IIM Calcutta begins online MBA course amidst lockdown

NEW DELHI- Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta has begun the online MBA programme of one year. According to IIM-C Director,Professor Anju Seth, the programme began on April 20.

About the Batch of 2020 and the course

Prof Seth stated that there are 68 students who have been admitted to the MBA programme which is being held in online mode and they are from 20 industrial sectors.

Speaking about the course, Dr Seth stated that they have taken all possible steps to ensure that they are able to develop and deliver the course without any problem. At the same time steps have been taken to also ensure that there is no compromise on the learning of the students.

Review of the situation post lockdown

Seth also reiterated that after the lockdown they will take stock of the situation and also adhere to the guidelines which have been given by the central and the state government and accordingly resume the classes in the campus and will also keep the safety of the students in mind.

About COVID 19

Due to widespread coronavirus, the Indian government took the initiative to impose lockdown across the country so as to break the cycle of the virus. A number of institutions had closed and the admission process was postponed. Some of the institutes are trying to adhere to the deadlines and minimise the loss by going online.