Big B's Granddaughter Navya gets admission to IIM Ahmedabad; Know all about BPGP eligibility, Fees

Enrolling in the prestigious Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP) MBA at IIM Ahmedabad, Navya will spend the next two years honing her managerial skills alongside a distinguished cohort of peers and faculty. Know all about IIM-A BPGP eligibility criteria, fees, etc. 

Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Bollywood Veteran, a Mega Superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, has begun an exciting new chapter as she joins the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad. Enrolling in the prestigious Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP) MBA, Navya will spend the next two years honing her managerial skills alongside a distinguished cohort of peers and faculty.

Taking to Instagram, Navya expressed her enthusiasm and gratitude for the opportunity. She shared several pictures from the IIM campus, including snaps of her in a black suit, the verdant surroundings, and new friends. In a heartfelt post, she declared, "Dreams do come true !!!!!! The next 2 years... with the best people & faculty! Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP) Class of 2026."

Celebrating Success and Support

Navya also took a moment to celebrate her achievement by sharing a picture of herself cutting a cake on Instagram Stories, acknowledging her teacher Prasad for his crucial role in helping her crack the CAT/IAT admission examinations.

About Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP)

The BPGP MBA at IIM Ahmedabad is a unique, blended course designed for professionals and entrepreneurs who wish to balance work with advanced education. The programme is delivered through live online sessions complemented by on-campus modules, allowing for flexible learning. Over the next two years, students will engage in a primarily online format, with key on-campus interactions to enrich their experience.

Course Details and Eligibility

The BPGP is a two-year course tailored for individuals with at least three years of full-time work experience. Applicants must be a minimum of 24 years old and hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Admission can be based on scores from an Online IIMA Admission Test (IAT), a valid CAT score from the past five years, or a GMAT/GRE score. Final selection involves a personal interview

BPGP Fees

The total fee for the BPGP MBA is INR 20 lakh (INR 20,00,000), not including travel and accommodation costs for on-campus modules. Applicants are also required to pay a non-refundable application fee of INR 2,000 if using CAT/GMAT/GRE scores or INR 3,000 for those applying with IAT scores.

Navya's Entrepreneurial Spirit

Despite coming from a renowned acting family, Navya has established her own identity in the business world. She founded Project Naveli in 2021 to combat gender inequality and has previously led Aara Health as CEO. She is also the co-founder of the Nimaya Foundation and remains an influential voice in women’s empowerment through her podcast, "What The Hell Navya," featuring prominent family members Shweta and Jaya Bachchan.

Navya’s pursuit of an MBA at IIM Ahmedabad marks a significant milestone in her ongoing journey of personal and professional growth.