IIM Bangalore celebrate 51th Convocation, 785 students get degree

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) hosted its 51st Convocation on 27th March 2026. A total of 785 students from various programmes graduated, this evening. Degrees were awarded to the students of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme and the MBA programmes - the Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA) and Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP). Students of the Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) received the Master of Management Studies (Public Policy) degree. One PhD scholar received the award for excellence in research, while gold medals were awarded for Best All Round Performance, First Rank and Second Rank. Apply to any top 250 B Schools from one window. Shortlist, save. CLICK "Congratulations to the Class of 2026 at the 51st Convocation of IIM Bangalore. As you enter a rapidly evolving business environment, remember that lasting success is built through consistent choices, not just moments of acceleration. The real test of leadership lies in balancing short-term performance with long-term value creation. It is possible to have it all, but not always at the same time - prioritization and resilience act as the key. I wish you the wisdom to play the long game and create meaningful, enduring impact", said Chief Guest Ms Vibha Padalkar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Life, during her special address at IIM Bangalore's Convocation ceremony, this evening. FT Global MBA Ranking 2026 Out : ISB Tops in India Once Again https://campusutra.com/iim-calcutta-mba-placement-2026-100-placements-highest-package-touches-%e2%82%b91-45-cpa/ Ms Padalkar explained the graduating students that life should go beyond the fast pace of the sprint to make way for a more resilient and enduring marathon. She explained that institutions and careers are not built in sprints but through a process of evolution of a long distance race, with doses of energy, ambition, confidence and courage, and that leadership was about integrating multiple lenses. She also emphasized on the importance of precision meeting persuasion, trust built over years and slowing down to accelerate, to have sustainable careers. Ms Padalkar also shared that three key decisions proved to be the turning points in her own life - choosing finance as her career, returning to India to build a life in the financial capital Mumbai, and choosing the life partner that she did. Ms Vibha Padalkar advised the students that the ability to anticipate, discipline to pause and wisdom to choose deliberately, will stand them in good stead in the long run. "IIMB has honed your decision making skills. So, as you enter a new phase of your lives, remember that you need to run fast when it matters, slow down when it counts and stay in the long race." Mapping India’s ‘Pricey’ MBA Destinations - Top 10 Private B Schools based on Fees https://campusutra.com/iim-lucknow-celebrates-40th-convocation-awarded-897-degree/ Indian Institute of Management Bangalore hosted its 51st Convocation on 27th March 2026. A total of 785 students from various programmes graduated, this evening. Degrees were awarded to the students of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme and the MBA programmes - the Post Graduate Programme in Enterprise Management (PGPEM), Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP), Post Graduate Programme in Business Analytics (PGPBA) and Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP). Students of the Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy and Management (PGPPM) received the Master of Management Studies (Public Policy) degree. One PhD scholar received the award for excellence in research, while gold medals were awarded for Best All Round Performance, First Rank and Second Rank. All about IIM Admission 2026. MBA Placements & SIP The students graduated from the prestigious institution this year in the presence of the Chief Guest, Board Members, Director-in-charge, Deans, faculty, alumni and staff of the Institute, alongside proud smiles and loud cheers from their families. Source: the Tribune. IIM Kozhikode tops in India & ranked 3rd Globally https://campusutra.com/isb-ranked-40th-in-financial-times-executive-mba-ranking-2024/