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 places like IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs, and IIMs and a balanced mix with 55.5% engineers, 44.5% from commerce, science, humanities, law, and more.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur has launched its MBA Batch 2025–27 welcoming 353 students from 21 states and 3 union territories.Diverse cohort, comprising 14.5% from institutes like IITs, NITs, IISERs, IIITs and IIMs. 

More than 55 percent students are from engineering backgrounds and 44.5 percent are from non-engineering fields including commerce, science, humanities, law, healthcare and management.

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.