The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) held its 60th Convocation ceremony at the famous Louis Kahn Plaza. At the event, Professor Bharat Bhasker, the director of the institute, shared that they will open their first international campus in Dubai. The first course there will start in September 2025, making IIM Ahmedabad the first IIM to do this.
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The Chief Guest for the event was Dr. S Somanath, a distinguished professor and former Chairman of ISRO. 
Other important guests included Mr. Pankaj Patel, Chairperson of the Board of Governors, and Pro. Dr. Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIMA. Faculty members, board members, and students were also present at the event.
The convocation procession was led by Professor Diptesh Ghosh, Dean (Programmes), along with Professor Sandip Chakrabarti, Chairperson of the Doctoral Programme in Management. They were followed by other programme heads, faculty members, and students. The event began with Mr. Patel officially declaring the convocation open.
In a landmark moment for Indian management education, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) held its 60th Convocation ceremony at the historic Louis Kahn Plaza and announced a bold new chapter — the institute’s first international campus in Dubai, set to begin operations in September 2025. This makes IIM Ahmedabad the first Indian Institute of Management to expand globally.
The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Dr. S Somanath, former ISRO Chairman and Chief Guest for the occasion, Mr. Pankaj Patel, Chairperson of the Board of Governors; and Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIMA.
Convocation Ceremony: A Celebration of Excellence
A total of 630 students received degrees, representing diverse management programmes:
- 22 PhD scholars (Doctoral Programme in Management)
- 405 MBA-PGP students (Post Graduate Programme)
- 45 MBA-FABM students (Food and Agribusiness Management)
- 158 MBA-PGPX students (Post Graduate Programme for Executives)
The convocation procession was led by Professor Diptesh Ghosh, Dean (Programmes), and Professor Sandip Chakrabarti, Chairperson of the Doctoral Programme, followed by programme heads, faculty, and students. Families and alumni added to the celebratory atmosphere.
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Five students were awarded gold medals for their outstanding academic performance:
- Abhi Bansal, Ishaan Jain, and Aanchal Chadha from MBA-PGP
- Yogesh Kumar R from MBA-FABM
- Aashruth Rangarajan from MBA-PGPX
Leadership Messages: Vision, Integrity, and Innovation
Dr. Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIMA, shared key achievements of the institute over the past year. He also spoke about the creation of the ‘Madan Mohanka Centre of Excellence in Case Method of Learning,’ supported by IIMA alumnus Mr. Madan Mohanka.
Professor Bhasker encouraged the graduates to lead with integrity and always strive for excellence. He reminded them that their degree is just the beginning and that challenges will come, but they must innovate and make a meaningful impact. The event was made even more special by the presence of some alumni from the first batch of IIMA, who graduated in 1966.
