IIM Raipur’s MBA 2025–27 Batch, with 14.5% from IITs, NITs, and Top Institutes, Embarks on Leadership Journey

Diverse cohort representing 21 states and 3 union territories with 14.5% students from elite institutions like IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs, and IIMs and a balanced academic mix with 55.5% engineers, 44.5% from commerce, science, humanities, law, and more. 

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has launched its MBA Batch 2025–27 with an engaging Inauguration and Orientation Program. Welcoming 353 students from 21 states and 3 union territories, the diverse cohort—comprising 14.5% from premier institutes like IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs, and IIMs—blends academic excellence and industry experience, setting the stage for a dynamic two-year journey focused on leadership, innovation, and inclusive growth. 

Diverse cohort representing 21 states and 3 union territories with 14.5% students from elite institutions like IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs, and IIMs and a balanced academic mix with 55.5% engineers, 44.5% from commerce, science, humanities, law, and more. 

This year’s batch reflects IIM Raipur’s ongoing commitment to diversity and multidimensional learning, with 55.5% of students from engineering backgrounds and 44.5% from a variety of non-engineering fields including commerce, science, humanities, law, healthcare, and management. The balanced academic composition of this year’s batch brings together analytical precision and contextual depth, fostering a learning environment that encourages multidimensional thinking and informed decision-making.

Prof. Ram Kumar Kakani, Director, IIM Raipur, expressed his views, by stating “Classroom diversity drives decision-making depth. At IIM Raipur, we don’t just teach management, we create a space where analytical thinking and human insight coexist. This year’s cohort reflects a conscious shift toward interdisciplinary learning, with students bringing expertise from engineering, commerce, sciences, and the liberal arts. Such academic diversity is not incidental; it is intentional. It enhances classroom engagement, fosters collaborative problem-solving, and prepares our students to navigate the complexities of today’s interconnected world. As they begin this journey, we are committed to equipping them not just with technical competence, but with ethical clarity, strategic foresight, and a strong sense of purpose.”

On average, students come with around 23 months of work experience across diverse sectors including IT, engineering, BFSI, retail, and healthcare. This dynamic blend of academic strength, industry exposure, and geographic diversity fosters a collaborative learning environment that prepares students to lead with integrity and agility in a rapidly evolving global business landscape.