The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) has observed a reduction in non-engineering students in its latest Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) batch. For the 2024-26 session, only 39% of the 404 students are from non-engineering backgrounds, a decrease from 42% in 2023. This contrasts with the recent trend where 2023 had the highest non-engineer representation since 2019.

However, female representation has increased. This year, 25% of PGP students and 36% of PGP-FABM students are women. This marks a rise from previous years, highlighting a positive trend in gender diversity.

At the inaugural ceremony, Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIMA, emphasized the role of students as changemakers who will drive India’s growth and encouraged them to build strong, lasting connections within the IIMA community.

Overall, while the diversity in academic backgrounds has fluctuated, the steady increase in female students represents a significant achievement for the institute.