IIM Lucknow: Urgent Appeal for Job Assistance as 72 Graduates Remain Unplaced

The Whatsapp message emphasizes the importance of alumni leveraging their unique connections and networks to help place the 2024 batchmates

In a surprising turn of events, a circulating WhatsApp message has revealed a plea from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, seeking urgent job assistance for 72 candidates from the 2011 batch who are currently without employment. The prestigious institute, known for its stellar reputation and 100% placement record, has reached out to its alumni in a bid to address the concerning situation.

The WhatsApp message, confirmed by an alumnus from the 2011 batch currently residing in the USA, states: "Dear Batch of 2011, we are writing to address the current situation regarding unplaced students from our batch. Currently, 72 talented individuals are seeking employment opportunities. We are reaching out to our alumni of the 2011 Batch for assistance. Your support is crucial in maintaining the legacy of IIM Lucknow's 100% placement record."

The message emphasizes the importance of alumni leveraging their unique connections and networks to help place the 2024 batchmates. It reads: "If you are aware of any job opportunities or have connections within your professional network that align with the skill sets of our 2024 batchmates, please consider referring them or informing us about potential openings."

Shiksha reached out to one of the alumni from the 2011 batch in the USA who confirmed the authenticity of the WhatsApp message. Despite Shiksha's efforts to contact IIM Lucknow for clarification on the matter, no response has been received at the time of filing this report.

IIM Lucknow, recognized as one of the first-generation IIMs and consistently ranked among the top 10 MBA colleges in India, faces an unusual challenge as it grapples with the need to secure employment for a significant number of its recent graduates.

The news has sparked conversations on social media, with many expressing concern about the potential impact on the institute's reputation and the broader implications for the job market. The development raises questions about the current economic climate and the challenges faced by even esteemed educational institutions in ensuring successful placements for their graduates.