Kozhikode, April 17, 2025: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) inaugurated the sixth batch of its flagship one-year full-time residential MBA, the Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (PGP-BL), at its campus here. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Ms. Japneet Kaur Sachdeva, Partner at Deloitte India and a distinguished alumna of IIM Kozhikode (PGP Batch of 2008), as the Chief Guest. The event was presided over by Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode, and attended by faculty, staff, and members of the incoming cohort.
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Delivering her keynote address, Ms. Japneet Kaur Sachdeva said, “IIM Kozhikode is truly creating the leaders of tomorrow. As you embark on this transformative journey, never limit yourselves — explore fearlessly, fail purposefully, and grow through every challenge. Remember, failures are not endpoints but stepping stones to success. Build character, embrace the power of reflection, and lead with authenticity. That is what will define your leadership in the years to come.”
Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, in his welcome address, emphasized the deeper purpose of the programme. “At IIM Kozhikode, we believe that leadership is not just taught, but awakened. As we welcome the sixth batch of the PGP in Business Leadership, we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing responsible, inclusive, and globally-minded leaders who will carry forward the mission of Globalizing Indian Thought as a lived ideal. In just a few years since its inception, the PGP-BL programme has earned prestigious global recognition in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings and the QS Global MBA Rankings — a testament to its academic rigour, innovative design, and industry relevance. The programme’s global footprint and growing corporate appreciation reflect our vision of creating transformative leaders for a rapidly changing world.
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The sixth cohort comprises 63 students drawn from 19 states and union territories, representing a wide array of industry backgrounds including services (19%), IT (15%), BFSI, and consulting (10%). With an average work experience of 5.7 years, the batch is characterised by both depth and diversity. Notably, 25% of the cohort comprises female professionals, underlining the Institute’s ongoing commitment to gender diversity and empowering women in leadership roles. Over half the class falls within the 25–28 age group, highlighting the programme’s appeal to ambitious, mid-career professionals seeking a high-impact leadership education.
The PGP-BL, since its inception in 2019, has rapidly emerged as one of India’s most sought-after one-year MBA programmes, combining academic excellence with real-world relevance and global exposure
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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 2013 dedicated to Executive Education in addition to the Executive Education Post Graduate Programme (EPGP-L) it has been successfully running for the past two decades from the main campus. 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). The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme, the Indian Business Museum and other Centres of Excellences encompassing diverse areas. IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2024: Management. A feat it has achieved successively for past two year. The institute also made its global debut for its flagship MBA and EMBA programme in the 2020/21 QS World University Rankings at 101+. 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) and is on track for a triple crown accreditation. Submitted by Mr. Vikas Panicker
