses also extend a noteworthy 20 per cent scholarship, underlining the institution's commitment to fostering a more inclusive academic environment.
IMT Ghaziabad emphasizes that these scholarships are exclusively extended to deserving women candidates who meet stringent merit criteria, ensuring that there is no compromise in maintaining the high quality of the student cohort. This strategic approach underscores the institution's commitment to balancing gender diversity without compromising academic excellence.
Campus Safety and Security Initiatives
Acknowledging that Delhi NCR might not have the most favorable perception among women candidates and their parents in other parts of India, IMT Ghaziabad has implemented robust measures to enhance campus security. The institution enforces a mandatory on-campus residential accommodation for women admitted, ensuring a secure environment. With dedicated women security personnel across campus, alongside biometric systems for round-the-clock attendance tracking and comprehensive security camera coverage, IMT Ghaziabad prioritizes the safety and well-being of its female students.
As part of the 'Women on Campus' initiative, IMT Ghaziabad has also undertaken some other measures.
The institute has enlisted support from its accomplished women alumni to bolster this campaign. Notable IMT Women Alumni like Mamta Sakia, Chief Operating Officer of Bharti Foundation; Divya Khemani Wadhera, Director-Strategic Growth and Partnership at Microsoft; and Aditi Anand, Head of Marketing at L’Oréal Professional, are highlighted as successful women alumni, acting as inspiring role models for the next generation. This collaborative effort encourages and empowers women in their academic and professional journeys at IMT Ghaziabad.
IMT Ghaziabad Gender Diversity Move Pays Off; Average Salary for Female Candidates beats Male Candidates
The positive impact of initiatives such as these may take several years to manifest fully, but the early indicators of success are promising. The concerted efforts to enhance gender diversity at IMT Ghaziabad have yielded encouraging results, with the proportion of women in the batch rising from approximately 20% to the current 30%.
Notably, the benefits of these initiatives have extended beyond demographics. IMT Ghaziabad reports that women candidates outperform their male counterparts in the job market, contributing to an overall boost in salary data for the Placement 2024 season.
While the average salary during Placements 2024 of Male Students at IMT Ghaziabad stood at Rs 17.14 lakhs per annum, the average salary for Women Students was higher at Rs 18.10 lakhs per annum as per the interim report of placements. The highest package for IMT Ghaziabad batch 2024 is INR 62.86 Lakhs per annum. This unexpected yet welcome outcome underscores the efficacy of IMT Ghaziabad's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. Here it must be noted that the placements for batch 2024 are currently in process. The information provided above is based on the interim report.
Calling Women Aspirants
When asked for a message for women aspirants from all parts of India, IMT Ghaziabad warmly welcomes them. “We shall ensure safety and equal opportunity for all women candidates across India. Come and explore yourselves at IMT,” says an IMT Ghaziabad spokesperson.
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