IIM Ahmedabad begins with PGPX programme for Class of 2024; 148 students enrolled

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad welcomed 148 students to the Class of 2024 of its Post graduate programme in management for Executives (MBA PGPX). IIM Ahmedabad director Bharat Bhasker welcomed the new batch, alongside whom, faculty members Pradyumna Khokhle and chairperson Viswanath Pingali were present.

On the occasion, Director Bhasker, while addressing the students, said: "PGPX is a programme which will enrich you professionally, as well as guide your thought processes beyond classroom learning. At IIM Ahmedabad, we strive to develop responsible and sensitive business leaders who place the society at the core of their decision making.

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A combination of world-class curriculum, taught by a great faculty pool, learning current best practices and a collaborative learning environment makes PGPX one of the most sought after management courses in the world. I am confident that with your PGPX experience, you will emerge as the new age leaders that the world needs today".

Following this, chairperson of the institute, Viswanath Pingali said: "The quality and profile of the IIMA PGPX students is comparable with the top business schools across the world. A selection process that considers academic rigour, leadership potential and diversity combined with scholarships to encourage the meritorious and deserving professionals allow us to get the best of students year on year. As the chairperson, I am extremely confident that the Class of 2024 of IIMA PGPX will make a mark for themselves, just like their predecessors".

A statement from the institute informed that the PGPX batch has also witnessed a decent strength of the female students, who come with work experience ranging from 6.5 years to 8.5 years.