In his welcome address, Professor P C Biswal, Director, IMI Bhubaneswar, encouraged students to approach the PGDM experience not just as a gateway to placements but as an opportunity for personal transformation.
The International Management Institute (IMI) Bhubaneswar has officially welcomed the PGDM Batch of 2025–27 with a dynamic and purpose-driven two-week Orientation Programme. Designed to go beyond academics, the programme focuses on developing leadership with conscience, academic excellence, and a strong industry interface.
Orientation Kicks Off with Focus on Holistic Learning and Responsible Leadership
In his welcome address, Professor P C Biswal, Director, IMI Bhubaneswar, encouraged students to approach the PGDM experience not just as a gateway to placements but as an opportunity for personal transformation.
“Maintain academic discipline, nurture your mental and physical well-being, and make time for extracurricular activities. Be compassionate individuals who contribute meaningfully to society,” he said, reinforcing IMI Bhubaneswar’s commitment to responsible management education.
Chief Guest Suraj Malik Urges Students to Build Purpose-Driven Careers
The Orientation Ceremony was graced by Suraj Malik, Founder and CEO of Legacy Growth, as the Chief Guest. Drawing from his entrepreneurial journey, he advised students to cultivate clarity and confidence in their approach to management.
“Focus on smart work and build your decision-making ability. Approach management with clarity, confidence, and involvement,” he said, stressing the value of purposeful leadership in today’s fast-paced business world.
Two-Week Orientation to Include Industry Talks, Wellness Sessions, and Social Impact Activities
The Orientation Programme spans two weeks and is structured to ensure that students are not only career-ready but also life-ready. Key highlights include:
- Industry expert sessions offering real-world insights
- Social leadership workshops to nurture empathy and ethics
- Wellness activities, including yoga and mindfulness sessions
- Value-based engagement sessions to instill core leadership values
This unique approach reflects IMI Bhubaneswar’s mission to develop socially conscious, well-rounded professionals.
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To apply to IMI Bhubaneswar ensure if you satisfy eligibility criteria. You should have bachelor's degree with minimum 60% aggregate. You also need to have scores of CAT, XAT, GMAT, and CMAT. Fill out application form, pay fee and submit. Then you will be called for group discussions, personal interviews, or written tests. When you clear these rounds you will get admission offers.
For Indian students candidates are required to clear either CAT or XAT exams else they can also present their GMAT scores. After examination results are out, an online application process must be done by submitting their CAT / XAT / GMAT scores to IMI Bhubaneswar. The institute will also prepare shortlist of candidates on basis of education background, work experience and other details filled in the application form. The remaining candidates will call for next step of admission process.
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To apply for PGDM programme at IMI Bhubaneswar students have two options. They can apply online or offline. To apply online, they need to go to official website, click on Apply and register with basic details. Fill out application form, upload needed documents, pay application fee of INR 1000 + 18% GST and submit application form. Students are advised to keep printed copy. For offline download application form from website. Fill out the form and send it to email ID given by the institute or it can be sent directly to admission committee along with payment of application fee.