Awards Degrees to 552 Graduates and Reinforces its Vision of Building Future Business Leaders
Team News Riveting
Raipur, April 4
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur on Saturday successfully celebrated its 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony at the campus.
The ceremony conferred degrees to the graduating cohort of 552 students from the MBA, Executive MBA, FPM, and EFPM programmes. In the convocation ceremony, 314 students from the regular MBA programmes received their degrees, including 278 students from the PGP 2024–26 batch and 36 students from the PGP 2023–25 International Student Exchange batch. In addition, 230 students from the Executive MBA programmes graduated, comprising 200 students from Executive MBA Batch 4 and 30 students from Executive MBA HRM Batch 1.
Further strengthening the Institute’s research ecosystem, 8 doctoral scholars were also awarded degrees, including 6 scholars from the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) and 2 scholars from the Executive Fellow Programme in Management (EFPM). Over the past year, IIM Raipur has continued to strengthen its position through academic excellence, global partnerships, research, entrepreneurship, executive education, and campus development.
Motivating the graduating batch with his words of wisdom, Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India and Chief Guest at the event, said, “You are graduating at a defining moment in India’s journey. India today stands at the intersection of demographic energy, technological capability, and growing global engagement. Across sectors, from digital innovation to manufacturing, from finance to entrepreneurship, Indian professionals are playing increasingly significant roles on the global stage. Opportunity also brings responsibility. As professionals and future leaders, you will help shape not just companies and industries, but also how India engages with the world.”
He further added, “Be adaptable in a changing world, be principled in your choices, and remain curious throughout your journey. If you do that, you will not only build successful careers but also contribute meaningfully to the progress of our society and our country.”
Addressing the graduating batch, Puneet Dalmia, Chairperson, Board of Governors, IIM Raipur, said, “Class of 2026, you graduate at a defining moment in history. We are living in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, climate transitions, digital disruption, geopolitical shifts, and rapidly changing consumer behaviour. In such a world, knowledge is important, but adaptability is critical.
Strategy matters, but speed matters more. Ambition is necessary, but integrity is non-negotiable.” He further advised students, “Remain lifelong learners, lead with integrity, and create impact beyond yourself. You will not be judged by the title or salary you earn, but by the difference you create in the lives of others.”
Narrating the Institute’s achievements and future vision, Professor Sanjeev Prashar, Director-in- Charge, IIM Raipur, said, “At IIM Raipur, we are guided by the philosophy of ‘Sva-Karma Niratah Siddhim’ — through one’s role-actions, one attains perfection. This principle reminds us that true success is achieved not merely through ambition, but through disciplined effort, integrity in action, and commitment to purpose.”
He further added, “As you step into the next phase of your journey, remember that IIM Raipur is not merely shaping managers — it is building business owners. Carry this legacy forward with confidence, integrity, and a steadfast determination to create a meaningful impact in the world.”
This year marked several significant milestones for the Institute. IIM Raipur launched two new MBA programmes — MBA in Public Policy, developed in collaboration with the Government of Chhattisgarh, and MBA in Energy Management, designed for professionals from HPCL. The Institute also hosted the 1st International Case Conference (ICC 2026) on Contemporary Business Practices in Emerging Markets in January 2026. In addition, IIM Raipur organised a two-day workshop as part of its strategic roadmap towards AACSB International accreditation, reinforcing its commitment to global academic quality and institutional excellence.
IIM Raipur continued to witness strong recruiter participation during the placement season. A total of 167 recruiters participated in the final placement process, including 45 new recruiters. Major recruiters included Amazon, Wells Fargo, IBM, Vedanta, Telstra, Jindal Steel, Jindal Stainless, Mphasis, Morgan Stanley, FedEx, Bharat Petroleum, SBI Capital Markets, KPMG, Swiggy, and Yes Bank.
The highest compensation offered stood at ₹42.66 lakh per annum, while the average and median compensation stood at ₹20.93 lakh per annum and ₹20.40 lakh per annum respectively. Campus Development and Financial Growth IIM Raipur achieved another major milestone with the planned expansion of its Phase II campus infrastructure.
The Institute secured a ₹250 crore commitment towards Phase II development, which includes four hostel blocks with 712 rooms, a new academic block, an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,500 people, a dining block, and bus parking facilities.
