The sixth batch of the Doctoral Program (Working Professionals) and the fifth batch of the Post-Graduate Programme for Working Executives were inaugurated in IIM Shillong with the commencement ceremony held here today.
IIM Shillong Director, Prof DP Goyal welcomed the new batches and emphasised on the institute’s commitment to synchronous, integrated learning and the philosophy of small, focused batches for personalized attention and leadership development.
He encouraged effective time management, balancing professional, academic, and personal responsibilities and also stressed on continuous learning and adaptation, urging participants to leverage their professional experiences to enhance their academic journey.
The PhD WP batch comprises 15 participants of postgraduate degree holders, including LLM, M. Tech, MBA, MIM, PGDHHM, and PGDM. With professional experience the participants are from prestigious organisations such as the Aditya Birla Group, Bharat Electronics Ltd, and SBI Capital Markets Ltd, representing nine different states, including Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Meghalaya.
The PGPWE batch also consists of 15 participants holding undergraduate degrees in B. Tech, B.E., BSc, and BBA from various sectors, including automobile, consulting, manufacturing, and IT, and are employed by companies like Accenture, ITC Limited, Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, and ONGC. This year’s PGPWE batch represents 10 different states and countries, including Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam, with a notable participant from Mexico, reflecting the program’s growing international appeal and diverse cohort.
The commencement ceremony concluded with a note of gratitude from the participants, who expressed their eagerness to embark on this transformative journey.