Kochi, Aug 04, 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) today welcomed the second cohort of its pioneering four-year Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) (Honours with Research) programme, reaffirming its commitment to shaping future-ready leaders through inclusive, interdisciplinary and globally benchmarked management education. The inaugural ceremony of the new batch was held at the Institute’s Urban Learning Centre at Lulu Twin Towers, Kalamassery, Kochi, with renowned marketer, bestselling author and former Brand Custodian at Tata Sons, Mr. Harish Bhat, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode.
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Continuing the Institute’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion, the second BMS cohort has 
registered 120 students, including 71 women (59%) and 49 men (41%), making it another gender-diverse batch of the youngest entrants to IIM Kozhikode. The cohort represents 18 States and Union Territories, reflecting the programme’s growing national appeal. Maharashtra accounts for the largest representation with 19 students, followed by Telangana (18), Kerala (12), Tamil Nadu (11) and Madhya Pradesh (11).
The academic profile of the incoming class is equally diverse, with 56% of students coming from Commerce, 39% from Science, and the remaining from Arts and other streams, underscoring the programme’s multidisciplinary character.
Addressing the students, Mr. Harish Bhat, Former Brand Custodian at Tata Sons and bestselling author, encouraged the young cohort to embrace lifelong learning and purposeful leadership. “India is emerging as one of the world’s most important engines of growth, and the coming decades will belong to those who remain curious, resilient and willing to learn continuously. Enjoy the journey of learning, do not fear failure, because every setback carries a lesson that success alone cannot teach. Pursue excellence rather than immediate success, and you will discover opportunities to create meaningful impact—not only for yourselves, but for society and the nation.”
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Welcoming the incoming cohort, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode, said, “The first BMS batch made history by becoming pioneers. The second batch now has the opportunity to create culture—a culture of excellence, curiosity and responsible leadership. IIM Kozhikode has consistently demonstrated that diversity strengthens learning, whether in our postgraduate, doctoral or executive programmes. With 59 percent women in this cohort, we continue to lead by example as we extend that legacy to undergraduate education. The BMS programme is a game-changer—not only for IIM Kozhikode but for Indian higher education—because it introduces management thinking to young minds at the right stage of their intellectual journey, empowering them with interdisciplinary perspectives and preparing leaders who are globally competent while remaining deeply rooted in societal values.”
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Introduced as the first-ever full-time undergraduate programme offered by any of India’s Top Three IIMs, the Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours with Research) represents a significant milestone in Indian management education. Delivered from IIM Kozhikode’s newly inaugurated Urban Learning Centre in Kochi, the programme blends rigorous management education with interdisciplinary learning, preparing students to become responsible, globally minded and innovation-driven leaders.
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Designed in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP), the four-year, eight-semester programme offers a Major in Management along with stackable Minors in areas including Economics and Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Finance and Big Data, Liberal Studies and other emerging disciplines. Students will also benefit from international exchange opportunities, research projects, industry internships and career support through IIM Kozhikode’s Corporate Access Readiness and Engagement (CARE) initiative.
About Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode: The fifth IIM to be established by Govt. of India in 1996, IIMK started its academic journey in 1997 with its flagship Postgraduate Program (PGP). The Institute is on a high growth trajectory today, offering widest range of academic programs in the field of management education. These include Doctoral Programme in Management (PhD), Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programs. IIMK set up a Satellite campus at Infopark, Kochi, in 2012 dedicated to Executive Education. IIMK has also the unique distinction of launching a PhD (Practice Track) programme for working professionals besides bringing in new dynamic courses like one-year Post Graduate programme in Business Leadership (2019) MBA in Finance and MBA in Liberal Studies & Management (2020). IIM Kozhikode also launched a one-of-its kind 4-year full-time undergraduate programme – Bachelor of Management studies in 2025. The institute is also home
to IIMK LIVE a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme, the Indian Business Museum and seven other Centres of Excellences encompassing diverse areas. IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2025:Management. The institute also made its global debut for its flagship MBA and EMBA programme in the 2020/21QS World University Rankings. In 2023, IIM Kozhikode also broke into Top-100 in Financial Times Ranking for Masters in Management (MBA) and gained 9 spots in 2024 to reach global #68. The Institute also attained global rank #70 in the FT Open Enrolment Programme for 2024. The Institute is globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK). Submitted by Mr. Vikas Panicker
