**Summary of IIM Nagpur Inauguration of 12th MBA and 6th PhD Batches**
On July 15, 2026, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur inaugurated its 12th MBA Batch (2026–28) and 6th PhD Batch (2026–30). The new academic session is characterized by a significant shift in student demographics, with women constituting the majority in both programs.
**Batch Demographics and Metrics**
* **MBA Programme (Batch 2026–28):** The flagship program admitted a total of 341 students.
* **Gender Diversity:** 177 women (52%) and 164 men (48%).
* **Academic Background:** Students from non-engineering backgrounds outnumber those with engineering degrees.
* **Professional Profile:** The average age of the cohort is 23 years, and approximately 40% of the students possess prior work experience.
* **PhD Programme (Batch 2026–30):** The program welcomed seven new scholars, six of whom are women.
**Geographic Representation**
The incoming students represent 23 states across India. While Maharashtra contributed the highest number of students, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Delhi, the batches also include representation from North-Eastern states such as Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.
**Institutional Leadership**
Dr. Bhimaraya Metri, Director of IIM Nagpur, addressed the students, emphasizing the importance of developing knowledge, values, and leadership qualities to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
**Contact and Press Information**
* **Release ID:** 2284718
* **Credits:** Shubham Gudadhe / Dinesh Yadav
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Key Entities Referenced
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur: The primary educational institution that inaugurated its 12th MBA and 6th PhD batches, achieving significant gender and academic diversity.
Ministry of Education: The central government ministry under whose purview the Indian Institute of Management operates and the press release was issued.
Dr. Bhimaraya Metri: The Director of IIM Nagpur who presided over the inauguration and addressed the incoming students on leadership and global economy requirements.
Nagpur, Maharashtra: The central location of the institute and the state contributing the highest number of students to the new academic cohorts.
Ministry of Education
IIM Nagpur Inaugurates 12th MBA and 6th PhD
Batches; Women Form Majority in New Cohorts
प्रव तथ: 15 JUL 2026 12:18PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur, July 15, 2026
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur inaugurated its 12th MBA Batch
(2026–28) and 6th PhD Batch (2026–30), welcoming a diverse group of students from
across the country. The new academic session reflects the growing diversity and
changing landscape of management education in India, with women constituting the
majority in both programmes.
The flagship MBA programme has admitted 341 students, including 177 women (52
per cent) and 164 men (48 per cent). In the PhD programme, six of the seven newly
admitted scholars are women. Students from non-engineering backgrounds
outnumber engineers in the MBA batch, indicating an increasing preference for
multidisciplinary talent in management education.The incoming students represent 23 states, with Maharashtra contributing the highest
number, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Delhi. Students
from North-Eastern states, including Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, have
also joined the institute. The average age of the MBA cohort is 23 years, while nearly
40 per cent of the students bring prior work experience.
Speaking on this occassion Dr. Bhimaraya Metri, Director, IIM Nagpur, encouraged
students to develop the knowledge, values and leadership qualities needed to thrive
in a rapidly evolving global economy.
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